Restaurant De Brekken in Wijk 23 Lemmer

Everything here is perfect. From the service and the food to the prices. Very attentive staff. Making a reservation beforehand is definitely recommended, and for good reason. TOP, keep it up! 👍🏻 Edit: Some restaurants are doing too well. Considering how often I eat there and spend a fair amount of money, I was disappointed by an appetizer platter for €51 for two people (€25.50 per person). The small dish was barely 4 cm in diameter, as you can see in the picture. And these were breakfast platters! We were still hungry afterward. There was no explanation for this minimalist platter. It was simply dismissed as the kitchen being responsible for the price. Sometimes you wave for up to half an hour for a waiter, and eventually someone arrives looking bored! Glasses arrive with huge cracks, but after asking and carrying the drinks, they are replaced by the restaurant staff. Well, lost a customer! We've found a great new favorite spot, which is wonderfully accessible by boat from the park! And this will always be "our first stop" on vacation! September 13, 2026 Of course, an appetizer isn't meant to be a filling meal. But charging over 50 euros for it is outrageous. If our complaint had been addressed, we certainly wouldn't have been so disappointed. For 50 euros, we definitely would have chosen something else. We've been regulars at this park for over 30 years and have always been customers. The taste is impeccable. But the portion size was outrageous for the price. The main issue was how our complaint was handled. We didn't feel valued, especially since we never leave your restaurant for less than 100 euros. Furthermore, the service has declined in recent years. Sometimes you wave for a waiter for 30 minutes without success, even when there are hardly any other guests and our drinks are long gone. Of course, we'd love to give you another chance, but we need to recover from that appetizer first.

On 12-09-2026, we went out for dinner with 6 people. The food itself was tasty, but... For 6 people, 1 basket of fries, 1 small bowl of potatoes, and 1 container of vegetables. We mentioned this to the wait staff, saying that for 6 people we thought it was a bit too little.. "NO problem, we'll get another one of those platters." I get it, no problem, it's just charged for. Worthless. We are never coming here again.

Delicious food and excellent service

Delicious food and very attentive and friendly service. I haven't found such a great restaurant in Lemmer. Excellent!

Prompt service despite the crowds.

We ate here tonight. The food was delicious. We had gyoza, prawns, fish & chips, and the salmon. Including a few side dishes, it was more than enough and delicious. The staff worked hard, despite the hot weather. Hats off to them.

Nice people, food was okay too.

⭐☆☆☆☆ HERE SPEAKS THE BREKKEN KING OF LEMMER! JONGENS, WHAT'S THIS?! I am the Brekken King, conqueror of the Frisian waters, protector of the good schnitzel, and normally a peaceful man. But what was served to me here has shaken my kingdom. I ordered a farmer's schnitzel with hunter's sauce. A perfectly normal thing, you'd think! The hunter's sauce? LOST IN THE NORTH SEA! Asked three times – no hunter's sauce. Instead, suddenly red wine sauce arrives. RED WINE SAUCE?! Did I dry my clogs for that?! And then the so-called "Wiener Schnitzel." My dear friends from Austria: Please look away. What's going on here is like my bicycle with a Boeing 747. But now to the service. The menu was slammed down on the table as if I'd just personally stolen the last berth in the harbor. Criticism? UNACCEPTABLE! Nobody knew what to do. I asked for a solution and got nothing but stares as if the Brekken King had just abolished the Dutch monarchy. For these prices, I expect food and service—not a culinary nightmare on the Eleven Cities Tour. The Brekken King arrived hungry. The Brekken King left disappointed. The Brekken King never forgets. You can take a dump on the place and the waiter/owner! One star. See you later.

The food and ambiance are truly wonderful. It's quite possible I was just unlucky with the service. Unfortunately, when I sat down, no one had come to my table after 10 minutes, even though the restaurant was almost empty. So I got my own beer from the bar. No one came to take it. After sitting there for another 10 to 15 minutes with an empty glass, I decided to get up and pay the bill at the bar myself. I arrived around 8:30 pm and sat outside in a corner where I could see the bar. I estimate that about 7 tables were occupied.

