Excellent place for ribs and steak. Best to make a reservation as it is a popular place. Also best to go hungry because the portions, (at least the rib portions) are big. They also have a good selection of local beers. Ambiance was very friendly as was the service. Highly recommended. read more

The slow cooked Smokey BBq ribs are fabulous! The meat falls off the bone. The Irish ribeye steak was so juicy. We booked a reservation because the place is so busy. We can hear from Virginia Beach and these ribs are some of the best. Keith and Jen Totally will be back! read more

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This place was fantastic. The service was lightning fast and friendly. The ribs were awesome. They say they're spare ribs but these were baby back ribs. So super tender. I only ate the slow cooked. My husband tried both slow cooked and traditional grilled but preferred slow cooked. If it's a nice day, they've got a large outdoor eating area. Make sure to make reservations through their website. read more

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Wouldn't necessarily have chosen a place called "Ribs 'n Beer" especially with all you can eat ribs. However, this was a recommendation from our AirBnB hosts and was easily walkable from our apartment. This was our first restaurant in Bruges and we were not disappointed! They had a long list of Belgian beers and the ribs were delicious! They have smoked or slow-cooked, I think the the slow-cooked were better. Much more tender! There are several sauce/dry rub options or you can get them plain if you don't like sauce. Once you finish your first rack they come around and ask if you want more and you can pick from the two different cooking styles and all of the sauce/rub options each time. It also came with sides and dessert but we declined dessert as we just didn't have any room left! Friendly service and spoke English which was helpful to us! read more

More American food than Belgium food but my husband wanted ribs so we went. He absolutely loved the ribs and wanted to go back for more! He had the slow cooked ribs and the bones just came right off! He really enjoyed his meal. I had the nachos and they weren't very American but they were still good! Basic but good! Location was a little farther away but not too bad of a walk. We called for reservation because it was only outdoor seating. read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Slow cooked ribs and nachos - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

I freakin' loved this place. They bring the ribs right to the table and it is a legit all-you-can-eat spot. Listening to soul music while having some of the best ribs and Belgian beer = dream come true! Also, kid and stroller friendly even though it gets very busy and crowded. While some of the reviews comment more on the rub and the bbq sauce. Of course these Belgians don't smoke the meats and make the rubs like we do in the States. However, the meat was delicious and falling off the bones with tasty seasoning. They pile on the frites, which was overkill and could have had more varied sides. A definite plus was the range of drinks available. They also had an excellent collection of wines. We left with no room for dessert. On my next visit to Belgium, I plan to return! read more

Great food and the price for all you can eat is out of this world only 22 Euro.......they get a little busy but overall I would recommend this place the sauces and the food preparation is on point. read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

OMG. So delicious! Tried the traditional with Smokey BBQ, followed by the wasabi apple then the chocolate beer sauce. Wasabi was least favorite. Chocolate was a nice dessert rib if there is such a thing?!!! Service was amazing. They kept the ribs coming and sag us by s beautiful window seat! read more

Nice ambiance, even better food. Some may like ribs with chocolate.... Watch out for the sweetness though. Make sure to reserve your table well in advance read more

Just go, great value especially for the normal price point of the area. Pros: You can keep refilling your ribs, the ribs are amazing. I had the wet rub (which we both preferred), S.O had the dry which were also stellar, just not quite as tender. The sides were great, drinks inexpensive. Meh: Later at night they stop serving the full menu read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Slow Cooked Ribs - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Nice little place to eat. We walked in with no reservation and were told we could sit anywhere. Picked a table for 4 and then were told we had to pick a table just for two. Makes sense but...errr! The place is primarily all you can eat ribs. Like others say, you start with a full rack on your first order, get slaw and fries with that. After you finish the rack, you can order half racks and keep on going! The sauces are pretty good and the meat falls right off the bone. We didn't think the dry rubs were as good. read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Full rack of ribs - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

I love this place. I've been to Brugges 3 times now and have really enjoyed this place each time. You get all you can eat ribs for about 20 Euro, and they have 4 different types to choose from. My favorite is the beer-chocolate sauce. The ribs here are cooked very well, you can pick up the bones and the meat just falls off the bones back into the plate. I also like that each beer you get comes in it's intended beer glass. I recommend making a reservation if you want to come here, this place is very popular. Service has always been great for me. read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Beer-chocolate ribs - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Omg so good. Omg omg. You definitely must go. It's all you care to eat for €18 ribs and fries and a little bit of salad. Wow!!!!! What a deal. I can't say anything else but definitely go!!! Oh yea, the spicy sauce is spicy too! Mouth watering. read more

