We sat upstairs, where the vibe was lively and a bit loud, but in a way that felt energetic rather…read morethan overwhelming. Even in the middle of the tourist rush, the service stayed friendly and attentive -- genuinely impressive for the area. The Gamba's Pil Pil appetizer was pretty decent. Not spectacular, but flavorful enough to start things off right. The real highlight came with the mains: the Tira de Ancho arrived on a wooden board, cooked perfectly medium‑rare, with a deep, rich flavor that made it the standout of the night. My dining companion ordered The Sampler -- all four cuts of steak -- and each one came out perfectly rare, exactly as requested. We shared Mac & Cheese and Grilled Corn on the side. Both were good, but the steaks were unquestionably the stars of the meal. A lively setting, attentive service, and steak cooked with real precision -- CAU delivered a genuinely excellent dinner.

Honestly, I was surprised at the number of Argentinian restaurants that I found in Amsterdam, and…read morethey all happened to be steakhouses. The thing is that I am used to steaks being pretty expensive, but it turns out that this is actually not the case here. The price was actually really really good. So yeah, Amsterdam is a place for a good, nice priced, steak.

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

I'll start by saying . . . I'm a little spoiled living in a city with elite food and service, so I…read morealways factor that in when I travel. Mr. Porter is a vibe. Great ambiance, incredible views, and a solid overall experience. Service in Europe is . . . different. Not bad, just not what I'm used to, so I try not to let that impact things too much. One thing I do want to call out: my daughter's friend has a severe allergy to seafood, nuts, and kiwi, and the staff was incredibly attentive and accommodating. That wasn't our experience everywhere in Europe, so it definitely stood out and was appreciated. We went simple with two steaks: the "Mrs. Porter" and a bone-in ribeye. Mrs. Porter needed a little more seasoning, but the ribeye was . Sides? Honestly don't even remember them . . . which probably says enough. The highlight might've been the "Mr. Fox" dessert. They bring out this chocolate fox head, pour liquid nitrogen into it, and crack it open tableside. Super cool presentation. Dessert itself was good, not amazing . . . but I'd order it again just for the show. End of the day: great ambiance, great views, good food, and a fun experience. I'll definitely be back.

I stayed at the W hotel and the Porter is on the top floor. The restaurant was very busy and could…read moreonly get a seat at the bar, which is next to an open door to the terrace. As the evening went on it was a windy colder experience. Had the pile of spicy tomatoes for starters. It's a heap of cherry tomatoes cut in half and mixed with spices and green peppers. Hot but refreshing. Has the steak with fries as the main course. It was well cooked but the cut of meat was poor. Came with a large basket of fries. Too much for one person. The selection of wines by the glass is very limited. Had a St Emilion and it was ok. The bar was busy and the service spotty. The dinner was ok but not great.

It's always a challenge to find really great restaurants when traveling in Europe, sometimes you…read moreend up with just okay tourist food, but not the case with De Nachtwacht! So, I had made reservations on Thursday evening, but our plans changed and we had to cancel. We tried again the next night, but had to pay a non-cancel "deposit" of 10 euros each for our party of five, 50 euro. But we were sure we could make it and booked. Now if you're thinking that the deposit was charged due to our prior cancellation, it's not the case since another person in our party booked the second reservation. It was well worth the deposit! Firstly, the location is in the Rembrandt area and very nice and active area. We were seated just inside the restaurant, with a very comfortable table, seats and window. The ambiance is great with popular music playing and a very bustling staff that is very attentive, friendly and helpful. The menu is vast and includes a lot of great options including French favorites such as frog legs and snails. We started with an adventurous order of the frog legs and they were amazingly good and the sauce was amazing! We ordered a bit of family style including the Cote Beouf, French onion soup, baked potato, fries, vegetables, chicken, ribeye. It was the perfect amount for the five of us and left room for dessert, which we ordered as a brownie and we asked for a custom dessert of ofogato, or ice cream with espresso poured over, an Italian favorite of mine! The price is reasonable and can highly recommend!

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.

