Groot Vleeshuis is a historic building which used to be the meat market long time ago. Now it's…read morebeen converted into a restaurant, and the cool part about this place (other than the history) is that they have real Flanders ham hanging and drying from the ceiling! You don't have to be eating there to walk through the restaurant to see the ham! After going on a free walking tour, I was starving, so I came to eat lunch here. There are tables in an inside area that's inside of the building (sounds confusing, but when you see it you'll know what i'm talking about), but sitting in the area where the hams are hanging is a lot more fun. You just grab any table and a server will come to you. It's a hopping place for brunch/lunch - they have salads and toast and omelettes, and of course lots of beer options. I wanted to try something local and so I ordered the waterzooi, which is this cream/egg based stew with chicken and potatoes and other veggies. The dish originated in Gent. And since I was at the old Butcher's Hall, I wanted to try some ham. They had a meat tasting dish that came with four different meats. The meat sampler came with Superano ham, Ganda ham, Breydelham, and Gentse kop. My favorites were the Superano and the Ganda - they tasted like prosciutto. The Breydelham tasted like regular ham. The kop was my least favorite - it's basically a pork product made of parts of the pig like the head. I guess it's kind of like spam, but not as tasty. The sampler came with some kind of mustard for dipping the meat in! The waterzooi was tasty and hearty and it was huge!!! It had generous chunks of chicken and yummy potatoes. I like the light creamy flavor. I couldn't finish it because it was too much food. The service was great except it was hard when I tried to pay and leave. My original server was very busy with this large party that was there and he was bringing out dishes two at a time by himself. I finally got the attention of the girl server who was clearing a different table and she came by but when I tried to pay with my credit card, she said I had to go inside to the bar area to pay. So I went and paid and the girl who took care of that for me said it was like some kind of special customer day and gave me this little bottle of a pickled dip for eating meat with! There is free wifi! And there's a restroom, but you need a code to get there!

This former butcher's hall is a great space, and very well matched with the fare they now serve…read more I went with the blood sausage, and it did not disappoint. It was piled high with slices of ham and cooked apples. Pork is one of the specialties here, and the whole dish was very good. The distinctive taste of the sausage filling should be savored. I also had the opportunity to taste the waterzooi, a stew with a cream sauce. It was tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant, if you find yourself in Ghent.

This local Ghent favorite lived up to the hype. The staff is fantastic and takes the time to…read moreexplain the menu. The highlight was a seasonal chicken and pumpkin meatball that was hearty and delicious. The vibe is casual, the seating is comfortable, and you get plenty of food for your money. A great pick for a cozy, filling meal!

After debating what to eat for our last lunch in Ghent, my friend and I decided to try this place…read moreout. When we arrived, there were a few people sitting inside, but wasn't fully packed. It was made known to us that we order first and then grab a seat. The menu was primarily in Dutch, so the staff were helpful enough to explain to us in English and answer any questions that we had. I got the Tomato Paprika Ball with Apple Rhubarb drink. It was one giant meatball with mashed potatoes under it. From the outside, it didn't appear to have tomato sauce at all cause the sauce was brown, but found that it was inside the ball. I personally like anything tomato sauce related, so I really enjoyed it. The meal was full of carb/protein. It was very filling - almost couldn't finish it myself. Flavors were delicious. I enjoyed the meal a lot.

A fair place. Healthy options. Our dinner was good. A basic dinner with potencial to be better. My…read morechicken was slightly overcooked but the combination of sauce, veggies and spices made it okay.

Atmosphere: 5/5. Set in an old convent, very cool interior. Small but cozy. There is a back yard…read morearea where you can sit when the weather is nice. The restaurant is in the middle of town within a few blocks to the main town square. The menu has pictures of the nunnery attire, maybe how they brewed their own beer? They only had it in Dutch, no English menu. Food: 3/5. Bland food, which is not uncommon for Flemish cuisine, but meat was also quite tough. We tried the 2 most popular dishes, Brochette Oud Clooster, and Rundsstoverij met Westmalle Dubbel, and were not impressed. Both bland. The brochette was supposed to be medium rare but came out well done. Dry and tough. The dipping sauce has a hint of curry but wasn't enough to carry the whole dish. The stew has a yummy base, I could pick out the beer flavors (Belgians truly have the best beers in the world). Meat pieces were tough, which is a shame given this is a stew. They should have use a fattier cut of beef like chuck. Meme Gusta has a similar but much more flavorful Flemish stew. The no-bake cheese cake was light and refreshing. Good for 1 person, small to share between 2. Service: 2/5. They had no English menu. At this point I have come to Belgium enough to pick out a few familiar terms, but I would have liked to be able to see what other dishes they had. Had to aggressively flag down waiter whenever we needed something. they also charge €1.80 for tap water. This place is popular enough even for locals that one can't get in without reservations. We were told they only have 2 slots: 6-8 or 8-10. We picked the earlier one. The restaurant was only half full until about 7.

