Book the Chef’s table for a date night at rem eiland amsterdam
Restaurant Rem eiland (island) offers not only a great view across the IJ. The restaurant literately stands in the IJ. Have you been there already? In the sixties Rem eiland was used to illegally send television from the Noordzee. But these days the location is transformed to an unique restaurant which stands in the Houthavens of Amsterdam. Such a cool location!
It’s quite a bike ride and climb upstairs to the restaurant, but it’s absolutely worth it. When you enter the restaurant you will notice how light the spot is because of the glass walls. The interior is made of light wood which suits perfectly in the atmosphere. Make sure you arrive early (while it’s still light) to get a table at the window. You will enjoy the best view across the IJ (and who knows a nice sundowner).
Photocredits: remeiland.com
The Rem eiland is perfect for a romantic dinner with your lover. Start off with oysters, to share of course. Or enjoy the three course menu from Rem eiland for only 31 euro. It’s also possible to order separately from the menu. All starters are around 9 euro and a main course 19 euro. This will be even an affordable date!
Tip: order the cheese platter with Erik’s delicatessen for desert with a very nice port! Enjoy :-)
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From restaurant to take-out: Dophert (vegan), Cafe de Walvis (drinks), Bocconi (pasta and more), Worst (dinner) >> Koffie ende Koeck (coffee & cake)
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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