I stumbled upon this outdoor seafood tapas joint while exploring the neighborhood with a local in…read moresearch of a spot to sit and chat. Even though there were no seats available we switch gears as soon as we spotted this place, planked our elbows on the bar and got down to businesses testing some of the exciting tapas items on the hand-drawn menu. I had been in Brussels for over 24 hours and had yet to have anything fried, so fried was on my eating agenda. Cod fritters and fried mussels (which neither I nor my Brussels-born companion had ever seen) sounded like the perfect late afternoon snack to accompany our chat (as well as a glass of crisp white whine, what the hey?!). Since our spot at the bar was smack in front of the outdoor kitchen we were able to see everything prepared before our eyes. The mussels were steamed on the grill to get them out of their shell, then each one was coated in a light bread crumb mix and fried up fresh. Served with homemade tartar sauce they were beyond perfection: juicy, slightly spicy, crisp. The cod fritters were equally delicious in their tempura crust, but the mussels stole the show for sure. Who knew that you could have an authentic seaside experience in the heart of Brussels? Not me! But now that I've discovered this place you can guarantee I will be back every chance I get!

Came here for moules and I was quite disappointed with them. It barely had flavor. It was super…read morefresh but it had no taste. My dish came with bread and diced peppers and onions but it wasn't satisfying at all. The portion size was decent and the entire staff was friendly.

Really enjoyed our dinner here. Service was good and the food was excellent. Offer a casual but…read morenice environment. My friends enjoyed the sangria and I was happy with my tequila. :-). This is a great spot.

Came based on the yelp reviews. They are very wrong. Not only are the tapas not good, some are…read moreactually gross. I agree with another commenter that stated the food is cheap and not good quality at all. The warm chorizo had no flavor or spiciness. The bruschetta with tempenade had a strong fishy flavor. The free bread offered is stale, cheap, flavorless white bread. Other downsides: this is not a clean place. There are splatters of food across the walls and menus. The menu is a laminated piece of paper, two actually. They can't be bothered to consolidate and reprint new menus. It is very dark and the night we visited, VERY loud. There is a three tapa minimum per person- yet another sign the of a cheap place.

This is the worst Tapas bar I've ever been to!…read more My boyfriend and I ordered Paella Valencia, potatoes with aioli, mixed salad, Spanish salad and marinated spareribs. They didn't automatically give us bread while we were waiting, we had to ask for it. So we finally got our bread which was surprisingly very bad! What kind of tapas bar that serves dry sandwich-bread without oil, butter or aioli??? That's like eating sushi without soya saus! The rest of the food was pretty lame as well. The paella tasted a bit old, the potatoes were soft and cold, spareribs were just alright but the salads were pretty good though (but how hard is it to make salad)? The service was just weird and awkward! The waiters tried to ignore us, they looked annoyed every time we asked for something (such as salt and bread)! Don't waste your time here!

We went there with a group of 5 people and it was our first time. They have their own way for…read moreordering the food that works great for single dishes but it's just to confusing for their special combos. No one explained to us how it worked. Apparently if you want the combo menus you need to ask for it in person. So some people wanted to take some tapas with the combo menu what resulted in a better price. But at the end it wasn't billed on the receipt as the combo menu. After asking if they could just bill the price of the combo menu one of the waiters became aggressive and really impolite. If you go there you won't be treated as a customer but as if you owe something to them. That's not a feeling you want to have when you pay for a service too. And the food is really pricy and not that great. It's not horrible but just not worth it. Everything seems ok-ish but at the end you are better spending 20€ at some other place where the service is way better.

Another very good place in Brussels to taste an excellent selection of Belgian beers (including…read moremany very good ones from the tap) in the nice setting of an old Brussels café. Definitely recommended!

Tourist trap Busy!…read more Lovely place but far better stops elsewhere I'd choose something not near the little guy outside

We had tapas, the fusion ones, but it was really disappointing. Weird combinations (grilled octopus…read moredrowned in loads of melted cheese!?!), nothing seemed really fresh, overly seasoned. I really didn't like it, won't come here again. The place is not very cosy, except maybe in the back, and staff was not always that friendly. Than again we were here just days after the attacks, maybe that has had an impact on things.

Food quite's alright, the waiters I remember is quite friendly (which is not that common in…read moreBrussels), while prices are reasonable.

This is a great Spanish restaurant. We had a pumpkin aperitif followed by a cheese plate and jamon…read moreIberico. I had the filet with foie gras. The steak was cooked perfectly and the foie gras enhanced the flavor. Wines by the glass were excellent and well chosen. Finally we enjoyed a few truffles with the last sips of our wine. Perfection!

Very highend Spanish restaurant in the heart of Brussels. They have set menus for lunch starting at…read more48euros.

This place is right on the main square. It has a lot of character and the inside is rustic, wooden…read moreand beautiful. It is primarily Spanish oriented but with all the Belgian mainstays. The service was incredibly friendly and considerate. We were first placed at a very small table, but before ordering our server made sure we had a better place when another party left. I ordered a dark beer, forever wonderful. and the Belgian stew made with beer. It was just a fairly adequate portion and came with small slices of dark bread in it. After having some wonderful stews in Belgium this stew was disappointing. The beer chunks was very chewy with a lot of fat and grizzle. The gravy was tasteless. It came wirh fries which were good. My dining companions had the specialty of Brussels with potato, bacon and sausage. I tried some and regretted not getting it. It was far better The bread that came with the meal was ordinary. This seems to be a place that primarily attracts tourists. That's understandable knowing the location. There's both inside and outdoor seating.

We ordered two Beers Triple Karmeliet.They tasted smooth . We also got two Belgium beef stew…read more Didn't like our stew .Too sweet for our pallet. French fries were good . They also gave us basket of bread .Akso our bag was stolen from inside the restaurant . We were all sitting together . It was an inside job . Do not come here . They never helped us . just showed us where the police station was .

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A little taste of Spain in the charming old streets of Brussels, Belgium . Every dish we tried was…read moredelightful and full of flavor, with plenty of great options to choose from. The place is pet-friendly and family-oriented, offering both indoor seating and a few outdoor tables. The service was fast and friendly.

Simple but nice traditional Spanish tapas. Kitchen open non-stop from 13 to 22. Excelent value for…read moremoney, great vine selection. Ideal for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon bite in Les Marolles.