Fries are one of my major weakness. In fact, it was my only food source for lunch in high school. I…read moreliterally had fries every.single.day. I managed to remain thin though. Go figure. Anyhoo, I love just about anything that is fried. So of course, De Frietketel is right up my alley. We managed to stop by twice during our stay in Gent. It's fast food and it's cheap. Enough said. The fries are delish and the portion is huge. We also had Bitterballen, Bicky Burger & Bicky Rib. All were good. We stood in a fairly long line once. You order, get a number and pick up your food when called. The folks here are friendly and helpful. The place gets full with college kids. Cheap eats! Seating can be hard to get, but we never had a problem. Don't come in expecting gourmet and you won't be disappointed.

We were in Ghent for a day tour. My husband and I are strict vegetarians, which is fun in a country…read morelike Belgium where it's not all that common. In addition to that, we don't eat onions, garlic, leeks, or chives (it makes it that much more fun). I did my research and found out that Ghent was supposedly the most vegetarian-friendly city in Belgium so I made a list (not long at all) and this place made it. Then I found out that they would be stopping in our next city for lunch so when we were let out to roam, we walked the 16 minutes from our starting point to get sustenance before our meet up time. It's fairly easy to find with a GPS and we got to see some of the back roads. Thankfully, they had recently opened and though I would have preferred to dine in, we needed to hoof it back to the group so we asked for the items to be bagged. Their menu is clearly posted on the wall. There were two guys working and the guy taking our order knew English (thank you). After explaining our restrictions and confirming that their fries are vegetarian (YES), we ended up ordering the walnut burger (he said it was their popular item) and their broccoli burger with veganaise (it's extra) along with an order of large fries, which he said would be more than enough to share. The patties were deep fried and placed in these white buns along with lettuce and tomatoes and very generous dollops of mayo (I guess I can't really complain about paying for the condiments then). They each got their styrofoam container and were very well sized. I watched him grab a paper container only slightly bigger than my hand, fill it with fries, place it on some food grade paper, then he topped it off... until you couldn't see the paper container anymore. In went a good almost 1/3 cup container of mayo and the entire thing was wrapped in paper before he tore a small hole at the top to let out some steam. I had a couple of fries fresh from the fryer on the way back. They are unsalted and were quite good. With the mayo, it added something extra and perhaps more vessel clogging properties to my bill of "health". When we got close to the meeting place, we sat down and wolfed down our burgers. They were good and quite filling. There was a huge walnut in my patty that hadn't processed completely and it was delicious - not all too seasoned but still good. I would have liked to add pickles next time for extra acidity. Hubby's broccoli patty was well seasoned and I didn't see much green from broccoli but I saw something that might have been carrots. It was good as well and could do without added acidity. Turns out mine was made in-house but his wasn't. In the end, I'm glad I finally got a taste of (vegetarian) Belgian fries as well as something of good nutritional value for lunch. I'm also very thankful to this place for giving us edible choices (just because something's vegetarian still doesn't mean we can eat it). It's also reasonably priced! Yay!

An excellent lunch here. This is a fantastic venue for either a serious business lunch with clients…read moreor a romantic table for two. Service was flawless. The aperitif was refreshing and interesting (ask about their collaboration with a Spanish gin house, Gaugin). All courses were amazing in flavor and balance. The care given to each dish was extraordinary. The chef's creativity and care were clearly apparent. The atmosphere was quiet and private. In all, it was an unforgettable experience. I will be back as soon as the schedule permits.

From the owner: Alle goede dingen bestaan uit 3…read more Heerlijk. Zoekt u culinaire verwennerij waar zowel de klassieke Franse keuken als eigentijdse creaties tot hun recht komen? Vredesdreef3 is al meer dan 10 jaar een vaste waarde in Vinderhoute. Meer over onze keuken leest u hier. Gastvrij. Sofie Sergeant en Nicolas Soenen ontvangen u samen met hun team in een ontspannen sfeer. Schuif gezellig aan tafel voor lekkere gerechten en warme gastvrijheid in een tijdloos kader. Zowel voor een zakendiner, een vlotte lunch als voor al uw feesten kan u op ons rekenen. Genieten. Vinderhoute is een landelijk gelegen kastelendorp op amper tien minuutjes van de Gentse binnenstad. De rust die u hier vindt is een waar genot. Ook ons mooi tuinterras is in de zomer een echte aanrader om van uw bezoek een belevenis te maken. Wilt u heerlijk gastvrij genieten? Welkom in Vredesdreef3.

Second Time here and not disappointed! It is pricey but I…read morethink it worth it. On Saturdays you can choose between a 6 (75€) and a 9 (110€) courses menu. A fly of 4 wines selected to "meet" the courses tastes is available for 25€. They are quite generous with the wine. Service is great, friendly and efficient. The chef is very friendly too and came have a chat with each table. You will have the pleasure to taste, fish, vegetables, soups, meat... All originals recipes, everything very fresh. I can't describe well enough the food, you should check on the website. Plan the whole evening there to have the time to enjoy each course. I recommend it for a romantic diner.

We booked a family reunion with a party of 8 in this place. When we arrived, our table was…read moreallocated to another party. We were seated in a dripping wet veranda. Quality of the food is below average. To be avoided.

Top quality food in Ghent. Incredible service, presentation and food. Was seated with a kitchen…read moreview to watch the chefs. The place has Michelin quality chops - it's off the main square a few steps. Trade in the touristy canal views for seriously good eats. It's some of the highest quality food you'll eat in Ghent.

