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    Cobra

    3.4 (56 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, Cafes
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    COBRA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Karyn M.

    Cobra is located right next to the Christmas Village Amsterdam and the Museumplein so we stopped for a snack before heading over to the Christmas Village. It's very crowded, being as it's so close to the museums. I had some wild mushroom croquettes and my companion had Dutch pea soup (enormous bowl). We split an order of fries. It took a while to get the servers attention, both to order and to pay, though everyone was friendly, just very busy with bar orders, hot chocolates, gluhwein, etc. There is a charge for the bathroom, although the server can provide you with a ticket for it.

    Drink menu as of November 2023
    Amy Lauren S.

    We stopped at Cobra for a break and a quick bite to eat between museums. It's near the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and MOCO museum. There were a few food trucks outside these museums, but on a rainy, cold day, I just wanted to sit indoors, relax, warm up, and decompress for a bit. I tried the hot chocolate, which was warm, delicious, and less sweet than American hot chocolate, and my husband had a latte. We brought in what was left of a soda from the food truck, and the server told him he wasn't allowed to bring in outside food or beverages (even though we both ordered inside the restaurant). We shared an order of poffertjes, which are mini pancakes with powdered sugar and butter, and they hit the spot. You can find Dutch foods here as well, so it's a good chance to check those items off your list if you're in Amsterdam for a short time. This isn't a must-stop, but it was the right place at the right time in the Museum District.

    Menu as of 8/23
    Aida F.

    I want 1/2 stars , as this restaurant wasn't quite 4 stars, but not is it a flat 3; going with 3.5 's. The staff is courteous & welcoming. You can pick inside patio, side patio, today the inside was completely reserved. For snacks we had the chicken & avocado sammie with truffle mayonnaise & Parmesan cheese, an order of chicken nuggets & an order of fries. When the nuggets arrived, I thought it was a child's dish, but overall they nuggets were tasty. Hubby had the chicken & avocado sammie, which came with truffle mayonnaise. There was a pint of beer & a soft drink. The meal was okay. People watching from this venue lends itself well. Great spot to catch a bite when you're coming out of the museum.

    Half lunch done.. lol
    Carlos R.

    It's an ok place if you are in a rush and want a beer and something quick to eat. The service was nice was friendly.

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    Hector B.

    Right in the middle of the museum district. Great stop for a good beer and fries! It's a cute little Café enclosed in glass with a nice center bar. Service was good and quick!

    Hopping place in the early Winter afternoon
    Kelvin Y.

    Near the Van Gogh Museum. We enjoyed after lunch coffee before it's time to visit the Van Gogh Museum with our timed tickets. Decent Flat White: Nothing special but hits the spot. Service was fast, friendly and efficient!

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    Dennis T.

    We ate here for lunch between tours of the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Food was good, and so was service, although I had to ask for more water a second time. And the thin bottles of Pepsi Maxes kept adding up by meal's end. A Tuna Salad Sandwich for me, with mayonnaise, capers, celery, apple, Red Onions, tomatoes, and Mesclun Lettuce on Brown Bread was filled with moist tuna, and soft French Fries seemed fresh but were not very flavorful. Diane selected a Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Extra Cheese. She pronounced it tasty enough, but it did not look like it was brimming with cheese. Also, initially she did not have a napkin, and a small piece of crud was on her provided fork. Pureed Cauliflower Soup, the soup of the day that I ordered as an afterthought, was extremely smooth, hot, and excellent. 3-1/2 stars overall!

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    Dean L.

    Located in the Museum Platt, this place has nowhere to go but to turn and burn visitors with quick, simple and ample F&B. They've even covered the market on the WC crisis. Charging €1 for use of the downstairs loo. Quickly seating you inside or outside, you scan the 1 page menu and order up. We ordered Soup du Jour which was a frickin tureen of scalding delicious Cauliflower-Carrot Potage with brown bread €7. Awesome paper thin Beef Carpaccio on arugula, on a Ciabatta sandwich roll €9, and the Beef Burger with caramelized onions and Frites €14. Service was incredibly polite, efficient and friendly. I witnessed plenty of pensioners hobbling in and they took care of them immediately. Lest they start the 100th Annual Grumble-Fest. I saw lots of damp, cold cranky, hangry folks looking for a knife fight, since they probably walked for 5 miles of being elbowed through crowded museum aisles of uninteresting billion $ artworks and sculptures. All leaving with smiles from smirks, drained bladders and fueled stomachs for the next marathon shuffling trying to see the grains of sand in a 150 year old Van Gogh seascape.

    Alizen R.

    MUST. TRY. POFFERTJES!!! If anyone tells you that Amsterdam isn't known for any of their food, then don't listen to them because you don't know what life is until you've had poffertjes! Cobra Café is located right next to the "I am Amsterdam" sign next to the Rijksmuseum so if you're looking for a bite to eat, this is definitely a good place to start because it's so close to everything any tourist would want to visit. Cobra Café has a plethora of options to choose from but since I was freezing in 50° weather I opted for the soup of the day and a plate of delicious pancakes while my boyfriend got the burger and fries. And for drinks? Heineken, of course! The food was great and the service was decent. The only downside is that there's a charge for the bathroom which is part of the bill. Overall, would highly recommend coming here and definitely plan to do so when I return. (92/100 -- 2018)

    Laura S.

