Bar Basquiat in Indische Buurt West

We got a few cocktails here. Not too many options but they tasted good.

Not sure what’s happening over the years but the food portions are getting ridiculously small and more expensive. Paid €12.50 for one slice of bread and thin layer of avocado… be aware of this as it doesn’t state it on the menu. The staff, on the other hand, are amazing ✨

Ines was great, excellent service!

Priced Amsterdam normal but portions are extremely small

Went there on a date yesterday, and the bartenders were amazing. They were super friendly and attentive, and they even offered us a free beer when it took a little longer than expected to get our first one. The tacos were delicious as well. Definitely visiting again!

Very small dishes, which makes it expensive. Friendly staff and fast service, but absolutely not worth the money spent.

Staff, drinks and atmosphere excellent, our waitress was a gem. Food is good if you enjoy fried food, there are just a few non-fried dishes on the menu. It’s cooked well, but fried nonetheless.

If you want to be treated normally and expect customer-friendly service, this is absolutely not the place to be! Yesterday, I visited Bar Basquiat with a friend and our 2 toddlers. At first, the waitress was friendly. That changed when a glass fell and broke. When we told her about it, she started rolling her eyes. What an attitude... Next, she came to the table to clean it up, but what I experienced then is something I have never witnessed before! She very aggressively threw the stroller my daughter was sleeping in (!) to the side, and then pushed the table against the stroller as well. I was shocked by her aggressive behavior and told her to calm down and that there was a child sleeping in it! But this girl was only concerned with herself, responded in an arrogant manner, and the only thing she kept saying was: "I thought there was a child in the other stroller." Even though it was abundantly clear that no one was in there, and even so... You keep your hands off the stroller and ask if we can just move the items aside so you can sweep up the broken glass. There was no apology to be had, and empathy was nowhere to be found. Just checking if the little one is okay? Not a chance. Only after we had spoken to her colleague about the incident and explained that we refused to pay for the food because of this behavior did she come to offer her insincere apologies, and she was basically just covering her tracks by mentioning that several things had happened at work that day and that was why she acted that way. You know what, girl? Then you shouldn't work at a place where you have to be customer-friendly at all times! She was lucky my child was buckled up, otherwise I would have really lost it. And the solution she had for her behavior? That the fries would be taken off the bill, hahaha. Her colleague did offer his apologies for her behavior in a normal way and indicated that we indeed didn't have to pay the bill. Shame on you! And I hope the manager had a serious talk with her about this. I would have fired you immediately. Oh, and the food: the eggplant tacos were okay in terms of taste, but the portion was way too small for a lunch dish. We are never coming back.

Great place centered in the hipster Javastraat. Friendly and good staff, that constantly pays attention. Fast service. Good selection of beers. The terrace, with long beer tables, is always crowded. Also, excellent choice for lunch. Ok, update. Had lunch today here. Prices are off the chart. For a simple scrambled eggs sandwich you pay 11 euros. Only one slice of bread and a minimal portion of eggs. 🤷😲

Nice atmosphere and good food, simply perfect! The burger is highly recommended.

Cozy urban dining Delicious sea bass Boneless Iberico ribs, finger-licking good Perfect calamari Delicious yakitori chicken skewers Sweet potato fries with Parmesan to die for Tender chicken tenders In short, highly recommended for a cozy and affordable dining experience in the east

Lovely terrace, attentive and pleasantly informal service, a menu with snacks from all corners of the world so that everyone can find something tasty to share. The music inside is a bit loud for my liking, but pleasant on the terrace.

It's always fun there. Totally cheerful, totally professional, totally great atmosphere... 🫶

Really cute bar, good menu and friendly staff. It started raining and we got a bit wet because of where we were sitting but the staff brough towels and arranged another spot for us right away.

Waiters are super attentive the food is fire and their Thursday cocktail special is amazing pls never end it

Pornstar made me a pornstar, aperol got me connecting with my moma like ive never been felt before in my heart❣️💖💕💟

Friendly and fast service, outstanding food, and a beautiful patio to chill.

Nice terrace and tasty snacks. Cozy place for drinks. The cocktails are a bit on the small side.

Simply lovely. Cozy, nice in the sun.

An amazing neighborhood pub themed around the great Basquiat. The service is very attentive, and along with the terrace and excellent food, it makes for a very pleasant place. A must-visit!

Really amazing and chill atmosphere The food is excellent, especially the Bao Bun which is really amazing!! A really great spot for lunch or dinner!

Lovely service! Came a little late, kitchen was just closed but still the lady was able to put through our order for some snacks. Really sweet and thoughtful! We really appreciated it!

Solid vibes here, great music, drinks and friendly bartenders

Great place to have a drink and a snack. They are closed during the day

Had an absolute blast. Super nice food and staff, well done!!

Great bar with excellent burgers, especially the fish burger. Vegan options are very limited, though.

Fast, clean plek and fresh biers

The avocado mash sandwich was delicious!!! I would like to know what chilli crisp you are using because was just perfect and I normally don’t tolerate spicy. Also let’s not forget the staff who were very kind! P.S. Please share what chilli crisp you use

Had a wonderful meal at Basquiat yesterday, with refined dishes and wonderful service. Highly recommended.

