Once the engine room of an 1853 former pumphouse that pumped fresh water from the nearby dune system until 1996, and still retaining an engine and pump, the vast whitewashed space beneath a striking timber ceiling is now home to Café Restaurant Amsterdam (aka “Cradam”). Brasserie-style dining here excels in seafood dishes like North Sea crab with lemon mayonnaise, smoked Dutch herring with samphire, and shellfish platters piled with delicacies like Frisian Islands razor clams and Waddenzee oysters. It’s just south of the canal bordering Westerpark and adjacent former gasworks-turned-cultural center Westergas.

We have found Café Restaurant Amsterdam and the Ij-Kantine to rank highly for this – the first in a breathtakingly wonderful space (one of Amsterdam’s finest) along with a decent kids menu and good brasserie food for adults, whilst the Ij-Kantine over the other side of the River Ij has the advantage of a (free) ferry journey to get there and a dedicated play area inside – although recently we’ve heard the food has been a little lacklustre. Another good alternative is to head to one of the George restaurants. There are about five of these in Amsterdam, all with a slightly different menu and ambience but the unifying theme is “French brasserie, New York style…in Amsterdam’ – think Soho-House-esque neighbourhood spots with metro tiles, leather couches, brass lighting and marble bars.

A spacious restaurant housed in a former engine room near Westerpark, Cafe-Restaurant has all the buzz of a bustling Parisian bistro, along with an air of old-school grandeur despite its industrial, stripped-back interiors. Serving an expansive pan-European menu for lunch through to supper, expect lots of excellent seafood dishes, and an impressive range of puddings, from freshly baked madeleines to apple pie. Address: Watertorenplein 6, 1051 PA Amsterdam, NetherlandsWebsite:cradam.nl

Located in a former pump station, this vast industrial space is full of fascinating turbines for kids to explore. As well as a kids’ colouring corner, they offer a children’s menu with crowd-pleasing favourites such as fresh fish nuggets, burgers and pasta; a gorgeous terrace for when the sun comes out; and great food for grown-ups, too. Perhaps most importantly, the fantastic acoustics mean that even the noisiest little ones won’t cause a disturbance.

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Just across the street from the Westerpark and the Westergasfabriek, this cavernous restaurant is housed in what used to be a 19th-century industrial water-pumping plant. It’s popular with local families and there is plenty of room to spread out. The restaurant has a wide-ranging international menu, but it's known for its big seafood platters that are stacked with oysters, clams, and mussels.

This impressive former water pumping station near Westerpark is now a popular, relaxed restaurant serving classic French cuisine. The huge interior and canalside location provide plenty of room for large groups and families, and the menu has plenty of choice for hungry little mouths such as omlettes, croque monsieur and grilled chicken. Don’t miss the excellent selection of local beers too.

Located opposite Westerpark, next to the old water tower, this expansive space originally housed machinery used to pump water for the city before it was converted into a restaurant. Café Restaurant Amsterdam serves a wide range of European dishes such as paté, but we recommend it for its seafood!. This restaurant is extremely large, and perfect for larger groups and families with children.

Deepa’s verdict on child-friendliness: One of the great mind tricks nature plays on parents is how easily we forget things (this is how we end up having more children). Though I have a child myself, I’m forever asking my fellow parental units where I can drag my offspring (and those of visiting friends) if I want to have a decent dinner. Café-Restaurant Amsterdam always comes up.

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Café restaurant Amsterdam is great for lunch, dinner, cocktails, wine and beers. Located in a former water pumping station, with an impressive large dining space with high ceilings and a beautiful terrace right at the water. Vitello Tonnato, steak with fries, Dutch shrimps with lemon mayonnaise, half a cold lobster with mayonnaise and so much more on the menu.

Few restaurants are as iconic as Café Restaurant Amsterdam, also known as ‘Cradam’ in colloquial terms. The vast building is located just a stone’s throw away from Westerpark and is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, and car. You can dine there with Dutch classics and dishes without too much fuss, which does not compromise quality.

When a city is four metres below sea level, water management is of paramount importance. So it’s no surprise that since the 1900s, the Westerpark area has had its own water pumping machine, water tower and engine room. While these have evolved in the intervening years, the disused engine room was converted into a café and restaurant in 1996.

Café-restaurant Amsterdam is located in the former engine room of a pumping station dating back to the late 19th century. Such a historic building may not immediately make a child-friendly impression, but appearances can be deceiving. The kitchen is open seven days a week to make dining out with children a lot easier and more fun.

Set inside a former pumping station, this place is high ceilings, low fuss, and the kind of menu that pleases both your picky cousin and your stamppot-loving Dutch uncle. With a spacious dining room that somehow never feels cold, it’s become one of the best dinner spots in Amsterdam for locals and savvy travelers alike.

Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam is the perfect destination for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Situated by the water, this café provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere. They serve lots of different dishes which makes it the perfect destination for shared dining.

Breathtaking restaurant in an old pumping staging that supplied the city with water. The engineering theme makes you feel part of the former industrial activities of the building. Address & route: Watertorenplein 6 1051 PA Amsterdamhttp://www.caferestaurantamsterdam.nl/

Café Amsterdam is housed in what used to be the engine room of one of Amsterdam’s foremost pump stations. Built in 1897, it was converted into the current café-restaurant in 1996. Three pumps did have to make way for a kitchen but everything else was left intact.

This unusually named restaurant occupies a 19th-century water pump station, giving it a great vibe from the moment you arrive. The vast menu includes something for everyone, from lighter bites at lunchtime to seafood, meat, and excellent pasta at dinner.

For a more casual dining option, Café-Restaurant Amsterdam is a great choice. This spacious eatery offers a diverse menu with something for everyone, from classic Dutch dishes to international favorites. Casual and spacious setting

A post shared by Café Restaurant Amsterdam (@caferestaurantamsterdam). Address:Watertorenplein 6, 1051 PAWebsite: Café Restaurant Amsterdam. The second half of the nineteenth century was dominated by the industrial revolution.

Café Restaurant Amsterdam – Net als de Goudfazant een grondlegger van een stroming die we nog steeds zien. Geen poespas, geen shared dining, geen fusion, geen trends, gewoon goed eten. Volgens ons geen Amsterdam zonder Cradam.

Their generous seafood platters are meal in it of themselves, but if you have room, squeeze in their escargot (with a side of extra bread, of course) and dense, sugary, caramelized sticky toffee pudding as well.

Dan moet je voor de lunch naar Amsterdam-West, naar Café Restaurant Amsterdam om precies te zijn. De lunchkaart is simpel maar de wijnkaart daarentegen pagina’s lang.