On what basis is this place getting five big ones? Well, it's not a Michelin Guide superstar…read morerestaurant. What it is is a very great example of what the Belgian coast does so well. A friterie (Fr), frituuror (Nl), or frying place that serves ice cream. So if it's fried, this place has it. The beignets are to die for. Oh my. Great outer texture. Soft interior with the right amount of powdered sugar on top. Forget about the ones in New Orleans. You have to come here. The waffles? Oh so delightful. Crispy on the outside and delicate fluff on the inside. Even better than the ones in the Grand Place in Brussels. Although my family likes another place for ice cream better, this is my favorite in Koksijde. The right amount of cream and well flavored with more bits inside. So it's not a dining locale. Don't come here because you think you'll get fine food. It's fried, Belgian style. Maybe a quick bite at lunch. But for gouter or after dinner tasting, it's worth the trip.

Great ambiance and very good and attentive staff…read more We opted for the special lunch menu which is a bargain of 65 € pp for a 2 Michelin star. The menu starts with some home made bread which is amazing! One of the best bread I've had in a while. Then 4 amuse bouche: salmon tataki and quinoa, oyster, shrimp croquette (my fav) and red mullet with coffee and chicory. Came after a starter of sole and leek, super yummy. Then the main of pheasant in zingara sauce. I thought there wasnt enough pheasant to taste it properly eventhough everything was well cooked. This is why I've only put 4/5 stars. The dessert was a cold sabayon with a chocolate ice cream and mango mousse. Super yummy! Overall a very good address in De Panne and worth a visit!

On the way back from Paris, we met up with my bf's sister and fiancé for dinner. They had many…read moregreat meals at Le Fox and it was just passed the border of Northern France at the most western point of Belgium. A nice drive through the countryside took us to De Panne, a quaint seaside resort town where Hostellerie Le Fox was located. The restaurant was in the hotel by the same name owned by chef/owner Stéphane Buyens. It was pouring down rain the hotel offered free valet at the door. We were running a little behind but the restaurant staff warmly welcomed us. We sat in the hotel's lounge area which was a cozy space filled with Chef Buyens' paintings as well. Shortly after ordering some champagne, we decided on taking the Mer Sauvage or Wild Sea menu the two Michelin star chef came out to greet us he was quite a humble and down-to-earth chef. To start we were treated to an amuse bouche at the casual lounge, three creations of seafood - crab salad with foam, a dual soup with fish and fried shallots, and lastly a smoked eel with beets and a beet crisp. They were all very fresh, high quality ingredient with a fresh taste. We were led into the formal dining room, the room was part traditional part British gentleman's club and part hunting lodge. We had a very nice table by the window it was cozy and warm. The service in the dining room was immaculate from beginning to the end. The first course was the wild Breton turbot with mushrooms, tomato and olive oil snow. The fish was very fresh and cooked perfectly. Second course was a fresh salad of brussels sprouts leaves, postelein, scallop, cockle and hazelnut topped with a poached farm egg and caviar cream. It was a classically prepared dish with a hint of surprise in textures and rather decadent. Third course was a slow cooked ocean pout or eelpout with a fondue of Jambon de Trevelez aged 42 months, an emulsion of celeric root and green celery lavas chevril mousse and Perles Blanches oysters. Unusual fine ingredients that were subtly used in the dish but with much thoughts. Fourth course was venison mignonettes from the Ardennes, flan of broccoli and bouchon potato, with preserves of onions and reduction of red wine and grand veneur. It was a perfectly cooked venison went well with the sweetness of the onion preserve. The two men had the cheese course for an additional 17 Euro, the cheeses were unpasteurised. A good selection of cheeses with really great flavors. Before the last course, was a variety of palate cleansing desserts in particular one that had calamansi lime it reminded me of home, of Asia, such exquisite take on ingredients. Fifth course was a tart of fresh figs, pears, bananas and cacao with spring honey ice cream and meringue. In each course the wine was paired with the food. Fine selection of wine including a Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa which I loved. After the last course we had more desserts from a tray of beatifully handmade desserts such as tarts, belgian cookies, pound cake and bokkepootjes, which we enjoyed with good coffee and tea. It was a very enjoyable meal, most of all the food and service were fantastic!

Had 4 different dishes in group of five. Literally every dish was just wrong:…read moreSpaghetti overcooked with sauce with vicious thyme flavour and dry meat. Not your typical bolognese. The scampis were according the waiter provincial. Only tasted the laurier and boiled scrimps. What about the pizza: vegetables were roar and pepperoni was dried out. Worst experience ever!

Unpretentious place, super-centrally located. Amazing choice: mussels, fish, meat, pizza, pasta…read more Madame had plaice, I had a steak, both very nice. Extremely fast service and very friendly waiters - what else could one want for a lovely dinner?