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How to make your steak taste even better

A good tenderloin steak naturally calls for a suitable drink. Whether you’re a fan of beer or wine, there’s an ideal combination for every tenderloin steak. These are our favorite combinations.

Classic tenderloin steak + Loetje’s Blond / Merlot

Our classic dish calls for a classic drink. Choose our own Loetje’s Blond beer or a Merlot. Not too heavy, not too overpowering, but perfectly balanced with the tenderloin steak and gravy.

Bali tenderloin steak + Lagunitas IPA

Bali tenderloin steak is spicy, which calls for beer rather than wine. With its caramel malts and hoppy flavor, the powerful Lagunitas IPA perfectly complements the spiciness of the sambal.

Tenderloin steak with garlic + Malbec

Garlic and tenderloin steak: a golden combination. But it needs to be paired with a robust red wine. A Malbec is full-bodied and powerful enough to balance the rich flavors of the meat and garlic sauce.

Roode Waard tenderloin steak + Cabernet Sauvignon

This rich and full-bodied dish deserves a wine that is just as generous. The Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep flavor and is the ultimate counterpart to the Roode Waard.

Tenderloin 0.0 + Texels Skuumkoppe

The subtle hints of caramel in this Texel dark wheat beer pair perfectly with a delicious grilled tenderloin 0.0. Prefer an alcohol-free option? 0.0 meets 0.0! The alcohol-free Texels Skuumkoppe also pairs perfectly with our steak 0.0.

Fancy a tender tenderloin steak with a perfectly chilled Loetje’s Blond? Book a table at a Loetje restaurant near you and discover how the right drinks can enhance the flavor of your tenderloin steak. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner and discover your favorite combination!

Frequently Asked Questions

You can easily make a reservation on our website: https://ltje.nl/.

Taking a seat on the terrace can be arranged with our colleagues at the branch, but reservations are not possible.

Great that you want to come with a group! Easily make your reservation using the ‘reserve’ button at the bottom right of your screen (for groups up to 14 people). For groups of 15 or more, submit your request here, and/or check out the options for events or parties at Loetje. We will contact you as soon as possible!

Absolutely, at Loetje we are happy to assist you in organizing your event or party! From a (business) meeting, breakfast, lunch or drinks to a fantastic wedding celebration. Check out all the options and packages here for groups of 15 or more.

At Loetje, we try our best to accommodate guests with special dietary needs. We would appreciate it if you could inform us of your requirements when making a reservation or upon arrival at the restaurant. In each restaurant, we also have cards with allergen information so you can see which ingredients are in each dish. If you’d like to view this information in advance, you can take a look at: Allergens – Loetje*.

Of course, we can always consider to remove an ingredient from a dish. Feel free to ask about this at the restaurant. For example, we have gluten-free bread to serve with the steak, or we can cook the steak in oil to serve it lactose-free. Please note that we cannot completely eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination.

*Please note: all our dishes are prepared in an environment where gluten and nuts are present.

Loetje is for everyone, including those who don’t eat meat (for now). You can find various vegetarian dishes on our menu.

Also, try our plant-based Steak 0.0 and enjoy the unique flavor experience that Loetje’s finest steak is known for. Take a look at our menu for all the vegetarian options.

About our gravy
Quality is our number one priority at Loetje. We maintain our 45-year-old Loetje recipe for steak with gravy to ensure this. The ingredients of our iconic gravy are an essential part of it, which is why we have invested to preserve the margarine we have been using for 45 years.

Gravy for our tenderloin steak
45 years ago, Loetje started cooking with Blue Band margarine. In 2018, the decision was made to move away from Blue Band as it became a plant-based margarine and to develop our own margarine recipe with Remia. Our own margarine contains the animal proteins needed for the foamy Loetje gravy. Our tenderloin steaks do not use additives, and we use margarine only as the base for the gravy. To avoid dependence on a single producer, in 2022 we sought a second supplier. Therefore, in addition to our own recipe, we started using Solo margarine, which meets the same quality standards as 45 years ago.

Gravy for our plant-based steak
For our plant-based steak, we use the same margarine as for our tenderloin steak, which contains a milk component. The gravy for the plant-based steak is not yet plant-based, but it is vegetarian. Since the plant-based steak does not release animal juices that provide flavor to the gravy, we use a powder for the plain and garlic gravy of the plant-based steak to achieve the same flavor. This powder is based on natural ingredients such as tomato, carrot and bell pepper. We have not yet found a plant-based alternative for the butter we use in our gravy that has te same ‘foaming’ effect and meets our requirements. There is still too much impact on the flavor, affecting the experience. We are actively searching for the perfect plant-based gravy as well.

You are more than welcome to join us for lunch at Loetje. We offer a delightful lunch menu. Of course, you can also order our delicious steak during lunch.

At Loetje, we only accept our own gift vouchers and do not accept dinner cheques, VVV vouchers, or other dining vouchers. You can purchase a gift voucher in amounts starting from €10,-. You can order them here.

Your four-legged friend is welcome as long as they are leashed and not bothering other guests.

How nice that you want to work with us! Check all the Loetje vacancies here.

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