I wasn't sure what to expect because I found this quickly when we were already starving, but the…read morepasta we got was very tasty. We sat outside next to a heater and it was really nice in the chilly fall weather. It wasn't busy on a Wednesday and the service was very quick.

Most of the stuff we ordered were good. The portions are hefty. Mussels were meaty! Large…read moreselections for drinks.

Inexpensive and good. I had the chicken wings with special seasoning and a fried tomato/cheese of…read moresome sort. The wings were especially tasty. Many options to choose from, all fried or prepared right in front of you. The student who was ordering next to me raved about their burger and fries. The server Timothy couldn't have been friendlier. Even though there is no seating, a large square is a 30 second walk away. I will come back here.

Love this place they let you sit outside .Great weather enjoying our drinks . Outside they do not…read moreserve dinner menu . Super friendly staff . Enjoying Ghent and their friendly waiters .

Location: fairly close to center. Across from a few souvenir shops so perhaps this is a touristy…read morearea, but I didn't see that many locals. Restaurant itself is nice, with a good outside sitting area as well as a large indoor area. Food: I had gray shrimp croquettes and waterzooi fish, both traditional Ghent dishes. Croquettes could have had a bit more shrimp (they didn't say any thing about % of shrimp like some restaurants so I assume less than 45%). €10 per piece, so quite expensive. Fish stew was DELICIOUS! If it wasn't €28 could eat that stew for days Service: meh. They were only half full, but took awhile to get beverages and food. Had to remind the wait staff a few times. One unfortunate thing is because of the high Asian tourists in the restaurant, who were noisy and rude (taking pictures of EVERYTHING including restaurant patrons), the experience wasn't great. I left as soon as I could.

I'm a little skeptical of all of those places along the river because I get tourist trip vibes BUT…read morethis place, much to my surprise, had pretty good reviews for their waffles and seemed like a good bet to satisfy our waffle craving after dinner during our trip. It is super cozy at night with the blankets, heat lamps, and literally fires they have going on their patio. The light is dim and sets the mood. We tried to order the mulled wine but the server apologized that it was a winter beverage and they have yet to remove it from the cart. Instead, he recommended their hot chocolate with rum and you already know we weren't going to turn that down. We also ordered the waffle that inspired our visit in the place. They have plenty of topping options including ice cream, whipped cream, fruit, and other dessert-like things. I was put on the spot and blurted out caramel and ice cream. Maybe caramel ice cream. Maybe caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. I can't be sure. The hot chocolate was piping hot and warmed our soul. The waffle was beautiful and a work of art. They kindly wrote "Ghent" in chocolate sauce on the plate which was such a nice touch. There was a heaping scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce. The waffle was, and I may be full of shit here, but "Brussels" style, but I'm pretty sure I remember reading that. It was square. The outside was SO CRISP and the inside was still warm. It was just what we needed. It was also reasonably priced if I remember correctly. The person i had the misfortune of sitting next to was an absolute dick which kinda put a damper on the evening but it couldn't have been better from De Zwarte Zee's standpoint.

Perfect spot for dinner with a nice view of the river and the famous building facade of…read moreGhent/Belgium. Very good service.

Osteria Delicati was exactly what we needed after a long flight from the States ... solid,…read morewholesome, and delicious Italian fare in a comfortable, warm, non-frivolous and rustic-styled restaurant, off the main tourist routes in Ghent. The service was fast, friendly, efficient, and welcoming (Thank You, Mia, great job!). The prices were fair and comparable to the area, 22€ for the Pesto Genovese, and 21€ for the Ragú Bianco. They have a large wine list, and a full bar. All and all, a big win, I would be happy to return. Ghent's Osteria Delicate, Five-Stars.

Excellent service excellent food, I would certainly recommend this place. We should up without a…read morereservation and they called us when a table was available.

Gorgeous terrace, well priced beer, tasty food, free WiFi. Come on! It's great. Friendly and…read moreattentive wait staff as well.

Great pizza, great location and a busy family atmosphere. It is a perfect spot to get good food…read moreduring a day of sight seeing. It is casual and they move fast- so you can get back out and see more of Ghent

This is my second time in two days to this wonderful family restaurant because we liked it so much!…read moreThis time We had their lasagna and a Caprese salad. Again, I was extremely satisfied with the food and the servers who are brothers are genuinely nice! This is located across from the castle which is a very good location for a great meal either lunch or dinner! If you enjoy Italian food, this place is definitely worth a visit!