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    Haesje Claes

    4.1 (140 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Modern European
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The stomppot (potatoe) dish is a local classic. The gravy, sausage, meatball and bacon we're all masterpieces in their own right.
    Rachel L.

    Haesje Claes was a fantastic find! We had reservations here our first night in Amsterdam. They had a large and elaborate menu with tons of local specialties as well as a googly assortment of gluten free options (and the best gluten free bread I've ever had - a tiny little loaf hot from the oven!) The first night I had the goat cheese salad and my husband had a side salad - both really good, fresh, lots of toppings, etc. We both had the Stamppot (carrots/onions and sauerkraut respectively), which was incredible!! It was so good that we made reservations for our last night in town and returned. The second time I had a GF traditional stew - a mix of beef, potatoes, gravy and sweet cooked red cabbage. I don't remember what my husband had --- honestly I may not have taken my eyes off the stew and bread!! We tried to save room for dessert but couldn't manage. I wanted to share this with you all on Yelp (and remember the name for our next trip)!

    Sauerkraut Stamppot (pretty good)
    John N.

    This place taste like a hybrid of Southern American food & British food. It's authentic Dutch food (which i do not know much about) but my wife and i were recommended to try this place for authentic Dutch food. We got here at 7:30pm on Monday night (without reservations) and it was slammed packed! The restaurant is 3 floors and they were fully booked. We first went thru the front door when the come in front of us were told to come thru the side door after they told the waiter they did not have reservations. A few minutes later, a different waiter asks if we had reservations (he was not very nice or friendly... Pretty rude actually). When i told him no, he said "sorry we are fully booked!". We were hangary so we weren't going to get turned down that easily so my wife went to the side door like the couple in front of us and she was greeted by this same rude waiter that turned us down a few minutes earlier at the front door. While this was going on, i was still waiting by the front door by the outdoor seating when one of the patrons from US saw what was happening. He said he had a reservation for 4 but that they only use the reservations for 2 and that we could try to use the other half of their reservations which we did!!! About 45 minutes of this back and forth, we were seated. Although our waitress was very nice, the food and the service was not worth all the trouble or the hype. We started with salted herring which was just average herring but a bit overpriced. The shrimp croquettes were also just average but very overpriced (2 for 11€). My wife had the tomato soup (pretty decent), meatball stamppot (pretty good),and apple pie (just ok). The meatball stamppot looked better than it tasted and the meatball itself tasted a bit gamey. I had the sauerkraut stamppot which was pretty good. The bacon was stale & dry, the sausage was pretty juicy & flavorful, and the meatball was also gamey. I personally didn't think this place lived up to the hype but they do seem to have a good following as we saw a tour bus dropping tourists of 30+ every 30 minutes or so.

    Combo appetizer
    Mike M.

    Good traditional food is, but just ok. I just asked for traditional home food, so I guess that's what I got....

    Traditional gluten free braised beef with gravy and beets.
    Denise M.

    I was a huge fan of this restaurant from the moment I walked in the atmosphere was rustic but classic with old wooden furniture and much to my delight traditional gluten free Dutch offerings what was incredibly hard to find in Amsterdam. The menu is translated into multiple languages including Japanese. I staff were accommodating but busy, don't expect them to stay at your table long if you are undecided. One of the best dinners in Amsterdam. I highly recommend it for those who are gluten free.

    Pea soup
    Franco C.

    Monday night. Very busy place. Seated promptly. Server pleasant and efficient. Placed drink and food order. Beverage came quickly. But took some time. Well worth the wait. Pea soup was excellent. Filled with smoked sausages. Nice size portion.then cane the fish stockpot. Filled with mussels, salmon and prawns. Excellent meal.

    Fries came with our meals
    Jennifer R.

