I'm from Great-Britain, a friend of mine told me about this place and how good it is. He…read morerecommended i'd try it for myself. I took a vacation just to try this place and I've no regret at all. It was a very nice experience overall, so I ordered a steak with fries and mayonaise. As appetizer I took a cheese croquette, these were two pieces and they were quiet big. The meals overall tasted incredibly good. The service was very kind and fast. The bill also was not even as much as I thought it would be. So I'm very happy that my friend told about this place. Thomas Vonck

We sat upstairs and it was nice and quite. Then a party on 20 men came in. We got our order in…read morefast. House white French wine a hit at 6$ a generous glass. Then you get a little snack of a salmon mousse that was really tasty and unexpected. Nice touch. Wife had small sole fishes. Once we figured out how to filet them they were tasty. I had sea bass. Very well prepared with the best asparagus I've ever had. Nice dining experience. Good wait staff. They all helped each other look after the larger party as well as the small tables. Will go back. Patio looked nice for warmer weather.

We went on a friday night. Group of 6. We tried the steak, vol-aux-vents, salmon and burger. All…read moreour friends enjoyed their meals. The prices in the english menu were different from the actual prices, beware! The restaurant is located in La Grande Place which is a bit crowded and more touristy. Waitress didn't speak good english or french and didn't know her menu well. Overall, I give a 6.5/10.

Typical café on a Marketplace in Flanders. Nothing fancy, but very friendly staff and good…read moreprice/quality ratio. A delicious chocolate ice cream with warm cherries for only €6,50 and a plate of 5 different French cheeses with warm bread for only €10. For me, the portions are more then enough.

Great experience eating the Super Saturday (five dishes plus a cocktail and wine for people under…read more30 years for 45€). The service was very good. Food was outstanding, with a lot of vegetables. The only thing that we missed was a menu to check (and to remember) all the ingredients in each plate. We'll come back for sure.

The best restaurant in Mechelen. Very friendly staff and chef. A well deserved michelin star !read more

An old 'estaminet' from Spanish times that was modernized about 15 years ago, this is a popular…read moreresting place for cyclists that follow the Senne to the 'Sennegat' where Dyle and Senne rivers meet the Leuvense Vaart (the canal linking Leuven with the Schelde river). Interesting detail: there is a lot of controversy about the origin of the word estaminet - a typical old type pub in Northern France and Belgium, but it's really quite simple: in Spanish times, bar owners tried to attract Spanish soldiers with a leaflet outside that spelled 'esta minetta' (there is a girl). The food is classic Flemish fare, with a strong predominance of steaks with thick creamy sauces, but there are a lot of nice starters and salads, and waffles, warm appletarts with vanilla icecream and lots of different Belgian beers. There is a terrace, and service is friendly.

Just on the outskirts of Mechelen (Mailnes in French), the Baron van Zon is located in a mildly…read more"distressed" old white mansion on the edge of a newish suburb. Behind the tall hedges (dripping on the soaking December night), the old house had a definite country feel, reinforced by the smell of the wood stove off the entry. A reasonable beer selection at the small bar was followed by a simple but excellent dinner of cured salmon, loin of venison with pureed root vegetables and some excellent French wines. Well worth the detour if you're in the area

This brewery came up a few times while looking at things to do in Mechelen. Stopped by in the…read moreafternoon for a couple beers and it did not disappoint, it was very cozy with several locals at the tables around us and absolutely amazing service!! A must stop when in Mechelen. The downstairs area is bar only and upstairs they serve food.

The best food place in town. This place offers a variety of traditional local dishes combined with…read moretheir selection of premium beers. The choice of food makes it a welcoming place for meat lovers, fish fans, vegetarians and vegans providing each category of dietary preference a rich meal without making sacrifices. If you're looking for a wonderful food experience, look no further: Brasserie Het Anker is the place to be!