Came back another 2 times during our June trip to Brussels since my SO really wanted to try this…read moreplace after I kept talking about how good it was on my February trip. The staff at the counter were friendly and helpful as before. We watched from across the way as the kitchen prepped our seafood, yelled out my name when it was ready and walked it over to our table. This time we got the razor clams and mackerel during both visits and those were our favorite. Razor clams were still the best we've eaten to date. Mackerel perfectly pan fried with skin that easily separated. The tartar like sauce was a great complement for the fish. The octopus was cooked nicely and served in a tomato sauce with chopped veggies. The calamari rings were crisp on the outside and tender inside, a good dish but portion seemed small. As usual a tasty serving of seafood at reasonable prices.

Came to try some mussels, and they were very fresh. Also got an order of the kibbeling. The food…read morewas very delicious and affordable. It was a small cozy little place.

This place is great! We randomly passed by from the Midi train station. You get a kilo of fresh…read moreseafood for $25 euro! Most of the staff do not really speak English but they are super friendly!

Do not miss this opportunity - just down the road from all the moules and frites and waffles is…read morethis place where you select your seafood by the kilo and the staff cook it up however you like or just cook it the way they think you should eat it!! Outstanding! And easily the cheapest meal we had in Brussels!

When in Belgium, you must have some Belgian mussels. My favorite item here is their mussels in…read morecream and garlic sauce. The mussels are fresh and flavorful, and you can't help but slurp, I mean scoop up, some of the cream and garlic sauce in between each mussel. The other items are not bad, but nothing to write home about: Flemish beef stew, meatballs in tomato sauce, or even mussels with plain white wine (1 star off). Overall, Le Bistro is a good...bistro...option for some local foods.

Food was ok. We went for the rabbit stew on my birthday. Kind of tasted like chicken? Pork knuckle…read morehad a sweet and savory marinate. Salad was a center attraction. Lasagña was t bad either. You have to try Belgium waffles while in Belgium, obviously. Servers were friendly but forgot about a few of our dishes. We waited forever until everyone got their food. We sat outside during a rainy day but the restaurant itself seemed classic with a wooden rustic vibe.

Went there on a recommendation from our taxi driver in Paris during our ride to Gare du Nord…read morestation. He had highly recommended it and we were not disappointed! We arrived early and were the first customers. We selected our seafood from a wide variety of different species of fish and crustaceans. We selected the sole, sardines, calamari, large tiger prawns, whole anchovies, dorade and a single portion of paella. We also ordered a side of salad, coleslaw, green beans. The seafood was ordered as grilled, except for the anchovies (fried). We were served by a friendly staff that were accommodating and pleasant. When our selections were ready, we were served a beautiful presentation of our seafood, along with some bread and our sides. So delicious and fresh! Everything was cooked to perfection! Needless to say, we were so impressed with the taste and quality of everything! We would highly recommend this place!

Exactly the kind of place I like. You enter and order from a wide variety of fish and seafood what…read moreyou want to put on the grill or fry up. All you take gets weitghted and you pay per kilo. As simple as that. The deal is pretty good too. You pay 22€ per kilo, which is a very good deal, or 35€ per kilo for things labeled as "royal" like king prawns, tuna fillet, langoustine etc... I know this kind of places are common in Southern Europe but I had no idea you could find one in Brussels. The place is not fancy at all. I wouldn't recommend it for a date or your annyversary dinner, but if you feel like a god night out with your buddies (who enjoy eating) that's a great place. The reasons why it doesn't get five stars are that 1) the service was a bit sloppy. We had to re-order drinks and side dishes more than once. 2) They need to upgrade their salad choice. Boiled carrots, cucumbers and peppers aren't enough to accompany such a great variety of fish.

The customer service was outstanding and the food portions were higher than expected. I would come…read moreback here next time.

Last night's dinner was packed, with all the outdoor tables full. Luckily, we were able to get a…read moretable inside. We noticed many guests ordering the paella, so we decided to try the seafood paella along with six oysters, escargot, and a salad. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the customer service was excellent. Overall, all the seafood tasted fresh and flavorful. However, the seafood in the paella was slightly overcooked, which caused it to lose some of its natural juiciness and affected the texture. Other than that, everything else was great, and we had an enjoyable dining experience. :)

Great! They are good and confident and don't need my review,,,but...here I go anyway! It's small…read morebut very cozy so when I got there...No tables available and they don't take reservations! I left to find something else but tried my luck & coming back. Glad I did! They have wine, but as I was told, beer is their thing. The food was excellent and the staff are colorful and efficient as the flow between tables! I had the meatballs (2 large ones), meals come with a small salad and a side & bread! The beer selection is wide. Mostly Belgium ones. Other tables had what looked like delicious tuna, lasagna and stew which they all seemed to enjoy.

