1. Staff and Kitchen provided above and beyond service to our later night request to eat 2. After kitchen said only appetizers could be ordered, they served us: Strawberry goat cheese purée filet with a dinner salad and pommes frites. 3. = Extremely happy foodies 4. A MUST TRY SPOT on Nes read more

Great service, delicious food, neat ambience. Accidentally happened upon this little restaurant and decided to pop in for a few bites and drinks. Seated immediately with no fuss (but we had just beat the rush). Restaurant has an interesting concept: food selections are based on fresh ingredients of the day/week, so no menus. As such, we had to wait a bit for the head waiter (owner?) to make his rounds to verbally tell us the menu of the day. Ordered a local beer and smoke fish mousse + blue cheese plate. Fish mousse came with a small salad/dressing greens on the side (and bread of course), and the blue cheese came with bacon wrapped dates (and bread). Both were simple, delicious, and fresh, and served rather quickly. Ambience was excellent, with what seemed like tourists and locals alike; lively, neighborhood bar/restaurant feel. Did not try the entrees or dessert since we stopped in just for a snack, but what we had was spectacular. Knocking off a star for the wait time before the waiter could makes his rounds to our table (~ 10 mins), but understood that its the concept of the restaurant. Would definitely come back! read more

Grandma makes the pies. What else do I need to say. The food is amazing. Everything is fresh. You can come for lunch or dinner it doesn't matter. Everything is excellent. read more

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Food and drinks were excellent. Our waitress recited the menu at the table so I assume their menu changes daily or just doesn't have a set one. I ordered the cod and it was good, but I love their chips the most. Not a 5 star rating because the waitress asked for a tip and tried charging 20% tips when I told her to add 10%. She knew we had a few drinks so either it was a honest miscalculation or not, I felt cheated and I'd think twice about returning. read more

Amazing! From starters to the main courses! Great ambience with wonderful, authentic old country feel. My cod was flaky and succulent. My hubby liked the beef steak too. Appetizer of blue cheese with a balsamic reduction. And rosemary. So, so good. Tasty liver pate. Great service. Restaurant is very small. Wait is worth it. read more

Great food! Great service! I love that everything comes out of kitchen pipping hot! Food is always fresh and delicious! Love coming here with friends read more

Oh my gosh! What a fantastic restaurant. When we asked the people at the hotel where to go to eat, they said if you go to the right you get the tourist food, if you go to the left you get the staff food. They highly recommended this place and it was perfection. Yummy and lots of locals. read more

My fellow foodies in Amsterdam go here!!! They have no menu but serve about six starters and four entrees daily. The server is your menu. Super quaint restaurant. Great food!!! read more

This is very close to a five star for me. I felt like if the food was a little more imaginative with the flavors, it would be a 5 star. We sat outside. The waiter took our beer orders. We then were visited by a chef/owner/manager (not sure which), who verbally went through the menu. It is a very friendly atmosphere. We picked 2 appetizers and 2 entrees from his suggestions (we were two people). Everything was very good. Like I said, I could have used a little more spice or something. The best part was 2 beers, 2 apps, 2 entrees and a carafe of red wine came out to be 65 Euros for dinner. Since we did not see a written menu, we thought it would be much more. The previous reviewers are correct; this restaurant is a must stop in Amsterdam. read more

As the first time visiter in lovely Amsterdam, always smiling waitress, tasty meals, and cozy inside here can be regarded as a warm greeting in such cold winter. We enjoyed their appetite a lot, especially the looks-okay-taste-awesome spinach soup, which served as great cold preventing nutrition. As for main course, I have to say steak with strawberry sauce may be a innovative try, but may not satisfy everyone if they only wanna taste the original flavor of beef. Anyway, still a good try. Recommend to people who have no idea where to dine for dinner in Amsterdam. read more

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Without a doubt the best food and service in town. Close to dam square too! The menu is authentically dutch and the food is all home made. I have never been disapointed read more

I had lunch here and had a sandwich which was good but I guess I wasn't blown away as the reviews say. I think I need to return for dinner. There is a beautiful kitty in the restaurant and it's quite dark in there. read more

Van Kerkwijk - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Had a fantastic dinner at Café van Kerkwijk. It's just a few blocks off the main square, which would usually mean very touristy and overpriced, but I think this is where Amsterdammers bring out-of-town guests for casual atmosphere, and a great foodie experience. This is the kind of restaurant which doesn't have a written menu because they work with only fresh, available that morning in the local markets, seasonal ingredients, so the offerings change from day to day. The waitperson simply pulls up a chair and goes through the menu for that day: usually a choice between about six starters and about the same number of main courses. My waiter, Maurice was super sweet and super easy on the eyes, which didn't hurt at all. I started with a Mackerel pate, which Maurice paired with a lovely French Chardonnay (his choice, and a great one). The main was a Rosemary Lamb in Tomato Sauce, served with an Italian Barbuda wine. The lamb shank was complimented with lovely spring vegetables and peppered with baby arugula. A side salad and side of fries Dutch style (w/mayonnaise) was included. Wonderful meal! read more

