BEST OF AMS
Zouthaven
StrandZuid
De Goudfazant Loetje Cedars
The Harbour Club
EYE Bar
Loetje Stationsplein 10 & Werfkade 14
Zouthaven Piet Heinkade 1
Cedars Heemstedestraat 80
The Harbour Club Cruquiusweg 67
De Luwte Leliegracht 26
EYE Bar IJpromenade 1
De Goudfazant Aambeeldstraat 10
StrandZuid Europaplein 22
Steak Restaurant Loetje is well known in and around Amsterdam because of its large, fried mediumrare steaks, which are served with gravy and salad. Loetje owes its success to its simple menu (with one meat and one fish dish), high quality and efficient service. The location near Amsterdam Centraal, and the modern and spacious complex of Loetje on the north side of ‘t IJ are worth visiting.
Drop by the Harbour Club for some international allure, a top-notch styled interior and one of the finest fruits de mer platters in town. This cosmopolitan restaurant is located on Amsterdam’s Eastside, overlooking the water and the shore of Borneo island.
Next door to the fairly new Hangar restaurant, you’ll find old-time favourite Hotel de Goudfazant. In an amazing industrial setting, they serve one of the best set menus Amsterdam has to offer. Simple, fairly-priced and always surprising.
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Watch huge cruise ships float by at the sundrenched terrace of Zouthaven, while enjoying a glass of wine and some freshly shucked oysters. This modern restaurant with an impressive terrace and crisp, white interior is situated close to Central Station, on the ground floor of the Muziekgebouw.
Located on the picturesque Leliegracht, De Luwte has been a favourite amongst locals for many years. Snag a table on the waterfront terrace or inside this cozy place and catch up over Frenchinspired dishes such as steak tartare, lacquered duck breast and grilled scallops.
South of the city centre, StrandZuid is a chic inland beach complex surrounding a lake. There’s a stylish restaurant, large beer deck and a sandy party beach with plenty of unbathing spots connected by a series of boardwalks.
At Cedars everything revolves around sharing food with friends and loved ones. Not only does the traditional Lebanese cuisine taste great, it is also a feast for the eyes. The menu features various small dishes that can be combined to create a delicious meal. With its friendly waiters, amazing food, relaxed atmosphere and waterside terraces, Cedars is a piece of Beirut in Amsterdam. cedars.nl The EYE Bar & Restaurant has a wonderful terrace on the IJ. The cafe gets a lot of afternoon sun and has a great view across the water to Amsterdam. Open daily for lunch and dinner or just grab a coffee before touring the museum or a glass of wine before catching a film.
Nel Amstelveld Amstelveld 12
Nel Amstelveld is a popular café and restaurant with a beautiful terrace. Sit in a sunny spot or under the charming trees, enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks and play some pétangue (jeu de boules).