Strandpaviljoen Strandpaal 21 — Restaurant in Texel

Was a very nice experience to sit there. We enjoyed the food and service the first time. Incredible how some dishes can make the difference in this island that we come back to each year. We went a second time but sadly the service, food quality and price didn't really match each other this time. We ordered a hamburger where the bun was very thick, hard from outside and soft from inside because it stayed too long on the juice of the meat. Loaded fries were nice as a portion but not much loaded. They only had truffle mayo and a little parmesan cheese on top which it reached only the first layer of the fries. I would have chosen to give a side sauce knowing that the mayo didn't reach the rest of the potatoes or at least give the choice. We don't mind standing up and going to the bar to ask for our bill but that's not guest friendly. Still this is a place we want to come back to when we...

It's one of the most disappointing experiences in my life. You expect it to be like all the reviews, but it's not. The service is slow and so up to style, I was feeling like being in the wrong to place my order. We were a group of 12 with 6 kids, and the food came with like 10 minutes separation... if you have kids, you know it's a disaster... So overall, the drinks were ok, the food is heated convenience, and service is on the lower end. You gonna pay for the location and the view, which is great but that it... if you up to...

Beach bar restaurant with panoramic views. We had drinks here and are content. The sunset here is very scenic and quite busy. There is no menu visible outside, which is not according to regulations. Don't go on the dunes, it's not allowed and if you walk on the sensitive dune grass you destroy it and then the dune won't hold. It's a National Park. Most people come by bike but there is a paid parking lot about 400m away. The surrounding area is very scenic and the water temperatures may surprise you, often 20C...