Interesting place: French food restaurant located in an old industrial building along 't Ij waterway. Nice view over the water. Food is good. Price is reasonable. Decent price-quality in an original setting. read more

Ceci n'est pas un hotel. But it sure is delicious. This humongous warehouse-based restaurant sits in a re-developed wharf area next to a funky art-house cinema, and numerous bars and restaurants. It is also one of my favorite experiences in Amsterdam-Noord or anywhere. The food tastes like a friend who cooks well made it for you. You can choose a la carte or prix fixe. My sea bass on mashed potatoes with sautéed mushrooms was genuinely comforting. I ate every bite. So did my 2-year old granddaughter and her serving was almost as big as mine! Attentive service by knowledgeable, gracious and ultra attractive young people when most places are suffering for lack of staff this summer of 2022. Consider the 16 foot chandelier made of glass bottles. The vintage cars perched on a hydraulic lift. The pool table. The open kitchen. On a good day, they open the doors wide and the outside blows in on a gentle breeze. read more

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I wanted to like this place more. The cod was bland and we waited over an hour for our main dish (they said something went wrong ‍). The beets and cheese plates were nice. It is an old factory so the space is really cool to check out, but not sure if it was good enough to come back a second time. read more

Hotel de Goudfazant - Beet appetizer - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

My husband and I were tipped off to this popular locals spot in North Amsterdam by our Airbnb contact, who happens to work at the restaurant (thank you, Rinze!). Since we didn't have any set plans, we decided to check it out on our last night. Reservations are highly recommended as the place was bustling despite the huge amount of seating. We were greeted so warmly by the manager and head server, and offered a welcome drink on the house when we were seated. The menu is entirely in Dutch, and our server was kind enough to translate the entire thing for us, while offering suggestions based on our preferences. I started with a seafood stew while my husband had a ceviche - we thought these were both a really great start to the meal! For our mains, I went with a fish entree which was light and fresh. My husband had the poussin which he enjoyed. Finally, we each ordered our own dessert, as I had seen the chocolate mousse and wasn't prepared to share! I can't remember what my husband ordered because I was too focused on the perfection in front of me. Highly recommend the mousse, which seemed to be very popular among the other guests as well. I loved getting a taste of the local scene at Hotel de Goudfazant and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for something off the beaten path while visiting Amsterdam. read more

Hotel de Goudfazant - Chocolate mousse with almond crunch - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Again a stellar experience. The poulet is back!!!! Yes!!! Try the local Chateau Amsterdam red wine. Super nice. It is my fav place since years. Service got better and it is always so pleasant you hardly want to leave :) read more

Great location north of Amsterdam central food is delicious, drinks organic so a little non traditional but great vibe, service and tasty food! Cool fit out. read more

This restaurant is an experience, an eclectic and interesting place. I got here with my friend by taking a tram and a local ferry. When you get there you realize that there is no hotel, only the name. If you are not a local most likely you are not going to this place since it is not easy to get to. They offer, "sail in movies" here as well in the weekends during the summer. Locals get by boat here and watch a movie. The food and service are excellent. I have tried beef tongue thinly sliced with gravy for an appetizer and it was delicious, a little rich but very nice. I also had steak with mashed potatoes, an elevated dish that was prepared perfectly. For dessert a typical Dutch dessert that consisted of a light chocolate mouse with roasted almonds and white creamy pudding sauce. The almonds added the crispy texture and it made it very nice. Before we left I was given a shot of local "moon shine" which was a pretty strong but I guess it help with digestion after a rich meal. A very nice new experience in Amsterdam. read more

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Stylish restaurant off the canals. Hard to get to - we got there by sloop. Was surprised to see there was no official dock ... we had to tie up to random pole! Happy to see that it wasn't washed away by the time we got back. I had the lamb shank and enjoyed it. Nice little selection of bottled craft beers too. Small selection on tap but good enough. Worth coming to if you're in amsterdam. Especially if you have access to a sloop. If only for the wonderful talent that graces this establishment! read more

Hotel de Goudfazant - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Incredible place - it's a can't miss experience off the beaten path of Amsterdam. It's a bit tricky to get to - ferry to noord + 2km walk/bike, but worth it. It's hands-down one of the best decorated restaurants that I've ever been to. The building is an old ship factory next to the river het ij and the owners gutted it and remodeled the inside from scratch. When you enter, if the beautiful concrete-top brick based bar doesn't catch your eye, the unique 5m chandelier hanging from the ceiling, or the car suspended on the lift, or the open kitchen should do the trip. In the summer - they open the huge doors and inside becomes outside. Top. The food is actually reasonably priced. Great, seasonal, modern menu. They don't disappoint with the food. Wine selection is nice. Service is really good. They have a large back room for private events. If going during a prime time - make sure to get reservations. Go up noord and escape the city for dinner- the hustle and bustle will be waiting for you at the end of the night. read more