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PLEASE COME HERE! This is the most fantastic meal we've had in Belgium thus far. I was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. For those that don't know, Memphis is regarded as the dry rib capital of the world with numerous international rib championships to back that up. So I usually avoid getting ribs outside Memphis, because they are either slathered with a sauce that completely overpowers the meat or cooked with dry rub until its dry and tasteless. R&B does the most fantastic ribs! My wife says they are better than back home. The dry rub perfectly compliments the meat, and they come out hot and juicy. For the quality alone, I would expect to pay quite a bit for a portion. This place is $18 for all you can eat ribs..... whaaaat? Crazy, yes - super yummy, ditto. My wife got the chicken fajitas, the presentation and quality of ingredients is indicative of a very well trained chef. Everything about the food says this is not a neighborhood college, night class grade chef. Whoever he is, he is top notch in all ways. The beer selection is also good, with a well rounded menu of options as well as several familiar names in case you just want the taste of a favorite beer. The atmosphere is by far the best in Belgium thus far. We've done Italian, true Belgian, fancy, casual, and everything in between while here - R&B has the perfect mix: attentive and friendly staff, great music at the right volume, casual and laid back, but still polished and intentional. Please do yourself a favor and come here :) read more

I didn't know until I visited, that ribs are kind of a big deal here. Ok, I try. I see many positive reviews, so I'm not sure what went wrong with my order. I found my ribs to be just meh, really nothing special. I am also comparing these to the amazing ribs I've had all over the US, so it may be different for you if you are not a frequent user of ribs. If you come from texas, north carolina, or even California, I would pass on this and stick to waffles. read more

We went back to Bruges pretty much to have ribs here. This was our third visit and we will surely return whenever we are in Bruges. The all-u-can way ribs is an incredible value! We started with a rack of the chocolate ribs. Yes, chocolate ribs! The were tender and flavorful. Next I had the spicey and they were great too; just enough spice, but not crazy spicey. I ate two racks and left full, never room for desserts here! read more

Great customer service in the restaurant especially from our waiter Kyle! The ribs are absolutely stunning the meat slides right off. Lovely atmosphere, just a little out of the Brugge Grote Market but a nice walk! read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Smokey barbecue ribs - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

We rolled into Bruges in the afternoon and wanted to eat at Ribs n Beer but our host told us it was unlikely we could get a table. They open at 6pm and we walked in at 6:30 to find that we could sit but have to give the table up at 8:15 for a reservation. We were so lucky as the owner says he's consistently booked out two weeks! The ribs are incredible. I loved the spicy, bbq, and chocolate beer. We all got the ACE rib deal that also comes with potato wedges and coleslaw. Beyond the ribs, they offer an incredible selection of beers including Trappist beers. Try the Chimay bleue. Don't forget to make a reservation as we just got really lucky. read more

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So so so good! They were packed when we rocked up for dinner around 7 pm, but the owner said we were welcome to eat outside immediately if we could stand the cold. They only do 2 seatings - one at 6 pm and one at 8 pm (I think) so it's probably best to make a reservation. Since we were only in Bruges for a day trip, we braved the cold. It's unlimited ribs, and for the first rack you choose a sauce for the whole rack. For the next racks, you get half racks so if you have a massive appetite you'll likely get through every flavor. We both started with the smokey ribs, and I had an Omer beer at the owner's suggestion. So tasty! I'm not much of a ribs eater but I ate the whole rack. My husband had the spicy sauce for his second rack, and he loved it. He and I were both too stuffed to try the beer and chocolate sauce ribs, so we'll just have to come back for them. read more

Very busy place but what did you expect... excellent rib place all you can eat and you do not have to ask for a second, third or fourth rib, the waitress kept bringing more. Top service and very good quality of ribs and other meat dishes. Reservation is a must, preferably days in advance. read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Super awesome place!! Be sure to have reservation thou. Is a super busy place.. We got luck to get a table for 2... The ribs are incredibly delicious and soft. Salmon is also sooo good. Plus bonus: the waiters are super handsome and polite!! read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Think we were the only people in the restaurant who went for steak instead of ribs! Cooked to perfection & well worth splashing out on. If ordering nachos to start get the small (more than enough to fill up two greedy gals! I was worried I wouldn't enjoy the steak but obv I managed haha!) read more

