The best spare ribs in town and other Amsterdam, Netherlands Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Cafe de Klos

This place doesn't look much from outside or inside, but it serves the best spare ribs in town. The ribs are high quality, extra lean and meaty. They are deliciously marinated, grilled crisp on the outside and tender and juicy inside, with no extra sauce slathered on before serving. If you're not into ribs that much they also do chicken. The dishes are served either barbecued or smoked. The portions are huge, and they are served with a variety of sauces, one being their own whisky sauce, cole slaw and French bread. Baked potatoes are available as a side dish.

The restaurant is tiny, so it is best to arrive by 18:00 in order to secure a table. The deco is very basic with some rectangular bar with stools at the bar, only a few tables with chairs and a few shelves with stools. It is also dimly lit, with pub atmosphere.

The place was recommended to me about 6 years ago by some English guys who have been going there since the 1980s. Unfortunately, I haven't tasted their ribs, since I didn't eat red meat at the time when I visited, but their BBQ chicken was gorgeous.

Favorite Dish: BBQ Chicken with whisky sauce

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Kerkstraat 41-43, Amsterdam
Directions: Kerkstraat is just off Leidsestraat, the road leading to Leidseplein

Restaurant Name: Goodies

This tiny little place along not so heavily populated Huidenstraat in Joordaan is a right gem. The exterior doesn't look much and the interior is rather dull with an allure of a frat house living room more than a cafe, but the food is very good and the staff are very nice, with real smiles. It is popular amongst the hungry young urbanites and corporate career makers and is full on a daily basis. It is a while I last visited the place, but during the day, they do really gorgeous and very substantial sandwiches, bagels, fruity shakes, lush soups, pastries and the like.

In the evenings, the mains include pasta and salads. All ingredients are high quality and practically all dishes have clever names and many are named after real and fictional personalities such as Pavarotti, the opera singer sandwich and Victoria Beckham.

Occasional live music. Reservations are recommended due to the small capacity (60 seats).

Open:
Mon noon-10:30pm
Tue-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm and 6pm-10:30pm
Sun 11am-4:30pm and 6pm-10:30pm

Cuisine: Dutch, European, Italian
Dress code: Casual


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Theme: Local

Phone: 020 625 6122
Address: Huidenstraat 9, 1016 ER Amsterdam
Directions: Tram lines 1, 2 and 5 will take you nearby, but you need to walk the rest of the journey from Spui square
Website: http://goforthegoodies.nl/