Good but was very bland, needs more spice, garlic, onions. Heard after my trip that we should have eaten Indonesian, Indian or Thai in Amsterdam. Less salt more herbs and spice! Service was great as was the Ambiance. I will have to say the desserts were top drawer! A chocolate one my hubby had was the best all trip / missed the pic, and their sorbet cocktail lovely! read more

We had a delicious meal at RED as one of our first dinner spots when we visited Amsterdam, and I was happy to see that I could get a reservation on the same day we wanted to come here. The interior is nice, the chairs in the photos are really what got me because they look like they would be super comfortable, but they weren't really. The serving team was pretty young, but helpful and accommodating. One of the girls was running the food, and brought some of the wrong food a few times, which happens, but it was remedied. The steaks were delicious, my dad and I both really enjoyed them and they were cooked how we liked. A good spot for dinner, 4/5 stars read more

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I was grateful Red took me without reservations. The restaurant is lovely however, like so many post Covid establishments, it is suffering on service. They were short at least 2 dining room servers and there was no presence of a host(ess) or manager. Appetizer arrived before wine or water. Both main course and appetizer was served at room temperature which means it sat for a while in the kitchen. Unfortunate as the food was very good, but lost so much given the temperature. Would have been a 5 star review other wise. Hopefully, they can get get their dining room experience back in order. read more

RED - Cornish Hen - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Worst meal in Amsterdam, what a shame for being a decent dining place! Me and my friend walked in and there were many empty spaces, the waitress said follow her and then rambled something that neither me and my friend understood, then we followed her to the kitchen, a waiter stopped us and asked her what was going on, she rambled something again and the waiter led us to a table. The food, after so many years I finally see the oyster platter served in a plastic plate with salt rather than metal plates with ice, also no lemon, only vinegar. The meat of the oyster looked like they were bullied in the oyster farm or they were leftovers, and I paid €26 on this. Still we finished it, and waited for our stake for long. The gentleman sitting next to us waited for 20 mins to simply get his check. So did we. We ordered a medium rare rib eye stake for two, not sure of the standard here but to my understanding this is called a sunburn, only 1/10 was cooked. The plates were cold as the weather. And the worst part, I can still feel the cow bleeding in my mouth, we managed to almost finish the dish, and soon the stake turned cold too. I understood how my ancestors hunting in the wild and what were they eating. By the way the only decent thing was the fries on the side. We paid €102 for this meal, regretting why we didn't get a refund. read more

RED - Oysters served in plastic plates and salt - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We stumbled upon Red as we were ambling around the southern canal ring of Amsterdam. The menu looked enticing, so we decided to try it. We apparently arrived before the rush and just eked in without a reservation. The atmosphere was romantic with deep green walls, velvet chairs, candles, flowers, and convex mirrors that let you gaze all around the room without moving. Jimi Hendrix played in the background (not what I was expecting, but it worked). We had the tenderloin with fries, the house-made bread, and the Caesar salad with chicken. I was disappointed with the steak. It wasn't as tender as I would expect, but maybe that was our fault because we requested it cooked to medium. The Caesar salad on the other hand was superb! The salad was fresh and crisp, the chicken grilled and juicy, and the bacon delicious and salty. It was slathered in dressing with large slivers of Parmesan. I normally don't enjoy a lot of dressing on my salad, but after walking around town all day, the extra fat was appreciated. The staff were friendly, young, and a bit slow to get to the table, but overall it was a fine dining experience. read more

Outstanding oysters mussels and Caesar salad excellent highly recommended by travelers from Seattle. Service and ambience wonderful .

