We really enjoyed our lunch here. The staff was all friendly and attentive. We were there on Sunday…read moreso we were able to get the Sunday roast dinner which was excellent. We also enjoyed the wings and dumplings. Sat outside and enjoyed the views- really cool place with great vibe.

Of course we had to visit The Black Dog while in Amsterdam.. well because we have a black dog. We…read morestarted off with drinks, it was a beer for me and a coca-cola for my husband. For food it was the soup of the day with bread and chicken gyoza for me and the traditional English Sunday roast for my husband (this is available every Sunday while supplies last). It was a cool spot to visit.

Stopped by after a long day of walking and doing touristy things…read more They were kind enough to fit us in the bar and took our order despite the place being very crowded and busy! All of the food we ordered was great!

We loved our dinner here. It was our first in Amsterdam and it was a lovely experience. We even…read morereturned the next day to enjoy a glass of wine outside.

Excellent burgers. Reasonable prices. Iright on the pedestrian zone I enthusiastically recommend!read more

Cuddle Pub has a cool, relaxed vibe with friendly service and great music. Hubs and I split the…read moreArgentinian sausage (so tasty!) and a yummy burger, paired with a nice, cold local IPA on draft. They also have a full bar if beer isn't your thing. Our table overlooked the alley, which added a little character to the whole experience. Would I go back? Yup!

Of the many watering holes in Amsterdam, P Arendsnest has been one of my favorites for 20+ years…read more Departing from the typical Heineken or Amstel bar, Arendsnest offers up dozens of local brews and genevers in a friendly, welcoming & warm atmosphere. If you're stuck on getting a Heineken, they still can fix you up...but why not try a similar alternative?

I was looking for a place with some local brews, found this place. When we walked in 90's country…read morewas playing, wasn't expecting that vibe. Not a complaint, just wasn't on my bingo card. Wood panels, cheese & meat boards and a large chalkboard of the beers, it felt like being in Wisconsin. The bartender is friendly and knowledgeable, very attentive. Love all of the local brews. This place made me happy, highly recommended.

Awesome place! Found it wandering the streets of Amsterdam and was hungry. Saw it had good reviews…read moreand decided to try it out. I had their tomato soup, cheese toastie and fries. I also tasted the spicy meat egg rolls and shrimp tempura which were all delicious. They had a nice sweet and spicy chilli sauce to dip everything in and it was really good, although service was slow, which I suppose is expected in Europe by now no? The food was great and for the price, very inexpensive. The bread that came with my soup was homemade and seriously one of the best breads I have ever had, let alone at some random pub! I also had this nice beer called Wieckse which is a nice white beer if thats your thing. The atmosphere here is very chill and easy going, good place to go with friends or for a few hours of drinking/eating and talking. Overall I say this place is nice, relaxed and I would recommend it to anyone staying or living in Amsterdam :-)

Of the many little cafes we tried in Amsterdam this was my favorite. There is a quiet and local…read morevibe about it and the man working behind they bar was so friendly. The bitterballen is a must try! They're like hot balls of lava because they're freshly fried, so let them cool first but you'll be happy you ordered them.

A chill place with lots of drink options. The outside seating is great. The food is good…read more It's a neighborhood hangout and can get crowded at times. When I pass by i'm often wishing I had time to stop and relax there.

Ultra-local dive but the staff was friendly and the food was good. I had chicken satay with peanut…read moresauce and my companion had pasta, both quite tasty. Games available if you are so inclined.

Great location to dine outdoors overlooking one of the many canals. I enjoyed the Moscow mule &…read moretomato soup very much. My friend was not too impressed with the grilled cheese. Our server was friendly.

The Pastrami sándwich was the highlight of my day. The rest of place was nice and cozy, but the…read morepastrami sandwich is everything. Many good flavors.

