wow, what is there to not like about this place…read more first, let me tell you their service is exceptional and very friendly to tourists which is hard to get sometimes in the area. we put our name down an hr before our requested time and they were very accommodating to save us the table. we originally came for the famous moules frites. found out it was all sold out for the night and we were very disappointed. we still decided to stay and try Georges4 due to the glowing reviews. thankfully, we were not let down twice! my bf and i ended up ordering just a bowl of fish soup and the waterzooi which is a specialty at Georges. i've had waterzooi previously in Boston and wouldn't say i was a fan.. but wow, Georges' waterzooi definitely changed my impression on the dish entirely! the bowl came with 3-4 types of fish fillet accompanied by other small sea critters like baby shrimps and musles. the dish delivered such a fragrant ocean breeze and the flavors were spot on! the fish were not overcooked and simply to perfection! the fish soup was very delicious too! a little pricey but really worth it to try! it will set your benchmark for fish soup very high for future bowls lol overall, i would recommend georges IV if you're in gent! the seafood is super fresh! tip for travelers: they offer free wifi!

Stopped by and had the menu lunch. I had the lobster soup with the steak in pepper sauce. Amazing…read moreand such great value at 19 Euro. The other half had the fish and that was also very good. Certainly one of the best meals of our trip so far.

Located right along the river. We were seated downstairs right by the river and it was a great…read morespot. I just wished the food complemented it though. Along with drinks, I ordered the glazed pork belly. It was pretty awful and I don't use this word at all in any of my reviews. I think they were trying to put an Asian spin on it and make it taste like char siu or something. It had inklings that reminded me of char siu, but it was overly salty and didn't have much flavor to it at all. It was too salty that I didn't end up finishing it. My wife ordered the pork cheek stew. That was actually pretty good and the beer they used to braise it in gave it a slight sweetness. I did enjoy the white asparagus with ham though. The asparagus here in this region is bigger than the ones we get in the States. It was cooked in butter and tasted good. The ham really complemented it well. I would definitely order this again. If you do come here, I recommend getting a table downstairs by the river if you can. It's close to the restrooms and you get a view of the river. Though it was dirty looking, it still adds to the ambiance.

Chic, hipster feeling restaurant -- great location by the water…read more - Free bread here was delicious, per usual - Salad nicoise was fresh but the tuna was cut poorly (felt a little stringy/tendons). Dressing light but flavorful, super tasty. Make reservations ahead of time as they seem to book up pretty quickly.

A fair place. Healthy options. Our dinner was good. A basic dinner with potencial to be better. My…read morechicken was slightly overcooked but the combination of sauce, veggies and spices made it okay.

Atmosphere: 5/5. Set in an old convent, very cool interior. Small but cozy. There is a back yard…read morearea where you can sit when the weather is nice. The restaurant is in the middle of town within a few blocks to the main town square. The menu has pictures of the nunnery attire, maybe how they brewed their own beer? They only had it in Dutch, no English menu. Food: 3/5. Bland food, which is not uncommon for Flemish cuisine, but meat was also quite tough. We tried the 2 most popular dishes, Brochette Oud Clooster, and Rundsstoverij met Westmalle Dubbel, and were not impressed. Both bland. The brochette was supposed to be medium rare but came out well done. Dry and tough. The dipping sauce has a hint of curry but wasn't enough to carry the whole dish. The stew has a yummy base, I could pick out the beer flavors (Belgians truly have the best beers in the world). Meat pieces were tough, which is a shame given this is a stew. They should have use a fattier cut of beef like chuck. Meme Gusta has a similar but much more flavorful Flemish stew. The no-bake cheese cake was light and refreshing. Good for 1 person, small to share between 2. Service: 2/5. They had no English menu. At this point I have come to Belgium enough to pick out a few familiar terms, but I would have liked to be able to see what other dishes they had. Had to aggressively flag down waiter whenever we needed something. they also charge €1.80 for tap water. This place is popular enough even for locals that one can't get in without reservations. We were told they only have 2 slots: 6-8 or 8-10. We picked the earlier one. The restaurant was only half full until about 7.

After missing dinner at our hotel, we were referred to Toi Et Moi. The young woman who greeted and…read moreserved us was accommodating, patiently answered our questions, and was sweet.The chef prepared our fresh meal perfectly. Our food was exceptionally fresh and delicious! The dining area is small, intimate, and quiet! Our only complaint is that Toi Et Moi is 5,473 miles from our home!

Well, the quantity of mussels was huge and they were fresh. The sauce for the shrimp was yummy but…read moreI ordered spaghetti with the shrimp. When I pointed that out, the server was like, not my mistake. I was so tired I didn't want to drag the conversation. I asked to have some bread to go with the stew which was on a salty side. She charged few euros for it...

