L u n c h Gazpacho Chilled soup of cucumber, tomato, bell pepper red onion, tomato bruschetta 18.00 Koude soep van komkommer, tomaat, paprika, rode ui, tomaten bruschetta Sandwich ribeye Sandwich pickled (salted) soft cooked ribeye, grilled vegetables, aceto balsamic syrup 27.00 Broodje gepekelde zachtgegaarde ribeye, gegrilde groente, aceto balsamico siroop Sandwich Carpaccio Sandwich beef carpaccio (raw), arugula, pinenuts, parmesan 29.00 * Choice of truffle mayonnaise or homemade pesto Broodje carpaccio, rucola, pijnboompitten, parmezaanse kaas * Keuze uit truffel mayonaise of huis gemaakte pesto Beef burger Sandwich 100% beef burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, French fries 29.00 Sandwich hamburger (100% rundvlees) met sla, tomaat, ui, friet Caesar salad Romaine lettuce, smoked chicken, bacon, boiled egg, anchovy, croutons 28.00 Romeinse sla, gerookte kip, spek, gekookt ei, ansjovis, croutons Pumpkin goat cheese salad Salad, pearl couscous, sweet and sour pumpkin, goat cheese, walnut, tarragon crème 32.00 Salade, parel cous cous, zoetzure pompoen, geitenkaas, walnoot, dragon crème Trio Tuna Tuna sahimi, tuna tartar, talaki of tuna, bock choy, wakame, crostini s, side salad 44.00 Tonijn sashimi, tonijn tartaar en tataki van tonijn, paksoi, wakame, crostini s, salade Curaçao Character Chicken or beef, homemade teriyaki sauce, Caribbean rice, plantain 39.00 Kippedijen of biefstukpuntjes, huisgemaakte teriyaki, Caribische rijst, bakbanaan Catch of the day Local caught fresh fish, herb oil, Caribbean rice, vegetables 48.00 Lokaal gevangen verse vis, kruiden olie, Caribische rijst, groente Bouillabaise Karakter style Rich filled fish soup, garlic-rouille-cheese crouton 53.00 Rijk gevulde vis soep, knoflook-rouille-kaas crouton Taste for two Mixed platter with the best of Karakter served with two glasses of sparkling wine 82.00 Proef het beste van Karakter geserveerd met 2 glazen mousserende wijn
T a p a s Bread and more Bread with dips of spicy butter, tapenade of olives and butter 13.00 Broodpalet met dips van pikante boter, olijven tapenade en roomboter Patatas bravas Homemade chili potatoes with aioli 13.00 Huisgemaakte patatas bravas met aioli Bitterballen and springrolls Combination of Dutch bitterballen and springrolls 15.00 Duo van Hollandse bitterballen en mini-loempia s Coppa di Parma & Cheese Coppa di parma (Italian ham) with ld Amsterdam cheese and marinated olives 17.00 Coppa di Parma (Italiaanse ham) met ld Amsterdam en gemarineerde olijven Tuna & Tuna Bruschetta tuna tartar and bruschetta with tataki of tuna 20.00 Bruschetta met tonijn tartaar en bruschetta met tataki van tonijn Nacho s Todos Homemade nacho s with ground beef, avocado, bell pepper and mozzarella 29.00 Huisgemaakte nacho s met rundergehakt, avocado, paprika en mozzarella Spicy shrimp Shrimp, pan fried in spicy butter with bell pepper 20.00 Gamba s, gebakken in pittige boter met paprika Bruschetta Bruschetta with tomato salsa & bruschetta with goat cheese, nuts & honey 20.00 Bruschetta met tomaten salsa & bruschetta met geitenkaas, noten en honing Meat platter (cold cuts) Coppa di Parma, soft cooked ribeye, home smoked chicken and beef carpaccio 35.00 Coppa di Parma, zachtgegaarde ribeye, huisgerookte kipfilet en beef carpaccio Mixed tapas platter Mixed tapas platter (selection of different tapas, 2 persons minimum) 22.00 Proeverij van verschillende tapasgerechten (minimaal 2 personen) per person
Drinks Karakter Fresh & Fruity... King of vitamins Pineapple, mango, orange (all fresh) 11.00 Fruit bomb range, kiwi, banana and mango (all fresh) 11.00 Berry Blast Watermelon, berries and banana (all fresh) 11.00 Green refreshment Mint, brown sugar, lime and sparkling water 10.00 Banana Daydream Banana, vanilla, ice cream 10.00 Frozen Cappuccino Espresso, ice cream, sugar syrup 10.00 Karakter Soft drinks, Beers and Coffee Coffee and tea Coffee, Espresso, Tea 5.50 Cappuccino, Latté, Fresh mint tea 6.50 All soft drinks Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Gingerale, tonic, Bitter lemon, etc. 5.50 All juices Apple, orange, pineapple, cranberry, fruit