My personal favorite was the scallops. It was perfectly cooked, very fresh and juicy on the inside. One of the best Cornish Hen I've ever had. Chicken was not dry at all. It was seasoned well and moist. The steak came with the sauce bearnaise on the side. It was an interesting combo. Every dish I had was great, recommend it for a visit if you are a fan of modern European food!! Overall: 9 / 10 Restaurant Red Amsterdam FOLLOW @kellysfoodblogs for more! #kellythefoodie #kellyinamsterdam read more

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This is my third negative rating out of the 30+ reviews I've done. I go out of my way to try not to negatively reviews places, but the behavior by a staff member here was unfortunate enough for me to act. Now, perhaps I'm not accustomed to the culture in Amsterdam, but considering that it's a city that thrives from tourists from all over the world, I had assumed that open-mindedness wouldn't be out of the question. I had just landed from a great flight less than an hour ago. I did not change. I looked for a decent restaurant to have some steak on Yelp. Found Red. I came in wearing jeans and Jordan's (13 He Got Games- to be specific) as I saw no dress code. It took me over five minutes to be greeted. Mind you, this is a small restaurant where everyone can see everyone. The waitress who greeted me, I believe her name was Pascal (sp?), looked at me in confusion and asked, "Can I help you?" Lol. By the way, the couple that came in just after me received a nice, "May I take your coat?" I told her I wanted to eat. By paying for food. At this business at which she is employed. She hesitatingly nodded. Ten minutes later, she walked by me and I had to stop her and ask her for a menu. At this point, I'm already turned off with the place but then again, I'm hungry and want some steak and Malbec so... I ordered. There was another waitress that ended up helping me: Tanya (sp?) I believe was her name. She was very delightful. The food was fantastic. I had the Lobster Bisque soup to start, which was good. I had Tenderloin as my main course. It was wonderful. read more

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The steak and "catch of the day" were very good and well prepared. The service is a little slow ... expect a leisurely meal. Also, don't get the pineapple weitzen bier - poor choice for me. Small wine and beer list too ... read more

Foods were ok but the service can't be worse. First of all you have to wait at least an hour to order. The waitresses were very rude. We were drinking a 70€ wine and I asked for a new glass with the new bottle. Waitress were in shock and told that it is the same wine. I said I know and still want a new glass. With a grumpy face I got what I need. Overall service ruined the food and night. I don't recommend to whom expect a good service for the money you pay... read more

It was a lovely restaurant. We made a reservation and came at 6pm but there was still one or two free tables there.(Who knows, maybe they were reserved). We both ordered surf n turf. Very nicely done. The service was good. Will recommend it to others who visited Amsterdam! 听说最好提前预定，我们预订了，六点钟来但是好像还有一两个空桌子。装修的环境很好。点了龙虾和牛排，味道不错，龙虾很新鲜，牛排半熟也刚刚好。 read more

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I have wanted to go since I passed by it on my last trip to Amsterdam. I loved the decor and the traditional fine dining fair: steak with bearnaise sauce, lobster, etc. It turned out to be wonderful. read more

Just had a wonderful meal here. Everything was on point - great seafood appetizers, great fish, fabulous french fries and mayonnaise, and divine dessert, plus a warm, glamorous room and very friendly attentive staff. Highly recommended (and open Monday!) read more

Still outstanding.... and this time for lunch with a nice group. As usual perfect service and great meat ... Great lobster. The appetizer steak tartare is just perfect!! One of my favorite spots in the city. read more

Terrible service. Waited for over an hour to get our meals. I asked for the restaurant manager and spoke about the long wait. He responded by telling me that the system indicated that it was only a ten minute wait and he trusted the system over our experience. This despite the fact that we had been there for two hours and twenty minutes. Check your bill, I had to correct mine, as they also overcharged me. There are better places in Amsterdam. Do not go. read more

Wow. I am so impressed. Found this place walking by, verified quality on Yelp, and ended up eating the most fantastic meal I've had in a long time. Lobster bisque to die for. Surf and turf with a steak that sliced as easily as butter. And a simply decadent lemon tart for dessert. I'd highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion. read more

