This restaurant has a special place in my heart! I stayed at an airbnb right next to De Wandelaar…read moreand talked to the owner a few times during my stay. The interior was very warm and cozy. Most people dining were locals, which was a refreshing and interesting environment that fascinates me when traveling. The food was absolutely amazing - we had the fish entree and steak entree. The fish entree was honestly one of the best seafood dishes that I've ever had, perfectly cooked and with a great balance of flavors. The bearnaise sauce was insanely good as well. The people working here are so sweet and welcoming, and I think that this restaurant really reflects Haarlem as a whole - effortlessly charming and cozy.

Finally had a chance to stop-in to this slightly hidden gem in Haarlem last week for a friend's…read morebirthday dinner and it was really, really nice! We sat outside because it was almost warm enough in Holland ;), and everyone ordered a 3-course option. I had a lentil salad starter that was fantastic, a salmon entree that was good - not quite as cooked as I prefer salmon to be, and a creme brulee for dessert, which was off-the-charts fantastic. OFF. THE. CHARTS. CREME. BRULEE!! The wine selection wasn't quite as good as the food, but not bad. The ambience is perfect in this quiet, church-centered neighborhood, and I can't wait to go back and sit inside - because the interior looks super gezellig! A very good find.

All I can say is wow......the food is simply wonderful here. Defitely worth a visit, takeout or…read moredelivery. It was definitely a special experience.

From the owner: At Petossi we serve dishes with the best Dutch ingredients combined with exciting and international…read moreflavours. "Dutch game, meat from nearby farms, Nortsea fish from IJmuiden harbor and local vegetables of the season." We serve Dutch cheeses, the best Dutch wines and ofcourse a great assortiment of classic french and international wines.

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!!

Beautiful location overlooking the sea (on the beach). I had the chicken satay (not too sure what…read moreit's called in Dutch). The chicken was extremely tender and delicious, though I feel like it was smothered in too much sauce. Other than that, the fries and salad were delicious and I am very glad to have the opportunity to try this place. My friends love the steaks here as well, as supposedly the steaks are from Australia. I wouldn't mind coming back to try more goodies next time!

Very comfortable, cozy restaurant with an amazing view! Tomato soup and Machiatto Latte are…read moreexcellent. Will definitely return. Only complaint would be that there is a note on menu stating it is not possible to split checks. This is hard when traveling with a large group of people.

Great small plates! I've eaten here three times - very late on the patio. The place is as good as…read moreit gets for late night small plates and drinks. I'm sure dinner is just as good. 1 - great service, friendly, English speaking. 2- good food. Delicious (Lekker). Seriously good "bites" for under €4. Gotta try a few! 3 - Great location A non-touristy place. Great location. Don't let the crowds sitting outside intimidate you. There are always places to sit. Great small-bite menu. Good tunes playing too. I even heard an old Chicago remix song. It was hilarious but good. Food is unique and very Lekker.

I came here on a Saturday evening and it was completely packed. I didn't have a reservation so my…read moreparty had to sit outside. It wasn't bad but it was a little cold, fortunately they had the heaters on. I have learned the hard way that Europeans take much longer to cook food than Americans. So I made sure to load up on the appetizers. I ordered the bread (3 euros), peking duck (3 euros, more like a spring roll with duck meat on the inside), salmon tartar (3 euros), and fries (3 euros). Of course, there is no such thing as "free refill" for your soda here in Europe so drink responsibly. I waited for about 40 minutes for my entree to come. I mean, based on European standard, it ain't bad. For entree, I tried the lamb and it was delicious. It came with string beans, mashed potatoes, and some other vegetables. The service was great and the servers were all friendly. Definitely a good meal. Expect to pay about 20 - 40 euros per person for dinner here. Good for both small and large groups. No wifi here but you could pick up the city wifi (weak connections). They take credit cards here. Menus available in both English and Dutch.

We came to Haarlem for a day trip and was looking for a place to eat when we saw a sign outside…read morethat said "Dutch Cooking" we passed by and walked around the town and decided to come back to this cute little restaurant. We're so glad we did. Kenny the owner greeted us, and made us feel right at home. He has only been open a few weeks and the placed looked amazing. So charming. Balletje has a very small menu but the food is absolutely amazing, and tastes as close to home made as you can get. Kenny suggested a very nice white wine to go with my dinner. I was pleasantly surprised it was actually really good. (I don't remember the name of it but it was from Australia) I had the Beef Meatball Boerenkool Stew with the "This-Gravy" Sauce, so fresh, and flavorful. The only downside is there are no desserts, yet. I highly recommend eating here, if you are looking for authentic dutch food.

Delicious food, great service, lovely atmosphere, reasonable prices -- what more could you want!…read moreI'm vegetarian and my friend ordered meat. We both enjoyed our meals. The friendly restaurant owner and chef came out to thank us and receive feedback in the meal. :-)

Friendly service. Comfortable atmosphere. Food was unique, fresh, and well-prepared. Loved the mint…read moretea!

A great place for lunch. Enjoy the patio with views of the river and windmill. Salmon sandwich was…read moredelightful.

For a beach club/restaurant this is very good. We had a wonderful wedding party for a family member…read morehere. Everyone was impressed and had a fabulous time! The service was great, food delicious and the set up was wonderful. I love their huge smoker (BBQ) and wood burning everywhere. It smells so good and keeps you warm at night. We had lunch here the following morning and it was a delightful view of the ocean and a nice menu.

As a beach club this place is very nice, good lounge beds and nice terras, good crowd…read more The food however is another story. The snacks are good, but the burgers are just awful prefab food. Unacceptable for that price (17 Euro's) and just a pity, considering the nice vibe of the place.

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.