Restaurant & Wijnbar De Nachtwacht in Centrum

Not recommended! We ate at De Nachtwacht last weekend. The food tasted good, but we had to wait an hour for the starter. It is advertised that you can eat unlimited tapas, but we weren't allowed to order another round right away, because then the other guests would have to wait longer (so no unlimited tapas).

A nice place to eat tapas. We shared several small dishes and everything actually tasted good. The flavors were varied, the dishes were beautifully presented, and everything was carefully prepared. The service also stood out positively: friendly, attentive, and present at exactly the right moment. A lovely evening, certainly one to repeat.

Definitely not recommended! We ate there, but not a single tapas was tasty!

We had a lovely and cozy time enjoying tasty dishes on the terrace.

Portions are far too large for the concept Extras such as prawn crackers are not present with the pork tenderloin satay, nor are several dishes listed on the menu. Croquettes were not crispy But the atmosphere and service were excellent

Cozy atmosphere, pleasant service, and the tapas were surprising and tasty. It's nice to be able to share food this way and choose something to suit everyone's taste.

We had tapas, good portions, good flavor.

We thought we were eating here for Mother's Day, but after waiting 1.5 hours for the first round of food, the food was truly exceptionally bad... (Steak tips were like a shoe sole in soy sauce Patatas bravas half-cooked Dates were dry? Gyoza had more dough than meat and the same sauce as the bravas Salmon was dry and had a weird curry sauce on it Albondigas were cold and I think both the meatballs and the sauce came straight from a packet) So we paid the bill politely and went looking for another restaurant I have honestly never eaten so badly Thanks for the unique experience P.S. Now 20 hours later and we are all suffering from stomach upset

We dined at your restaurant on May 10th and were forgotten by the service on two separate occasions. During the second round, an ordered dish was not brought. Subsequently, the waitress came and I mentioned that I hadn't received a small dish; she said she would bring it, but she didn't. Then they kept skipping our table, so we asked for another waitress and told her we had been forgotten. She apologized and brought the dishes after all. The waitress who forgot us twice did not apologize at all; it is scandalous. What we also missed were very few vegetable dishes. Therefore, we do not recommend De Nachtwacht to others.

Meh. Noisy place, not what you're looking for to enjoy a nice meal together. You can barely hear each other. The food is okay, but really just a six out of ten: nothing is truly top-notch – in terms of ingredient quality or preparation. It might not be very expensive to eat here, but I look for more quality in the broadest sense.

The food was disappointing. The tapas concept. I think there were a lot of frozen products. It certainly wasn't the service's fault. That was top-notch.

Tasteless!!! Long wait, cold dishes. Not worth repeating

I had a reservation for King's Day, but apparently that is not possible. This was not communicated by De Nachtwacht. So I had to look elsewhere. If you make a reservation online, I would really appreciate a message that you cannot reserve on King's Day; now you are coming for nothing.

I don't think the price-quality ratio is worth it. Some dishes are tasteless and lukewarm. The service is friendly 🤗 But it's not all very clean either. It could definitely be better.

We have been there several times, but this time it wasn't very good. The food order is taken late, and the taste wasn't the best this time. Not again for us for the time being.

Delicious food! Unfortunately, we were ushered out around 9:30 PM, but I have no idea what closing time would actually have been (nowhere to be found).

Had a delicious meal, more than enough food, and in a nice, relaxed atmosphere. Worth repeating.

We had a very good meal and the service was nice and friendly.

We had a delicious meal. Friendly staff and good service! It's not big, so it was a bit noisy at times.

Great food! Portions could be a bit smaller so you can try more different tapas. Make sure the restrooms smell fresh. The staff is very friendly!

I ate here about a year ago. Back then, it was just a 'regular' restaurant with a nice menu. Now, unfortunately, it's become an all-you-can-eat tapas restaurant. I should have looked at the website more closely; then I would have known 🤷🏼‍♂️ Most of the tapas are tasty, but sometimes they're over-fried and (therefore?) too dry. The fried mussels were tasty, but too many and too dry. The same goes for the falafel, squid, etc. Unfortunately. It's still a charming restaurant with friendly and fast service, but I'd like to see it go back to its old ways.

