Loetje Oost / Amsterdam Restaurant in Weesperzijde

I had the 0.0 steak, and I was so incredibly pleasantly surprised! It was truly delicious!

We had a delicious meal; even though the place inside was almost full, we still managed to snag a spot. First, a drink on the terrace. Very hospitable and professional service, super service. They gave us time and space, which was very pleasant. Coffee was also served on the terrace.

Airy and modern setting. Good, generous portions. Friendly, smiling service. Good value for money.

Loetje is always good and tasty!

As always, it was delicious again. Very good meat and cooked exactly the way we wanted it. Fast and efficient service, and beautiful decor and space. Highly recommended!

We had a delicious meal and we had a nice, quiet spot.

Always good at Loetje. Especially considering the beautiful locations.

It's a shame the plates were very cold. Well, after 10 minutes the butter solidifies and that doesn't taste good. But the steak was top-notch.

The food was delicious. I will definitely be back. However, the tables by the window were so close together that you have no privacy. Nice for 4 people, but not if you have to sit there with strangers.

The host was super helpful and prepared the food although they have just closed before a few minutes of us arriving. The food was very good as well

We (a group of 7) had a very pleasant time. The food was good and the service was very friendly and attentive. Excellent!!

Great food in a nice atmosphere!

It was very enjoyable, together with my brother, sister, and brother-in-law. My brother-in-law was showered with a glass of beer; that was a bit of a shock, but it was handled perfectly by the manager. Nice ambiance and the food was really superb.

Incredible evening 😍 food was delicious, we had the sharing board to start, which is all fried but nice as a one of treat! Steak was incredible (garlic gravy omg). I’m not usually a sauce fan but was a stunning dish, very comforting. Very reasonably priced, and lovely choice of wine. Our waitress was extremely friendly, but wasn’t aware of the wine list, which we were understanding of as we ordered a more obscure bottle but that’s literally the only minor complaint. But she made up for it in personality and accommodating for our non-Dutch selves. Feels authentic danish, very comforting food and perfect English speaking staff!

Generally good. Had a nice meal near the Carré Theatre.

The table was pushed up against a four-person table on the spot (I had made a reservation), meaning the grandmother and mother of a family with two small children were practically sitting on our table. Very unpleasant when you go out for dinner! Consequently, we had our coffee and dessert somewhere else.

Friendly service, good atmosphere

We had a delicious meal, and as the only vegetarian in the group, I had the 0.0 steak (with sambal gravy) and was very pleasantly surprised by how tasty it was. I will definitely be back!

Nicely renovated. Always tasty steak and fantastic dame blanche.

We were curious about the renovation and it is more than successful; what a beautiful place! We also enjoyed a delicious Balinese steak!

A good concept and a tasty steak. Sometimes it's wonderful to know exactly what you're getting!

Delicious food, nice service. Uncomfortable chair, reserve the sofa next time. The price/quality ratio was off, or rather too expensive. We won't be doing this again anytime soon.

It was cozy and very tasty... but the bill was a bit disappointing...

The best Bali steak in town! We've been to other locations as well, the steak is always amazing, but Lootje Oost always feels cozier. The service is always top notch and we've been coming here for some time now in different groups. Doesn't matter if it's a friend's evening or family gathering, you're guaranteed to have a great time.

Really nice food, and the attention was amazing!!!

Perfect medium rare round steak and very friendly service

They let me make a reservation even though they were closed.

Had a delicious meal, beautiful location. Very friendly staff. For the parking fee, I could even eat half a menu 😃

Very nice place and warm service. We had pasta and beer for lunch.

