We stopped by The Lobster House for dinner while on our honeymoon in Brussels, and wow... such a…read moregreat choice. They're famous for their seafood paella with lobster, which is a must-try here. We skipped it since we wanted to save our full paella experience for Barcelona. I ordered the seafood spaghetti and my husband fell in love with it lol. There's something special about the sauce, so rich and flavorful. It was so good that we had to come back again before leaving the city. We also had the mussels, of course. You can't come to Brussels and not do "mussels in Brussels." The white wine sauce was amazing, and the frites that came with it were hot, fresh, and perfect for dipping. Portions are generous and everything is great for sharing. We also loved the fresh rolls they bring out at the start. The service is great! The ambiance is cozy and relaxed, perfect for a casual dinner or a special night out. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. If I'm ever back in Brussels, I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

I booked our table a couple weeks in advance and based on how quickly the restaurant filled up that…read moreevening I'm glad we did. Outdoor seating was the most popular but we dined inside out of the heat. Fans helped a bit but more would be better. Our server highlighted the lobster and sharing dishes but we ended up just getting paella and grilled fish. I was quite happy with the sea bream which was a substantial portion for the price. It was cooked nicely and very meaty with a mild flavor. The accompanying sides were not an afterthought since vegetables were tender, seasoned and the fried potato cylinders added a little texture. The paella was also a decent choice with lots of seafood variety but if the rice was wetter than expected and missing the browned crunchy aspect. The entrees were quite filling and we didn't have enough space for dessert. Service was as expected. One item to point out, we caught whiffs of cigarette smoke from the diners outside (via open front windows) which was a bit annoying.

Went to Belgium on vacation. First time to Europe. Came across this restaurant that had so many…read morepeople eating. They have outside seating and inside seating we chose inside as it was still cool outside. My husband had the olives as an appetizer. The only thing was, they were not pitted. Otherwise, they were delicious. I had the spaghetti Bolognese and he had the ribeye steak. The pasta dish was delicious way too much for one person to eat. My husband's ribeye was cooked to perfection. My husband have the local beer and I have a soda. When we first came in, they gave us a couple of rolls. The place was so crowded at the time. The decor was beautiful wooden walls with gigantic chandeliers, a beautiful stained glass mural and a giant fish tank and they had a big fire pit in the middle. If we've ever come back to Belgium, we would definitely come here.

There are many places to eat in the Grand Place of Brussels, but I can vouch that this is a nice…read moreone, especially with the patio to sit and people watch in the plaza! A friend and I had lunch, afternoon coffee, and dessert here - and everything was pretty standard fare but high quality and tasty, which is all I ask for. I had the Flemish Stew and it was super savory, filling, and meaty (which is what I wanted after a long day of exploring!) It came with a little side salad (that was nothing to write home about) and Belgian fries, that were similar to the "steak fries" we are used to in the US, but a little thinner. The fries came with mayo for dipping which is an extremely Belgian thing (that I also love and have adopted myself at home). The coffee we had after lunch was Italian espresso and was creamy and delicious. It came with a little mini cookie treat for dipping! We wanted another sweet treat for dessert so we shared the Strawberry Belgian Waffle and it was superb. An extra fluffy waffle base with a scoop of ice cream on top, covered in strawberry slices and whipped cream. So good. Wonderful location, great views, and some standard fare for food (except the sweet stuff!) I'd recommend stopping here for a quick lunch or just for a fantastic waffle and coffee if you don't have time for a full meal.

Walking in you smell the delicious scent of beautifully grilled beef. There isn't much on the menu…read moreand that's perfect. Meat was a bit underdone, but served on a skillet so you can let it rest a bit and keep it warm. Two thumbs up.

The steak was to die for -- I'll certainly come back whenever I have my next meat crave! I can't…read morerecommend this place enough!

