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.

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!

Food was ok. We went for the rabbit stew on my birthday. Kind of tasted like chicken? Pork knuckle…read morehad a sweet and savory marinate. Salad was a center attraction. Lasagña was t bad either. You have to try Belgium waffles while in Belgium, obviously. Servers were friendly but forgot about a few of our dishes. We waited forever until everyone got their food. We sat outside during a rainy day but the restaurant itself seemed classic with a wooden rustic vibe.

Traditional Belgian restaurant with friendly service near Porte de Hal. I ordered the Rabbit Stew…read morein Kriek Beer (€26), which was more like two large pieces of meat cooked in stew but not actually a stew (with some fries too). The rabbit meat was surprisingly tender and the stew/sauce added some nice flavor. For those who haven't had rabbit before, it takes kind of like chicken to be honest, just with smaller bones. I think the price was okay considering the quality and type of dish. The fresh grapefruit juice (€5.80) was very good too. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and attentive. I was seated right away and the service speed was pretty quick. They have a decently sized indoor space as well as outdoor patio seating. The environment has a traditional Belgian restaurant/pub kind of vibe. Overall, Le Bistro has high quality traditional Belgian food in a pleasant setting and I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area near Porte de Hal / Marollen.

Went there on a recommendation from our taxi driver in Paris during our ride to Gare du Nord…read morestation. He had highly recommended it and we were not disappointed! We arrived early and were the first customers. We selected our seafood from a wide variety of different species of fish and crustaceans. We selected the sole, sardines, calamari, large tiger prawns, whole anchovies, dorade and a single portion of paella. We also ordered a side of salad, coleslaw, green beans. The seafood was ordered as grilled, except for the anchovies (fried). We were served by a friendly staff that were accommodating and pleasant. When our selections were ready, we were served a beautiful presentation of our seafood, along with some bread and our sides. So delicious and fresh! Everything was cooked to perfection! Needless to say, we were so impressed with the taste and quality of everything! We would highly recommend this place!

Exactly the kind of place I like. You enter and order from a wide variety of fish and seafood what…read moreyou want to put on the grill or fry up. All you take gets weitghted and you pay per kilo. As simple as that. The deal is pretty good too. You pay 22€ per kilo, which is a very good deal, or 35€ per kilo for things labeled as "royal" like king prawns, tuna fillet, langoustine etc... I know this kind of places are common in Southern Europe but I had no idea you could find one in Brussels. The place is not fancy at all. I wouldn't recommend it for a date or your annyversary dinner, but if you feel like a god night out with your buddies (who enjoy eating) that's a great place. The reasons why it doesn't get five stars are that 1) the service was a bit sloppy. We had to re-order drinks and side dishes more than once. 2) They need to upgrade their salad choice. Boiled carrots, cucumbers and peppers aren't enough to accompany such a great variety of fish.

My wife and I very much enjoyed our dinner at this seafood restaurant. The super large counter was…read morestocked with a variety of fresh shellfish, fin fish, and squid. You pick out what you would like to eat and it is prepared to order (price is by weight). Once you order, walk upstairs to the dining area where you will be served. For drinks, you can order soda or water as they do not serve alcohol. We ordered salad, fries, and two entrees (see photos), along with water. Everything was delicious and the seafood was prepared perfectly (both our grilled and fried dishes). The bill came to about $60 US. The restaurant is about a 10 min walk from the grand place and hasn't been discovered by tourists. Give it a try...we highly recommend.

Best seafood for the locals in Brussels. Select your fish and or seafood and they cook it for you…read more They do not speak English and the restaurant is in the Middle East corridor of Brussels but the food was cooked to perfection. Got this recommendation from Tonkin Garby. Thanks!

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!

Great food and beer. Good service. Have visited this restaurant 3 time during my visits to…read moreBrussels. You may have to wait for a table but it is worth it. Start with the Catherine cheese plate.

This was a great experience. Nice small place that feels authentically Belgian. Great ambience and…read morefantastic service. In reviewing the menu, everything sounded fantastic. My wife settled on the beef stew with stoemp, I had the confit of beef chuck with a side of fries. They were both very tasty, the servings were perfect for normal appetites and the meal came with bread, and salad as well. We really enjoyed it, in retrospect I wish we had ordered a beef dish and something else, both dishes we had were excellent (the confit of beef practically fell apart with my fork) but the tastes were similar. Oh well, maybe next time. Highly recommended.

My husband and I accidentally found this small fish mongol on our first day in Brussels right…read morebefore joining the river cruise. We were pleasantly surprised by the fresh and delicious seafood they served. We ordered the mussels in a white creamy flavorful broth served in a dutch oven. Both aromatic with fresh "seafood sweetness" taste. The Bouillabaisse has generous portions of fresh cod fish, prawns and calamari - the broth is so yummy! The chilled white chablis paired very well with the food we ordered. We also saw people at another table who ordered scallops that looked delicious. The owner told me that the chopped fresh raw scallops were topped with truffle oil. We had wanted to return the next day but unfortunately the owners were going on vacation for a month.

Super fun restaurant - The fish is caught fresh and they have a chalkboard that tells you what kind…read moreof fish will be used for each menu item. All of the fish came out super fresh, crispy, and flavorful. My favorite was the "monthly special", which was a spicy Cajun seasoning - but I also really enjoyed the Lemon & Basil and the Rosemary Thyme flavors as well. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the options here. One thing to note though - service is a bit slow since I assume they're making and frying everything to order in the back for freshness, so just be prepared to wait a bit for your food.

Delicious spot to get different kinds of fish and chips in Brussels! It's in the city center area…read moreand the fish was so fresh, chips were good & sauces were very tasty! Prices were also reasonable for the portion and location.

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