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CUISINES
French, Dutch, Seafood, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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CUISINES
French, Dutch, Seafood, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.0
225 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
101
Average
28
Poor
9
Terrible
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xxxoranjexxx
Kobe11 contributions
Oct 2020 • family
素敵な雰囲気のレストラン、子どもメニューあり(サプライズアイス付き)、接客、料理の質、コストバリュー高い！
I visited this restaurant with my family. I worried if it is not suitable restaurant with two children (7&9 years old), but I received a message that the restaurant has children menu when I made the reservation. We did not see children menu price but children selected ‘spareribs’ from a list what waitress explained to them. We are asked to have breads, hams and olives since we only ordered main menus. Again we did not hear and saw the price. This dish was great and big enough for our sterters. My husband and I selected sliptons and Bavette for our main menu. Those are one of the best I had in the Netherlands! After main menu, children had a surprise ice cream. It is a simple one but enough to make them happy. In the end, I wondered how is the total amount of our dining. Positive surprise! Really great value if we consider such a special and great place, nice service and a quality of food!! I really want to come back to this restaurant.
Written 13 October 2020
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Martin S
Sidcup675 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
I went to this beautiful building dating from 1532 to find a very welcoming bar on the ground floor with a restaurant on the floor above. The bar was cosy and the service excellent. We had some snacks including prawns in garlic oil, very similar to prawn pil pil, amazing quality in the fantastic Surroundings of this old building right on the water front. A must visit if in Hoorn.
Written 10 February 2020
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fedele s
Rome39 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
We had a wonderful experience: very nice atmosphere and unique location, kind personnel and excellent menu. We asked if it was possible to choose dinner menu at lunchtime and they were so kind to make us happy. Excellent starters, carpaccio and tartare, then tournedos and duck perfectly cooked and tasty, good wine selection. Highly recommended.
Written 7 February 2023
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Harold1971
Dubai648 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
After a nice walk in the pittoresk harbor of Hoorn we treated ourselves with a traditional onion soup while seated outside on the terrace. It was a delicious onion soup, which contained not only onions, cheese and some bread, but also some beef meat.
Very delicious soup. Very quick and friendly service.
Written 7 August 2024
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Elle8104
Neston412 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
We managed to get a table during a busy weekend which was really lucky. The setting is the ancient tower in the old port area which is stunning. Climbing the narrow winding staircase to the restaurant was brilliant and the circular seating area is not a letdown! The menu is somewhat small but variety is great. The staff helped with understanding the Dutch menu and ordering for gluten free which is no issue! I had the steak which was perfectly cooked and delicious.
Written 26 June 2024
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Debbie K
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
Wonderful spot . Great atmosphere, great food. Loved the fancy drinks lemonprosecco, duck, scoppino for dessert, staff great. My husband had crepe Suzette, which had the sauce made at the table. It was on the second floor of a tower, and you have to be able to climb the narrow staircase. The washroom was on the street level.
Written 24 April 2023
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Almir67
Sarajevo13 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
An excellent restaurant in the historic setting of a fortified castle. Very refined cuisine and generous dishes. Impeccable service and even in French (Quebec). We ate fish which was really excellent. Very good value for money.
Written 8 October 2023
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Sarah W
Bradford101 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
Great restaurant with amazing views of the harbour. Food great and not over priced. Staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend but be sure to book as busy
Written 24 June 2024
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Jo C
30 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
Good food, friendly service and a good selection of beer. Perfect. Had a very pleasant evening here. Highly recommend. Thank you.
Written 28 June 2022
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Imke
Cologne24 contributions
Jun 2022 • friends
Very good food and a special athmosphere inside. Service was very friendly and quick. Thank you for a really nice evening!
Written 12 June 2022
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Mo W
Schiedam19 contributions
Jan 2022 • family
Great food, great atmosphere, waitress very kind, we loved the building. Both the confit de canard and the fish were cooked to perfection.
Written 31 January 2022
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Sybrand
Haarlem26 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
Hoorn, charming old city on the IJsselmeer, a mere 45 minutes from Amsterdam by train, boasts quite a few restaurants that you would never find in Amsterdam. De Hoofdtoren is one of them. OK, you need to climb some medieval stairs to get to the dining room, but once you're there the view of the lake is worth it. We had pancakes - excellent and not expensive - and a tasty fish soup with bread. Friendly service. A place to remember. Close by, one can visit the yacht used by Henry Hudson to sail to America. Eventually he set foot on Manhattan and gave the Hudson River its name. Recommended.
Written 19 November 2019
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Lee
1 contribution
Aug 2019 • couples
We visited this place for drinks and a bite. It wasn’t busy at all and we had to wait 20 minutes for 2 simple drinks. A coke & ice tea. Then we ordered nacho’s and they were a nightmare. Nacho’s are supposed to be natural nacho chips. They served artificial flavoured super salty dorrito’s. Apart from the terrible taste they looked like they been thrown together and microwaved. This place is a beautiful location but the food and service are a total disappointment.
Written 25 August 2019
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SeriousTraveller01
423 contributions
Jun 2019 • none
The “Main Tower” was erected in 1532 from Gobertanger limestone and brick, though in 1614 the tower lost its defensive function. The tower is named after the adjoining wooden jetty (built in 1464) for commercial ships. Hoorn is a city of more than 350 national monuments and is the third monument city in North Holland after Amsterdam and Haarlem. The restaurant is on the first floor, up a spiral staircase – it has plenty of character but I thought the restaurant and the toilet need refurbishing / smartening up a quite bit.
Written 20 August 2019
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SednabytheSea
Amsterdam24 contributions
May 2019 • solo
This was one of those surprises that make you realize how often prejudice can hold you back from a nice experience. The tower being such a landmark (read: tourist attraction) I thought I should skip it. However, appetite and curiosity and my love for 'the old' drove me up stairs where to my surprise I entered a very pleasant round room decorated in historic style without being tacky. The welcome was enthusiastic and the service all in all would prove to be excellent. At a table near the narrow window (where once soldiers guarded the city) I oversaw what has been the South Sea. With a little imagination one could see the sails of the Golden Age bobbing on the waves. The food was excellent (I recommend the Lamb neck) as was the wine. Although this restaurant is set up for a special occasion it's relaxed enough for just an evening off. When in Hoorn, enjoy it.
Written 7 May 2019
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