We had the best experience dinning at Brussels on Sunday night! We just find out they also have a Happy Hour from 4-6pm. The food was outstanding and delicious! Julian was amazing and made the experience even better! Definitely recommend Brussels Bistro in San Clemente! read more

Tried this place as i was visiting the area and this had good reviews and pretty pics so i thought "why not" the food is actually soooo bomb. the staff is friendly, and the cocktails are so fireeee ! read more

Brussels Bistro - chicken & waffles - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

My friend I went back here as it was good last time. I got the salmon this time which was ok, but nothing stood out about it either. Got these cheese balls as an appetizer, which were really good. Especially with this garlicy sauce they can give you for it and the lemon. The staff was a bit forgetful to bring items to the table when asked. And they also spilled part of my French fries and didn't seem to care they did so. read more

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restaurant advertises 'open until 10pm' but if foot traffic is slow, they will close early without updates to public communication ~ that is not fair to the consumer. read more

Ordered lamb shank and beef bourguignon. Both were surprisingly bland. Lamb shank was perfectly cooked but bland. Mash potatoes were heavy. Beef boug... was chewy and bland, lacking in wine flavor. Both were under salted. The thin apple tart was excellent. Side green salad was large and vinegaret dressing quite good. There may be other items on the menu that are great as reviews indicate but overall this was a disappointment. Ambiance and service is good. We would not order either entree again. Can recommend side salad and desert. read more

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

Delightful place in beautiful San Clemente. Great food, great service. Wild definitely go back. read more

Brussels Bistro - Bar area - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

Such a great Belgian bistro with a great selection of draft beers and really tasty dishes. We tried the beer flight, and the fruit beer on tap was definitely the highlight. They offer other fruit beers, but those come in bottles. The service was excellent. The staff also helped us pick out the right beers to our flight. We ordered the Escargots, which were amazing and came with a warm, delicious baguette. We tried the Burger and the Carbonara. The Burger was solid, with a bun that was more like ciabatta than brioche, and the patty itself was juicy and delicious. The Carbonara, though, was the real standout--it was so creamy and packed with parmesan, definitely one of the best I've had. The place itself has a modern vibe, making it perfect for hanging out with friends. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Amazing food! Their omelet was the best I've ever had. Their servers were polite and friendly. The manager checked on us several times as well as the wait staff. The branding was one of the best "theming to customer experience" examples I've ever seen right down to the fact that your receipt is handed the you in a replicate of a Brussels passport and the color of the "passport" is the exact match to an actual Brussels passport. I can't wait to eat at this place for dinner. read more

This review is a little late. A few weeks ago we went to Brussels Bistro for my husband's birthday. Our servers name was Alix and she was beyond awesome. She knew all specials inside and out and all the details of the menu. She and the rest of the staff really outdid themselves. The food was incredible also. Totally recommend Brussels Bistro! read more

When I saw they had an authentic White Asparagus soup on the menu, I HAD to check this place out. But like most asparagus soups, it wasn't amazing. The flavor was close enough, but it was too heavy on the flour and there were even huge chunks of flour that hadn't dissolved in it, which wasn't appetizing. The patty on the veggie burger was really good. Liked whatever the sauce was that came on it too. They didn't have the Lumiere cocktail so I ordered the La Ofrenda instead and it was good, not great. I'm glad the server told me the fries were twice-fried in duck fat when I ordered them because I'm a vegetarian and would not have enjoyed that. She offered the canola oil option instead which I appreciated. I'd come back to try other stuff for sure. Overall pleasant experience. read more

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I had dinner with my husband, a girlfriend and her husband here. I was surprised at how popular this place is on a Wednesday night. Parking is not easy as he had to circle the block. Service was excellent and main entree portions I thought were a very good size. 2 people could easily split a salad and a main course. It does not have good optios for vegetarians, so if the majority of the party is vegetarian I wouldn't recommend this place. But if you like meat and/or seafood then this is agood option. read more

Brussels Bistro - Check - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

Service was good. The highlight of our lunch was the french fries because they are fried in tallow, much better than the crap seed oils that most other places use. I also got the burger which our server recommended, and it unfortunately did not taste very good at all. Very disappointing for a $20 burger that wasn't even grass-fed. I'm just glad it came with french fries. I will only come back here for the french fries as long as they keep frying it in tallow. read more

