Excellent restaurant with impeccable service. I had the Flemish Stu, which was extremely delicious as I ate every drop. The beef was tender, and the spices were pungent. My friend had the rabbit with croquettes. He loved it and was almost licking the plate since the sauce was delectable. The atmosphere is unassuming and eclectic read more

Vlaminck'14 - Flemish Stew. Delicious. - French Near Me - Bruges, VWV

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Recommended by Les Frenchies on YouTube; enjoyed our food and experience until it was time to pay the check and our waiter suggested that my husband pay in cash. I asked if there was a fee for using a card, and he told us that if we tip on the card, the money goes straight to the owners, but if we tip in cash, it would go to the wait staff. Since tipping is not standard practice in Belgium, I was really put off by the suggestion. read more

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I did some hardcore research prior to our family Belgium trip. It was the first trip in years with my parents and the first trip when I was mature enough to put some thought into it so stakes were high. This place seemed to be very highly rated and provided an opportunity to enjoy some of the local fare. We just arrived to Bruges today but we have been in Belgium for five days so we're pretty much locals by now. This place is right in the middle of town where all of the interesting and touristy shit is and you can literally see one of the tall landmark buildings (probably a belfry or a church or something) down the block. It's small but decorated in a very cute manner, for lack of a better term. There are really pretty chandeliers in there and vibe is nicer but not in a pretentious way. We squeezed ourselves into our table just next to the bar. My extremely health conscious (to a pathological degree) mother was disappointed in the lack of low fat options (there is a bit of cream in most dishes). As a vegetarian I struggled a bit but they did have a vegetable soup and a few starters sans meat products. I ordered the cheese croquettes to start and a salad that seemed safe, menu includes goat cheese, fruit, nut bread, and honey "vinaigrette". One of my dining companions ordered a chicken dish and the other two ordered the moules frites which I aggressively suggested due to aforementioned research. Before I forget to mention, two of my dining companions also ordered the vegetable soup which was a puréed deal instead of a minestrone-type deal. I did hear good murmurings as the soup was being consumed. The cheese croquettes were fantastic. I previously had the pleasure of consuming this dish earlier in our trip but these were superior. They were so crispy on the outside it was absolute heaven. The inside cheese was soft and warm and I'm literally salivating thinking about it. GF ordered the moules frites, "it was good". I kindly assisted in the consumption of the accompanying fries and they were served with the standard mayo. They were crispy and warm. After a really uncomfortable deliberation with the waiter, my mother ended up with the mussels and a side salad. It was like pulling teeth getting her to admit the mussels were tasty but I was ultimately successful, My Dad was very surprised to see only a plate of chicken and sauce but was relieved when his side of fries arrived. His report on the dish was that it was good but that he "has had better". My salad was quite the sight but I was also bummed to find that bacon was sprinkled about the frankly impressive quantity of ingredients. I wish the bacon was listed on the menu description as this would have at least allowed me to ask for its omission or order something else. The salad also did not have any honey vinaigrette but instead, the standard cream substance Belgium seems to top every salad with. This was decent. For dessert, we ordered a waffle with ice cream, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. It was a Brussels style waffle and I tend to prefer liege (I told you I was a local now) but don't think I didn't demolish that shit. GF thought it was a bit "underdone" for her taste but my Dad actually preferred the texture to a more crispy version. The service was excellent and I was very pleased the waiter had the patience to deal with all of our questions and neuroses. This is a great spot to visit in town especially if you are a carnivore without dietary restrictions. read more

Fantastic Experience! We booked ahead of time since we were a group of seven. We arrived a few minutes early and they were ready for us and provided a nice table in the back that was open yet felt secluded. Almost like our own private dining area. The family was visiting and for "us" it was Thanksgiving but since that not a Belgian Holiday it was not super busy. We had a nice variety of food from croquettes, rabbit, Flemish stew, Paling in 't groen (Eels in Green), and even meatballs in Tomato Sauce. Everything was delicious and perfect portioned but we did have room to share a Homemade Cream Brulee. Service was the best and certainly much more attentive than the average service in Europe. Perhaps they were aware of tourist expectations but regardless they were fantastic. We also discovered they make their own Limoncello and there may have been one less bottle of it in the restaurant by the time we departed. The prices I felt were very reasonable and we had fantastic food and excellent service so we were very very pleased and will definitely be back as we visit usually every year. Want a nice sit down dinner with a lot of variety an options? Then this is certainly someplace you want to check out while in Brugge. read more

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Service and food were great . We enjoyed everything . Came here with the recommendation from Les Frenchies from YouTube

Delicious! The coconut milk mussels were some of the best we had here or in Brussels. The rabbit and fish were also great. We will definitely eat here again when we're back in the city. read more

