The prices were pretty high, but the food was stellar. We had the Vol-au-Vent which was savory and…read morestellar. Each bite was an explosion of umami in our mouths. We originally we only going to get one, but I'm glad we got 2, cause I didn't want to share. We got the croquettes instead of fries to try something different, and they were very good. We were also pleasantly surprised to get some free bread and a small plate of salmon as well.

The interior of the restaurant is a work of art, make sure to check it out. Knowledgeable server…read moreand our Flemish stew and Cod were very tasty. Attentive service but one has to remember this is Europe so the server will pretty much leave you alone to dine after the food is delivered, so enjoy your meal and the surroundings.

Super gimmicky. Being from NYC myself, I guess you can say that the burgers here are a homage to…read moresome of NYC's famous landmarks. I came here unexpectedly because everything in Antwerp seems to close at 7pm and was told that I had a shot of not starving myself at Old Town...where I found myself pulled in by the bright, flashy Broadway-esque lights as a desperate salvation for food. I'm no burger expert and there is no really such thing as a "New York burger". A burger is a burger. I had the Empire Cheeseburger with and overall, it was an enjoyable burger. Large in size and sandwiched between a toasted sesame roll, the beef patty and toppings were juicy and tasty. Whatever that "secret sauce" was, it wasn't that distinctive, so I couldn't really taste it. I had a side order of Belgian fries and I wasn't too excited about those; they were more on the dry side. Pricey for a fast food restaurant, but the good quality of the burger totally did the price justice. If you add on fries to your burger, there's a "deal" for an additional €3.60, which I didn't find it that much of a deal since the fries were subpar. The atmosphere of this place is really nice, though. Seems like mostly the young come here after work for happy hour to hang out.

Delicious. Cool spot and great burger. Bun was fresh. Definitely stop by. Beer was also good and…read morecold.

This place, despite it's almost offensive name in English, is a tourist trap on the main square in…read moreAntwerp. We stopped for lunch, consisting of excellent mussels and frites, of course. The food and service were outstanding and the location was perfect. Prices were probably excessive, but I have no real basis of comparison and don't want to spoil a vacation worrying about a couple of euros. We'll return next time we're in Antwerp, probably in our next lifetime.

No reservations, immediate seating. Accomadated for baby…read more Mussels with onion, celery, white wine was delicious. Come with frites and saus. Enough for 3 people. Staff is friendly and fast.

Frites were perfect and servers were nice. Some of the best fries I had in Belgium. We had the…read moreoriginal and the basil frites.

I will only speak here of the French fries that you can have at the snack point. There are really…read morereally good, especially after a long day in the city before catching a train. If they were organic, they would be perfect for me! First of all, the fries are cooked in vegetable oil which is really great for veggies! Then, imagine crunchy but tender, light golden french fries with crispier edges... and on top of that the most delicious home-made tartar sauce I have ever tasted with fresh soft onions... a deep-fried dream really :) I recommend to always choose the take away unless you want to smell like greasy fried food :)

We have a rule to never eat new tourist spots or on main squares but we broke it to eat at Fish A…read moreGogo. When you finally find the tiny storefront you immediately notice the case containing fresh fish on ice in front of an open kitchen. We were dredged by the owner and the available fish options were explained. We were directed up a vertiginous stairway to the second floor and we found a table. I returned to the first floor to place my order. One entree and one beverage are required for each diner. We ordered one draft beer each, one fresh fish each, razor clams and frites. The prices were fair and the food came out quickly. The razor clams were amazing, fresh and flavorful. The fishes were next each with a different method of preparation, both were spectacular! Finally there was a basket of complimentary bread. This was probably our best meal in Belgium and we left stuffed to the gills.

Just around the corner from the Grote Market, we went to Fish a'gogo for late lunch. We wanted to…read moreeat inside and to do so had to order Each person had to order 1 drink and 1 food item. Once agreed, we were escorted past the busy kitchen up to the 2nd floor. Stairs were somewhat steep and narrow so take care. It was very cosy upstairs and fans helped circulate air so it seemed cooler than the outdoor seating. Small bathrooms were also located here behind a blue wall. We liked that they had a good variety of seafood options on the printed menu but also the specials that day. Pricing was quite reasonable compared to other places we checked out earlier. I walked downstairs to place my order and ordered the mussels, octopus, fried shrimp cake and a drink. However, after returning to our table someone came up to ask me to pay again as it seemed like the first terminal had some issue. Turned out that they ended up canceling the octopus order but that wasn't clearly explained, we inferred that's what happened with the lower tab bill. I guess it worked out since we filled up quickly on the generous bowl of mussels (nice and meaty) and used up all the bread to soak up the delicious broth. The fried shrimp cake was crisp on the outside and tasty. As others pointed out, there was at least one gruff guy (the one who took my initial order) but the servers handling the service on the 2nd floor were very nice and neatly setup everything on our tiny table. Would return for more on a future Antwerp trip.

Great food and great service. The chef is amazingly down to…read moreearth and friendly Best meat I've had and the price is very low compared to other meat specialists

We had a nite off from our riverboat cruise so thought we'd try Le Steak 17. Small, cozy place. We…read morehad the option of eating out front under the umbrellas, but chose inside as it was an incredibly hot day. Not much cooler inside. Our server offered our group of 7 two tables pushed together near the front, explaining that the back was hotter since that's where they cook the steaks on the Big Green Egg (her English was very good). The server lugged out a very heavy rack of beers and even heavier rack of wine bottles for our perusal. Drinks chosen, we were presented with a vocal list of appetizers...meatballs, Camembert cheese, bone marrow and steak tartar. We chose the tartar. It was abundant and excellent. The dinner "menu" consisted of a large board with the 6 or 7 cuts of steak available. (They did offer a veggie burger for our lone vegetarian) Most steaks are offered at a 300g portion, but the tomahawk and porterhouse were huuuge. Steaks and temperatures were selected. They came out promptly, properly cooked and delicious. They were accompanied by group salads, fries, baked beans, roasted squash and a peppercorn sauce for the steaks. Desserts were offered but everyone was stuffed. Overall, well worth experiencing, but maybe go on a cool day...

Finding this restaurant was not easy, but the food and atmosphere were well worth the effort…read more What i liked: -good food with veggie options -seems a Local favourite -aurhentic historic building Best suitable for small group dinner for foodies. Do reserve ahead as the lcation getd very quickly fully booked.

The Graspoort has a soft place in my heart, because this used to be the place where we came with…read morethe children on Friday nights when our fridge was empty. The place still looks surprisingly the same, but now, the place is supposed to be one of the better restaurants in Mechelen. I am not sure why there is this hype: it is a nice place to sit - always was: cosy, a bit dark, romantic you could say althouh I also used to come here on Saturdays at noon to grab a sandwich (not sure this is still possible). The menu is OK, but not great and prices along the same lines. Make a reservation: it is a small place and it is quickly crowded. The menu changes regularly. I think the main attraction of the place still is its atmosphere.

Came here for lunch and was luckily enough to score a table! They have special fish everyday, so…read moreeven if you like the fish one day, it may not be available the next. Everything was cooked/fried fresh and the staff was very efficient and friendly. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a tasty/fishy lunch! Oh, their homemade sauces are delicious too!

Loved this little fish restaurant so much, we visited twice in a week. They serve sustainable fish…read moreand amazing chips with very unique flavors. The portions are decent and the service was good. Both visits there was only one man working but he held it down! The restaurant is small and was packed but he handled it with ease. The location is central to the Cathedral and courthouse, tucked on a side street.