Pendergast

  4.8 – 1,484 reviews   • American restaurant

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Slow-smoked brisket, pork ribs, coleslaw & pecan pie, plus Dutch beer, at a cozy, US-inspired spot.

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Leandro
Pendergast delivers a dining experience that shows both ambition and inconsistency. The menu presents classic cuts with a modern twist, though execution varies across the board. The pork cheeks, while tender, arrived less than warm, muting their otherwise rich flavor. The brisket, though beautifully smoked, lacked the seasoning punch that such a cut deserves. The ribs were satisfactory pleasant, if not particularly memorable.

Where the meal truly found its stride was in the accompaniments: side dishes that were well-balanced and thoughtfully crafted, and a dessert that provided a confident, satisfying finish. However, the overall value feels slightly misaligned; given the uneven quality, the prices seem a touch ambitious.

Pendergast has clear potential, with a menu that hints at greatness. With a bit more attention to consistency and detail, it could easily become one of the city’s must-visit spots for barbecue enthusiasts.
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Luca dv
If you dream about ribs, peacan pie and beans, than you dream about the plates that they serve here. Simply excellent. All other plates were 4/5. So really a great food experience.

Service is very slow and basic – absolutely not in line with the food quality. Ambience is irrelevant, no particular personality or charm.

Would come back for the food.
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Maria Pap
The meat is excellent, so tasty and cooked to perfection. The sides were also really good and the staff so friendly. We order the shared menu and the quantity was more than enough for two people. I really liked it, I’d definitely recommend!
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Satchel Cowles
Food: the main brisket was a tad dry and I wasn’t too impressed with the sides, but the rib, the burnt ends and the beans were delicious. It’s clear that these recipes are created by an American (or someone who lived there) and this spot is as good as it will get in Amsterdam.

Service and atmosphere: this is where i’m just a bit disappointed. With a menu like this, I wish there was just a bit more of an American warmth and feel in the place. Not a single staff member was American and the restaurant itself just feels plain and uninspired. No American flags? No country music? No big warm welcome or attentive staff? Say what you want about Americans but it’s moments like these where I would love their hospitality and friendliness!

Whoever owns this place has done a great job with the food, but why not lean into the American theme a bit more?
At the very least train your staff to ‘pretend’ they are nice, cause the typical Amsterdam attitude doesn’t rhyme with this type of food – or these prices for that matter.
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Amanda Maurin
The food here is out of this world. The brisket just melts in your mouth and the ribs are literally falling from the bone. Such a cozy restaurant with a great atmosphere.
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Joel Hepworth
Everything about this place is delicious, best smoke house style restaurant in Amsterdam! You pay for the quality and time taken to perfect this meat, the sides match the quality too. The desert does not let this place down also!
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Lebriz Erdemir
Excellent meat!! Brisket was very tender and delicious. Side dishes and cocktails were also tasty. Portions are big and enough for a person with side dishes. Staff were welcoming and the restaurant was nice. We sat at the bar and could have our dinner.
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Marcelo Zapata
I have been several times to Pendergast and I have to say, as an American, it really satisfies my occasional urge for southern-style BBQ. The ribs are always stunningly delicious, and never disappoint. The baked beans and Mac & Cheese are good enough that I’ve never ordered a different side dish. Also, they have a small but proper bourbon selection, good to enjoy along with my food.

The brisket on the other hand, can be variable in quality. It tends to be on the drier side, and the bark is not so nicely developed as it needs to be. They also, for some reason, cut the brisket much thicker than is usual, leading to a somewhat chunky experience that is compounded by the dryness of the brisket. It is nicely flavored, though. For me, it is a 3/5 for the brisket.

The ribs are so good that I cannot in good conscience give this place less than 5 stars. Very nice, and will definitely continue coming here.
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Max Turnbull
had the smoked seitan with the creamy mash and it was unreasonably good. the cheesecake also absolutely banged. i am full of food and rolling home
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Ben M
Absolutely delicious! I never expected to find such amazing BBQ food in Amsterdam. The brisket was the best I’ve ever tasted, both the burnt ends and the main slices. Was a highlight of the holiday. I’m still thinking about it a week later! Service was also great, very warm and friendly. Will be the first place I book if ever back in Amsterdam.
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