My husband and I split the platter and holy moly there was a ton of fresh seafood! Highlights for…read moreme were the raw oysters and the warm shrimp. The seasoning on warm items was very flavorful. I skipped some of the cold items (snails, small shrimp) because they were either too hard to eat or I didn't like the taste. Surprisingly, the best thing we had was the lobster bisque. I don't think I'd get the platter again. The seafood was okay but I don't know that it was worth the price. The lobster we had had very little meat inside. Service was friendly but the restaurant was basically empty the whole time we were there. Hopefully it picked up once we left because this is a local spot a little off the beaten path of tourist restaurants.

Excellent restaurant with fresh generous portions at reasonable prices. Delicious flavor for both…read morecold and hot seafood. Highly recommend.

Beautiful setting with outdoor tables available. As it gets cold outside, they have fires and…read moreblankets to keep warm. The star of this dinner was the lamb -- the best we've had anywhere. Worth traveling to Brugge for this lamb!

First and best Moules frites experience in Belgium! After the first awkward interaction for our…read moreearly dinner, the owner(?) opened up and graciously walked us through this local specialty. It was very good, especially the garlic wine broth version. He even mentioned very honestly that it wasn't really mussel season, but said their preparation was the best. He was right! Fries with mayo was good too, especially since I've lived in the northwest!

We were in Brugge for a couple of days. We were looking for a restaurant that opened on the…read moreearlier side and Bistro Zwart Huis popped up. The food was good. My family got the Filet Mignon and they all liked theirs and they were cooked to order. I got the Kangaroo steak (see photo). Everything was tasty. The Kangaroo is likely a dish I wouldn't get again as it just wasn't my thing. Perhaps it was just the sauce/gravy and the Kangaroo was good. I'm not sure. Service was a little slow and the restaurant wasn't that busy. I just don't think they were in a rush for anything. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just an observation.

Such a fun spot! We were starving, it was pouring rain, and…read morewe ended up at a cool Jazz House? We jokingly told them we wanted somewhere warm to sit, and the server sat us right under a heater. It was divine. We warmed up, had some beer, both ordered the risotto, which I wouldn't say was a risotto but was insanely good. It was a fun atmosphere, a cool spot, and perfect place to duck into. If we had had another night, it was our top place to visit again.

A nice restaurant, conveniently located in the historic center…read more The price may be a touch high but I've found restaurant meals here to be expensive in general. The quality is rather good, though. We had a starter order of fried calamari. It was hot, tender, coated in crispy panko, and served with a sweet chili sauce that may have had a touch of curry. It was utterly delicious but the serving size was a bad joke. Four rings of calamari for 13€. I don't care how amazing it tasted. That price for that tiny a serving is unacceptable. The mains fared better. Contrary to some other comments, the server did not try to upsell us or get us to order more than we wanted. The mussels in garlic were drenched in a wonderful garlic bath and the serving was entirely reasonable for one person. Of course it comes with frites, which will be refilled by the server as often as requested. I don't care for mussels so I had some challenges with the menu. I settled on the shrimp croquettes with salad (and frites, cuz Belgium). Very well prepared and quite tasty, especially the salad dressing of all things, but the filling was much wetter than I prefer. Service was competent and professional, with the server even asking if we'd like the volume of the music turned down. Definitely worth it if you like mussels. Maybe not so much if mussels aren't your thing.

We actually came here to try the eel on green (apparently a known belgium dish). The only way I've…read morehad eel before was japanese bbq style (unagi don), so I was extremely intrigued as to what eel on green was. The sauce was like a pesto basil sauce, and the eel came with bone but was extremely soft and soaked in flavor. the green sauce was also perfect with the fries and complimentary bread. The bread was actually so soft and good that we asked for more! We also enjoyed the fish soup and the very fresh oysters!

My husband and I dined here for dinner and had a really good experience. We both started off with a…read moreglass of wine and split the dip sampler and potato balls (patatokefthedes). Next for our entrees it was the Moussaka for me and the Olive Tree Kokkinistro for him. For dessert they brought us both a small, complimentary piece of orange cake. If you want Greek food, check this spot out.

We were hungry and decided to try this place. The food was excellent. Had the Moussaka and it was…read morewonderful. Our waiter was very kind and brought us complimentary salad as well as dessert at the end of the meal. Everything was 10/10 would visit again!

