Hidden gem! This place was recommended to me by a friend who works in the neighborhood and I loved…read moreit! The concept is simple: they sell steak... but in the best way possible. There is no printed menu, they just bring out the different cuts of the day and you pick the one you prefer. After they grill it on the green-egg and they serve it with beautiful cooked fries, salad, veggies and two sauces. Needless to say that they cook the meat to perfection... a fantastic medium rare! Le Steak 17 is really a no-nonsense place and focusses on the meat, the interior and the service is very minimal. Highly recommended for lovers of a decent steak!

We were in Antwerp for the Museumnacht and decided to have dinner first. I chose Le Steak 17 for…read morethe atmosphere and a recommendation on Fork. Incredible experience. Small menu. A few dishes done very well with attention to cooking and table side service. The steak was the best I've ever had. The chef came to our table to talk with us about the choices. He recommended wit-blauw (Belgian beef) and Tomahawk steak. Prepared medium rare. The meal came with frietjes and sla (salad). The meat was the feature for sure. The service, food and attention to detail from the owner chef made the experience that much more. I highly recommend Le Steak 17 and will go back for sure.

This place exists for such a long time already.... Famous Belgian people (actors, singers...) can…read morebe spotted there. Popular with groups. It's a retro style interior, like time stood still. Everything is delicious, succulent steaks but quite pricey. That's the only reason I only go there occasionally.

Arrived with high expectations (parking is scarse btw). Interior and atmosphere are unique,…read moreflashback and cosy. Crowd mainly lawyers. Food is good, classic but not exceptional. Dessert came right out of freezer : Frozen chocolate mousse and tasteless profiteroles. No 5 stars, but will try it again.

I was staying at an Airbnb on the same alleyway, so I walked across the way to eat a dinner close…read moreby. I had the rack of lamb (Ribbetjes) with a glass of red wine for dinner, followed by the Pomme D'amour for dessert. They were all exactly what I was hoping for a late night dinner after a long day. Ambiance was also excellent. The restaurant is in the basement of a building. Once I walked down the stairs, the hallway opened into a room with a fire place with a grille, upon which sat aluminum wrapped mysteries. I was surprised and delighted to discover that they cooked my lamb on the grate, and that one of the mystery ovals was a baked potato that was served with my lamb. For dessert, a round mystery was the baked apple. Staff were professional, courteous, and efficient. I did not feel at all awkward eating solo, and had a pleasant, peaceful meal, where I could gaze at the fireplace as I ate. All was delicious, and I would definitely eat here again.

What a great dining experience! Cool setting off the touristy path down a less traveled alley to a…read morequiet oasis that has been in the same family for over 50 years. Steaks, Lamb of all types, fish, and so much more all grilled in front of you over an open flame of hardwood flames! Highly recommend!!

The sign outside for a lunch special is what drew us in. The special was not available. I ordered…read morea burger and sweet potato fries. It came with regular fries. They said they were out, but we were not told this when ordering. My husband ordered a burger well done and it came pink in the middle. We asked for ketchup for the fries and were charged $6 for ketchup. I could have bought bottles of ketchup for that price. These problems are just the highlights. After we complained, the waitress (supposedly the manager) ranted and raved to other customers in the restaurant. I would never recommend or go back to this restaurant.

The menu looks very interesting, the food tasted good but want made this place get low rating is…read morethere service. The first encounter was with the host, she was very rude with an attitude and was mad that we didn't have a reservation for our party even tho you can tell they could of accommodate us with no issue. Our waitress was awesome and respectful. The bread was great, the piña colada was more on the liquid side, not frozen at all. Everyone enjoyed their steak, the pasta is very big can feed two people unless you are very hungry. We had to encounter the host again to get checked out and she was very difficult to work with. Our waitress stated we can pay separate at the counter but the host "didn't have time" to separate our bill and someone has to pay for everyone and then we pay that person. Great place but rude host!

