Adorable, handsome unique tower on the water; there is a pier behind the tower to view the…read moreentirety. There is a bar in the first floor that serves "The Heinekenbier" among others, and the restaurant on the 3rd floor descends back to the 2nd and is totally medieval in design, reached by tight winding brick staircase in the monkey tower.

My wife and I visited De Hoofdtoren mainly because of the novelty of eating inside a 1600s gate…read morehouse that used to be on the south sea (now on a lake). Turns out the food is really excellent and the service is friendly. They had just launched a new menu when we paid a visit and the sandwiches for lunch were delicious, though not exactly filling. Probably an appropriate serving size. The view from the small windows isn't too expansive, but the atmosphere is still very nice. We'd definitely skip the street level restaurants to dine here again.

See my pics. The appetizer was toast, carpaccio, fresh mozzarella with basil and tomato, sambal…read moreolek, cheeses, smoked salmon, frietsaus/mayo, and pumpkin soup. Fantastic. Burger was good too.

Great place! Food is amazing even basic sandwich (Club Claar: chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato,…read moreguacamole, aïoli), burger with jalapeños sauce and Vondole spaghetti yuuuummmyyyyyy! We didn't take picture unfortunately too busy to eat and enjoy! Quantity and quality are joined with good price! Next time I want to try their cheesecake! Service and environment is also great. Highly recommended!

Love this place! Happy that we were able to get a seat quickly here because reservations are a…read moremust! Inside may feel and look cramped but it is super cozy. We were able to get seated right on the window area. We chose menu 5, which was just enough for two people. Everything was delicious! Their pea soup is out of this world. Don't know why as it is a simple dish but wow! I also love their herring. It was so delicious that I wanted seconds. It paired so well with their onions and mustard. And their bitterballen was just enough bite. Creamy and crispy! We also got a combination of the hutspot. They were all delicious! Although for me the meatball was just a tad bit salty but it is probably just me! Everything else was spot on. I love their dessert at the end. It was a great way to end the night. Our server and their staff were all amazing! Very friendly and welcoming. Yes it is a tourist spot but totally worth it.

This restaurant was on my wish list for places to definitely go while visiting Amsterdam. We…read morefinally went for lunch yesterday after our walking tour. Reservation recommended. We did not have one but they were happy to seat the 2 of us and invited us to switch tables once another couple left (they were checking out). Small space, can accommodate groups of 2-4, cozy atmosphere, lots of the traditional blue and white ceramics on the wall (dishes and tiles). Traditional Dutch cuisine: we ordered the Boerenkoolstamppot with smoked sausage and Zuurkoolstamppot with smoked sausage and a slice of apple pie to share for dessert. The food arrived piping hot in about 20 minutes. It was sooo delicious--the tasty juicy sausage pairs perfectly the mashed potatoes with either sauerkraut or kale. The apple pie was also tasty--larger chunks of apple and more spices less sugar than American apple pie from what I can tell. Perfect with whipped cream. A must visit if you're in Amsterdam and want to try traditional fare. Highly recommended!

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

We were 2 times it ws delicious but the menü is limited…read more Service eas good espresso was best of everything

From the owner: Bij Concours draait alles om ambacht en smaak. Iedere dag wordt er een nieuw verrassend 3 tot 6…read moregangen gangen menu geserveerd, geïnspireerd op het seizoen of vers van de (biologische) markt, uit de tuin of afkomstig van kleinschalige leveranciers met eenzelfde passie voor smaak.

Such a cool spot--full of history and amazing food! Definitely worth a visit!! The beer was really…read moregood. I wish the brewery was open but it's open in the summers and you can enjoy a drink by the canal

I never ate there but I went several time for a late after dinner drink.... yes.. out of the bubble…read more(Amsterdam) :) This place is in an old castle right in the center of Utrecht facing the main canal. Really a great setting. They have any kind of drinks but go for the home brewed beer... light, fresh and very very yummy. The ambiance is quite homey and there is also a big fireplace. Very very friendly and happy atmosphere. I really like it.

Best meals of our life. Had lunch, dinner and breakfast here and it was amazing. Never had a…read moretasting menu with this many courses. Each one more beautifully played and delicious than the nexts.

Two stars Michelin restaurant where the executive chef still cooks every day, and the restaurant…read moremade you feel like home and so comfortable! Amazing! "See, this called kitchen Ferrari stove, this is particularly good because ..." known as one of the best restaurants in the Netherlands, when Restaurant de Lindenhof chef Martin Martin Kruithof realized that my bf is also a chef, he passionately introduced his kitchen to us. Different from the general Michelin restaurant, after awarded two stars, chef Martin still cooks. They host guests to visit the kitchen from time to time, sit in the kitchen, and welcomes children to the restaurant, and all of these are intended to give guests a "Michelin cuisine, but to your feelings like home" feeling. As soon as we sat down, 7 courses free appetizers were served. Amazing! Seven! Some of them reminded us the day-to-day Dutch food but is just so delicious and well-made in fresh ingredients and skillful details. I love one that looks like Japanese hand roll - the raw fish on top was fresh and the style was so cute. The fried tomato on top of lemon ice cream was a surprise and I loved it! We selected 12 course "Martin's choice" and it came with duck, sweetbread, crab, beef, fish, and many more. The sweetbread tastes like Asian marinated sauces, which we loved it. The crab covered with sauces which was made as shaved iced. The ice which made with sauces melted in my mouth along with the fresh crab. Awesome. Duck liver was also very tasty even I usually don't eat duck liver. The lobster soup was very strong and you felt like eating a real lobster. Only small issue is that we got a small piece of crab shell on our plate. The coffee ice cream tiramisu was great. I personally think the lemon ice cream was too bitter but my bf loved it. We are so lucky and honored to visit Martin's kitchen and amazingly they only have 5 staff. So clean, so many different sauces from various countries, and chef Martin is so passionate and still experimenting new dishes using new ingredients. Of course, services was awesome. I think the executive chef/owner Martin was not working for winning Michelin. However, doing something he loves with passion and do it to the best, then the honor and awards came. I learned an amazing lesson tonight at this Michelin star restaurant.

This is a great bohemian type cafe next to one of the canals in Utrecht. It feels like Baked and…read moreWired, but in a bigger space. I was casing out places to eat and this place was crowded so I strolled around the area and circled back until it was less crowded. It's pretty much straight forward. You enter and order at the cashier and pay then sit down in one of the areas. I ended up table hopping while I was waiting for my coffee and vegan sateh sandwich. If you have a good seat near the window, it's a good place to people watch! Anyway, the coffee was excellent and the vegan sandwich was flavorful. This is a mixed use space as they sell independent vinyl records. Cool place and cool vibe!

What a nice little Café in an area of Utrecht that recently became popular for its…read morefresh-organic-everything selfmade-food scene. The guys running the Café now how to make good quality coffee. We chose a filter coffee for two people which was served in a big glas pot. Usually I am not a big fan of fruity coffee but I was surprised by the aroma of this coffee bean. Taking some chairs outside and sitting on the sidewalk was not a problem at all. I can really see why this Café is so popular and always crowded. But whatch out, payment is with pin only!