One of my favorite michelin star places in Europe. Lunch set is a nice deal (very affordable)…read more Food and ingredients are on point and service is superb. Deserve a 5-star rating

Items ordered: Shrimp, Lemon Balm, White Cheese…read moreCodfish Espuma with Red Pepper and Onion Cod with Goose Liver Croquette, Hazelnut, Cauliflower Mousseline Carpaccio of Salmon, Oyster Cream, Kaffir Lime Red Wine, Olive, Beer, Country, Wheat, Baguette with Butter and Anchovy Butter, Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper Brittany Blue Lobster a la Press with Heart of Sweetbreads, Asparagus, Potatoes Mouselline Floating Island with Raspberries and English Cream Baba with Spices, Pineapple, Mojito Sorbet, Chantilly, Biscuit Mignardises Holding onto Two Michelin Stars for several years, perhaps a bit of a surprise considering its lobby location inside the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Sea Grill by Yves Mattagne was targeted for one reason for lunch on a Thursday, the 12h00 finding the room mostly empty though eventually a few seats in the cavernous lux dining room would fill. Perhaps a bit too "business" to qualify as fine-dining, the service staff undoubtedly one of the most professional and stiff encountered in all of Belgium, Sea Grill likely goes unnoticed by many epicurean travelers in a city where the Chef also runs one of the most desired 'rooms with a view' in the world, but for those looking for an "experience" it is the 29kg Pure Silver Lobster Press that comes calling, the creation from Christofle one of only five the world has ever seen. No doubt a pricy place, all the moreso when opting for the Brittany Blue Lobsters prepared tableside a la press, it was with brief temptation offered by the Chef's tasting that the decision was instead made to simply go all-in on an entrée plus desert selection, the total cost of the main course - for two - €190 with dessert and water bringing the total to €223. Explaining that the Lobster first needed to be cooked in the kitchen, the total meal just under two hours with front and back end loaded with leisurely paced treats, it was with one canapé plus three amuses that the afternoon got started, the espuma of Cod much like Brandade de Morue with an ethereal texture while the Goose Liver Croquette burst with deep, rich sapor. More than a little impressed by the bread selection, both the Red Wine and Olive amongst the best of the best with Anchovy Butter particularly noteworthy on the latter, it was just under an hour after seating that the polished Silver Press was wheeled tableside, the display catching eyes of everyone in the dining room as the staff presented each item individually between bouts of spinning and repositioning the crustacean's carapace, the Lobster soon plated with an enormous Sweetbread breaded and roasted before being hemisected. Monitored from afar as I dined with a smile, more Asparagus, Potatoes and Sauce brought as needed without request, there is little doubt that this rich a composition is something best shared by a pair as suggested but happy to partake in such indulgence it was with slow bites that every single drop was enjoyed, the balance of the sauce even wiped up with a piece of bread. Truly a luxurious experience, but not one yet ready to wrap, it was after a brief tour to see the rest of the restaurant that a fresh Dessert napkin was delivered, the Ille Flottante matching the Espuma for levity while the composed Baba was a unique spin on the original that makes one curious about the pastry kitchen's other creations, a thought furthered by the craftsmanship put into each of the four mignardises.

Great service and excellent food! We drop by Brussels for 1 day and decided to try this place. You…read morecan tell that its a couple running the restaurant. Guy was very friendly and tentative. Chef put out excellent dishes. We definitely come back if we ever get a chance to visit the city again.

After our time in Paris, we took the high speed train to Amsterdam. We decided that it would be fun…read moreto spend a day in Brussels! What an amazing city, such old city with so many gothic buildings to look at. Before we departed Brussels, we wanted to have a nice Valentines day dinner. I somehow came across this somewhere online and we made reservations! We decided to do the tasting menu because it was a special occasion! We started with some saint jacques citron and oyster. It was delightful! Then we were given cuttlefish sashimi with yuzu and shizo. After that, then came the razor clams. Favorite #1 of the night. It was my first time eating razor clams, they were so tender and juicy. There was lots of garlic and it was delicious! I wish we could of gotten more! Then came favorite #2, crab spaghetti. Oh boy, they did not skimp on the crab. Practically every bite was carby, buttery, garlicy and crabby. I was happy! Then came the main, which was pig / laqured octopus / braised endive, aka roasted pork belly, grilled octopus! The octopus was tender and delicious, the pork belly was good but pretty heavy. To end the night was a scoop of some chocolate Grenache with a little sea salt on top. Overall, if you are a lover of seafood, then this will be the place for you! I love the aesthetic of the restaurant! You have to walk through the kitchen to get to the dining room!

