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    Café De Klos

    4.4 (481 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ribs
    Tricia K.

    Such a great little spot in Amsterdam. It's cozy and the food is amazing. The BEST ribs! They are so flavorful and fall right off the bone. I didn't even need sauce, they are just that good. The baked potato is basic with butter, but that damn butter is out of this world. It was the best baked potato I have ever had. Service was friendly and we just loved this place.

    The Delicious Normal Order of Classic Ribs(25 Euros & Dry Rubbed).
    Oliver B.

    Cafe De Klos was highly recommended and I understand why it was suggested. Believe the hype. The ribs are legit. I got the normal portion of the ribs and that includes two big ribs(25 Euros)I got the classic ribs with dry rub. The ribs were tender and delicious. The bones came out cleanly. The flavor was on point. The garlic butter for the baked potato was flavorful. I was so much food that I could not finish everything. Definitely eat here if you are on holiday in Amsterdam. You will not regret it.

    Cher Y.

    Nice vibe. Nice host. Quick service. It was more like bar than a cafe. We ordered sirloin, ribs and escargot. The thick cut sirloin from Holstein Friesian had an unique buttery taste. . Perfect medium rare. Juicy, tender and loaded with flavor. Minimum cooking which we absolutely enjoy. The ribs were must from a happy beer-fed pig. Again, minimum cooking yet delivered clean, simple succulent relish.

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    Amy C.

    We came here for dinner after walking around the city. My husband had eaten here before, it's a favorite spot of the Delta air crews. It's a small bar that Serves the most amazing ribs. We sat at the bar and ordered ribs, French onion soup, and a baked potato. It was a very good meal and a fun bar to hang out at.

    Bar area looking back from our window seat.
    Jill M.

    A very cozy, friendly place and amazing ribs! Especially the classic ribs--they absolutely fell off the bone. The smoked ribs were extremely flavorful but were not nearly as tender. Note that the portions are large: "two ribs" actually means two slabs of about 4 ribs each. Highly recommend a visit if you are a meataholic.

    Sade N.

    Wow! This was our first stop in Amsterdam and I am couldn't have been happier. We got seated at the bar as there were no tables available, which was perfectly fine. It is a small bar/restaurant. We were able to put in our orders pretty quickly. My husband and I ordered ribeye plate and the rib plate (2 pieces). All plates come with a salad, 2 sauces, and bread to share. Those ribs were phenomenal! They are made fresh, as well as the steak, and you can actually see them making it. We ordered the steak to be cooked medium and it was perfect. There was so much flavor in the steak and ribs that the sauces weren't needed at all. The salad that came with the meal was O-K in my opinion, a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband enjoyed it. The service was fantastic! Extremely friendly and checked up on us a good amount. I would recommend trying this place! If we're ever in Amsterdam again, we will be back!

    Brittany S.

    It's a wonderful as it was described. Food was phenomenal, atmosphere can't be beat, and the staff made us feel like locals. Highlight of the trip!

    Outdoor seating
    Milo L.

    They were extremely pleasant and did a great job helping us make the order of the various options. While we waited for our choice of outdoor seating they sent us the a bar across the street and when our table was ready they came over to get us. The food was excellent and price accordingly.

    "Normal" size pork ribs
    Christina S.

    We were recommended this restaurant by a work friend. Inside it looks like an unassuming old school pub but once you sit down you will realize just how unique this place is!l. For one thing, they were playing classic hits like Dolly Parton. For another, they are serving up some serious spice rubbed BBQ! Their menu is pretty fun. I got the "Normal" size pork ribs which comes with 2 pieces but honestly was big enough to feed two people. Other sizes were "A lot" and I think "More". They also have menus on their shirts in case you have trouble finding a menu. Those pork ribs were fall off the bone tender! They're up there with the top ribs I've ever had, coming from someone who has eaten bbq all over the US. The ribs had so much flavor that they didn't even need sauce, but the sauces were on point too and the salad was refreshing. What really made this a five star experience for me was the owner Kim. He is hilarious! We enjoyed our time eating delicious food and hearing stories from him with a joke or two thrown in (sometimes at our expense) Besides the owner, the other workers were very nice too. There was some good back and forth going between the bar and the kitchen. This is the kind of place that you go to and immediately feel welcomed like a regular. Highly recommend it, if not for the food, then for the top tier banter.

