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    De Brabantse Aap

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    ModerateBrasseries, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    Bitterballens and pint of Grolsch
    Catherine Durkin R.

    The bitterballens were delicious! A mysterious blend of herbs is responsible for the taste. Highly recommend breaking each one apart and giving them a moment to cool down. Also enjoyed a pint of Grolsch and their fish and chips. My companion enjoyed your chicken salad as well.

    Not so hoppy.
    Scott A.

    Always a great place to sit outside, drink Belgian Ale, eat good bar food and people watch. Our favorite place to unwind after walking the city all day. Great wifi.

    Troll beer
    Austen M.

    I only drank here, so I can't judge the food, but the few hours I spent there were enjoyable. They have free wi fi and plenty of seats outside for when it's sunny. Perfect for people watching as the world goes by. The thing that made this better than most of the average Dam bars is the large beer selection. They seemed to specialise in Belgium beers and had cool glasses or mugs to match each one. I got to try a lovely couple of beers I had never heard of before. I would say this bar is not spectacular, but it is a nice place to spend an hour or two in the sun trying a couple of new beers. Just be willing to wait a bit as the service can be slow.

    Ham & cheese panini
    Rosquete B.

    De Brabantse AAP Classy place to eat & drink in the Spui district Colorful wall writing describing the story of the organ grinder, working girl, and ape Have inside & outdoor seating Daily dinner specials; and have snacks e.g., nachos w/guacamole Nice salads, paninis, sandwiches International beer available; also, serve beer flights Efficient food service Excellent tuna salad w/avocado Tasty ham, cheese, & jalapeño panini

    Great food, beer, and vibe. It's a shame that the waiting staff is so rude to foreigners.
    Nitin G.

    Food and vibe was good. However, I can't believe how rude this waitress is. She was not overly warm too anyone. However, seemed to go out of her way to be rude to the foreigners in the room.

    Chicken burger yum
    Keith B.

    Centrally located next to a major camel and tolls. With a great beer selection. Service is fast and friendly. Great place to eat, drink and chill.

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    7 years ago

    Worst lunch in Amsterdam so far. Rude staff and yesterdays food. Feeling used..

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    Ok beer selection. Food ok. Service good. Expensive! Fish and chips was one piece of fish and €15

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    I highly recommend the Bitterballen, a local favorite, if you haven't tried these already.

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    Brasserie Blazer - de nieuwe entree

    Brasserie Blazer

    4.2(34 reviews)
    0.7 kmJordaan, Centrum
    €€

    Good vibes, chill servers, good spot close to Elandsgracht and facing the Liknbaansgracht if you…read morewant to be outdoors during sunny weather. It's just outside the hustle and bustle of Jordaan. The terrace is pretty cozy or airy depending on the season, they have heating lamps and local Dutch vibes - you can order something and they will leave you alone for as much time as you want until you wave them down again, so it's great to hang out and read a book. The charcuterie plate was pretty decent. Good first date spot, since it's right in that not-too-cheap not-too-expensive price point, you know what I mean . I'd say it's convenient, nothing so special that you'd go out of your way, but not bad either!

    As soon as we landed in Amsterdam we were on a mission to get some grub. We saw Brasserie Blazer,…read moreas it was near our apartment, so decided to check it out. The menu is simple with sandwiches, two different salads, a soup of the day and some light snacks. They also have some Dutch beer on tap. I ordered a local IPA, fries and the goat cheese and prosciutto grilled sandwich. After chatting and downing our beers, which emptied before our food came, we ordered another round and started to wonder about our food orders, especially since all of us got sandwiches. It doesn't take that long to make. Our table was also next to the kitchen so we could see that the chef was on his phone, not cooking, which was confusing. We ended up asking another server about this and she went over to the kitchen to check on our order. Turns out - the order never came through in the computer system to the kitchen, so she had to tell him our orders so he could start making it. By the time we got our orders we were starving (since we were traveling all morning!). My grilled sandwich had lots of goat cheese, which was yummy, but wish it had more of the prosciutto. Nothing special about the sandwich, but at least it was sustenance. Same with the fries. I was hoping for some good, thick fries to go with the side of mayo, but they were thin. Overall, Brasserie Blazer is not the best option for lunch in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam, but it was convenient for us.

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    Brasserie Blazer - De bar op een rustige woensdagmiddag

    De bar op een rustige woensdagmiddag

    Brasserie Blazer - Verbinding met antiekcentrum de Looier

    Verbinding met antiekcentrum de Looier

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    Brasserie Ambassade - Oysters

