Café de Klos

Café de Klos is a long-running rib house at Kerkstraat 41 near the canal ring in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, operating since 1975. It has become an institution for fall-off-the-bone spare ribs, and the open charcoal grill can be watched from the bar. The signature dishes are spareribs with garlic bread and a combination platter, with Dutch apple pie for dessert. Ribs cost roughly €18 to €25, and portions are generous enough that many diners skip a starter. The atmosphere is dark, wood-paneled and loud in the way of old-school Dutch eetcafés, spread over two levels, with a mixed crowd of tourists and locals. Cash is the traditional payment method here, so visitors should carry cash and check payment options on arrival. The drinks list is simple, with beer and wine to match the grilled meat. The restaurant is open daily from 17:00 to 22:00, so it serves dinner only. Reservations are recommended and can be made on +31 20 625 9027, although smaller groups may be treated on a walk-in basis and can face a wait on weekend evenings. Arriving hungry and early is the easiest route to a table. The location on Kerkstraat places it close to the Amstel and the Leidseplein area, so it fits well into an evening around the southern canal ring. The no-frills setting is part of its appeal, and it is not aimed at formal dining.