Ter Marsch & Co is one of those places where you immediately understand why burgers have gained their own restaurant scene. It once started as a burger boutique in Rotterdam and grew into a small Dutch chain. At the Kalverstraat branch, they lean heavily on that Rotterdam recipe for success: premium beef, quirky burger recipes and fries cut fresh on the spot.
The concept is fast-casual: you don't get white table linens, but you do get attention to quality. The kitchen runs on a blend of carefully selected meats, specially developed for those thick, juicy gourmet burgers Ter Marsch & Co won its awards with. Each burger comes standard with fresh fries, so you don't have to gather everything else separately.
Inside, it feels more like a bar and grill than a classic restaurant. It's busy because you're in the middle of downtown, with a mix of locals stopping by after work or shopping and tourists who want something better than a quick chain burger. You have just seating areas for a full meal, but also a bar where you can linger with a burger and a drink.
“Here, it's not about a quick bite, it's about a burger that's the protagonist on your plate, with fresh-cut fries and a full bar surrounding it, right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city.”