Het Panorama Restaurant/Grand-Café in Wijk 01 Drimmelen

Unfortunately, this time it was not a positive experience. When making my online reservation, I had explicitly requested a table by the water. I fully understand that a preferred spot cannot always be guaranteed. However, what I do expect is that this is clearly communicated. Because we were going to arrive later, I contacted them by phone in advance. During that call, I explicitly mentioned again that I had reserved a table by the water. Even then, it was not indicated that a spot by the water could not be guaranteed. It was only said that it was fine and that they expected us half an hour later. Upon arrival, we were assigned a different table. Almost simultaneously, two ladies without a reservation entered, who were offered a table by the water. I then saw the reservation sign on another table by the water that was also reserved, and I swapped the signs myself. Of course, I should have asked first, and I take responsibility for that. What bothered me most was the way I was subsequently addressed about this by an employee. When I explained that I had specifically asked for a spot by the water, I was told that this could not be guaranteed. I understand that. But then communicate that during the online reservation or during the phone call in which I explicitly reiterate my preference. There were two moments when my expectations could easily have been adjusted. When I pointed out that the guests without a reservation *were* seated by the water, the response was that they were sitting in the sun. But we were not asked at all if we might also be willing to sit in the sun. So, we were not given that choice. Ultimately, we left. Not because I feel I was entitled to one specific table at all costs, but because of the communication and, above all, the way the situation was handled afterwards. A friendly explanation and a bit of willingness to think along would have made a world of difference. To me, hospitality is not just about where you seat someone, but above all about how you treat your guests. Unfortunately, I missed that here.

Table by the water reserved for 5 people. We were half an hour early, but the table was already nicely set. The pork belly + scampi starter was a bit too spicy (no mention of this on the menu) but otherwise tasty. The salmon and shrimp dishes were also delicious. Main courses were good, though the sole was slightly overcooked, making it a bit drier. We didn't touch dessert due to the generous portions of the main courses.

Our appetizers were few in number but tasty. The drinks were fine. The view makes everything amazing.

Highly recommended for everyone, a top location

Had a lovely time sitting outside and enjoyed a delicious meal. Beautiful spot by the water. Super friendly service. Will definitely be back!

Had a delicious lunch today. The ladies were very friendly and the food was delicious. The drinks could have been a bit colder, though, or had an ice cube in the glass; otherwise, it was fine.

Not offering a glass of water remains a peculiar phenomenon.

A massive 1-star!! Drove there especially for a birthday today. Half the terrace was closed off and we weren't allowed to sit there due to a lack of staff. So, you try to find another spot, but it's either full or reserved. No staff to be seen. I used to love coming here, but never again. And that in the middle of high season.

Lovely by the water and took a nice boat trip on the Biesbosch.

Had a lovely meal on the terrace. It's just a shame that tap water isn't allowed to be served.

Enjoy a delicious lunch on the terrace with a view of the Biesbosch

Good quality and good service in a prime location.

I was there with my disabled friend and we were treated very rudely. We therefore left quickly.

Beautiful location, terrace by the water friendly staff, fast service and reasonable prices

After a boat trip, enjoyed a drink on the terrace with a large group of about 18 people: prompt, friendly service!

Delicious salmon! Whenever we're moored in Drimmelen with our boat, we always eat here. Lovely seats with a view of the water. The staff has always been friendly and attentive. The portions are just right for us—not too big and not too small. After our meal, we had a coffee, and no one rushed us. We'll definitely be back.

Only had a drink 🥂 but nice service 👍 and a beautiful view of the water 👏👍

Great terrace with a fantastic view and very friendly service; all our wishes were fulfilled, and even extra ketchup was no problem at all. Absolutely wonderful, we'll definitely be back. THANK YOU!

The food was very delicious for all of us. I have rarely eaten a Tournedo that was so good. Marcel, thank you for the delicious food you prepared for us. (Even the fries and rolls were very tasty; the meat looks like it's from Havermans)

We thoroughly enjoyed our daughter and son-in-law's wedding day yesterday at Restaurant Panorama. The beautiful location and the warm, welcoming atmosphere made this special day complete right away. The food was fantastic: flavorful, beautifully presented, and taken care of down to the last detail. The friendly, attentive, and professional service also ensured that we wanted for nothing. Thanks to the excellent organization, the delicious food, and the top-notch service, this day has become unforgettable for us. Many thanks to the entire team for your contribution to a wonderful memory!

Beautiful location and friendly, helpful staff. You'll be amazed by the stunning views.

