In Bruges, this is one restaurant that's lasted many years. The dark mysterious De Passage is…read morewhere you can get re-fueled and re-hydrated after a train journey or a day spent tourist-ing around. The eatery gets perhaps a majority business from the adjacent hostel at same address. Sixtus 12 beer was very tasty. Moules (mussels) seemed more about quantity than quality. Generous portion but slightly disappointing in that the white mussels just didn't have as good a flavour as the orange ones. Could be seasonal. Moreover, the veggies cooked with the moules were all a bit tough. Perhaps meant only to flavour broth and not be eaten, but if so, shouldn't they be removed in the kitchen? Dinner was decent. Service was alright. De Passage definitely has de atmosphere. Tables are a little bit cramped on either side of the room and could use bussing and cleaning a little more often.

Excellent food with unconventional pairings. Delicious food. If they cook it they are complete…read moregeniuses at it. Terrific beer also served. I stayed in rooms at this restaurant as well. Very good value; next time I am in Bruges; I'll head to Passages for food for certain. Lodging is very cheap but is small and I was 3rd floor walk up. The walk up round 4 is a bit rough. The room was clean and quiet so I didn't mind it Some would hate it. Was great to go right up stairs to sleep after my awesome meal.

We were visiting Bruges and staying at Hotel Aragon, and this restaurant came highly recommended on…read morethe hotel's list. It checked all the boxes I was looking for - local Belgian cuisine, affordable, close by, and open late. Exactly what you want after a long day of drinking Belgian beers. I didn't realize ribs were such a big deal in Belgium, so I was genuinely excited when I ordered them... only to feel deep disappointment when the server returned to let me know they had just sold out. Luckily, I pivoted to the vol-au-vent and had absolutely no regrets. The chicken was moist and creamy, and the pastry was incredibly flaky and light. Naturally, I paired it with a Trappist ale, which felt mandatory. Cozy, satisfying, and quintessentially Belgian--this spot lived up to the recommendation and then some.

Our son actually looked up and recommended this restaurant to us. He's 16. His recommendation was…read moreright on point! The food was so fresh and flavorful! My son loved his beef stew and applesauce. My husband loved his salmon and I absolutely loved my salad! The tomatoes tasted like they were right out of a garden!! It was one of the best salads I've ever had! The restaurant could be good just for a casual dinner or it could also be a nice romantic place to spend time with loved ones! The waiters were very nice and helpful, making recommendations that proved to be amazing!

I found the lunch pretty mediocre. My sister and I ordered the sea bass and the sole. For…read morevegetarians or vegans---look elsewhere, you're not going to find much that is appetizing or appealing here. Salad and pasta isn't gonna cut it for most folks :) We had 2 companions with us who really loved their white wine mussels. All our meals came served with frites, and the fish dishes with a small side of potatoes and carrots and bok choy. Nothing was super flavorful. And I didn't feel super satisfied afterwards. I love that they played classical music and the wait staff was really lovely and kind.

Omg!!!! The best Waffle dessert, ever! It was covered w/all kinds of fruits (passion fruit,…read morestrawberry, grapes, kiwi) n whip cream n powered sugar...heavenly! This, w/Black Tea...the perfect afternoon tea time. I WILL return to this place and eat all the waffle I can, the next time. Yum!!!

Wow. Not a bar or street side eatery. A real restaurant. We made reservations and got a great seat…read moreupstairs by the window. Pork cheek stew fell apart as we ate it. Half order of mussels was plenty. Got garlic but it wasn't overpowering. Small cup of cauliflower soup was a nice compliment appetizer. Beer selection was good and not overpriced. We will come back when in the area. And will make reservations on a Friday night.

Our first real meal in Belgium was an absolute winner here! Unless there was more seating hidden…read moreupstairs or around a corner in the back, In Den Wittenkop is a pretty small place, so a reservation is probably a good idea. It's certainly a charming little place, and on a slightly drizzly day it was a very pleasant place to be in from the cold and rain. The Mosselen Natuur (plain steamed mussels) were big, meaty, well-cleaned, and tasty, but if you're not a shellfish fan, the Stoofpotje van Varkenswangetjes (pork cheek stew) is a great choice. Extremely tender pork cheek with minimal excess fat, and a lot of it, with a delicious red wine sauce plus much better fries than we'd had earlier on the main square made my night. I'd say that this was the best meal I had in our trip to Belgium, definitely one I'd repeat if we visit Bruges again!

We had a lovely, intimate dinner here as a group of 2. Ordered the 3 course pre-set menu, and…read moreeverything was fresh, thoughtfully made, and delicious. While there was no english menu, we noticed that the waitress kindly translated and explained nearly the entire menu to the table next to us. We're so happy we found this restaurant and will be recommending to friends and family!

Went here due to a recommendation by our hotel. While this place is certainly not cheap, our meal…read morewas excellent, and perhaps the best dinner of our week-long trip to Bruges & Paris. What did we have? Our starters were smoked eel, and a crustacean that was a "mini-lobster" (I don't know the correct word for it). Both were very good. The smoked eel was very similar to smoked salmon. Our main dishes were rabbit and steak. The rabbit's sauce was divine, and the meat perfectly done. My wife's steak was seasoned very well. Our dessert was a creme brule. We had creme brule 3 times on our trip, and this one was definitely the best of the 3. Lastly, we had the house red wine, which was excellent. Service was not exactly warm and friendly, but prompt and helpful. As others have noted, the menu is in French and Dutch, but the server translated everything for us.

