Some of the best chicken burgers and deep fried wings ive had in a long time. It was so good i ordered twice in a week. Ordered off Uber Eats, and am sad that i couldnt rate them there.
Personally, I enjoyed the ice cream, but the price on the sales board is quite misleading. It clearly says €4.50 for two scoops, but it turns out to be €0.70 more for many flavors... that's what it says in small print on the bottom right of the board. MISLEY.
Fries were amazing and i really liked the service of this place. Person double checked our order and asked if we wanted to change from a fries sack to a fries box since we were eating there instead of going out. I will definitly come back!
We had a memorable evening at Vuurtoreneiland, with many elements done very well, but a few important missteps around dietary accommodation and service accuracy that impacted the overall experience.
The positives first: the setting is truly unique and atmospheric, the ambiance is warm and intimate, the wine selection was thoughtful and very well paired, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout the evening. We also liked most of our dishes which were nicely combined. The execution of them was also quite eye-pleasing.
However, there were several moments where our clearly communicated “non-cheese eater” preference was not properly followed through. On the boat to the restaurant, three slices of cheese were served, despite the person at the door having acknowledged that our table included one non-cheese eater. Later, at the restaurant, the deer course was accidentally skipped and replaced by the cheese course. Only after we mentioned this was the deer course then served.
The cheese course itself was the biggest disappointment. While the cheese eaters received a full cheese course, the non-cheese eater was given a single caramelized slice of carrot. This felt more like an omission than a true alternative. A cheese course is about richness, variety, and indulgence, and the replacement did not feel equivalent in thought, substance, or experience — especially at this level of dining.
Finally, we noticed an extra beer on our bill at the end that we had not ordered. This was resolved, but it added to the feeling that some details were missed during the evening.
Overall, Vuurtoreneiland offers a beautiful setting, strong wines, and a lovely atmosphere, but greater attention to dietary alternatives and service accuracy would significantly improve the experience and help all guests feel equally considered.