I visited Amsterdam in early June and followed RS recommendations for restaurants for the 3 nights I was there. Two hits and a miss.
As a solo traveler, I like to make reservations ahead of time to be sure they accept a table for one (in some cities/countries, I have found they don't!)
The hits were:
Cafe Restaurant De Rieger
Wonderful authentic 'brown cafe' on a quiet side street only a few blocks from Anne Frank House. Had a 730p reservation for one and it was packed but they had my table. Cosy and for the most part I was the only non-Dutch speaking person there. Great menu and good prices. Lively but not too rowdy on a weeknight.
Restaurant Max
One of the few places that took a reservation AND had rice table (Rijstaffel) for one! I was treated so well here. Like above pub, tables were very close together, so I was practically dining with my neighbors (in a nice way). Meal was incredible and never felt rushed. I am glad I opted not to add desert to the fixed price meal - I was so full!
The miss was:
BUFFET van Odette
After two amazing meals with great service, this place was underwhelming. The atmosphere was the best part. The menu is very small and the service was underwhelming. Prices were high compared to the other two restaurants. I'm guessing this restaurant may not be in the next edition of the Amsterdam/Netherlands guides.
Bonus - amazing bed and breakfast hotel!
Although I didn't find it via Rick Steves, Rosalia's Menagerie InnUpstairs was my favorite hotel of my entire month-long trip. It is a rare thing these days - a six room true 'bed and breakfast' right in the heart of Amsterdam's canals. I stayed on the top floor (only two rooms per floor) for four nights and had a delightful time. The location is so convenient to Centraal Station (less than 10 min walk, even with roller bags) and the team is just delightful. Locally owned by a couple (she's American but lived in Netherlands for 20+ years, he's Dutch) who are lovely to chat with. The breakfast room has fantastic decor and the breakfasts are made to order by lovely staff. And the fun twist is at night, the lobby/breakfast room turns into a tiny bar. It was never loud (granted I was three floors up) but always so warm and welcoming. A lot of American tourists have discovered it I think. Bar staff was just as friendly as the daytime staff. And to get to your rooms, you go through a 'secret' door! Fair warning - no elevators and traditional very steep stairs (but they carried my bag up for me!). All rooms are en-suite and have great little touches. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!