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!

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!

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!

I had lasagne bolognese, my wife had cuatro formaggio pizza. The lasagne was some of the best I…read morehave ever had and the pizza was delicious. Great restaurant.

Good pizza, pasta, salads and other classic Italian coursesread more

Best food we had Bruges. I enjoyed the chicken gyro and my husband the pork belly. Fries were the…read morestar!! This is a take away only place but worth the stop.

Hot fresh Greek gyros with steamy fries inside great spices and sauce adorne this hot pita…read more wrapped and put on box for easy eating Fast and friendly service

The sign displayed outside for their daily special of mussels drew us in. We had high hopes based…read moreon others' ratings. We were a bit disappointed. Along with the daily special we ordered filet mignon with fries and salad, as well as shrimp croquettes. Unfortunately we were given the incorrect cut of beef and it was quite overcooked. The accompanying sauce and salad were flavorful. Fries and house-made mayo were good. Shrimp appetizer was tasty. Service was just ok. Restrooms were downstairs and not accessible for one person at our table. There are better options for dinner in my opinion. Oh, and their hours of operation on Apple Maps, Google Maps and Yelp are incorrect. We dined on a Monday evening when all indicated they were closed.

Food was good, but expensive ! Our table was not covered…read morewith a white table cloth while all others where people were sitting were! Food was prepared very quickly!!

Bruges was so beautiful with its rivers flowing through Minnewater Park. My friend and I were…read moreenjoying the lovely scenery and decided we'd stop by a random restaurant for dinner on our first night in Belgium, and that took us to t' Minnewater. The restaurant offers outdoor seating with a cover/heat lamps, making it bearable during colder months. We noticed that this particular spot had all the patrons compared to other ones so we figured to be safe than sorry- follow the crowds. We ordered two main entrees to split: - Mussels and Frites (€19.95) - Dowsed in white wine sauce with a basket of fries on the side, this was our must-eat while in Belgium. The offering here was good but the white wine they used to cook them in lacked that kick I was looking for. Still a good portion with decent mussels to enjoy. - Vlammse Stoverij (€15.95) - Bruges' popular beef stew that everyone in the chocolate shops recommended we try. The plate of meat was not bad but a bit on the saltier side. I could have used some more bread to help combat some of that sodium. We were both stuffed by the end of our meal that we didn't bother with dessert... yet. So not a bad restaurant to try some Belgian offerings. Would come back to this area again for another bite if the opportunity permits.

Stopped by for a late lunch during our day trip to Brugge. There were to different set-lunch menus…read moreoffered. Both offered a appetizer, entree, and dessert. Both price levels offered different selections which I liked a lot. We got a 15.90€ option with mussels in cream sauce, panseared salmon, and ice cream along with a 20.95€ option with soup of the day, stewed beef, and a slice of cake. The soup of the day was tomato soup. It was thick and hearty and you can tell it was made with real vegetables. The mussels in cream sauce was flavorful and fresh. The salmon was fresh and tasty. The bernaise sauce it was served with added a nice touch. The stewed beef was flavorful and tender but seemed a bit dry to me (if that even makes sense). Both entrees were served with a small salad and plenty of fries (which was amazing). The ice cream was, well, ice cream but the slice of cake was delicious! Layers of chocolate, cake, and what tasted like a mixed nut cream was amazing - not too sweet and not too heavy. I would recommend this place for the value of the food but if you're in a rush, this may not be the place for you. Lunch took a little over an hour - we got there at 2pm and did not finish until 3:10pm. We are pretty quick diners. Service was good despite the speed.

I really have to say it's the best one star Michelin restaurant I had ever tried. U can enjoy the…read morefood with a very pleased environment and all the decorations are unique and full of regards. You can feel how dedicated the hosts are when u go to the restroom and saw the faucet. The foods are also good enough for the price and we choose the extra liver for 9euro which can improve the taste of the main dish. 6 courses without wines ended up with 117euro p.p.

As good as described and Deserving of their star. Service top notch and Chef personally catered…read moreto our vegetarian needs wonderfully at an exceptional level. Exceeded our expectations especially being vegetarian in a difficult city to eat superb vegetarian cuisine.

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.

The restaurant itself was nicely decorated with beautiful curtains and cushions on the chairs. Very…read morecomfortable and quiet atmosphere. The service was wonderful (even accommodating to our English). The food was outstanding and reasonably priced. Both meals that we ordered were cooked nicely and delicious. The chef even came out after we were served to make sure everything was alright and that we enjoyed our meals. We realized at the end that they only accept cash, but there is a bank right next door so it was not a problem. I would definitely recommend!