Torenpaviljoen in Wijk 00 Het Oude Land en duingebied

Our food order was refused after we finally received our expensive beer after 30 minutes. We've never experienced anything like this before, and we were very disappointed. Of course, when the other two restaurants are closed, it gets very crowded, so you should bring plenty of time and patience. Everything takes forever until you're told you can't get food or that you have to wait two hours. Luckily, we had two energy bars with us. On the plus side, the seating is good, and the view is nice.

Top location, beautiful panoramic views of the beach or the lighthouse. However, this is truly a restaurant in the "faded glory" category... There is so much potential to make this a top spot. The service was okay, neutral. Some didn't speak Dutch. The toasted sandwich was a bit dark, but okay. The restaurant itself... Filthy. Dead flies on the windowsill, dirty broken tables, everything dated. A shame. Not to mention the toilet. Terrible. Everything could use a fresh coat of paint and modern furniture. And a thorough cleaning. A waste of this top spot.

We wanted to order food and drinks for 2 adults and 2 children. We were not allowed to bring our own water for one child (a toddler) because bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted. Very customer-unfriendly; I have never experienced anything like this before when you are just placing an order. We didn't ask for a glass or anything. What is the next thing, that you aren't allowed to give your baby a bottle on the terrace? This is madness.

Great location, superb view. Unfriendly staff and the cake was rather unappetizing – frozen inside and warm on the outside. You don't feel welcome, more like you're being processed.

We had a good meal; the toasted sandwich is highly recommended. The staff varies in customer friendliness. The atmosphere did not feel warm or cozy, despite it being busy. It could be made nicer. We also sat at a dirty table, which was cleaned immediately afterwards.

Great location and fantastic view, but it closes quite early during the season!

What delicious and surprising dishes they have here! Highly recommended. Friendly staff.

Waiter was really unfriendly, 02.08.2026, 13.00

Unfriendly staff, the kitchen closed at 3:30, dirty beer glass, and even worse, the tables were dirty. Not recommended.

Closed when it says they are open

Unfortunately, it was just closed yesterday...???

A colorless eatery, with colorless staff who are incapable of making eye contact when taking or serving orders. Toastie and soup served cold. Additionally, very expensive, and certainly not worth the money.

Excellent service 👍 friendly staff 😁 and the food was a 10/10.

Very friendly staff and delicious pastries🎉🎉

It’s a decent place to get some lunch and a few drinks. Service took a while to notice us even though we walked past their counter and were in line of sight from where servers are getting their drinks but the food was well made and portions are good.

It was chic, but unfortunately it was closed.

Based on the reviews, expectations were not high. You have a beautiful view of the sea here. It looks like a postcard. The lunch menu is short and clear. Lunch is good. We asked for mayonnaise with the croquette sandwich. It wasn't included. We asked again, and then suddenly they added mayonnaise four times on the bill. That is really not okay.

Normally a nice place to have coffee and cake, but they do need to be open. They do not stick to the opening hours listed on Google.

We went here for drinks and food with the family. Upon entering, we immediately noticed that the staff were very unfriendly towards us and the children. They didn't manage a smile. Furthermore, the interior of the place is soulless and unhygienic. The staff was very unfriendly towards the children, leaving us with a very unpleasant feeling. At the end of the visit, 3 postcards were also charged without consultation, because the man in question 'thought' that we had taken 3, which was not the case. The food was very substandard. We would advise everyone against going to this unappetizing and unfriendly place.

There's a normalized racism towards the French; we were very poorly received and the waiter was very unfriendly. We saw a rat in the kitchens.

Extremely unpleasant service. The bald waiter is very annoying.

Rude service. They showed no interest in serving us, and I didn't see a single smile from the staff. A disgrace!

Simple, tasty, and a beautiful view

Unfortunately, it's noticeable that tourists are rushed through, or perhaps the server was having a bad day. I ordered the usual: bitterballen and toasted ham and cheese. Very uninspired service. A shame, it's a great place.