A very upscale corner restaurant that also caters to families. We started with a few starting…read moredrinks (the RoomeR, and the Apero Maison). For our mains, we ordered a few Belgian beers, to pair with the chicory with cheese sauce and ham, and the Flemish beef stew. We enjoyed our evening there listening to other diners speaking in Dutch.

We ended up here for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. We started with the cheese croquettes…read morewhich we liked and then ordered the spaghetti bolognaise and spaghetti savarin. Both were super tasty and good portions, I just wish we'd gotten a bit more bread as it came out with the cheese croquettes and not the pasta itself. Staff was also very pleasant.

Was looking for an authentic Belgian restaurant and Savarin was recommended. We tried a Ghent beef…read morestew (Gentse Stoverij) made from a local artesanal dark beer that almost tasted like a red wine reduction, and a fish filet in a creamy herb sauce.. accompanied by potato croquettes and mashed potatoes. They were both exquisitely delicious, and well balanced. We finished it off with a Belgian waffle, fresh whipped cream, homemade chocolate sauce (so good!) and artisenal vanilla ice cream. Everything was perfectly delectable. The restaurant itself is smaller with a nice ambience and excellent service. The wait from the small kitchen is a bit longer, but the food is worth the wait. This is the type of hidden gem with really special food and a homey vibe, highly recommended!

One of the best restaurants in Ghent, situated in a very charming neighborhood. Excellent food &…read morevery friendly service!

Mise en bouches, first starter with wild salmon and the desserts were sublime! Nice tastes, complex…read moreand harmonic. The second starter and headcourse were really good too, but not at the same level. Nice space, quiet and good atmosphere. There is also a nice garden.

Such a cute spot! Alice and wonderland vibesI got a hot chocolate and they gave me warm milk with…read morechocolate chips to mix in (so unique)!! Staff was very friendly and the interior was beautiful.

Traveling the world solo, or just single in general? Don't try to eat here. They don't allow…read moresingle-person diners. Looks beautiful, but not single-person friendly.

Beautiful food in a beautiful space…read more Service was wlecoming and friendly, they helped us maneuver the menu and suggested the perfect meal. We shared the pork ball and both sides (veggie and salad). All were hearty, high quality and hit the spot. Highly reccomend!

This local Ghent favorite lived up to the hype. The staff is fantastic and takes the time to…read moreexplain the menu. The highlight was a seasonal chicken and pumpkin meatball that was hearty and delicious. The vibe is casual, the seating is comfortable, and you get plenty of food for your money. A great pick for a cozy, filling meal!

This former butcher's hall is a great space, and very well matched with the fare they now serve…read more I went with the blood sausage, and it did not disappoint. It was piled high with slices of ham and cooked apples. Pork is one of the specialties here, and the whole dish was very good. The distinctive taste of the sausage filling should be savored. I also had the opportunity to taste the waterzooi, a stew with a cream sauce. It was tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant, if you find yourself in Ghent.

Groot Vleeshuis is a historic building which used to be the meat market long time ago. Now it's…read morebeen converted into a restaurant, and the cool part about this place (other than the history) is that they have real Flanders ham hanging and drying from the ceiling! You don't have to be eating there to walk through the restaurant to see the ham! After going on a free walking tour, I was starving, so I came to eat lunch here. There are tables in an inside area that's inside of the building (sounds confusing, but when you see it you'll know what i'm talking about), but sitting in the area where the hams are hanging is a lot more fun. You just grab any table and a server will come to you. It's a hopping place for brunch/lunch - they have salads and toast and omelettes, and of course lots of beer options. I wanted to try something local and so I ordered the waterzooi, which is this cream/egg based stew with chicken and potatoes and other veggies. The dish originated in Gent. And since I was at the old Butcher's Hall, I wanted to try some ham. They had a meat tasting dish that came with four different meats. The meat sampler came with Superano ham, Ganda ham, Breydelham, and Gentse kop. My favorites were the Superano and the Ganda - they tasted like prosciutto. The Breydelham tasted like regular ham. The kop was my least favorite - it's basically a pork product made of parts of the pig like the head. I guess it's kind of like spam, but not as tasty. The sampler came with some kind of mustard for dipping the meat in! The waterzooi was tasty and hearty and it was huge!!! It had generous chunks of chicken and yummy potatoes. I like the light creamy flavor. I couldn't finish it because it was too much food. The service was great except it was hard when I tried to pay and leave. My original server was very busy with this large party that was there and he was bringing out dishes two at a time by himself. I finally got the attention of the girl server who was clearing a different table and she came by but when I tried to pay with my credit card, she said I had to go inside to the bar area to pay. So I went and paid and the girl who took care of that for me said it was like some kind of special customer day and gave me this little bottle of a pickled dip for eating meat with! There is free wifi! And there's a restroom, but you need a code to get there!