    Cozy decor
    Christine B.

    When in Amsterdam head to - a barbecue place? Hey, my husband had heard this place was great, and he wasn't wrong. He couldn't get in last time, so we were on a mission. As luck would have it, a table opened up for us. Be prepared to wait though, as they don't take reservations and this place is small. Thanks to Yelp, we'd read that the smoked pork ribs run a bit salty so we ordered three of the classic pork ribs for the two of us. They come with a small salad and bread, and it was a feast! We added a baked potato with garlic butter which ended up being overkill. The ribs are plenty filling on their own. The meat is divine - no sauce, just fall of the bone tender and succulent. They give you some side sauces that I found completely unnecessary and kind of hard to describe. They were more like salad dressing and didn't add much to the ribs. The meat was perfect without any help. The salad was also very nondescript, but the bread was good. All in all, an unexpectedly great find in Amsterdam.

    Pork ribs... 3 "pieces" with salad and sauces
    Doug B.

    I tried to come to this place several years ago when I was In Amsterdam and there was no room during the night that I had available. The post-pandemic lockdown Yelp reviews are still solid so, this one was on the short list of places to hit during our recent stay. I'm glad we made the trip. We didn't call ahead, but since we were sort of nearby, we decided to try and lucked out: two tables had just been vacated. My wife and I shared a "3 pieces" portion of the classic pork ribs and a baked potato. This was plenty of food for us, with each "piece" consisting of about 4 bones -- a typical measure in the US where we live for odd units of measurement ;) The ribs were fantastic. There was a bit of crust on them, they were lightly spiced and perfectly cooked: fall off the bone tender and juicy. Granted, "perfect" ribs means a lot of different things depending on where you live. I really enjoyed them. The sauces are interesting... basically something like Russian dressing (pink) and an aioli (yellow)... I guess this has caused some consternation among other Americans visiting a "barbecue" place, but I liked them. Frankly, the meat stood on its own, which is the point for me anyway. Keep in mind that there are no notes of hickory or mesquite, or even oak or pecan here, but I encourage you to keep an open mind, roll with it, and embrace the porkiness. Our waiter was friendly and helpful in choosing portion sizes and recommended a darker beer for me (seasonal, brewed by their brewery, I believe) that was phenomenal. (De Gawaeghde Bock) The salad reminded me a bit of coleslaw from the US, but without the mayonnaise and cabbage (ok, so, what's left?)... it was nice but hardly the star of the show. The accompanying bread was tender in the middle and crunchy on the outside. We were greeted, seated and served in a reasonable time and I enjoyed everything. I recommend and would go back for sure.

    Great ribs, generous portions, decent price.

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    Awesome smoked and classic pork ribs. Dark and cozy atmosphere with a fun and attentive staff.

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    Just popped in for a quick coffee and cake . Some much to choose from ---- coffee was excellent, attentive service welcoming atmosphere.

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    9 months ago

    Tasty ribs two ways! Old world charm dark wood and tables. Tight space but comfortable. Large bar and friendly staff!

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    2 years ago

    Phenomenal service and great food. Best spare ribs I've ever had! Recommend the lamb shoulder also which is a huge portion

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    Great service. Friendly, fun, and attentive staff. Good food. We are at the bar, which allowed us to chat with the bartender and owner.

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    7 months ago

    As a local I love this place! Everything is lekker and the servers have a great sense of humor

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    Consistently great food and service. The ribs keep me coming back. PSA: the "normal" order is plenty.

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    Amazing ribs and steak, atmosphere was great as were the 2 guys running it! Highly recommend!