Overall a cozy restaurant on the Gaven, but the service was a bit stiff. The quality of the food was excellent; the tuna steak was delicious! The speed of service was okay. Quite pricey, though.

Great food, friendly service. Really great.

Very good and delicious food! A bit pricey, but still reasonable considering the quality! The staff's attentiveness could be improved. All in all, definitely worth a visit! I absolutely advise against ordering the "Shared Starter Platter" for two or more people at a price of almost €26 per person!! It consists of exactly two prawns, two gyoza, and two pieces of bread with mozzarella and nuts per person. The two of us paid almost €52 and were shocked by the meager portion of the starter. For the same price, you could get three Brekkenburgers, which is essentially three main courses. In short: very poor value for money. If they had at least included a larger portion of salad, it would have been fine, but as it is, I wouldn't recommend it.

We had a delicious meal here. Highly recommended! Everything was top-notch.

We visited your fantastic location twice – once for drinks and once for a meal. The service was outstanding, the food was unparalleled, the service was very quick, and the staff was always friendly. We've rarely eaten so well. Keep up the great work! When we visit you again from Germany, we will definitely eat with you again. Thank you so much!

Very good service, enthusiastic staff 💪💪

Not much choice in soup. Only 1 option, and that is onion soup.

It was a pleasant time at the Pentecost market / street fair

A more expensive but nice restaurant.

I really like De Brekken Restaurant... uncomplicated, delicious food, and a variety of options that won't break the bank. The only downside is the constant background music inside, which I find a bit too loud, but... well, that's just a matter of taste. Outside on the terrace, everything is great... very friendly service ☀️ I'll definitely be back... ☀️✌️

Reserved and a nice spacious table for the two of us. Everything delicious and plentiful, no dessert this time. We will come back when we are in Lemmer. See you soon.

Very enjoyable King's Day 2026 with farmers rock cover band Fly on the Wall

Great, always a good time and delicious food, and all that in a unique location.

A very nice restaurant with delicious food. The burgers are highly recommended.

Superb decor, made with love down to the last detail. It's great that there's sometimes live music (and if not, the owner simply grabs the microphone) 😁 Very friendly owner. Accessible by boat. Always a pleasure. Thank you so much! Best regards, Richi

Tonight we placed an order at Snackbar de Brekken and picked it up. Once we got home, the rolls were missing from the croquettes. The fries special had no onion, the frikadellen special did have onion, and the sauce looked like it had been tossed on. The spring roll was barely frozen, and the croquettes, frikadellen, and fries were cold. We had to wait there because the food wasn't ready yet. (And it's less than a 5-minute drive.) We called to say we were missing items and that everything was cold. All I got in response was "the rolls are always free" and a "sorry."

We were a group of five people. Unfortunately, our visit was very disappointing. Some of the food was very cold, and we waited a very long time for our meals, even though the restaurant was only a third full. The meat in the sharing menu was awful. It was truly inedible. I've been to many restaurants all over Europe, but the food here was terrible value for money. The service was very friendly, and I'm sorry to leave a bad review.

Boxing Day brunch buffet. Beautifully decorated. Nice, quirky host Jozef. We'll be back.

The food was delicious, and the restaurant was lovely.

The quality is good, but if you're a group of eight, you only get four small baskets of fries and two small bowls of vegetables. If you reorder these, they sometimes arrive late or not at all. It's really not enough. When it's busier, it takes a very long time to get your meal. We arrived at our table at 6:00 PM, but were served (although with a small appetizer) at 7:50 PM. We reported this before, but apparently nothing was done about it. It's a shame, as it's a rather quirky restaurant.

Nice restaurant, great service, and good prices. Always happy to come back!

Delicious food in a lovely setting. Portions varied greatly in size. The satay skewers were just about enough to fill you up. The portion of fish and chips would have been enough for two people.

Great atmosphere and imaginative, delicious dishes. Unfortunately, everything took a bit too long, from taking the order to delivery to payment. But everyone was very nice!

