The 13 Best Dining Experiences in the Netherlands

1.Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,579 reviews · 2 hours · from $105Our pick

Enjoy a four-course dinner, unlimited drinks, and Amsterdam’s glowing canals on this relaxed two-hour evening cruise.

“This is an excellent cruise, the food was great, very tasty, the staff were great with a special thanks to Valentina (I think that’s was her name) who made our 25th wedding anniversary all that more special. There was the occasional commentary from the captain, which was not really intrusive but nicely informative. All in all a good balance and a trip I would highly recommend.”

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2.A’DAM Lookout Ticket and Lunch or Dinner Voucher

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,046 reviews · 1 day · from $30

See Amsterdam from 100 meters up, then enjoy lunch or dinner at Madam with a €10 voucher and optional high-altitude thrills.

“Amazing ! The star was so friendly and the food really tasty !”

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3.Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 4-Courses Including Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 476 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $106

See Amsterdam by canal at sunset with a four-course dinner, unlimited drinks, historic sights, and friendly onboard service.

“The Staff Yuri,Emilia,Norina & Alvaro were truly Fantastic. The Food was excellent. We had a Fabulous time and what made it special was that it was my Birthday”

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4.Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Review of Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam set lunch or dinner, with menu choices, canal views, pricing, service tips, and honest value advice.

“Lovely staff there made our meal so much better. Thank you for a great experience for my sons birthday”

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5.3 Course Dinner in the Dark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · from $56

Eat a three-course meal in total darkness at Amsterdam’s Ctaste, served by blind staff in a thoughtful, unusual two-hour experience.

“What a strange and delightful experience. The food was delicious although I am sure a bit ended up on the table. Highly recommend to bend you out of your comfort zone.”

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6.VEGAS Dinner Show with 3-Course Sharing Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 1 day · from $169

Review of Amsterdam’s VEGAS Dinner Show, with seating tips, menu details, entertainment, price advice, and practical planning information.

“De show was prima. Eten daarentegen viel tegen. Michelin ster prijzen en hoeveelheid maar de kwaliteit van de All you can eat om de hoek. Wij kregen net zoveel eten met z’n vijven als de tafel naast ons waar twee personen aan zaten, heel vreemd. 2 kleine stukjes kip en een stukje vis verdelen over 5 personen en een klein schaaltje nasi. We moesten maar om meer vragen als we het op hadden. Op de vraag waarom we niet meteen wat meer konden krijgen was het antwoord dat we dan mischien wel weer teveel zouden krijgen. Rare opmerking gezien de tafel naast ons met 2 personen die in principe elk…”

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7.Amsterdam Private Dinner Cruise incl Drinks & 2-course Dinner 2hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $458Top rated

Review of Amsterdam’s private 2-hour dinner cruise with canal views, a two-course meal, drinks, private boating, value, and practical tips.

“AMAZING!!! I would highly recommend ! Food was fantastic as well as the host. The boat was perfect for a couple.”

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8.A’DAM Lookout with Revolving Restaurant Moon

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 64 reviews · from $40

See Amsterdam from A’DAM Lookout, then enjoy fine dining and city views as restaurant Moon slowly revolves above the IJ.

“The Lookout is a must see! Wow! It’s scary when you stand at the bottom and look up. The elevator had lights above it which start when the elevator starts to go up. It takes 20 seconds to climb 100m. The view is great! I booked us a lunch at the revolving restaurant but wish we’d booked the burger instead. The meals are tiny, think posh food. I had a tiny bit of beef brisket, and we had a small amount of chips and salad to share. My husband had sea bass but again tiny. He loved his meal but I didn’t love the portion sizes.Read more”

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9.Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Paddle Waterland at sunset from Amsterdam, enjoy a local picnic dinner, and learn Dutch history in a small, friendly canoe group.

“Très belle expérience en périphérie d'Amsterdam. Maje, la guide, vous partage sa passion pour son pays, sa région et la nature qui l'entoure. La navigation en canoë est simple et facilement gérée dès les premiers coups de pagaye. Activité très bien indiquée en famille. Langue utilisée: néerlandais ou anglais. Nous recommandons certainement cette activité et encore merci à Maje pour son accueil !”

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10.3-course Dinner in the Dark Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $59

Test your senses at Amsterdam’s 3-course dinner in total darkness, served by blind staff. See what to expect, costs, tips, and who should book.

“Amazing experience, with amazing food, and awesome staff. The experience is unique and we enjoyed the dinner”

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11.Pancake Restaurant Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $9Best value

Enjoy a Dutch pancake or apple pie with coffee at Restaurant De Kraai, overlooking the windmills and waterfront of Zaanse Schans.

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12.French Bistro-Style Dinner Overlooking Amsterdam’s Canals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $23

Share a four-course French bistro dinner in an Amsterdam canal-side home with former restaurant owners Martine and Olav.

“Amazing food, presentation, location on the oldest canal. We enjoyed getting to know Martine & Olav and had interesting conversations. Such a special experience!”

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13.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 18 reviews · from $110

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals aboard a heated saloon boat with a festive aperitif and three-course dinner from a local à la carte menu.

“A beautiful cruise through the canals with a tasty dinner and cocktails. The crew was friendly and informative and pointed out lots of unique sites along the way. Highly recommend”

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