    I was between giving this place a 3 or 4, but not because of the food or experience here, but more because I don't think I LOVE Dutch food. The short: this spot came recommended as a "traditional Dutch" place in Amsterdam to try out. Our hotel concierge called it Americanized Dutch. Whatever it is, it feels super authentic. The longer: we came here after a full day of walking and exploring, so we appreciated the affordable, intimate Dutch decor inside and outside of the space. The space looks like it hasn't been renovated in years, but has that old school Dutch charm. They give you warm, brown bread & butter to start. We started with the Dutch split pea soup. Our waiter was awesome... when we told him we were sharing, he automatically split the bowl into two smaller bowls for us. I got the beef stew, and my friend got a traditional Dutch meat & potato dish with sauerkraut. The portions were huge, and they came with a side of french fries. My meat was super tender, and I loved the apple compote & beef combo, but the potatoes were a little bland and I didn't love the cabbage. My friend loved her dish. We are really glad this was one of the few spots we stopped in Amsterdam for a sit-down meal. It felt homey & reflective of our time here.

    Dutch shrimp croquettes
    Mel T.

    Made a resso but showed up half an hour late. They had no idea that we were even late because they were also half an hour behind on all of their reservations. It didn't seem very organized. I decided to go with the prix fixe (I believe it was 25 Euros). This came with an appetizer, select entrees, and a dessert. To start, I chose the salad, which came with some ham. No complaints there. We also ordered the Dutch shrimp croquette which was a regular croquette (2) on the side of a salad with some Dutch shrimps. I was under the impression that the shrimp was in the croquette, but this wasn't the case. Either way, the shrimp that was there was good. They're super tiny but packed with flavor, and a nice change from the typical shrimp I would normally eat in the state. For my main, I went for the stamppot with meatball. I liked my first few bites (maybe because I was hungry) but the more I ate it, the more it tasted like processed meat. My boyfriend compared it to the canned vienna sausage. The stamppot it came served on top of wasn't bad. It was my first experience with stamppot, so I wasn't sure what to expect. It's basically just mashed potatoes with cabbage. It wasn't horrible but I probably wouldn't order that again. Not my thing. My boyfriend had the rack of lamb with white cabbage stamppot and port sauce. The lamb was cooked perfectly and came in a huge portion. I would say this was the best dish of the night. That is, if you're not counting dessert. We finished off our meal with the vanilla ice cream with strawberry sauce and cream. I tasted some crushed stroopwafels somewhere in there, which was my favorite part. The service was mediocre at best. I think it could have been because they had too many people to take care of. The host was really nice though. He checked on us more than our waiter did. Bottom line, I was expecting great things, but got an average experience. It seems as though this restaurant is geared more towards tourists, so that might be why. They even have menus in multiple languages. If you really want to try this place, do so only if there's a short wait. Anything longer than 20 minutes here is not worth it.

    Stamppot of the day (",)
    Rodrigo T.

    Every since I started coming to Amsterdam for work I've always been searching for a place where I can have proper Dutch food, so I asked one of my Dutch colleague where she goes for a proper Dutch meal and she handed me a card that bore this establishments name. This place is definitely amazing. The food is great, the service is wonderful and I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant. It's extremely popular to the locals so expect a line when you're going for prime time dinner. Life is great, , experience culture. (",)

    Haesje Claes.
    Andrew L.

    Restaurant Haesje Claes is tucked away on a narrow street south of Dam Square. It looks small on the outside, but is large and busy on the inside. Still, it maintains an inviting atmosphere, intimately divided into several dining rooms. We were seated in the Red Dining Room, with dark wood paneling and a display of Delftware along the walls. Very elegant. Dinner was a chance to try several Dutch specialties. The soup course was Erwtensoep (Pea Soup with Sausage). (I've never had such good pea soup!) The main was Hutspot (Hotchpotch), a Dutch stew combining a meatball, sausage, and bacon with potatoes. That was really good! To top it all off, dessert was a folded Dutch pancake with ice cream. Dutch cuisine is hearty fare that holds many surprises! Definitely recommend Haesje Claes to try it. The restaurant provides free WiFi.

    Stamppot
    Vic M.

    Still excellent service with great authentic Dutch food. Every time I visit Amsterdam I eat here at least once and even 2 days in a row. I have never been dissappointed. I've also recommended Haesje Claes to a number of friends and to date all have enjoyed it.