I consider myself lucky, that I found this restaurant years ago- before it has become the busy place it always is now. The food is excellent. The service kind and fun. The attention to detail in simple but wonderful food is rare and special. The staple dishes have been here for years, and the daily additions are always fun to explore. Top notch wonders. read more

We come to AMS every year for IBC, this restaurant has become one of our staples. From the chicken in a coconut curry sauce to the cod fish, spot on. Five star all the way. Two lovely ladies serving you like you are in their home. As for starters, an appetizer platter with a selection of spreads, salmon, blue cheese and pork pate, this delicious goat cheese, tortilla with sun dried tomatoes and eggplant. Don't dare miss the pear pie, amazing. read more

This place was amazing! The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating to our lack of reservation. My only complain was the price but all in all, life does go on! The mussels were absolutely amazing and I followed that with a fish dish that also had sauerkraut and prosciutto... It was absolutely delicious and I hope to return next time I find myself in Amsterdam! read more

Wow, simply wow. This place is amazing. The space is small and charming. The service is fabulous. The food is incredible. There is no menu; the server gives you the options. There were 5 appetizer options, 5 mains, and 4 desserts. We had the mackerel mousse, steak with strawberry sauce, Indonesian chicken, peach pie, and caramel brownie. Each was superb. Wonderful meal. read more

Incredible food. Very attentive staff. Tiny restaurant, no written menu, food changes regularly. Incredible! read more

Van Kerkwijk - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This place revived my faith in the Amsterdam food scene. Amazing, attentive service. Delicious but not pretentious food. Good wine. Great atmosphere. Nobody rushes you even if there is a huge line of people waiting. This may be central Amsterdam's best-kept secret. read more

Very small restaurant, but totally worth waiting for! Very friendly staff, delicious food and a great experience. Highly recommended! Had the cod, basically a deconstructed fish & chips without the batter! Hunt this place down, get your table and enjoy! read more

It's my second time here and it will not be the last. Highly recommend it to anyone avoiding tourist traps and who want a delicious quality meal and a reasonable price. Portions are bistro-like (smaller); but we had a nice appetizer and all felt the amount was perfect. My only complaints are that the waitress did not ask how we wanted our steak cooked and mine was over cooked for my liking, medium, I prefer medium rare. Also granted it was very full and our kind waitress commutated very well with us, it took a while for her to take our order and then for us to get our meal. That said service was overall good, great food, perfect location and environment. Try it! read more

Van Kerkwijk - Cafes Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

All I can say is thank you for a great evening! Great food surrounded by great people. Everyone here puts their heart and soul into making this restaurant work! Loved it. The mussels were about the best I've ever had. Very nice appetizer platter with pate, goat cheese, blue cheese, Indonesian meatloaf and mackerel mousse. Will be back! read more

The best place to eat in the city center. No menu, they explain the dishes at the table. Everything, and I mean everything, was perfect. Great service, amazing food. Be ready for at least a short wait, but totally worth it. I'll be back! read more

The menu is constantly changing so recommendations for a specific meal are difficult, but the Indonesian meatloaf I had the luck to try was incredible. Everything my party tried was flavored perfectly, the wait was pleasantly punctuated with drinks from the bartender, and the ambiance is charming. read more

Overrated on Yelp. Seems like everyone there was American (like me) and who was there because of the good Yelp ratings. Service was attentive and joyful - food was simply ok - nothing special and certainly should not be a destination spot. read more

My daughter and I tried this restaurant based on its Yelp ratings. We had a delicious and casual dinner. Attentive and relaxed service with a menu that is different by day based on what's fresh. The menu is told to you by your server. We had appetizers and entrees - all which we loved. I will be back the next time I visit Amsterdam. read more

Loved this place including their no reservation policy; there lack of menus and dining room glitz. What this place does well is cook great food at affordable prices in a dining space that is small enough to feel like you are at home without it being so small you feel awkward. Everything we ate was great and we would recommend the beef, goats cheese and raspberry sauce accompanied by salad and frites. read more

Homey atmosphere, very casual eg. the menu is the waiter or waitress they set down with you explain all the courses and look for comments or suggestions from you. They serve their known dishes, as will the chef will whip something up specially for you. read more