punch 5.50 Beers Polar, Amstel 7.00 Corona, Presidente 9.00 Hoegaarden 10.00 Bucket Special: Buy a bucket of beer (six beers) and receive one beer free. Karakter Cocktails... Mojito Rum, fresh lime, fresh mint and sugar, topped with sparkling water 15.00 Raspberry Mojito With homemade Raspberry rum 17.00 Caipirinha / Caipiroska Cachaca / Vodka, fresh lime and brown sugar 15.00 Minty Moscow Mule Vodka, fresh lime, fresh mint, sugar, topped with ginger ale 15.00 Cucumber Collins Homemade cucumber gin, fresh lime, sugar and sparkling water 15.00 Margarita Tequila, triple sec and fresh lime 15.00 Homemade Hugo Elderflower Liquor, fresh mint, sparkling wine and sparkling water 15.00 Curaçao Colada Pina colada with Blue Curacao, fresh lime juice 15.00 Mango Bellini Prosecco, mango liquor and fresh mango 15.00 Frozen daiquiris Lime, strawberry, mango, banana or passion fruit 15.00 Frozen Coladas Piña Colada, BBC, strawberry, mango, Banana or passion fruit 15.00 All mix drinks Gin-Tonic, Bacardi-Coke, etc. starting at 10.00
K A r a k t e r By the glass White Autoritas, Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile 11.00 Autoritas, Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile 11.00 Mirabello, Pinot Grigio, Italy 12.50 Red Autoritas, Merlot, Central Valley, Chile 11.00 Autoritas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile 11.00 Rose Sartori, Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy 12.50 Sycamore Lane, White Zinfandel, California 11.00 Sparkling Concha y Toro, Valle Central, Chile 12.50 Lagolena Frizzante Rosato prosecco (sparkling rose) 15.00 Wines Sparkling wine and Champagne by the bottle... Concha y Toro, Valle Central, Chile 59.00 Ti Amo, Prosecco brut 79.00 Lagolena Frizzante Rosato prosecco (sparkling rose) 89.00 Kaapse Vonkel Brut, Simonsig Estate, Western Cape, South-Africa 105.00 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut, Champagne, France 189.00 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut, Champagne, France (1/2 bottle) 119.00 White wine by the bottle: Autoritas, Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile 49.00 This vibrant wine offers flavors of fresh lemon peel, pineapple, and passion fruit. Autoritas, Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile 49.00 Aromas of lemon, pineapple, honey and tropical fruits. Medium bodied and fresh with plenty of fruit. Mirabello, Pinot Grigio, Italy 55.00 A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Louis Latour, Chardonnay, Ardèche, France 69.00 Aged in stainless steel vats for approximately 10 months. A fresh and easy to drink wine. Arthur Metz Riesling, Alsace, France 69.00 Aromas of orange and mandarin and mineral notes. Fresh and well-bodied Domaine Félines, Picpoul de pinet, Languedoc, France 69.00 Mellow but crisp, with a hint of fennel. Great with seafood and fab on its own. Wolftrap, Viognier, Chenin blanc, Grenache blanc, South Africa 79.00 Aromatic floral flavors and spice, medium bodied and generously textured with judicious use of oak. Baby Doll, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Marlborough 89.00 Notes of passionfruit and grapefruit combined with fresh acidity to create a classy Sauvignon Blanc. Quinto do Portal, Verdelho - Sauvignon blanc, Portugal 89.00 The crisp minerality of the Verdelho adds citrus texture to the aromatic freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Domäne Wachau, Austria (rganic) 99.00 A typical Grüner Veltliner at Federspiel level, subtle and very balanced and spicy in the finish Bernardus, Chardonnay, Carmel Valley, California 109.00 Bold, rich and layered, with a medley of smoky fig, toasty oak, hazelnut, and roasted marshmallow flavors
