![]() ![]() The outlet on Reguliersbreestraat is a great spot to grab a meal before a movie at the Tuschinsky, around the corner. A side of Belgian fries-crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, delectable with mayo, samurai sauce, blue cheese or other gooey toppings-completes your meal. Optional toppings include bacon, cheese, grilled onions or mushrooms, avocado, fried egg and/or jalapenos. Burgers are grilled as you watch and served with fresh lettuce, tomato, pickle and creamy sauce. Black Angus or Wagyu beef-pure Kobe deliciousness on a locally-baked sesame seed bun. For a few euros more than a Bic Mac, bite into a juicy patty made with 100% freshly ground Irish, prime aged U.S. With three outlets in Amsterdam, this local favorite offers gourmet burgers in 200- or 270- gram sizes. Especially if you’re looking for a quick snack or meal at 4am. For simple, quality food, from juicy burgers to chicken and portobello mushroom sandwiches, Burger Bar does not disappoint. There’s no ambiance whatsoever, but when your order arrives, you’ll know why you came. Outside tables are likely to be packed with Amsterdammers and there might be a wait for a stool at the bar or one of a few tiny side tables. From the outside, Burger Bar looks like a typical fast food dive, with a neon sign above a door leading into a narrow, brightly lit interior. If that’s not chill enough, Elvis the snow-white cat can often be found purring amidst the diners. Staff is friendly and specials are under €20. Vegetarian options include a Truffle Polenta Bean + Nut burger topped with apple slices, melted cheddar and BBQ sauce. Creative burgers, priced around €13, feature big slabs of beef, chicken or turkey, served with thick fries and salad sides. Quaintly named cocktails include “Horny Maxima” and “Pink Pussycat.” Warm salads with Gorgonzola sauce are popular, as are blackboard specials that sometimes include kangaroo, Australian wild boar or fresh fish. ![]() Choose from international starters like Mexican nachos, Dutch bitterballen, Indonesian samosas and Chinese dim sum. Past a rainbow-hued bar and lounge dripping with disco balls, a dimly-lit dining area is decorated with grunge-style art and a funky blackboard. While not really kid-friendly, it’s a fine place to bring your mom or blinged-out date, regardless of gender. ![]() Beyond stoned tourists, enter a welcoming space for folks of any sexual persuasion. Don’t be put off by Getto’s setting on seedy Warmoesstraat, amidst sex toy shops and gay cinemas. Since 1996, it’s been an “attitude-free” zone for gays, lesbians and anyone else-a dress-down burger bar with a camp vibe, named one of Amsterdam’s best restaurants in 2013. If a juicy burger named after a local drag queen doesn’t whet your appetite, one of Getto’s stiff cocktails should have you dining like a diva at this local favorite. ![]()
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