The portions are way too big for one person. So be careful if you order two portions per person, as that's already a big bite. Friendly staff, good explanation, simple but good concept. (On the downside, it's upstairs, so it's not really accessible for people with disabilities.)

Super friendly staff, good service and a very nice atmosphere.

Wow! Dinercafé De Nachtwacht in Meppel is truly surprising. Downstairs is the (old brown) café with a long bar. And upstairs is the restaurant area. The ambiance is fantastic: cozy, warm, and inviting. The atmosphere is perfect, from the color scheme and the dimmed lighting to the overall ambiance. Also important: the chairs are truly comfortable. The food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. Everything was full of flavor and prepared with care. The tatsuta is absolutely recommended: delicious fried chicken with a pleasantly spicy flavor. The wine list also deserves a compliment. Some beautiful gems, with the Villa Blanche Syrah from France as my personal favorite. A wonderful evening in a warm, atmospheric setting.

It takes some getting used to. Same name, new concept, new owners. I don't know if keeping the name was strategic. It's easy to compare it to the old one, and they don't even come close. The concept is simple, all you can eat, but a bit more upscale. The food is more than excellent. The staff is very young and lacks direction, and you can tell. They try their best, but they could definitely do a lot better. A simple example: if you buy a bottle of wine, it's opened at your table and placed on the table with the glasses. Ultimately, when you buy a bottle, you want that experience of being opened at your table, given a taste (even though you often have no idea why), and then having it poured for you. Ultimately, dining out is primarily an experience. The space is also very noisy, making it difficult to hear each other. This was much less noticeable in the past. Our son (6) also questioned whether there was anything for children, but finally, after asking the kitchen, he was allowed to eat with the adults for a VERY FAIR PRICE! It was absolutely fantastic for him, so that was really nice! But you just know this, right? Ultimately, we wouldn't be back.

Delicious food! Good atmosphere!!

We had a fantastic meal! We had a lovely time upstairs. We'll definitely be back!

Christmas dinner at De Nachtwacht. Quality time! A wide selection of menu items, a relaxed atmosphere, excellent preparation, and very attentive service. Hats off to the kitchen too! Despite the crowds and extensive menu, the taste and cooking were excellent. Definitely worth repeating.

Everything was fine, except we were seated near the stairwell...it was very cold there. Very drafty. Such a shame. We were given a blanket to hang over the fence. We won't be using this place again in the winter.

A very successful evening. A fun and tasty variety of tapas. Portions are generous, and the service is regular.

We were looking for a charming, yet completely unknown, tapas-serving restaurant in the area. I have to say, we found it quite well! The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and not overly present, and the restaurant has a cozy, casual atmosphere! We'll definitely be back!

We had a wonderful meal at De Nachtwacht earlier this year! But unfortunately, last night was our last time with the other concept, tapas. Portions are too large, so you're already full after two rounds. It was too greasy, lacking any "real" flavor, but the pollo was so spicy you couldn't taste anything, and my husband got sick that evening. The tuna tataki was ice cold and not at the right temperature. The waitress was very friendly but occasionally didn't know what she was serving. Unfortunately, we won't be back.

For us, it was a one-time thing, and never again. Several tapas weren't tasty. The salmon was dry, the steak was tough, and the chicken and sausages were greasy. A dish was also swapped and forgotten twice. And sometimes it took quite a while for the food to arrive.

The menu is quite unusual. It lists very small dishes as main courses (e.g., 6 prawns for €5.50). I opted for a hamburger because that way I was guaranteed a full meal. My companion opted for pizza, which is a good option if you like cheese, as the layer of cheese was three times as thick as the crust.

Nice restaurant with good food, friendly staff, and affordable. We arrived half an hour early but were able to be seated earlier without any problem.

Delicious food for a friendly price!

Unfortunately, it was busy (just a normal Saturday, I think) and we therefore had to wait a very long time for our food. The unlimited tapas was so disappointing that after an hour and a half, we only had one more round. Unfortunately, this wasn't good enough. Too bad. The location is beautiful and the food is excellent.