I came here for a birthday dinner with my in-laws and it has a very classy, high-society feel to it. The clientele was a mix of expats and preppy Dutch people (who wears suits and ties on a Sunday night??) Bonus points for impressing my in-laws ;) They only serve lobster and steak, and overall the food was tasty and we had a great evening. It also gets very packed, so make a reservation online or arrive after 9pm for a chance to get a table. Food: 4/5 The lobster is available in 2 ways, either with mayo or butter. I thought it was a bit strange to eat lobster with mayo, but it was actually very tasty. The whole lobster is a good medium size and the meat was not overcooked. They also give you a handy scoop to help get meat out of the claws. The tournedo was ordered medium rare and it actually arrived medium rare. The meat was tender and juicy but a bit lacking of flavor if you don't dip it in the accompanying sauce. It did indeed melt in your mouth. This steak was also better than the one from Look's (another surf & turf restaurant). All mains were accompanied with all you can eat fries and salad! Though we were too full to take advantage of a refill... We also had dessert (Grand Dessert, Lemon sorbet & prosecco, lemon tart, cheese platter) and those were all tasty. Service: 4/5 Our server was attentive, friendly and polite; just the perfect amount of checking in, not once was my mouth full when she came by. They also take your coat at the beginning so you can really enjoy sitting in the giant comfy arm chairs. Atmosphere: 4/5 For the Dutch scene, it is apparently very classy and full of "important" people. Supposedly, the people sitting at the table next to us were Dutch celebrities. Aside from that, I thought it was nicely decorated - clearly a place to impress your dining companions. Value: 3/5 The tournedo was €18and the lobster was €25; these are normal prices. Nice perks are the unlimited filtered water for €2,50 per person. read more

Red has been my go-to special occasion dinner place for years. I keep going back for the ambiance, the wine and the steak. Oh, and of course the blue cheese chocolate cake too. The decor is gorgeous. Red doesn't do those traditional Dutch wobbly wooden tables chairs. It's very plush and upscale. The wines are amazing and not super expensive. The steak is perfect every single time. The whole menu consists of steak or lobster or both, all served with a side of fries and salad. The fries probably aren't the best but nobody comes here for the fries anyway. The chocolate tarte and the cheese plate are both amazing. Don't skip the dessert wine. It's a dessert in itself. You'll get all of this for a very reasonable price. There are many much more expensive restaurants in Amsterdam that aren't half as good. Just be sure to book online in advance. read more

Awesome place, i like it! As a starter we had lobster and as the main course we had steak - surprisingly...! Both were good quality and prepared as asked. The service was actually quite good in general - they recommend the right wines etc. Would recommend! read more

Red was recommended by my brother in law, who is a world traveler and has a distinguished palate for exquisite food. This recommendation did not disappoint. For starters, the steak tartar was one of the best I've ever had, and was a generous portion for the price. My daughter got the lobster bisque, and described it as "good but not amazing". For the meals, we all enjoyed a mix of lobster and filet, and all were absolutely delicious. They were served with sides of fries and salad, both of which were also delicious. We weren't drinking alcohol tonight, but they had a very nice selection of red and white wines by the glass or bottle that were also very affordable. For dessert, we tried the chocolate lava cake, the cheesecake and the assorted desserts with coffee. The lava cake had blue cheese baked into it (yes, blue cheese). The taste was subtle, but not my favorite. The cheese cake was the best. It was awesome. Service was also 5 star excellent. Definitely somewhere we look forward to returning to! Note that reservations in advance are a must! read more

Lobster is great! Nicely served and with typical dutch fries. Wine list could be better, but you can start with caviar, which is sweet! The chocolate cake with blue cheese is interesting, definitely to try! read more

RED - Modern European Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Judging by the already written reviews, there is consensus - this is a great place. 5 stars hands down. First, and this is gonna sound weird, the number 1 feature is that for main course you get to choose steak, lobster, or steak and lobster. That's it. I love it when you don't have to read two tomes of War and Peace before making a choice for your meal. To back that up, steak was done to perfection. I prefer mine medium well. Most places get offended and label it immediately as "shoe leather order" and give me the look. This place didn't even blink. It was the perfect amount of no-blood, pale pink middle steak, amazingly juicy and tender. Lobster was not overcooked, which seems a rarity these days, for some inexplicable reason. Desert choices had desert wine pairings preselected on the menu. Sweet. Finally, the resto has beautiful ambiance. Interior decor has classy feel with velvet couches and chairs (some of them are highlighter green) accentuating same colored textured wallpaper. Walls adorned with beautiful ornate framed mirrors. Largest window overlooking a canal bridge where you could take in the Amsterdam vibe while sitting in a cozy, soft light ambiance of the restaurant. The classic decor is diluted (broken) by a large quasi-chic poster of young woman blowing a green bubble gum, spread on the ceiling. Cool. Service was also smooth (which is sadly still an exception rather than the rule in Amsterdam). Awesome place for a romantic, warm date. Ask to be seated on the perimeter - middle row of tables seems a bit squished. Prime spot is right in front of large window. Our group of 4 did not have a bad comment about our experience. Class all around. read more

