Been to Castell several times, and every time, I had a great experience. Their steaks are…read moreincredible, and all the food are quite exceptional - even the bread. I am not a big mayo fan, but their curry mayo is out of this world. I keep want to buy fries just to sample the mayo. The staff is very friendly, and the owner recommended wine which was actually outstanding. I do not want this place to be too crowded, but do want to recognize the restaurant for outstanding food, quality and service. And, yes, I will be returning soon...

As good as it gets. Excellent service accompanied with excellent food. First class dining in the…read moreheart of Zaandam

Stopped in for a quick dinner - all three of us got the ribs. Very good, and the sides were good…read moretoo. The sides are on the small side so don't be afraid to order two. Ribs were perfect! Good looking and super friendly staff. May need a reservation in the summertime.

Wanted to try something new in Amsterdam, so we came to De Nachtwacht in Rembrandtplein. Didn't…read morerealize it was such a famous steakhouse! Since we came pretty late, none of the appetizers were available and only steaks. Which was fine for me, since I didn't want to waste any valuable calories on anything but steak. Ordered a massive Côte de Beouf (800 grams or 28 ounces) and some Grilled Vegetables on the side. This was an extremely well-cooked steak! European medium rare borders closer to rare than medium, which is fine for me as long as the steak is cooked well. Quite tasty! Service was fine, no complaints from me. Honestly can't believe I've never been to De Nachtwacht before. Definitely need to come back.

Owner was very happy to make our evening special. He never said no. All yesses made for a grand…read morenight. The food was delicious. Salmon , escargot, ribeye, lamb chops A good Cabernet Sauvignon, great fries too . Wonderful people. So handsome.and kind. I would eat there regularly if I lived here. Open one in Orlando. Please.

This was a fantastic spot for steak. Some old friends who live in Haarlem made reservations for us…read moreand took us to this fantastic steak house. Great food, great service and fantastic melt in your mouth steak! We enjoyed some good wine, a few good beers and a great time with some old friends. I will definitely be back next time I go to the Netherlands.

My ribs were great, service was excellent, my wife had the fish and chips. She enjoyed them very…read moremuch

The ribs were amazing. Had them twice on two different nights. They didn't disappoint.read more

This is a great spot, and my family and I were glad we stopped in. The service was very friendly,…read moreand the atmosphere fits perfectly with the historic charm of the windmill area. It's a neat location, and as far as I could tell, it's the only true sit-down restaurant in that immediate area--so it's a convenient choice if you're exploring the sights. The food was good overall, though a bit pricey for what it is. I had the fish and chips, which were tasty but had a slight curry flavor that might not be for everyone. The beef stew was excellent, hearty, and flavorful. The ravioli pasta looked great, though I didn't try it myself. Their lunch menu is pretty small, probably around a dozen items, so keep that in mind--though what they offer seems well-prepared. The restrooms were clean, which is always appreciated when you're out sightseeing. All in all, d'Swarte Walvis is worth a visit for the friendly service, good food, and unique location right in the heart of the windmills. I'd gladly return.

Ok food and service but the patio vibes and views are why you go... and because it's really the…read moreonly full service restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time for a few reasons. One, it can get busy with bus loads coming in on tours. Two, the whole town could lose power when you're about to get breakfast so that by lunch time when power is on everyone is scrambling to eat (this is what happened to us.) Most importantly, make a reservation to sit on the patio lake side, because we saw people walkin asking and those seats are only for reserve. All of the food was fine, no complaints. But the bread service! It's amazing. The best thing we ate in Amsterdam. Comes with different butters and goes nice with a gin cocktail and a views of Lakeside Windmills.

We had a group of 14 planning to go to dinner. We had to make 2 separate reservations because the…read morewebsite only allowed for a party up to 8. Four people ended up not being able to make it, and our party of 10 was seated together. The server was quite friendly and took drink orders immediately upon us being seated. He put those in while we looked at the menu. He answered questions about the menu and offered to refill our drinks. The spare ribs were excellent. The meat fell off the bone. The roasted vegetables were a nice mix and seasoned well. We were offered dessert when everyone was finished with dinner. We were well attended to without feeling rushed.

I chose Castell based on the great reviews, and that my friend has never tried authentic Argentine…read moreparilla (grilled meats) before. Upon arrival, the host asked if we had made a reservation. Not knowing this was required, we were initially pleased that he agreed to accommodate our party of three. Then, things changed once we were seated. As we were looking over the menu to decide what to eat, I started coughing due to a "throat tickle." When I took a sip of water from the bottle I had been carrying with me, a different employee told me that I couldn't drink from my water bottle in the restaurant. When I explained why, he continued to make his point. A waitress came to take our food order, but seemed unhappy with our choices. Noticing this, when she returned to take our beverage order, we decided on only water instead of the wine we had originally planned to order. Throughout the rest of our time at Castell, my friend noticed that this waitress repeatedly gave me looks of disapproval. The food was the only good part of our experience, and I would give it alone 5 stars. There is a traditional fire grill on which the meats are prepared. The filet mignon and lamb chops were perfectly seasoned and delicious! Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was uncomfortable and unpleasant. Our waitress gave me an annoyed look when I requested the check. My friend and I split the payment. As she was paying, the waitress mentioned the "skip the tip" option, so my friend obliged her. I went ahead and paid a tip as I felt her problem was more about her than me. Despite the authenticity and quality of the menu selections, I cannot recommend Castell based on how we were treated.

Best restaurant experience I've had sing being in Rome! Loved my filet and the service was BEYOND…read moreincredible. I definitely recommend stopping by here for a good steak!

Best Argentinian statehouse at Amsterdam. Ambience , cook, waitress are the best! We will come back…read morefor sure!!