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Café Loetje

4.1 (217 reviews)
ModerateSteakhouses
Open • 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Tuna steak
Ashley V.

If you find yourself in Amsterdam. You gotta come here for their tenderloin. It's an absolute must. I swear it was the best tasting thing I tried here. The tenderloin is basically steak tartar, rare on the inside, and it tastes like heaven with the sauce. The tuna steak was pretty decent, but the star of the night was still the tenderloin. Food portion was huge, we didn't even finished the chicken liver appetizers. Staff and service: not very good cause they're super packed and busy. I recommend asking for everything you want all at once, including water. Food takes awhile. Again, this restaurant seems extremely busy. Overall: amazing 4 stars for the delicious food. Minus 1 star for the okay service.

David F.

We arrived at Café Loetje under less than inspiring circumstances. Up more than 24 hours after our International nonstop from California, and trying to escape a cold November rain after a Canal cruise, Café Loetje seemed like an oasis, at least a dry one. But we almost gave up because it was difficult to find the entrance! Finally we located a staircase in a corner of the bus station which led down to the café. I wish we had seen some reviews in advance and known about their specialties as we only ordered standard lunch fare: a club sandwich for me and a tuna sandwich from my wife. Mysteriously, some deep fried balls of something or other was a free bonus, which I later learned was Bitterballen, a Dutch specialty. They were fun to try and not bad! The lunch was good as was the service. For dessert we split a slice of apple pie, which really hit the spot! The café was hopping, loud and packed for Saturday lunch. Love to return some time and try them for dinner.

Mikey J.

My favorite restaurant in Amsterdam! Such a nice surprise away from the most touristy areas of the city. The restaurant is spacious with lots of outdoor seating, friendly service, and nice decor. The food is excellent and we did have the delicious Loetje Tenderloin with their savory gravy, a fresh salad, and fantastic sweet potato fries. Highly worth a visit!

Caity C.

We came to Loetje for lunch since it was close to our hotel. We opted to sit in their covered patio with our dog. It was a little breezy, but not too bad. The surrounding area is quiet, making it a peaceful afternoon lunch spot. Everything we had was great -- the tenderloin (150g) with gravy sauce, sautéed onions, and a side of fries (small). It also came with a side of white-bread. Overall, I would give it an 8.5/10. I typically prefer more medium-rare than medium, but it was still good. My fiance and I shared the meal -- it was the perfect size for us both. We probably could've gotten the medium tenderloin, but the 150g was enough. The only con was that our server was extremely inattentive -- more so than usual. The other servers seemed to be more on top of it, so it might've just been the section we were in. Overall, I would return again for sure!

Beef tenderloin - regular size
Allen T.

We had our best meal in Amsterdam at Café Loetje - I wanted some traditional Dutch food and was very happy and satisfied with my meal. I had the medium sized beef tenderloin with an order of fries and veggies. The tenderloin was cooked perfectly medium rare and the gravy was rich and delicious. The tenderloin was served with a few slices of white bread (like American Wonder bread) which was a bit surprising but it mopped up the gravy really well. The fries were cooked perfectly nice and crisp, and the meal was accompanied with a couple glasses of Heineken on tap.

Gary H.

Good, BIG classic Eet Cafe in Amsterdam. Too bad we couldn't sit outside due to the weather. Quick service, good food. Wine list adequate - lots of beer too. Busy, lots of action. Sort of in between a local classic Dutch bar / cafe and a touristy restaurant. I'd definitely eat here again. Go for the steaks of course. But I had the Kip sate, it was super lekker. Heavy pour on the wijn. That's a plus!

Bitterballen
Gergana S.