Decided to try this place after looking for a place to eat with our teens. They had good reviews…read moreand so we walked over. It is a pub, so set your expectations. It's small and cozy and the lights are low for ambiance. We were greeted and seated quickly. The server was friendly and answered our questions with no issues. The husband and I tried several sours (I wish I had take. A pic of what I had because it was tasty!) He had braised pork, I had Fleming stew, one teen had duck and the other a burger. Everything came out hot and was tasty! There was no rush to eat and get out (this is the European way) and we enjoyed what seemed like a lot of locals enjoying the place. That's how we know we've got a good place...when it's full of locals. The highlight was the resident cat, who made an appearance to my and my daughters delight. He ru s the place, as he walks all over the bar and earns his keep probably by keeping the mice away. We would definitely eat her again the next time we are in Amsterdam.

Drinking a beer at the bar and suddenly the unhappy barman decides we will not be served anymore…read more Never been treated like this by a barman in my life before. Stunned by the experience.

Wandering around Amsterdam, this place was a pleasant find. Five floors up, it offers a view of the…read morecity 270 degrees. It's a great space and quite the escape from the tourist scrum below. Foodies will adore sitting at the kitchen bar to watch all the action. At night I'm sure it will have a clubby vibe, but during the day has a light filled cafe feel. As someone who's family is from Singapore, I'm familiar with most all of the dishes. So happy they have picked up on a lot of the local flavor and dishes (murtabak!) But they are definitely their own take. The dishes benefit from professional cookery skills and presentation. Spice levels are scaled, but the flavors are all there and all authentic. I sat at the kitchen bar and chatted up the chef and kitchen, ordered murtabak, sate, and nasi goreng. If you had sate as true street food, you would get a spindly bit of charred-out and stringy meat (ah the memories). Here it is cooked on open charcoal and finished in a convection oven; results in tender bites of chicken and so much more enjoyable. I could be happy just eating the peanut sauce and rice. This food is labor intensive, and I truly appreciate the kitchen staff who put in the work. You have to credit a chef who will source candle nuts for his curry sauce preparations. I challenge you to find a candle nut anywhere in Europe or North America. Happy that they do not overly rely on salt to season. And for the one customer at service who asked for salt, they received a collective, and concealed, eye roll from the kitchen. Bravo. For the nasi goreng, a spiced fried rice, I was surprised they kept the flavor of dried shrimp (or maybe it was ikan bilis). It's an acquired taste, akin to sardines or whiting, and lends a savory umami flavor. Not everyone would like it, so I respect a place that will but it front and center in a rice dish. Then again, for a people whose national dish is raw herring with onions, maybe not so much of a leap. I think it's worth a stop while chef Luke is around.

Ron Gastrobar Downtown was our first real dinner on our recent trip to Amsterdam. My friend is the…read moreone that discovered this restaurant and made the reservations ahead of time, and from the pictures, it looked like a fun place to eat. I was excited. From research, it seems as though Amsterdam is known for having some good Indonesian food, so that was something we made a priority of trying while we were there. Though somewhat pricey, the entertainment, decor, and food here definitely exceeded our expectations. To eat, we had already decided to order the rijsttafel (rice table), which is essentially a variety of small Indonesian dishes. In total, I believe there were about 15 that we were comfortably able to share and enjoy. In addition, we ordered a few street food appetizers, which included the black angus tartare, tacos, and albacore tuna tartare. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good. I particularly enjoyed the street food appetizers, which were presented very uniquely. While I'm glad we tried the rijsttafel for the authentic experience, there were only a few dishes from it that I really enjoyed. Still, I'd recommend ordering it for the experience. It was pretty cool to try so many Indonesian specialties in one meal. If looking for a fun restaurant to dine at in central Amsterdam, Ron Gastrobar is an option you should heavily consider. The ambiance and atmosphere are unrivaled, and you are bound to have a great time. The live performances are very enjoyable. Service was also very accommodating and friendly, and the drinks were superb. Go ahead and check this place out!