I had a basil pasta with mozzarella and my husband had a Pastrami sandwich. Both food was…read morefantastic! We were greeting and sat at a table instantly, and they got us our food really quickly. It was a super cute cafe not too far from shops and the pier.

Amazing service, great food, and most important the ambiance is a perfect place to enjoy the…read morebeautiful Amsterdam Noord eating.

Bar De Molen...there isn't anything particularly exceptional I can say. But its a pleasant and…read morecomfortable place to enjoy some drinks while watching the water and people that whom walk by for you to judge. The bar woman was friendlier than your average European bartender. Best of all I bought a round draft beers for me and my three bestfriends, and it all cost me just under €20.

We stumbled on Fuego Bar and Grill by accident during a town parade and celebration kicking off the…read moreholiday season. The streets were packed with families and the boats in the harbor were all lit up. The restaurants were all filled to capacity but on our third try we were able to get seated at Fuego. Fuego is beautiful inside and all the tables face giant windows on the marina. You can also dine on the outside terrace. Even in the cold temperatures people were bundled up eating and drinking. From the service, drinks, and the food our experience was wonderful. The Long Islands were strong and packed a punch. We started with a bowl of creamy tomato and smoked paprika soup. It was excellent. Good flavor and consistency. From there we had the seafood trio. Wonderful presentation of cod, gamba (prawns), and salmon. The flavorful burre noisette sauce was excellent. The steak was expertly grilled with a nice medium rare center. We passed on dessert but decided on coffee before heading back into the cold. Our experience at Fuego was great, five stars!

My Dutch friends took me on a day trip to the rustic lakeside village of Volendam, famous for a…read moresmall, quirky portion of its populace who still adhere to wearing traditional Dutch clothing. We stopped for lunch at the Fuego Bar & Grill, a classy, upscale pub around the corner from the boardwalk, where vendors peddle classic Dutch kitsch such as wooden shoes, traditional costume photography, postcards and other tourist bait (although the almost-next-door Cheese Factory Volendam and attached museum is absolutely worth the price of admission; you will not walk away with out a few wedges!). While not exactly traditional Dutch cuisine (the menu is similar to an American seafood and steakhouse, with some regional European flair), the steaks here were juicy and cooked to order, and to perfection. Salad was crisp and not drowned in dressing, and fries were thick, steak-cut and golden brown. While you won't get any adventure points for branching out and trying something new and exotic, you will have a hard time finding a better restaurant in Volendam.

Love this picturesque little seaside village north of Amsterdam, and among all the outdoor cafes we…read morechose this one because it was the busiest. Locals always know best, and we saw a table emptying as we walked by and that's how we decided on this one. Really good fish, of course. Very polite and typically Dutch waitstaff that does not wish to hurry you, and was very patient with my limited language capability but of course, spoke fluently in my language. The view is incredible, the food is served hot and fresh, and we appreciate that we were not rushed to clear our table because we had a primo view. Very nice place, friendly staff.

Absolutely disgusting behaviour from the manager and waiters. Whilst taking our order, the waiter…read morewalked off before we were finished and a general "didn't want to be here attitude" he alone was very rude to my family and myself. I asked for a hotdog without bbq sauce hotdog came out with bbq sauce on it, tried to send it back because it wasn't what I ordered only for them to bring it back to the table and say that's how they are pre made and are reheated in a microwave. Because he was refusing to fix the meal with what I thought was a simple request, I then told him I will not be paying for it as it's not what I ordered, we were then told that payment for that meal will need to be made.

Though Purmerend is not known for its thriving bar scene, Bonte Koe is a reliable option when…read moreyou're looking to fill your belly with high-quality beer. The bar sports a great selection of brews on tap and on bottle (including some American beers, which are notoriously hard to find in the Netherlands), making it a favorite for local beer lovers; on Saturday's you might have a hard time finding a spot to sit. But whether you're sitting or standing, the friendly staff is happy to serve you and will gladly advise you on which beer to taste next. And if you get the munchies, they're also more than willing to fry up some typical Dutch 'borrelhapjes'. All in all, Bonte Koe is a nice low-key place that's perfect for boozing and talking; we've had many a great conversation here.

An incredible little place in an incredible little town with an incredible view of the marina…read more Of all things, I went and ordered a burger. I felt typically American doing so, but I had been away from home for several weeks at this point and was craving some down home comfort. It was really good, I was impressed and my wife and I also shared a large plate with a variety of seafood. Eyes bigger than our stomachs, again, but we managed to put a really good dent in the plates and walked away happy with lunch, sad that we may never be back. If you're in the neighborhood, go ahead and give it a try.

Clean, good food. As for service, slower than I prefer but I'm looking at it from the lens of an…read moreAmerican.

From the owner: Waar genieten en gezelligheid samen komt. De spareribs zijn heerlijk mals en een biertje lekker…read morekoud. Bijna alle gerechten zijn in de basis gluten- en lactosevrij.