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.

Terrible food. We stopped for tapas, good thing we only ordered 2 things. We had the octopus…read more(pulpo) which was disgusting, tasted like it had been dumped out of a can and microwaved. The server admitted it was frozen out of a bag, just reheated. Gross. He recommended the calamari "next time". We also had the Iberian ham, which came out looking like someone had hacked it with a steak knife. Tasted fine, but wtf, I doubt it was the real product. Service was fine, ambiance is cute, but the place is Spanish in name only, don't be fooled. There won't be a next time. Place is a tourist trap. Good for a quick drink and then move on.

Great place and ambience, resembled the old tapas places from Spain, Gabriel and Ezequiel made us…read morefeel welcomed and even played the music we wanted. Food was top notch and delicious. Oh almost forgot fair prices too!!

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.

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.

We enjoyed Cafe Loetje on our first night in Amsterdam. The filets were absolutely amazing. Got…read moremine rare with the Bali sauce and mushrooms. I highly recommend this location.

I was at this location about 10 years ago and it was absolutely amazing…read more I was told everyone about it and tried to replicate the Bali steak back home in California. Unfortunately I was so disappointed in the food and the service. Plus the staff really didn't care if the experience was good or not. I ordered my Bali steak and instead got the normal gravy steak. It was a bit overdone. I waited for some time for the waiter to check on us and when he did, I told him I was served the wrong item. He reviewed the order and said he would bring me what I ordered. Meanwhile my husband finished prior to me receiving mine. All they did was take my old steak and add the new sauce. Now the steak was completely overcooked. MEDIOCRE. No one came back to check. We asked for our check and were asked if we wanted to add a tip and at that point we explained our experience. He apologized but offered only the explanation that there were several complaints that evening and it was because the normal cooking staff were not there. So unhappy. Will not be going back.

I came in here looking to get a doner kebab after class. Instead I got a decent but expensive…read moreshoarma plate and a weird experience. The guy who greeted me when I went inside the restaurant was very friendly. I said in about 6 different ways to him that I wanted to order something for take out, 'afhalen', 'meenemen', and so on, and he said 'alles mag' or 'everything is possible'. So I gave him my order, and he told me to sit down and be 'rustig', and asked me all sorts of questions about where I'm from, where do I live, do I have a husband, a child, what do I do for work, etc. He introduced himself, shook my hand, and was super friendly but eventually he went back to setting up the delicious-looking buffet that would be available in a few hours when they opened late due to it being Ramadan. So far, so good. Then some guy brought me a basket of bread, and a bowl of ranch sauce, and I thought this was strange, but oh so delicious, so fine I'll go with it. Then the friendly guy brought me a plate with my food on it, even though I ordered it to go! I said I ordered it to go and he said I should sit and stay awhile. Every feminist bone in my body was protesting that this man decided he knew better than me what I wanted, but the bread and ranch sauce were really good so I stayed. As for my meal, other reviewers are right, the meat was of good quality. Overall the sauce and bread and meat and veggies made a nice combination, so it was much nicer than getting a doner kebab. But it was more than twice the price of a fancy doner kebab. Friendly guy asked me if I wanted something to drink, which I figured would be free, since he was making me eat there, but then he charged me for the tea when I paid for my meal! That kind of pissed me off that I paid another 2 euros for a drink I didn't need if I just got my food to go like I asked. The real trouble came when I was done eating. I could only finish half of my meal, so I went up to the friendly guy and asked if I could have the rest packed up to go. Other people had come in after me and left with food to go, so I knew it was possible to get take out there. There were about 4 people waiting for food to go when I made my request to get my leftovers wrapped up. I have no idea why I had such a hard time getting my food to go, when others didn't. Friendly guy told the not-so-bright woman busing tables to wrap up my food, and she took the food away. I paid and was waiting and waiting, and my wrapped up leftovers never appeared. Then I asked the guy again, and he said he'd ask someone, and I asked the dim bulb who cleared the table and she started complaining 'you can't have take away, you ate here' and when I said 'yes but I ordered it for take away, and I saw him tell you that you should put it in a box' she just repeated over and over again 'but you ate here. you cannot take away'. Ugh. Eventually not-so-friendly guy located my food in the kitchen, and wrapped it up for me in a box. I have no idea if it was messed with in any way, or already sitting in a pile of dirty dishes with other stuff on top of it or anything, but it looked like my food when I got it home so I guess it was ok. This experience really skeeved me out, so I'm not sure I'll come back soon, at least not alone. Maybe with my husband and child. The food was good, their buffet looked delicious, and they were advertising an excellent and inexpensive breakfast buffet available on the weekends, but I would rather not have to deal with all this nonsense again if I can avoid it, so returning is not a high priority for me.

Superb food here. I have been enjoying this restaurant for quite a while but wanted to check it's…read moreauthenticity so I took a Turkish friend there one time and she confirmed it! The ambience is not bad and the value for money is great. The only issue is the service can be a little slow at times.

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.

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.

Visiting Amsterdam and this was near the hotel we were staying at. Great service and absolutely…read moredelicious food. Would highly recommend Carbòn!

I came here with a bunch of work friends and we we ordered bread and French fries to start. I…read morereally enjoyed the French fries. I ordered the lady steak, which is a filet mignon. It was bland. I used the garlic butter for the bread to spread onto the steak with salt and pepper and it tasted better. The ambiance is nice and it's a cool spot to hang with friends, but maybe I'll try the ribeye if I come back. The desserts are pretty good. I can't remember exactly what we ordered but it was good.