I am so sorry to not rave about this place like everyone else did…read more To start with the positives: -cute, cozy spot inside with a few outdoor tables. No reservations, so you have to wait in line. Luckily, the line moved pretty quickly and we were able to be seated inside. -service was great. The fabulously dressed flamboyant gentleman was kind and helpful. The sassy woman was hilarious! -Portions are pretty decently sized and priced fairly Why three stars? I just didn't enjoy anything that we ordered. Sadly, it was my least favorite meal that we had in Belgium. Based on all the reviews, I think it's clear that it's not the place per se, but what I was looking for. That being said, I still must be honest. What we ordered: Cheddar Croquettes (2 for 14 Euros): Just ok and this was one of the things that I felt was overpriced Carpaccio of Smoked Beef with White Truffle Oil (18 Euros): Again, just ok Meatloaf with "Jack Pepper" sauce (26 Euros): "Jack Pepper" means something different in Brussels. It was basically a peppercorn gravy. I wasn't a fan, but Jim G. enjoyed it. With this, we had frites and a small side salad. I know many people recommend that Flemish Beef Stew, but we already had that at Fin de Siecle, and I couldn't imagine that any place would top it, so we didn't get it here. Ultimately, this place isn't for me, but I seem to be in the minority.

My husband and I accidentally found this small fish mongol on our first day in Brussels right…read morebefore joining the river cruise. We were pleasantly surprised by the fresh and delicious seafood they served. We ordered the mussels in a white creamy flavorful broth served in a dutch oven. Both aromatic with fresh "seafood sweetness" taste. The Bouillabaisse has generous portions of fresh cod fish, prawns and calamari - the broth is so yummy! The chilled white chablis paired very well with the food we ordered. We also saw people at another table who ordered scallops that looked delicious. The owner told me that the chopped fresh raw scallops were topped with truffle oil. We had wanted to return the next day but unfortunately the owners were going on vacation for a month.

Super fun restaurant - The fish is caught fresh and they have a chalkboard that tells you what kind…read moreof fish will be used for each menu item. All of the fish came out super fresh, crispy, and flavorful. My favorite was the "monthly special", which was a spicy Cajun seasoning - but I also really enjoyed the Lemon & Basil and the Rosemary Thyme flavors as well. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the options here. One thing to note though - service is a bit slow since I assume they're making and frying everything to order in the back for freshness, so just be prepared to wait a bit for your food.

Delicious spot to get different kinds of fish and chips in Brussels! It's in the city center area…read moreand the fish was so fresh, chips were good & sauces were very tasty! Prices were also reasonable for the portion and location.

Even though you're in the middle of tourist central, we had a wonderful lunch here!…read more We originally requested to sit outside, but as it looked like it might rain, the host suggested we sit inside, which was very nice. Started with an excellent, and reasonably priced, bottle of Chablis (44 Euros). We also got a really interesting amuse that paired perfectly with the wine. The Moules Poulette (33 Euros) were huge and delicious, and of course come with good frites. Jim G. ordered a Linguine aux Fruits de Mer (32 Euros), which was amazing! Honestly, one of the best dishes on our trip and so unlike him to order! Full of scampi, langoustines, prawns, and mussels, with an amazing sauce, but not too heavy. Great service and an excellent meal! We would return here if in Brussels again. I'd suggest having a reservation, as it was pretty busy, even for lunch on a Tuesday.

I got a pineapple juice and did the 40 Euro deal. With that I got mussels, salmon, and dessert. The…read morefood was outstanding and the service was incredible. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful and sitting outside felt great! The best restaurant I've been to in Brussels so far!

Many websites list this restaurant as being temporarily closed. It's not. It operates a…read morereservations-only format in a classic setting with traditional service and very, very tight seating. Seemed like everyone aside from me was a local who greeted the staff fondly. The tasting menu was a steal at 82 euro or thereabout. Very good lobster, excellent sole.

Wow, we had a magnificent dinner here! The fish was magnificently prepared! If you like fish and…read morewant a special evening out, this is a good choice. It is quite small, so make a reservation. The menu is pricey and limited. Every dish we had was excellent! We met several different tables of locals who have been coming here for years.