    Brasserie Ambassade

    4.6(44 reviews)
    0.1 kmCentrum
    €€

    Top Notch Breakfast and Dinner…read more.. Brasserie is the restaurant inside the Ambassade Hotel. My wife and I...along with another couple...had 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner there so this review reflects our experience. - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 (for Old Town and the Jordaan) - Exterior: 5 - Interior: 5 - Atmosphere: 5 - Menu: 5 - Food: 5 - Service: 5 (though the head waiter at dinner was full-of-himself) - Price and Value: 5 Pros: - Location: Convenient to the Old Town and Jordaan parts of Amsterdam. - Exterior: Handsome. A beautifully restored and maintained property. - Interior: Contemporary. Brasserie is a high end spot across 3 rooms, yet remains comfortable where conversation is easily accomplished. - Menu: Very healthy buffet at breakfast plus some items which can be ordered. Dinner offers French fare with a relatively light touch...though very different from the wellness-oriented breakfast. - Food: Excellent. The breakfast buffet is not huge, but full of healthy high quality items. I had 3 unbelievable versions of granola spooned from large jars and covered my bowl with the best tasting light Greek yogurt. Fruit and fish was super fresh...bread and pastries baked on premises amazing. Others in our group chose made-to-order egg dishes. It's all part of staying at the hotel. Dinner transformed Brasserie into a bistro with a French twist on many favorite dishes. Check the menu online. Portions are small - as expected - but quality was high. However, prices were very reasonable with most items under $30. - Service: Homey at breakfast..."French" for dinner. Everyone could not have been more friendly and helpful in the morning. Things were a bit more formal at night with a different crew. The chief waiter was very knowledgeable, but we agreed a bit arrogant. - Price and Value: Worth it. I believe the breakfast buffet is only for guests of the Ambassade Hotel. Brasserie is open to the public at night and quite reasonable. - Parking: None. Who has a car in Old Town? Cons: - The only one readily apparent was the brusque, off-the-cuff nature of our main server at dinner. He wasn't over-the-top, but not in keeping with the friendly vibe of the hotel. And that's coming from 2 couples who grew up in New York City and lived for many years in San Francisco and LA. Anyone can...and should...get dinner at Brasserie. There are many reasons to make reservations for a stay at the Ambassade - including access to their breakfast buffet.

    We had very social Christmas meal at Brasserie fo seven courses. The food were unique and some…read morethoughtful combinations with different kind of food choice. The restaurant was beautiful and the staff were very great with wine pairing. Excellent choice for a special Christmas meal.

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    Brasserie Ambassade - Amazing .. definitely enough for 2

    Amazing .. definitely enough for 2

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    Café George - Really yummy fries  with Mayo , weird

    Café George

    3.7(110 reviews)
    0.6 kmJordaan, Centrum
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    Will go through pros and cons: Pros…read more- next to none - nice looking restaurant and bar itself Cons - Appalling service for a "nicer" restaurant in a bustling neighborhood - put in an order for dirty martinis, bread/butter, oysters, steak frites, and red bass - out of martini glasses by 7pm. What?? - rock hard bread I wouldn't feed a dog and plastic container butter - lackluster oysters - steak frites came out just about raw (1.5 hours after ordering). Had to send back. Came back with no sauce on top, no mayo for fries - red bass decent - server/waiter said it "wasn't his fault" and "the system didn't take our order". No empathy, no anything. - the most appalling part. Offered us a free drink or a coffee. WHAT?? Didn't comp the martinis, didn't comp the awful steak frites, or anything. Sorry excuse for a restaurant that, if based on service and food, should be out of business. Won't be back. Go to brut de mer instead. No stars

    If you want the classic Amsterdam-chic "see and be seen" vibe, Café George is a must. The…read moreLeidsegracht location is really fun and popular. This place is buzzing. It's high-energy, crowded (in a fun way), and the people-watching is 10/10. It feels like a lively mix of Paris and New York in the heart of the canals. Great for a group lunch. Service is professional and fast-paced to keep up with the crowd. The food (like the Steak Frites) is consistently solid, but you are definitely here for the energetic atmosphere and the perfect location. A great 4-star spot if you want to soak in the fashionable Amsterdam.

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    Café George - Steak Tartare

    Steak Tartare

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    Jansz - North Sea Crab Toast

    Jansz

    4.3(92 reviews)
    0.5 kmNegen Straatjes, Centrum
    €€€

    We were recommended Jansz before arriving in Amsterdam, and it turned out to be a great pick for…read moreour first night. We were staying at Pulitzer Amsterdam, so the location couldn't have been easier. The atmosphere is relaxed but still feels special, and the service was attentive without being over the top. The beef tartare was excellent, really well balanced and a generous portion. The salmon with roasted tomatoes and Parmesan foam was cooked perfectly, and the flavors worked together without feeling heavy. The sea bass beurre blanc was another solid choice. We also ordered fries with a Gouda crème dipping sauce, which were hard to stop eating. For dessert, the chocolate tartelette was rich and easily enough for two to share. A really strong start to the trip and a place we'll definitely remember.

    Such a wonderful European ambiance for nice romantic dinner. Was in Amsterdam for the weekend and…read morewas able to secure a reservation at this quaint little place. Its on a side street so was easy to get a ride to drop us off near one of the major streets. Small selection of wines that ranged from moderate to very expensive. We ordered a bottle of red wine for the meal. We ordered the 1/2 dozen oysters which was nice size and easily consumed. Highly recommend. We ordered the Dry Aged Filet Mignon and the Halibut for our meals. Both were amazing. The steak comes with fries so we should not have ordered the smashed potatoes. The potatoes weren't very good and didn't add anything to a perfect meal. We really enjoyed the entire experience.

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    View of kitchen

    Jansz - Peanut butter sundae

    Peanut butter sundae

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