First day in town. Not a ton of Yelp reviews in the area. Read Regina W's review - and I agree!…read more We tried the mussels and fries with a beer too. There are about 8 different preparations for the mussels - so you'll find one you like. There is a prefix menu that is probably worth checking out. They have the mussels there as well. Our friend tried a fish dish off that menu and was pleased. We talked to the owner for a bit. Very friendly. Great place to enjoy a meal outside.

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This was our favorite restaurant on our stay in Bruges. Our dinner was EXCELLENT! Actually it was…read morethe best meal we had in 5 weeks in Europe. The service was wonderful too!

Wonderful meal at Christophe, a Christmas eve special prix fixe; with the wine pairing that…read moreconsisted of quality european wines, each dish got better as the night went on. The venison and the Northsea fish soup were our favorites. Compliments on such a lovely lemon curd for dessert. Can't wait to try their everyday menu.

Recommended by Les Frenchies on YouTube; enjoyed our food and experience until it was time to pay…read morethe check and our waiter suggested that my husband pay in cash. I asked if there was a fee for using a card, and he told us that if we tip on the card, the money goes straight to the owners, but if we tip in cash, it would go to the wait staff. Since tipping is not standard practice in Belgium, I was really put off by the suggestion.

I did some hardcore research prior to our family Belgium trip. It was the first trip in years with…read moremy parents and the first trip when I was mature enough to put some thought into it so stakes were high. This place seemed to be very highly rated and provided an opportunity to enjoy some of the local fare. We just arrived to Bruges today but we have been in Belgium for five days so we're pretty much locals by now. This place is right in the middle of town where all of the interesting and touristy shit is and you can literally see one of the tall landmark buildings (probably a belfry or a church or something) down the block. It's small but decorated in a very cute manner, for lack of a better term. There are really pretty chandeliers in there and vibe is nicer but not in a pretentious way. We squeezed ourselves into our table just next to the bar. My extremely health conscious (to a pathological degree) mother was disappointed in the lack of low fat options (there is a bit of cream in most dishes). As a vegetarian I struggled a bit but they did have a vegetable soup and a few starters sans meat products. I ordered the cheese croquettes to start and a salad that seemed safe, menu includes goat cheese, fruit, nut bread, and honey "vinaigrette". One of my dining companions ordered a chicken dish and the other two ordered the moules frites which I aggressively suggested due to aforementioned research. Before I forget to mention, two of my dining companions also ordered the vegetable soup which was a puréed deal instead of a minestrone-type deal. I did hear good murmurings as the soup was being consumed. The cheese croquettes were fantastic. I previously had the pleasure of consuming this dish earlier in our trip but these were superior. They were so crispy on the outside it was absolute heaven. The inside cheese was soft and warm and I'm literally salivating thinking about it. GF ordered the moules frites, "it was good". I kindly assisted in the consumption of the accompanying fries and they were served with the standard mayo. They were crispy and warm. After a really uncomfortable deliberation with the waiter, my mother ended up with the mussels and a side salad. It was like pulling teeth getting her to admit the mussels were tasty but I was ultimately successful, My Dad was very surprised to see only a plate of chicken and sauce but was relieved when his side of fries arrived. His report on the dish was that it was good but that he "has had better". My salad was quite the sight but I was also bummed to find that bacon was sprinkled about the frankly impressive quantity of ingredients. I wish the bacon was listed on the menu description as this would have at least allowed me to ask for its omission or order something else. The salad also did not have any honey vinaigrette but instead, the standard cream substance Belgium seems to top every salad with. This was decent. For dessert, we ordered a waffle with ice cream, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. It was a Brussels style waffle and I tend to prefer liege (I told you I was a local now) but don't think I didn't demolish that shit. GF thought it was a bit "underdone" for her taste but my Dad actually preferred the texture to a more crispy version. The service was excellent and I was very pleased the waiter had the patience to deal with all of our questions and neuroses. This is a great spot to visit in town especially if you are a carnivore without dietary restrictions.

This is a one of a kind restaurant . In a not so touristy…read morepart of Brughes . We ordered two Tapas. Pork belly and Croquets. Pork belly was delicious with mango chutney and crunchy veg on top . Toast cooked to perfection . My husband ordered the meat loaf . I also tasted the meat loaf served on a bed of mashed potatoes and sauce . Meatloaf tasted superb full of rich flavor good portion too . They change their menu quite often . Do visit this place .

I loved this tapas spot. I started off with a glass of wine and my husband had an amaretto sour…read more For food we split the lacquered pork belly, roasted cauliflower and fish tacos. The food, drinks and service were all great. I highly recommend Tom's Diner.

We trained from Brussels to Bruges for the afternoon and I love finding myself in towns where I can…read morereally see myself returning, places where you feel off the grid in a really nice way. We'd planned to have dinner here but did not make a booking and really lucked out with the last table open when we came in. Please, ensure you make a booking if you want to dine here. I had no idea how consistently full they'd be and felt grateful the entire time to have snagged a spot. When I tell you my fish stew has to be one of the top 5 things I've ever eaten in life, I am not kidding. It was so spectacular. I had no idea what to order and asked for a recommendation and this was it. This soup blew my mind, spoonful after spoonful it was the yummiest, most delish, comfort meal I've had in a long time. We had a very and tasty experience. Highly recommend.

Service was VERY slow. It wasn't overly crowded but it seemed as though they forgot our food order…read moreand drink order arrived AFTER we finished eating.