What a fulfilling way to spend what was supposed to be a full day that unexpectedly turned into…read morejust five hours in Amsterdam. We had originally booked the Damrak 213 location but had to cancel due to a flight delay. Determined to make the most of our short time before heading to Paris the next morning, I chose this location because it was close to the areas we wanted to explore after dinner -- and I'm so glad I did. After reading on their website that they keep tables available for walk-ins at most locations, we decided to try our luck. As soon as my best friend and I walked in, we were not disappointed. The ambiance felt right immediately -- warm, inviting, and full of good energy. There was little to no wait, and the fresh seafood display at the front looked incredible. Vanessa was our lovely server and truly a whole vibe throughout the evening. She, along with "Mr. Champion," gave us great suggestions on where to walk and explore next -- and we absolutely took their advice. I love a menu where you can order and split a little bit of everything with a friend, and every single dish was perfection. The shrimp croquettes, king prawns, asparagus, roasted carrots, and fish and chips (kibbeling) were all served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor at a very reasonable price. The kitchen was run by a Black chef who was clearly putting in serious work and completely understanding the assignment. I wanted to personally commend him, but he was fully locked in and busy creating magic. Even the espresso martini stood out -- easily one of the best I've had. Great, relatable conversations, amazing food, and the evening ended on a sweet note with a complimentary lemon crème brûlée served with sparkles. This spot is truly a neighborhood gem. I'm so glad we chose this location -- it turned a rushed travel day into a memorable night dining with some true champions. We can't wait to return with more time to fully enjoy the experience.

Honestly, I'm surprised this place has so many great reviews because my experience was completely…read morethe opposite. When I walked in, there was only one person at the entrance, and I was completely ignored. A family ahead of me was immediately seated, but I had to wait and try to get someone's attention--it took quite a while. I was finally seated at the bar, which was fine since I was alone, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was an inconvenience. Everything, from getting a drink to ordering food, felt like a struggle, and the staff didn't make me feel welcome at all. The food was okay--I've had better--but the overall experience left me feeling unwelcome, and I couldn't wait to leave. I'm genuinely surprised by the high reviews, because I felt quite the opposite. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place or come back

If you're in Amsterdam and want to try a bunch of different cultures' food, this is it! They have…read moremany cuisines ranging from Asian to European to American dishes. Since a lot of people eat there, it's hard to find seating so I recommend getting it to-go

Visited here and opted for a taste of Indian food. We had butter chicken, chicken tikka masala,…read morevegetable samosas & garlic naan . All very tasty. Everyone orders for themselves and finds a table to dine. There is an upstairs section to sit with a birds eye view of everyone below . Ambiance is great for people watching while enjoying your meal or glass of wine" liquid".

Pretty new little joint for delicious seafood. They're known for the fish and chips. We had two…read moreappetizers: grilled tiger prawns and crispy calamari. Delicious! Three of us got the fish and chips and one got the chicken and chips. Different sauces to choose from: lemon mayo, garlic mayo, spicy mayo, etc. Perfectly cooked fish with a delicious coating. Chips were also yummy. A TON of food and a great value. The wine/beer was also good! Would come again.

The staff is super friendly. The drinks are fresh they make their own ice tea, lemonade, apple…read morejuice and orange juice. Really refreshing. We also ordered calamari and it was nice and crunchy. Our main meal was the best I had so far and it was it greasy. They offered 5 different sauces for the fish. All sauces are homemade. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite!

The food was good, not great! The service was forced. The kiosks to order were broke. The…read moretemperature was very hot, had to have our food to go.

Food - 5 Value - 4…read moreAmbiance - 3.5 Service - n/a The best burger in Amsterdam. Didn't have lofty expectations coming from NYC, but was pleasantly surprised - burger patty was juicy and flavorful, had nice balance of lettuce and cheese + truffle mayo, and the chicken was surprisingly juicy as well. Fries fell a bit short and could have been more seasoned, but were crispy and on the better end of fries I had in Europe. Will come back again next time I'm here.