We came here for dinner yesterday after seeing our boys' guitar performance. There were two of us (6 people in total). My wife had made a reservation for 8:30 PM. From the moment we entered, we were told that the kitchen would close at 9:00 PM and that we had to hurry up with our orders. I worked as a chef in Amsterdam for a very long time myself and still have friends who are restaurant owners. This is the first ridiculous development I have ever witnessed. Even if a restaurant is quiet on a Thursday night, it should actually operate with fewer people during the final hours to save costs. But this restaurant apparently prefers to confine customers to such a corner and calls itself a restaurant. I am not allowed to eat white bread and had asked in advance if they had brown bread. After confirmation from the waiter, who was meanwhile rushing us to order quickly (it seemed as if he thought we were crazy for coming to eat at 8:30 PM), I ordered the Classic Beef Tenderloin Bali. My niece ordered the standard Bali. The others ordered salad meals, and the children some chicken satay and the kids' menu. Later, our food was brought by a woman, and she told me that they didn't have any brown bread. They didn't have any grilled vegetables left either (probably because 8:30 PM is too late to grill vegetables), even though they had accepted the reservation. I told the woman that if I had known there was no brown bread, I would have ordered a different dish. But she said she had no other option left. The portion of the Classic Tenderloin was also no different from the narrow version. The classic had been cut in half, and they had tried to make it look bigger than the narrow version, but that didn't seem very convincing. Since I didn't have any bread to eat with the sauce, I thought I wanted to order some sweet potato fries to fill my stomach anyway. But no! They had already turned off the fryer. I didn't feel the need to make up for this in any other way either. The equipment wasn't supposed to get cold that quickly and could be warmed up again in no time, but they didn't have the time or inclination for that. Because we had to hurry up, eat what we already had, and get lost. That is what we did. Even with mediocre service, I normally still leave a good tip because of my past in the hospitality industry. But this time, I asked my wife to pay and instructed her not to give a tip. And she did just that. We will never come back here again, and it would even hurt me if I drove past and saw this place still operating.

Food is alright. They are not bad but not great too. Quite expensive given the food.

I had a delicious "Roode Waard" steak with chicken livers and bacon. Delicious with white bread. The grilled vegetables were also flavorful and still had a nice bite. Simply delicious!

We had our lunch there a few days ago. The gentleman who served us was very polite and helpful. He helped us choose from the menu and he explained us the dishes. The food was absolutely delicious. The place was comfortable and quiet during lunchtime. Very positive experience!!!

I went for Mother's Day; it wasn't how it was supposed to be. Disorganized. But I must say they handled it brilliantly.

Saw someone give you a 2 because of the bread ? But if you’re a real loetje fan you know that we don’t play about our tosti bread 🤭 Delicious food again and AGAIN !! Great and perfect steak love it and we will be coming back

Definitely something has changed with the recipe throughout the years. It doesn’t taste like the original one we used to enjoy. The margarine flavor is especially noticeable now, and it really takes away from the taste.

Delicious steaks (various sizes) with a huge amount of tasty sauce (various options). Fish is also available. Packed in the evenings. Reservations are recommended.

Always a classic, love the Bali steak with extra garlic

Yesterday, I decided last minute to go eat at Loetje again. My girlfriend was craving your steak, and I wanted to try the Bali cod, which looked beautiful in the photo. I ordered a lovely glass of Chardonnay to go with it, so bring it on. What a huge disappointment when the dishes were served. I asked if this was actually the cod I had ordered. "Yes sir," I was told, "nice and creamy." The fish stick, because that is what it looked like, was buried under the burnt butter that I think the steaks had also been fried in. I can't believe this is actually the dish. Sambal, leek, coconut???? I had expected it in a beautiful thin red sauce that would do the cod justice. I tried to get the fish out of it a bit without the frying butter, but alas. It is unbelievable how you can ruin a dish like that. We never send dishes back, but this time I definitely should have done so, but I was too stunned. Attached are the two photos of the dish. Spot the differences, I would almost say. Unfortunately, Loetje, what a miss. René & Jessica

My expectations were low, but oh my god.

We had a very delicious meal and good service. Everything here is as it should be in the hospitality industry.

Wonderful staff who responded perfectly to our beautiful evening

Cozy spot near the Carré Theatre

Because of the construction it looks like it's closed but they are open. The food was great! The service was great!

There was hair in food, also very slow. i expected better from a place like this.

Fine Loetje, though the tables are close together. The service was okay.

The three of us went out for dinner at Loetje Oost. It was delicious. We received a warm welcome, and the service was very pleasant and prompt. We would definitely recommend it. The food arrived neither too early nor too late—pretty much perfect.

Yes, it's such a shame that when you order a steak, which you're known for, it's ruined not once but twice. First, you give me two small pieces of meat, completely browned. Then, completely raw and cold in the middle. Then I say, "I don't want this anymore, and the onion and mushrooms I ordered with it can be taken off the bill." I believe the smart-alecky Mr. Robin asks, "What's wrong with the onion and mushrooms?" I say, "Are you asking me to eat the fried onion and mushrooms separately and pay for them?" The correct response would have been, "Sorry, sir, for the inconvenience. Today's meal is on us." That didn't happen. Fortunately, the "supervisor" did instruct our dear Robin to take the onion and mushrooms off the bill. Otherwise, it's a shame it went this way; previous experiences were good.

Very good dinner, honorable mention to the super kind waitress! Recommended

Prices are rising, portion sizes are decreasing...€200 for 4 people (no starter, no dessert) is absurd.

