Perfect spot for a meal in Alkmaar. Daily specials, while not the quality of Abby's, are quite…read moregood. Friendly service and a general good vibe to the room. While most of my trips here have been exceptional and recent was also very good do not order the creme bruele. It was flan not creme bruele..not nice at all!

What a treat! This spot is in the old town area very close by to the Cheese Market that is open on…read moreFridays (in spring and summer) but there was still seating for us. It was so surprising but very nice to sit outside near the water. What a beautiful backdrop!! They used the old fish market tables to dine on. Super cool. Even though we were outside, were sheltered from the random quick rain storms. Lunch was tasty and the sandwiches are simple and well-priced. Worth a stop when in Alkmaar!

Great food. Especially the vegetarian options are very worthwhile. Restaurant is very…read moreaccommodation. Wonderful outside patio during the summer.

Great outdoor deck right on the ocean. Fish is outstanding - fresh and skin perfectly crisped.read more

The bitterballen were the best ever! They are a must to try. We ordered pasta, the XXL hamburger,…read morelobster soup and chicken sate - each dish was plentiful, flavorful and thoroughly enjoyed. The view was amazing wether sitting inside or out.

This was my second visit to this restaurant and once again I had high expectations which were, once…read moreagain, completely met and more. Unfortunately the kitchen ran out of lobster but this was substituted with langoustines. The classic Caesars salad was a perfect blend of a traditional with a modern twist demonstrating a wonderful balance of textures and flavours. The main dish was venison with a gorgeous rich jus and little parcels of fragrant sauerkraut, followed by a dessert that explodes with flavour, sweetness, richness and freshness. Every dish leaves you wanting more and is a treat to the palate. Staff is pretty young and attentive but if there is a desire for a second start they need to take it up a level. Nevertheless, a gem in a little town and screams to be found. Bravo.

Disappointment at every turn. Food and waitstaff all were pretentious and certainly did not live…read moreup to a Michelin star award. Avoid!

I was up in this neck of the woods installing some art in a remote field surrounded by cows. We…read morestopped here for dinner on the way back to Amsterdam. It was Sunday at 6pm and the place was packed, lively, and gezelling. Be careful when you go, or make a reservation to make sure you can get a table. We had to sit outside in the cold because it was the only way we could eat at a reasonable time. Our toddler ran around in the closed street in front of the restaurant and played with other kids, so it worked out ok. As for the food, overall it was expensive and mediocre. It was pretty disappointing. The fondue appetizer was made from bleu cheese, yuck! and this was not warned about on the menu at all. The french onion soup was mostly salty fatty water, and not much cheese. My husband had the fish and it was ok. We got fries for our little one and she seemed to like them. She later danced to the bells playing in the former church across the way, so that was entertaining. The service was slow and nobody came to check on the food once it was delivered, so that was annoying, especially since we were sitting in the cold and would have liked to have eaten quickly. The fancy mint chocolate coffee drink I had was nice though. The whipped cream stayed on the top of it for a long time instead of dissolving into the coffee right away. Maybe if you're local this is a great hangout since it's full of so many people. But if you're looking for good food and service I'd recommend trying somewhere else.

Looking for a great dinner or just hanging out with friends at Bergen. Go to this place, there are…read morea lot of locals and they serve amazing wines. They don't take reservations below 6 persons, so you have to wait (most of the time) 15-20minutes at the bar. Try their famous Dinee Variee with your friends or partner. You will get a selection of their best entrees. They will also serve seasonal specials, which are publicized inside or ask for it. Try also one of their dessert with a dessert wine (especially their 'Franse Kaasjes' an amazing cheese platter)!