Restaurants and lunch
Where to eat?
Amsterdam has many, many restaurants, varying in price range and type of food: French, Surinam, Fish, World Cuisine, from trendy to very stiff and classical. Here's a selection of restaurants in the city centre, popular with gays and lesbians.
Gay and regular restaurants
Bistro Bij Ons
Prinsengracht 287
Bij Ons is run by Esther & Carla, two lesbian women who set the atmosphere in this cosy restaurant, with sunny terrace and good Dutch food! Don't be surprised if one of the ladies burst out in a typical Amsterdam kind of song during dinner. [...]
Prinsengracht 287
Bij Ons is run by Esther & Carla, two lesbian women who set the atmosphere in this cosy restaurant, with sunny terrace and good Dutch food! Don't be surprised if one of the ladies burst out in a typical Amsterdam kind of song during dinner. [...]
wed-sun –
Bo Cinq - Bo Cinq
Prinsengracht 494
Bo Cinq is a trendy restaurant from the people behind Jimmy Woo and Dynasty. Mixed but gay friendly. [...]
Prinsengracht 494
Bo Cinq is a trendy restaurant from the people behind Jimmy Woo and Dynasty. Mixed but gay friendly. [...]
mon-thu 18:00–01:00, fri-sat 18:00–02:00, sun 11:00–01:00
Bouchon du Centre
Falckstraat 3
A new gay friendly restaurant in the centre of the city. Your hostess Hannah cooks and serves her French Lyonese-style dishes, for a fancy lunch or early pre-theatre dinner. [...]
Falckstraat 3
A new gay friendly restaurant in the centre of the city. Your hostess Hannah cooks and serves her French Lyonese-style dishes, for a fancy lunch or early pre-theatre dinner. [...]
tue-sat 12:00–20:00
Chocolate Company
Haarlemmerdijk 158
New store in town where you can eat , drink and buy home made chocolate and funny gifts .
Haarlemmerdijk 158
New store in town where you can eat , drink and buy home made chocolate and funny gifts .
mon 13:00–19:00, tue-sat 09:00–19:30, sun 13:00–19:00
De Belhamel
Brouwersgracht 60
Gay owned and gay friendly restaurant De Belhamel is located at the junction of two of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals, the Brouwersgracht (“brewery’s canal”) and the Herengracht (“gentlemen’s canal”). [...]
Brouwersgracht 60
Gay owned and gay friendly restaurant De Belhamel is located at the junction of two of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals, the Brouwersgracht (“brewery’s canal”) and the Herengracht (“gentlemen’s canal”). [...]
mon-thu 12:00–22:00, fri-sat 12:00–22:30, sun 12:00–22:00
De Jaren
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20
Cafe De Jaren is a huge Grand Cafe next to De Doelen. Popular place for coffees, lunch, dinner or just a drink. [...]
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20
Cafe De Jaren is a huge Grand Cafe next to De Doelen. Popular place for coffees, lunch, dinner or just a drink. [...]
mon-thu 10:00–01:00, fri-sat 10:00–02:00, sun 10:00–01:00
DowntownReguliersdwarsstraat 31
Downtown is a small gay lunch room and coffee bar right in the gay street Reguliersdwarsstraat. [...]
mon-sun 11:00–20:00
Garlic Queen
Reguliersdwarsstraat 27
Fancy restaurant with camp design (royal blue and gold) and lots of garlic....So be aware of that when visiting one of the surrounding gay bars. [...]
Reguliersdwarsstraat 27
Fancy restaurant with camp design (royal blue and gold) and lots of garlic....So be aware of that when visiting one of the surrounding gay bars. [...]
wed-sun 18:00–23:00
GettoWarmoesstraat 51
Getto is a gay owned cocktail bar/restaurant serving the community for more than 15 years. [...]
tue-fri 17:00–01:00, sun 12:00–00:00
Harkema
Nes 67
Huge brasserie in former tobacco factory. Classic food, trendy but busy atmosphere. [...]
Nes 67
Huge brasserie in former tobacco factory. Classic food, trendy but busy atmosphere. [...]
mon-sun 11:00–22:00
Hemelse Modder
Oude Waal 9-11
Classy restaurant at one of the most beautiful canals of Amsterdam. French / Italian menu. [...]
Oude Waal 9-11
Classy restaurant at one of the most beautiful canals of Amsterdam. French / Italian menu. [...]
tue-sun 18:00–22:00
La Margarita
Reguliersdwarsstraat 47-49
Caribbean restaurant right in the heart of the gay scene, the Reguliersdwarsstraat. [...]
Reguliersdwarsstraat 47-49
Caribbean restaurant right in the heart of the gay scene, the Reguliersdwarsstraat. [...]
mon-thu 17:00–01:00, fri-sat 17:00–03:00, sun 17:00–01:00
Looks
Binnen Bantammerstraat 5
Trendy restaurant near the Nieuwmarkt / Zeedijk, with a small but very tasty menu card which changes weekly. [...]
Binnen Bantammerstraat 5
Trendy restaurant near the Nieuwmarkt / Zeedijk, with a small but very tasty menu card which changes weekly. [...]
mon-sat 18:30–23:00
Morlang
Keizersgracht 451
Trendy hang out with terrace with view on the Keizersgracht. For lunch, coffee with cake or dinner. [...]
Keizersgracht 451
Trendy hang out with terrace with view on the Keizersgracht. For lunch, coffee with cake or dinner. [...]
mon-sun 11:00–23:00
Saturnino
Reguliersdwarsstraat 5
The gayest Italian restaurant in Amsterdam. Always busy with boys and girls having dinner before or after a drink at one of the gay bars in the Reguliersdwarsstraat. [...]
Reguliersdwarsstraat 5
The gayest Italian restaurant in Amsterdam. Always busy with boys and girls having dinner before or after a drink at one of the gay bars in the Reguliersdwarsstraat. [...]
mon-sun 12:00–00:00
SupperclubJonge Roelensteeg 21
Famous and trendy restaurant / lounge. In fact, it was Supperclub that launched the lounging phenomenon. [...]
mon-thu 19:00–01:00, fri-sat 19:00–03:00, sun 19:00–01:00
Supperclub Cruise - Suppercruise boat
Behind Central Station at pier 14, between 3 and 4
An unique experience provided by Supperclub: the only sailing restaurant and club of the city! Very stylish and hip, you can enjoy your food (laying down of course) and DJ's and performances. [...]
Behind Central Station at pier 14, between 3 and 4
An unique experience provided by Supperclub: the only sailing restaurant and club of the city! Very stylish and hip, you can enjoy your food (laying down of course) and DJ's and performances. [...]
The College Hotel
Roelof Hartstraat 1
One of the hot spots in Amsterdam, this hotel, bar-lounge and restaurant is run by managers who educate trainees of the Hotel School. [...]
Roelof Hartstraat 1
One of the hot spots in Amsterdam, this hotel, bar-lounge and restaurant is run by managers who educate trainees of the Hotel School. [...]
mon-sat 19:00–22:00
TrouwAmsterdam
Wibautstraat 131
Club with various club-nights. There are two huge dance floors. On some occasions both are open. [...]
Wibautstraat 131
Club with various club-nights. There are two huge dance floors. On some occasions both are open. [...]
wed-thu 18:00– late, fri-sat 22:30– late, sun 18:00– late