Lovely place, great to go out for a dutch style steak

We had another delicious meal. It was another good steak with gravy and white bread.

It's freezing cold in here, ridiculous. Have a nice Christmas dinner.

This place is truly unworthy of Loetje. We waited over an hour (not just us, but a lot of other guests), it was cold (there was a small extra heater for that), and part of our order was forgotten. No apologies for the long wait. It wasn't even full; they simply lacked direction, oversight, and hospitality. If I were in management at Loetje, I would check this place out.

Reasonable food, not my type of restaurant.

If you love steak, eat here.. simple menu, great food, good prices..

It took a while till they take our order. The steak seemed nice but when we asked for bread for the saus they gave us a very sad tosti bread that you buy from the local supermarket. I would expect better from a restaurant. I ordered schnitzel it was alright but nothing special.

Would definitely be going back, quick service and friendly staff and the food was amazing. My partner enjoyed everything we ordered and the steak was amazing.

Always good, Loetje It was a bit too cold

I've never been there, but I was looking for a steakhouse. Well, as an older young person, the prices really shocked me.

It's unbelievable how you're being taken advantage of here. The portions at Loetje Oost are truly ridiculous compared to those in the city center. Check out the photos: the sparsely filled plates are from Oost, the full plates at Amsterdam Centraal. How can they serve such tiny portions and charge €21.50 for them? The differences are absurd. On top of that, the wait for the food was incredibly long, and it had regular rice instead of sushi rice. Stay away from this location.

The good part is their Steaks are great. However they serve it with nothing but plain bread! Service is something they don’t both I guess as we had to wait for an hour for the table after making a reservation and a lot more other issues.

My partner and I had dinner there last night and it was delicious! The service was incredibly fast and the food was excellent. The meat was amazing! I highly recommend it.

We regularly visit Loetje and are usually very satisfied with the service, at least at other locations. Unfortunately, our experience at this one was downright disappointing and scandalous. Three of us were seated at a table for two, because, according to a staff member, there were many reservations. Even though we had made our reservations in advance. When we politely addressed this, the manager reacted extremely rudely and seemed primarily out to get his point across. This behavior doesn't reflect the hospitality and professionalism we've come to expect from Loetje. It's a shame, because this kind of experience really detracts from the good image of the other locations. If you were the first to come here, I would never return. I have only two words for the manager: self-righteous and disrespectful! We left without eating.

A good restaurant, but overpriced for what it offers. One suggestion: put noise-reducing pads under the chair legs.

Very nice place with great rooms and nice furnishing and colours. Very nice waitresses. Great wines and beers. Well fried meet (tenderloin) but the presentation was horrible. As a former cook I cannot understand how they are thinking when they are satisfied with serving the meet alone with the gravy this way. Like you fry a single small piece of meet for yourself for eating in front of the tv when you dont have anything else at home in the fridge. But the medium rare meat had good quality. Feeling sorry the the owner of the restaurant.

The food was delicious. Much better than our experience on Ferdinand Bolstraat. The service was also excellent. Bijhok's atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. It feels a bit like a caravan.

We had dinner last Sunday, Loetje is always good. But what if I order my favorite steak Bali and they tell me it can't be made because they don't have sambal in stock? Seriously, I thought it was a joke, but it wasn't. I even offered to go to the local supermarket and get a jar of sambal for them... For the record, we were there for lunch and only 4-5 tables were occupied. So, anything but a packed restaurant. Sorry, but the comment/explanation below makes no sense.

What a delicious steak. Just right. Incredibly delicious.

Because we'd been here before, it was close by, and we were craving a steak, we ended up here. I also thought it was a small, cozy restaurant, but we were allowed to sit in the back, which wasn't nearly as cozy as the one near the bar and front door. When the young lady launched into the menu, I almost wanted to get up and leave, but I stayed. The steak was delicious, as was the gravy, which is, of course, their signature dish. But no more using your menu as a frisbee.

It was probably the best meat I’ve ever had. The service was fast, people were friendly. We tried the classic and garlic sauce with the beef, both were tasty. For side dish we had sweet potatoes and grilled vegetables. And dessert trio chocolate. All the food was delicious. Thanks ☺️

The steak and cocktails tasted delicious!