Four of us ate there! I had a schnitzel with cheese, paprika, and a fried egg! And it tasted like nothing, and the side dishes weren't tasty either! We were disappointed! Unfortunately! The service was very nice and accommodating, though!

I love eating here. The seating is comfortable, the food is delicious, and it's not a long walk home.

Delicious food. Highly recommended, large portions.

Very pleasant restaurant located right on the canal. Good food. Friendly staff. Always happy to return.

Went there for the first time. Very good food, excellent service. Texas burger 👍 cooked to perfection, great taste. Salmon fillet simply amazing. The shrimp stir-fry appetizer was a big thumbs up. Highly recommended, we'll be back.

A very exclusive restaurant with a beautiful outdoor area right on the harbor. An extensive menu with first-class food. We had very attentive and friendly service.

Super delicious, everything was great

We've eaten at Restaurant De Brekken several times over the past few years and have always been satisfied with the service and the food. Unfortunately, in our opinion, the quality and quantity of the food has declined this year. Charging high prices and portions that don't fill you up isn't the right approach in my opinion. On our last visit, the side dishes for five people were a small bowl of broccoli and salad, one of potato gratin, and a basket of fries. The size of the schnitzel was only suitable for a child's plate. We reordered fries and broccoli twice, which were brought relatively promptly. Actually, one person would easily eat the side dishes intended for five people. Alberto, please consider whether you shouldn't add more side dishes when there are several people at the table. We will come back to your restaurant and hope that you can maintain the quality of the past few years.

On the last Friday evening of August, we went here with friends and made a reservation, which turned out to be a good thing, as the place was packed. A very pleasant and peaceful atmosphere inside, despite the crowds. The menu is extensive and quite surprising, with many delicious dishes. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, without too much fuss. The service was quick and the interaction with the guests was pleasant. It's actually just a great place to eat, and the quality and taste are excellent... Highly recommended!

Simply delicious. Super friendly service. Beautiful location. Accessible by boat. Keep up the good work. 👍👍👍

Very nice atmosphere and great food

Comfortable seating, friendly service, and outstanding food

A beautifully located restaurant. Very friendly and attentive service. You can choose your own seating. Delicious food and drinks.

We've been coming to Lemmer for years, and this is our number one spot. The food is incredibly delicious and varied. The atmosphere at the harbor is simply fantastic. The only downside is that prices have risen considerably in recent years, but unfortunately, that's the case everywhere these days.

We took the walk from the center (2.5 km). We ordered the Brekken-style mixed meats and the quality was spectacular. We shared it and it was more than enough for two. The price was good and the atmosphere was very cool. The waiters were wonderful.

Geweldig gegeten Top personeel Goede prijs kwaliteit Lianne jij bent een top serveerster. Één en al gezelligheid Vandaar de hoge fooi

We found the restaurant by chance. It didn't look anything special from the outside, but inside it's actually beautiful. The food is really good and the service is very friendly. Highly recommended.

It's not cheap, but you get a good price in terms of quality and portion size. The only downside was that, despite not trying the restaurant much, we had to wait an hour for our food.

Delicious food, beautifully presented plates and friendly staff.

Today we visited Restaurant De Brekken, which we decided to do based on reading the reviews. Conclusion: After we chose a table, the waitress served us promptly. We quickly got our drinks (2 people), and the food was also ordered and arrived after about 15 minutes. We had the Texas burger and beef fillet steak with a really generous amount of side dishes. We were really surprised that everything on the menu was actually included. During our meal, the waitress came and asked several times if we were enjoying our meal and if everything was OK. We said it was. After we finished, we waited for the table to be cleared. After half an hour, the waitress came around several times and didn't ask if we wanted anything else to drink or if she could clear the table. We actually wanted something else to drink, but we decided to pay our bill directly at the bar. The service there is really not good, and it was almost deserted. There were enough staff on site, so I don't understand it. Well, it's a shame, we probably won't go there again.

Food was delicious and super good service Recommended outside inside everything possible Lovely place

We chose "De Brekken" as our first overnight stay on our boat trip with three couples and were absolutely thrilled. It's a real alternative to the town of Lemmer itself, as it's much quieter. Be sure to reserve a table and a berth right in front of the restaurant well in advance! A large selection of food and drinks at fair prices, very attentive service, and excellent restroom facilities for boaters. We'll definitely be back.

Was much better last year, but now I don't like the food much anymore. Thin sauces, slow servers, but still a nice location. Update 2025: No longer recommended. Unfriendly, forgetful, not enough sauce for the schnitzel, and it's thin to boot. I won't be coming back.

The food was okay. The price was too high for the quality. The male server was unfriendly. After the meal, he threw a crumpled napkin on our table when we pointed out that the side dishes we'd ordered hadn't arrived. German tourists seem to be unwelcome and get the worst tables, despite having reservations.

We have visited the restaurant several times in the past few days. The ambience inside is very coherent and inviting. The outdoor area: Simply a beautiful place with a view of the water, a dream at a late hour! We have found very friendly and helpful people in service, included in the usual humor ... 😊 The food and drinks are served on a very good level, there was nothing to complain about. Prices are at the local level, considering the quality, the restaurant in terms of price/performance is absolutely top in Lemmer. The restaurant is located a bit away from the "City", but the (short) way there is worth reservation in advance in the season! All the best for the team - see you soon!

We had a wonderful and delicious meal there tonight, the service was great, it is highly recommended and we will definitely come back again.

Delicious food. Friendly service.

What a nice thing and it was so tasty 😋

Absolutely recommended. Very friendly staff, food absolutely great and the boss just great 👍👍👍👍🤗

Super great ambience, super great food, great service, and a super great boss.😄

We came spontaneously and were there for the first time. We ordered the burgers. The quality (juicy/homemade patties) and the taste were unique. Recommended location.

We were once again at Restaurant de Brekken with friends and were pleased to find that the quality of the food and the service were significantly better than last season. We had Kibbeling, Wiener Schnitzel, the Brekken Burger and pork fillet with mushroom sauce. Everything was very tasty, beautifully presented and there were 3 baskets of fries plus fried potatoes. There was also a small bowl of mixed salad with a really tasty dressing, plus gratinated chicory. The drinks were well poured. This time we had nothing to complain about. That's why I've updated my last post. Keep it up dear Brekken team. It remains quite lively at times, so make reservations in good time.

The food was delicious and you can look directly at the boat outside the window. I would go here again

Delicious food, very extensive menu, pleasantly busy and friendly staff

Although we didn't make a reservation on Easter Sunday, four of us were able to eat there. The food was very good. The service was very attentive and friendly. Recommended.

+ A nice and beautiful tent to sit in the evening. +Food was great!, - beer kills in every glass. As beer lovers, we thought this was a no-go.

The food was very good, it was pricey, but very good. Very friendly service.

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere. Recommended!

Good food, drinks and organizing very fun things

We had a great meal again and the greeting alone is so personal that we enjoy coming here.

Unfortunately, as a vegetarian you don't have much choice here. You can only choose from different types of burgers. It's a shame, other restaurants now have a much more extensive menu for vegetarians. Side dishes could also be a bit more varied than just some bowls of fries and a bowl of salad. I see comments below about the loud live music on Christmas Day. Unfortunately we had that experience too, you couldn't understand each other and had to really shout to say something. Those 3 minutes that the owner is talking about below are certainly not correct, it was much longer.

Unfortunately, the volume of the live band was too loud (94db) to chat quietly during the Christmas dinner with family. But the food was fine!

Just ate here. Was fantastic! Good service and nice live music! Had a great evening! Definitely come here again! 😉👌🏼

Wij hebben hier heerlijk gegeten tijdens de kerstdagen. Gewoon van de dagelijkse kaart te bestellen. De gerechten lijken redelijk aan de prijs te zijn, maar je krijgt dan ook een bord vol met eten, wat zeker de gevraagde prijs waard is. Prachtige gerechten en zeer smakelijk. Wel jammer dat er maar 1 sport soep te bestellen was. Verder een prachtige locatie met een zeer gezellig aangeklede entourage.

