De Vrienden van Jacob
| Company type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Food service |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Santpoort , Netherlands |
Key people | Alain Alders (head chef) |
| Products | Gourmet cuisine |
De Vrienden van Jacob is a distinguished restaurant situated in Santpoort, Netherlands, celebrated for its gourmet cuisine and honored with a continuous Michelin star since 2006. It has also earned a rating of 16 out of 20 points from GaultMillau.
The culinary team is led by head chef Alain Alders, who has been at the helm since the restaurant's inception.
This establishment is housed within the historic country estate and hotel Duin en Kruidberg. In 2008, the property underwent significant refurbishment, which resulted in the restaurant being closed for a period of five months. The estate itself, with a history spanning over a century, originally functioned as a conference centre and holiday retreat for employees of ABN AMRO. It opened its doors to the general public in 2002, marking the launch of the restaurant and strengthening its position within the upscale hospitality market.