K A r a k t e r Wines Red wine by the bottle: Autoritas, Merlot, Central Valley, Chile 49.00 Easy drinking Merlot, notes of strawberry, cherry and vanilla. Smooth and well balanced. Autoritas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile 49.00 Medium bodied with flavors of strawberry and blackcurrant. Round and juicy tannins, smooth finish. Sensas, Cabernet - Syrah, Languedoc-Roussilon, France 69.00 Powerfull, round and rich, black currant, pepper and vanille Saurus, Pinot noir, Patagonia, Argentina 69.00 Brick red wine with aromas of flowers and berry fruits, oak aged, hints of vanilla and cocoa KWV, Shiraz, Western Cape, South Africa 69.00 Full-bodied, medium tannic, ripe lingonberry, currant, light baked, spicy, hint of vanilla Terrazas, Malbec, Medoza, Argentina 79.00 Juicy, complex, and smooth Everything you want in a Malbec. Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Stellenbosch, South-Africa 79.00 Like Bordeaux, but modern Youthful expression of red berry fruit with notes of chocolate and vanilla Quota 29, Primitivo, Salento, Italy 89.00 Fresh, clear and expressive taste along with a ripe morello cherries, mint and blackberries bouquet. 7 castillos, Rioja Crianza, 89.00 Classic Rioja, very aromatic, red fruit, soft tannines and lightly oaked Rose wine by the bottle Sycamore Lane, White Zinfandel, California (sweet rose wine) 49.00 Classic white zinfandel, aromas of strawberries and watermelon, light fruity flavors and a touch of cream Sartori, Pinot Grigio blush, Venice, Italy 55.00 Dry, elegant and crisp, with crunchy summer fruit flavors Domaine St Felix, Rose Cuvee Pierre Martin 69.00 Classic Provence style Rose, light and refreshing with a delicate fruit character and savory dry finish. M de Minuty Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France 79.00 Aromatic harmony of grenache and cinsault, notes of peach and candied orange. Fresh and round. Lagolena Frizzante Rosato prosecco (sparkling rose) 89.00 Light, fresh and elegant sparkling rose, ripe red fruits and summer fruit Château d esclans, Whispering angel, Côtes de Provence, France 109.00 Soft and elegant rose from famous wine house. Intense flavors of apricot, red berries and strawberry
Enjoy life Enjoy Karakter ur pre-dinner suggestions Glass of sparkling wine Concha y Toro, Valle Central, Chile (11.00) Glass of sparkling rose Lagolena Frizzante Rosato Prosecco, Italy (15.00) Lemon Fizz Limoncello, sparkling wine (15.00) Mango Bellini Mango Liquor, fresh mango, sparkling wine (15.00) French 75 Gin, Lemon juice, sugar syrup, sparkling wine (15.00) Homemade Hugo Elderflower Liquor, mint, sparkling wine, sparkling water (15.00) Pre-dinner suggestions without alcohol Green refreshment Mint, brown sugar, lime and sparkling water (10.00) King of vitamins Pineapple, mango, orange (all fresh!!) (11.00) Fruit bomb range, kiwi, banana and mango (all fresh!!) (11.00) Berry Blast Watermelon, berries and banana (all fresh!!) (11.00) Pre-dinner bites Bread and more Bread, spicy butter, tapenade of olives, butter (13.00) Coppa and cheese Coppa di Parma, ld Amsterdam, Marinated olives (17.00) Welcome to Karakter! Want to take it slow, just let us know In a rush? No problem, just tell us Something to improve? Please tell us Satisfied? There is a little website, called Tripadvisor Any diet restrictions or a special request? ur chef is more than happy to come to your table
s t a r t e r s Caesar character Romaine lettuce, smoked chicken, bacon, boiled egg, croutons and anchovy 24.00 Romeinse sla, gerookte kip, spek, gekookt ei, croutons en ansjovis Ribeye Pickled (salted) soft cooked ribeye, grilled vegetables, aceto balsamic syrup 27.00 Gepekelde zachtgegaarde ribeye, gegrilde groente, aceto balsamico siroop Carpaccio Thin sliced beef, arugula, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, pesto or truffle mayonaise 27.00 Dun gesneden ossenhaas, rucola, pijnboompitten, parmazaanse kaas, pesto of truffel mayonaise Lobster bisque Lobster bisque (soup), shrimp 24.00 Kreeften bisque (soep), gamba Butter shrimp Shrimp, bell pepper, Karakter s famous spicy butter Gamba s, paprika, Karakter s beroemde pittige kruidenboter 26.00 Trio of tuna Tuna sahimi, tuna tartar, talaki of tuna, bock choy, wakame 29.00 Tonijn sashimi, tonijn tartaar en tataki van tonijn, paksoi, wakame Gazpacho Chilled soup of cucumber, tomato, bell pepper red onion, tomato bruschetta 18.00 Koude soep van komkommer, tomaat, paprika, rode ui, tomaten bruschetta Pumpkin Couscous Pearl couscous, sweet and sour pumpkin, dragon crème 26.00 Parel cous cous, zoetzure pompoen, dragon crème Chef s selection for two Tasting platter of chef s selection of small starters for two 57.00 Proeverij van geselecteerde voorgerechtjes voor 2 personen Bread and more Bread, spicy butter, tapenade of olives, butter 13.00 Broodpalet, pikante boter, olijven tapenade, roomboter
