Of course we had to visit The Black Dog while in Amsterdam.. well because we have a black dog. We…read morestarted off with drinks, it was a beer for me and a coca-cola for my husband. For food it was the soup of the day with bread and chicken gyoza for me and the traditional English Sunday roast for my husband (this is available every Sunday while supplies last). It was a cool spot to visit.

I found this place when out with a group of 3 other friends. Food was super tasty and the drinks…read morewere perfect. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Busy enough to be lively but quiet enough we could still have a conversation. One of our friends had some minor medical issues (fainting, weakness) while we were there. After clarifying with the staff his issues were not due to intoxication, they were super nice and accommodating. Definitely will return on a future trip.

Having traveled from all over the world to the Netherlands, me and my friends enjoyed our first…read moreDutch snack there. although somewhat disappointed that the beer served was German, the mixed platter was delicious though - although Oma Bob could have been a little bit more generous.

My favourite restaurant in Alkmaar! Interior looks like a cosy living room, staff are super kind…read moreand food is absolutely delicous.

The food was great! We really enjoyed De Reiger! The service was top notch! We loved it.read more

Great local spot- busy and busy all I can say- small access fully loaded and great food- be glad if…read morethey let you sit cool local vibes - dogs allowed - service attentive but very busy- bartender is a character

Best schnitzel! Service was amazing too... try the house made sauce, you'll want to take some homeread more

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, on a narrow street and a 4 minute walk from our hotel we wanted…read moreto try this highly rated little pub. We were immediately greeted by one of the co-owners and told we could sit anywhere we liked. We chose a table on the street in front. (The people watching is superb here.) We chit chatted with the other co-owner who told us he first opened a bar but then expanded into a restaurant. The interior is warm, shiny wood with black accents and has cozy feeling. We quickly had our drinks delivered and ordered an angus cheese burger and German pork schnitzel. Food came out quickly and was hot. Fries and a small salad were the sides. Everything was so tasty! The portions were large. The schnitzel was tender and the burger loaded with all of the usual fixings. Can't wait to return to this friendly, cozy, and fun pub!

Wow, most definitely one of the better meals I have had in my life…read more I walked in here on a weekday evening for dinner and only one table was occupied. I was a bit concerned since I wasn't greeted by any server upon arrival. I went up to the cook (owner?) and asked if I could sit anywhere. I got a positive response. Once I sat down, I was immediately given a menu by the cook. I was informed that if I wanted to sit outside, I would receive a different menu. Holland Yelpers, please explain? The first few pages of the menu are in Dutch and items are priced between 16 euros and 20 euros for a regular entree. The last page of the menu is in English. My friend and I got the following items: Br kruidenboter (€3.75): bread and butter. Simply amazing. It came with garlic butter, pâté spread, and cream cheese. I couldn't stop eating. Me gusta mucho. Uiensoep (€5.75): french onion soup. Definitely one of the better french onion soup out there. More, por favor. Escargots kruidenboter (€7.50): snail meat in garlic butter. It was surprisingly delicious. Kip sate (€16.75): traditional Dutch-Indonesian food. This was definitely the highlight of my meal. It came with salad and relatively thick-cut fries. For the salad, there were jalapeño, fried beans, celery and...some other stuff mixed in there. It came with two skewers of meat dipped in peanut sauce. SO good. Somersby (€3.50): cider. Since alcohol is cheaper in Europe, I opted for the cider beer. DivFris (€2.35): Diet coke. SERVED IN A GLASS BOTTLE! Whoa! So cool. The cook/server was so friendly. It turned out he was the chef/owner/cashier. He was so nice and patient. He spoke some English, though not the most fluent, but was definitely able to communicate.

Stopped here for an early-ish dinner one evening, after leering into this cozy joint's windows for…read morethe past year. The ambience is ... junky, cozy, dutch, random, warm and old. It's a strange place. But, it's strange in a "grandma's house" sorta way - so not a dealbreaker. My husband and I both ordered the kip sate (chicken sate with peanut sauce, for those who aren't Dutch), and a Palm beer - but the two bottles of Palm that they had left were reserved for the regulars, apparently, so we got kip sate and some other beer. Both were good - which was a bit of a surprise. Not a surprise were the very old regulars, the dogs and cats running around, the cozy fireplace in the back, the very little English spoken here, the limited menu and the kitsch. I would go back, not regularly, but for an unusual winter night when I want to be entertained by some neighborhood crazy - this is the spot.

Amazing! I would visit this place again with no second thought…read more Atmosphere, service, food, drinks were all amazing. We came here to surprise my friend for her birthday in October as it was a close restaurant to our hotel and airport. The staff were absolutely amazing and accommodating and the food was so good! They have the best bouillabaisse I have ever had. The picture does not do it justice and I don't know if you can see the video I took of pouring the fish stock over the generous portion of seafood. I still think about that dish every day and wish the chef could give me their recipe. If you are in the area, you must visit!! All the other dishes my friends ordered were quite delicious as well. Great job to the owners and staff for making our visit so memorable.

What a great little spot. This sexy little open plan restaurant offers cozy lounge seating as well…read moreas a full menu and comfortable bar. Friendly staff and good music. The owner Danny is quite hospitable and the food is great. We'll return with the gang for breakfast for sure!

Quite big and nice tables ... some of the are the high type though. Service is ok. Not the most…read moreprecise and on time but always very nice. Followed all current COVID protocols. Short menu. Went for the burger. God quality and well prepared according to requests. Poor fries potatoes portion... given the average standards in The Netherlands which is "large". Not great and feeling clean toilet. It is a local restaurant chain.

This restaurant is maybe one of my favourite lunch-restaurants so far. The food is amazing, the…read morewaiters are really kind, the place is neat and modern, the quantity is is big and your stomach will be more than satisfied. The only thing that didn't make the restaurant perfect is that the waiters are slow (not the food, the waiters). Otherwise, big thumbs up !

Visiting Alkmaar for a few days, came across this gem of a place. Originally a cigar manufactory,…read moreits interior is simple and easy going, and it feels relaxed. As there are not many tables reserving a table may be advisable. My choice of diner did not disappoint: the Rendang was simply devine; I can definitely recommend it. Next to it I enjoyed the nice local beer, which made it even better. If I recommend Vers? Most definitely I do!