    Perfect place to wrap up our day at the Rijksmuseum! Stopped in for drinks and snacks when the museum closed. Great atmosphere, large glass windows with sunshine pouring into small bistro and cafe style tables in addition to bar seating. We ordered fries, served in a cone --nice fries not greasy in the least. Also -- Bitterballen which was delicious! Perfectly fried exterior & delicious beef gravy filling. Such good flavor! The favorite at our table though--was the Reypenaer which was a generous wedge of Dutch aged cheese , fig jam and slices of fresh bread. Delicious snacks --we would absolutely visit again!

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    Great location by museum, average food, very slow service. Only go there if you are really hungry.

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    Nice place to grab a glass of glühwein (mulled wine) after a long day and the Rijksmuseum.

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    Haven van Texel - (",)

    Haven van Texel

    4.1(83 reviews)
    2.1 kmCentrum, De Wallen
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    I came here at around 4:30ish when it was about 90 degrees out. This place is in a very touristy…read morearea, but I wanted an Aperol Spritz and eat some food. There was quite a lot of smokers around, so be prepared for your clothes to smell later. The dutch pea soup I had was somewhat heavy for my liking but it was good. Great location to enjoy the canals.

    A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. Today were in Amsterdam, Netherlands. My go to…read morerestaurant for Dutch Food has closed down, so I'm going to a new spot. Welcome to Haven Van Texel. Right at the north end of the red light district. A colleague of mine said she goes here for traditional Dutch cuisine, so let's get to the food shall we. Of course we're going to snag an order of the Croquettes. Nice bite size potato mash balls with meat in it. These ones are nice and neat with a perfect delicate crunch. Great balance of potato to meat ratio. 8.2/10 For my main event, the Stamppot. This is a rotating dish that's usually different every time. Whatever protein that's available in the market with seasonal vegetables in the mash. It's like a lovely surprise every time I visit. Today we have pork. Perfectly seasoned, the meat was fall off the bone and the mash was a delightful side. 8.7/10 The place is really nice, the tables outside do go fast during busy hours. The staff was nice enough to let us sit by at the bar so we can enjoy some drinks while we wait. I would definitely smash here again. If you like discovering new spots to smash, hit that follow button. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading along! I love you! Mwah!

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    Ron Gastrobar Downtown

    4.1(7 reviews)
    1.5 kmDe Wallen, Centrum

    Ron Gastrobar Downtown was our first real dinner on our recent trip to Amsterdam. My friend is the…read moreone that discovered this restaurant and made the reservations ahead of time, and from the pictures, it looked like a fun place to eat. I was excited. From research, it seems as though Amsterdam is known for having some good Indonesian food, so that was something we made a priority of trying while we were there. Though somewhat pricey, the entertainment, decor, and food here definitely exceeded our expectations. To eat, we had already decided to order the rijsttafel (rice table), which is essentially a variety of small Indonesian dishes. In total, I believe there were about 15 that we were comfortably able to share and enjoy. In addition, we ordered a few street food appetizers, which included the black angus tartare, tacos, and albacore tuna tartare. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good. I particularly enjoyed the street food appetizers, which were presented very uniquely. While I'm glad we tried the rijsttafel for the authentic experience, there were only a few dishes from it that I really enjoyed. Still, I'd recommend ordering it for the experience. It was pretty cool to try so many Indonesian specialties in one meal. If looking for a fun restaurant to dine at in central Amsterdam, Ron Gastrobar is an option you should heavily consider. The ambiance and atmosphere are unrivaled, and you are bound to have a great time. The live performances are very enjoyable. Service was also very accommodating and friendly, and the drinks were superb. Go ahead and check this place out!

    Six of us came in for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was bumpin'. I made a reservation. We…read moreapproached the restaurant and the line was out the door. We were all waiting for an elevator to the top floor, which was the restaurant. When we got to the top, no one was there but we eventually found someone to show us our table. The sun was a bit bright because it is already summer but it was a beautiful view as it set. We took every recommendation our waiter gave. We started with cocktails from the small menu and tuna tartar and oysters (with apple, green pepper and ginger dressing). I never eat oysters but I loved these. When it was time for the main food, I told our waiter we were interested in the rijstafel. He recommended that we get rijstafel for four and supplement it with the sea bass. Upon further inspection of the menu, we did that, plus the chicken sate, beef sate and wagyu sate. Everything was amazing. There are a couple of entertainment pieces that come with the meal. Mr. Spicy comes around in a red dinner jacket and asks if you want mild, medium or spicy sauce with your meal. We wanted to try one of each. Later on, Mr. Downtown with the cat head came by for a photo. He never put down his glass. In all, the meal was delicious and the cocktails were unique. I look forward to the next experience here.

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