Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Netherlands
  3. Amsterdam

Best Lunch Restaurants in Houthaven

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Neighborhoods
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Accessibility

21 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

A photo of Restaurant Bleu restaurant
1. Restaurant Bleu
4.6
Exceptional(92)
Price: Expensive
• French • Grachtengordel
Booked 2 times today
Bleu Bistro is a stylish multi-level restaurant in the city of Amsterdam. This relatively new venue provides both indoor and outdoor seating. The interior offers two levels of comfortable seating, sleek lines, modern artwork, large windows, high ceilings and sophisticated lighting. Guests are invited to dine on the quaint patio, complete with comfortable seating and benches. In terms of menu, Bleu Bistro provides customers with a wide array of meal options. All dishes are made fresh and with only high-quality fruits and vegetables. Menu items offered at Bleu Bistro include whole lobster, butcher steak, homemade onion soup, chicken bonne femme, chocolate crumble, toasted smoked salmon and foie burger.
A photo of DAY'S StoneGrill 1870 restaurant
2. DAY'S StoneGrill 1870
4.5
Awesome(120)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Grachtengordel
DAY'S StoneGrill 1870 is a steakhouse where you can go for lunch and dinner. The pieces of meat come from all over the world, such as Argentina, New Zealand and Canada. The menu specializes in grill dishes and also has dishes with burgers, pizzas, pastas and chicken. You can choose a side dish with every entree from DAY'S StoneGrill 1870, such as French fries, rice or vegetables. At DAY'S StoneGrill 1870's bar, all kinds of beer, wines and spirits such as vodka, rum and whiskeys are served. Here you have the option to grill as in 1870. We prepare all meat dishes perfectly from the kitchen and you can grill it at the table. If it's a nice, sunny day, you can enjoy your meal outside on the covered patio.
A photo of Il Pacioccone restaurant
3. Il Pacioccone
4.5
Awesome(47)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gaasperdam
Booked 17 times today
At Il Pacioccone Amsterdam, you’ll find an authentic slice of Italy in the heart of the city. Our restaurant embodies the essence of a true Umbrian-Tuscan trattoria, where every detail reflects the authenticity and tradition of Italian cuisine.The dishes we serve pay homage to the rich culinary heritage of central Italy, crafted with high-quality ingredients imported directly from Italy. Every flavor comes to life, offering an authentic and traditional experience.To enhance your culinary journey, we offer an exclusive selection of fine wines, carefully chosen from small producers in Umbria and Tuscany, perfectly paired with our dishes.From the moment you step in, you’ll be transported to the heart of Italy, savoring not just the food but also the unique atmosphere of a true Italian experience. We look forward to delighting you with the authenticity of Il Pacioccone!*Please note: We do not serve pizza at the restaurant, but our pizzeria next door offers a full selection.
A photo of Brasserie Ambassade restaurant
4. Brasserie Ambassade
4.7
Exceptional(93)
Price: Expensive
• French • Grachtengordel
Restaurant Ambassade offers breakfast, lunch and dinner service and specializes in French cuisine. Opt to order meals a la carte or from its 3 course chef's menu. Some items on the menu at Restaurant Ambassade include steak tartare, seabass and duck confit. A wide selection of cocktails, wines and champagnes are available.You'll enjoy a stylish and contemporary décor when dining at Restaurant Ambassade, combined with excellent service. Featuring sparkling chandeliers, comfortable bench seating, a library room and elegant Cobra artworks throughout, it provides an upscale ambience. Large windows further provide for canal views and enhanced sunlight. A bientot!For any further information we refer you to our website: www.restaurantambassade.nl
A photo of Grand Cafe Restaurant 1e klas restaurant
5. Grand Cafe Restaurant 1e klas
3.9
Excellent(29)
Price: Moderate
• French • De Wallen
Experience the grandeur of the past at Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas. This surprising historic restaurant, dating from 1885 is located on platform 2B Amsterdam Central Station. The Central Station and restaurant 1e Klas is designed by famous architect Pierre Cuypers who also designed the Rijksmuseum. The old waiting rooms in Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas were fully renovated and kept intact for the public to enjoy. You can still experience the old (waiting) times of the past and eat and drink in the same atmosphere as the Rijksmuseum. Rewarded as best train station restaurant according to the British daily newspaper the Guardian: 1ste place in the European top 10 Best Station Restaurants.Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas and the 1e Klas Heineken Bar are freely accessible, without having to use a OV-chipkaart. This recently restored, monumental entrance can be reached using a staircase to the right of the central hall in the station. We are looking forward to your visit!
A photo of Restaurant Black restaurant
6. Restaurant Black
4.4
Awesome(42)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Oosterdokseiland
Booked 2 times today
Experience unparalleled quality and exceptional service in a picturesque setting that will leave you breathless – welcome to BLACK Amsterdam!While our esteemed counterparts, Black & Blue and Bistro Brasserie Bleu, excel in signature steaks and beloved classics from the French cuisine, our third culinary masterpiece, BLACK Amsterdam, offers the perfect fusion of both worlds! Nestled in the heart of the charming Jordaan neighborhood, it embodies the true essence of Amsterdam.Begin your day with a revitalizing shot of caffeine prepared by our cheerful baristas. Indulge in a tantalizingly crispy croque monsieur during your lunch break. Or savor the freshness of our succulent prawns, juicy steaks, vibrant salads, and even a delectable seafood platter for a memorable dinner! Rest assured, we cater to every dietary preference, be it vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or for the avid gastronome.
A photo of Prins & Aap restaurant
7. Prins & Aap
4.6
Exceptional(49)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Oosterdokseiland
Booked 1 time today
A photo of Restaurant Red restaurant
8. Restaurant Red
4.3
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• International • Oosterdokseiland
Booked 3 times today
Restaurant Red, with its unique concept, lobster and tournedos, is the hotspot in the heart of Amsterdam and brings you a warm "Parisian" ambiance. Located in a beautiful canal house, where the Keizersgracht crosses the new Spiegelstraat, the restaurant has been a must for culinary lovers of lobster, tournedos, champagne and fine wines for more than 10 years. Red is renowned for its hospitable service, informal ambiance, friendly prices and high quality.
A photo of Ferilli's Caffè Ristorante restaurant
9. Ferilli's Caffè Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(492)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Amsterdam-Zuid
Booked 60 times today
MEET THE FERILLI'S AN AMSTERDAM BASED FAMILY WITH ROMAN ROOTS "THE FERILLI FAMILY " AFTER YEARS OF PLAYING A PART IN FASHION RETAIL AND SOME SIDE PROJECTS IN THE F&B SCENE IN 2016 WE STARTED BUILDING THE HOSPITALITY WORLD OF FERILLI'S.
A photo of The Seafood Bar - Damrak 213 restaurant
10. The Seafood Bar - Damrak 213
4.6
Exceptional(12)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • De Wallen
Booked 1 time today
With a surname that means “fisherman’, Fons de Visscher opened his first fish shop in Helmond in 1984, beloved by locals from afar. The first Seafood Bar he opened in 2012 on the Van Baerlestraat, Amsterdam, which along with his son and daughter grew into an iconic fish restaurant known for its long lines.Our fish restaurant is renowned for its outstanding quality and service. Whether you’re in the mood for a light lunch or a full meal, The Seafood Bar is the place to be. Offering a wide variety of seafood dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients, we strive to provide the best culinary experience in a cozy ambiance.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you

Explore OpenTable

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo