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Cafe De Klos

Restaurant

👍👍 It’s the best rib and potatoes in Amsterdam!!! The steak and onion soup were delicious too. The staff are very honest and helpful. We enjoyed so much here! Very busy restaurant! Try to book before you go. People often mention ribs, good, great, wait, delicious, time, staff, meat, potato, worth,


Address

Kerkstraat 41, 1017 GB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

dekloscafe.wordpress.com

Contact

+31 20 625 3730

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (3.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 2 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 2 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 2 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 4 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: ribs (53) good (22) great (16) wait (15) delicious (12) time (11) staff (10) meat (10) potato (9) worth (9)
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  • 5/5 Cherry’s Life in the U. 7 months ago on Google • 262 reviews
    It’s the best rib and potatoes in Amsterdam!!! The steak and onion soup were delicious too. The staff are very honest and helpful. We enjoyed so much here! Very busy restaurant! Try to book before you go.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 YX 1 year ago on Google
    Known as the place with the best ribs in town! The servings are HUGE. We ordered a mixed platter of 2 smoked ribs and 2 spare ribs and were so full. Most people orders 1 portion to themselves and could only finish half of it. 😂 While the ribs are the star of the show, the baked potato with herbed butter was a lovely surprise and we couldn’t stop eating it. Definitely highly recommended! What I also loved about this place is that it serves its own special beer on tap that can’t be found anywhere else 🍺 - and they come with very interesting names and backgrounds too!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eitan S. 2 months ago on Google • 1451 reviews New
    The spare ribs are a must. Also the onion soup with the cheese is amazing. Excellent food and service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed S. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! Some of the best ribs I have had ever my life, even comparing against ribs I've had in Texas. The owner is awesome.. Very Dutch and hilariously funny! Highly recommended.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C G. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Been here three times now and each time is as amazing as the last. The staff are all awesome, really funny and hospitable. The whole dining experience itself is great, I love going over the road to the bar before getting called back in once the table is ready. I've waited around 20-30 mins each time for a table and it is 100% worth the wait. The food is just to die for. The lamb shoulder, ribs and French onion soup are phenomenal. If you like lamb, you need to try it from here, literally the best I've ever had.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dennis N. 4 years ago on Google
    Frankly, I remembered it better. Last time I've been to Amsterdam I ate here two times! It was delicious! However this time I was kinda disappointed because the spur ribs that I have enjoyed so much last year, were not as good as I've remembered. They were too dry in my opinion. The meal was still really good and overall the price is not too expensive, but I would recommend to go to a different place. It will be less dark and the crew will be more nice and your ribs will probably taste better. Sorry to disappoint. The snails dish however was excellent!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrej G. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow! I would never find this place without a recommendation. Cafe de Klos also does not accept reservations so you better be there at opening hours or be prepared to wait a while. The place is small, rustic, with an old maritime feel. The menu is also small and meat focused. We ordered ribs (lady portions - as per menu). Small portion is enough if you plan to order a side dish. The ribs were pretty good, but what made this meal unforgettable was the whole experience. The salad which comes with the ribs was fresh, well seasoned and juicy, but the potato - yeah, just one ... Was epic! Baked in foil as you would out on the open fire and then cut in half and seasoned with a bit of butter. Also, the atmosphere is superb. Three or four tables they have are perfectly spaced and music just loud enough so you can talk without screaming and without hearing the neighbors. I had an awesome time, this was an experience and next time I'm in Amsterdam I'm repeating it! Prices are fair for Amsterdam.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Andrew G. 4 years ago on Google
    After reading all the reviews we thought we should try it. Upon arrival we waited around 10min before seated, it wasn’t particularly busy but would have been nice to be acknowledged at some point. The smoked ribs were very salty, the cole slaw was great, overall a mediocre at best experience. The steak was also average, and the baked potato was good. I would not eat here again, cost of the meal was quite high.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Felix H. 1 year ago on Google
    The ribs were delicious. Well worth the wait. When we got there they told us it would be about and hour for a seat at the bar, and he directed us to a bar across the street which he told us he'd come get us. It was around 40 minutes and we got a seat! The food was pretty fast and tasted amazing. Definitely worth checking out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maggie 6 months ago on Google • 139 reviews
    Be prepared for a long wait, we waited over an hour and got a little angsty… sat down and ordered 2 ribs each, best ribs we’ve ever had… not Texas good but Dutch good? They had different sauces (not BBQ) and the salad that came with the ribs was SO DELICIOUS! The onions and crunch helped cut the meat sweats. The service was great, “Kim” the host was honest (about the wait times) and funny. Baked potato was also yummy. A lot of food! Well worth the wait!!!!