Foods were excellent, the portions were huge. Sara was our server and she was fun and attentive. The place was crowded but not too low that we can still talk. Our kids love the place and we'll come back in the future. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time on Saturday. First the bad: I ordered the Creamy Chicken and a side of mashed potatoes. The creamy chicken was very skimpy and more importantly tasted like it came out of a Campbell Soup can. There was absolutely no flavor. The mashed potatioies also had no flavor and was cold. I did not send it back nor did I mention my issues. The good: The beet salad was excellent. Alix was our waitress and she was very good, attentive, etc. We will not return even though perhaps another meal would be much better. read more

We went here for a family dinner are were impressed all around. Excellent service with servers that knew how to pronounce all the food items. Menu had plenty of options for everyone and they had a great selection of Belgian beer and cocktails. A little on the pricey side but very competitive relative to all the expensive restaurants around here. read more

Very good European flavor restaurant! I will come back again. Try happy hour menus. Bitterballen. Brussels Sprouts are very good as well not traditional. Very good. read more

Brussels Bistro - Bitterballen taste good - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

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We were exploring downtown and came in here due to the great reviews and happy hour.. happy hour that was found out is only Sunday- Thursday (but not Tuesday) - so disappointed to say the least. Either way we pressed on. We choose to sit at the bar and were greeted a few moments are being seated. They have a variety of Belgium beers on tap and offer a verity of mixed drinks. We went for the croquettes (cheese & beef) $20, 1/2 portion of oysters $19, french baguette $5, and beers of course. The croquettes were fresh and good. The cheese was creamy and almost potato consistency but melted once you bite into it. The Beef was described to us as blended (which sounds gross) I would have said slow cooked to the point it is melting in your mouth. The oysters were a sad excuse. They were tiny, dark and flavorless. The bread is not special. I cannot for the life of me figure out why every was raving like its the best bread in the world. Its basic, standard - and I thought it was complimentary ( it's not. ) read more

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

Great Place! Service is amazing and the food we ordered was spot on. Definitely a place we'll visit every time we visit San Clemente read more

Brussels Bistro - Lamb Shank - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

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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!

if you want a good breakfast or brunch in a good price, really tasty and satisfying. This is the right place. Rachel was my waitress so cute. She gave us a good suggestion read more

Brussels never disappoints. The mussels are incredible and each broth seems better than the last, but I recommend the Chorizo. The beer flight is incredible as well, it is recommended for anybody wanting to try multiple great beers on tap. We have always had incredible service and always feel like we are well attended to. It can get a bit noisy inside but isn't too bad. It's very fun when somebody has a birthday as music plays throughout the restaurant and a sparkler laden mousse is served. read more

Brussels Bistro - 8.4 Tripel Karmeliet - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

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

The food is absolutely amazing! The inside of the restaurant is perfect for dinner with beautiful decor and ambiance. The service is very quick! I definitely recommend the mussels and the Brussels sprouts(that's what they're known for). If you're in San Clemente it's one of the best restaurants in the city. If you have celiac this place has tons of options read more

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So we've been here before years ago and it was incredible. We're local and haven't been in a while so we decided to have a nice dinner and order pick up. Mussels weren't properly cleaned. The broth was whatever. The chicken was like dog food. Also WORST OF ALL MY HUSBAND HAS GOTTEN FOOD POISONING! He has to fly out tomorrow for a convention for work and he's sick because you your food! It's just unacceptable. ONE STAR. I wouldn't eat here it's not good how it used to be. Must be a different chef or nobody cares anymore read more

Food was excellent! Mushroom toast was filling and rich, the toast itself was delicious too. Chorizo mussels were our favorite- with lots of saffron/chorizo/mussel juice at the end. We ordered extra toast to dip into this! Salmon and shrimp fettuccini was surprisingly good too, we were torn on ordering because it came with smoked/cure salmon (not cooked) but it worked in the dish! Would come back. Next time I'll try cocktails too. read more

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The food quality was satisfactory; however, the hygiene practices of the employees were concerning. Servers were handling bread from the freezer with bare hands. After toasting, the bread fell onto the table without any plate underneath. Employees did not wash their hands before or after handling the bread and continued with their tasks, such as taking orders and cleaning tables, without proper hygiene measures in place. read more