Service: from Silvia -- excellent, very responsive…read more All the food was amazing/exceeding expectations -- I had " fruit de mer - seafood bar". Couldn't finish (left the sturgeon shrimp and crayfish) Wife had lobster soup, vongole, and my 6 oyster supplement and half my lobster half. She also had chocolate bavaroise dessert. Highly recommended!

This place had a lot of food reviews so we decided to try it...and didn't disappoint…read more They have a great menu and a selection of a la carte items to choose from. The fish fillet was just OK, and kinda wished we ordered the Mixed Grill instead. However, the mussels are Amazing! The place can get really busy so reservations are recommended. And we for great service from staff.

Special dish made by Chef Fabrizio…read more.. Absolutely delicious pasta with garlic and Italian red chilies!!!

Forgive me as I do not know the name of this dish but this was probably the most delicious pasta…read morethat I have ever had. I stumbled upon this place on accident trying to get out of the cold in Amsterdam and I'm glad that I did! The aesthetic was homey but with a modern twist-I felt like I was in a family members home eating dinner. The service could have been better which was odd because it wasn't really busy. This was my first time trying true Italian pasta outside of the States and now I can't look back. I would for sure recommend this place for a chill and familiar vibe for a drink or a bite to eat.

My friend and I had to stop in, to try some Amsterdam dishes while visiting Albert Cuypmarket…read more(farmers market). Easily walkable, if in the area. My friends not very food adventurous, so we went simple and easy. Lucky we found someone that spoke English so we could order. We decided to share the herring sandwhich "broodje haring" . And a small platter of fried fish (I think cod), which came out super hot, this was good. The place was pretty popular, lots of people coming in and out. Orders everywhere. They don't have much seating. Only a few bar stools inside, which we got lucky on. Or find a spot outside standing up. Or find seating at another food stall.

I found this place while looking for Original Stroopwafel and this fish shop wasn't too far away…read morefrom the outdoor market. In fact, they have tables set up and you order inside for fresh, raw and/or ready to eat sushi, fried/grilled/steamed seafood. Definitely try some pickled herring - it actually wasn't all that fishy. Fried potatoes (or chips) are delicious in this country. Fish & chips was a big size and can be shared - good value too. You can even order it with fish, mussels & chips! This shop is a fishmonger so you can buy stuff for home, but as a visitor, definitely try the seafood in Amsterdam, it's pretty good.

Great seafood! Everything fresh. Just happened upon it and a very nice find. Place was packed so…read morereservations highly recommended. The bar is first come; first served and we lucked out to find a spot. It was a quick lunch and we split fish & chips. In hind sight, should have told my wife we needed our own dish. Observed the cold seafood combo. Looked fantastic.

Quite enjoyed the selection here. Be prepared for a wait but it's worth it for a quick fresh…read moreseafood bite. Had the : sashimi tuna. They provide real wasabi!! Careful, a little bit is enough. Shrimp. Relatively large pieces of peeled, deveined and cooked in the oven. Had to add a little salt. The surprise was the fried fish--pieces were huge and enough to share with another. Lightly battered, it's really enjoyable with the tartar sauce they slather on top.

I found this place online ...list of essential french fry places…read more it was a LONG but beautiful walk for us... the french fries were good but not mindblowing. the french fries themselves were not worth the walk...but everything else we saw to and from this spot made it super worthwhile. Service was great. prices were ok 3 small tables on restaurant side...there was outside seating and bar seating also. no air conditioning but fortunately it was not horribly hot on this day. we enjoyed our food and continued on our journey. yes it's worth a visit but not a bucketlist spot

What a pleasant surprise. Simple food, but done so so well…read more Fish and chips, so simple but so easy to mess up still. And the atmosphere is great too. What I like is that the management, but also the staff is so hands-on... Compliments in place!