Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    De Nachtwacht

    4.4 (119 reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

    De Nachtwacht Photos

    DE NACHTWACHT ATMOSPHERE

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

    Recommended Reviews - De Nachtwacht

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Outside

    The best burger I ate in last 5 days. Cooked perfectly. Juicy, soft, just perfect. I hope I will come back to this place again. Location is great too. Service was great!

    Brownie and vanilla ice cream
    Gerald N.

    Came here on a Sunday night with a reservation. This place does get busy, but there are bar seats. They can accommodate groups of all sizes. Service was friendly and timely. There is plenty of outdoor seating, especially when the weather is warmer. 1. Burrata - very good with fresh flavors and balsamic which was not too acidic 2. Pork ribs - forgot to take a picture of this one button like the other ones on the page. They use a sweet garlic sauce, which was a good flavor. The meat was tender as well. 3. Brownie - much more rich than I expected, which is very good to split. Pairs perfectly well with the vanilla ice cream and whip cream. 4. Xxx porn star cocktail - this is more like a dessert drink with good passionfruit and caramel foam with some alcohol. Delicious. Overall, I would visit at least once for a very good meal.

    Jorge F.

    Food was amazing and awesome service. The ribs were delicious and fall off the bone. I would come back here next time in Amsterdam.

    Green mix salad
    Ana M.

    MUST GO! On top of my list! This restaurant is located in Rembrandt Square in a area with so many other bars and restaurant but this place grabbed my attention and we stepped in with no prior research. OMG BEST food, service and vibe we got in this trip. we got a complementary bread and butter and even thinking about it makes my mouth watery. I don't know what is about their flour in Europe that makes bread taste so good. the butter had some herbs on it . we ordered following : Starter : Steak Tartar( raw ground beef so spices) - Frog Legs (tasted like very soft chicken) Main Dish: Steak & Ribs Combi ( half rib combined with steak, choice of tournedos, Rib eye and Entrecote) & mix salad on the side The meat quality and cook was perfect. the freshness of salad was indescribable. I would totally suggest this restaurant.

    Chicken with a baked potato. Sorry not before.
    MIk W.

    We enjoyed our meal at De Nachtwatch. 6 for dinner and we had a mixed order of ribs, chicken, tuna, and plenty sides to share. The food was great, although the chicken was a little dry. They serve very large portions. We could have shared the main courses as well. A great experience. Nice servers with a lot of good energy. Priced were reasonable for our budgets.

    Frogs legs
    Virginia F.

    Food was amazing! From the frogs legs to the meat, every dish was perfectly prepared!

    jeff s.

    Quick version. Great location on Rembrandt square. Friendly service. Ribs are really good. This might be one of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam. I try to come here everytime I'm in town. Steakhouses are everywhere but this restaurant has really good steak and probably the best ribs in the city. And yes you should get the ribs even though it's a steakhouse. Service is typical Dutch, friendly. They have an outdoor dining area. Most people in the outdoor dining area will be smoking, so to avoid that ask for a table inside. It's always a good idea to call ahead for a reservation. This restaurant has been here since the 70s . And yes its very likely they will be busy especially on weekends. The menu is in english and dutch. Recommended.

    Kold W.

    I'm torn. Like a Tale of Two cities. It was the best of Meals and the worst in Ambiance. Cold water for Washing one's hands and a general lack of Panache are just 2 of a myriad of Matters. But before we 'Go There' let's praise the Rib Gods for Possibly the Quickest Served Most Tender Tasty Rack of Bones I have had in Europe!!! Truly Spectacular is the Time and Taste put into These Racks. So Tender Slow Smoked and Succulent, if I were 'Home' I'd be aggro with grease and juice covering My face. With that said there Would be nobody asking me If they could assist. The staff Served and Sailed Away like Christopher Cross.....Damn, Now I can't get that song out Of My Mind.....Sailing takes me Away to where...... Anyhow this is either a one hit Wonder....Or a Must have whilst in the Dam. Most likely the Former. Ambiance 'You Own Everything' ) Part deux I'm writing this in Real Time. Well I gave the one hit wonder Another chance and what do You think happened? No Spare Ribs available at 8.26 pm On a Sunday? And the final blow is the place is closing for 'Renovation' oddly enough as If they Read my Mind. Some Acts can Live a Lifetime Off that one hit. And this place May just be the One. But the ATTITUDE is they Are 'Doing me a Favor' by even Entertaining my Presence no less Being a Valued Patron. And the lamb chops 'Could've Been a Contender' shouts to Bobby DeNiro, )

    Manhattan before dinner.
    Dave S.

    Every street in Amsterdam seems to have a few things in common; coffee shops, cheese stores and steakhouses. We happen by this place one evening and walked in. Very welcoming and friendly staff with patio dining. It was a bit chilly so we opted for the covered patio. We ordered the French Onion Soup to start with then ordered Entrecote (Sirloin Steak) and Spareribs. The Spareribs and French Onion soup were fantastic. I would definitely get these again. The Sirloin was okay. The bartender made a killer Manhattan!

    Restaurant Patio
    Dennis T.

