We order assorted sandwiches and they were all very tasty with fresh ingredients. It is nice…read moreambiance, somewhat atupical because we felt like we we're eating at grandmas place and that is good. The service was courtious, efficient and we git exactly what we ordered.

Great food, rude lunch service. I wasn't sure if it was because we don't speak Dutch, or what the…read moredeal was, but reading other reviews, the lunch service might just be poor.

They are NOT OPENED. Business is not there. We wasted our time yo find it. Very disappointed.read more

If you are looking for some Pho in Haarlem and you are used to good Pho, you must come here…read more I just walked in and asked for some Pho Ga and they were more than happy to make some homestyle Pho as spicy and delicious as back in Seattle. It is very hard to find even decent Pho in Amsterdam and Haarlem has even fewer places but this hidden gem has more than set the bar for good Vietnamese cuisine in Haarlem and possibly Amsterdam. If you are looking for an appetizer, try the fried spring rolls (which have a vegetarian option) and you will certainly enjoy them. Ask for some added spice to almost any dish and the staff will be happy to throw some "sate" into the dish (sate is a spicy oily side sauce that can be added to a dish, not to be confused with the more common peanut sauce variety found in the Netherlands). Stop in and have a Saigon or a Heineken while enjoying some good food on the front patio.

This has become one of my favorite places in Haarlem as a classic Dutch "brown bar" cafe. It brings…read moreback memories from visiting Haarlem 20 years ago with family. It sits in full afternoon sun with an amazing view of the St. Bavo Church in the Grote Markt. It's about as centrum of Haarlem as it gets. The bar / restaurant is GROTE indeed (huge). It has two floors of tables and the bar is very sizable. The outdoor has a really nice terrace area, under cover and outside of the canopy. There is a beautiful green shrub that is majestic which acts as a nice divider. The service is quite good for such a large place. I can't call it "gezellig" but I'm sure it has it's moments depending on where you sit and who you are with. The food I've had there is quite good. Looks like a great place for huge parties or just a quick coffee on the terrace in the wonderful afternoon sunshine. Get the sun whenever you can here!

Walked inside without a reservation, we were seated right away. Service was good. Beer selection…read morehere is good also, about 12 or so on tap. Tried a different beer every round. Menu is great. The quality of the food is good. It was gezellig inside with a great hall of this restaurant that's been here forever. Back in 1968 my parents had their wedding reception here in the event spaces upstairs. A classic Haarlem establishment and still going strong. Been on the terrace here before and the people watching is amazing. Outdoors you're surrounded by smokers. The only downside of any Dutch terrace.

Exceptional Ambiance , food and service ! Great value ! Best fries we had on this trip ! Healthy…read moreoptions and indulgent options ! Cute neighborhood with shops.

The food was amazing! We got the scrambled egg sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich and a burger. Best…read moreof all... Parmesan truffle Fries! Our waitress Sophie was great!!

One of the few delicious restaurants in Haarlem. Located in the center so very easy to get to. It's…read morelocated more on the less touristy side. Make sure to make reservations because they are most of the time always full.

The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. They seated us twenty minutes before closing…read morewith a gracious smile. The menu is expansive with great variety. The food was fantastic. I really didn't expect to find great Thai food in the area and am so pleasantly surprised to find this place. Cash or Maestro cards only.

Perfect spot if you're looking for something healthy. Delicious bowls you can order with a lot of…read moredifferent options. Have options for vegans, gluten free, and just about every one. Soups, salads, and juices.

I finally came in here for lunch to check the place out. I normally have lunch across the street at…read moreJetties, but I thought I would finally try them out. The salads are alright, but not amazing or reasonable. I was happy with the portion size. Afterwards I was not craving anything else to eat, which is a good thing. Yes I would come back again, since I am trying to condition my self to eat more salads.

Charming restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options. I had the Eastern Salad Bowl and my husband…read morehad the Turkish eggs. Colorful and delicious. Lovely welcoming staff.