M a i n Chicken rouleau Chicken breast, bacon, sweet potato mousseline, mushroom, vegetables, cheese sauce 39.00 Kipfilet, spek, zoete aardappel mousseline, champignon, kaas saus Flat iron steak Flat iron steak, sauce béarnaise, homemade fries, salad 53.00 Flat iron steak, béarnaise saus, huisgemaakte frieten, salade Surf n Turf Hanging tender steak, shrimp, homemade tagliatelle, green vegetables, herb butter 48.00 Longhaas, gamba, huisgemaakte tagliatelle, groene groente, kruidenboter Tuna steak Grilled tuna, tarragon-parsley-oil, potato mousseline, summer vegetables, fennel 48.00 Gegrilde tonijn, dragon-peterselie olie, aardappel mouseline, zomerse groente, venkel Catch of the day Local caught fresh fish, herb oil, couscous salad, sweet and sour cucumber 53.00 Lokaal gevangen verse vis, kruiden olie, couscous salade, zoet zure komkommer Bouillabaise Karakter style Rich filled fish soup, garlic-rouille-cheese crouton 53.00 Rijk gevulde vis soep, knoflook-rouille-kaas crouton Vegetable Lasagne Mushroom, sundried tomato, grilled bell pepper, basil, mozzerella 34.00 Champignon, zongedroogde tomaat, gegrilde paprika, basilicum, mozzerella Mushroom risotto Risotto, forest mushroom, Parmasan cheese, parsley, cassava chips 37.00 Risotto, bospaddestoelen, Parmazaanse kaas, peterselie, cassave chips
Drinks Karakter Fresh & Fruity... King of vitamins Pineapple, mango, orange (all fresh!!) 11.00 Fruit bomb range, kiwi, banana and mango (all fresh!!) 11.00 Berry Blast Watermelon, berries and banana (all fresh!!) 11.00 Green refreshment Mint, brown sugar, lime and sparkling water 10.00 Banana Daydream Banana, vanilla, ice cream 10.00 Frozen Cappuccino Espresso, ice cream, sugar syrup 10.00 Karakter Soft drinks, Beers and Coffee Coffee and tea Coffee, Espresso, Tea 5.50 Cappuccino, Latté, Fresh mint tea 6.50 All soft drinks Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Gingerale, tonic, Bitter lemon, etc. 5.50 All juices Apple, orange, pineapple, cranberry, fruit punch 5.50 Beers Polar, Amstel 7.00 Presidente, Corona 9.00 Hoegaarden 10.00 Bucket Special: Buy a bucket of beer (six beers) and receive one beer free. Karakter Cocktails... Mojito Rum, fresh lime, fresh mint and sugar, topped with sparkling water 15.00 Raspberry Mojito With homemade Raspberry rum 17.00 Caipirinha / Caipiroska Cachaca / Vodka, fresh lime and brown sugar 15.00 Minty Moscow Mule Vodka, fresh lime, fresh mint, sugar, topped with ginger ale 15.00 Cucumber Collins Homemade cucumber gin, fresh lime, sugar and sparkling water 15.00 Margarita Tequila, triple sec and fresh lime 15.00 Homemade Hugo Elderflower Liquor, fresh mint, sparking wine and sparkling water 15.00 Curaçao Colada Pina colada with Blue Curacao, fresh lime juice 15.00 Mango Bellini Prosecco, mango liquor and fresh mango 15.00 Frozen daiquiris Lime, strawberry, mango, banana or passion fruit 15.00 Frozen Coladas Piña Colada, BBC, strawberry, mango, Banana or passion fruit 15.00 All mix drinks Gin-Tonic, Bacardi-Coke, etc. starting at 10.00
K A r a k t e r By the glass White Autoritas, Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile 11.00 Autoritas, Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile 11.00 Mirabello, Pinot Grigio, Italy 12.50 Red Autoritas, Merlot, Central Valley, Chile 11.00 Autoritas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile 11.00 Rose Sartori, Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy 12.50 Sycamore Lane, White Zinfandel, California 11.00 Sparkling Concha y Toro, Valle Central, Chile 12.50 Lagolena Frizzante Rosato prosecco (sparkling rose) 15.00 Wines Sparkling wine and Champagne by the bottle... Concha y Toro, Valle Central, Chile 59.00 Ti Amo, Prosecco brut 79.00 Lagolena Frizzante Rosato prosecco (sparkling rose) 89.00 Kaapse Vonkel