Over the course of two months, I think I came to this restaurant about five times. It might be my…read morefavorite in Groningen. There are three floors. When you make the reservation (and you really should make a reservation), you choose where you want to dine. The menu also differs, depending on where you sit. On the ground floor, that's the restaurant. I've dined there the most. I love trying their cocktails and their bitterballen aren't that bad. You almost can't go wrong with the dish that you choose; they also change and rotate so it might already be a different menu. I sat upstairs once. It was a small plates sharing menu with more cocktails to try! In other words, it was a more extensive cocktail menu. Every time I've been the food and the cocktails have been excellent. They also have beer in case you just want to do that. The decor is fun and quirky with an Indiana Jones/Jungle Cruise flavor. I would highly recommend getting a reservation if you're in Groningen.

ik kreeg gewoon gratis koffie refill zonder te vragen vond ik super chill want ik was nog half…read moreslaperig haha. koffie sterk maar niet bitter en kwam snel. bediening relaxed en niet opdringerig. plek zelf wat rumoerig maar wel gezellig veel planten ook. ik bleef langer hangen dan ik dacht

I definitely recommend Café Hooghoudt as a place to go for a dinner or simply for a coffee. I have…read morebeen there couple of times and always enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Last time I have ordered a delicious goat cheese salad. As for a dessert part, I am in love with their brownie!

Great food, friendly service and decent prices. This place was a surprisingly great find down a…read moreside street on our hunt for food before the David Bowie museum. It was empty but we decided to go in, and were pleasantly rewarded. I had the Moroccan stew, which was great, and my partner had the salmon which was fantastic. Would highly recommend as a decent place to relax and have good without expectations or hubris.

The food is nice and good quality. We had the fish dishes and they were delicious and fresh. It is…read morealso very reasonably priced. The service was good, but the place was not busy at the time. It would be 5 stars, if they had good wine. The wine they sold in glasses was of poor quality (like a 4€ bottle in a supermarket) and this is why they don't get 5 stars. You could taste the sulphites and the only wines (two kinds) sold per glass were either sweet or semi-dry. I would gladly pay more for a decent glass, because the food deserves it.

Ok so I was in Holland and don't speak a lick of Dutch and this restaurants menu is all Dutch…read more Thankfully just about everyone in Holland speaks English and I was with a colleague who also spoke Dutch but if you don't, the servers were extremely helpful and friendly. This is a gastro-pub style restaurant in the heart of a busy college town. They have many beers on tap including a full bar. We started with a salmon "stacked" appetizer which was smoked salmon with very thin crisp crackers in between and some shaved cheese - it was very light and delicious. I then chose a sea bass cooked in a salt shell which came out moist and delicious. The server filleted it for me and it came with some vegetables on the side. A delicious light meal which was perfect after a long day of international flying.

If you like meat, this is your restaurant in Groningen. I came here with three work colleagues…read more The concierge at the hotel recommended Zwarte Schaap (black sheep) for meat, which a colleague asked for. I ordered cotes de beef, a ribeye in the US. It was good bit not great. The draft Heineken was fabulous. I had four beers. We order bread and Vietnamese spring rolls for appetizers.

5 stars baby, can't hold back the enthusiasm I have for this tucked away Brooklyn-style alleyway…read morerestaurant. I'm talkin lady-n-the-tramp candlelight with a west side story staircase entrance. Food, as a vegetarian, is great, meat lovers would probably dig the options as well. I didn't even order dessert I can't handle the home made ice cream or the strawberry white chocolate tart. Not this time. Internet for working or writing on yelp, beers on tap and I hear there's live music quite often at the bar downstairs. I don't want to overstate things but her pakhuis might be the coolest place to eat in all of Groningen! --- chhhhhallenge!

The food itself was alright, however being an Indonesian it was not as good as the 'real' stuff. To…read morebe completely honest nothing will be comparable to the food back home. Prices were kind of expensive, especially for a student. Service was somewhat slow and the menu was a little bit confusing at first. But the overall atmosphere is pretty good.

Awesome adventure of culinary greatness! This was the first time eating Indonesian Get ready for…read moresome very sweet and some slightly spicy foods here. I had the rice plate deluxe which came with three types if rice, a soup, four or five sheets if roasted meat, and a variety of toppings for the rice and done marinated/braised vegetables. I was stuffed! We also had the fried Indonesians snacks- think spring roll and slightly fried shumais. Great atmosphere, close to the canal.

My Italian colleague loves this place. It goes without saying that he loves the food. Gustatio is…read moresmall and their menu is limited. Because the space is small, you absolutely have to make a reservation. I went on a Sunday afternoon, almost right when they opened, and I didn't have a reservation. They offered me a table outside. The table still had cigarette dust on it. The menu is short but representative of Italian cuisine. I think I ordered the wrong thing because I didn't find it spectacular. My Italian colleague advised that the Roman dishes are the best. If you need authentic Italian food in Groningen, go to Gustatio. If you go to Gustatio, make a reservation!

Atmosphere: 5/5 Cozy and intimate dining room with about 10…read moretables. The atmosphere is unassuming, serving as the perfect backdrop for a superb meal Food: 5/5 The food was striking. The flavors were masterfully tuned into a rich and beautiful medley. I ordered the daily special, pappardelle with boar - A M A Z I N G! Service: 5/5 The service was impressive. One person was taking care of the entire front of house and she deserves an award. She did everything, from checking vaccination cards, assigning tables, taking food orders, delivering food, busing tables and more. She did all with gusto and a radiant smile

I happened upon this restaurant while taking a stroll to find something different. I have always…read morewanted to try Thai food, but simply never had. I often thought the food might be too spicy. As apart of my study abroad experience I have decided to try new things. I am so happy that I did. This is a fabulous restaurant, small yet chic. I would have to say this restaurant would be perfect for date night. The dining area is large with elegant lighting and decor. Floor to ceiling windows gives this restaurant a New York City vibe, so I would say it doubles as a nice spot for people watching. The food was fantastic. As this was my first time I decided to go small. I ordered Piek Kai (marinated chicken wings), and Tom Yum Kai (a Thai version of chicken soup). These items were flavorful with just the right amount of spice. Neither over cooked nor under cooked, the chicken was crispy and delicious. I also feel the prices were very reasonable. My order came to 12,20 euros. Not bad at all for a soup and an appetizer. I would have given this restaurant five stars had I not have had to pay for a to go bag. Evidently this is a running theme in the Netherlands; one is charged for a bag in a number of stores. I would advise bringing your own bag if taking food to go.

Loved the food, especially the appetizers although I wish they had different sauces with them other…read morethan the typical sweet chili. Nice ambiance and staff, had a great date night.