Easily one of the best "let us cook for you" menus in The Netherlands. There is nothing I love more…read morethan stumbling upon a hidden gem restaurant like Benjamin while wandering around the city centre. I'm not going to lie, since coming to The Netherlands, I have missed the bold, inventive and thoroughly delightful menus at restaurants in New York City and San Francisco. To be honest, I never expected to find this in Arnhem - a small city in the East of The Netherlands, but alas - here I am gushing about it. Tucked away just off one of the main streets in the city centre, The Benjamin is the perfect location for a quiet, central dining experience in Arnhem. The decor is bright, modern and cozy. And the staff were so attentive and accommodating. We went for the 4-course surprise menu. I am a huge fan of letting chefs really put their full creativity on display. And this one was exactly as described: surprising, delightful, delicious! I think in The Netherlands they would say "hartstikke lekker". The 4-Course Surprise Menu Course 1: Duck salad with five-spice mayonnaise The dish had subtle Asian-influenced flavours in a light starter. I loved the play of the different textures with the shredded duck and the creamy mayonnaise, and how it was done in such a way that wasn't too heavy. Course 2: Salmon Soup with Tarragon I am baffled by how the chef at Benjamin was able to put so much flavour into this soup! It was amazing. How a salmon soup with no actual chunks of salmon could be packed with so much flavour.. it was incredible! And maybe I am just too much a fan of Tarragon - but wow! It was such a good pair with the salmon. Course 3: Bavette Steak over sweet potato puree, a stilton butter, and fresh figs and turnips I'm going to be honest, by this time we were a little confused at the thought of having steak after a salmon and a duck dish. And to add to the confusion - I was a little dubious when I heard fig, stilton, sweet potato and steak were in this dish. I don't know what kind of magic they are cooking up at Benjamin, but somehow it all made sense when I took a bite into this course. All the different flavours and textures married together perfectly in this dish. The crunch from the turnips and the freshness form the figs with the unbelievably smooth texture of the sweet potato puree, the sharpness of the stilton butter.. amazing! And to top it all off, a perfectly seared Bavette steak that cut like butter. Course 4: Asparagus Ice Cream with basil oil, roasted quinoa and ginger caramel sauce. Desserts like this are what I live for. I love dishes that completely challenge my understanding of what should be savoury and what should be sweet. I have never had an Asparagus dessert, and yet somehow Benjamin left me in awe of what I have been missing in my life. The ice cream was beautifully bright with this very-present flavour of asparagus; a perfect balance between being too shy and too overpowering. The ginger caramel was amazing, so vibrant, so sweet, and a beautiful texture when combined with the crunchy roasted quinoa. And what a surprise to have this delightful burst of fresh basil flavour radiating throughout this dessert! The menu was certainly full of surprises. All in all, it has been a long time since I have dined at a restaurant that had such a strong grasp of flavour, texture and presentation. So much so that they are able to deftly challenge what should and should not be paired together or made into a soup/ dessert / starter, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my time dining at Benjamin and strongly recommend it for those foodies looking to broaden their horizons with food. Also, side note: I had one of the best Rose's of my life here. Amazing!

Excellent, The ceviche starter could easily be a signature dish in a Michelin star restaurant. All…read morethe dishes were different, creative and very tasteful. Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere, great staff, very personable service. A bit too much sauce on the pork kebab but…read morethe hamburger was amazing! Will be back in Amsterdam in a couple of weeks and likely will visit again

Enjoyed the lunch buffet on a weekday: €15. Included tea, coffee, milk and juice as you like. Some…read morecold starterts (cheese, salad, fish and meat), hot dishes (fish and meat) and dessert (vanilla ice cream, fruit and cream). On a warm day, opt for a table on the terrace. There are also tables in the shade. No haute cuisine, but you get what you pay for. Reasonable priced.

I cannot believe I have forgotten to review this wonderful restaurant. I came here already over…read morethirty years ago (pfff, no, don't do the math), back when it was only a type of glorified café/restaurant, and our dogs were welcome and would lay under the table while we were enjoying game that was hunted locally (sometimes by my then husband), and delivered from the local butcher shop. They were always respected for their authentic way of cooking foods, prepared with diligence and French finesse. I have not had a bad meal in all the years we have eaten there. They always make you feel special and have a lovely selection of wines and cocktails. This last time we sat next to the window to the kitchen: really fun as an aspiring cook to see how they run it. Plates were lined up and partially prepped. One of the more exclusive places around the Hoge Veluwe that I highly recommend. Enjoy your lunch, dinner or drinks!

Amazing burger alert! Wally Burger was slammed packed with a constant stream of people coming in…read morethe whole time we were there.......and for good reason! Mr & I ordered the tempeh burger w/ an egg. Homemade patty with all kinds of shredded veggies & candied hazelnuts & believe me when I tell you this combo totally worked! All on a homemade bun they baked right next door in their very own bakery Fries were paired with the rosemary Mayo - perfection! Service was super nice, super friendly & the food super delish!

Delicious burgers and and very friendly crew (boss). A very solid burger in the Netherlands…read more Man do I love burgers...

A western style resaurant with cowboys and indians etc. We go here at least a few time year. I love…read morethe mixed grill. In the summer you can sit outside to eat. The only annoying thing about this place is the fact that whenever it's someones birthday, they make a big deal out of it with music and parade. Can't a guy have his steak in peace?! The food is amazing so that's good :)

Texas Ribhouse is a bit of an odd place. Situated in a residential area of rural Woudenberg sits…read morethis rather large restaurant styled in a cowboy Western style. Once inside you are greeted in the same atmosphere of cowboys and girls, but always welcome and with a service almost un-Dutch. Fast, efficient and above all great food! Their speciality is steak and assorted carnivorous violence like ribs or pork chops. But come here for the great steaks! From a 200 gr. lady steak to a 1 kilogram T-Bone, the quality is excellent. You can also get specially riped meat which is personally cut for you. Personal favorite is the New York steak. 400 grams of beefy delight. Having been to the US a couple of times, I must say one of the best steaks I had is here only 10 miles from where I live ;-) Highly recommended!

This is a true American burger place in Ede! Low prices, very friendly service and tasty food…read more Portions are the American size, so you won't leave the place hungry. Interior has nice decisions, all very American style. I like! :-) Make sure you reserve a table during the weekend as it tends to be crowded, also with groups. This place is a good fit kids. Parking space available nearby.

My mom and I came here on our day trip to the Netherlands to visit an old friend…read more He wanted us to have an authentic Dutch experience, and this was the restaurant he chose after our day of exploring. It was great! The restaurant has an old farmhouse/ diner feel. It kinda reminds me of what Perkins looked like when I was a kid. The service was ok. It was a little difficult to order without an English menu (thank you Google Translate)! Mom got a sweet pancake with powdered sugar and apricots. I got the savory with salad, walnuts and goat cheese. Both were delicious! The pancakes itself was spongy and perfect! It's flat and more crepe like to what Americans usually expect. Don't forget the Stroop!

Great place! Best pannekoek, according to family members, is:…read moreDad - plain bacon Mom - Hubertus (hunter sauce and slow cooked meat) Oldest son - apple and bacon Oldest daughter - natural Second oldest son - plain bacon as well Third son - bacon and cheese We have been coming to this place for years and years. I don't think you can order a pannekoek and not like it, as long as you are picking toppings you like (shoarma, sweet). Plenty of parking, free. Great place to play for kids. Special kid pannekoeken at special prices. Definitely recommend this place.