The food is good, the service is poor…read more We waited almost 20 minutes for the waiter to come over so we could order beers. Then they only brought over one. Had to remind him that everyone at the table had ordered one. We ordered a dip-able starter and some expensive bread. The starter came out but no bread. After we had finished the starter, the bread finally came out. A little sad. Dinner took forever to come out but it was great. Ordered the filet, medium rare. When it came out it was good., although it only had a drizzle of sauce. It was odd that the gave us one basket of fries for three people. We had to get another one immediately. I doubt we'll be back.

We chose Black & Blue mainly for its close proximity to the Anne Frank House, and it turned out to…read morebe a great pick. We didn't have a reservation but were able to walk right in around 5:30 PM, with only a couple of tables occupied at the time. It filled up quickly as our dinner went on, so walking in earlier definitely helped. We ordered steaks and lobster, and also noticed the steak salad going by, which looked fantastic. Everything we had was cooked well and tasted great. The service was friendly and attentive without being pushy, and the drinks were nicely made. The restaurant is well-decorated with a cozy, modern feel. The only minor drawback is the restrooms--they're a bit tricky to access, but honestly that's pretty normal for Amsterdam's older buildings. All in all, I'd definitely return. Good food, great service, and a convenient location make Black & Blue a solid choice for dinner in the area.

Best schnitzel! Service was amazing too... try the house made sauce, you'll want to take some homeread more

Excellent burgers. Reasonable prices. Iright on the pedestrian zone I enthusiastically recommend!read more

Steaks prepared well. Nice wine selection…read more Staff knowledgeable and courteous. Location is good when walking about the historic areas.

This restaurant came to us as a recommendation from the concierge from our hotel and we are so glad…read morewe listened. It's a nice little place, you can sit in the front of the restaurant where the chefs are cooking or the back dining room, away from the outer doors. We opted for the front, it was neat to watch them cut and cook our meat. We went with the Wagyu carpaccio, scallops, and tuna tartare as the appetizers. These were all absolutely incredible. So fresh tasting, made to perfection. The right amount of flavor. Next we ordered the tomahawk. We didn't realize until after we were eating that it was bison. It was so fantastic, I'm actually glad we didn't know because neither myself or husband had ever tried it before so it gave us the chance to try something new that we may not have ordered. It was cooked perfectly for us. The right amount of pink. It was so tender to chew and in my opinion the right about of fat on the cut. The lobster was great, it had the right amount of butter than a slight hint of lemon, not overpowering. The breads were good but the butters stood out, absolutely heavenly. So creamy and flavorful. I am going to dream about this when we leave. The broccoli/cauliflower and mushrooms were just ok to us, nothing gave us a wow on them. Overall the meal was fantastic. My husband said it was the best meal in his life. Our server was very kind and attentive. The chef and owner were also exceptional. Everyone made us feel very welcomed and taken care of. We never felt like we were being overlooked or ignored. We would recommend this place if you're looking for a great meal and service and not a bad price tag. For the quality of food, the price is on par with that and worth it all.

Really good meat and good portions. Very well made. Friendly staff. Not in any way a tourist trap…read morebut serious a focus on good fresh tasty food. Recommended by this local.

I had the pleasure of visiting this gem in January 2025. The food was great. To my surprise (and…read moredelight) I had a wonderful conversation with a gentleman that I took to be an owner. It is always a pleasure when you get to have a great meal and good conversation. I am planning to visit again when I return next January.

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.

My friend reserved Satchmo for his birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was…read morewonderful! We had a high top table by the bar. They had a nice wine list and a great drink menu. We started with their Pulled Pork Croquettes which we are still talking about. They were so delicious. For my main I had the Short Rib and it was also really good. Melted in your mouth good. Service was good and designed to allow you to enjoy your company and each course. Something for Americans to note.

Our server was extremely kind and accommodating although we were sat in a small corner table upon…read morearriving for our reservation. She made our experience much better otherwise wouldn't rate 5 stars. I can see why service is spotty from reading reviews here, and it might feel stuffy but I do feel the staff tries to make it a warmer atmosphere. Fun spot on weekends with the DJ although I wouldn't call it lively. The bar is backed up as it's a spot where people sit long and continue to order rounds. Our drinks were good but took way too long and arrived after our appetizers. We enjoyed the food, the yellowfin and ribeye were excellent.