  • 5/5 Funda K. 2 months ago on Google • 48 reviews New
    You cannot imagine how delicious ribs we ate !! Atmosphere is also so good , like small local restaurant. I prefer to make reservation but in any case if there will be available place inside they will take your number and host you opposite bar and when available place occur they come and call you :) (Bonus : The bar is also good choice to drink smt )

  • 5/5 Jamie S. 5 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    What a place! If you like meat then this has to be top of the list. We were lucky enough to get a seat, first a not so great one but as people left the bar man kindly moved us to the window seat without any prompt which was more comfortable although the view was only onto the street but hey! The food we had was fantastic and really hit the spot, make sure you go hungry! You certainly won't leave hungry.

  • 5/5 Michael H. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    My favorite rib place in town. Great atmosphere and cold beer. You will not go wrong eating here or just stopping by for a pint.

  • 5/5 Zsolt T. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Amazing Keep it up. Atmosphere is perfect, so is the staff The ribs are masterful. That's how I thanked you for the delicious food.

  • 5/5 Ruth H. 4 months ago on Google
    Stumbled on this by chance. I am not a great meat lover but the ribs are excellent. The meat falls off the bone and is beautifully tender. You could smell how good the food was as soon as you opened the door. Did sense a little pressure for the table back though.

  • 5/5 Kent N. 4 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is fantastic! I was introduced to this restaurant by a friend in 2019. I've been coming back ever since. The smoked ribs are the best I've had. Great food, great beer, great ambience and terrific service. One of my favorites anywhere in the world. Amazing!

  • 5/5 Patrick W. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited on a busy Saturday evening so there was a bit of wait. However both the spare ribs and prime ribs are excellent so it was worth it. Definitely lived up to the hype. The portions are really generous despite ordering the small sizes.

  • 5/5 Maximiliano S. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely the best place in Amsterdam! It's really nicely decorated inside, has the best steaks and baked potato in the city, the staff is super friendly and the music and atmosphere are great. They also have a good variety of beers. This place is a must!

  • 5/5 Laura P. 11 months ago on Google
    Cafe De Klos offers great drinks, a good assortment of beer, and the best ribs, steak and baked potato I have had in a long time. The atmosphere is worth the price of admission. Great serving staff. My friends and I had so much fun here.

  • 5/5 tia m. 1 year ago on Google
    This place blew me away. My friend had told me about it so I figured I'd check it out. We got there around 5 and it was already packed! We were told we could wait 1.5-2 hours for a table which might seem like a long time but they have a cafe across the street you can sit at and order drinks while you wait. Realistically we got a table maybe 45 min into our wait. We ordered the french onion soup, the escargot and the ribs. Why was this the best meal of my life? I am honestly not even over exaggerating. Even the escargot was devine. Trust me on the ribs. Just do it. Seriously. The wait is worth it. I took one star off because I think reservations should be possible.

  • 5/5 Teck B. 6 months ago on Google
    Place gets packed by 5pm. There’s only 3 tables for groups bigger than 6. Other than that, it’s counter seats around the bar or facing the windows. The normal portion of ribs is already quite huge. The lamb loins is also quite a huge portion. Best to order different items and share. Try the lamb shoulder! It’s very juicy and tender.

  • 5/5 Maor Raziel a. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing steak dinner and spare ribs! Really good food from people that know good food! The staff was amazingly friendly and the food was outstanding! Super worth the 30 min wait on the count they do now work with reservations. Don’t miss the baked potato w garlic butter it is divine 🥰 We will definitely come back ❤️

  • 5/5 Lei F. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy place with AMAZING food and fast service! Strongly recommended! Food: we came here for the ribs, and they didn’t disappoint. What’s more, the French starters are a wonderful surprise! (The chef seems to be French) -escargot: one of the best escargots we’ve had in a long time! Perfect seasoning and temperature. Tbh I wasn’t expecting this in a place famous for ribs. -onion soup: it was perfectly made with crispy nice bread on the side. -ribs: ofc the highlight of the meal! They manage to make the outside of the ribs a little crispy while the inside super soft, and the cooking really just brought out the natural flavor of the meat without drowning them in sauces. Very impressive! We two people shared one Even More, and it is a lot of meat! Vibe: def love the background 80s 90s rock pop music! Decoration is quite homey with a lot of memorabilia. A lot of international people eating here and they all seemed very happy with the good. Service: very fast and friendly. Booking: no reservations accepted. They don’t have many tables and we sat at the bar which was not too bad either.

