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.

Great Ribeye steak, French onion soup and the kids loved the ribs, bread and Fries. Service was…read moregreat and enjoyed people watching in Rembrandt square.

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.

Great steak restaurant in a touristy area with prices to match. But the quality of the meal was…read moreworth the price. The service could have been better, and our waitress charged us a service charge (like they do in the States, which we didn't expect or experience anywhere else in Amsterdam)

Stopped into CAU Steakhouse without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised--they were able to…read moreaccommodate us right away, which was a huge win. We ordered the 900g sampler, and it was fantastic. The meat was juicy, perfectly grilled, and gave us a great taste of multiple cuts, making it ideal for sharing and trying a little bit of everything. Each piece was flavorful and cooked just right--exactly what you want from a steakhouse experience. The burger was spot-on, especially for the kids--simple, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. Pair everything with the crispy fries and classic sides, and it made for a very satisfying meal. Great food, welcoming service, and flexible seating even without a reservation. If you're in Amsterdam and craving a solid steakhouse with options for both adults and kids, CAU is a great choice. Would definitely return

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.

This was our second time visiting Café Loetje. We opted to come here because we had enjoyed our…read moredinner here several years prior and it is a relaxed atmosphere. It is also a short walk from our hotel. We both opted for burgers, which were delicious and a side of sweet potato fries. The fries were addictive and I could have eaten three orders of them. I had the sticky toffee pudding and my husband had the crème brûlée. Like the fries, I could have eaten three orders of the sticky toffee pudding. The service was great. They were very attentive and friendly. I will return again when we visit Amsterdam.

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.

We've been to Black and Blue three times since 2018 when we have traveled through Amsterdam with…read moreour family. It never disappoints! The food, the service, and the atmosphere are all fantastic! Keep it up Black and Blue team!

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.

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.

Went for drinks only while waiting to check into our room. The views are decent and the servers…read moreand bartender were very nice. The drink prices on the other hand are outrageous. 36 euro for the smallest martini I've ever had. Don't get me wrong, it tasted great, but still. Paid about 82 euro for two martinis and a non alcoholic drink. Probably gonna steer clear for the rest of our trip. There are much better and more affordable options outside the hotel.

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.