We sat down on the terrace where there was still room, but we were sent away because it was supposedly too busy... so we walked off the terrace while others after us were allowed to take a seat. It's a shame that 0 stars isn't possible.

We sat on the beautiful terrace. Lovely view over the Amer and a view of the Biesbos on the other side. Nice when there are many small boats sailing on the Amer. Wonderfully cool in warm weather.

beautiful terrace with delicious yakitori and sashimi

Friendly service, delicious food. Beautiful view over the Lek

Nice spot in the sun. Too bad they were just mowing weeds across the street.

Had a delicious meal on Easter Sunday

We have an reservation make for today but we have an surprise we go there and we not have a table reserve they just give the last table in the restaurant near by the door in that moment sorry we dont have table for you but for what is the reservation make it.we are very disappointing we are coming from Germany for visit Drimmelen and we just leave the restaurant panorama with our stomach empty

Nice and beautiful, and just a shame they have few cocktails. So we didn't stay today.

We had a delicious meal. Service that listens to your wishes. We highly recommend it.

A quick lunch before the cruise on the Zilvermeeuw 9. Delicious flatbread and farmer's omelette, and the fried eggs looked great too. Fast service. Superb

A restaurant visibly struggling under the rent pressure of a project developer. You feel it not only in the atmosphere, but especially on the food. Prefabricated "sole" shamelessly sold as sole. That's not a mistake, it's strategy: cooking with suggestion instead of quality. Anyone who enthusiastically reviews this hussle kitchen probably has a snack bar as their culinary benchmark. And let's be honest: that's what it most resembles. Only with table linens and a higher bill.

Today we had a three-course surprise lunch, and it was a huge success! It was incredibly delicious and beautifully and creatively presented. Our compliments to the kitchen, and the service was also very friendly and attentive. The view is also stunning, so for us it was a great success, and we will definitely be back!

Highly recommended for everyone, whether for a cup of coffee, lunch, or dinner.

Fantastic. What an experience. Superb service. The lady from Loetje (don't know her name) is much more at home in this restaurant. Super friendly with a huge smile. The food: exquisite! The quality is top-notch... And the show is complete. A work of art on your plate.

What a relief! We initially stopped at More-itz for lunch, but unfortunately, lunch there turned into dinner. But at Panorama, we had a fantastic, delicious lunch. Thanks to the waitresses at Panorama.

Fantastic, what service! Nothing is difficult, not even caramel sauce, the chef will make it himself. If you share a meal with two people, everything is divided between two plates from the kitchen. Truly fantastic, a wonderful experience every time!

Delicious hamburger and friendly staff and beautiful view

Cozy interior, spotlessly clean, and incredibly friendly and professional service. Someone suddenly asked: "Would you like a break or the next course?" And the food: delicious!! And it looked beautiful, too.

Delicious food and a beautiful view over the water

We received a cold, medium-rare steak, and the plate was fairly warm, but that could have been from the dishes. They sent it back and said it could be more medium, which was fine. We got it back, and it was a warm steak on an even warmer plate, so I suspect it was simply microwaved both times (I'm almost certain). It was truly awful.

We had a great meal during our team outing. Beautiful view over the Americas.

We have a very fine diner with family.

We had a wonderful meal at a wedding reception. Very well-organized and friendly service. We'll definitely be back.

On Thursday evening at 6 p.m., we wanted to have a drink and the waitress came to us and said, "There are only two of us, you really can't sit down. We're just here for drinks, sorry, that's not going to work!" It's very strange to throw people out like that. I understand if you're completely full and the kitchen can't keep up, but if you can't even pour two soft drinks, then add another person to the staff and you don't have to be so rude!

What a wonderful ending to our evening at Panorama in Drimmelen! Even though the restaurant was actually closed, Marcel and Mariëlle prepared a fantastic dinner especially for us. A large tasting menu full of delicious dishes, paired with wonderful wines. Truly wonderful, a unique and atmospheric ending! 🌟🍷

Great location with a lovely view of the water, friendly service, and delicious food! The mussels were especially delicious!

Today I was in Drimmelen and had lunch at this beautiful, atmospheric spot. And what a fantastic view of the water! The lunch was delicious, and the staff was quick and friendly. Only the parking was a nightmare. After a long search, I found a spot and wondered if I was even allowed to park there.

Heerlijk verrassing diner. Een aanrader..Fijne vriendelijke bediening. Het eten was echt voortreffelijk goede prijs.

I ate mussels with my mother. The mussels and fries were delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and attentive, and even though it was busy, there was time for a chat. We will definitely be back!

