I wanted some seafood for my first meal in Brussels and specifically walked over here after all the…read morereviews I read. This was a combo fish monger and restaurant in one. Large refrigerated cases faced the street with a variety of fresh fish, shellfish and premade seafood items. In the back the kitchen and food prep were visible and completed restaurant or to go orders were queued at its own counter (though staff would drop off at your table). Prices were quite reasonable comparing them to other restaurants in the more touristy streets. Also the cashier was very friendly with both locals and visitors. My favorite was the razor clams followed by the mussels and fish soup. Each was nicely seasoned and good size/ meaty for the shellfish. A separate bowl was also provided to hold all the empty shells. The WCs were located down a spiral staircase in the rear of the restaurant and was tiny. Overall a great start to my eating in Brussels.

Thank you, Mer du Nord for giving me one of my favorite meals during a recent European trip. I'm a…read moreherring lover and I got to try both pickled herring and Dutch-style cured herring (the kind that you see people dip in chopped onions and dangle by the tail and eat with their head tilted back.) I loved them both, but since I was not sure I would ever get to try the Dutch style in my life-time and despite it being a bucket list food, I was so enormously grateful. Even more grateful because it tasted amazing. I plowed through more than one I must admit. I might never get to try it again so I had to get more than one. Don't judge me. LOL. Anyway, the lady that helped me once I had one of the pickled and one of the cured ones was very patient and very kind. She seemed genuinely interested in what I thought and listened to me as I gushed like a fan boy over their products. I will never forget that and I was very appreciative. The place is pretty close to central, downtown Brussels and it was nice to just go to a table out in a courtyard and enjoy one of the favorite things I had on that trip. It was awesome.

We had a reservation (highly recommended) for 6pm and were seated immediately. Friendly staff and…read morevery good service. Food (rack of lamb and paella) was delicious.

We stopped by The Lobster House for dinner while on our honeymoon in Brussels, and wow... such a…read moregreat choice. They're famous for their seafood paella with lobster, which is a must-try here. We skipped it since we wanted to save our full paella experience for Barcelona. I ordered the seafood spaghetti and my husband fell in love with it lol. There's something special about the sauce, so rich and flavorful. It was so good that we had to come back again before leaving the city. We also had the mussels, of course. You can't come to Brussels and not do "mussels in Brussels." The white wine sauce was amazing, and the frites that came with it were hot, fresh, and perfect for dipping. Portions are generous and everything is great for sharing. We also loved the fresh rolls they bring out at the start. The service is great! The ambiance is cozy and relaxed, perfect for a casual dinner or a special night out. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. If I'm ever back in Brussels, I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

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.

Huge portions. Even more humongous desserts. You will not leave hungry. Delicious. Large variety of…read moreplates. Fast service. Cute interior. Awfully good for a restaurant in middle of tourist area.

Awful experience…read more Very slow service. First bottle of wine ordered then told out of stock so had to order a more expensive one. Forgot to put in one of our entrees, the other entree (salmon) came out cold and tough. DISGUSTING Waiter offered to basically microwave it um no thanks Second appetizer was brought out as an entree. It was mussels. That was fine. And the waiter argued with us! Our one evening in Brusselks was ruined. They are tons of cute places. Absolutely Do not go here

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.

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!

We visited from California and wanted a place away from the tourist lane. So glad we found this…read morespot. It's a quiet cozy restaurant. The owners/mangers were so welcoming and you could tell that they love what they do. The mussels were a hearty serving and so tasty (homemade Mayo). We'll definitely be coming back to this memorable spot.

So.... I like this place and would return. However, we did NOT have good mussels here. Their excuse…read morewas that it is the wrong season; they struck me as not fresh or over cooked (or perhaps a mix of those three). The steak tartar was very good. Service was very French; a little slow. Draft Maes beer on tap was fine. All-in-all, affordable and good (good frites). Their steak plate and seafood dishes that others were eating looked good as well. Indoor and outdoor seating on a nice square/plaza and slightly further down from all of the other more heavily tourists spots.

Was in Brussels for the days and stumbled into this Michelin guide recommended place. We were able…read moreto book a reservation in the morning for an 8:30 pm dinner. Reservations were filling up so I definitely recommend making one ahead of time. This was my first time trying escargot and I thought it was so delicious!! The mussels were very good, however I would have preferred to order a different sauce. We got the cream sauce, 2/4 of my party loved it, and the rest thought we would have enjoyed the garlic wine instead. The desserts were also exquisite and rich. They have a great outdoor patio to relax and enjoy your food.

Simple seafood dishes, perfectly prepared with friendly, professional service. The chef/owner…read morestopped by our table to say hello and see how we enjoyed the meal...always a great way to show that they care about the customer experience.

Super fresh fish. Amazing fish soup. Nota huge menu, but for the huge number of people, especially…read morelocals, eating here, it's one of the top places in the center city. Order at the counter, someone shouts your name. Raise your hand. Delivery!! Fast service. For as busy as it is? Super clean. Outdoor seating. Not sure what they do in the winter, but the summer is grand! Mobile bar behind it, if you want something other than beer and wine.

c'est délicieux. Best fish I've had…read more It's no wonder there's so many people recommend this place. The service is fast and you can expect your food within 10 minutes. There's indoor seating with the door open as well as outdoor seating. I tried the fried cod and it was probably the best fried cod I've ever had. It was very well prepared. It was fried perfectly with an amazing crisp. The sauce was perfect with the fish and it wasn't too overpowering. The calamari was also amazing. It also went really well with the sauce and was perfectly fried. I'm not one for grilled fish. But the Pollo was really good. It still had a lot of moisture, even though it was grilled. Delicious food

Such a good historical restaurant! They can accommodate large groups! Went here with 40+ people!…read more I love mussels from Brussels.

At first, we were unsure because the Google rating was low and the restaurant is right in the…read moremiddle of a tourist area. We didn't plan to eat here, but it was late and raining, so we decided to give it a try and we're so glad we did! When in Brussels, of course we ordered the mussels & frites and mashed potatoes with sausages. Everything was delicious. The mussels were fresh and flavorful, the fries were crispy, and the sausages with mash were comforting and tasty. I paired it with their LEON beer and it was perfect together. The staff was friendly and fast, which we appreciated. The ambiance was cozy and warm, especially nice on a rainy night. It ended up being a great experience. Definitely give it a try!