Restaurant de Hofboerderij
Restaurant de Hofboerderij at Kasteel Keukenhof, Lisse
Key charistaristics:
Max. capacity sit down:
60
Number of (semi)private areas:
Type of cuisine:
Dutch, European
Location:
Lisse
Area:
Keukenhof
Restaurant de Hofboerderij is a farmhouse-style café-restaurant on the grounds of Kasteel Keukenhof in Lisse, in the heart of the Bollenstreek bulb region. It is housed in a former stable dating back to 1643, giving it historic character alongside a relaxed, all-day dining atmosphere.
By day the restaurant serves coffee, pastries, breakfast, lunch and drinks to visitors of the estate. In the evening, the entire restaurant can be booked out exclusively for private dinners and drinks receptions, with a sunny terrace available in good weather.
Group dining & events
Restaurant de Hofboerderij can be hired exclusively for evening events — walking dinners, buffet dinners or multi-course seated dinners — served at long tables beneath the barn's original centuries-old beams.
- Indoor capacity: up to 60 seated guests (exclusive hire)
- Daytime group bookings: up to 30 guests
- Cuisine: Dutch, European café fare
- Setting: historic 1643 farmhouse and courtyard on the Kasteel Keukenhof estate
Opening hours:
Restaurant de Hofboerderij is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00 (closed Monday and Tuesday). Lunch is served from 11:30 to 15:30.
Exclusive evening hire for private dinners and receptions is available Monday to Saturday evening, typically 18:00–23:00 (not available Sundays or daytime). Daytime reservations are by phone only, not email.
A sample from Restaurant de Hofboerderij's menu:
Lunch
- Artisan sandwich with smoked salmon salad, Greek yoghurt, sweet-and-sour red onion and iceberg lettuce
- Artisan sandwich with farmhouse brie, tarragon mayonnaise and red onion compote
- Vegan wrap with spinach, aubergine, hummus and grilled peppers
- Homemade roasted tomato soup with bread and butter
- Hofboerderij toastie with mature farmhouse cheese and serrano ham
- Green salad with goat cheese, candied pumpkin seeds and balsamic dressing
- Beef or vegetable croquettes, served on rustic bread or with farm-style fries
Coffee & something sweet
- Homemade carrot cake
- Farmer's apple pie
- Homemade banana bread
- Poffertjes with whipped cream, butter and powdered sugar
Borrel (drinks & bites)
- Veal bitterballen
- Mixed bittergarnituur platter
- Vegetarian rendang croquettes with Amsterdam onions
- "Bollenstreek" platter — grilled chicken sausage, farmhouse cheese, truffle mayonnaise and salted nut mix (for two)
A breakfast board with assorted rolls and toppings, yoghurt and juice is also available.
Example menu: