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    Waterkant

    4.1 (69 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Saoto Soup
    PJ M.

    Fun local restaurant serving Surinamese food. Good place to hang out or meet up with friends. The food was delicious. We started with mini cheese soufflés and tempura cauliflower. For entrees, we had Saoto Soup and Moksi Alesie. Both were delicious. I definitely recommended trying to Surinamese offerings. Service was good. Just a bit slow. You have to flag down your waiter if you need something.

    Gary H.

    A perfect place to go when everything else is full. It's under a parking garage. But he's a nice view.

    Beer time
    Andy N.

    I came to Waterkant for one thing and one thing only: bitterballen! I heard that this was the spot to come and try some of these fried delectables. What surprised me the most though were the great views of the Amsterdam canals while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the open seating with good food and company. The bitterballen came out piping hot and was absolutely delicious. I've had my fair share of croquettes in my life but these were quite possibly some of the best I've had. The meat was absolutely tender and each bite ended with crispy batter all around. It came with this tangy dijon mustard dipping sauce that I wasn't particularly a fan of personally. There was also a number of Surinamese food on the menu but my friend and I were so full from our earlier lunch. So why only three stars? Aside from the bitterballen and the views, there really wasn't much else that stood out for me. The service was pretty slow on a Wednesday evening and the beer was fairly basic for being on draft. So come and stay for the balls- they are worth it.

    Chicken roti roll, habanero gravy with egg was really good
    Yonnie C.

    Popular joint under garage by the canal. Local hang out with plenty of ash trays on tables. Surinam food. Get table, remember number, Order inside and staff will bring food to table. We ordered bitterbollen, weird teriyaki dip, definitely taste different than porto's cuban style potato balls. Chicken roti roll similar to a potato chicken burrito. The habanero gravy with egg is highlight. The gado gado dirty duck has to duck fried egg rolls and curry flavored salad. The egg rolls are good the salad is not. Wash everything down with fever tree lemonade, refreshing (Written by husband)

    Nachos (not that great)
    Lisa A.

    The best thing about this restaurant is the water view but that's about it. Although that experience can be easily ruined by all the chain smokers sitting outside as well. This is the kind of place where you sit down and go up to a counter to order your food and drinks and then they bring it out to you. We went during the day and surprisingly it was pretty packed. We got a table outside on the shade and went up and ordered some food and drinks. We ordered a few Gin and Tonics which were pretty good. We also went with the nachos which were a big let down. After that we didn't really want to risk ordering any of their other food so we left. I recommend trying this place for drinks only! You can find better food elsewhere.

    No meti salad (vegetarian)
    Sara S.

    Helemaal chill! Naturally there are many places by the water in Mokum but only a few where you can literally sit by it. Waterkant is one of them. For the next 5 years this is the place to be for relaxed biertjes after work and some carribean-inspired food. The big terrace with the wooden tables and the colorful lights gives it a festival sphere. If you catch a table underneath one of the 2 round drive-ups of Q-Park Marnix, you can behold the sky in a tunnel vision. The container with the seats inside looks cozy but the gezellige tables outside are just too tempting. I hope they'll have some heaters and a glühwein stall outside in winter. I'd even suggest to do fondue events there.

    Nachos yum
    Grace M.

    Good spot. A bit hard to get a table outside on a nice day but if you do the perfect place to sit in the sun and watch the passing canal boats. Great nacho. And an array of Asian fusion. Chips and peanuts also available as required for bar snacks. Spring rolls and things. Great beers.

    Saoto soup
    Siz D.

    So I got here this Monday arvo: and it was already quite busy! The sun was out and nearly all chairs outside were occupied. Of course, the Waterkant can't be compared to its big brother in Paramaribo( ohh, the sun.. The people, the music.. The food!) but it does try its hardest :) you need to order (and directly pay for) all your food and drinks inside (or at the outside bar). When you order your food, don't forget to mention your table number(written on top of the tables) and they will come and bring it to you. They've got a nice variety of beers on tap and in bottles+ some nice cocktails. Staff could be more knowledgeable: @all chefs from de Waterkant: make sure you let all of your front house staff e.g. The waiters/barstaff taste all the food you guys sent out at least once. Organise a tasting/bonding ;) eve! :p Great ambiance overall: and awesome to hang out at one of the picknick tables or by simply just hanging out at the waterfront :p

    Drinks menu
    Alberto G.

    Welcome to the newest addition to hipster hangouts in Amsterdam! This place is located under a parking and right in front of the water. I have to say that my first time here wasn't a very good experience. The staff had this, cannot find any other way to describe it, special attitude, not particularly helpful. That being said and if you are willing to ignore the aura of uber coolness, the place is defined let worth a visit. Not only for its prime location, which makes a very sough after location in sunny days, but also because of its F&B offer. They have a very good beer menu, mainly composed by local craft beers and the food Is also good. I had the chicken roti and it was very decent. Also the food service it's incredibly fast! So if you are in the neighbourhood, and it's sunny, this is a good option!

    Ama E.

    What a vibe!!! Water side view, and great drinks. Definitely recommend the cheesecake.

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    Came in for some drinks! Great service and views! Loved that they also had board games to play!

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    Great hidden place! been there for lunch, would definitely go back for the masala chicken wrap!! oohh so delicious!!!

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    8 years ago

    Nice hang out spot along side the river especially in summer time. Good view, friendly staff's, decent crowds too....

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    Super burgers! Great atmosphere! And my favorite place to hang out in the summer time.

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    This was one of my favorite spots that I went to while in Amsterdam. Great beer selection, young crowd and just a really great ambiance.

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    Good food and service. A bit loud, but nice salsa music. Great place at the waterside.

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    Zouk

    Zouk

    4.2(32 reviews)
    0.7 kmHelmersbuurt, Oud West, West
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    This was quite near my hotel, and exhausted from two days wandering in the hot sun, close was just…read moreabout the only criteria. Upon arrival, a rather cold breeze picked up so I opted to sit inside, near the open door. My drink order was taken pretty quickly, but then getting my food order in took a while. I let them know I was gluten free and offered my paper explaining this in Dutch; at first the server didn't take it but said the kitchen could do it. He came back and said they'd make it without potatoes; I asked if the potatoes could be made plain, and he looked confused. He ended up asking for the paper after all and took it back to the kitchen. A good 30 minutes later, I got my dish - sea bream with some kind of sauce, mangetout, rocket and a side of roasted potatoes. It was alright; nothing amazing but I appreciate the care they our into assuring it was safe for me to eat. I had to ask to get the paper back; it has a greasy handprint now but at least I can continue safely eating for the rest of my trip. Three stars for so-so and slow service and food that wasn't worth the high-ish price.

    My husband and I came here July 4, 2015. I gave this place 5 stars because the staff and food was…read moregreat. The kitchen was only open for 5 more minutes and the staff was completely fine with servicing us food. So we sat outside with the nice flow of their signs and people watched. It was great. I never thought I'd like fries and mayonnaise but it's pretty amazing!! PROS: - quick service - great staff - good food - good beers - drinks open till 3am - easy bike parking nearby CONS: - only serving food till 10pm

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    Donnies - line up for tonight

    Donnies

    4.8(8 reviews)
    0.4 kmJordaan, Centrum

    My husband and I were walking around the De Pijp neighbourhood on a Saturday afternoon and was…read morelooking for a quick lunch. We have heard of Donnies, but have never been so thought this was a good opportunity to try it out. Food: Since we were looking for a light lunch we decided to share the large size of the Kapsalon Kip. The Kapsalon Kip has responsibly raised chicken, hot sauce, garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, jalapeños, cheese and wait for it...french fries! It's definitely big enough for two people and SO DELICIOUS! We kept saying "OMG, this is so good". Drinks: We ordered two ice teas and one beer. If you're a beer lover they have craft beers on their menu. Price: €19.35 Service: Service started out pretty slow when we arrived. No one came to us for 10 minutes and I went outside myself to get the menus off the tables there to see what to order. But once they realised we were there and took our order the service picked up. The waitress in the end was nice and friendly. Ambiance: It was pretty quiet on the Saturday afternoon we were there. The space is very nice and well done. Definitely the nicest doner kabab house I've ever been to. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! I'm looking forward to trying other things on their menu.

    OH YES!! What a treat :) finally a girl friendly junk food option .. And a very healthy one, so…read moreforget about the junk part. Great flavor, exotic add ons, craft beers and ... very hot waiters :-)) GO GO GO

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    Buzzzzzzin

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    Craft & Draft - Welcome!

    Craft & Draft

    4.5(24 reviews)
    1.6 kmZuid, West
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    It doesn't seem like much but I had a great solo experience at Craft & Draft. I was ending the More…read moreBeer tour at Craft & Draft, which is the last stop where you pick up your free t-shirt! The bartenders were super nice and friendly (always a pleasant surprise) and were talking to the other regulars about what they did last night and what they plan to do after work. Super casual. It seemed like they were also very knowledgeable about beer so if you're not sure, you can consult with them to get recommendations. The beer was great and there were a lot of options. The location is near the park and also near a tram stop if you want to take public transport after your beers (or beer tour, in my case). I hope to do the beer tour again when I'm in Amsterdam and therefore come back to Craft & Draft.

    Another great craft beer bar. Amsterdam is blessed with lots places doing great craft beer and this…read moreis yet another one. It fits the normal beer bar layout. Wooden tables and finishing, black chalkboard, 40 taps and a pleasant bar man who is knowledgable about beer. This is a good place for a pint and there will be options to fit whatever taste you have. I got a lovely IPA recommended to me and really enjoyed it. It's quite far out the centre, but that's actually a good thing and it's worth the walk. If you like craft beer and find yourself in Amsterdam you should make the effort to visit craft & draft.

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    Craft & Draft - Our terrace in 2022

    Our terrace in 2022

    Craft & Draft - Just a look at the 40 beer taps

    Just a look at the 40 beer taps

    Craft & Draft - Great Barley-wine beers

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails - Perfect Manhattan

    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

    4.7(25 reviews)
    0.9 kmCentrum

    This bar was recommended to me by a bartender in Berlin. The first time I came I didn't have a…read morereservation but since it was just me, they were able to squeeze me in at the bar. The bartenders were busy but nice and took care to explain the creative and extensive menu. The second time I came I made a reservation for two online. You pay for the reservation but that amount is then applied to your check. The drinks are quite good and I understand the need for the reservation. It's not a big space but it's very popular so it's consistently full. This is a great bar so I can see why it's so popular. Don't miss Flying Dutchmen Cocktails in Amsterdam.

    We stopped here for a cocktail. We did not have reservations so we had to wait until something…read moreopened. The server brought over a pinkish liquid and I asked what it was. He said water, so I assumed it was it was tinted from the lighting. When I took a sip it was a flavored water. I asked if it was gluten-free and he was very rude in his response. Basically was like um yea it just has spices in it. Spices may not be gluten free and could be of concern for a celiac. I asked him if any drinks were gluten free and he said all but 2. I wasn't confident that the drinks would be made separately from the non- gluten drinks so I opted not to get one. My friend got the bees knees and said it was really tasty. The server did come back and switch my water to regular at the end but he should have been upfront with what he gave to prevent any exposure to peoples allergies.

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails - Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

    Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

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