This is a perfect place to end any evening. Great atmosphere and tremendous food. You'll spend ~$90 without drinks but the care taken by the chefs and the staff was exceptional. It is a little out of the way for those locked into downtown Amsterdam, but the walk from the free ferry is only 15 min and does NOT feel unsafe. You could also Uber or Taxi easily. I will not come to this city without eating here. And I'd recommend you do the same. read more

If you can find it, you'll love it! One more pearl in Amsterdam-Noord. Please keep this one to yourself ;-) The drinks are quite cheap, I think it's 1,80 for a bottle of beer, but please chose wine here ;-), the food is great! You can chose from several starters, main courses and desserts. EUR 8,50, EUR 17,00, EUR 7,50, or you chose the meal deal for EUR 30,50. Go for the lobster, you pay an extra of EUR 7,50 but I think it's worth it. The ambiance is unique in this place and not for sissy's, hceap furniture in an old factory hall decorated loft style well go see for yourself. Reservation definitely recommended! read more

Hotel de Goudfazant - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Little did my mother know, when my sister invited her to Hotel de Goudfazant for her 60th birthday dinner, that my brother had flown in from Sweden and I from the United States to surprise her. We arrived early to make sure we got there first, which is how I found some time to wander around this old garage-turned-restaurant and discover that it is, in fact, named after a song by my favorite singer Jacques Brel! Beet ik in mijn bier Bij de dikke Siaam uit Monverland Ik dronk een glas met Klaas Ik dronk een glas met Pier En sprong er aardig uit de band Die klaas hij voelde zich een Dante Die Peer wou Casanova zijn En ik de superarrogante Ik dacht dat ik mezelf kon zijn En om twaalf uur als de burgertroep Huisging uit hotel de Goudfazant Dan scholden wij ze poep En zongen vol vuur pet in de hand Burgerij, mannen van het jaar nul Vette burgerkliek Vette vieze varkens Burgerij tamme zwijnenspul Al die burger is is een ouwe ... Once I got over my excitement about the Brel reference though (which went no further than the name, as the place doesn't suit the reference whatsoever), I felt a little bit disillusioned. De Goudfazant seems to be a bit of a celebrity-spotting site. We saw a number of TV personalities and famous journalists during our dinner here. However, I found the atmosphere a little cold and barren to be honest. Large empty space, rows of tables that look a bit like someone just set up a catering lunch in an empty building. In the back space long tables were set up for an enormous party. Made me feel a little like I was at a chuck-e-cheese's or a bowling alley for a huge kids party. They haven't done a whole lot with the theme of a reused old garage. Don't get me wrong, I actually love repurposed industrial spaces, huge fan, but precisely because of that I've seen a lot of them, in different countries, and this one is not up to par. The food was good but not particularly innovative. Nor sure I'd come back all the way here to eat when there are much better restaurants in town. The main attraction of De Goudfazant, as far as I can tell, is that it's hard to find, which makes people feel like it's 'exclusive', which Dutch people love. Overall I feel like this place is more hype than substance. It's a decent restaurant, but it will be forgotten within a few years. read more

I know I know... With all the good reviews and pretty good pictures, I'm sure you are wondering why this one only gave it three stars. Well, let me tell you why. Getting to the point right away - the food looks really pretty and it's not bad to taste but I have to confess it's average and mediocre. Doesn't live up to its looks or reputation. We saw the menu and the food on others tables and we were all so excited that we ordered a little too much. So, we got the oysters; they were good but we asked the waiter where they were from and he had to go ask somebody else who had to go ask somebody else and finally after an hour into the meal, the server told us where they were from. I wana know what I'm eating before I eat it - just saying. We also had the crab with avocado where the crab was too bland and stringy, the fish was tad too oily and we didn't order the dessert bcoz the waiter never showed up to our table after our main course. So, I think you already get the picture about the service. I'm used to it but this place was quite disappointing. We went here on a hot day and they had all the shutter/doors closed . Even after we asked them to open them just a bit for air- they completely ignored us and finally when I couldn't take the heat, I asked the waiter again and he responded quite rudely. The ambience is quite cool and industrial but the place can get hot due to the high ceilings and no windows. The prices are reasonable. They have a good wine list. Will I go here again - No. Why? With so many options in Amsterdam, I wouldn't go back to an average food, bad service, difficult to get to( 15 mins walk after ferry to noord). read more

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Really really beautiful place and food. A little out of the way, and the place is not cozy but kind of mod and airy, but we loved it. Food was incredible. read more

Hotel de Goudfazant - Venison. Don't gamble, go for gold. - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Old garage transformed into a cool restaurant. Location and view, on the water overlooking Amsterdam, is great. Service was good, we were told we should reserve although we got a table. Food was average, without great taste and pricey for the experience. Would I go again for the food? No. Would I go again for the great view and cool outset? Probably yes. read more

