First off, the bike ride from Brugge to Damme is a must!…read moreThis cute and inviting restaurant caught our eye with it's abundant outdoor seating and view of the canal. We ordered the combination charcuterie platter (see picture below) and were amazed at the size and variety of meats and cheeses...we ended up taking part of it back to the hotel to munch on later. So, take the bike ride (e-bike) and stop here to refresh before heading back to Brugge.

We stumbled upon this sweet cafe on a bike ride from Bruges to Damme while on vacation. The food…read morewas excellent! I had a the vegetarian spaghetti, which was soooo yummy! We also got waffles for dessert. My husband had one with chocolate, and I got one with fruit. Both were cooked to perfection. They had a nice drink selection and helpful servers. They had a great outdoor seating area as well. We were so glad we found this place!

Stopped by to try the Flemish stew, but was a bit disappointed. The stew was cold when we were…read moreserved it and the beef was very dry. The fried potatoes served with it did taste good. We also got a cheese croque, which was pretty good. The outside seating is a very cute vibe, perfect for taking a date night. Outside is a small courtyard with a little bit of foot traffic. The service was good and fast.

The back patio was priceless on a sunny day…read more Kids got desserts that they loved. We got a sampler that included: * Flemish shrimp-stuffed tomato * Seafood quiche * The best Shrimp Croquette we've ever had. I got a Spijker in the bottle - local blonde ale. Services was typically Flemish - gruff but professional.

It is not for everyone but I love love love the eel terrine and I love the eel cooked in green…read moresauce. It is the first time I ate eel in west arm country and I have respect for their methods. The oysters were fabulous and the coq Au vin is really good too. Taste different, sweeter, from a French version. Worth trying. Now we had steaks and pork chop here. They were ok. A bit over cooked and chewy. And what a lovely restaurant. The location, at the intersection of two canals, is gorgeous.

I asked my bf's mom what she regarded as a very famous Flemish dish, she recommended "Paling in 't…read moreGroen" - Freshwater eel in green herb sauce. She wanted to take us to Siphon which was famous for the dish but it was such an impossible place to get in without prior reservation. So for her birthday we decided to take her there as a surprise. The restaurant became such an institution that the well-to-do Flemish people would roll in well-dressed in their flashy cars, such as the Aston Martin in the parking lot. Siphon was located in Damme's village of Oostkerke, a very scenic drive through the rows of trees and near two canals that went to Holland, 15 minutes drive from Brugge. Siphon was a traditional Flemish restaurant but very fast paced to cater to the number of people that dined that every night. On the nice night people were dining on the outside patios but we had a table inside. As I was walking through the charming restaurant I was greeted by men in Naval white jackets looking like there were many captains on the ship. There was a full size built-in pit where the chef grilled the steaks on hot coals. Most tables were having the fried paling but I had to try the paling in green herb sauce. My bf's mom and me had the eel and my bf had the dover sole. The paling was simply served with fries. I never saw more people eating fries than in Belgium. The eel was fresh didn't taste too muddy, the herb sauce was interesting definitely an acquired taste I loved herbs so it was great! We had some cava to celebrate the birthday and the server was kind enough to fulfilled my request with a surprised birthday ice cream with a sparkler. I really enjoyed the dinner even though I was probably the only non-European there it was a pleasant experience. Note: it's a cash only establishment they don't except credit cards. Smakelijk!!

Besides all of us falling in love with Sally our waitress, the food and service were wonderful and…read moreexceeded everyone's expectations. The lobster appetizers were a huge hit as well as the Caesar salads and lobster risotto. A Wonderful location right next to the ferry drop off from Bruge. The chef has some skills - be sure to check it out. We highly recommend.

Ok for real, this place makes bomb sandwiches, brews their own beer upstairs and rents bicycles;…read moreall for a price that won't break the bank! I had the España panini and it was delicious. It was a salami panini that had this like essence of Cajun spicing in it. I dug it. My wife got the Chief and liked it as well. This place is also a brewery! There isn't any tour per se, but rather just a shop where you can purchase homemade beers under the label Pater Van Damme. Apparently the patriarch of the family brews the beer upstairs and sells it. They also rents bikes for a very reasonable rate. As of this writing it is €9.95 for a day. Price is very reasonable. Sandwiches are in the €5.00 range with drinker (even beer!) for like another €2.00. Thank god there is a cheap eats place that is good in this part of the world. All in all a cool spot worth seeking out! Great destination for a chill bicycle ride out of Bruges.

Would avoid. I went there twice and both times had not very great service and somewhat rude staff…read moreto deal with. There are much better options right around the corner from this place in town so if you're a tourist and you're going to go to one place, this is definitely not the one place.

This restaurant was the best I visited in Belgium, and I would highly recommend making reservations…read morehere. For our appetizer, we got the Parmesan croquettes, which were outstanding. For my main course, I got the Flemish beef stew with applesauce and frites. I was blown away by the beef stew and my sole complaint was that it was too much food to finish. The decor is well done and the server/owner is attentive, funny and helpful.

Excellent restaurant with cozy atmosphere and amazing food. One of the best Flemish stews I had…read morewhile in Bruge. Generous portions and delicious Belgium fries on the side. We also had the croquettes to start, which were also quite satisfying. It's situated very close to the city centre and was short walk away. Make sure to have a reservation in advance or you might not be able to get a table by walk in. It seems to be very popular and we saw a number of walk ins turned away.

We were a group of 10 and... The service was good, the food was great, the presentation was fancy…read morebut not too much, etc. I loved it! The lunch menu (every day except Sunday) is an awesome choice: real value for money. Nice wine list too.

Michelin start restaurant where they want to please you. What a novel idea. We came up to Damme by…read morebike and it was unfortunate that this was not on Yelp. But given the competition had it we went. WOW what a meal. The food was amazing and interesting. Would definitely do the pilgrimage

Wow. Not a bar or street side eatery. A real restaurant. We made reservations and got a great seat…read moreupstairs by the window. Pork cheek stew fell apart as we ate it. Half order of mussels was plenty. Got garlic but it wasn't overpowering. Small cup of cauliflower soup was a nice compliment appetizer. Beer selection was good and not overpriced. We will come back when in the area. And will make reservations on a Friday night.

Our first real meal in Belgium was an absolute winner here! Unless there was more seating hidden…read moreupstairs or around a corner in the back, In Den Wittenkop is a pretty small place, so a reservation is probably a good idea. It's certainly a charming little place, and on a slightly drizzly day it was a very pleasant place to be in from the cold and rain. The Mosselen Natuur (plain steamed mussels) were big, meaty, well-cleaned, and tasty, but if you're not a shellfish fan, the Stoofpotje van Varkenswangetjes (pork cheek stew) is a great choice. Extremely tender pork cheek with minimal excess fat, and a lot of it, with a delicious red wine sauce plus much better fries than we'd had earlier on the main square made my night. I'd say that this was the best meal I had in our trip to Belgium, definitely one I'd repeat if we visit Bruges again!

Very cosy and atmospheric place in the middle of Zeebrugge's Harbour. Food looked really nice, but…read moreI just had a good Brugse Zot. Will be back to try the food some time.