De Valk: Fabriekshal in Wijk 05 Echt

Lovely restaurant in a former factory building near Echt. Nicely decorated. We had a delicious meal with our group. It was a pleasant experience.

Friendly service. I ordered backeljou with fries, which the waitress described as "a glorified kibbeling." Lots of batter and very little fish, and the fries were far too salty. And dessert, lava cake, because the baked Alaska was out of stock, and that at noon. This was the first time, and it will also be the last.

The food was okay, nothing special. We felt it didn't match the (chic and well-maintained) atmosphere that the restaurant exudes. We had to wait quite a while for our food. We didn't get any bread or anything like that beforehand. Perhaps we should have asked specifically? The portions were really too small. The fries with the food were too ordinary. Serve proper potatoes or real fresh fries instead. There wasn't enough meat despite choosing the largest possible option (200g). No vegetables with the meat, just a small bowl of salad, which was tasty, though. The children's portions were also a bit too small. One of the children's pasta Alfredo was so creamy that it was more sauce than pasta. The dessert menu was limited. Therefore, we didn't order dessert. The interior is a mix of industrial and modern. Tables and chairs are quite close together along the walls. However, there's (too) much (open) space in the middle. This results in a lot of "running" and climbing space for young children. It detracted somewhat from the atmosphere. We have children ourselves, you know. But if we choose to have screaming and running around, we'll (consciously) eat somewhere else. We didn't expect that here. The service was a plus. The potential is there. But all in all, there's still plenty of room for improvement.

On July 10th, we went here on the advice of friends. We decided to have a drink first. It was midday and there was plenty of room on the terrace. The tables hadn't been wiped, but I thought they would be wiped when my order was taken. They hadn't. When my order was brought, I asked for one. Again, no one came back to wipe the table. I went inside and asked if someone could come with a cloth, so this is the second time. There were four young staff members present. And again, no one came. Because of the wasps, we decided to drink our soft drinks inside. What a beautiful place inside! I hope they can improve the staffing.

Restaurant with fine tastes, what more could you ask for. Top. I had a very good burger, excellent value for money. I will definitely come back when I have the chance.

Great location, good menu and dishes. Service was friendly.

Great experience! I tried this place out with my 2 year old daughter and husband. As an American I was curious about some of the American food on the menu :) And.....I have to admit that it's better than mine (especially the Lousiana cole slaw)! Plus points are the area for kids to play with a mini kitchen and toys. The only thing is that the tables around the play area are high, which means that the high chairs are way too low for the table. So my daughter just had to sit on one of the chairs with us. We will be back!

Delicious food in a beautiful location for a great price!

We enjoyed a delicious lunch yesterday. I highly recommend stopping by this uniquely cozy gastropub.

Pleasantly surprised! A very nice location with friendly service and a very nice menu. Top top top

The dishes were of good quality and the portions were adequate. The dessert was also delicious. The menu wasn't overly extensive, but it offered a variety of choices, ensuring there was something suitable for most guests. The allergen information could perhaps be improved, but this didn't affect the rating. The venue was spacious, and the tables were positioned to create a pleasant sense of space. The restaurant had a neat and tidy appearance. The restrooms were also clean and well-maintained.

Nice new and spacious restaurant in Echt! Friendly service and delicious food! A bit too much salt on the fries. The beer selection is poor. There are only a few beers on the menu, and their own beer isn't available. The selection really needs to be increased!

The space is beautiful. Both the warm platter starter and the short rib were far too salty. Limited wine and beer selection. The red wine was too warm. The staff was young and inexperienced, though well-intentioned. We had hoped for better, but it was disappointing.

Visited the place on Sunday. It's a great addition to Echt, especially the interior design. Unfortunately, the staff was poorly organized. After 30 minutes inside, we still couldn't get any attention from the staff. There was no structure, and no distribution of tables. It's a real shame. We just walked out. And it wasn't even that busy.

Great place with delicious burgers and nice service personnel

Yesterday we sat down on the terrace during lunch. They took into account the pram we had with us, very nice. We got our first drinks quickly and the food went smoothly and was delicious - we were well advised in choices. There was a cozy, relaxed atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. We will definitely come back :)

A refined culinary experience My friend and I both opted for the burger, and it was truly a taste sensation. The meat was exceptionally juicy and full of flavour, perfectly cooked to the core. The brioche was light and toasted golden brown, with a subtle crispy edge that contrasted beautifully with the creamy textures underneath. The balance of flavours was perfect – every topping carefully chosen, every sauce a complement rather than a distraction. It all felt thoughtful, artisanal and lovingly prepared. A simple classic transformed into something memorable. We also found the staff to be very friendly and quick. Especially the barman with the curls and huge muscles😏We are impressed and will definitely be back.

Delicious food, good price-quality ratio and atmospheric location.

I had the short ribs. The meat was well prepared and nice and tender, so in that respect it was fine. Only I found the taste a bit flat. I expected a bit more spice or smokiness, especially with a dish that revolves around low & slow barbecue. The fries were fine, just as you would expect them. The purple coleslaw was simple and fresh, but also nothing special. That actually also applied to the barbecue sauce that came with it. Everything was right, but it didn't really stand out anywhere. With a price of around 35 euros I still thought it was on the expensive side. Maybe I'm a bit critical when it comes to barbecue, but for that amount you expect a bit more character or finish. The rest of the table was satisfied by the way. They had various other dishes that looked good and were also better priced. In short: certainly not a bad meal, but for this price I expected more.

Visited last Sunday during opening weekend. It was busy, but we were helped quickly. We had the flat Iron steak with pepper sauce and the beef burger. Both very tasty! Nice ambiance, beautifully decorated shop. You will see us here again.

This afternoon we took a seat at the gastro/pub of Van der Valk in Echt around 16:50. A beautiful place, that's for sure. We knew that the table was reserved from 18:00, but we only wanted to have one drink - more than enough time before the people from the reservation would arrive, we thought. Unfortunately, this turned out not to be possible. The young waitress indicated that even for a short drink no exception could be made, not even after consultation with her manager. We were not offered another table. We felt compelled to leave. Too bad, because this felt like a missed opportunity. Especially in the catering industry, it's all about hospitality and flexibility - a quick drink before a reservation starts would have been easy and would have given us a positive feeling. Afterwards we went to Ayenda, where we were outside at 17:40 - as planned. (a nice drink and a delicious tasting platter). I hope that this business in Echt will continue to exist for a long time, because it is a beautiful business - but there is certainly still room for growth in terms of commercial thinking and customer friendliness.