We're four friends in our 30s headed to Amsterdam for 36 hours and looking for a great restaurant for dinner for our short time there. Ideally something close to the center or easy to get to we'll probably go to a bar or lounge afterwards -- I'll take any recommendations for a good bar, too! Any ideas? Lots of places available!

Probably best to leave the heels at home, quite a lot of areas have cobblestone type surface. I always tend to do a lot of walking on a night out in Amsterdam so shoes or boots I can walk in are essential. The wind can be cold and it can rain a lot - not that different from Dundalk. Why do people often feel the need to resort to sarcastic replies on these forums? Sometimes if you haven't got anything constructive to say it's best to say nothing at all. Even though this is not the beauty and make up forum I believe the OP got enough tips which are useful.

Long day Wondering each day how you are gonna pull it together for the next day. Bills,mone,men and family, enough b.

Vesters remains our favorite restaurant. Great food and a nice atmosphere. Maybe a bit expensive, but it's worth the extra money. Vesters had been on our wishlist for some time.