So we were wondering about the streets around Spui, a group of 10 of us with empty bellies and simple fare in mind. After passing a few places we scanned the menu at Carel's and were intrigued enough to enter. The fact that it was packed to the rafters was a good sign. The fact that the head waitress found out we weren't Dutch and bundled us in a corner and ignored us, not so much.
We were told to wait 5 minutes while they set up a table for us. 45 minutes later we were seated and there was a distinct feeling that the staff weren't too interested in us. Luckily we were all rather jovial so shrugged this off and enjoyed the evening.
There was a special on and I think it was 8 Euros for a steak and chips. It was a lovely cut of meat and done just right and we all tucked in hungrily though we had to keep going to the bar to order our drinks and if we were 'caught out' we'd get a stern talking to. They'd probably have got far more business out of us if they'd popped back once or twice for drink orders and by dessert time besides the lively atmosphere and good food we were all a bit fed up so went elsewhere to continue our evening.
Really good feed and great meal specials, just don't expect attentive service and you'll be a-ok. read more