There's always something on the menu that appeals, especially the cocktails. It's all good without being anything special, a place you can never go wrong.

Lovely terrace. Right in the middle of the hustle and bustle. See and be seen. Perfect for those who want to experience Amsterdam. Surrounded by plenty of other shops and traffic. Paid parking in front, if there's space.

Admirable hospitality for the residents of De Gooyer, times watching the Super Sint Maarten parade.

bloody mary was ok but nothing exceptional. spice levels left much to be desired, i could barely taste any tabasco in it. only garnish was a lime despite the fact that it was advertised as also having celery. that said, i do quite like the big tom juice they used, i just wish more had been added to it - especially given the price. overall score: 5/10 - date: 05/12/2025 - price: €12 (ouch) - did i get tipsy? not really

The bar is a bit shady and has a somewhat dingy appearance. I received a warm welcome, excellent service, and spent just under €25 for a craft beer, a "smashburger," and fries.

Great food and super friendly staff! Highly recommended.

Nice bar, smiling staff and decent food menu at a nice price. I had a chicken sandwich and a yuzu-mandarin lemonade and honestly? I was very pleasantly surprised, the food tasted amazing, the portion was really huge and the lemonade was decently sweet, nothing wild, but delicious. I definitely recommend going here and experiencing it! (The photo shows only half of the portion because I was very hungry)

Lovely place with big space both inside and outside. The staff are kind and friendly.

Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. In nice weather, possibility to sit outside. Perfect definition of neighborhood bar in the Oost. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nice pub which usually has space. The food is nice, some portions are quite small for the price you pay (e.g. the tacos). The burgers used to be our favourite but they changed them back in April so not quite as good as before but still very enjoyable. Atmosphere is always very pleasant and attentive staff.

Great local watering hole with typical Dutchbar snacks and a fullenu. More importantly it has an excellent selection of local beers on tap.

Nice terrace, a treat in the Javastraat, with good choice of drinks and barfood.

Nice place and lovely patio. I come here often and enjoy it. The only downside: you sit close together on the patio, so if someone smokes next to you, the smoke blows right into your face. So, a tip for the establishment: smoke-free patio?

Great little restaurant for street food or a quick bite

Good food, friendly and attentive service and chill atmosphere

Nice bar, friendly staff and good coffee.

Delicious food. Helped by Esmee, a friendly, cheerful, hardworking girl! Can also enjoy chatting!

We love this place! Street food from all over the world, so the menu changes from time to time. But there’ll be always hamburgers! The restaurant is in the middle of JavaStraat and what is called Indischebuurt, or the “Indian” neighborhood, which refers to its streets and buildings all having Indonesian names, and where the population is mostly that, and Turkish, and Syrian, and all kinds of immigrants, so the place is filled with shops, halal butchers, green grocers, cafes, etc. Anyway, Bar Basquiat is one of those hidden gems that you’ll be happy to have made the trip to oost.

Atmosphere nice, and the food was fine. I do miss the bao bun on the menu! 😇

Nice to drink beers and friendly service :)

Had lunch here. Excellent food. Friendly service.

Great place for our first night in town. They accommodated a larger group and did a great job managing our expectations and provided wonderful recommendations.

Amazing food good selection of snacks and whole meals. Come back here all the time and can definitely recommend the smash burger!

Nice tent in the Javastraat in Oost..!

Love this place! Had the tomato soup and it's honestly the best one. The garlic butter sourdough bread with it is absolutely perfect 👌

Best expierince let's just leave it at that 🗿

Esmee is zooo vriendelijk maakt de lekkerste cocktails !! Frietjes super lekker.! Hapjes ook goed bereid. Jammer dat het niet groter is want het is altijd gezellig bij ontbijt, lunch zowel diner. Goeie service en vriendelijk personeel.

Cozy bar and friendly employees! The Croque Monsieur was delicious. Nice for lunch or just a drink. Highly recommended!

Bar Basquiat’s cocktails never disappoint! Staff is always very friendly, and the loaded fries were very nice to snack on too.

Had a super fun Friday night here, with a dj playing throwbacks and very kind staff, especially Laurien! That makes all the difference in Amsterdam

Nice coffee and especially the ice coffee

Cozy bar with a nice, varied menu. Delicious smash burger with fries.

A super nice and cozy place! Despite the crowds, we were helped very well and quickly. The employees are very sweet, enthusiastic and hospitable. They were constantly walking around checking if everything was in order at the tables. The food came quickly and was delicious. One boy really stood out; he was so sweet and friendly, a real winner!

Tasty burger, tasty tacos too. Thank you Bar Basquiat!

Awesome spot! Great drinks, lots of menu options, and friendly service. Would recommend!

Great food, excellent drinks, amazing stuff!!!!!

Tasty food, friendly service. Vega options.

Highly recommended! Nice and cosy! 🩷🧡💛💚🩵💜🖤🩶🤎

Great drinks spot with good service!

Pleasant service but the food (corn ribs) was rather bland

Service is friendly but not informed. Knowledge of the cocktails served is zero.