Okay, so basically, I went yesterday to Luchier, where they're famous for their tenderloin in slaw with this little gravy that it's served with, and the problem is the waiter got the order for the two tenderloins, me and my friends, and he asked, do you want it medium rare? Which was their advice, obviously. And we said yes. Eventually, they bring us one medium rare and one well-done piece of tenderloin, so I send back mine. I get barely any apologies for the inconvenience, because now my sides are getting cold while I'm waiting 15 minutes for this new piece of meat to be served, and while my friend is eating in the meantime, alone, because my food is not there. So I get the other piece, and now this piece of meat, it's freaking cold in the middle. Almost barely cooked in the middle, but most importantly, like refrigerator cold. So they clearly did a poor job of cooking this second piece of meat. I tell the waiter, again, same thing happens, barely any apologies, takes the food back in the kitchen. This time, however, an older waiter comes to the table shouting in Dutch, with the same plate I had just sent back, asking me to cut it open, because he wanted to see how cooked it was. That left me really confused. But eventually, after a short interaction, I agreed to cut it open so the cook can see how much should he cook it. And he brings it back to the kitchen, and eventually brings it back to the table. And now again, it's not well done, but it's also not the medium rare I originally asked for, because it's now instead of one thick tenderloin, it's two thinner pieces of meat, which is not the dish I wanted, and it's more cooked than what I asked for. And after all of this, and barely any apology, if nothing, they didn't even give me a discount on anything. This place came highly recommended, but I'm never going to go there again. I also work in hospitality, and will not recommend this to anybody.

I ordered Nicoise salad and it was made with real grilled tuna ❤️ Next time will try their steaks, they smelled and looked amazing.

It was very quiet, it was during Sail, and we couldn't make a reservation at the central station. We arrived a little later, and two others joined us. They said small fries and a small salad, but we couldn't finish it.

A lovely restaurant with friendly, multilingual staff, including Dutch. I was a bit put off by the parking garage, but Loetje couldn't help that. P.S. The restrooms are always spotlessly clean too!

The taste of the meat was good and the presentation was good. We were satisfied.

The service here made typical bad Dutch service look good. We were seated quickly, given menus and ordered drinks but to order food the waiter did not come back for 40 minutes…we had already walked to the bar and ordered with the bartender after 25 minutes of waiting. The waiter acted a little insulted when he finally came over and we told him we ordered a while ago at the bar. The food was amazing as always but the service alone will make me not come back to this Loetje location

Delicious steak. Plenty of gravy to dip your bread in. It's a shame the meal didn't come with any vegetables. You have to order them separately.

Very good establishment, I recommend it!

It was very tasty. My table enjoyed the steak and chicken satay. The Dame Blanche dessert was very tasty.

Lovely terrace. Friendly and attentive service.

The food and service are excellent, but the fact that Loetje doesn't offer a child-sized alternative with a certificate for gastric bypass surgery is outdated! It would be fair, though, because even 150 grams is too much if you've had gastric bypass surgery. Plenty of restaurants offer alternatives.

I've been coming here for years, and it's DELICIOUSLY GOOD! Balinese steak, a fresh salad, and some bread. What else do you need?

Our evening at Loetje Oost (@loetje_restaurant) allowed us to discover one of Amsterdam’s culinary legends! 🍽️ Started in 1977 by Ludwig “Loetje” Klinkhamer as a billiards café in Oud-Zuid, Loetje has now become a favorite among steak lovers with over 30 branches across the Netherlands. 🍔 Loetje Oost impressed us with its location close to the Wibautstraat metro stop and its modern, spacious ambiance. Wooden details, warm lighting, and large windows create a welcoming yet cozy atmosphere. The spacious terrace close to the IJ River is a real treat for summer evenings! 🌅 Don’t go without a reservation, as this popular spot gets packed in the evenings.⠀ We started our meal with Loetje’s famous bitterballen. 😋 They only have a beef version; these crispy balls, which come in a serving of 6, are prepared with beef thickened with roux. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and incredibly delicious; a true appetizer feast! We ordered sweet potato fries, but after a slight mix-up, the regular fries arrived first. 🙈 The waiters quickly rectified the situation and brought our sweet potato fries; the service was fast and friendly. 👏⠀ For the main course, we tried Loetje’s legendary steaks: steak with classic gravy and steak with sambal gravy (Bali). The steak with classic gravy was a work of art! 🥩 Loetje’s 45-year-old special “jus” sauce matched the meat perfectly; we couldn’t help but dip the white bread on the side into it. 😍 However, the steak with sambal sauce was a complete disappointment. 😕 The sauce was overly salty, and the salt seeped into the meat; it was really difficult to eat. We definitely do not recommend the steak with sambal sauce. 🙅‍♂️⠀ Overall, we had a delightful evening at Loetje Oost, enjoying its ambiance, service, and delicious food. 🥂 The venue is easily accessible by public transportation, but parking is a bit limited. I've included the menu at the end of the photos; you can take a look! 📋

Great lunch spot in the neighborhood, service was fast

30072025::17:11 Loetje Oost This needlessly extravagant treat—a Loetje goat’s cheese salad and a couple of Belgian beers on a windy Wednesday afternoon—feels so tone deaf in the current climate. You know? I disgust myself. I’m sitting here like a fat prince on a giant cushion; like a Greek Emperor in a field full of virgins; or like of one of those filthy sociopathic toads on Paedophile Island. I make myself sick. But then I’m also working hard, and in my way I’m trying to improve the lot of my fellow human, and … well, it’s moments like these that make me want to keep going, frankly. It is indulgent, yes. And I shall continue to flagellate myself as I enjoy it. I’ve been here before, a couple of times, but once, many years ago, I had an important moment here with a salad. Amen. And so I came here today, hoping, dreaming that I might—at best—recreate it. Alas, no… Mere tawdry reenactment was not to be. Instead, we have reached new heights of salad-based ecstasy. Put the world on hold. It’s salad big-up time. Goat’s cheese salads come in an infinite variety of formats. I think this is my favourite. First up, the salad is great. Lots of variety. (Not like the one-leaf pony I had the other day at the Seafood Bar. Or the Crouton Cacophony at De Groene Paleis.) Great variety here: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, a few unnameable leaves, bunch of seeds, and only a small amount of toasted bread, all topped with three dirty great slices of heated goat’s cheese and honey. Plus Affligem Belgisch, which … my God. This was one of the best meals I’ve had in months and …. ahhhhhh. Yes. Of course. After a two-month absence, I’m once more enjoying the herb. As well as a very short while ago. So that may account for a soupcon of my overwhelming enthusiasm. But trust me: I eat salads all over this town. And this—Loetje Oost, is—as of this moment—the greatest goat’s cheese salad in Amsterdam. And that’s official.* Also, this was just said, as the dish was cleared… Me: “That … was exceptional.” Waiter (stone-faced): “Is there anything I can do about it?” Me: “Bring me another!” It was a good moment. Sharing a laugh with Dutch service personnel is often an uphill struggle, but we nailed it. I was still revelling in the gezelligheid from our shared moment when … he brought me another. Just kidding. But if he had, I’d have eaten it. Gladly. Plus: excellent waiter—good fun, competent and sufficiently attentive/excellent crème brulee and Irish coffee, my God, I should be whipped. Thank you very much. This has been the first in this the first in a potentially one-long series of live reviews here, in Amsterdam, the greatest city on the world. By me, Karl Webster, award-winning author The Amsterdam Good Murder Guide.** * Yep. ** I’ve won awards. Drop it.

Delicious coffee! I recommend this place

The food was tasty, the service was good, the atmosphere was just less than other Loetjes.

We took some business partners here as Loetje has a reputation to be good. They liked it. We had burrata, croquettes and steak off course. Small sidenote of improvement. The steak was wonderfully soft but the sauce was really salty. The service was indeed a bit with an Amsterdam flair and could be a touch nicer, but the overall experience was good.

We had an amazing lunch at Loetje Oost today! We have ordered steaks with mushrooms and onions. And a soup as appetiser. The portions were really good, food very tasty and the service friendly and fast. We will come here again next time we are in Amsterdam for sure. Thank you Loetje team!

Very good service and willingness to understand each other despite the language

Limited menu, burgers were ok but $$

Steak was great, portion of French fries was too small to share between 2 grown adult men for the price.

Good food, good drinks, and excellent service. A pleasant corner near the Amstel.

Everything was sooooo good. The stake was so good and flavorful Mushrooms were delicious and I don’t wanna talk about the green beans cause they were AMAZING. Fries were so good too. Come and you won’t be disappointed and last but not last try the house beer. 100/100

Got food poisoning from underheated previously cooked liver on Sat 17 May in an otherwise empty restaurant at about 6pm.

Had dinner here since a friend recommended the steak. The atmosphere was good, the service was tentative. Starters and side also yummy. I did think the steak was a bit too small and also the sauce was too greasy for my liking. But am sure that’s how they usually make it and people love it. Just not for me.

It is not nice to make them wait in front of the desk even though there is a reservation. The meat and snacks were very delicious. The steak with Bali sauce, fried mushrooms, fried onions and chicken liver were very delicious.

Steak 🥩 so and so (even though it’s historically known in Ams), the gravy is amazing but the BREAD to use to dip it?!! What the hell? Better quality white baguette instead of toastie bread too expensive to provide? 🫣