All you can eat ribs are the way to go! They do give you potato wedges and slaw with it which are ok but you are really there for the ribs and they are perfectly cooked. Do make reservations!! They only serve two groups one at 6 and one at 8, they rarely have openings but we actually got really lucky and we were able to get a seat for two with the first wave, but the owner was clear that we only had until 8:10 to be there which was plenty of time for us. Service was friendly, they work their tails off though so be kind back to them. We would definitely go back. read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Front-chocolate and beer sauce, back-smokey BBQ I think the BBQ was the better of the two, but both sauces were good. - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Very nice. Slow cooked ribs were surprising good. I had the chicken fajitas which were excellent. Topped off with good service, not often found in this town. Will definitely return when I cash in my wife's inherence. read more

I love the idea of this place and would recommend it for a boys' or girls' night out or a birthday party but probably not the best ambiance for a date. The ribs themselves are fine but I'd wager most Americans would find them lacking; they were cooked well but the unfortunate truth is that Europeans just don't do BBQ sauce the way you like it or remember it from home. This might hit the spot for someone who has a specific craving for wings. I was slightly turned off when I entered this establishment at 9pm with my partner only to be warned by the host that we would have to be quick as they would not be staying open later than 10:45pm. I came to determine that this admonishment was because Ribs n' Beer is a place where people go and sit and drink for very long time. It's cool and fun and is definitely a great spot for a group but couples might want to chose from Bruges many other offerings (unless you'd like to challenge your partner to a ribs eating contest!). Servers were very friendly and spoke English well. Clientele was almost entirely English speakers (from England, as far as I could determine). read more

Who knew ribs were popular in Belgium/Bruge? I didn't but found out they were really good at cooking ribs. All you can eat for about 18 euros was a deal. Inside and outside seating in quaint neighborhood. Service was really good. Full rack for first serving and then half racks until you tap out. Can also switch sauces for subsequent servings. Great place if in the mood for ribs. Better than many rib joints in the US. read more

Amazing ribs. I cant believe all you can eat for 20 €. I got the slow cooked ribs with chocolate beer sauce. It was a great pairing. The chocolate is subtle and not super sweet. Definitely doing again. read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Slowcooked babyback ribs in chocolate beer sauce - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Had nanchos to start which were huge but so good and then a steak for my main. Steaks took quite a long while to come but I think it's due to everyone else having the rib buffet. So yummy and roughly €27 for a steak. read more

Heaven. That's what this restaurant should be called because it is just that: Heaven. Hailing from Texas, Ribs 'n Beer really fit the bill for us having not had ribs since moving to the UK 2.5 years ago. Reservations are completely necessary if you want to eat a peak times, which apparently appears to be all the time at Ribs 'n Beer. My husband ordered the "all you can eat" ribs and was in heaven. I ordered the chicken fajitas and joined him in heaven. The hubby went three rounds on the ribs. The first round was a half rack and was slathered in the house sauce, chocolate and beer. My husband wasn't a huge fan of the sauce. The second round was a quarter rack with the smokey BBQ which he liked the best. The third round was a quarter round with the spicy BBQ which my husband said was far too spicy. I opted for the chicken fajitas which were very tasty but due to this, I ate far too much. The portion size is enough for two people but I don't feel it would be politically correct to share, perhaps it would be but it seems as though it would not be. The tortillas were served in their little tortilla dish as you would find in any tex mex joint in the US. The chicken, onions, and peppers were served in a bowl and were juicy and flavorful. One thing I could do without are all the miniature spoons (one spoon per "topping" e.g. cheese, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, etc). The spoons take up valuable plate space. Dear Ribs 'n Beer, please open a restaurant in London. My husband and I will be recurring patrons, we promise! read more

I grew up on The Hobbit across town, but we still really liked this place. The Belgians love ribbetje's, and they are AYCE here. There's a number of different preparations - we started with the American BBQ sauce style, which were good and falling off the bone. But for the second round we went with the "house" version, which are prepared different: dry rubbed, then grilled quick. So they were a good deal tougher than what you might expect from American-style baby backs, but we preferred them. Brugse Zot is the beer to get on draft. read more

So I was a but sceptic about ribs in Belgium but holy wow they were amazing. I'm from Texas and I've had great BBQ and ribs but these were just as good. Really impressed with the quality and prompt service. I will go back!!! read more