We come here often and have always been very satisfied. Today, however, was a real disaster. It was extremely cold inside, so we switched tables (after politely notifying them). After that, we still hadn't received our food after 50 minutes. We checked with the waiter, but he couldn't find our order in his system anymore, so he went to inquire. Subsequently, no one ever came back to take our order again (after an hour!!!!). We ended up walking to the bar ourselves to place the order. The food arrived quickly after that, but it was rushed and lukewarm. When paying, our debit card was declined, meaning the bartender had to wait for a moment. He was annoyed that he had to wait. How does he have the nerve to complain about that while we had to wait 70 minutes for our food??? A very, very, very bad experience; we are going somewhere else next time.

Great location, great food, friendly staff

Lovely food, incredible scenery, miserable staff. C’est la vie, two out of three isn’t bad.

Delicious cake and a nice atmosphere.

A lovely and delicious restaurant. Views of the sea, dunes, and lighthouse. The fish salad is highly recommended.

Delicious food and a great view!

Honestly enjoy the chadony, too bad there were no mussels but what you eat is good and tasty.

Super nice Café right by the lighthouse. It tends to get quite busy, so one sometimes has to wait a bit for a table, but it’s well worth it for the great view of the sea, the hot chocolate and the cake.

Overall, we were very satisfied with the restaurant. We had a nice table with a good view. The food was quite tasty, though not outstanding. However, what was absolutely unacceptable: I initially ordered kibbeling (battered and fried fish) and wanted an extra portion of fries to go with it. That would have cost €10.50 for the kibbeling and €4.50 for the fries. The waiter asked if I wanted both on one plate, even though that wasn't on the menu. I said yes. The bill then came to €18.50 instead of €15! When we inquired about it, we were very rudely told that both items were on one plate. End of discussion! So, pay attention to the details when ordering...

Nice little restaurant for after a walk on the beach, extensive menu with reasonable prices. Friendly service and good food. Close to the lighthouse.

Especially nice view of the dunes and the beach.

Cozy restaurant, limited menu but still sufficient choice and very tastefully prepared

Closed...! Last year it was closed. This year, based on the information on the website, we tried again: closed again (and yes, we were there around lunchtime!). I heard from others who were there that they had also come a few times for nothing. My tip: don't waste miles or time going to this hut.

A very beautiful view to enjoy, and the prices reflect that. Service is distant but attentive. Smoking is not permitted on the terrace, but it is permitted right next to the tables in front of it, which isn't always clear to everyone.

All-around great experience. Beautiful view, great team. Everyone is friendly and quick. Good food.

We only had a latte macchiato but the atmosphere is great. If you sit outside you can see the lighthouse and the sea. There is no better place to enjoy food or drinks.

Great panorama with beach, lighthouse, and dunes, very nice location, parking right in front. Decent fries, reasonably priced too, but communication is only in English and very abrupt...

Great lunch, limited menu, but that's no problem. A delicious croquette, tomato soup, and Texel cheese sandwiches for €15.50. You can sit inside or outside, and the elevated location offers stunning views. You can choose from the dunes, the beach, or the lighthouse, or just everything at once!

A great spot for a drink and a snack on the large terrace. You can also dine there.

Tourist Cafe at the lighthouse on Texel's northern tip, quite nice...

Unfortunately closed, although opening hours indicate it's actually open...

A great experience. We had lunch here today. A beautiful spot, with a view of the lighthouse and the expanse of the sea. The menu had something for everyone. We found the price to be reasonable, as we've already paid €4 more for a burger elsewhere. However, here they also included a fresh, generous salad as a side dish in addition to the delicious fries. Some of the waiters also speak German, which made things easier. The food was excellent and there wasn't a particularly long wait, even though the restaurant was very busy. The restrooms were tidy and clean. We highly recommend it.

And I give it 5* because I liked everything. The girls were friendly and served quickly. The prices were not overpriced, the fries were tasty and not "plastic"!

No food was offered. A place with a view – and not just in the literal sense. The restaurant up by the lighthouse on Texel is one of those places you won't forget once you've been there. Even the walk there is special: First, the wind whistling through your hair, then the dunes opening up – and suddenly you're standing on this hill, right next to the imposing lighthouse, overlooking the sea, the mudflats, and Texel in all its vastness. The atmosphere here is calm, relaxed, almost festive. Even when there are many guests, it remains relaxed. No hustle and bustle, no music drowning everything out – just the sound of the wind, the chatter of families, cyclists, and hikers, and the aroma of fresh coffee or fries with Dutch sauce. You can sit outside with a fantastic panoramic view, or inside in a modern, cozy dining room with lots of glass, which makes the view almost even more beautiful. Especially in changeable weather—when the sun breaks through the clouds or a brief shower arrives—it all feels very real and alive. Anyone who sits down there after a long walk isn't just hungry or thirsty—but rather feels like they've arrived. It's that typical Texel moment: up high, windy, expansive. And at the same time warm, delicious, and welcoming. Conclusion: Anyone who comes to Texel just for the nature is missing out. Those who stop up here experience Texel with all their senses. A place to stay, look around, breathe deeply—and ideally, come back again.

We arrived today at 4:08 PM, but the restaurant was closed from 4:00 PM. It was still quite busy at the lighthouse, but apparently they'd already made enough money. The lighthouse is open until 5:00 PM. So, as a restaurant, you should stay open until at least 6:00 PM. Why make a reservation? Most people eat after 5:00 PM or later.

beautiful view, delicious coffee and cake, served by friendly staff

Bad food, miserable service, atmosphere like a construction site.

Our experience was very mediocre. The food tasted good, but it was also very expensive! All of this in an incredibly unfriendly atmosphere. The service was incredibly poor. We were only served after repeatedly asking for it. The food was then slammed down on the table. We were dining with several people and wanted to split the bill. This was denied, saying it would take too long, even though the place was half empty. Conclusion: We will definitely not be coming back!

Extremely unfriendly service, but the strawberry cake was good. Nice view, and good value for money.

A small portion of kibbeling at an overpriced price, and the food is simply slammed onto your table. There's no charm here!

Nice view from the terrace. No wind screens so it is very windy. Not customer friendly; cutlery was thrown on the table without notice.

Atmosphereless, old-fashioned place that also closes at 4 p.m., the prices are not in proportion to the products.

It was a nice cozy restaurant with friendly staff

The restaurant is strategically located on top of a dune overlooking the lighthouse and beach. It has a self service ice cream machine.

Great for a quick bite! We had the sandwich and onion, great.

Nice view of the lighthouse and a nice lunch

A quick rest stop during a bike ride.

most people walk to the beach bar, I would immediately stop here next to the lighthouse. the furnishings are somewhat basic but functional. The food speaks for itself, good flavors. Add pickled vegetables. Good coffee and excellent service!

We were here last weekend. We enjoyed the sea view and our bickering. Very tasty, hot and very tasty sauce. We also enjoyed our latte macchiato. So we had a great time here, even in the winter. Staff are friendly and attentive. We really recommend this one. Thank you for your hospitality🍀

Beautiful view of the beach and lighthouse!

Wanted to have coffee and cake with my wife and children this afternoon. It took a long time before we got coffee even though it wasn't busy at all. Result: my wife cold coffee. Cake would still be delivered. The coffee was long gone, but after asking if we could still get the cake, it would be brought to us. After waiting a long time they came to ask if everything was OK, of course we said no because there is still no cake! And now you don't have to anymore because the coffee is long gone. The receipt was then thrown on the table stating that the cake had been taken off. I could say I was sorry, but that was all. All in all a very bad experience!

Good atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food!

Nice spot with a view of the lighthouse. Good food, nice service.

Nice place and nice coffee, but it's a shame that they close earlier than stated online. We had planned a walk and now there is no time to sit quietly. It takes a little effort to indicate this, so you avoid appointments that go wrong and therefore also grumpy customers

Bad staff who really forget everything. After asking for a drink several times, we finally got it after 50 minutes. We were with a large group and we ordered: 2 pots of mussels, 4 bags of fries, 5 glasses of wine and 4 glasses of soft drinks. This for no less than €180 euros… absurd Then they will also respond to my review. The owner notes that they do not sell mussels. Tell the cat that, there are several reviews with images showing that you serve mussels (see the added photos). It is also stated that this is a "strange review". Why? Because it comes out negatively for you? I just think you're a strange person. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place. If I could I would have given 0 stars. 0 for service, 0 for food and 0 for the atmosphere. In addition, you assume that "this review is not intended for us". Well he is most certainly aimed at you.

After a long walk we wanted something to eat/drink. Doors open, lights on, staff present, according to the website also open as usual. When you come in, the staff says sorry, we don't serve, it's too quiet. Then close the door!