I came here because I was in search of a good steak. (I did not stay at this hotel) They were doing…read moreconstruction on the front entrance of the Marriott, so I entered through the back (which was probably the main entrance of the restaurant). The service was excellent. You can tell they have a higher level of professionalism. They served some bread with one of the best butters I have tried. I guiltily finished off the complementary bread and asked for more. They have an extensive list of wines, beers, and spirits. The server recommended Jungle Joy by the Brussels Beer Project. It was great! Of course I got the Tomahawk to share. Then I also split a lunch set menu, which came with salad and mussels. The salad was very refreshing and tasty. The mussels was such a large portion and tasted very fresh. It came with fries, which I loved! The kitchen cut our steak for us and served us salad on separate plates. That was very helpful! This lunch for two cost 81 euros without tip and tax. You wouldn't find this gem of a restaurant with this level of service and quality of food in Los Angeles.

This review is just for breakfast service during my stay at the Marriott Hotel. The breakfast is…read moremore than ample with a variety of foods on the buffet including scrambled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, beans, and pastries, toast, croissants and cereal. The best bonus is the omelette station or eggs made to order. Those were so good and customizable. They also had some waffle irons. There is an espresso and coffee machine and plenty of juices as well. I definitely enjoyed having a big breakfast each day of my stay while the Marriott lounge was under construction

We found this place when we were looking up a place for lunch on Yelp. The restaurant was decorated…read morewith a cartoon theme. Tables and napkins were cheerful colored. Their menu has four different languages: French, Dutch, German and English. The two of us ordered the Josephine burger as we found it to be different. The patty was made with ground duck breast and served with some Foie Gras and their special pepper sauce. It was French all the way. The bun was soft and the burger was cooked perfectly medium rare. My boyfriend caught that they had a food elevator sending food from upstairs. The other food came out of the kitchen looked really good too. I would recommend to give this place a shot if you are in the area.

Good mix of food (veg, non veg, Belgian, French, etc). Hipster vibe. A slight distance from the…read moretourist center. Nice selection of beer (of course). Everyone enjoyed their meal; they have an excellent burger, good steak frites, and a huge vegetarian but entree plate.

Fantastic local find close to my hotel. The steaks were delicious, service was fantastic, and the…read morestaff accommodating. I did not have a reservation, they fit me in by telling me I could have the table for 90min. Thank you!!!!

If you're looking for a great steakhouse in Brussels, this is it! Comfortable place, excellent…read moreservice, delicious food.

Amazing location, room, breakfast, and M Club…read more We started our recent tour of Christmas Markets in Brussels and were pleasantly surprised at how wonderful and convenient this hotel was. Our room was large by European standards, quite comfortable, and well equipped. And the service at the front desk, the restaurant, and the M Club was quite good. As Titanium guests, the very tasty breakfast was complimentary and the M Club a lovely refuge w/coffee, beverages, and snacks available 24/7 and in the evening alcohol and light bites including fresh waffles (note that the hotel resolved the issue of a previous reviewer and you now need the correct key card access). Old Town is a delightful pedestrian friendly village within Brussels with many wonderful sights, restaurants, shops that we loved to explore...not to mention the Grand Place and Christmas markets. And the Brussels North train station was a short walk away from which we took a very pleasant train ride to Bruges (I heartily recommend both the train and the town). There were always taxis right outside the hotel - one day we visited the Atomium/World's Fair area and on departure we took one to the TGV at Brussels Midi (since we had luggage). All in all we were quite thrilled with our stay at the Marriott Grand Place.

After waiting 20 minutes in an unorganized check in queue, I was excited to finally get my room…read morekey. Unfortunately, as I was about to enter my room, I heard a couple arguing inside the room. I knocked and turns out the front desk gave me an occupied room. I finally, after another long wait, got a correct room. The room was ok but very loud because apparently the centuries old building next door is being demolished or renovated and the workers are quite industrious, as in they start in early a.m. so bring ear plugs. Very disappointed in this Marriott property as it did not live up to my expectations for the brand.