We made reservations at RED at the behest of our B&B hosts while staying in Amsterdam, and we weren't let down. They are called RED (though the restaurant's decor is very, very green) because their specialty is steak and lobster - both of which are red when cooked correctly, of course! My husband and I both opted for the surf and turf option. Everything was perfectly cooked. I'm not normally a big fan of lobster, but this was very sweet and tender. The meals also came with a side salad and some excellent fries. It was very well-priced for what you get, particularly considering it's steak and lobster. You could easily pay over $100 each for a meal like this in the US. We unfortunately didn't have room for dessert, but I hear the "Grand Dessert" (a little bit of everything) is to die for. read more

You'd never know you were standing outside "Red" because there are no signs or names, but also because the interior is painted entirely green! But alas, a restaurant is judged by the quality of its food, and the food here is exceptional. They only serve two mains, steak and lobster, and no appetizers. They have a fairly good wine list (about 3 each sparkling, white, and red by the glass and another 5 or so each available by the bottle) and the pre dinner bread (which will cost you 2,5 euro per person) was fresh and hot inside. The lobster was cooked well, nothing to write home about, but no flaws of any kind. The beurre de chef is delicious. On the other hand, the steak was magnificent. Easily the best steak I've had in years. My only complaint was that the portion was not overly generous. Don't get me wrong, it's not a small portion, I'm only saying that I wish I had a piece twice the size - it was that good! The service was very good, the atmosphere very romantic, and the place seemed to be very busy on a Monday night. The menu is only available in dutch, but the waitstaff is happy to answer questions. All in all, an excellent restaurant, and we'll definitely come back next time were in Amsterdam. read more

Delicious restaurant! Cozy atmosphere but classy at the same time, choice of Lobster or Tournedos for a very reasonable price or more expensive options such as Caviar (and Champagne, why not!). Bread served before the meal was very nice too, warm with some sea salt and olive oil. Nice experience overall! read more

I should start by saying that I am a pescatarian who is mostly vegetarian. The menu is very limited and I based my decision to eat at Red on the Yelp 4.5 star review which has never let me down before. We were met at the door by our waiter who immediately inquired as to whether or not we had a reservation to an empty dining area on a Thursday night. He then "went back to check" with whomever to see if we could be seated. They accommodated our party of two and we were seated (the dining area had one family of 5 seated at the time of our arrival, by the time we left there were 2 other tables seated). I was surprised by the limited menu and the lack of anything without an animal protein but decided to go out on a pescatarian limb and order the lobster bisque which I regretted immediately as it tasted so poorly that I didn't want to eat more than 1 spoonful. My boyfriend ordered the half lobster which he thought was mediocre. You will be charged for water and bread. I would not recommend this place to anyone I know and have no idea how it has received such a high rating. The service was less than ideal. It took our server to notice I hadn't eaten my soup until my boyfriend completed his meal. The server removed my soup from the bill which was appropriate since it wasn't palatable. In summary there are so many better options in Amsterdam. read more

Succulent surf & turf but service is utterly miserable. A pity given what I read. But the room is gorgeous read more

Have been here many times and it's always a joy going here. They only serve steak or lobster (you can also take the surf & turf) which are of very prime quality. The services had been always good together with a nice and cost atmosphere. Make a reservation ahead because it's mostly impossible to get a table by walking in. read more

Nice Place and good service ! I a small meny, but this ia a surf &turf Place :) need to try read more

My amazing boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner and it was lovely. They have an extensive wine list and a very simple menu - steak and lobster. We had both - half lobster as starter and then a steak - and both were very tasty. We had the dessert sampler which was excellent. The only slightly tacky bit is you have to pay for the bread but do get it as the olive oil is amazing! Booking is a must here - it was full on a Tuesday and they were turning people away all night. read more

A very cosy place to have breakfast! Food was very good and staff was very kind! The pancakes were delicious!!

