New Amsterdam Bar And Restuarant

Having a Mom who was a professional cook I feel qualified to know what good food is..Four of  us ladies went to the restaurant on a Tuesday night and we definitely enjoyed the really good food and will go back. The owner is a partner in another well known restaurant in the Peoria area.  I read the other reviews and I don't understand the negative ones.  I think the critics about the wait staff is debatable..but the food was worth it.  The chef did the salmon I ordered to my dietary needs. Everything was fresh, crisp salad, great dressing choices, and the vegetables tasted just out of the garden. Overall I left feeling very satisfied, and in spite of the very young waitress who was very kind, but who made new at the job little mistakes, I have New Amsterdam on my favorites list.    Carol H.

This place was disappointing. The chips were     stale and when the food came out it was cold. The food just tasted bad. I sampled some of everyone's food it was either bland or overly salty. The service, however, was very good. The location was nice; right along the river with a gentle breeze blowing (if you choose to eat outside). I guess the best was to sum up my experience is this: I hope the chef doesn't get part of the tip I left...

Dear Peoria's New Amsterdam restaurant: The correct answer to "can we get a table outside" is not a smart-assed smirk, laughter, and "ooookay".

P.S.- We left after 10 minutes since nobody served us. Good luck staying in business, y'all.