Tried this bbq gem in town last night and we were completely blown away. This is real dry rub bbq…read morewith low and slow cooking on top of an amazing array of meats and seafoods. Too much to eat in the first sitting so we are going back for more. The drink list, especially the gin concoctions, are well done. We were also impressed with the quality of the service, the servers make sure to give you a complete run down on the menu and then help you pick a selection that matches your taste. I had the pork ribs, delicious, my traveling companion has the brisket. Both were some of the best we have had. If you are in Leuven, this is a spot not to be missed.

Seriously, as an American living in Belgium for 13+ years, this is by far the best BBQ place I've…read morefound here and even in Europe. Great food, great service (which let's be honest is hard to find in Belgian restaurants) Slow cooked, smoked meat. They do it right. This is my go too place.

If you are looking to taste some amazing meats, then look no further!…read more The chef invites you to the meat counter, where you will receive a detailed explanation of each type of meat (origin, preparation, texture, taste). He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They also have lobster and fish. During the course of the evening, the staff was always friendly and quick to come by to refill our drinks. We also received a little cup of home made chocolate mousse in the end. It was the perfect finish to a great evening! One remark though: It was excruciatingly hot inside. Not sure why, but I would have felt more comfortable in my bikini.

While on business in this quaint city just outside Brussels, I discovered a gem of a restaurant…read more The formula is simple: a small, cozy, and romantic dining room with an excellent selection of artisanal prime dry-aged beef from producers across western Europe. We arrived ahead of the fully booked Friday evening dinner crowd without a reservation and were told they couldn't accommodate us...but on second thought were asked, "Would we mind eating at the bar?" No problem! The chef cheerily led us to his meat case which held a dozen of the evening's beef selections from Ireland, Spain, Belgium, and other regions. We settled on the dry-aged Rubia from the Galicia, Spain. The steak included frites, salad, a choice of several sauces, and we agreed to let the chef serve everything per his recommendations. We ordered a nice blond trippel ale which was quickly followed by our amuse bouche - a superb steak tartare served on a crusty thin slice of bread. French Gillardeau oysters were next and wonderfully fresh, plump, and briny- perfect. Our attentive waiter suggested a fine French table wine and served it cold stating that as it approached room temperature each sip would seem like a different wine - he was right! The Rubia steak was served sliced on a metal platter laid atop a custom candle heated stainless steel warming platform. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender and with only natural juices and a bit of sea salt it was probably the best steak I have ever had. This comparison includes Peter Luger's in Brooklyn, NYC, Morton's Chicago, The Chop House Chicago, Del Frisco's NYC, St. Elmo Indianapolis...numerous Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, Michael Jordan's, Don Shula's, and Capital Grilles across the USA. Should I go on? Paired with sublime frites and a simple butter lettuce salad this bistro meal was simple perfection. Cutting the tender steak with a fine Laguiole knife capped the experience for me; I had a choice of several handles and chose the fine shell handle knife! I can't wait until my travels return me to Leuven and a chance to visit Bistro Tribunal and their attentive and helpful staff.

This place is awesome.. The meat, the setting, the friendly personnel…read more People don't go out of their way for something they can experience next door. If I tell you we drive a combined total of almost two hours for the steaks these guys serve.. And we keep going back for more. I think I've said enough! Let's start with the setting.. It's an old farm totally refurbished, they have a wine cellar, whiskey and gin bar up the attic, half open kitchen and the dining hall is located in sort of a green house (winter garden). As far as you can see around you is a hilly landscape full of fields which adds to the total farm experience. The staff is super friendly and helpful, they're good with kids (in the summer time there's a bouncy castle, sheep to look at and go-carts for kids) and they get a lot of foreign customers and treat them as well as they can. The wine selection is good, and you can even go and get a bottle in the wine cellar. You always get home made potato chips, ham and bread as appetizers, followed up by some black pudding sausage, meat salad etc. all products from the butchers shop they run.. And you can take all these products with you when you go home. Let's move on to the meat.. It's not the cheapest but it's the best as far as I know. They serve two kinds of meat.. Veal or junior beef (all own bred cattle), I always tend to go for the last one since I prefer red meat and veal tends to be a lot lighter. Your knife will literally slide trough this tasty redness. I'm also very keen on the extra herb "crust" they put on the meat if you ask them.. Delicious!! The desserts are ok and the coffee is always accompanied by fresh apple cake. The only thing I'm not so fond of is the buffet style salad bar, but I'm not a rabbit so no harm done! Good job guys, keep up the good work.

Gorgeous tranquil setting, great meat, super friendly staff, (winter) garden dining and kids play…read morearea. And as they're a butcher too, there's nothing that keeps you from stopping by and taking some home :-)

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.

I had to try this place since my last name is Murphy. And it was awesome! I loved the ambience…read morehere. I had a Murphy's beer (of course) and I loved it. The bread and butter was perfection for an appetizer! I ordered a New Zealand filet and my husband got a t bone. We also ordered fries, beans and rice and a salad. Everything was melt in your mouth amazing. The beans were a little dry but the flavor was amazing so I ate them anyway. For dessert we had a fruit salad which came with ice cream. And by the time we left I was so full and happy. I would definitely try this place out! Don't forget to make a reservation if it's the weekend as all the restaurants in the area get very busy!

Walking in you smell the delicious scent of beautifully grilled beef. There isn't much on the menu…read moreand that's perfect. Meat was a bit underdone, but served on a skillet so you can let it rest a bit and keep it warm. Two thumbs up.

We stayed at the Hilton garden inn just up the street and we were looking for a place to eat…read more Turned to Yelp and low and behold up poops this place. As we approach this establishment we thought no way. But as we entered the aroma of the cooking meat changed the whole tune. A hole in the wall, yes! But don't let that fool you. The service was excellent and while the menu was simple, the food was exquisite. The meat was cooked perfectly and the taste was fantastic.

Fantastic local find close to my hotel. The steaks were delicious, service was fantastic, and the…read morestaff accommodating. I did not have a reservation, they fit me in by telling me I could have the table for 90min. Thank you!!!!

If you're looking for a great steakhouse in Brussels, this is it! Comfortable place, excellent…read moreservice, delicious food.

Adorable German restaurant! The parking isn't very big and we barely squeezed in tonight, but thank…read moreheavens we did. English translations on the menu were helpful. The meatloaf with potato salad and egg sunny side up was DELICIOUS! I was a little skeptical but it made my night. I'd definitely be back for more if I wasn't leaving for the states in a few more days.

While visiting Brussels a coworker highly recommended this Bavarian family ran restaurant to try…read more We were later informed it is the only Barbarian restaurant in Belgium. DECOR - As soon as we pulled up in the parking lot I was impressed with the layout and decor of the place. You could tell the building is well cared after. On the inside everything is beautifully decorated with floor to ceiling of wood. Great for groups, lots of space and a beer garden. The staff is friendly and makes you feel at home. The owner greets and spends time with customers through out the evening. Just a great vibe and most importantly an enjoyable evening. FOOD & DRINK - the menu has a great selection of fantastic beers and Bavarian food. Our picks were the sausages with kraut which was to die for. Two of us were not big on kraut but in this case cleaned the plate. For mains highly recommend the jäger schnitzel, the meatloaf and the cordon blue. For sides we had spatzel which is buttery pasta bits, potato dumpling which consisted of a fluffy starch ball, and traditional potato salad. The schnitzel was the best I've ever had and I've had my fair share of German food but Bavarian style takes the cake for me.