Brut, Simonsig Estate, Western Cape, South-Africa 105.00 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut, Champagne, France 189.00 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut, Champagne, France (1/2 bottle) 119.00 White wine by the bottle: Autoritas, Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile 49.00 This vibrant wine offers flavors of fresh lemon peel, pineapple, and passion fruit. Autoritas, Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile 49.00 Aromas of lemon, pineapple, honey and tropical fruits. Medium bodied and fresh with plenty of fruit. Mirabello, Pinot Grigio, Italy 55.00 A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Louis Latour, Chardonnay, Ardèche, France 69.00 Aged in stainless steel vats for approximately 10 months. A fresh and easy to drink wine. Arthur Metz Riesling, Alsace, France 69.00 Aromas of orange and mandarin and mineral notes. Fresh and well-bodied Domaine Félines, Picpoul de pinet, Languedoc, France 69.00 Mellow but crisp, with a hint of fennel. Great with seafood and fab on its own. Wolftrap, Viognier, Chenin blanc, Grenache blanc, South Africa 79.00 Aromatic floral flavors and spice, medium bodied and generously textured with judicious use of oak. Baby Doll, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Marlborough 89.00 Notes of passionfruit and grapefruit combined with fresh acidity to create a classy Sauvignon Blanc. Quinto do Portal, Verdelho - Sauvignon blanc, Portugal 89.00 The crisp minerality of the Verdelho adds citrus texture to the aromatic freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Domäne Wachau, Austria (rganic) 99.00 A typical Grüner Veltliner at Federspiel level, subtle and very balanced and spicy in the finish Bernardus, Chardonnay, Carmel Valley, California 109.00 Bold, rich and layered, with a medley of smoky fig, toasty oak, hazelnut, and roasted marshmallow flavors
K A r a k t e r Wines Red wine by the bottle: Autoritas, Merlot, Central Valley, Chile 49.00 Easy drinking Merlot, notes of strawberry, cherry and vanilla. Smooth and well balanced. Autoritas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile 49.00 Medium bodied with flavors of strawberry and blackcurrant. Round and juicy tannins, smooth finish. Sensas, Cabernet - Syrah, Languedoc-Roussilon, France 69.00 Powerfull, round and rich, black currant, pepper and vanille Saurus, Pinot noir, Patagonia, Argentina 69.00 Brick red wine with aromas of flowers and berry fruits, oak aged, hints of vanilla and cocoa KWV, Shiraz, Western Cape, South Africa 69.00 Full-bodied, medium tannic, ripe lingonberry, currant, light baked, spicy, hint of vanilla Terrazas, Malbec, Medoza, Argentina 79.00 Juicy, complex, and smooth Everything you want in a Malbec. Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Stellenbosch, South-Africa 79.00 Like Bordeaux, but modern Youthful expression of red berry fruit with notes of chocolate and vanilla Quota 29, Primitivo, Salento, Italy 89.00 Fresh, clear and expressive taste along with a ripe morello cherries, mint and blackberries bouquet. 7 castillos, Rioja Crianza, 89.00 Classic Rioja, very aromatic, red fruit, soft tannines and lightly oaked Rose wine by the bottle Sycamore Lane, White Zinfandel, California (sweet rose wine) 49.00 Classic white zinfandel, aromas of strawberries and watermelon, light fruity flavors and a touch of cream Sartori, Pinot Grigio blush, Venice, Italy 55.00 Dry, elegant and crisp, with crunchy summer fruit flavors Domaine St Felix, Rose Cuvee Pierre Martin 69.00 Classic Provence style Rose, light and refreshing with a delicate fruit character and savory dry finish. M de Minuty Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France 79.00 Aromatic harmony of grenache and cinsault, notes of peach and candied orange. Fresh and round. Lagolena Frizzante Rosato prosecco (sparkling rose) 89.00 Light, fresh and elegant sparkling rose, ripe red fruits and summer fruit Château d esclans, Whispering angel, Côtes de Provence, France 109.00 Soft and elegant rose from famous wine house. Intense flavors of apricot, red berries and strawberry