It was very noisy in there; it was hard to hear each other because of the loud music. The echo resonated loudly upstairs where the restaurant is.

I would keep the restaurant and bar entrances separate. Otherwise, the service was excellent and the food was delicious!

The food was delicious! The service was good. We had a reservation for 6 p.m., but we arrived a bit earlier, and it was fine. The atmosphere was good, but it was quiet. The heater didn't seem to be on, though. But... I'll definitely go back soon; it was delicious!

Friendly service and a beautiful building. I initially thought I was in the wrong place because I'd entered a pub, but the dining area is upstairs. Unfortunately, I didn't find the food very tasty, and the portions were too large for tapas. I'm a good eater, but I was almost full after two rounds. This is a shame because there's plenty on the menu to try. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed, and I ended up getting quite sick later that evening. 🥲

Super friendly staff, delicious food, and fast service. It would have been nice if the heating had been on, though; it was a bit cold.

Plenty of choice, the meat wasn't warm, and the potato croquette wasn't either, which is a shame. The staff were friendly, though. I wouldn't recommend anyone to go there for tapas.

We sat there for over two hours and only received three small tapas dishes. The staff was mostly self-absorbed and didn't pay attention to the customers. We waited a very long time for food, and the quality was also poor. We will definitely never go back!

The food was delicious and of good quality. However, the service left much to be desired. We had to wait a long time each time, and the all-you-can-eat concept is questionable. Twice, we were unable to order because the kitchen was too busy. We managed to order four times in 2.5 hours.

The food was delicious. The atmosphere was great. The service was excellent. You can simply have a wonderful meal at Nachtwacht.

We had a wonderful meal. Lovely atmosphere, great service, and the food was simply excellent!

Friendly staff, delicious tapas food!! :-)

I didn't find the restaurant very cozy.

A nice place to sit and enjoy delicious tapas. The concept works well, but some portions were quite large, which is my only complaint. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and everything tasted great.

New concept tapas, definitely recommended!

Excellent tapas! Great selection, something for everyone. The atmosphere, decor, and service were excellent. A real asset to Meppel.

The food wasn't great. It lacked flavor. The mojito was also terrible; no mint, no lime, and a strange color. After returning the drink, we were told it wasn't a mojito, and we got it back; it was indeed a mojito, but the mint had run out. Service was otherwise excellent. The price-quality ratio was really poor.

The food was good and very tasty but it would be even better if there were more variations with vegetables on the menu.

Don't do this. It's not good. Way too expensive for what it is, including the "cocktails."

We had a fantastic meal at De Nachtwacht. We ate a wide variety of tapas, each one delicious. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. Definitely recommended!

Bij aankomst bij restaurant De Nachtwacht in Meppel begon het nog redelijk: we kregen een tafel toegewezen, maar daar hield het ook wel mee op. Het duurde 15 minuten voordat we überhaupt iemand konden aanspreken om wat te drinken te bestellen. Het antwoord? We moesten nog even wachten. Pas 10 minuten later kregen we wat broodjes met kruidenboter. Toegegeven, dat was het enige smakelijke van de hele avond. Daarna werd het alleen maar erger. Pas 15 minuten later konden we eindelijk iets te drinken bestellen. Aangezien het een "all you can eat tapas" concept is, kregen we vervolgens een korte uitleg, en mochten we ons eerste rondje eten bestellen. Maar wat we daarna geserveerd kregen... was echt beschamend slecht. Het eten was taai, lauw en smaakte meer raar dan exotisch. De rondes erna waren zelfs nog slechter. De zogenaamd malse biefstukjes waren zo taai als de zolen van de plaatselijke schoenmaker, en de kip in de wrap leek rechtstreeks uit een blikje te komen. Niet te doen. Echt niet. Onze kinderen hadden vrijwel niets gegeten, en toen ik aan de bediening vroeg of er misschien wat frietjes of iets kindvriendelijks te bestellen was, bleek zelfs dat niet mogelijk te zijn. Voor een restaurant met een "all you can eat"-formule is dat werkelijk absurd. Alsof dat nog niet genoeg was: de zure wijn was niet te drinken, en de bediening, twee dames en een heer hadden duidelijk meer aandacht voor elkaar dan voor de gasten. Ze stonden gezellig te kletsen terwijl de gasten al veel te lang op eten en drinken aan het wachten waren. Als klap op de vuurpijl: iedereen aan tafel had last van de buik na dit bezoek. Wat er mis was met het eten weten we niet, maar iets was er absoluut niet fris. Volgende keer slaan we dit 'restaurant' over en gaan we liever naar de plaatselijke snackbar. Daar krijg je tenminste nog waar voor je geld, een glimlach, en eten dat wel warm en verser is.

