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    The Butcher

    4.0 (166 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    beef patty was small, but flame-grilled
    Tung D.

    The burger was okay. Very limited seating. For the price, the meat patty was a bit small. It was thick but small. They flame grill the meat patty so it was flavorful! A bit on the expensive side compared to burgers in the U.S. I think I got a cheese burger with bacon for almost 15EUR

    The butcher- prime Aberdeen beef, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, gherkins, & the butcher sauce
    Laura W.

    On recommendation from our Air BnB hosts, my husband and I had dinner at The Butcher and were extremely pleased with our meals. This particular location has very limited seating so you may need to wait for a seat. We were, luckily, able to grab two seats right before our food was served. Order at the counter and it will be brought to you. The ingredients are very fresh and everything is made to order. I had the Butcher (prime Aberdeen Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, grilled onions, and butcher sauce. Cooked to a perfect medium, very hefty in size- definitely surpassed burgers I've had stateside. The butcher sauce was comparable to a spicy chipotle mayonnaise sauce. My husband had the Benedict (prime Aberdeen Angus beef, ham, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and Hollandaise sauce), which was also cooked to a perfect medium. Both burgers were juicy and were well-contained in their buns. We split an order of frites, and found it to be plenty for two. Mayonnaise and-gasp-ketchup are both available for use. I was quite impressed with the freshness and quality, as well as the price of our meal. I would definitely return again and would recommend anyone visiting to see out The Butcher for delicious and hearty burgers!

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    Rosa P.

    In Amsterdam, I was trying to find a really good juicy burger. Now being that it's an American dish, I felt like it could go either way. I could find a really good burger, or a really lousy one. Turns out, the butcher is THE burger spot in Amsterdam. I love my meat all juicy and pink and this burger was cooked to perfection. Bite after bite was just too good. I was so hungry and this food was exactly what I needed. I ordered fries and chicken poppers as my sides. Chicken was super juicy and they used white meat! (Personally not a fan of dark chicken) I love that they have an open air kitchen and you can see all the fresh ingredients they're using. The team looked like they knew how to work together which was appreciated because the line started to get long once I was finished with my meal! If you're looking for a bomb juicy burger -- look no further. This place has plenty of space. Smoke a joint, eat a burger, live your best Dutch life!!

    Burger with their special sauce. Added a fried egg and onions
    Christina R.

    We came here our first day in Amsterdam and after a night of traveling their burgers and fries totally hit the spot! We stumbled upon this place on yelp and it wasn't too far so gave it a try. I actually expected it to be more of a sit down full restaurant, but this location is not. I think the full sit down restaurant of the same name/chain is on the north side by the Amsterdam tower. This location is in de Pijp area and is sort of like a mini shake shack - open kitchen, only seating for probably 10-12 people. Despite being disappointed in the atmosphere at first, the food was amazing! My boyfriend and I got different burgers but both were amazing. I got the burger with their special sauce on it and added a fried egg and onions. It was amazing. We also shared their fries and the regular order was huge! They were super hot, crispy on the outside, soft in the inside. Super perfect. Overall, an excellent burger and fries in a very casual setting.

    Veggie burger and fries, very good
    Chantel M.

    We ate a lot of burger in Europe.. Not sure why but it was delicious! Restaurants in Amsterdam close so early, be cautious about that! We were exploring Yelp and found this spot open past 10 PM, we were starving so we walked two miles to get it. The service was great and the food came out hot and fast! I ordered the veggie burger with truffle mayo and fries, it was so good! Delicious fries (really some of the best fries I have ever had were in Amsterdam, every corner there are fries and they are all amazing!) The milkshakes looked and sounded amazing, I love the fun names of all the burgers as well!

    This burger is like sex, except I'm having it
    Ryan N.

    Have you ever had a burger that made you sweat while you ate it? Have you ever had a burger make you moan louder than the sex you're not having? Boy howdy do I have the place for you in Amsterdam! This place quite simply. Rocks. This is hands down, the best burger I've ever had in my life. And I'm from the United States! Truffle Burger is my poison of choice here. Everything is so fresh and delicious, I have to keep wiping the drool off of my mouth as I write this...because I'm thinking about the burger I just finished. There are a couple of locations in Amsterdam, but this is the only one I've ever been to. I promise you, you have never had a burger like this before. Pro tip - hit up a coffee shop before hand to help make you hungry. These are thick burgers and can have some difficulty finishing them without some assistance.

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    It was ok the meat. Could be hotter when it is delivered to table too fries were great

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    Delicious! I had the butcher burger with vegan cheese. The sauce on the burger was so good. Too hungry to take a picture.

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    Cannibale Royale - The L'incroyable (Rib Eye) and Pork Belly and Pickle.

    Cannibale Royale

    4.4(283 reviews)
    1.4 kmCentrum
    €€

    I've been to a few of the other locations, but the Handboogstraat spot just hits different. It's…read moregot that dark, slightly chaotic, "rariteitenkabinet" vibe that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a hidden club rather than a burger joint. We kept it classic this time: * The Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone tender as always. They don't over-sweeten the glaze, which I appreciate. * Le Cannibale Royale: The pulled pork on top of the patty is a heavy hitter, but the sauerkraut actually cuts through the richness perfectly. * The Fries: Still some of the most consistent in the city--thin, salty, and actually hot. Service was busy (it's Handboogstraat, so what do you expect?), but the staff was super chill and kept the craft beers flowing. It's loud, it's moody, and it's exactly what I wanted for a late-night feed. Plus, I've noticed they actually take the time to read and reply to feedback here, which is a rare find for a place this popular. Keep doing what you're doing!