After we got our reservations mixed up at OAK (we apparently had dropped a spot on the waitlist and…read morenot for a reservation), the folks there suggested their sister restaurant Door 73, which was just a few minutes down the street, a little closer to the center of Ghent. After meandering around a little, we decided to go ahead with it. You find yourself swathed in a curtain when stepping inside (at least during the winter), but once you pass that, you find yourself at a quaint little bar in the front, with the main dining room a little further back. The ambiance itself is very casual and relaxed; you can see the kitchen from the dining room, and with low ceilings and an open, undivided space, it really does feel as homey as the neighborhood the restaurant is in. The servers who took our orders were helpful, although they did accidentally bring us a dish we did not order (but they did comp it even though we failed to realize it in our jetlagged state - very kind of them). The drink menu isn't huge here, but I enjoyed the house cocktail - a gin and yuzu-based concoction, if I recall - so much that I got it twice. The elderberry that was mixed in gave it a wonderful floral nose, and the flavors were perfectly balanced between the liquor and the mixers. The food here is also pretty good, and for lunch, I found that what we settled on originally (oysters, an appetizer, and a main to share) would have been a perfect size. The oysters, from Normandy, were on the better end of what I'm used to having here - not too briny and with a bright flavor, helped by a tinge of lemon squeezed over it. The gnocchi was probably the least distinct bite, although by no means was it bad...being pumpkin-based, it certainly was seasonally appropriate. I will say our mistakenly comped appetizer - beetroot served with crumbled feta - was absolutely delicious, though. The bright pink/red beets have that perfect balance of starchy sweetness that works very well with the crumbly fattiness from the cheese - very tasty (albeit it more filling than we bargained for). We then finished up with the steak main cooked medium-rare. The steak looks more rare than it lets on when you initially see it in the mini cast-iron skillet it is served on, but the flavors are delicious, and the texture is just right. My only quibble with the dish is that while the outer edge of the steak was perfectly crisped and full of flavor, the inside was usually ringed with fat...I would have expected the steak to have been dressed such that we wouldn't have to be slicing off small pieces of it to avoid the chewy bits. From my understanding, Door 73 is a relatively new spot, but we really enjoyed our meal here, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for a casual bite. Lunch ran a bit longer than I had hoped - a bit longer than 1.5 hours - but just keep in mind that time can move at a slower pace in European restaurants :)

Went here for my sister's birthday (her pick)…read more We started with house champagne and then ordered starters. These took a while to arrive, but were very good in quality. I had the duo of pork croquettes, my dad had the laqued pork belly and my sister had the bone marrow. Now, while everything was very nice, the portions of certain items (the bone marrow specifically, 4 bones is a bit much as a starter) were definitely on the larger side of things. Meanwhile wine was ordered too and we had a nice Spanish red wine. I ended up getting the Entrecôte of Simmental as a main, which again was on the large side (managed to finish about half of it). It was perfectly cooked though. The fries and salad weren't much to write home about though (neither was the chicory salad according to my dad). Didn't bother with dessert as I was already full. One other remark I have is that the temperature in the restaurant was definitely on the warm side. I was sitting in a T-shirt and was still sweating.

Really looked forward to eating here after reading the reviews. Make no mistake - the meat was…read moreexceptional and the server was super helpful! Our large group opted for the 4 different type sampler which was a lot of fun. The server explained each of the choices beforehand and again when served. As suggested we rotated trying a bite of each before the next and the differences were not subtle. We each had our personal favorite which I won't share as they were all great. Beyond the steak, service, and nice decor, the rest of the meal was ok. Fries were acceptable but not memorable. Go for the meat. You won't be disappointed.

Good vibe, good food, relaxing. They push the envelope with creative dishes. So if you looking for…read moresomething new and refreshing this is the spot.

Ate here with a large group (14) and the staff deserves an A+ for accommodating the allergies of a…read morefew and simple pickiness of a few others. We got the course sampler and they very professionally handled the special requests. Not me. I had everything per the menu and it was all delicious. From the sweetbread to the pigeon to the cheese plate everything was beautiful and delicious. The atmosphere is interesting and fun. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars from me is that it is quite pricey. But for a special occasion with adventurous friends who appreciate fine cuisine, I highly recommend this!

My new favorite in Ghent! Above Vrijmoed I think…read more It is fine, original but very well banlanced. You can feel influences from " all over the world " but it stays " accessible ". We had the 5 course menu, I was good quantities. Service was a bit slow at some point but ok, no big deal. I really recommend it!

Wow. This was one of the best culinary experiences I have had in a long time. Definitely worth a…read morestop if you're in Ghent - it costs €39 for a 3 course lunch that we found quite filling (and my family typically avoids tasting menu type places due to cost and there not being enough food on the plates). It's totally worth it and the best value I have seen for a fine dining meal in a long time (this place has 1 Michelin Star, for those who care about that kind of stuff). Before you get to your courses, you get 5 amuses bouches and bread as well. The food itself is amazing - the flavors are both unusual and so perfectly balanced and nuanced. Nothing screams at you and nothing feels out of place on any dish, and all the dishes somehow seem to come together around a common flavor (I think they change regularly). The service is also perfectly unobtrusive but keeps things moving, and the wine pairings are on point. If you're planning to be in Ghent and want a really high class meal that doesn't break the bank, I urge you to go here.