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    Brussels Bistro

    4.4 (470 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BRUSSELS BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Burger
    Vanessa C.

    We came for dinner on a Sunday and it was not busy at all. My family loved the food. It's full of comfort. You choose your entre and a side.

    Crab cakes, Brussels Sprouts, kids meal
    Lilee N.

    Cute little spot. The food was great. Casual place to get drinks and grab a bite to eat. We actually came because of a craving for Belgian waffles. While that was a slight disappointment (it's not the Liege waffle we expected), everything else we ordered for dinner was on point. The cone of fries, a must. Mussels, well of course. The beef bourguignon was exceptional. Brussel sprout appetizer was a surprising delight. For dessert, the mousse is shareable. Service was friendly. Thet came by often to check in on us. Kid friendly as well.

    cappuccino small for $6
    Leslie C.

    Had a nice brunch here on sunday. Service was pretty good though I had to ask for a water refill twice Ordered the mussels and the waffles with whip cream strawberries and syrup. Everything was quite tasty. Hubby loved the mussels. Prices area tad high but overall a nice meal here's

    Mussels
    Jennifer P.

    We sat at the bar and were helped immediately. Servers were helpful and quick, food was delicious l, everything we ordered was so good. The cheese croquettes esp were a favorite of the table.

    Boeuf Bourguignon- very good! A little salty but fantastic
    Maddison H.

    Ambience 4.5/5 - it's quiet and casual, I prefer a place with some booths and more amber lighting but not bad! Boeuf Bourguignon- 5/5, a little salty but so very good. Piping hot and very filling Ratatouille-2/5, got it as my side for the boef bourguignon, it was mushy and pretty flavorless. Fries- 5/5, piping hot, crispy and large. Came with ketchup and aioli, the aioli just was mayo I think so that was pretty sub par but the fries themselves were good. Carbonara- my husband got this so I can't really rate it but it was good! Not your traditional carbonara, but good. Kids meatball- 5/5, very soft and flavorful! Came with fries. All in all, possibly a bit overpriced for the quality of some of the dishes but the menu is very good and I will be back!

    Meatballs Liégeoise with Mashed Potatoes on side
    Darrin D.

    Another great meal at Brussels Bistro. The unseasonably warm weather brought out lots of people strolling Del Mar this evening. So nice to sit next to the open windows and people watch while sipping a Belgian beer. Started off with the great French fries with ketchup and mayo on the side. Nice and crispy and cooked in beef tallow. Wife had the beef bourguignon and I had the meatballs in a sweet sauce. Both were great and served very hot in metal crocks. We both had leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. Thanks to excellent attentive service from server Brandon, who also recommended a nice Belgian non alcoholic beer I had not tried before. Cheers!

    Caesar Salad
    Allyson D.

    The atmosphere of this place is relaxing and allows fresh ocean air in through their large windows. On the weekends, they offer a brunch, plus their regular menu. I enjoyed the mushroom soup and a side house salad. The side salad had tomato wedges which can be a turnoff for some, but for me, I liked the juicy tomate. The mushroom soup came with a puff pastry which was nice to dip into the earthy soup. I'd get the soup again. My boyfriend ordered a Caesar salad, and it was a nice size. He wanted something refreshing so he was satisfied. Our waiter was good. She was patient since we took awhile to figure out what we wanted to order and she was great at answering our questions about the menu.

    Escargots
    Lissa L.

    From start to finish, our experience at Brussels Bistro was absolutely delightful. Our server Julian (very cute, not gonna lie), listened to our preferences before making his suggestions. Our son ordered the steak, while I ordered the fish and my husband ordered the restaurant's specialty - mussels! While waiting, we people-watched and noticed how so many of the patrons seemed familiar with the staff. We realized they were regulars. It was reassuring to see because it meant we picked a great place to celebrate my husband's birthday. The restaurant wasn't that huge but they truly optimized the space and made sure there was enough space between tables for private conservations as well as navigable footpaths. The vibe was chill, beachy and classy. We loved it! Our food was spectacular. Everything was cooked to perfection. The portions are huge! Be ready to take food home, regardless of your appetite. You get so much bang for your buck. Thanks to this restaurant and to Julian for making my husband feel so special on his birthday. They sent us a special chocolate mousse with a sparkler to mark the occasion. We were so grateful for that - it came at a time when he needed it. This restaurant has made us lifelong fans and we fully intend to visit them even if we live a good hour and change away. THAT'S how good the food and service are.

    Sara F.

    Great experience all around: the food and service is 5 star. They even sang for our 1 year olds birthday. He was mesmerized. Mushroom soup so good! Beef Bourgeon 5 stars! Beet salad yummy! French fries holy moly! Chocolate mousse yum! Corey was our server he was wonderful.

    Le bar et l'ambience!

    Phénomène! Un resto parfait français et belge. Tous les plats classiques préparé frais, du très bon service. Ça te met en Europe comme un TGV! Et une ambience provençal. Très spéciale! Mon nouveau restaurant favorite! Mon dieu!

    Beer flight
    Laura K.

    We had a great evening at Brussels sitting outside on their indoor/outdoor patio. The decor is fun and chic, service is exactly what you want and food/drinks are perfect. The table shared the fries and Brussels as appetizers, then I shared food with my friend; the mushroom soup served in a crock with a puff pastry shell and the trout almondine. It was all wonderful and we will be back soon!

    Brunch menu
    Leanne D.

    Always wanted to try this place so I was excited to come here. Unfortunately, no one at our table really ordered any of the Belgium styled food today so I will definitely need to come back. Everyone wanted to eat somewhat light since we knew we were going to enjoy ice cream later and also because of the warmer temps we didn't want to eat anything too heavy. Our table ordered the Mediterranean salad with chicken, mushroom soup with puff pastry, Caesar salad and the bacon quiche with a side salad. Food and service was good but somewhat pricey based on the amount of food you are given. The base price for a salad was around $17 but by the time you add a protein it's an additional $10-$15 which is an expensive salad especially because the salad was not very big for $30. It seemed many of the menu items was ala carte. Even the omelettes didn't include a protein so by the time you add a protein for $5-$12 it is an expensive omelette. I would like to come back on a Tuesday for their mussels or try their happy hour menu. My overall rating is a 3.5 based on service and ambience but the food and value, based on what we ordered today was a 3. Based on other reviews maybe we just didn't order the right things so I would give it another try.

    Salmon in sauce
    John S.

    The portions were substantial and the service was excellent (Thank you, Juan). We ordered the Roasted Salmon, Boeuf Bourguignon and three sides: Cassolette Veggies (a large portion of perfectly roasted vegetables), Asparagus (large stalks, perfectly cooked) and bread (crusty & crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside). The salmon was served on top of a coconut-based sauce and was flavorful, though the sauce was a little too "rich" (fatty) for my taste. The slow-cooked Boeuf was served in a pot containing well-over a typical serving and with many vegetables. Once again, it was flavorful, though a little too rich for my taste. A flight of Belgian beers complimented my meal.

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    Great food and drinks.......the services was outstanding and environment is warm and welcoming....we will be back again and again......

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    Amazing and delicious food. Such a cute spot and the service is friendly. Can't wait to come back

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    Legitimately the best fries I have had in my life. Pork shank was also fantastic. Best meal we had in San Clem!

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    Fantastic experience! Delicious food. Impevcable service Great breakfast served on weekends can't wait to return for lunch and dinner ‍

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