For well over a half-century, this wonderful establishment has been a city mainstay. Character is found in gleaming copper cookware, rustic beams, and romantic artwork, and the menu boasts both French-inspired dishes and updated Dutch fare. The restaurant's presence on the second floor of a circa-1687 home also imparts charm, and fresh flowers are omnipresent. Among the culinary options are grilled salmon and chateaubriand. A boon to late diners, the Black Sheep serves dinner until 11pm.

In years past, this elegant venue was the waiting room for first-class train passengers. Nowadays, the Art Nouveau-styled space invites travelers and other folks into a haven of beauty, where they can indulge in a variety of terrific fare throughout the day. Whether your appetite is large or small, you can get a full, three-course meal or simply have a sandwich and a drink. Regular, gourmet specials provide an upscale note and ensure that no one goes away hungry. Ideal for on-the-run professionals.

This unassuming coffee shop caters to folks who believe there's no better meal than breakfast. Morning fare is served up hot and steaming throughout the day, so no matter when you get a craving for a big plate of pancakes or eggs and bacon, you'll be well provided for. Even vegans and vegetarians will find dishes to suit their tastes. If you're so inclined, Barney's also has a selection of cannabis products, some of which have garnered awards.

Signature restaurant of the stylish Blakes hotel, this enviable eatery melds urban and Asian aesthetics in a 17th century building. Its culinary stylings are just as eclectic. In a former bakery where natural materials add warmth to a black-and-white color scheme, diners are plied with foods that mix Asian, Continental, and Mediterranean flair. To wit: Foie gras soup tinged with coconut milk and red curry, sea bass with black squid-and-ginger sauce, seared tuna sushi, duck, fillet of veal, chilli-seared langoustines, and beef sirloin with green papaya salad. Careful service and flawless presentation render this chic boutique restaurant a must-do.

A favorite with arts types, this restaurant near Amsterdam's Concertgebouw concert hall has been accommodating folks for many years. Dim and atmospheric, the place specializes in continental cuisine and benefits from Dutch ingredients. Fish and game, in fact, occupy places of prominence on the menu, along with beef, veal, and rabbit. The elegant place is open late and also functions as a gathering spot for those who want to dine in style or simply have a drink and discuss the merits of the latest performance.