October, 2010

Rating: 9 out of 10

The Tariff: Dinner for 5

• 4 burgers
• 2 drinks
• 2 sides
• tip
• 40.50 Euros (approx $57)

The Setting

Small store front on Albert Cuyptstraat in the De Pijp neighborhood just out of the center of Amsterdam.  If there was a complaint it would be that the restaurant is nothing special inside--a counter to order at and a few diner-like booths going back a narrow isle. I must point out, however, that this restaurant has a loyal following--our land lord said it was the best burger place in the city. And I know my son would be a regular if he lived there!

The Service

Since you order at the counter, there's not much in the way of service, but the employees were friendly and the service was pretty quick.

The Menu/The Food

The menu choices are somewhat unique and there are even good vegetarian options!  Let me explain: The meat is Blonde d'Aquitaine beef. Burger toppings include roasted veggies, pancetta and tarragon mayonnaise. There is a lamburger made with chorizo and jalapenos. There is a chicken burger with mango chutney. The tuna burger has albacore, baby bok choy and wasabi mayo. You can have your burger on a salad as a meal (no bun). And there's a creamy, delicious pumpkin burger made with pumpkin & sweet potato, topped with creme fraishe and gorgonzola. The other vegetarian choice is a goat cheese burger made with cashews and served with pear chutney. There are other toppings besides and side dishes like baked potato, corn on cob, and three salads. Ok so there is another complaint--there were no fries and this in a country where Vlaamse Frites (or Flemish fries) where available on practically every block served hot and fresh in paper cones topped with a variety of sauces. I guess it's just because we Americans can't imagine burgers without fries.

There was no alcohol but plenty of soda, juice, milkshakes, and tea.

De Burgermeester
Albert Cuyptstraat 48
020 6709339