Very popular place, and it is with it. Is it drive out of your way good, no. But if you are in…read moreBruges, it is worth the stop. Mussels were good, albeit not the best we've had, and same with the frites. But it is still worth a stop in as the service was good and the location is nice/ right outside a Christmas market.

While I was in Bruges, I wanted to try the mussels since I knew that was another one of the…read morecountry's classic dishes. I saw that Poules Moules wasn't too far from me, so I decided to try it out and do walk-in. Thankfully I was able to seated quickly upstairs, which had a nice view of the street. I got the moules-frites, which is a large pot of mussels with a side of fries. I have to say, this was probably one of my favorite meals that I had while I was in Belgium. The flavor of the mussels was great, and the crispiness of the fries paired well with it. The portion sizes are pretty large so it's a good one to share, but I was happy with what I had. Overall, I think this restaurant is one to definitely check out if you're in Bruges!

Amazing! Three days in Brugge and wish we hand found this place first! Wonderful ambience; great,…read morepersonal service and dinner was off the charts! He had mussels that were fresh and tender, steamed in garlic and leeks. I had the vol au vent which was tender and creamy and perfect! Don't miss this place ! Just a block off the Square!

We were lucky to stumble upon this family restaurant in Brugge. There are many restaurants to…read morechoose from in Brugge and we tried three. Bistro de Pompe would be my recommendation! The escargot were the BEST I've ever had! We followed with three separate dinners: Flemish Stew, porc cheeks, croquette de fromage. Plentiful servings, delicious food, friendly service!

This is a cafe/restaurant near the river in Bruges. The service was mostly good; he spoke English…read morewell and was responsive. As we had a huge lunch earlier we were not overly hungry. We started with the calamari appetizer; large fried rings, average portion amount, fresh. The brew we chose was a nice local pour; Brugge Zot. I opted for oysters on the half shell which were large and fresh; a slightly different flavor than the Florida Gulf oysters I'm accustomed to. The remainder of the party had Thai shrimp pasta, lasagna Bologna and another shrimp dish. The evening outdoor seating was pleasant after an afternoon rain. The only puzzling and bizarre part was when I handed the server a larger Euro bill for change after I had paid with my card. I waited awhile, asked for the change and left a tip on the table. I'll chalk it up to he forgot and was tired after a busy night. In conclusion, a good Bruges restaurant but not the best.

Good enough to meet your needs for mussels and beer. Great for people watching as their deck is…read moreright in the main walk through. As with all customer service in Belgium, don't expect customer service.

I had a fabulous lunch al fresco at De Visscherie in Bruges. The restaurant is located by the fish…read moremarket. I ordered the fixed-price menu for lunch and it was fabulous. My fresh seafood was cooked to perfection. The maître d' was very accommodating. The restaurant is beautiful but I enjoyed the sunshine outside in the beautiful city of Bruges!

This restaurant was very good. We made our reservations as our hotel suggested. We were a little…read moreearly so we went to the wine bar just around the corner to start it out. Ok back to the restaurant. As we walked in the staff was very nice and welcomed us. They were very helpful through out the meal. We ordered the cold plate for two. If you want to experience the local sea food this is how you do it. The plate had 3 different types of oysters, lobster, prawns, langoustine, stone crab claws, three types of clams and snails (not hermit crabs). Lots if food. The dessert was very good but the Irish coffee was better. What made us choose this place was the hotel said you won't get any fresher the here. They catch most of what they sell. If you want a place the makes you feel welcome, has good food and is easy to find this is it.

Came here for our first dinner in Bruges and we didn't leave disappointed! Interior felt very homey…read moreand warm. The service was super kind, professional, and quick. The menu had a good selection of traditional Belgian food which all tasted delicious. My favorite were the mussels for sure. SO many and for such an affordable price! The stew I got as well was hearty and felt very warming. Overall, I couldn't recommend this spot more if you're in the area - thanks, De Gastro!

Exceptional food and service. Reservations definitely required. One of the best meals I've had in…read moreEurope-Osso Bucco of veal cooked to perfection, unctuous sauce, pasta with fresh herbs. Rabbit exceptionally tender and flavorful. Good desserts and coffee. Be prepared for higher prices in Belgium but quality is worth it. Cozy seating and attentive service. Highly recommended.