Nice spot with good food. Good chai latte

Cozy atmosphere, very friendly employees and delicious snacks.

It was really nice here!! The food was fresh and well cooked. It is definitely recommended!! Even though it is quite busy, your food comes quite quickly. I only have one word for this and that is PERFECT 👌👌

Cozy terrace with delicious food! Everything was great last time! This time we had to wait a very long time for our food (>1 hour). Tip: inform customers that it will take longer, for what reason) and with a time indication. Now we received an apology afterwards. Also nice. But if you indicate it while waiting, there will be more understanding. In the end the food was delicious again! Satay is really our favorite, but the loaded fries and tacos were also delicious! The atmosphere was also great!

Super nice place. Tasty food and fast service

Don’t do the taco Tuesday. Basquiat has nice drinks and good options for non alcoholic drinks. The staff is also lovely and always checking if people miss/need anything. Too bad the food doesn’t reflect the same. We went for the Taco Tuesday event they have and we were quite disappointed. The tacos are not tacos, but wraps, the flavours are just meh, I can even make them better. They were not very fancy or tasty except for the Barbacoa one which was good. And on top of that, the price they advertise as “good deal” is literally one taco aka one tortilla. So in the end people are not paying a good price after all, but rather paying just for the normal price of one tortilla. Bummer. Perhaps tacos is just not their thing, perhaps they could try a different dish / change recipe

Great restaurant, staff are attentive, check on you to top up drinks and take care of you. In door and out are well looked after.

Excellent fusion food. Korean and others. So yummy. Fast. Great quality. Best kimchi in town. A place to return.

Great burgers! But the bibimbap was a bit lackluster really missed the Gochugan sauce. Was maybe a tad understaffed as we had some long wait times. Atmosphere was pretty good.

Bar Basquiat is one of the best places to go for easy food and after work drinks. Terrace wins all of Amsterdam Oost.

The service and atmosphere were created by the security guard at the door, every time you wanted to light something he was ready. Top service, great evening!

Great place for a drink. Nice terrace! Well priced. I didn't think the food was special, it was ok.

The cheesecake was gone, but that must be a good sign. Then I had the red velvet cake. This one was delicious!

Amazing place, with such a good food and nice cafe and beer, I really recommend ❤️

Delicious lunch, good atmosphere.

Nice bar and very attentive waiters. Many types of beer and tastier cocktails.

My visit to Bar Basquiat in Amsterdam unveiled a burger experience that exceeded all expectations. The bar has a cosy ambiance and inviting atmosphere. Upon arrival, We were greeted by a waitress who radiated friendliness and politeness. Though her name escapes me, I recall it starting with a "D." Now, onto the star of the show: We had the Cheese Burger with Bacon. The patty was flawlessly seasoned, moist, and cooked to perfection. However, what truly captured my attention was the struggle of the bun to contain the burger's juiciness. Far from being a flaw, this only added to the burger's allure, making each messy bite all the more enjoyable. Bar Basquiat has undoubtedly earned its place as a culinary must-visit in Amsterdam. Beyond the delectable food, it's the warm hospitality of the staff, particularly the waitress with the elusive name, that adds to its charm. Whether you're a local or a traveller passing through, a visit to Bar Basquiat promises a memorable gastronomic experience coupled with genuine hospitality.

Staff very accommodating and food was of a very high standard. We came for breakfast and enjoyed it so much we came back the very next day.

One star for atmosphere & one star for friendly staff. The food was absolutely disappointing and overpriced compared to better alternatives in the same street. I wouldn’t recommend or come here again.

Lovely place, delicious food and great and above all nice service!

Fijne plek om te lunchen en te borrelen. De gerechten zijn zeker niet standaard. Allemaal verrassende smaken. Ook goede muzieksmaak hebben ze

Hidden gem in the east of Amsterdam

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This is a really excellent place to grab something to eat. So good, in fact, we paid two visits to it during our recent four-day stay in Amsterdam. Our first visit was for a late lunch, where had sandwiches (beef and pork belly) and fries. Both were really tasty and the fries portion was spot on. A couple of days later we popped in for breakfast (scrambled eggs on toast, and a Croque Madame) and no complaints again. We would gone for a further breakfast on our last morning if we had left our hotel in time. We thought about going in late one evening but headed home instead. The place looked lively, though. A good selection of beers, wines and cocktails are on offer. All of the staff we met on both of our visits were incredibly friendly and nicely chatty.

Nice cosy atmosphere and good beer!

Myself and my partner had a delicious meal there tonight. The cheeseburger and sticky tempeh bowl were both delicious and the fries were perfect. We were served by Joel who was incredibly accommodating and made our night a delightful one.

Endroit super pour un brunch matinal

great bar in the Indische neighborhood!

Great food and drinks! The service is a little slow, but other than this everything is really great here.

I might be biased, as this has become my local bar, but I love it. The bartenders are incredibly experienced and talented, and the servers are super efficient and charismatic. The chefs are awesome, too! The cuisine is a mix between Asian and some Dutch bar snacks. Honestly, I've been coming here for 3 years, and I've NEVER been disappointed.