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.

I've been to a few of the other locations, but the Handboogstraat spot just hits different. It's…read moregot that dark, slightly chaotic, "rariteitenkabinet" vibe that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a hidden club rather than a burger joint. We kept it classic this time: * The Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone tender as always. They don't over-sweeten the glaze, which I appreciate. * Le Cannibale Royale: The pulled pork on top of the patty is a heavy hitter, but the sauerkraut actually cuts through the richness perfectly. * The Fries: Still some of the most consistent in the city--thin, salty, and actually hot. Service was busy (it's Handboogstraat, so what do you expect?), but the staff was super chill and kept the craft beers flowing. It's loud, it's moody, and it's exactly what I wanted for a late-night feed. Plus, I've noticed they actually take the time to read and reply to feedback here, which is a rare find for a place this popular. Keep doing what you're doing!

Do I recommend this place? Heck yes I do! We had ribs, burgers, mac n cheese, fries, veggies, so…read moremuch food and it was all delicious. Staff was friendly and spoke great English. The ambiance had crazy neat decor all over the walls. Whenever I go on vacation I always stalk yelp to find food places to visit, and this place did not disappoint! This is a meat eaters paradise. Don't sleep on the ribs!

Just had a very good salad and nice wine after visiting Mauritshuis. Excellent afternoon…read morecombination.

Excellent cafe/bistro in the centre of the city, with a lunchtime special menu that is freshly…read morecooked. Friendly and efficient. We found it when walking through the city centre and we recommend it.

While in town we ate at this restaurant 3 nights in a row, and was all set to give a 5 star review…read morebased on the first night we ate here, however after eating here several times I'm only giving it two stars. Location was right across the street from our hotel, which was a plus since it was raining every day. We were able to get a table right away right by the door with a window view. Great for people watching. Server came over, and took our order. I ordered a cappuccino, I have to say it was the best cappuccino I had the whole time I was in The Netherlands. That being said... the other times we ate here, and I ordered the cappuccino it wasn't good at all. Maybe the other nights there was a different bar tender? We each had a different soup, one was tomato, and the other chicken vegetable. They were both really good, and piping HOT. Soup came with two different types of bread slices, and were really soft with a herbed butter. (see pictures) Main dish was three types of meat, chicken, beef, and pork with some fried potatoes, and a small side of vegetables. Food was plated beautifully. Dessert was a small chocolate cake with a side of vanilla ice cream. We decided to share this dessert, which was a mistake because it was so good that we each wanted our own! This is the number one reason we decided to eat here each night we were in town. Server was very attentive, and over all we had a great experience....the first night. Every night after that service kept going down hill, and the food was not as good. I even commented that they must of had a different cook. When I asked the server, she said no. We definitely didn't have the same server as before. The very last night we ate here was the worst. They close early, and we got there around 8pm. Food took forever to get to us even though there was only a few people in the restaurant. The wait staff seemed put out, and was noisily banging dishes around, moping floors, and general clean up that usually goes on after customers have left the restaurant.

Can't say I liked the service - had to find my own way to the table, and then look for somebody to…read moreget a menu, however, I enjoyed the food! I never known such tasty and soft bread exists! The restaurant seemed to have some meal deals, however, im not fluent in Dutch so can't be sure. The menu in English offers you a three courses for at around 22 eur, which seems not so bad!

Our first great dinner in town. The food was amazing. We opted for the black angus and a side of…read morepepper sauce. Don't skip on the sauce! It comes on the side and was rich and delicious. We shared the steak and got the large salad with veggies! The veggies were sooo good! Plus you have plenty of protein with your steak. A cute little gem of a place, in a nice area for a nice night out.

We went here for dinner based on Yelp Reviews. We made a reservation which prob wasn't necessary…read morebut we got a great seat inside by a big window looking out onto the street. The restaurant was understaffed and the servers were struggling. We could understand that but one had to ask repeatedly for something that had been ordered. The menu seemed different from the one I had seen online-no schnitzel-but I could be wrong. Ordered mussels which were surprisingly tasteless. Cooked in water with a plethora of vegetables that didn't add any flavor. Husband ordered hamburger and he said it was good. It's a pretty restaurant, cozy. If they were to get more staff and changed something on the menu it would be a win. It's in a pretty area.

Fantastic! This restaurant, awarded with one Michelin star, is a culinary heaven. Perfection from…read morestart to finish. Not cheap of course, but the whole experience is worth the price. Highly recommended.

Ik hou van Brasserie Blazer! What a great, lively ambiance. There is a cool young-ish (20- 30- and…read more40-somethings) local crowd. A bit off the beaten track, but this is a good thing in this case, unless you're looking for something uber-touristy. Have a beer inside, or sit at one of the picnic benches over looking the canal. I've been told their food is very good: classic French brasserie cuisine with a modern twist.

We needed a place very close to our Vrbo and we found Blazer and we were not disappointed. It was a…read moreTuesday evening and wasn't busy at all . The staff was great, the food was delicious and the ambiance was inviting. They only had 2 members of staff that we interacted with and it was easy since it was quiet. My steak was cooked to my specifications . Thank you