On our last evening in Amsterdam, we were looking for a good place that served local Dutch food. This restaurant was recommended on the Amsterdam Tourism Website. It took us ~20min to get here but it was worth it! The food was incredible, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxing. We had the bitterballen - which is a thick stew, breaded and deep fried. And we had the tenderloin, which was the restaurant specialty. Both were beyond delicious. They have a nice, big outdoor space, as well as a few tables inside. It was pretty easy to get here, we took the M52 subway train from Central Station. Then a short walk to the restaurant. If I'm ever in Amsterdam again, will definitely go back here!

Mike M.

Ate here while in the city. Food was great and Amber's service was spectacular. She was attentive and funny. We were cracking jokes back and forth. She absolutely added to the enjoyment of my meal.

The food was incredible!

The food was incredible! Loved the relaxed atmosphere and the ambience of the restaurant. Service was pretty good. A bit on the slow side.

Hung V.

It's our last day in Amsterdam and we've wanted to try a good steak for dinner. This restaurant was recommended by a local and with a good review. It is located near the famous Rijks Museum and is a nice restaurant with good ambiance. The foods and services are quite good. We mostly had steaks with either the Bali or Garlic sources. The side dishes included sautéed mushrooms, green beans, fries, and good Malbec wines. Highly recommended!

Steak with a gravy sauce
Jessica E.

Wow did this restaurant make our trip or what!?? This was my favorite Cafe in Amsterdam. Came here with a group of 6 on a Thursday night and it was very packed. My boyfriend and I got the steak with gravy sauce (cannot remember what the actual name was called) but WOW!! It was so phenomenal. We ended up eating just the leftover sauce on the plate because the flavor was outstanding.

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The ambiance is really nice, but some of the servers are rude. The food is wonderful.

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Great food, get the bitterballen. The atmosphere was great, tasty cocktails. Beef tenderloin options are great.

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Very good Tenderloin and fry's. Recommend it! I think it can get very busy, I went kind of early dinner around 3. Was great.

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The server was so rude almost obusive. We were hungry and tired but chose to pay for the water and leave. No wonder the place was empty.

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MR PORTER

MR PORTER

3.8(72 reviews)
2.1 km•Centrum
•€€€€

I'll start by saying . . . I'm a little spoiled living in a city with elite food and service, so I…read morealways factor that in when I travel. Mr. Porter is a vibe. Great ambiance, incredible views, and a solid overall experience. Service in Europe is . . . different. Not bad, just not what I'm used to, so I try not to let that impact things too much. One thing I do want to call out: my daughter's friend has a severe allergy to seafood, nuts, and kiwi, and the staff was incredibly attentive and accommodating. That wasn't our experience everywhere in Europe, so it definitely stood out and was appreciated. We went simple with two steaks: the "Mrs. Porter" and a bone-in ribeye. Mrs. Porter needed a little more seasoning, but the ribeye was . Sides? Honestly don't even remember them . . . which probably says enough. The highlight might've been the "Mr. Fox" dessert. They bring out this chocolate fox head, pour liquid nitrogen into it, and crack it open tableside. Super cool presentation. Dessert itself was good, not amazing . . . but I'd order it again just for the show. End of the day: great ambiance, great views, good food, and a fun experience. I'll definitely be back.

I stayed at the W hotel and the Porter is on the top floor. The restaurant was very busy and could…read moreonly get a seat at the bar, which is next to an open door to the terrace. As the evening went on it was a windy colder experience. Had the pile of spicy tomatoes for starters. It's a heap of cherry tomatoes cut in half and mixed with spices and green peppers. Hot but refreshing. Has the steak with fries as the main course. It was well cooked but the cut of meat was poor. Came with a large basket of fries. Too much for one person. The selection of wines by the glass is very limited. Had a St Emilion and it was ok. The bar was busy and the service spotty. The dinner was ok but not great.

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MR PORTER - Tomahawk (after being cut, amazing)

Tomahawk (after being cut, amazing)

MR PORTER - View past the Royal Palace to the square beyond.

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View past the Royal Palace to the square beyond.

