I stopped by De Arme Duivel for dinner recently and tried their Stoofvlees (Flemish Stew). Similar…read moreto other places, the stew had nice chunks of beef and was flavourful and thick/hearty. What stood out the most was the Chicory salad as it was refreshing and made it less greasy (as it was slightly bitter) throughout the meal. Overall, I'd give it 8.5/10

The beef stew is AWESOME. The shrimp croquette is deliciously soft on the inside and crispy on the…read moreoutside. And the healthy portion of French fries tops everything off nicely. I also had a draft beer, which was tasty as well. The staff is friendly and attentive. And if you're lucky enough, you can choose between sitting indoor or outdoors- either way this restaurant has a great ambiance to match the food!

Adorable location with alley, garden patio and indoor spaces. The salmon was nice but the…read morestroganoff had an amazing sauce that we dipped frites into. The service was nice. If you are looking for a spot in a historical location with ambience and well done traditional Belgian food, this is a great choice.

Situated in the oldest alley of Antwerp -- the beautiful Vlaeykensgang near the Cathedral -- this…read morecharming little bistro feels like you've stepped straight into another century. It's hidden down a quiet courtyard, right in the middle of the city but completely away from the noise and bustle. Totally one of those "if you know, you know" kind of places. The atmosphere here is just magical -- rustic, romantic, and old-fashioned in the best way. Even though we were seated outside in chilly weather, it still felt cozy and inviting. You could tell this was one of those restaurants that lives and breathes its history. Now, the food -- We ordered the duck breast with red porto jus and gratin dauphinois, and the beef stew. The gratin was so good -- creamy, cheesy, and perfectly comforting. The duck, though, was a bit of a letdown -- quite tough and hard to chew, which was disappointing because the sauce was lovely. The beef stew, on the other hand, came out piping hot (just how I like it!) and was hearty and flavorful, though a tad on the sweet side for my taste. Still, it was delicious overall. Service was great -- friendly, attentive, and never hovering. Everything felt relaxed and unpretentious. Our bill came to just under $100 USD, which I thought was very reasonable for the quality, setting, and experience. If you're wandering around Antwerp and want to escape the crowds while enjoying a cozy, candlelit meal in a spot full of old-world charm, this is the place to go.

A place with a bit of a quirky edge. The name means Grandmother in Flemish and there are dozens and…read moredozens of photos of Grandmother photos on the wall. Apparently they are supplied by patrons. There seemed to be a good mix of locals and tourists. The menu is straightforward enough. I ordered mussels in a white wine sauce and it was quite the feast. I had the dark beer which is my favorite but they have a really good list. Ed tried the house 'red' beer that turned out to be very fruity, but with a hearty alcohol content. He ordered one thing, veal, but what came out seemed ab entirely different dish, chicken and pork. He enjoyed it so it was OK. He ordered potato croquettes with it and they were good. I thought I might get the ubiquitous fries (frites) but that didn't happen. They did give me a container of mayonnaise which one would assume is for fries, but when I inquired the waiter said it was for the mussels (?!) I guess I had to take his word for it. The portions were good and we left satisfied even with the glitches.

I wanted an authentic beef stew for dinner and thought a place that named themselves after Grandma…read morewould be decent. Service was standard, food came out pretty quickly. I ordered: - Shrimp croquette - there's small shrimps in this. Not small pieces of shrimp, but small shrimps. A bit of a surprise for me. Was OK tasting. - Fries - used to dip in my stew. I will admit maybe this is a ME thing, but the fries I've had here in general have not been stellar. Too potato-y and not crispy enough. - Beef stew - supposed to be the highlight. Flavors were OK, but the meat was just kind of dry and not very tender. After a while the sauce was a bit salty. The portion was good though. Overall OK, just the beef stew wasn't that great for me. It seems I should have ordered the mussels though, as so many other tables ordered it. Next time I will try that instead!

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Queen A's Kitchen is a small restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere in the lobby of the Queen A…read moreHotel. We came here for dinner and got the white wine mussels with fries and a pork loin. Mussels are in season, so they were good. The pork loin was wrapped in ham, but was a little on the dry side. Luckily, it came with a portion of gravy. They mostly serve Leffe beers.

This food was great! We weren't sure because of the lack of folks inside but so glad we stopped…read morehere.

Dining takes place in a candlelit basement with wooden tables, but that's as far as the medieval…read moreillusion goes. The utensils, flatware, and cups are modern as well as the plaster coating the walls. I ordered the beef stew with croquettes. The stew was tasty and the croquettes tasted like mashed potatoes were simply fried. I enjoyed my meal here overall, but this restaurant is far from perfect.

This gorgeous restaurant is hidden within the center of Antwerp and offers a very unique dining…read moreexperience -- a candlelit underground cave. Don't miss this unique opportunity! We started a bachelor party here, with a beer flights and a bunch of food. They serve a beer flight featuring local Antwerp beers, and if I recall correctly, it also comes with a large serving of cheese. The whole experience was great and they were very welcoming of six dudes preparing for a long night out. The atmosphere is fantastic, a bit of an echo, but that's to be expected when dining in a cave, so I can't fault the restaurant for that.

Billie's is a cozy beer bar with outstanding beer selection. I stopped by on my visit to Antwerp…read moreand enjoyed looking at all of the brewery stickers. I'd love to return and try some of the food next time.

Billie... Billie. I showed up and y'all showed out. This quaint bar in the cut of Antwerp…read moredefinitely houses traditional authentic Belgian dishes and beer. I'm not beer drinker but I did stop by to try their beef stew also known as Vlaams Stoofvlees. Wheeeeeew baby. Their gravy sauce for the stew is rich and thick. You literally can pick out the herbs when you eat. There's nothing fake about this place. That meal honestly can be shared amongst two people. It was an interesting twist for me to eat a chicory salad. Never have I ever. Yet, it was earthy and tasty. Great health benefits too. One thing you'll notice in Belgium is there Mayo and ketchup is real not processed. You can literally taste the difference. If you're ever in Antwerp for even a couple of hours, make it your business to stop by and treat yourself to good food and beer.

We were quite disappointed by our experience there. We ordered the grilled meat and most were on…read morethe very well-done side and dehydrated. For a restaurant that specializes in grilled meat, not impressed.

Oh boy, by far the best food I had while in Antwerp. Funny how sometimes you can still find some…read moregems using the good ol' word of mouth. In this case, I went to a cocktail bar nearby and, after learning that they don't serve food, the waiter there told me about this place. This is a really cozy gastropub close to the cathedraal. Service was pretty good here. I had a vispannetje, which was translated to me as "fish stew". I was a bit unimpressed after I found that that the fish in it was salmon (which is not my favorite), but man, it also had some shrimps and mussels all thrown in a delicious sauce which i'm guessing uses cream and white wine and some vegetables that I couldn't make it. The side order of fries were good, but I'm still dreaming about that stew.

This is a special restaurant to visit before they close at the end of the year due to some…read moreconstruction that will happen around. Beautiful and very unique restaurant at a great location and great service Had a couple vegetarian options that were beautifully presented

Lovely wonderful evening and great service and wonderful food. Very romantic setting…read more Was just excellent