We waren met 'n grote groep van 12 personen, en we hebben à la carte besteld. Alles kwam keurig tegelijkertijd en de bediening was uiterst vriendelijk en attent: kwamen regelmatig vragen of alles naar wens was en of we nog wat te drinken wilden. Leuke plek!

It's lovely to sit outside, with a beautiful view. Delicious apple pie and tasty fries with herbs on top. A great place to stop during a bike ride!

Heerlijke plek aan het water De bediening is vandaag oké De lunch is redelijk en wel aan de prijs Al met al een redelijk uitje

"Do you have a table for two?" "Then you should take a look." 😂😂Awesome!😂😂

Had a wonderful meal here on Saturday. We went here after a day of sailing. Super friendly service and delicious food. Definitely a must-do if you're in Drimmelen.

A lovely and charming restaurant that has just been acquired. The location is superb, with a terrace on the Amer (water).

Had a wonderful evening with friends on a Thursday. Excellent food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely place on the water. Tasty food and friendly staff

Super friendly staff, just had a drink, pastries with coffee, and a drink. Definitely come back again.

The food is delicious there, and the seating is lovely by the water. The service is also fast.

Het eten viel erg tegen .We hadden fish en chips besteld. Gewend zijn we de (verse) frites in een bekertje te krijgen en de vis (meestal stukken kibbeling) sappig van smaak op het bord met een frisse salade. Vandaag was een heel ander verhaal namelijk een zeer hard gefrituurd stuk kabeljauw gelegd op een bord vol met (fabrieks) frites ook heel hard gefrituurd en droog en een salade die geheel doorweekt was van saus. De salade zaten veel bruine bladen in. Het geheel was niet smakelijk alleen de bijgeleverde ravigotte saus en mayonaise waren goed van smaak. Heel erg jammer dat het eten zo slecht verzorgd was.Verder was de bediening helemaal oké en gastvrij. Ze nam onze kritiek mee en zou het doorgeven aan de keuken.

The service was terrible. Grumpy, and we ordered a cola that we never received.

Lovely place on the terrace with all those boats, 4 course dinner was great and friendly staff.

Delicious food, very well helped

Nice location with a view of the harbor. Delicious pull pork sandwich. Friendly service. Excellent 👍

Om 18.00 uur gereserveerd en na 2 uur, ruim na 20.00 uur kregen we de hoofdgerechten. Tussen voor- en hoofdgerecht zat 1,5 uur. De kok krijgt de schuld maar de bediening heeft de bestelling niet in volgorde geplaatst. Matig eten, vet en na 2 uur wachten is de honger wel voorbij. De aanvoer van drank ging snel. Voor mij geen 2e keer meer. Harde banken, zonder kussens, na 2 uur wachten voel je dat wel aan je zitvlak. Als pleister op de wonde kregen we voor ons vertrek koffie gratis. Kortom nog veel verbeterpunten voor de eigenaar van dit restaurant.

Nice location, beautiful on the water and good food.

Food very mediocre. Service sufficient.

Super nice terrace. Great service and delicious food. After sailing through Biesbosch, landed here 😃

Disappointing experience – not as promised We are unfortunately very disappointed. We had made a reservation by phone for two people by the water, and clearly indicated this. However, upon arrival we were assigned a small spot far from the water. When we said something about this, we only heard: “Yes, everyone wants to sit by the water.” Very strange, because that is exactly why we had called in advance. If there was no spot, that should have been honestly stated on the phone. Then we could have planned something else. I was really angry. I left, because I can't enjoy myself this way. Too bad that appointments are handled so carelessly.

Beautiful location and nice lunch

30 years ago I worked here as a student. Apart from a different colour of paint, not much has changed. However, this is going to change drastically. And that is good, because the food has potential. The menu consists of traditional dishes. Fine for the mainstream public but less attractive to the gourmet. Due to this basic offer, my company opted for a surprise menu and this surprised us positively.... The dishes were prepared with care and attractively arranged on the plate. The whole thing was well seasoned with a few points for improvement. The amuse soups were tasty but really too salty. The red wine sauce could use a bit more spice. Finally, the fries were crispy but too dry. Overall we had a nice meal and the service was friendly. We will definitely come back as soon as the renovation is finished.

Nice location, friendly service.

The view is nice, the food is not bad, but I don't recommend going there on a Sunday at 12 noon. It took about an hour to prepare the cheese and ham toast. they clearly cannot handle the flow of visitors

Terrace half full and could not accept food. They only came after drinking. It was half past four empty inside, still many places available outside. Left immediately

Cool place for a little snack. Typically Dutch.