De Nachtwacht - King prawns

De Nachtwacht

4.4(122 reviews)
1.5 km•Centrum
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It's always a challenge to find really great restaurants when traveling in Europe, sometimes you…read moreend up with just okay tourist food, but not the case with De Nachtwacht! So, I had made reservations on Thursday evening, but our plans changed and we had to cancel. We tried again the next night, but had to pay a non-cancel "deposit" of 10 euros each for our party of five, 50 euro. But we were sure we could make it and booked. Now if you're thinking that the deposit was charged due to our prior cancellation, it's not the case since another person in our party booked the second reservation. It was well worth the deposit! Firstly, the location is in the Rembrandt area and very nice and active area. We were seated just inside the restaurant, with a very comfortable table, seats and window. The ambiance is great with popular music playing and a very bustling staff that is very attentive, friendly and helpful. The menu is vast and includes a lot of great options including French favorites such as frog legs and snails. We started with an adventurous order of the frog legs and they were amazingly good and the sauce was amazing! We ordered a bit of family style including the Cote Beouf, French onion soup, baked potato, fries, vegetables, chicken, ribeye. It was the perfect amount for the five of us and left room for dessert, which we ordered as a brownie and we asked for a custom dessert of ofogato, or ice cream with espresso poured over, an Italian favorite of mine! The price is reasonable and can highly recommend!

Wanted to try something new in Amsterdam, so we came to De Nachtwacht in Rembrandtplein. Didn't…read morerealize it was such a famous steakhouse! Since we came pretty late, none of the appetizers were available and only steaks. Which was fine for me, since I didn't want to waste any valuable calories on anything but steak. Ordered a massive Côte de Beouf (800 grams or 28 ounces) and some Grilled Vegetables on the side. This was an extremely well-cooked steak! European medium rare borders closer to rare than medium, which is fine for me as long as the steak is cooked well. Quite tasty! Service was fine, no complaints from me. Honestly can't believe I've never been to De Nachtwacht before. Definitely need to come back.

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De Nachtwacht - Côte de Beouf

Côte de Beouf

De Nachtwacht - Bar area inside

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Bar area inside

TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Bluefin Otoro 
Tuna Tartar

TDQ Steaks Amsterdam

3.9(75 reviews)
2.6 km•Centrum
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Steaks prepared well. Nice wine selection…read more Staff knowledgeable and courteous. Location is good when walking about the historic areas.

This restaurant came to us as a recommendation from the concierge from our hotel and we are so glad…read morewe listened. It's a nice little place, you can sit in the front of the restaurant where the chefs are cooking or the back dining room, away from the outer doors. We opted for the front, it was neat to watch them cut and cook our meat. We went with the Wagyu carpaccio, scallops, and tuna tartare as the appetizers. These were all absolutely incredible. So fresh tasting, made to perfection. The right amount of flavor. Next we ordered the tomahawk. We didn't realize until after we were eating that it was bison. It was so fantastic, I'm actually glad we didn't know because neither myself or husband had ever tried it before so it gave us the chance to try something new that we may not have ordered. It was cooked perfectly for us. The right amount of pink. It was so tender to chew and in my opinion the right about of fat on the cut. The lobster was great, it had the right amount of butter than a slight hint of lemon, not overpowering. The breads were good but the butters stood out, absolutely heavenly. So creamy and flavorful. I am going to dream about this when we leave. The broccoli/cauliflower and mushrooms were just ok to us, nothing gave us a wow on them. Overall the meal was fantastic. My husband said it was the best meal in his life. Our server was very kind and attentive. The chef and owner were also exceptional. Everyone made us feel very welcomed and taken care of. We never felt like we were being overlooked or ignored. We would recommend this place if you're looking for a great meal and service and not a bad price tag. For the quality of food, the price is on par with that and worth it all.

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TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Dining area

Dining area

TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Lobster bisque

Lobster bisque

TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Tonic water yuzu flavor and berry

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Tonic water yuzu flavor and berry

Café Loetje - steak - Updated October 2026

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