    Stamppot and beer. Absolutely amazing. Amsterdam...how are you so incredible?
    Jordan B.

    Must go. Stop reading. Just go. Do not come to Amsterdam without going here. This place is the ultimate in local, old-world, authentic, cuisine of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The establishment is absolutely adorable. It really gives you a feel for the tradition, culture, and unique cuisine of this amazing place. Also, they are the best place in town to get the local specialty: Stamppot! My Wife and I were recommended here by locals for local eats in a traditional spot and we got everything we ever wanted. When we travel, we try to find the most authentic examples of indigenous culture and food. This spot was that and more. This is by no means a tourist trap. If anything, it seemed to be all locals in there. It's casual, comfortable, intimate, and so tasty. We came starving and left stuffed. The prices are moderate, not cheap, but not terribly expensive, and it was well worth it. Great beer as well. The package deal for authenticity, ambiance, food, and drink!

    Michelle S.

    This was my first meal in Amsterdam. The concierge at our hotel recommended this location and said this is an authentic "grandmas cooking" restaurant, and that's exactly what this hearty well-seasoned food tasted like. The atmosphere here is rather quiet and they have plenty of seating. When we walked in there were some people with regular jeans on and others in business suits. The scenery is quite antiquated, as is most of the scenery in Amsterdam, but it added to the experience of being in this amazing place. We got the three course menu that comes with an appetizer, main course, and dessert. They also bring out fresh bread and butter prior to anything else. By the time dessert came out, we had to take it to go because we were full. Definitely a cool place to check out for some authentic Dutch food.

    Arthur F.

    Great food, cold beer. What a combo! This place is a gem. The service, food outstanding. I love when you order a main and the chef automatically splits into two separate plates. You won me over with that move. Most importantly the place is clean, excellent service and the food delicious. Highly recommend when in Amsterdam. Returned tonight for another great meal. Don't forget desert it's delicious. Look at my pic

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    The Pantry - Bitterballen

    The Pantry

    4.6(618 reviews)
    0.8 kmCentrum
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    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!

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    The Pantry - I hadn't had Dutch apple pie since my days waiting tables at Denny's, in the '80s & this was well worth the wait.

    I hadn't had Dutch apple pie since my days waiting tables at Denny's, in the '80s & this was well worth the wait.

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    Cannibale Royale - Tomahawk steak. Sweet potato fries. Street corn.

    Cannibale Royale

    4.5(211 reviews)
    0.9 kmDe Wallen, Centrum
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    I must have walked by this place dozens of times without really knowing what was inside, but I'm so…read moreglad I finally stopped in. Located on the Rozengracht, it's super central and easy to get to from just about anywhere in the Jordaan or the Center. * The Atmosphere: It's dark, moody, and has a very cool "late-night" energy. Even if you aren't sure what it is from the street, the vibe inside is unmistakable. * The Food: If you like meat, this is your spot. The burgers are massive and juicy, and the ribs literally fall off the bone. * The Vibe: It's a bit louder and more energetic than a standard restaurant, making it perfect for a night out with a group or a casual date with great cocktails. It gets incredibly busy, so even though it feels like a "hidden" spot from the outside, you'll definitely want to book a table ahead of time. Overall: A total neighborhood win. Don't make the mistake of walking past it for as long as I did!

    Cool ambience, kind of dark and moody, the main wall is covered with clocks of all shapes and…read moresizes. We entered and seated ourselves, and within 5 minutes, a staff person greeted us, brought us a flask of tap water (tastes great and clean) and two glasses, and gave us menus. We ordered a short rib sandwich for him and a chicken Caesar sandwich for me. These come à la carte but you can add sides if you want. I was glad we didn't because the portion was generous. One thing I've noticed here is that the bread is always high quality--our sandwiches came in baguettes about 8 inches long --I had to cut mine in half to eat it lol. Both were savory and flavorful and satisfying. The meat was tender and well seasoned. We savored every bite! They both had crispy bacon in them as well. Very filling! Just what we needed to energize us after our morning at Keukenhof!

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    Cannibale Royale - Good selection of beers.

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