Super delicious Jägerschnitzel!

Delicious food! Positively surprised.

Great restaurant, pub, tasty, friendly, good music, so fun

Top location, with excellent cuisine. A cozy atmosphere. And very pleasant service. Highly recommended.

Everything was great!! The Wiener Schnitzel was truly a delight. Of course we'll be back.

Tasty food and not too expensive. Beautiful spot on the water and a large terrace to choose a spot. Service was excellent with friendly people.

Super delicious food, it couldn't be better, the sauces were all a dream, especially the peanut sauce. Someone knows how to cook. THANKS

We were there on vacation. Tasty food, good selection, nice service and very dog ​​friendly!

Wir waren hier im Rahmen eines kleinen Geburtstagsessen. reserviert und bestätigt wurden unsere Tische draußen auf Terrasse. Zugegeben, das Wetter hätte besser sein können, aber wir wurden drinnen platziert ohne Nachfrage und Kommunikation. Die Terrasse war jedoch geöffnet und gut besucht. Wir haben anfänglich sehr lange warten müssen, bis die Getränke aufgenommen wurden. Der Service durch den ganzen Abend war sehr langsam. Teilweise gingen ihr zur Theke um überhaupt Getränke bestellen zu könne. Es wurden auch nur verzögert die Tische abgeräumt. Die Wartezeit aufs Essen war ebenfalls zu lang. Deutlich über 1,5 Stunden Wartezeit. Die Speisen waren durchweg in Ordnung. Da gab es nichts zu meckern. Auch hier mussten aber Beilagen bspw. Nachbestellt werden, weil sie fehlten. Als wir zahlten und gingen (weit über eine Stunde nach dem Essen) war noch immer kein einziger Teller abgeräumt. Das geht einfach nicht. Besonders vor dem Hintergrund, dass es nicht am Stress lag. Der Service war einfach schlampig und beschäftigte sich lieber mit den Kollegen als den Gästen. Fazit: Schönes Ambiente, toller Lage am Hafen, ordentliche Speisenqualität, miserabler Service.

Food was very delicious but the portions are a bit tiny. The sides come on an extra plate for the whole table and more can be ordered free of charge. Or at least that is how it is stated in the menu. When we asked for an extra portion of sides because one portion for three people wasn’t enough it never came. When we asked a second time where our sides were and if we could have more they also never came. It didn’t really matter since we already finished our main meals and our plates were taken away so we just left a bit hungry. Perhaps they were understaffed but if it is stated on the menu it should be expected to come after ordering it a second time.

Have been coming here for years with satisfaction. A big disappointment tonight. Side dishes very limited and far too little service. Main courses were not served at the same time (more than 5 minutes apart) so we had to wait a long time. After receiving the menu for dessert, no one showed up for 20 minutes. We decided to pay and get dessert elsewhere. This wasn't good today.

Very attentive and friendly staff, drinks and food were served quickly. Everything was delicious and large portions. Thank you

The service was very nice. The food was also very tasty 😋 and plentiful.

The facility was very well maintained and the food was varied. Children's menu available. Recommended for anyone who wants to eat comfortably.

Great atmosphere! Very very attentive staff! Totally friendly! The food was very good!! The live band topped it off! Great! 😁 Keep it up💪

If you really want delicious burgers, you should eat there.

Enjoy your meal. Nice personel.

Rich selection, large portions, very tasty and tasty, very attentive service

We had dinner there last night. It was delicious and the service was very polite

After a long time we visited restaurant "de Breken" again. I ordered a schnitzel and it was definitely not tender and tasty. It seemed as if it had been baked or reheated for the second time. Unlike previous experiences where you were served enough food, this time it was very little.

Very unfriendly, after waiting an hour for the order the kitchen was closed. We left hungry and all the restaurants were closed. No apology and no restitution. They insisted on paying for two drinks. “Thanks” to this restaurant our evening was ruined.

If you want to get to know Dutch hospitality, this is the right place for you.

great service, delicious food. I highly recommend it :)

Delicious food and good service, worth repeating.