    Diane and I recently enjoyed a leisurely dinner here, across from Rembrandt Square in the heart of Amsterdam. We were thankful that we had secured advance reservations through an online request, for by the middle of our meal the restaurant was fully packed with people, and every seat was occupied. Obviously dinner reservations are essential here. After briefly warding off aggressive pigeons near our al fresco table, I began with a hearty appetizer of Snails in Garlic Butter that was perfectly prepared. Complimentary addictive Bread with Garlic Butter soon followed, with Lobster Soup without Cognac for Diane (a modified version of Lobster Bisque), and nearly classic French Onion Soup with melted Gouda Cheese for me. Next up for me was a Mixed Salad with egg, cucumbers, mixed greens, large pieces of tomato, radicchio, toasted pine nuts with Vinaigrette Dressing, and really peppery Pepperoncini. After these starters, I was more than ready for my chosen entree of medium-rare Angus Ribeye, and buttery melt-in-the-mouth Baked Potato, while Diane got ready to savor her ordered medium-rare Lady Fillet Steak with French Fries. Of these several offerings, only the French Fries needed some improvement. The Ribeye was enhanced both visually and gastronomically by a few small cooked and unopened tomatoes resting on top. Service was friendly and attentive. In fact, the manager volunteered to call a taxi for us after the immediate vicinity around Rembrandtplein was closed to cab and Uber traffic around 8:00 p.m., and walked with us to an outlying road to greet our driver for hire. And it felt really cool fine dining in an unfamiliar European country while sitting outside at a patio table that overlooked the fabled square bristling with large bronze likenesses of the famous Dutch artist Rembrandt Van Rijn, soldiers, and night watchmen, like chess pieces arrayed on a checkered board. XXXX-1/2 stars overall!

    Food was delicious and service was great with the perfect atmosphere. They also provided us with blankets because it was a little chilly outside

    The Steak
    Nathalie F.

    Very good steak. De Nachtwacht was located next to a lot of bars and restaurants so the atmosphere was very lively. It was a great place to eat dinner in Amsterdam. I will be coming back when I go to Amsterdam again!

    Restaurant

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Oksana E.
    20
    41
    221

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ana M.
    173
    305
    1218

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of MIk W.
    742
    68
    54

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of B K.
    2
    191
    2

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of jeff s.
    561
    245
    2415

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kold W.
    9
    175
    352

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gerald B.
    248
    72
    4

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeff M.
    106
    31
    2

    3 years ago

    The food was excellent - open market type atmosphere. Service was a little on the slow side - but I think that's normal.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of I-Lin L.
    781
    1544
    4436

    12 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Jim Q.
    0
    13
    0

    2 years ago

    Had an excellent ribeye steak here. Nice outside seating on a major square. Friendly service.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    What an experience top notch everything was great had ribeye and escargot drinks and service was excellent

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Bruce L.
    498
    51
    40

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Spencer K.
    412
    471
    719

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of KD S.
    376
    72
    15

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alp E.
    8
    5
    11

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    De Nachtwacht Reviews in Other Languages

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    MR PORTER

    MR PORTER

    3.8(70 reviews)
    0.9 kmCentrum
    €€€€

    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.

    Went for drinks only while waiting to check into our room. The views are decent and the servers…read moreand bartender were very nice. The drink prices on the other hand are outrageous. 36 euro for the smallest martini I've ever had. Don't get me wrong, it tasted great, but still. Paid about 82 euro for two martinis and a non alcoholic drink. Probably gonna steer clear for the rest of our trip. There are much better and more affordable options outside the hotel.

    Photos
    MR PORTER
    MR PORTER - Tomahawk (after being cut, amazing)

    Tomahawk (after being cut, amazing)

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

    See all

    View past the Royal Palace to the square beyond.

    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Lobster bisque

    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam

    3.9(76 reviews)
    1.3 kmCentrum
    €€€€

    Last night we ate at Steak Club Leidse, and this place was a disappointing folow. The appetizers…read moreand sides were average in comparison. The steak was not as good. No cocktail menu. Just not as good. Here are pics of my food. Not bad but not worth the asking prices.

    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.

    Photos
    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Dining area

    Dining area

    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Surf N Turf

    Surf N Turf

    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Tonic water yuzu flavor and berry

    See all

    Tonic water yuzu flavor and berry

    Castell - But first......

    Castell

    4.2(96 reviews)
    0.8 kmCentrum
    €€€

    Made reservations for dinner at Castell. If you do not have a reservation, I have found that the…read moreearliest they could seat you is 9pm. They have a 2-hour stay limit. When my colleague and I arrived, they check our coats and there is a no hat policy. The restaurant has a warm and cozy atmosphere. The wait staff is nice and friendly. We were seated on a bench around a fireplace with no table, along with other patrons. You eat with a tray on your lap. The menu is simple - a variety of appetizers, couple of soups, a section for fish, and a section for steak and spare ribs. They also had a wine menu. We both ordered the spare ribs - him with a side of potato and me with a side of vegetables. The food arrived pretty quickly. The portions were large. The spare ribs were nicely sauced, fall off the bones tender, and absolutely delicious. The potatoes and vegetables tasted just as good. Prices were very reasonable. Will definitely return when in Amsterdam!

    We had a group of 14 planning to go to dinner. We had to make 2 separate reservations because the…read morewebsite only allowed for a party up to 8. Four people ended up not being able to make it, and our party of 10 was seated together. The server was quite friendly and took drink orders immediately upon us being seated. He put those in while we looked at the menu. He answered questions about the menu and offered to refill our drinks. The spare ribs were excellent. The meat fell off the bone. The roasted vegetables were a nice mix and seasoned well. We were offered dessert when everyone was finished with dinner. We were well attended to without feeling rushed.

    Photos
    Castell - Front of the restaurant

    Front of the restaurant

    Castell - T bone stake

    T bone stake

    Castell - Ribs baby! Salivate.......

    See all

    Ribs baby! Salivate.......

    De Nachtwacht - steak - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...