Nice place, very friendly waitress, fast service and a great view

During dinner we already received the receipt with the message "sorry, the register is closing, pay now." Had a bad experience last summer, now given a second chance. Bad experience last year too. So don't call me again for this. Bad service.. The tower palvjoen no longer counts for me... Pity about this

Worthless service. Hospitality was hard to find. Terrible!

Terrible place and really unfriendly staff. If you want to enjoy Texel go somewhere else.

Went this afternoon, closed at 4 p.m., not mentioned anywhere on the website. Bad for customers, they won't see me there anymore.

We were there today and wanted to sit in the lunge corner... we were refused... they are only for groups... there was no group there... everything was free... we didn't really spread ourselves... we would have liked to have something to drink and eat... otherwise everyone was supposedly there Outside seats occupied even though there were still plenty of tables free…☹️… then not… I can also spend my money elsewhere with friendly service… Leuke dag

Beautiful view of the beach and dunes, friendly staff

Great beach bar, but the spreads on the bread board are not really spreadable.

Service was poor, it took a long time for the food to arrive. A black hair in the food, the sandwich we ordered was really inedible, and the next day my friend and I (both ate the same thing) were deathly ill. Probably food poisoning. Great tent! #not

Nice view, the furniture has had its best time. The food still has room for improvement.

Very nice location overlooking the lighthouse, dunes and beach. Staff very friendly. We ordered schnitzel, very tasty, especially with blanched stewed vegetables, highly recommended! You don't see that much.

The food was okay, but the staff seemed very uninterested and unsympathetic. The view was beautiful, but it would be nice if the staff were more enthusiastic to help you

A place with a bit less atmosphere. Beautiful view of the sea and the lighthouse ⚓️🌊. Fish soup (at €9) was a bit too salty. Full of fish! 🐟🐠🐬. Inside you are mainly exposed to draughts💨💨😎

Beautiful location. Great food without being fancy.

Poorly understood service, and toast with goat cheese looks more like beetroot toast. Croquette sandwich was cold.

6 stars for service! Tasty food and great beer. Place to stop at when u re nearby.

The restaurant is in an ideal location, it has very good views. The food was very good, the price is a bit expensive, although the portions are quite generous. The waiter was very friendly

Unspectacular schnitzel for a hefty price... Of course, mainly due to the exposed location; Within the price range of the island, but still eaten better elsewhere on the island. Don't get me wrong, it was fine but we were kind of unhappy... Sorry

We had a very nice meal here, the service is good and the staff is friendly. We ordered some drinks first; a fuzetea sparkling lemon and latte machiato. Then we took the menu with a cup of tomato soup, beef croquettes with brown bread, a fresh salad and dressing. We also had vegetarian croquettes with white bread, which was also accompanied by salad and dressing. We shared another 250g portion of kibbeling with remauulade sauce and a slice of lemon if you wanted to use it for the fish and it was delicious. Pleasantly busy when the weather is nice.

Refresh your opening times. Until 21 o'clock, closed at 17:15. 1 Star is too much

Everything was great, nice staff and good service

Lots of flies in the restaurant, bad food very hard and chewy steak, oily schnitzel, long waiting time, even the texels beer was bad

Very good food, staff is a bit disorganised but the restaurant is at a great location with a circular space so you have a great view no matter where you sit.

Not recommended. I got food poisoning here. My tip is not to eat here. The service was nice, really not bad. But we didn't even get an apology after telling the company what happened. So it's not worth it, unless you want to experience what food poisoning feels like.

We had a super delicious meal 2 evenings

Unfortunately I can't say anything about the food and atmosphere. Cancellations are made at the last minute. I would continue looking for another restaurant on Texel

We only had hot chocolate here, but the staff was friendly and the decor was cozy.

Great meal, delicious hamburger with tasty fries. Care was excellent. The service is also good. Highly recommended. Have been coming here often. Nice view.

Food is very basic and tloerated. Service is terrible, dishes not so clean, beer glass with lupstic residue. We waited over 50 minutes for starters, and the rest of the fried food arrived afterward and was cold. We also booked here because all other options were fully booked.

Mussels were perfect. Nice view of the beach.