A huge disappointment – unfortunately not recommended We had hoped for a pleasant evening out with the family, but our visit was disappointing in almost every way. Upon arrival, we weren't helped immediately; the staff seemed preoccupied with each other and paid little attention to the guests. Throughout the evening, service remained slow and inattentive: empty glasses weren't refilled, and orders took ages to arrive. The dishes were lukewarm to cold, tasteless, and sometimes downright awful. The chicken in the wraps seemed to have come from a can... There were no child-friendly options at all. They didn't even have fries. To make matters worse, we all had stomach problems afterward. The kitchen staff also stood outside smoking while several guests waited for their food, a scene that didn't inspire much confidence. All in all, an expensive, disappointing experience with no silver lining. This restaurant is unfortunately not recommended for families or anyone who values service and hot food. We won't be returning.

The food was very poor and of mediocre quality. It was very greasy and tasteless. The staff stood around looking around, wasting time trying not to overserve. There was no children's menu. The chorizo was dripping with grease, the nachos had no flavor, the ground lamb had no flavor, the steak had no flavor, and the cheap wine was poor quality. The staff were very friendly but had no idea how to serve.

Service was good. Plenty of tapas selection, portions not small (which I've sometimes experienced differently), and good quality.

We had delicious tapas, highly recommended, friendly staff and good service.

Great new tapas concept. 2.5 hours is a bit long. The first course didn't arrive until almost an hour later. (Maybe that's why it took 2.5 hours.) The products were beautiful, but the presentation still needs some work. Tip: you don't need red onion on everything, especially not on the bread. We'll definitely be back.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The food was delicious and there was more than enough choice for everyone. Whether you fancy meat, fish or vegetarian, there is something for everyone. Everything was fresh and prepared with care, and you can taste that right away. The atmosphere was cosy and relaxed, and the staff were friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. You really feel welcome from the moment you enter. In short, we had a great evening! We will definitely come back here and can heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place to eat tasty and varied food.

Delicious food! Nice new concept with the tapas.

It was very nice to have a bite to eat here with the tapas! We sat outside on the terrace, great chairs. The food was very tasty, but sometimes difficult to estimate in terms of portions (patatas bravas was for example very much while some other dishes were a bit less). Nice service, friendly. The only reason that the atmosphere is 4 stars and not 5, is because there were a lot of flies outside at our tables, which can be solved with a fly-repellent device on the tables 😁 All in all, a very tasty meal and a nice time!

The new concept works really well! 2.5 hours unlimited, the food tasted really perfect. Per round you order 2 portions per person, the portions are nice and small so you can try a lot. This is not a problem because there are endless rounds and we were always helped quickly. Nice man who mainly did our serving.

Delicious food, top service! Definitely worth repeating.

Delicious food, surprising. Worth repeating.

Had a delicious meal with very friendly service!!

New owners since April 2024 and have been there several times now. Really recommended. For a drink, a bite and / or dinner. This time tapas platters which were delicious. Nice atmosphere, good service and delicious food at a good price / quality!

Had a wonderful evening with delicious food and nice music!

We had dinner here. The food was delicious. Service was friendly. We sat downstairs, it was a bit noisy because of the music and a few guests. Afterwards we saw that we could have sat upstairs, that would have been our preference. Now we know for next time.

Really delicious food! Definitely recommended. Service very friendly and professional! We had made a reservation but around 18.30 there was still enough space.

Had a wonderful meal with eight people and had the best service by Thomas! Warm, hospitable, smooth, very attentive, knowledgeable and with a sense of humor. Everything you need as a guest for a great evening!

