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    Passage

    4.1 (28 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Beth C.

    Everything that was good here was glorious, but one of our dishes tasted super off, and despite both a manager and our server being privy to that, they didn't offer to make us something different and didn't take the offending item off the bill (I'd ordered the shrimp croquette salad and the croquettes tasted super off. I had to spit out the one bite I took and was super relieved not to get food poisoning). The salad itself was so fantastic that I didn't push the issue when we got our bill and it hadn't been reduced, but the fact that they didn't do anything to remedy the issue left a bad taste in my mouth, so to speak. My husband's ribs were excellent, as was the baked potato with spicy butter that accompanied them. Prices are very reasonable for Brugge. Definitely make reservations or expect to sit at the bar if you visit during a busy tourist season.

    chicken stew (2017)
    Jessica H.

    We completely stumbled upon Passage during our day trip to Bruges; after researching the standards - waffles and chocolate, of course - lunch became sidetracked. However, after a morning of walking (and experiencing that ever so slightly stressful train between Brussels and Bruges) we were definitely in need of a decent meal. We were drawn to Passage by the grandeur of the decor. Combined with reasonable pricing and a quiet location down a side street, it felt like a winner for lunch. Greeted with a smile and seated quickly, we were able to take in the pretty amazing interior design. You enter through a large curtain and then are faced with numerous grand portraits, knick knacks, and a gramophone which takes centre stage. It's not the easiest of places to navigate but, unless you're regularly nipping up to the loo, that's the staff's issue... The menu is split between some delicious sounding sharing platters, salads, and then larger meals. We were given some warm bread and fresh pate, plus some form of chutney, while we perused and our wine was poured. After already making our way through some of the traditional items of Belgium, we both went for a variation on stew; Kate W. went for the Flemish beef, which was really tender and served up with her choice of a baked potato, and I opted for the chicken served with a little puff pastry disc and frites. This was my kind of chicken stew. Rich and creamy but packed with flavour, it had plenty of mushrooms and roasted tomatoes to cut through the sauce, and - needless to say - I really enjoyed mopping up the last of the sauce with my frites. A really relaxed meal in the otherwise bustling tourist centre of Bruges.

    Erin C.

    Moules et frites! After a day wandering Bruges, Gran Kaffee de Passage is a beautiful place to have dinner. It has high ceilings, dark wood and iron, and interesting artwork. I was here with a large group, and the staff were on top of things. We took up most of the front portion of the restaurant, and the place was filled with jovial noise. It seemed like a busy place regardless of our presence. I had mussels, perhaps not for the first time, that were lovely. This was the first time I had mussels served in a pot though, for sure, and the broth was seasoned nicely. I don't recall the frites being extraordinary, but the wine, bread, and mussels were more than sufficient for me. Were I to return to Bruges in some unlikely event, I would probably return to Passage. (The website, other than showing gorgeous photos of the restaurant, is rather useless)

    Steamy pot of mussles covered in onion and celry - what a delicious meal.
    Marlo N.

    We followed the suggestions from fellow yelpers and were not disappointed. I had the mussels with fries (€21) and they were delicious and fresh. They are presented in a cute (large) pot - when the server removed the lid, aroma of onions and clery smak you in the face - in a food way. I was pretty full after getting halfway into the pot of fresh seafood goodness. Luckily my dining partner helped me. He had the lamb chops (€18) - very delicious grilled cops served with a pat of herb butter on top - can't go wrong with that!! The servers were kind and spoke English well. Our first server recommended an excellent local beer after we told her what our preferences. Their beer list is displayed handwritten on a mirror - looked super cool in contrast to the decor of the rest of the place. I saw another person order a "red beer" and I asked for a glass too. It was SO good - the fruit beer on tap. It was like an alcoholic kool-aid - in a good way. The best part was dessert - waffle with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The waffle was crunchy and delicious and the ice cream was a perfect compliment. Highlighly recommended!! In short, excellent prices, service, atmosphere, drinks, and food. A must try!!

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    Sherri C.

    Delicious Lamb Chops served with large baked potato with spices comfortable atmosphere and attentive service.

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    Really loved the starter salad and my husband's baked potato ;). My food was great, but I always love a good baked potato!

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    Excellent meal and service. Highly recommend the Boulliabase. Service was very good.

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    Good food, good prices. Staff made a few mistakes but corrected them all with a smile. Recommended.

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    My husband had the Flemish stew and loved it.

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    Recommended by Les Frenchies on YouTube; enjoyed our food and experience until it was time to pay…read morethe check and our waiter suggested that my husband pay in cash. I asked if there was a fee for using a card, and he told us that if we tip on the card, the money goes straight to the owners, but if we tip in cash, it would go to the wait staff. Since tipping is not standard practice in Belgium, I was really put off by the suggestion.

    I did some hardcore research prior to our family Belgium trip. It was the first trip in years with…read moremy parents and the first trip when I was mature enough to put some thought into it so stakes were high. This place seemed to be very highly rated and provided an opportunity to enjoy some of the local fare. We just arrived to Bruges today but we have been in Belgium for five days so we're pretty much locals by now. This place is right in the middle of town where all of the interesting and touristy shit is and you can literally see one of the tall landmark buildings (probably a belfry or a church or something) down the block. It's small but decorated in a very cute manner, for lack of a better term. There are really pretty chandeliers in there and vibe is nicer but not in a pretentious way. We squeezed ourselves into our table just next to the bar. My extremely health conscious (to a pathological degree) mother was disappointed in the lack of low fat options (there is a bit of cream in most dishes). As a vegetarian I struggled a bit but they did have a vegetable soup and a few starters sans meat products. I ordered the cheese croquettes to start and a salad that seemed safe, menu includes goat cheese, fruit, nut bread, and honey "vinaigrette". One of my dining companions ordered a chicken dish and the other two ordered the moules frites which I aggressively suggested due to aforementioned research. Before I forget to mention, two of my dining companions also ordered the vegetable soup which was a puréed deal instead of a minestrone-type deal. I did hear good murmurings as the soup was being consumed. The cheese croquettes were fantastic. I previously had the pleasure of consuming this dish earlier in our trip but these were superior. They were so crispy on the outside it was absolute heaven. The inside cheese was soft and warm and I'm literally salivating thinking about it. GF ordered the moules frites, "it was good". I kindly assisted in the consumption of the accompanying fries and they were served with the standard mayo. They were crispy and warm. After a really uncomfortable deliberation with the waiter, my mother ended up with the mussels and a side salad. It was like pulling teeth getting her to admit the mussels were tasty but I was ultimately successful, My Dad was very surprised to see only a plate of chicken and sauce but was relieved when his side of fries arrived. His report on the dish was that it was good but that he "has had better". My salad was quite the sight but I was also bummed to find that bacon was sprinkled about the frankly impressive quantity of ingredients. I wish the bacon was listed on the menu description as this would have at least allowed me to ask for its omission or order something else. The salad also did not have any honey vinaigrette but instead, the standard cream substance Belgium seems to top every salad with. This was decent. For dessert, we ordered a waffle with ice cream, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. It was a Brussels style waffle and I tend to prefer liege (I told you I was a local now) but don't think I didn't demolish that shit. GF thought it was a bit "underdone" for her taste but my Dad actually preferred the texture to a more crispy version. The service was excellent and I was very pleased the waiter had the patience to deal with all of our questions and neuroses. This is a great spot to visit in town especially if you are a carnivore without dietary restrictions.

    Passage - french - Updated May 2026

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