Vrienden Aan De Vecht in Wijk 01 Maarssen

A unique and peaceful, hidden spot with a beautiful view of the harbor. A unique and refined menu and dishes, especially the fish dishes, have already been back twice and haven't been bored yet! The wines are delicious, though a bit pricey. Indoor seating: - The conservatory is the best spot! Tip: please indicate this when booking; Outdoor seating: - The terrace on the jetty is lovely, but dogs are not allowed there (nor are wheelchairs); - The somewhat bare courtyard terrace really deserves an upgrade! The garden furniture is ugly, and there are some half-dead plants. This detracts from the ambiance of the terrace and is such a waste of this beautiful place. (While the location of this terrace has the potential to become the most beautiful terrace in Utrecht and the surrounding area with a bit of green thumb and new furniture!) - Upstairs in the restaurant is a cozy upstairs area perfect for meetings or dinners with a group of 10-20 people. A truly wonderful, private space for a celebration!

Cozy restaurant, Tuesday is spareribs day so we went on Tuesday. Large portion with delicious tender spareribs, salad, fries and sauce. There is also enough choice of other dishes. You feel like you are on vacation because of the cozy music. Free parking in front of the door We will definitely come back again!

The club sandwich was delicious and my husband's mackerel salad was generously filled with good chunks of mackerel.

The food was good, but the restaurant is not geared towards large groups. We had to wait 1.5 hours before our order was on the table. The last round of coffee was also chaotic.

What an experience! I went here on a friend's recommendation, and I didn't regret it for a second. The tenderloin was absolutely delicious, and the fries were nice and crispy. We even got a beer on the house—what fantastic service! Thanks, Emile!!