Western Islands Restaurants
The three islands between Centraal Station and Westerpark are somewhat removed from the rest of the city, but they're the perfect place to enjoy a quiet lunch or dinner with lovely river views.
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The three islands between Centraal Station and Westerpark are somewhat removed from the rest of the city, but they're the perfect place to enjoy a quiet lunch or dinner with lovely river views.
The three islands between Centraal Station and Westerpark are somewhat removed from the rest of the city, but they're the perfect place to enjoy a quiet lunch or dinner with lovely river views.
The three islands between Centraal Station and Westerpark are somewhat removed from the rest of the city, but they're the perfect place to enjoy a quiet lunch or dinner with lovely river views.
This casual neighborhood bistro draws a relaxed local crowd with its seasonal preparations of seafood and meat served with farm-fresh vegetables. The menu changes daily—ingredients are chosen from the morning market by the chef, who trained at Berkeley's Chez Panisse—and are offered on a four-course prix-fixe menu (three courses are available for lighter appetites, weeknights only).
Not far from Westerpark and just across the main canal that borders the Jordaan, Checkpoint Charlie serves excellent, locally produced snacks, like homemade vegetarian quiche, and organic grilled-cheese sandwiches—the little cheese croquettes are recommended. At night, there are DJs, acoustic rock, and spoken-word performances.
A meal at this former offshore TV tower transported from the North Sea—and perched (thankfully not precariously) out on the IJ River—is one of the most unique dining experiences you can have in Amsterdam. The food does take a bit of a backseat to the location, but bistro-style offerings like burger and fries are good; and at dinner, you can't go wrong with the sea bass.
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