This was my favorite dinner in Amsterdam. Such a great value. 50 euro covered a delicious Surf and Turf which came with tasty dutch fries and a salad. My friends enjoyed and savored a phenomenal caviar and we all had multiple rounds of wine. The service was phenomenal and for such a small and cozy restaurant it had the service and attention of a very large one in a great intimate setting. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere in amazing Amsterdam. read more

My new de facto, and after one visit one of my favourite restaurants world wide.

I don't eat steak (or red meat) very often, but when I do, I prefer it to be of a very high-quality. This place only serves tournedos and lobster and even though I would usually choose a seafood or vegetarian option, I opted for the tournedos. I have absolutely no regrets. It was a tender, melt-in-your-mouth, perfectly-cooked piece of meat. It was so memorably good, that the side salad and fries (which were also good) could have been terrible and it wouldn't have mattered. I'll definitely be back for more! If I want steak in Amsterdam, this will be my go-to place! The location and ambiance is perfect too--a great spot for a date or dinner with friends. read more

Great vibes here. I had the lobster bisque (which is not cream based), the 1/2 lobster starter with the seasoned butter (which is better than the cream dip suggested), and I also had a glass of the Malbec which was delicious! For dessert I had the chocolate tart which is served with vanilla ice cream. The chocolate was rich yet delicious and the tart was served very warm which I loved. The service was decent. Nothing over the top but we were tended to. Small, yet inviting restaurant. I would definitely return. read more

Enjoyed a date night at Red. We tried both the lobster and the red meat....portions are a little small but it tasted great. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Really enjoyed this meal. A little more formal but still very comfortable. Takes reservations - get one. Only serves steak and lobster. Both were prepared well. Accompanying salad and fries were great. Bread and water are add-ons - oh well. Service was very good. read more

Yes, this place is a great find. Very elegant atmosphere with good service for a moderate price. Dining choices are limited to steak, or lobster, or steak and lobster. They do have some pricey caviar available too, along with deserts for after dinner. That's it. No difficult decisions between fancy dishes...the simplicity of their offering and the quality of the food served hits the mark. I have been to this restaurant five times now, and I've only been in Amsterdam for three weeks this summer. I will go again before I leave... read more

We did some research on a number of sites and decided to try Red for dinner on our last night staying in the city. First thing to note is that unless you are in the "off season" then you need to book a reservation. We only decided on the day that we wanted to visit and we were seriously limited on options for our evening meal time. To their credit they do move people though in a methodical manner but this might be an issue for some folks as they seem to allocate a 90 minute slot for each party ... maybe it is more if you have a bigger group (there were just the 2 of us). Anyway on to the experience. Great service, not too stuffy and not too attentive.. just right. Food choices are limited as they do Lobster and Steak - but you should have got the picture on that from other reviews. The one thing that is not on their menu (either online or the printed one) is the surf and turf option... half a lobster and a fillet steak. They don't really mention the price but basically you pay a little more than half the cost of a full lobster plus the cost of a steak...very fair and quite reasonable. We elected for surf and turf and welcomed the option to have the lobster half as an appetiser. We munched on some very nice bread with olive oil as we waited and sampled some of the wines available by the glass (reasonably priced) - all very nice. The lobster was very nicely cooked and delicious - we tried both ways, one with garlic butter and the other with the house mayo on the side and the house mayo approach won the vote so consider that of you've not tried it. On to the steaks - which were really the stars of the show. Cooked exactly as requested (i.e. European medium rare and medium) and absolutely top quality pieces of fillet. Beautifully seasoned and cooked and with a very nice bearnaise sauce. The steaks literally melted in the mouth they were so tender. The accompanying fries and side salad were also excellent. We spent around €100 including a nice gratuity - and we had some wine, bread,, water etc. We felt that was good value for a very nice, uncomplicated meal in a relaxed and classy environment. In reality if you just dropped in as a couple and had steaks you could walk out paying half that - and you'd not be disappointed. Very nice experience and totally grump free so 5 stars! read more

Beef and Lobster in Europe? Yes absolutely! Especially when that is all they do... Focused menu with 2 items, take your pick or a combo. Well done, beautiful ambience, great service. Highly recommend! read more