Bar Restaurant Hofman — Restaurant in Alkmaar

Just had a late evening dinner at Hofman Bar & Restaurant, and it turned out to be the perfect escape from a wet and windy night. The atmosphere was immediately welcoming — warm, cosy, and inviting, with a relaxed vibe that made settling in easy.

The staff were genuinely friendly and attentive without being overbearing — a lovely balance that made the whole experience feel personal and unrushed.

The menu isn’t overly long, which I always appreciate. It’s thoughtfully curated, offering a well-balanced mix of starters, mains, and desserts — something for every palate without feeling overwhelming. I opted for the Lobster Bitterballen to start, and they were fantastic: crisp on the outside, rich and creamy on the inside, and full of flavour.

For the main, I chose the entrecôte, cooked to perfection over the charcoal barbecue. It was served exactly as requested — juicy, smoky, and tender. The accompaniments were equally impressive: sweet baby carrots, tender asparagus, and garlic-roasted potatoes that were unbelievably good.

Overall, Hofman delivered on every front — atmosphere, service, and food. I’ll definitely be back, hopefully on a less stormy evening, but even then, it’s clearly a great place to take shelter and enjoy a...

Don't get me wrong, the little amount of food you get on the semi lunch tastes good. But the quantity is simply not enough and by that way to expensive! Both of us where simply very hungry after and had to take a sandwich back home. 15 euro per portion and not even full by a long shot. This is getting out of hand price wise. Also the English couple on the table next to us complained about the same.

And on top you only get the (small portion of) meat you ordered. No vegetables or anything. So it tastes every bite the same.

Service for the rest is good and the place looks...

Very tasty food. The service had also made an effort, but unfortunately not more. Unfortunately, only the waitress who brings out the food could speak German, but not the waitress who takes orders.

We sat outside and wanted to have the umbrella open because of the sun. The waitress said she would do it right away, then left and never came back. They probably didn't like it, so the umbrella stayed closed.

The toilets are also quite small and there is no possibility to change a child, so not very...