The vegan food was super tasty in good portions in a great atmosphere. Definitely a must.read more

This place makes you feel like you're not even on from the other side of the world when you're in…read moreHaarlem! The soul food options here are simply amazing. I stayed in Haarlem for a week with my husband and while we kept saying, "oh, let's check out menus at other eateries, we ended up to keep returning here because it's that good! First off, the outdoor seating, if you get here during lovely weather, is an extra treat. It overlooks a lovely mellow plaza and church. In short, we tried about 5 of their appetizers and whichever ones you order, you will love, trust me! I would fly back here in a heartbeat just for their short ribs entree! Ugh...the meat just fell off the bones and fingerlickin' good. Yes, as an American getting down and dirty eating them probably grossed out a few patrons, but that just means their ribs here are that good! They definitely get American Soul Food right here! I'm heading back to Europe in a few weeks. Wish I was back in Haarlem just to eat here again. Service is friendly and great, the food is spectacular. A must eatery when visiting Haarlem or Amsterdam for the matter!

Even by Dutch standards, I thought the service was slow. I think our waitress literally rolled her…read moreeyes when we asked for more tap water. The wait for our main meal was over 1 hour. Fortunately, we had ordered soup. The prices were on the high side for what you get. We ordered the recommended satay and ribs. Both were decent, but not exceptional. I was disappointed after reading that this was a good restaurant in Haarlem. I'd say Haarlem has much better to offer (close by) with similar or lower prices. Overall: decent food, higher prices, and poor service.

It was a treat to have dinner in Zocher after a long day of exploring the Christmas market in…read moreHaarlem. The evening called for a cocktail while we waited for our appetizer. I enjoyed the lychee and elderflower cocktail. If you like it a little tart and fruity, it's a good one for you. But the real treat were the apps we shared (because we want to try everything!). The pulled pork came with a BBQ sauce that was AH-mazing. Seriously delicious. I'm from the South in the US so it takes a good sauce to surprise me, but this one did it. If it was bottled, I would buy it. And Sean's oysters were also very good (and they came with Cava!). The side of bread comes with a variety of bread types and a tomato butter. Another pleasant surprise, and yes, it was delicious as well. But on to the main meals. I got Côte de Boeuf and the beef was delicious and flavorful. Even the salad that came with it had a vinaigrette that was slightly sweet and tangy--and I'm not one for liking vinaigrette and I loved it. Seriously, can I boast any more? I didn't try Sean's, but he loved his fish dish...almost licked the plate. The signature dessert, "Gateau Chaud" is a molten chocolate lava cake with mandarin ice cream and Grand Marnier salted caramel. For real? Heavenly doesn't begin to describe it. Though, after a full meal, I recommend splitting this dessert. Of course, if Creme Brulee is your style, it's delicious and actually a little large. I appreciated that the custard wasn't super cold. It wasn't warm either. Hard to explain, but I think it was the right texture and temperature. It's the little things. The restaurant itself has a varied style of seating. You could be at a regular table by the massive amounts of windows, on high top tables, booths, or even a long table in a library area. The kitchen is sunken and in the middle of the restaurant so you can look down into what's going on. The wall of wine and liquor is enticing and they have some fun drinks listed on their menu. The staff. I just want to take a minute to mention them. Every time I saw them interact with anyone, they seemed nice. Not just pleasant, but nice as in, they are nice people, not that they are being paid to be nice. Whether it was kids who were in the way, older couples who needed a little help with questions, or with each other, they were smiling and helping each other. I don't know about you, but it's a huge part of any experience, restaurant, retail, etc, that the staff are happy. And they seem happy! Atmosphere was super cool. We loved the space. We dressed up because we could and didn't feel out of place. The were were people that were super casual and they weren't out of place. Not a lot of places can claim that kind of versatility. So, 5 stars for food, staff, atmosphere. We'll be back when we are in Haarlem again!

What a great restaurant. Wonderful food, well prepared and with great service…read more Since we also stay at this hotel, it makes eating elsewhere a real dilemma. Their chief is a joy, and will create a special just for you, upon request. We had a cream of white asparagus soup (pre ordered) and their grilled cod. It was so good we had it again the next night. Always a pleasure to dine here.