Bistrorant &#x27;t Hofke

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!

0.8 km•Theaterbuurt, Theaterbuurt

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Kapitein Zeppos

3.9(57 reviews)

Whoops, almost forgot to write a review for this place. We had lunch here on Tuesday after our…read moreintended destination around the corner ended up being closed. While the adjacent restaurant was much busier, this one seemed inviting, so we settled into an outdoor table (it definitely had filled up by the time we left). In hindsight, we would have sat indoors because the temperature seemed fine in there and it was really cute and homey. We ordered beers (natch), their version of a quinoa bowl (forgot the Flemish for it!) and a "chicken burger", which actually turned out to be a fried chicken sandwich. Both dishes were excellent. The grain bowl was like what you'd find in the States but better: loaded with veggies and a killer sauce. And who knew Belgians could make such a good fried chicken!? It was well-cooked and had the same sauce as the bowl, which was tasty. Of course it came with frites, but at that point we had had so many fries that we could barely differentiate. Service was extremely friendly and efficient. We ended up having more of an "American" meal here, but that was fine by us since we had OD'ed on the native stuff. Four happy stars, and we'd recommend this Zeppos to anyone wanting a good lunch in Antwerp.

My first meal in Antwerp was probably my favorite in all of Belgium…read more Kapitein Zeppos is kind of off the beaten path, but you'll know when you get there. They have a giant outdoor seating area across from the restaurant. It was a little too hot for me, so I decided to sit inside. I ordered a beer (a Jack's Precious IPA that really hit the spot), and then ordered some food. I went with the vol au vent, and holy crap, it was amazing. If you're not familiar with the dish, it's a puff pastry drowning in mushroom gravy with shredded chicken and ever-so-tiny meatballs. And if that's not enough, it came with a generous side of fries (with mayonnaise for dipping, of course). Rich doesn't even begin to describe it. The textures, the flavors, everything was perfect. Probably the heartiest thing I've ever eaten. Stop on by!

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De Bomma

3.9(66 reviews)

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!

0.2 km•Sint-Andries, Sint-Andries

Quirky interior, but very clean and well maintained

Beef stew

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Billie's Bier Kafétaria

4.7(47 reviews)

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.

1.5 km•Centraal Station, Centraal Station

Draft beer menu over the bar

Vlaams Stoofvlees

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Billie's front at night

Queen A's Kitchen

4.7(3 reviews)

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.

0.0 km•Historisch Centrum, Historisch Centrum

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Pelgrom

3.9(19 reviews)

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.

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.

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Frites Atelier Antwerpen

3.4(37 reviews)

0.5 km

I would fly to Belgium for a day just to eat these fries!! So delicious with the various sauces,…read morebut my favorite one was the basil. I visited the Antwerp location during my trip to Amsterdam. Absolutely delicious fries!!!

I stopped by Frites Atelier in Antwerp for lunch recently and tried their Flemish Beef Stew. There…read morewere nice chunks of beef, the flemish stew was flavourful, aromatic, and thick/hearty. It reminded me of poutine to some extent but much more hearty. The biggest downside is the price as I heard from others there are other great flemish beef stew places a bit further out, so I'd give it 8.3/10

Various sauces

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The Smallest Waffle Shop In The World

4.7(24 reviews)

0.4 km

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Holy waffles, Batman! These were so yummy!! I got the one with white chocolate, and I was so sad…read morewhen I finished it. It definitely lives up to its hype.

Ha, great name but there's nothing small about the waffle. Big in flavor and taste served up by a…read moresuper nice friendly woman. I had a mini panic since my internet connectivity was not working and I thought I could not pay and get my hands on one of the waffles. The owner said I could use the wifi from the store next door to pay online and voila, problem solved.

1.3 km•Centraal Station, Centraal Station

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Hans Christian Andersen

4.0(1 review)

0.1 km•Historisch Centrum, Historisch Centrum

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De Rooden Hoed

3.9(44 reviews)

Very glad we planned to visit De Rooden Hoed when visiting Amsterdam…read more The service was top notch and our server was charismatic, fun, and helpful! We were seated at an intimate table next to a window where we could let the energetic nightlife fall into the backdrop. High recommend for this reason! Our meals and accompaniments were tasty and served in proper temperature with beautiful presentation. My dining partner opted for the lobster and I the shrimp, neither of us disappointed!

Finding a restaurant to choose from in old town Antwerp is really hard given the choices, but since…read moreElfde Gebod was fully booked, De Rooden Hoed was the next choice, and I'm glad since it's a pretty good choice. The menus and the whole place all gives a Belgian seafood vibe with lots of upscale selections like mussels, steak, scampi, etc. The entire menu is in Dutch, so bring a friend or use Google translate! Much of their beer has tons of belgian dark beers and more than the food menu! I think they have 4 pages of just beers and drinks while only having 1 for food haha. We ordered the one with mussels ( gegratineerde musselen) with torched cheese on the top and the runds steak. We also downed a their chocolate and dark beer which the chocolate beer in particular is a must try. The mussels were extremely good and cooked perfectly, the cheese mixed well, and the steak was cooked rare and delicious. I did post the receipt so you can see but basically the meal with appatizer amounted to about 42 euros per person which is what I expected for a more upscale place like this. I think if you only know English it can be a challenge to read the menu, but I still recommend this spot for a fancy meal.

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