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First stop reading this... Call them and book a reservation... Done? Good. This place is heaven. I may be biased... I love ribs... I love beer... Service could have been faster, but we got the last free table that night. I had three racks of ribs before we called time and headed off. I think they are some of the best I have had. Had the local Bruges Zot which was a great beer to go with the ribs. Just get a booking and go. When you look at the cost of the places in the centre, you are getting a really nice meal for a reasonable price. Even the other non rib choices are a good price. Go, enjoy, repeat read more

Excellent ribs - all you can eat formula for €18. You have 2 kind of ribs: either traditional or slow cooked (these are much more tender, juicy, and can be easily ripped off from the bones). The slow cooked versions (barbecue, spicy barbecue, beer and chocolate) are delicious but quite sweet - difficult to eat more than one rack. You can change the style you want each time you order a new rack - however, even big eaters won't order a third serving, so be strategic when you choose! :) read more

This place. Holy crap. The nachos, get the nachos. And make a reservation. I keep a business card for this place in my desk at work. Once in awhile, I pull it out and show it to my buddy who I went to this restaurant with and we have a little moment thinking about the nachos. We also had ribs, but I'd recommend just getting the nachos, it is too much food with both. If you do choose the ribs, don't get the dry rub; my wife had the dry rub and it is honestly bad, too dry. The saucy ribs are excellent, though. It's the perfect fusion of the best beer in the world (Belgian, of course) with the best food in the world (American!). read more

Best to book before hand because it's always busy. For €18 all you can eat ribs is a steal. They are so huge I have no idea how anyone can eat more than one rack. I had the chefs rub flavour and it was superb, a bit salty but really great. I have been told that the beer and chocolate sauce is excellent however I wasn't brave enough. I had an amber Trappist beer here which are the ones brewed by monks. Delicious. So so delicious. The prime rib steak is literally a hat sized piece of meat. Like crazy big. read more

Eat here on a Monday night at 8pm, so glad I booked a table because the restaurant was busy and it was easy to see why. Great food, good value and a friendly service! It was my girlfriends birthday so they provided us a free carafe of wine too which was a lovely touch. We had the slow cooked ribs and the meat was so tender and literally fell off the bone. Would definitely recommend this place to any visitors, but do book in advance if you can! read more

Ribs 'n Beer - Slow cooked ribs with BBQ sauce - Belgian Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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OMG Awesome. The ribs were outstanding. Only negative is the the place fills up fast. Go early or make a reservation. I can not say enough good things about this place. A must while in Brugge. read more

The manager and staff are supper friendly. Make sure you make a reservation. They have 2 main sittings at 6pm and 8pm. A few couples walked in and were seated with the proviso that they finish before the next seating starts. The fajitas option looked pretty massive but we were here for the all you can eat ribs for €18. The first racks were juicy baby backs (you can tell by the thicker width bones). I opted for the spicy bbq. It was more bbq than spicy but I loved the sweetness of the sauce. The meat was moist and juicy with just enough fat to provide full flavour and tenderness. Each plate comes with a heap of fries or wedges and a small salad covered with a mustard vinaigrette. The waiters are attentive and ask you if you'd like more ribs if they see your plate is near empty. Half racks are served straight to your empty plate while the bucket of discarded bones are replaced with another metal tin. This time I went for the "house sauce", beer and chocolate. It wasn't as sweet as some have said but I got a noticeable beer aroma. The quality of the second rack were drier and leaner. The ribs bones were stick thin, so definitely a different cut from the first. It would be great if they did quarter racks so that less racks went to waste and giving you a chance to try their other flavours. Bruge is fairly expensive to eat out but this was one of the more reasonable options for really great tasting ribs. Come hungry! read more

It doesn't get better than this. Ribs? Beer? Have I died and gone to heaven? Who would have thought such awesome ribs would be available in Brugge Belgium? Not me; which is why I was thrilled to find this place. The ribs were superb, the beer was superb, and everything was in large quantities. You gotta check this place out read more

There's plenty to like about this place! -The cozy and warm atmosphere. - Quick and attentive/friendly service. - Nice selection of drinks/food and menu options (great value for money). - And best of all : great food! The ribs here are amazingly good, especially the slow cooked ones. Tasty and flavorful and a good choice in accompanying sauces. And you can eat as many as you want... 5 stars all the way, been here already to taste the salmon (which was delicious and just the way I ordered it), the ribs were excellent and now looking forward to another visit to try their impressive looking T-bone steak. The cheese croquette was very nice as well, just like the tasty Irish coffee we had after dinner. read more