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What an amazing little find! We were on holiday in Amsterdam and some friends decided to meet us here for an afternoon meal. We all ended up getting the daily specials--mine was the meatloaf which was absolutely delicious. The wait staff was amazingly personable and the beer selections were top notch. I highly recommend this place for a nice, civil bite. Very much enjoyed it. read more

Happened to be in Amsterdam for a few days on my boyfriend's birthday. Van Kerkwijk came highly recommended by some friends. One chef, one bartender, one waiter, no menu. Be prepared to sit back and enjoy your dining experience, as it will be special. Two appetizers and two entrees, a few beers and a couple of glasses of wine ran us about 75 euro. Overall, it was just what we were looking for and the dishes were delicious. read more

We stumbled upon this elegant resturant with no reservations and it did not disappoint. The oysters were amazing and wonderful wine. Best to make reservations so there is no wait but if in Amsterdam it is fantastic for dinner. Very romantic and the service was oustanding. read more

The most amazing meal I've ever experienced. The staff was so friendly and took the time to run through the whole menu , making it more intimate . You will not find more authentic food- worth the wait ! read more

Great local place, tons of atmosphere and delicious food. Well worth the wait and don't miss the fish and local stews!

Tried Van Kerkwijck after being turned away from my beloved Mappa when they were stuffed with reservations. I was a bit skeptical since this had so many tourist ratings on Yelp and the restaurant is so close to Dam Plein, but I was all wrong. First off, when we entered the restaurant, the waiter immediately acknowledged us. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but for Amsterdam, this was like being treated like treasure! We had to wait a bit for a table, but that was no matter since we could wait at the bar. Once seated, the waiter came over and walked us through the menu. Really personal, and adds a great touch to the experience. The food was great. We both had the steak which sits atop strawberry syrup and goat cheese - not a mixture I ever would have dreamed up myself but it was a great mix of tastes. Even though the food was good, what I maybe even liked best was that A) the waiters were polite, B) they remembered exactly what we were drinking even on a very busy night, and C) this place has a really low-key, old school vibe, which can be a breath of fresh air when there are so many hip new restaurants opening up. read more

This restaurant needs to check their attitude to customers. Ruins entire dining experience. We arrived early to avoid a long wait. There were tables open, however; they did not seat us or others that arrived w us. Ushered us to the bar and told us "just relax, go sit by the bar" when i asked kindly how long the wait was. Sat at the bar and no one bothered to tell us what to do or how long the wait was. just sat there for 5 mins till waiter rudely said "can you take that off?...... the bottle of water .... off the bar...". after finally being seated. there is no menu, waiters read it to you off the top of their head. We made sure to tell them we don't want gamy cheese but of course they don't pay attention. We tried to send the dish back and male waiter said we cant do that and argue that he told us that there is BLUE cheese. 4 people on the table and none of us hear it so he obviously was lying. After speaking to the chef/owner she took the dish back. When the bill comes we realized they overcharge us for an extra water. When we told them, we got more attitude saying "you already go the quiche for free". Super unprofessional. Food was fine but in no way should anyone have to deal with such poor hospitality. read more

Van Kerkwyk Restaurant is located a block from Dam Square; it is a great little restaurant, very cozy with no menus. They change their menu daily therefore, the waitress memorizes everything and does a wonderful job reciting and explaining the dishes. She made wonderful recommendations, we had appetizers, soup, fresh fish and they have a great selection of beers. She recommended 3 different ones to go with our dinner and they were all good. Excellent service, the food was delicious with a relaxing atmosphere. read more

Very nice small restaurant off the main plaza with a pleasant atmosphere. There are no menus -- the waiters sit down and explain the night's menu to you (and have no trouble doing so in good English). The food was very well prepared and presented. I had a delicious steak and my friend enjoyed a great Indonesian chicken dish. Of course, the best part (as I think is generally the case in Holland), were the delicious frites with mayonaisse that came standard as a side dish. (No 100% vegatable oil here!) Dinner for two with three beers came to a very reasonable 55 euros. Great for a casual//cozy dinner. read more

This was a fantastic find. Couldn't decide what we wanted, so they offered a table selection of a bunch of things that ended up being perfect for us. The beer and tea were very good. For what it's worth, the English spoken was perfect. I would definitely come back, mostly for the meatloaf! read more

Had the best salmon of my life here. The rest of the meal was good too, and it was very reasonably priced.

Great atmosphere and food is very good. You can tell those two girls work there tail off and are passionate about the patrons having a great time and dining experience. Would recommend. read more