Excellent and very attentive waiter. We ordered the new tapas plank, where you get to pick 4 different tapas, and then we had wine with it. It was a great experience, with very fresh ingredients, and served with warm bread. It is certainly worth a visit, and if I am back in Meppel, I am coming back.

We ate here for the first time in March. We liked it so we had another bite to eat at the Nachtwacht yesterday. Delicious food and good service. Finally, we also think the price-quality ratio is excellent. Next time we hope for nice weather so we can sit on the beautiful terrace.

The staff is friendly, but our food was cold/lukewarm (mustard soup and pork tenderloin). The kitchen was busy, I don't think that's an excuse. Take the plate with you and return quickly, which gives you the impression that it has been heated up in the microwave. Very unfortunate, past experiences were better when they had only just arrived in Meppel.

We had dinner here with a group of 6 on King's Day. I fully respect that things take longer. However, this took far too long, staff was not aware of menu options (soup of the day) and diet options. “I don't know: should I let it out?” Was asked instead of the suggestion to consult with the kitchen. Once a plate was on the table, the broccoli was cold and my steak was overcooked and tough. After indicating I received a new piece of meat that was slightly better. But it wasn't really tasty. All in all, I would not eat here again, disappointed in the service and the busyness of such a day should be no excuse for this.

Excellent address, typical setting, very good dinner, fast service.

Sinds de nieuwe eigenaren nooit slecht meer gegeten bij de Nachtwacht! Top service en heerlijk kunnen eten! Zeker een aanrader

Sinds april vorig jaar nieuwe eigenaren. Top locatie top eten. Meerdere keren geweest en elke keer super voor elkaar!!

Food was tasty, no fuss, just tasty. Service very good. We sat upstairs, where acoustics create a lesser atmosphere compared to downstairs.

Nice welcome and nice ambiance, but the food was mediocre. We had the mixed main courses for 33 euros per person. The mussels were dry as was the pork tenderloin satay. Salmon was OK. Stew didn't taste special and neither did the duck leg. There were some wilted snow peas. We got 1 bowl of fries, but no salad or vegetables. This had to be ordered and paid for separately. The presentation on the shelf was not really convenient, because we had to share with four and we did not receive any extra cutlery.

We had a delicious meal. The atmosphere and service were top notch. The amount of food was very generous. We opted for the stew, the meat was nicely seasoned and very tender. The fries served were, as they should be, hot. Highly recommended.

We had a lovely time in a authentic restaurant. You can sit relaxed for al long time. The staff was not so well informed about wine and the food. We had a beef wellington there was the crust what sour . We order vegetables because it was not with the main meal. But by surprise we got vegetables with our meal. So in totaal we payed to much for our dinner because it wasn´t inproportion compare money wise. Next day my girlfriend was sick off the food that she eat.

First of all I can say that we had a nice time there. Service was smooth but did not give good advice. The extra vegetables ordered and paid for would not actually have been necessary. Also no knowledge of wine. The bread dip as a starter was fine, more than enough spreads. As a main course we had the tournedos and beef wellington. The meat itself was fine and so was the separate sauce served, but the crust of the beef wellington had a nasty aftertaste that also affected the taste of the meat. We reported this but there was hardly any response. The extra cauliflower and salad were quite tasteless. 2 stars because the price does not match the quality.

Cozy atmosphere. Food was delicious (we had mustard soup, the stew and beef Wellington). The latter is on the expensive side but definitely worth it. Mustard soup is one of the tastiest we have had so far.

Original map. Cozy and not too formal. Quality beyond expectations.

Fantastic asset for Meppel. Starter and dessert were delicious. Service very friendly and professional.

At the last minute we were able to arrange a table at their very child-friendly place, they also thought along and were things possible in terms of food and drinks, super nice, we will definitely come back, thank you

Jammer. Alleen maar spruitjes als groente. Deel aan tafel prima gerechten helaas had ik blijkbaar niet de goede gerechten gekozen. Voorgerecht een crunchi sushi die melig en vage smaak had van warme zalm. Zwaardvis - menu van de dag - die net niet lekker klaar gemaakt was en dan in combi met de spruitjes. bah. Bediening die heel vaak om drinken vraagt. Geen verwijzing waar jas op kon hangen, dus die hingen op de stoel. En geen reactie op mijn opmerking dat er alleen spruitjes geserveerd waren. 6 van de 8 hebben de spruitjes niet opgegeten. Waarom geen salade en/of andere groenten erbij serveren Jammer.