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    Staff are so friendly and quick with service. The ribs are to die for! Highly recommend this place!

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    If you order the lamb shoulder, be prepared to eat some thing which seems the size of a dinosaur bone.

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    Cannibale Royale - Tomahawk steak. Sweet potato fries. Street corn.

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    4.5(211 reviews)
    1.4 kmDe Wallen, Centrum
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    I must have walked by this place dozens of times without really knowing what was inside, but I'm so…read moreglad I finally stopped in. Located on the Rozengracht, it's super central and easy to get to from just about anywhere in the Jordaan or the Center. * The Atmosphere: It's dark, moody, and has a very cool "late-night" energy. Even if you aren't sure what it is from the street, the vibe inside is unmistakable. * The Food: If you like meat, this is your spot. The burgers are massive and juicy, and the ribs literally fall off the bone. * The Vibe: It's a bit louder and more energetic than a standard restaurant, making it perfect for a night out with a group or a casual date with great cocktails. It gets incredibly busy, so even though it feels like a "hidden" spot from the outside, you'll definitely want to book a table ahead of time. Overall: A total neighborhood win. Don't make the mistake of walking past it for as long as I did!

    Cool ambience, kind of dark and moody, the main wall is covered with clocks of all shapes and…read moresizes. We entered and seated ourselves, and within 5 minutes, a staff person greeted us, brought us a flask of tap water (tastes great and clean) and two glasses, and gave us menus. We ordered a short rib sandwich for him and a chicken Caesar sandwich for me. These come à la carte but you can add sides if you want. I was glad we didn't because the portion was generous. One thing I've noticed here is that the bread is always high quality--our sandwiches came in baguettes about 8 inches long --I had to cut mine in half to eat it lol. Both were savory and flavorful and satisfying. The meat was tender and well seasoned. We savored every bite! They both had crispy bacon in them as well. Very filling! Just what we needed to energize us after our morning at Keukenhof!

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    La Cacerola - Churrasco de Picanha van de BBQ!

    La Cacerola

    4.1(8 reviews)
    0.5 kmCentrum
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    Overall an ok experience because: + average food…read more+ friendly and welcoming atmosphere + very slow service I would give it 3,5 star for the very welcoming atmosphere and the good quality meats. The pace of service and the rest of the dishes could be improved though. The food was ok-ish. For example, the meats were of good quality, but they were cooked in too much gravy and were served with bland tasting vegetables. Also the cocottes had good tasting mushrooms, but the sauce was overwhelming. The place itself is very welcoming and the staff very friendly. The owner/chef came to our table for a very friendly chat. It has a very intimate and relaxed atmosphere. However, the service is incredibly slow. It took 25 minutes before our drink orders were taken and we received the menu, 35 minutes to place our order and only 75 minutes after arriving did we have our first course. And the restaurant was not very crowded. Feels like this should be improved.

    One of my friends wanted to eat meat, lots of meat for dinner, so I scoured yelp & tried to find a…read moremeaty place. The usual culprits for meat were all full. I got lucky with this place because they had a table for four on a friday evening! The place is a super charming tiny little place, old school dutch style. And I loved how every table has a candle on it. While browsing the menu we had a plate of bread with a herring pate and olive oil placed down. The bread was delicious and the herring pate, even better! We all decided to get the four course surprise menu which was 32.40 i believe. Each course was delicious. All the meats were cooked and marinated perfectly (I have photos attached to this review of each course). I recommend all of them and it was hard deciding which one was my favorite. I don't think this place is traditional brazilian but brazilian inspired and they did a good job doing their twist on it. Service was also efficient and friendly especially for being a full house! The only reason I can't give them 5 stars is because we all felt the portion sizes were a bit on the small side. The guys at our table left hungry. I was on the edge of still hungry. Also we ordered more bread for our table since we knew the plates weren't going to fill us up. We got charged for each extra bread basket we received. I would also recommend this place for a nice romantic dinner. Dark walls, charm & candlelight.. you can't go wrong!

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