Yummy food!!!!! Great prices and service too!…read more It's a small restaurant and we were glad they were able to sit the 6 of us without reservations. Because most restaurants here are kinda small, reservations are highly recommended especially with a bigger party. The must-order is their Lamb chops combo for only 18,60 €. Definitely cheaper than what you'd get in the US! 3 pieces of perfectly grilled lamb chops with amazing sides. Definitely get their saffron rice with fried garlic. I normally don't eat rice, but this tastes so good with the meat and the juices. The fries might be a bit too heavy for me, but hey Belgians love their fries haha. Great and friendly service. They made us feel welcomed and appreciated our patronage. Better than some other restaurants I had tried. Good place to dine!

I was very excited to try a new type of food. I was surprised with the blandness of the perfectly…read morecooked steak. The best part of the meal was the salad. The service was great, food was mediocre at best.

Wow this place is so good. Great wine and beer here. I get the 4 meat plate. And sometimes the…read moremussels. This place when the weather is good, You can sit outside and people watch. The owner (I think) is so great. He has a beard. So many people come here. Get the house red wine it's so good.

We loved eating here and had great food, drinks and service twice! I'm surprised by the low reviews…read moreas we are so picky! But honestly, food was excellent all around and the staff was so nice to us and our 9-year old daughter. Great patio and people watching!

I felt like i was back in Buenos Aires. The steak was pure and tasty. The wine glass got empty too…read moresoon. Excellent value. Small and intimate locale. I'm happy now

I felt a pang of nostalgia while dining at De Veehandel: I used to come here more often when I…read moreworked in Antwerp more than a decade ago, maybe even two (yes I am that old). Back then it was a thriving restaurant and one of the places to be in Antwerp if you were looking for a good steak. I am not sure if it is me who has changed or the restaurant but I have been traveling more to good steakhouses all over the world and I found my last visit to De Veehandel unimpressive vs some other of my faves. The starter (Tomate Crevette) was taste-wise not bad but presentation was a bit sloppy. Also the steak is just a-ok, nothing special. In addition, I feel like the service is just average. All-in all just a meh experience. Nothing much to complain but I wasn't wowed either. I really think De Veehandel has had it's best days and there are better places to eat steak in Belgium.

Place looks nice inside. Thats the only positive i can tell you…read more It must have been the worst steak restaurant i have ever visited worldwide. Very expensive as well. We spent 100's of Euros and ordered 4 different cuts. Not one was what it supposed to be. The rib-eye was a gigantic piece of black fat with a small bit of dry pink flesh attached.The' fillet pure' which should be the tenderest part of beef was a 39 euro piece of chewy old rump steak. An atrocious experience.

Adorable location with alley, garden patio and indoor spaces. The salmon was nice but the…read morestroganoff had an amazing sauce that we dipped frites into. The service was nice. If you are looking for a spot in a historical location with ambience and well done traditional Belgian food, this is a great choice.

Situated in the oldest alley of Antwerp -- the beautiful Vlaeykensgang near the Cathedral -- this…read morecharming little bistro feels like you've stepped straight into another century. It's hidden down a quiet courtyard, right in the middle of the city but completely away from the noise and bustle. Totally one of those "if you know, you know" kind of places. The atmosphere here is just magical -- rustic, romantic, and old-fashioned in the best way. Even though we were seated outside in chilly weather, it still felt cozy and inviting. You could tell this was one of those restaurants that lives and breathes its history. Now, the food -- We ordered the duck breast with red porto jus and gratin dauphinois, and the beef stew. The gratin was so good -- creamy, cheesy, and perfectly comforting. The duck, though, was a bit of a letdown -- quite tough and hard to chew, which was disappointing because the sauce was lovely. The beef stew, on the other hand, came out piping hot (just how I like it!) and was hearty and flavorful, though a tad on the sweet side for my taste. Still, it was delicious overall. Service was great -- friendly, attentive, and never hovering. Everything felt relaxed and unpretentious. Our bill came to just under $100 USD, which I thought was very reasonable for the quality, setting, and experience. If you're wandering around Antwerp and want to escape the crowds while enjoying a cozy, candlelit meal in a spot full of old-world charm, this is the place to go.