Eat & Drink
The Best Steakhouses in Amsterdam
Amsterdam does steak its own way — less about dry-aged ceremony, more about tender beef in rich gravy, served with bread and fries in cosy, unpretentious rooms. The city's classic steak houses are institutions, some going back generations.
From the legendary biefstuk that locals swear by to old-Amsterdam classics, these are the best places in the city for steak.
3 restaurants
Museumkwartier (Museum Quarter)
Café Loetje
A beloved Amsterdam eetcafé since 1977, famous for its 'biefstuk à la Loetje' — tenderloin steak in a signature jus with bread, fries and salad.
Oud-Zuid
Loetje
An Amsterdam institution for biefstuk — steak in its famous pan gravy.
Centrum (Old Centre)
Steakhouse Piet de Leeuw
A classic Amsterdam eetcafé and steakhouse since 1949, on the Noorderstraat — legendary tenderloin steak in jus, in an authentic brown-café setting.
Frequently asked
- What's Amsterdam's signature steak?
- Tender beef served in a rich signature gravy (jus) with white bread and fries — simple, hearty and beloved.
- Are they expensive?
- Most classic steak spots are mid-range and great value rather than high-end.
- Do I need to book?
- Yes — the famous ones get busy, so reserve ahead, especially in the evening.