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What a great place. We were in town over the Thanksgiving holiday (yes they don't celebrate there, but we wanted a nicer dinner). So it was not busy as it was a typical evening there for them. The server was super attentive and very knowledgeable with the menu. She was also great with her English communication. We chose a wide variety of items to try so we could get some local items like rabbit, Flemish stew, and Eels in Green. Some of the less adventurous eaters opted for pasta, meatballs, and croquettes. All was cooked as expected and came out of the kitchen hot. We all shared a crème Brule for dessert to share. I was very full so I ordered a limoncello (liquid is easier to squeeze into the empty spaces). It was so good and I asked about ordering another glass when the chef (and maybe owner) came out to ask how I liked it. I told him it was amazing and he informed me he makes it and bottles it in house. Well of course I had to order a bottle to enjoy over the next few days of the trip. All items were reasonable with the price and portion sizes. Great for lots of choices for all to eat. read more

Great food, friendly enthusiastic service, and a wonderful meal overall. High points included a classic Dover sole and a lick the bowl (though I used bread) beef stew. Very nice chocolate mousse to end the meal. I look forward to going back. read more

We stopped for an afternoon snack outside, but wish we had come here for a full meal instead. We came here two days after having the most insane mussels at a 3-Star Michelin restaurant and were shocked to find that this unexpected place in Bruges had mussles that were almost as good! We were suprised they served it with a Thai flavor profile and they just knocked it out of the park and they were SO tender and juicy. Get some fries to sop up the soup. They also have a solid waffle with ice cream (we said we were having a snack, not a normal meal!). The service was great and at for 1/20th the price of a 3-star, you can get some seriously baller mussels. read more

Vlaminck'14 - Mussles, Fries and waffle with vanilla ice cream - French Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Great food and vibes. Ordered the steak tartare and it was amazing! They even made a special vegan dish when we called in advance! read more

Vlaminck'14 - Steak Tartare - French Near Me - Bruges, VWV

Right off the Belfry market square. Food was surprisingly good for being so close to a tourist area. Stopped in for lunch and got pasta and soup. read more

This place is rated highly on Google and yet very poorly on The Fork. We decided to try it ourselves and we were happy that we could easily walk in on a Thursday evening. With about 3 tables outside, a lot of space indoors and what appears to be a private room with even more tables upstairs this was the largest restaurants we went to in Bruges. My wife had the nightly special of Sole with local Asparagus (they're famous for that here!) and I had the Flemish Stew (beef, not rabbit because I grew up watching Bugs Bunny, Roger Rabbit, etc). The waiter (originally from Nepal) was attentive and very friendly. He helped me with my pronunciation of local words and made some excellent beer recommendations. More importantly the food was fantastic! At ~60€ for 2 people, this is a place I would highly recommend. read more

I just happen to walk by and saw this had good reviews on Google so we decided to stop. They were not busy while most of the other restaurants in the area was pretty packed. I was a little nervous, wondering if the reviews were authentic. Six of us had a bill of about 200 euros. Everyone ordered steak or lamb, no one was in the mood for fish. The steaks were all cooked perfectly, tender, and well seasoned. I am still getting used to having steak with sauces, but the concept is growing on me. The lamb chops were also excellent. If I have one complaint it would be that the fries were a little plain, or maybe not fried long enough? I don't know, I am used to darker heavier tasting fries. The waiter was friendly and helpful. Service was good for European, which is just fine. As with any European restaurant, things may take time. I beg my fellow American tourists to know this. If you happen to enjoy a quick and fast dinning experience, that's awesome, but it is perfectly fine if things take some time. Block out 2 hours for your meal. All in all highly recommended, I really enjoyed the food and feel that the restaurant should get more exposure than it is getting now. read more

Here with my cuz to celebrate the New Year. Fix menu that had been so far amazing. Can't wait for the next two courses... first three courses amazing. Fourth course... Out of this world... read more

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Fantastic food. I got the asparagus with smoked salmon. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and tender. Big portions and served with hollandaise sauce. read more

Vlaminck'14 - Asparagus with smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce. - French Near Me - Bruges, VWV

All of the reviews for this restaurant are cheery and positive, yet our experience was just the opposite. The waiter took his time coming outside, even though we checked inside to sit at a table outside and spoke to him. He then took 20 minutes after giving us the menu to get our drink orders, and another few minutes to order our food. Our food took yet -another- twenty minutes to arrive, and what did I find in my cheese croquettes? A dead fly/ant in the salad portion, and small black curly hairs on the cheese and plate. Absolutely disgusting. Not only did I not finish my food, but immediately after eating a small bit(before I noticed the insect and hair) I began to feel sick of a stomachache and I still feel ill. read more

Loved it, met all of our expectations for Flemish food (beef stew for my wife, asparagus with salmon for me), served with great side dishes and cooked perfectly. Last time we ate in Belgium was in Ghent, and this was every bit as good. Oh, and prices were very reasonable, with 3 prix fixe options for $18 each (including a small dessert). We loved the food and the personal attention from the chef. read more

Wonderful food, get in before the crowds find out. Open just last year, this undiscovered gem served us excellent very fresh food--Belgian rabbit stew that was tender and so flavorful, salmon smoked there in the restaurant, and Irish prime rib. Plus delectable desserts: creme brulee (to die for, better than any I have ever tasted), chocolate mousse, and a layered ice cream and meringue with chocolate sauce. The personable Nepalese waiter informed us about every dish with which we were not familiar, and we will go back again whenever we are in Bruges. read more