- excellent cafe for a brief stop -…read more My bro and I ordered the coffee with apple cake for 5 euro, the apple cake was delicious and there's wifi here. I asked for the wifi password, and the bartender told me it's the capital of Australia instead of telling me what exactly the pw is (which is cinberra). The decors here are super cute yet exotic, there are tons of traveling books on the bookshelf as well. The beer that my bro ordered for 4 euro was excellent as well. They also have seats on the patio upstairs, so it's nice when it's sunny too. There are also plenty of seats in the back as well, tho I prefer the sofa area. It's a good spot to get wifi or rest in the middle of your trip.

I was visiting a friend in Gent and she said this was her go-to for visitors, and I could see why…read more It's basically a giant ex-pat bar. All the wall decor is travel-related (with photos of who I assume is the owner traipsing all around the world), and maps and license plates from all over. There's a giant lounge-y area with couches, there's seating in the front, back, and upstairs (including and outdoor area). The place is HUGE. We sat upstairs, which was cool because you could overlook the rest of the restaurant. I was advised to get the beef stew, which is a Gent specialty. It was definitely comfort food and well made, though a bit weird to eat in the summer. It came with a bunch of croquettes on the side, perfect for dipping in the sauce. Their menu also has all sorts of other random stuff like kangaroo and Asian fusion. Good beer selection as well!

Very cosy place in Gent and with very beautiful decoration. As it is not in the very city center,…read moreyou have to walk 5-7 minutes to get to this bar. Food is quite delicious coming from the south of France. Any apéritif is very exquisite. But I must say I expected a bit more. Service is professional and very helpful. If you want to get out of the city center because it is too crowded (for example, 10 Days Off Gent) and you want to get a bite, then, this is a nice option.

From Chicago and loved it. Delicious food, wine and atmosphere for an informal stop for lunch or…read moredinner.

Super gezellige zaak voor lunch en ontbijt; onze trein naar Brugge had een defect en ging niet…read moreverser dan Gent, dus we besloten in Gent te lunchen. Op een kleine afstand van het station (zijstraat van het geote plein) zag Bodega er gezellig uit. Buiten op het terras was heerlijk zitten en de tapas-gerechtjes waren lekker. En vriendelijke bediening. Zeker een aanrader.

Not many options in Gent for a remotely American style breakfast, so we were happy to come upon…read moreBodega's on our walk from the center of town to the train station. As of November, 2018 the place has been open for two years. The energetic and kind host welcomed us in, and we sat at a pleasant two-top with a view of the boulevard and passers-by. Eggs Benedict was listed as a house specialty, so we gave it a try. At €9, it was a little small (only half the size of a typical Benedict. More aptly named "Egg Benedict," it comes with just one egg, a single strip of bacon, and perfectly sauteed spinach on a single hearty piece of toast) - but the flavors were excellent. Instead of the usual hollandaise used in the US, which I find a bit bland, Bodega's serves a richer bechamel. This worked wonderfully. We also shared a €7.50 Greek yogurt and granola. Note that granola in Europe means a slightly different cereal- more like what we call muesli. Toasted and nicely flavored rolled oats with nuts and a bit of dried fruit, but without the clusters we typically see. It's quite tasty and similar to granola, but less crunchy. Good value. Coffee was typical European excellent. We had cafe con leche (coffee with milk). One of those will wake you right up. Total cost was €22. Not much more than we'd pay at a cafe at home, but far higher quality. Four stars; a great score by my standard.

Really enjoyed the visit. Try the chicken wings and the bacon wrapped dates. The house salad was…read moreshareable and the various ingredients made it very complex and enjoyable. Place is very small and intimate.

A low three stars. On a recent trip to Ghent for New Years we ate here for dinner. A little iffy on…read morethe tapas. We had Lamp kabobs and Lamb medallions, both average, little flavor and not traditional or what you might expect. The bruschetta actually had red peppers substituted for tomatoes, with a strange cheese on top. We have been to Barcelona and Mallorca and never seen anything like it, so be wary. I'm originally from Florida so I have a practiced eye for tourist spots, and this place meets the bill. standard tourist fare in the medieval center of town. open only for dinner, with a decent staff. the place looked beautiful though a little small.

I visited based on previous reviews and because it was close to my hotel. The menu is short but…read moreall is well prepared. It is tapas, so you will want to order more than one thing. I had the special Mexican dish, which was 2 tacos with chorizo, cheese and guacamole then the nopal quesadilla; both were delicious. They have a limited wine list but have both Belgian and Mexican beers as well as sangria and mixed drinks. They offered, and I accepted a Mexican corn dessert which was also very good. Prices are very reasonable. However, the only credit cards they accept are those with PIN numbers (European); debit cards with pins are OK except they do not take Amexco.

If you want to taste some great and original dishes then it is worth to go here…read more A sort of Belgium tapas restaurant where the chef likes to surprise you with his dishes. Take you're time and enjoy the taste. Great also to sit outside

Amazing atmosphere and friendly staff. They have a small food menu, more like tapas where you share…read morethe food as you drink yourself happy. The menu is in Dutch and the staff was more than happy to explain everything in English for us. I came twice once to have a fruity tea and the other time to eat as I went to pick up my friends at the station gent dampoort. Both times were amazing. Loved drinking my tea with a little Belgium chocolate they give you. For dinner we got clams, sea bass with cucumbers, falling off ox tail, and zucchini salad. All were well prepared, gourmet and delicious. Would highly recommend this place.

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.

Wunderbar is WUNDERful! Owner and staff are a delight, the eclectic interior is charming, and the…read morefood and coffee was VERY tasty. Dank u wel!!!