    Do I recommend this place? Heck yes I do! We had ribs, burgers, mac n cheese, fries, veggies, so…read moremuch food and it was all delicious. Staff was friendly and spoke great English. The ambiance had crazy neat decor all over the walls. Whenever I go on vacation I always stalk yelp to find food places to visit, and this place did not disappoint! This is a meat eaters paradise. Don't sleep on the ribs!

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    The exterior Cannibale Royale.

    Burgermeester - Mokum Cheeseburger at Burgermeester

    Burgermeester

    4.4(12 reviews)
    1.2 kmCentrum

    We just happened to see this restaurant while walking back towards our meet-up location during our…read morefree time in Amsterdam. I originally thought it was the German Burgermeister chain which we really liked in Lucerne. We were even more curious when finding out that it's a local burger spot with only 3 locations in Amsterdam. This one is located on Utrechtsestraat in the city center near Rembrandt Square. It appears to be a small space when you first enter. There's a downstairs kitchen with bar seating as well as a booth at the window. Their actual dining area is upstairs. We were greeted immediately and asked to sit anywhere. Our order was taken at the table. It was great service from the get-go! I think our biggest first impression was the cleanliness of the restaurant and bathrooms. You just don't see that level of clean just anywhere. The burgers here are exceptional. They are gourmet-type burgers that are cooked to order. We thought about getting fries with it, but decided not to after seeing the size of these burgers. I could barely eat it all. Our Mokum Cheese Burger was absolutely delicious and very juicy. I loved every topping. I can't name it all, but I know it had some type of aged cheese with a hint of horseradish in the sauce. The pickles were tasty. I wish I could give you every ingredient. All I know for sure is that it's made with Blonde d'Aquitaine beef. They have a cookbook for sale if you're interested. The drinks are varied from gin & tonic to beer, wine, and lemonade. I enjoyed their loose-leaf jasmine mandarin tea served hot. There's a little room upstairs for creative people who like to sketch. I saw some of them decorating the walls. Having a burger in different countries may seem uninspiring for some people. I've found it to be very telling of the local culture and flavor. Especially in restaurants that have a standard of high quality ingredients. This is one that I'd go back to when visiting Amsterdam. The service made it even better.

    Delicious inventive burgers and lovely service. Tried the cheese burger with harissa mayo and…read morepancetta and truffle fries. All were delicious. Little touches like finely shave onions on the burger instead of thick sliced rings made for a better overall burger. Definitely recommend

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    Burgermeester - A view from our bench seating at Burgermeester

    A view from our bench seating at Burgermeester

    Burgermeester - A adult & kid area for drawing & creativity

    A adult & kid area for drawing & creativity

    Burgermeester - Booth seating upstairs

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    Booth seating upstairs

    Cannibale Royale - Burger topped with pulled pork

    Cannibale Royale

    4.5(214 reviews)
    2.2 kmDe Wallen, Centrum
    €€

    I'm a committed carnivore, so a restaurant named Cannibale Royale had me before I even opened the…read moremenu. I found it browsing Yelp, and the name alone told me this was going to be a meat-forward kind of night. Fair warning if you're bringing anyone squeamish about restaurant names: The wife wasn't thrilled about it going in, though the food won her over fast. Getting there was its own small adventure. The place sits down a narrow alley, and our Uber couldn't get us all the way to it, which turned into a bit of a hike. That happened to us more than once in Amsterdam, using the exact address didn't always mean the driver could actually reach the door, so budget a few extra minutes if you're headed here. I normally default to steak, but the menu had a burger topped with pulled pork that promised more meat than a straight cut, and I couldn't pass it up. Delicious. Genuinely one of the best burgers I've had. But the wife's flat iron steak might have stolen the night. Flat iron is one of the most underrated cuts out there, and this kitchen proved it. She was still talking about that steak days after we got home, enough that I ended up buying flat irons from Costco just to chase it. The atmosphere is cool and a little edgy, dim lighting, a lot of character, and yes, some genuinely creepy decor scattered around, including an old doll that stares at you like it's judging your order. It ran loud, but not so loud we couldn't hold a conversation across the table. Service was good, just on European time rather than American time. Getting the check took a while, which threw us off at first, but that's the norm across the EU, not a knock on this place specifically. Pricey, but worth every bit of it. We'd go back without hesitation next time we're in Amsterdam.

    Great spot for dinner!…read more This place is giving dive bar in so many ways, but the food quality is stepped up. It was very warm in the place, so keep that in mind if you're traveling in Amsterdam during a heat dome! We had a couple servers who worked with us nd both were kind and friendly. They didn't quite communicate with each other about our need to split the check a specific way, but it worked out in the end. We enjoyed some cocktails and beer (ranging from 9.50 Euro to 12 Euro), as well as the Pork Belly and Pickles to start off (21.50 Euro for 300 grams). Tasty way to start the meal. The three of us shared our mains and enjoyed what we had. The Favorite Ribs (24.50 Euro) were flavorful; the L'Incroyable 300gr (Ribeye; 34.50 Euro) was good, but our least favorite of what we ordered; the Le Cannibale Royale 170gr (burger) was super tasty. We also enjoyed some frites (4.90 Euro) and some delicious Mac n Cheese (6.50 Euros). Good time and good food!

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    Cannibale Royale - Decor

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    Cannibale Royale - A delicious tomahawk steak A delicious tomahawk steak

    A delicious tomahawk steak A delicious tomahawk steak

    Cannibale Royale - Good selection of beers.

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    Good selection of beers.

    The Butcher - burgers - Updated July 2026

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