The Brussels Grill was located near our hotel and we wanted to try it out. We were served bread as…read morea starter and it was free, which isn't typical in Europe. I had the salmon with green beans for my meal. My mother had the chicken breast. Our food was tasty and we even got to sit outside. So nice.

It's a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming. Staff are extremely busy and our night…read morethere, they could've use another waiter. We were given a great recommendations. have to say, I enjoyed every single bite of the meal in Brussels Grill. I had the grilled chicken meal, with the beer sampler . Considering the quality, the price is reasonable. Ideal for those who want a night out with a little outside atmosphere . It was just the two of us, but there was also plenty of room for bigger groups... saw the waiters quickly put table together.

No one came to give me a check, I waited for 20 minutes and finally left. The manager saw me at the…read moreGrand Place Square, started to scream at me, physically assaulted me grabbed me by the arm back to his restaurant, and forcefully put me in a chair, all along forbidding me to speak, then he and his staff called me crazy. No one has a right to physically touch another person, there is no excuse for his behavior.

Awful! A group of us found this restaurant by chance and decided to give it a try. While the meals…read morecame out promptly and the waiter was pleasant, one of our group had ordered the grilled chicken and when she went to take a bite the inside was about 1/2 inch thick completely raw in the centre. A second person at our table had asked for their steak Medium-Well and when it arrived it too was rare, very rare! Our waiter took both away without an apology and arrived back a short time later with two new plates. The chicken was now cooked through but the second steak was still rare. We hesitated before sending it back a second time but my friend was only interested in the steak on the menu. When we asked to send it back the waiter began to comment to us in a huff that this steak was what is called "medium-well" but he would begrudgingly take it back. For the record, both steaks were bright red all the way through so his response was unwarranted. The third steak was well done but it was obvious they had cut it in half to make sure and then flipped it upside down on the plate to cover this. Nothing was taken off the bill and no apology for the inconvenience was offered. Very poor standard.

We came on a Sunday night. The square was busy with football fans, but the restaurant was mostly…read moreempty (nobody outside and only three other tables full inside (bad sign)). We were seated immediately, but it took a good 15 min (and my asking) before anyone came over to take our order. The beer and waters came quickly, and the food followed right after. I ordered something called the "Nashville.' which was supposed to have some kind of sauce and mushrooms. Instead, I got a sliced steak over arugula with potatoes, ratatouille and BBQ sauce. The steak was a little overcooked but edible. My son ordered chicken wings, which I thought tasted fine, but he didn't like. After the meal, don't wait around for a check. Walk up to the bar and pay at the register.

An interesting décor with friendly and proactive staff, but the food itself quite possibly ranked…read moreas some of the worse I've had in a long time. The place does its best to look and feel like a 'wild west' saloon, but take the time to look in more detail and it feels a little cheap and tacky. Nonetheless, the spirit of the far west is there and the menu backs this up with all the expected items, wings ribs, burgers, nachos and tacos. Unfortunately look and feel combined with an appetizing menu simple do not make up for the poor quality of the food. I like honesty and I'll commend the place for adding a small asterisk beside each and every ingredient that comes from the freezers. The downside of this is when more than half the dishes contain defrosted ingredients, including the first half of the burger list. We opted to share some nachos and stuffed jalapeno peppers before tucking into two burgers. Incidentally I opted for a burger where there was no asterisk next to the meat, whereas my partner went for one with the asterisk. No to worry though, both were equally poor. The meat was dry, tasteless and with even less add-ons inside than at any of the main fast-food chains. Needless to say it was a real disappointment. Not to mention the fries accompanying the burger which were shockingly bad (especially when your neighbor is a decent fritkot!). As for the starters, I thought the jalapeno were not too bad (despite their frozen origin), and the nachos tasted ok provided you stayed clear of the dips (they may not have come from a freezer, but the tin they came from was equally bad). I normally refrain from writing a review if I expect to put the lowest grade but seeing more than two stars when looking up this one gave me the impetus to take action.