Mooie plek in hartje Meppel. Sinds april 2024 waait er een nieuwe wind met een andere eigenaar. Goed eten en een vlotte bediening. Een gezellige avond gehad.

Beautiful restaurant in a very beautiful and prominent location in Meppel. The restaurant exudes a nice atmosphere of nostalgia and warmth and I also experienced this during this evening. Delicious food and excellent service. Definitely worth repeating!

Van mijn kant echt alleen maar goede woorden en positiviteit over dit restaurant. Sinds afgelopen jaar zitten er 2 nieuwe eigenaren op en ze hebben keurig aangepast/vernieuwd terwijl de bruine kroeg sfeer, die mij aanspreekt, behouden is gebleven. De balustrade naar boven is verwijderd, waardoor er ook op de boven etage een ruimte kan worden gehuurd voor vergadering of voor een groep die afgezonderd van de rest een feestje wil vieren of rustig wil genieten van het eten. Qua akoestiek is het er een stuk beter en rustiger op geworden. Met 3 vrienden heb ik er heerlijk avondvullend gegeten. Een uitgebreide kaart, met echt voor ieder wat wils. Zelf heb ik genoten van de wildpate, varkenshaas sate en een heerlijk warme apfelstrudel met kop koffie. Omdat ik moest rijden kon ik kiezen uit wel 5 soorten alcoholvrij bier. Een echte aanrader om een hapje te gaan eten, te borrelen of een werkbespreking/vergadering te houden. Dit lijkt mij een aanwinst voor Meppel en een blijvertje voor de toekomst … in februari ga ik er zeker een keer eten samen met mijn vrouw.

From my side, only good words and positivity about this restaurant. There have been 2 new owners since last year and they have been neatly adapted/renewed while retaining the brown pub atmosphere that appeals to me. The balustrade to the top has been removed, so that a space can also be rented on the top floor for a meeting or for a group that wants to celebrate a party or enjoy the meal in peace and quiet from the rest. In terms of acoustics, it has become a lot better and quieter. I had a delicious dinner there with 3 friends. An extensive menu, with something for everyone. I personally enjoyed the game pate, pork tenderloin satay and a delicious warm apple strudel with a cup of coffee. Because I had to drive, I could choose from 5 types of non-alcoholic beer. Highly recommended for a bite to eat, a drink or a work discussion/meeting. This seems to me to be an asset for Meppel and a keeper for the future... I will definitely have dinner there with my wife in February.

We ate fish - for lack of original vegetarian dishes. Tasty but not very special. The garnish was the same for both dishes. It would be nice to really pay attention to vegetables, both as a main component of dishes and as a garnish for dishes.

The starter was delicious and gave the feeling that the shared dining menu would be the same, but unfortunately. Fish and duck were presented too cowardly and bare, meat was too much and too heavy. No experience in terms of taste. In the context of food waste, you have to pay extra for vegetables and salad, but the leftover food is simply thrown away, so that idea is just a vulgar way to increase the price. Lots of noise and bad acoustics. Dessert was okay. Not value for our money. Shame

Nieuwe eigenaren sinds april 2024 en zij hebben er met het team een heerlijk dinercafe van gemaakt. Fijne locatie, ambiance, heerlijk eten en goede en vriendelijke bediening. Echt een fijne beleving en ze hebben wat moois in Meppel op de kaart gezet.

Only Brussels sprouts as vegetables. Bah. Share excellent dishes at the table, unfortunately I had not chosen the good dishes. Starter: crunchi sushi that was mealy and had a faint taste of warm salmon. Swordfish that was not prepared properly. In combination with the Brussels sprouts. Yikes. Service that often asks for drinks. And no response that only Brussels sprouts were served. 6 out of 8 did not eat the Brussels sprouts. Shame.

Restaurant with perhaps the nicest ambiance in Meppel