We were actually just looking for a restaurant that wasn't hot. (It was really hot that day.)…read more Plat du jour was super-fresh sardines, and it came with frites, salad, and a drink, for 18 EUR. The service was obviously not industry trained, but they were friendly and receptive.

Clean, bright place with a great fish market at the front. This allows you to choose your starter/…read moreentree' before it's cooked. Very good value, flexibility to suit any palate and appetite. Be sure to try the Moroccan Tea.

My partner and I were wandering through Brussels looking for dinner, and happened upon this cozy…read morelittle place. We liked the feel of the place, and the menu had some interesting options so we gave it a shot. The mussels were great, but the standout star was the sea bass with lentils and some kind of demi-glace bases sauce. The service was very good; everyone was very friendly. We realized over the course of the night that it must be quite popular with local people, since people kept coming by to check whether tables were available.

I came in search of a place that serves Anguilles au vert (eel in green sauce), which was something…read moreI wanted to try before leaving Belgium. It was kind of hard to find at regular restaurants, but this place had it on the menu! It's a tad expensive for the small portions, but you can fill up on fries and bread, lol. The food was well prepared and very fresh. Service was slow, though not by much more than average in the area. The set menu at dinner is a great deal for 25 euros but portions are small.

Marvellous place to taste meat. Réservâtes is absolutely…read morenecessary Service is very gentle.

Fantastic local find close to my hotel. The steaks were delicious, service was fantastic, and the…read morestaff accommodating. I did not have a reservation, they fit me in by telling me I could have the table for 90min. Thank you!!!!

Great fan of this place! Amazing meat, great service, good wine list (not too expensive) and chill…read moreatmosphere. We went there for a late cosy diner with friends, perfect spot! Will go back for sure!

Great service, great food, very friendly staff. Booking advised. Not open at the weekend which is…read morenot ideal. Nice garden area for summer evening eating.

TLDR - Don't be scared by the €€€ price indicator. The combos are affordable and have good…read moreselections. Quality shellfish. This is one of the many seafood restaurants along the water fountain. Although Yelp's cost indicator is €€€, the combo starts at €30/35 (can't remember exactly). We ordered it. There was a lot of food. The selection was decent: mussels, oysters, lobster, steak, fish, etc.. The oysters were fresh and came with garnishments. The half lobster was sufficient portion wise. Fish filet was generous in portion. Dessert was heavenly. We left happy and stuffed. Services was professional and efficient during our visit. In addition to lobster, oysters and mussels, there are other shellfish available by weight on menu. I could see myself ordering them should I had stayed longer. Venue is classy. Outdoor seating is really nice.

Here is the 3-1-1:…read more Food: With the many options of seafood restaurants in the main square of Brussels, L'Huitriere is a good option. Plenty of seafood options and unique preparations such as the baked mussels in tomato and pesto; it was like a pizza without the dough as the mussels served in a baking dish smothered in the broth and each mussel had full of the tomato/pesto flavor.... a good starter. For the entrée of lobster in truffle champagne sauce, the description sounded better than the actual dish as the truffle flavor was not present but the overall not a bad dish as the cream sauce was nice accompaniment to the rice. The Atlantic salmon steak with sauté potatoes was grilled nicely and a good but not memorable dish. Service: Excellent service and the plates are brought out quickly and each course is paced very well. The waiters provide recommendations and are very friendly. Ambiance: Very busy as it is close to the main square so many tourists. Plenty of seating indoors and out so they do give you options on where you seat. Nice décor of paintings and artful lighting and the lobster tank is between the dining area and kitchen, so you can the see the lobsters being fished out as orders are placed.

Pricey and often packed place but ... the grilled octopus is out of this world and the service is…read morealways top-notch. I would love them to renew a little bit their menu in order to discover new treats.

I love their octopus! The burrata is always good. The menu is not too big but varied…read more My friend was disappointed in the vongole, which come with bottarga (maybe a bit surprising indeed, and bottarga is definitely an acquired taste -which I have developed ;)). Also the cheese wasn't good: it was announced as parmigiano while it was pecorino (or grano padano?), and it was dry (possibly from the crust?). However! The owner came out and explained the cheese came from a bag and that they didn't always test bags upon opening. He totally agreed with our opinion and replaced the cheese. Additionally, he didn't charge us for the vongole because "She hasn't eaten anything". Very client-friendly experience thus! (And I repeat: loooove the octopus :))