On recommendation, I went over the Dames around 8:30pm on a Sunday as other places were starting to…read moreclose their kitchens. I opted for the 3-course dinner, but there was not much info as to what it was exactly, so it would be a surprise. The idea behind this restaurant is using locally sourced ingredients and making it into artful dishes. My dinner came with 3 servings of amuse bouchées, which were all great. The presentation and execution were amazing as flavors were balanced: salt and sweet, sweet and sour, etc. It was a quiet evening, and the waitresses were very pleasant to explain what each dish contained. I didn't get a chance to try the wines, but heard they are good.

From the owner: In Wijnbar Dames Pellens kunt u in een gezellige sfeer genieten van heerlijke wijnen (meer dan 50…read morewijnen per glas!), een smakelijke lunch en Frans georiënteerde keuken. Naast lunch en diner hebben wij een ruime selectie aan kleine gerechten die ons assortiment van wijnen mooi aanvullen!

This place had me feeling pretty nervous going in. The elegant and expensive decor combined with…read moredesigner clad and perfectly coiffed clientele left me sure I'd be ordering a very expensive glass of wine, nursing it, then beating a hasty retreat ASAP. When I opened the massive leather bound wine list, I was amazed. You can get lovely glasses of sauvignon blanc or pilot noir for €4. The rest of the wines are between 5-7 by the glass, with sparkling white wine for €4 as well. Bargain! They have loads of bottles at both everyday and special occasion prices. Someone has put a lot of money into the decor here, it feels very decadent and luxurious. You can also get charcuterie plates. The staff are very warm and friendly, even to scruffy types like myself. A real find among the overpriced Den Haag bars.

On a sunny Sunday my husband and I went for a walk and stumbled upon Belgian Wines. So we thought…read morewhy not? The interieur is low key and is both a wine bar and a wine shop. You can sit and enjoy a glass or buy a bottle to go. We decided to do both and the wines didn't disappoint. There are also meat and cheese plates available - maybe next time! We spoke briefly with one of the owners about the shop. If you eat around Antwerp, a lot of the wines will look familiar. It turns out that Belgian Wines is their supplier. I am a strong believer in eating local, so I really like that Belgian wines are being promoted in the city. Plus they're delicious! The only thing holding me back from a full 5 stars is that there was a full table when we arrived of tourists and once they left, the two waitresses spent a good 5 minutes loudly making jokes and mocking them. I mean, the bar is not so big, so my husband and I were both a bit uncomfortable. If they make fun of them, are they going to make fun of us too when we leave? That won't stop me from returning, but will make me hesitant to stay too long in the shop.

lovely place, I went there this weekend and the people were really nice,…read more great wines too,

A colleague took us here for dinner during my recent trip to the area. It was fantastic…read more The decor of the bar and restaurant is great. From the outside you expect something old similar to many of the bars in the area. Once you pass the threshold it transforms to a beautifully new and eclectic restaurant. The bar area is nice with a focus on wine with casks and chandeliers with wine bottles in them. There is a chef's table on the 2nd floor and on the 3rd floor nicely set tables with enough space in between for privacy. Glass that looks through the floor let's you see all the way back down. The dinner was exquisite. We ordered a chef's choice menu it included red fish tartar with ahi tune, a slice of beef filet that was so tender and well prepared, and final course of fish and shrimp with risotto. Dessert was ice cream and home made marshmallows with pistachio foam. Everything was fantastic. Definitely in my top ten best meals for fine dining experience.

From the owner: Gevestigd in een oude brouwerij is Wijnbar-Restaurant-Terras BINNEN met haar bijzondere uitstraling…read moreeen smaakvol begrip in Breda. BINNEN biedt verdeeld over vier etages stijlvol borrelen, proeven en dineren en combineert goede smaak met aangename klanken voor zowel kleine als grote gezelschappen. Op de begane grond treft u de sfeervolle wijnbar. Hier vandaan heeft u een doorkijk naar de keuken op de eerste etage en naar het restaurant op de tweede. Vanuit het restaurant kunt u een glimp opvangen van de verrichtingen van ons culinaire team in de keuken. Op de derde etage vindt u op de voormalige moutzolder, onze multifunctionele zolderruimte. Ook daar kunt u genieten van een heerlijk, smaakvol diner met een fraai uitzicht over de daken van Breda. Daarnaast verleent deze ruimte zich prima voor vergaderingen, borrels, bruiloften en bedrijfspresentaties. Binnen biedt vergaderarrangementen en staat te boek als unieke bruiloftslocatie met een eigentijdse benadering.

Really good food combined with good wine. Stijn gave good advice and picked great wines with the…read morefood. Nice cheese plate at the end to close the evening. Highly recommended.

Cool. Owner is Dutch but married to Spaniard. This is why menu is a blend of Dutch and real Spanish…read moreinfluence. I had fresh bacalao with an olive oil sauce - gremolata and jamon iberico spare ribs - yum. And super friendly staff!

The best cocktails in town if you ask me! They have the biggest cocktail menu and they even have…read morebig bowls and buckets they fill with a specific cocktail to share. You can also ask the waiters to fill a big bowl with a different cocktail. The prices are lower than avarage. The atmosphere inside is very cozy and they usually have good music playing in the background, at night they turn the music a bit louder. Outside they have normal tables and chairs but also lounge couches with heaters. The service could be better though. It's often quite slow!

From the owner: Dineren - Borrelen - 50 Lokale Bieren - 25 Open Wijnen - 200 Cocktailsread more

I went to Wicked Wines as an after-work social with a small group. The temperature outside was 27…read moredeg C, so we were nicely seated outside. Despite the name, they serve excellent beers as well. That, together with a mix of nice snacks made this a very pleasant outing.

I stopped in for lunch after arriving in town. Had a lovely bottle of wine and a burger. The…read moreservice was exceptional, and our server even moved a table and chairs into a shady spot for us. Loved the burger and frites. The price was reasonable as well. I will be back!

Le Botaniste was hands down our favorite place to eat in Ghent. The food was super fresh, really…read morehealthy with perfect ingredients, and packed with flavor! My beautiful Bride was extra excited because of this sign (in the pic I posted) at the entrance. "Food is Medicine", has been a mantra of hers for the last few years. This place has such a cool and unique look inside and just feels good to be in. The people working there were very kind and super helpful, and everything we tried was delicious. If you're in Ghent, take a break from the fries and stop here!

This is a really cool and unique spot!…read more Both GF and I had this place on our list being vegetarian/vegan leaning. I tried to bring my parents here for lunch however as soon as we walked through the door, the staff behind the counter didn't waste a moment of our time and informed us that there were no tables. We were disappointed but got around to doing some other shit and then by the time we were finished, figured we could go back to see if things had opened up. Fortunately, they had and we were able to snag a table easily. By this time, it was dangerously close to dinnertime and in the interest of having enough gastric space for dinner, we were light with this "snack". Both I and one of my dining companions ordered one of their soups. I don't recall much of the specifics other than the fact that it was green and delicious. Two of my other dining companions ordered the "veggie balls" which I had a chance to try, they were quite good. The veggie sushi was also ordered and received positive reviews. The inside/entrance area is really cool and they have a really impressive menu with tons of stuff. I saw some spreads/hummuses that I would have wanted to try if it weren't for the gastric space issue. I can see why it's hard to get a table!