Beautiful spot. Really cool, airy, modern. It's an old garage - which is just rad. The service was really good. Attentive, friendly. The food - yummy. For a special dinner - this is a nice spot. A bit noisy and busy, but that makes it sort of charming as well. Nice views! read more

I was in Amsterdam meeting a local with a bunch of friends and he showed us around so we anyhow ended up at this place. Even the way to this place is great, but when you arrive, you feel at the end of A'dam: across the river, there is the town while you are surrounded by industry. So this makes it already special, it is not a typical pass-by-location nor one you find easily, but it takes it out of the lonely planet-range :) First, we had a beer at the riverside, which was pleasant due to the calmness of the surroundings and the silently flowing river. After finished our glasses, we were seated at a long table. The restaurant is like a hall with lots of big tables, where several people sit close to each other. So, if you look for a more silent restaurant to discuss something in private, this will not be the first choice. Although, it has never been very loud or even noisy. I ordered the beef which was very good. Two slices of beef which were cooked the way I like. Also, the wine was delicious and the desert, gosh, how I regret not ordered that chocolate mousse! all in all a very good location, staff is friendly, food is good. Having a good evening with friends, this should not be missed! read more

The only reason this place is "secret" is because it is so poorly located. If you don't have a bike, you're pretty much out of luck, unless you want to walk a few km from a bus stop (doable, but not always preferred). Pretty pricey too, but the food is great so it may be worth it. It's essentially an old warehouse, so it's huge - plenty of room, great for groups (if everyone wants to trek there and pay up). Hip and trendy atmosphere with fancy food, it's perfect for a special occasion, but I won't be going there for any other reason. In the summer I hear there's a nice view when they open the front doors, but I haven't witnessed it yet. read more

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Amsterdam. Hard to get there but most certainly worth the trip. At a ' underground' location you will be served one of the best value for money menu's of Amsterdam. My compliments for the owners and staff for their service and constant level of excellent cooking. I can speak from my own experience when I say that no matter if you are with two or twenty persons for dinner, they manage to serve dinner at a excellent level. The menu is not Michelin material (thank god it isnt) but tasty, fresh and local ingredients which are prepared seasoned with taste and well proportioned. You choose from a three course menu for about 30 euro. For that price, you will have one of the best dinners in Amsterdam. read more

After moving to Noord from NYC, we came with high standards for food, atmosphere and value. We are so grateful to have De Goudfazant in the neighborhood! In a land where the service lacks so often, Niels (the owner who often hosts) makes sure you are taken care of with a smile. The food is interesting yet also comfort food and the quality is high and consistent. My favorite is the Poussin (small chicken). Because De Goudfazant combines quality, atmosphere, location and value, it's our nr. 1 choice in Amsterdam. read more

Great top notch honest food. No nonsense. Great staff! Cool weird venue in a garage. Amazing views! A must do.

Great find! Totally off the tourist path, but fum to take a ferry over and have a nice dinner here. Seating is inside in the car repair shop or outside on a picnic bench. It's definitely a scene kind of place, but people of all ages are there. Expect to pay about EUR 30. Fish soup, crab, and risotto were all nice. Not much on offer for vegetarians. Service a little slow, but friendly enough. read more

Mooiste restaurant aan het IJ. En het beste eten.

My Dutchie boyfriend took me here on our first date during my first visit to the Netherlands. I might have been drunk on romance, but I thought this place was very special - delicious food, tasty cocktails, fun atmosphere. Good for groups or dates. Overall a special experience that leaves you wanting more. read more

Driving through an ordinary-looking industrial estate in north Amsterdam and blindly following the directions, we had no idea we were going to have such a good time. This fantastic restaurant is right on the waterfront of the Ij river in north Amsterdam, and based in a huge former industrial garage. This is a restaurant with serious amounts of cool (someone riding a Ducatti into to the back of the restaurant while 150 people are eating is cool, right?). As an industrial space, it has high ceilings with weird winches and space heaters suspended from it, metal staircases to other levels (though the main dining area is on the ground floor - no stairs, steps or lifts, and loads of parking right outside), and an open kitchen at one end of the space. On a warm mid-June evening one of the rollerdoors was open, giving a fantastic view of the waterfront and the passing Eurobarges. There are a few tables outside for pre-dinner drinks, or eating outside. The food is fantastic, easily on a par with London's Bluebird or Oxo Tower, beautifully presented and served. I had a breadcrumbed and tenderly cooked fat sardine with couscous and a roasted red onion, then superb lamb with the newest of new potatoes and baby broad beans. And then 'Hemels Modder' - heavenly mud, a soft chocolate mousse with toasted almonds, but if you can't manage a whole dessert, try the 'koffie complet' - coffee, with a shot glass of advocaat served on the side with a blob of whipped cream (this is the traditional way) and a couple of chocolates. I could have chosen any one of the seven or eight choices on the three-course EUR30 menu. There's quite a lot of ambient noise - it bounces around the hard space, so it's not restful, but no-one is going to overhear your conversation and it is a great place to eat. read more