Steam Scheveningen

Strandweg 55, Den Haag, Netherlands

Steam is that spot in Scheveningen where the menu reads like someone actually thought about what you'd want to eat. Not the usual tourist trap stuff. You're looking at proper Dutch classics like kroketten and bitterballen, but then they throw in gyozas, beef tataki, and a burrata that sounds way too good. It's that mix of "I know exactly what I'm ordering" and "wait, let me try that too." The vibe is straightforward: good food, no pretension. They've got everything from a simple cheese tosti to a dry aged New York strip, so whether you're grabbing lunch or making it a full dinner thing, you're covered. The 12-uurtje options are solid if you want the classic Dutch midday spread, and the Steam starter for two is basically a greatest hits of the menu if you can't decide. What makes it worth the visit is the range. You can come in for a casual bite, stay for a proper steak, and still have room for a homemade Oreo brownie that sounds dangerously good. It's the kind of place where you don't…