It's a popular place to hang out with friends in Groningen, with the lively music, great atmosphere, dancing couples and of course, the fabulous food. Boven Jan is one of those restaurants where you can drop by for a quick café type lunch or linger over an elaborate meal, while you enjoy the views over the markets, from the heated terrace. The cuisine is typically Dutch, unfussy but generous, and every bit delicious, although quite a few global elements are thrown in for good measure.

For lunch, you could try the oven baked Italian roll with smoked chicken breast, fresh chives, cream cheese, pears and pine nuts. Starters in the evening might include thin slices of cold smoked duck breast with mushrooms, followed by the classic Schnitzel, and ending with a warm chocolate cake with raspberry ice cream. The wine list is eclectic, offering a wide variety of choices.