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All you can eat Mussels! and with any sauce! What more can I say? Very tasty fries, cold beer and a great atmosphere. Stop in every time I'm in San Clemente read more

Had a wonderful meal here. Our waitress Sarah was super helpful and pleasant. Brussel sprouts were the best I've ever had.Great ambience and situated on the beautiful Avenida Del Mar read more

Brussels Bistro - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

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First time at Brussels Bistro, and I really enjoyed the food! I got the Carbonara and it was delicious, with freshly grated cheese on top. The drinks were pretty good. We were celebrating an engagement with some friends, and the restaurant brought out a complimentary dessert with a sparkler. We all loved that, it was such a fun treat! I am taking off one star because even though we had a reservation for 8, we weren't seated until 8:30, and they only finally sat us because I asked them to put two of their open tables together. Overall, I think this place needs to be better about reservations and seating people on time, but the food is great. I'd love to check this place out again. read more

Brussels Bistro - Celebration Mousse au Chocolat - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

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I'm a regular at the Laguna Beach location so decided to give this new location a try. Let's start with drinks. They serve cocktails, beer and wine. The beer selection is impressive as they have a variety of Belgium beers on tap and in bottles that you would have a hard time finding anywhere else. As for the food it's definitely authentic Belgium. For apps try their croquettes with cheese or meat. It's like a fried ball with melted cheese or meat inside. The meat version is called bitterballen. They have a nice variety of mussels dishes with different broth options as well. I usually go with the yellow curry broth. Goes perfectly with the thick cut fries. The ribs and paella are also great options. For dessert I would recommend the sugar tart, it's s classic Belgium dish served warm with some ice cream. Service is great and ambiance is nice too with indoor and outdoor seating. They have parking in the back as well which is very convenient so you don't have to deal with the hassle of parking on the street. read more

Decided to stop for dinner to wait out traffic on the way back to Carlsbad. Found this fantastic cozy bistro. Exceptional food, great beer selection, and wonderful service. Will definitely be back. read more

The food was just amazing! Highly recommend the Boeuf Bourguignon - 24 hour slow cooked beef in red wine sauce, bacon, carrots, pearl onion, mushrooms . Loved it and I want to come back.... read more

Amazing lunch and service yesterday afternoon. Abby, our waitress, was friendly, professional, and able to answer our questions. I had the veggie burger, on Abby's recommendation, which was excellent as well as the quinoa salad. There was plenty for dinner last night as well. Wonderful experience! read more

Great place to get some delicious food and drinks. The service is awesome. 100% recommend this place if you are in the area. The bartender max makes sure you feel welcomed from the minute you walk in read more

We visited Brussels on a quiet Monday night. The place was packed and hopping! It was a fun atmosphere! We started with some shared appetizers: fresh oysters and coquettes. Each was great in its own way. Our entrees were hanger steak (melt in your mouth), boeuf bourguignon (fabulous), lamb shank (fall off the bone) and Sole Meunière (delicious) ! An enjoyable time was had by all... read more

Once again 4 entrees, each one unique, beautifully prepared and served HOT. Beef bourginoun is the go to; salmon and leeks in coconut sauce to die for; shredded chicken in mushroom cream sauce over puff pastry is delish comfort food; and the special lamb shank over ratatouille was exceptional. Delightful wine list. Chamay on tap (but a little stale). Beet salad enough to share. Highly recommend--great atmosphere and service! read more

Brussels Bistro - Chicken and mushrooms over puff pastry - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

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We really enjoyed the ambiance and area of the restaurant. We had the Brussels which were good but there's not very many and they were cold (I think they are supposed to be) I just prefer them warm. The mussels marinere were pretty good but the shells kept breaking in half and was clear they had been over cooked. The desert was amazing. We will definitely come back! Want to check out the Sunday Bottomless brunch. Note: hours posted on yelp are not correct read more

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The host here is adorable and the waitress who took my order was lovely. I went to get my nails done and picked up my order after! I really like the garlic butter sauce that the shrimp was floating in. Not on the diet plan AT ALL but delicious! Bf liked his roasted salmon with leeks and he's a happy stuffed camper!! I would definitely come back and dine in soon!! read more

Brussels Bistro - Menu - Belgian Near Me - San Clemente, California

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