The restaurant has a new owner and there is nothing to complain about! The restaurant looks good on the inside and it is in a nice location. The food itself is also very tasty! You can't get it everywhere anymore!

The three of us enjoyed a 4-course surprise menu – and it certainly was: a pleasant and tasty surprise! When ordering the drinks, it was noticed that there was no young gin or sherry on the menu, which was a shame. Fortunately, the wine and beer more than made up for it; both were excellent. The service was smooth, friendly and attentive, which made the experience extra pleasant. One point to note: the noise level in the restaurant is quite high, especially when it is full. That sometimes makes having a conversation at the table a bit difficult. All in all a successful evening. We would love to come back, especially once the announced construction plans have been realized!

Here you can really enjoy delicious food in a beautiful location. Recommended!

The best experience ever. The food was great and was not too salty so our kid could enjoy her healthy meal. The staff woman who was serving the terrace was extremely kind and friendly. We loved every part of that place and we will definitely visit there again with more family members when they visit us.

Fantastic there, I have been coming there for 40 years, beautiful view, friendly staff ❣️👌🏼 It's such a shame that there is a new owner that I came for, I enjoyed it so much. Now it is frozen and the fish is hard and no longer tastes good and it is so nice to sit there. I thought that was the case, it will remain that way, but unfortunately 😏

Had dinner with 4 people. Quality, service and service as usual - the owner first had a restaurant in Gberg on the market. Definitely recommended.

Delicious food in a top location.

Unexpectedly ended up here after a nice bike ride. It started well with the lovely lady who received us! A wine and a beer arrived quickly! The soup of the day and the vitello tonato were super tasty! That promises something for the main course. The tournedos was good, but the hamburger was still raw. Gave this back! The lady comes back after 5 minutes with the same hamburger! Almost everything was removed from the toppings and the hamburger was cut in half and pounded flat by the chef and still fried raw. On a new roll. It looked unappetizing! Very unfortunate and a disappointing end to a beautiful day! Of course we didn't have to pay for the hamburger. Not really a return!

What a relief with the new owners Marcel and Marielle. Because we wanted to have lunch with dishes that were actually on the dinner menu (from 4 p.m.), upon inquiry it turned out that we could order everything on the menu. Delicious fish dish and beautifully presented. The "dame blanche" was also special and richly presented. Finish with a delicious cup of coffee. In short, this invites repetition. Beautifully located, excellent cuisine, very friendly service. The perfect picture! We wish the new owners every success at this beautiful location. Ria & Gerard Meijerink

The staff smokes in the kitchen….

What a great restaurant. Thank you Marcel and staff for a nice evening.

New owner since the beginning of 2025, where we have loved coming to his restaurant Koken aan de Markt. Now for the first time to Panorama harbor restaurant. Four course surprise menu, perfect price-quality ratio, hospitable and attentive service, tasty wines. Just had a great evening!

Ate here for the first time, in one word AMAZING, we ate the surprise menu and it was great!! Compliments to the chef. Has a new owner, but they get it! Highly recommended!!

Been for the first time now that the new owner has moved in. We regularly visited him at Koken aan de Markt in Geertruidenberg. You have the same concept but in Drimmelen. The food was as we were used to, perfectly fine. Ditto the service. The chardonnay is also recommended.

Surprise lunch is highly recommended, 3 courses Delicious food.

What friendly staff, beautiful location and delicious food! The service and spontaneity made the evening wonderful. Shared dining is recommended.

Heerlijk gegeten in een gezellige sfeer. Alle gerechten waren heel verzorgd en smakelijk. Uitstekende bediening met veel oog voor hun gasten. Prachtig uitzicht.

The social deal at Het Panorama certainly gets a big 10. Compliments to the chef. Delicious (and a lot of) food and a nice atmosphere, partly due to the pleasant service

The restaurant surprised us. We came here for the first time and we immediately noticed how busy it was. That was not without reason. You can sit by the water with a great view. Lovely when the sun shines, but be aware that the low sun is sometimes too bright and comes under the awnings and parasols. Furthermore, the food was delicious and fresh. I think that is very important. We would love to come back here again.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch with 10 people. Very good

Yesterday evening we had dinner with our family at this restaurant. The food was delicious. Staff very friendly, helpful and think along to ensure everyone has a good time.

Enjoyed a delicious high tea with 15 people, everything was very well taken care of, very nice service and a good price. A big compliment to Panorama in Drimmelen!

Beautiful location with a view of the water! But burger was disappointing; the meat seemed to be fried in a deep fryer ;-(

Friendly and fast staff, tasty dishes and beautiful views!