I love coming back here because of the casual friendly environment. They have some really great…read morebeer selections and better than expected food. I feel like the best time to visit is when the snow is falling and the wood stove is pumping out heat.

From the owner: Beers. 15 on draft and over 100 bottled. Our specialty beer is Venloos Paeterke abbey ales.read more

We sat outside under shaded umbrellas. The service was ok. The loco meatburger was good and the…read morefries with mayo were excellent. The Kalfs bitterballen were crispy with a filling inside the temperature of molten lava. We also ordered the club sandwich, which was disappointing- thick pieces of bread and barley and meat and bacon. There was also egg salad inside the sandwich. Wanted to try the soup and other dishes but were too full.

Locomotief is my absolute favorite bar in Venlo. Everything about this place is welcoming... they…read morehave a great selection of unique beers and spirits, plenty of seating and space, and a real chill decor. The staff is the best and they always know how to make you feel welcome... they are probably the best part about this place. No matter what, anytime I'm in Venlo I have to go to Locomotief. It's like a tradition.

If for some odd reason you find yourself traveling down a tree to the magical land of Alice in…read moreWonderland - I mean, Venlo, do yourself a favor and stop here. This place, is one of the few populated restaurants in the center of Venlo (on a weekday). Going in, there was a homely atmosphere offered with upscale elements. The first floor offered quick and smaller tables to bar patrons, while the second floor invited diners to experience a taste of Venlo. Everything was great - from the full glass of wine that was poured, to the non-intrusive but inquisitive waitress who took care of us, to the cuisine lavishly presented on our tables. But oh boy, the food - I took the gamble, and went with their surprise menu set of three courses for 30 euros. Best decision ever. You explain to the waitress the type of elements you would like (meat, fish, veggie) or any other preferences. I told her I love seafood, and meat (beef preferred). I also told her ice cream was my kryponite. She said depending on what ingredients were available, they would tailor the menu to my requests. WHAT! What chef has time to tailor a course for one table, let alone a single individual. What I received, blew me away. First course - gently seared shrimp and local fish on top of a mixed bed of seaweed salad and peppered seasoned greens. Delicious! Second course consisted of a generous side dish of fries, and a main dish of a chop of pork and two slices of one of the best cooked beef slices I've ever tasted. The cooking technique was perfection, and my knife cut through the beef like butter! Mashed potatoes, sauteed green string beans, and diced cabbage were served as well. For dessert, homemade apple sorbet, with mixed berry yogurt and vanilla cream. WOW. Talk about having a personal chef. This was a great experience, and I highly recommend stopping by here - I know I'll be back!

Right off the center of Venlo you get a nice café. The menu is typically Dutch. I recommend the…read moreseasonal choices. I like the Limburgish menu also.

The food is pretty good but basic. Well made but pricey. Go for the fish and chips as it's honest…read moreand filling. Can recommend the Irish Guinness stew too. As for patrons there aren't many English speakers and mainly visited by Dutch blokes. No rugby on the big screen also a big minus. All by all a nice place to visit if with mates.

Very nice restaurant. Food was extraordinary. Staff was friendly, kind and even offered us to speak…read moregerman. Dish was delicious and prices are absolutely normal. Would love to visit this place again.