  • 5/5 Jason C. 2 years ago on Google
    We found this gem on the recommendation of a local business owner. Fun bartenders, great food!

  • 5/5 Oleg R. 2 years ago on Google
    The most delicious grilled ribs I have eaten in different countries. This is one of the best meat restaurants in the world. Highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Alex R. 2 years ago on Google
    The ribs had a really good flavor here and they offer smoked ribs as well. The service was good, I liked the humor a lot. The server made fun of my friend but in a Dutch way, I appreciate it a lot because he was funny!

  • 5/5 naama megori c. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant was close so we ate the famous ribs at the bar across the street.

  • 2/5 Yaron C. 2 years ago on Google
    Real average meet. Dishes are big, service is great but the ribs low quality and way over cooked. Not reccomended eventhough not expensive

  • 5/5 Jay T. 2 years ago on Google
    We waited quite a bit before seated but were directed towards the pub across the street for a few beers while we waited, which was a great solution. We had dinner at the bar, which I was not too happy about at first but quickly changed my mind once seated. Fun interaction with staff and other guests. Had the smoked ribs which were delicious. Would come here again!

  • 4/5 Nadav G. 2 years ago on Google
    The ribs are great! The steak less.. very nice and cozy place!

  • 5/5 Winston H. 2 years ago on Google
    Some of best ribs I've ever had. Would recommend. I wouldn't give it €€ I would say €€€ but is very delicious. Great servers and local beers on tap.

  • 5/5 Melissa 2 years ago on Google
    I JUST LOVE IT. Those ribs are amazing. The staff is super funny and relaxed. Thanks again for a great evening.

  • 5/5 Keith T. 1 year ago on Google
    Best BBQ ribs and careful of the enormous portions! The small batches beer is each unique on its own and goes really well with the meal. Staffs is friendly and helpful. Cosy environment and family friendly bar.

  • 5/5 Esther L. 3 years ago on Google
    Huge portion, I ordered lamb and original ribs, got three pieces each. The ribs are more drier style, with some mild curry and spice fragrance. It tastes really good, and the meat falls out easily. I just personally prefer ribs with juicier and sweeter sauce. The salad was a mix of raw cauliflower, celery, pineapple, taste a little similar to coleslaw. Worth the value!

  • 5/5 Yuwen X. 1 year ago on Google
    Super delicious ribs. And very friendly staff :) We were 4 and ordered a mixed ribs and a lamb shoulder(?) the portion was large and we were so full in the end. There are not so many places that make good lamb, but this is one of the few where you get to have good one! It’s very popular and you cannot book a table. So remember to go early! (We were there at 18.00 but had to wait for an hour) We also had a few beers and in the end paid 140EUR. That’s 35each. A good price for the food!

  • 5/5 Pamela H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best smoked ribs in my life <3 You have to wait for the table at least one hour but it is worth it! When you go inside and there are no free tables they will ask you to wait in the pub across the street and waiter will come for you when the table is ready. Amazing experience. Even salad on the side was delicious. So far best restaurant I ate in Amsterdam.

  • 4/5 Magdalena 1 year ago on Google
    The food is really good and the staff is friendly. We had onion soup, mixed ribs and potato on the side. Mixed option is a good choice if you want to try different things (one type is super tender meat coming off the bone, and the other is grill style with a smokey taste). Salad on the side was also great (so remember to eat your greens), but sauces could be more flavourfull. The portions were solid. We split it for two people and were insanely full. We took some of the ribs as a takeaway. We were waiting a long time to get there (which can be normal), but then waited a long time to place an order, and then to get our food, so that was a downside.

  • 3/5 john s. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there because the spareribs were supposed to be delicious. They are sort of ok I guess, but far from delicious. Reheated. Smoked ribs too salty. Served with cheap baguette, and some sauce. Caters mainly to the tourists. Not expensive though and friendly guys working there.

  • 5/5 Massimo C. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious steaks with onion and jacket potatoes. Not to mention the ribs, those are fabulous. Recommended!

  • 5/5 Francisco C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best ribs I've tried. As you can see the portions are huge! So make sure you're hungry enough to eat everything. Also make sure you order a side potato with the house butter, because the flavor is amazing. Also, great local beer.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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