This review is based on my personal experience as a customer of this restaurant on 12/10/2025…read more This location has not moved. It was renovated and renamed. The new name is Le Bistroquet. Why doesn't Yelp just rename this listing from BXL Zoute to Le Bistroquet to keep all the followers and content. It's still the same owner and most of the same staff and menu. The vibe is the same as always: great Belgian beer, wonderful food and pleasant company. Seems like Yelp always does things the hard way, loosing value for themselves and their customer in the process.

I came here because I miss Belgium…read more And I left feeling... Belgian and slightly judged The beer is great, no surprises there The food slaps - probably the most authentic steak bernaise in town It looks like a fancy tavern where Hercule Poirot might sip a Chimay and solve a murder But the staff acts like you committed the murder They're not rude exactly, just... French adjacent Like they took a workshop on "How Not to Smile" and passed with honors I'd go again, but I'd emotionally prepare And maybe bring a Belgian flag to earn their trust

Such a great place to visit on a summer afternoon. Kellie at the bar makes the best espresso…read moremartini I've ever had. Ask for her!!

The service is always great and quick. We come here a few times a year and also get take out during…read moreholidays. You can preorder on their website which is cool for holidays. Mussels Mussels Mussels gotta have it always. Great atmosphere too. Very casual.

As someone who has come to this bar regularly to watch Knicks playoff games, I can confidently say…read moreI will never return after what happened during the NBA Finals last night. What this bar pulled was completely unacceptable. They were openly reserving seats at the bar for certain people while telling everyone else they were unavailable. There was no advertised reservation policy, no advance notice, and no opportunity offered to regular customers. Apparently, the only way to get a seat is to know the owner, know the bartenders, or be part of the inner circle. What made it even worse was that my group had been sitting at the bar, ordering food and drinks starting around 7:30 PM, only to be forced out of our seats at 7:45 PM. The reservation signs on those seats clearly stated they were reserved for 8:15 PM. We were paying customers actively spending money, yet we were removed 30 minutes before the supposed reservation time. That is absolutely egregious behavior. I've worked in sports bars and have owned sports bars in New York City. In all my years in the business, I have never heard of reserving seats directly at the bar--especially during a major sporting event. It goes against everything that makes a sports bar successful. Bar seats have always been first-come, first-served. That's Sports Bar 101. I've spent plenty of money here over the years because it was always a great place to watch big games: good atmosphere, sound on the TVs, and a fun crowd. Unfortunately, last night proved that customer loyalty means absolutely nothing. Regular patrons were treated like second-class citizens while preferred customers received special treatment. For a bar that markets itself as a neighborhood sports destination, this was incredibly disappointing, unprofessional, and frankly insulting. If you're planning to watch a major game here, don't assume you'll be treated fairly. Unless you're friends with the right people, don't expect the same experience as everyone else. There are plenty of other sports bars in Brooklyn that understand how to treat customers. After last night, I'll be spending my money there instead. I won't be back, and I certainly won't be recommending this place to anyone. Let's Go Knicks

The Commissioner is one of my favorite spots to watch a game in Park Slope. The frozen margarita is…read morea standout (and even better with some snacking queso). They've also got a great lineup of local beers if that's more your speed too. It's the kind of place where you can cheer, snack, and sip without missing a play. Darts and photobooth available to round out the fun. Friendly staff, fun energy, and a crowd that actually feels like neighbors.

Do you have a black book filled with eating delights? I do and Cafe D'Anvers was in it. So when…read moreLaura wanted to meet me to celebrate my birthday, I made a reservation. Located in East Harlem, the subway took me to 103rd Street. A steep hill fortified my appetite. Cafe D'Anvers is easy to spot with it's inviting red exterior. Laura was at the table. Jackie greeted us cheerfully. We came here for Moules Frites which we ordered and a glass of Sancerre to wash it down. Two large kettles were put down in front of us with plenty of mussels and a separate bowl of fries. Mayo and ketchup to dip the fries. I prefer mayo. We ate our way enjoying the meal. Dessert was vanilla ice cream with a sour cherry sauce and their signature chocolate mousse with strawberries and puffs of whipped cream. Both desserts satisfied immense. I recognized the mousse cups as I had bought them at Eataly. Jackie told us that they make the mousse and have an account with Eataly to sell it there. Laura and I enjoyed our lunch here. I also spied Jo Malone hand wash of English Pear and Freesia in the gender neutral restroom. Cafe D'Anvers is a cozy restaurant with both seating and a bar area. I am looking forward to another meal here.

Decided to try this spot out for lunch that was near me. It was empty, but didn't deter me from…read moretrying. A homeless did stumble in trying to convenience the staff to give him something for free, which they were able to get rid of the person politely after many pleas. I ordered their Spaghetti Bolognese ($20), which was alright. It felt like something I could have made at home and it would come out the same quality. Never-the-less, service was great, given that I was the only person they had to take care of.

Cute bar and bottle shop, can get crowded on a nice day - the Grilled Cheese here may have been the…read morebest one I've had in my life?

Covenhoven has such a cute backyard area! And in addition to having lots of fun craft beers, they…read morealso have a nice selection of cheese, meats, and olives to make your own charcuterie board! The bartenders are all very nice and if you want to try a beer you can just ask and they'll give you a little sample cup. All in all, such a nice play for hh or any hour of the day or night!

B. Cafe in New York, NY. Calling all beer lovers! B. Cafe has an extensive and impressive Belgium…read moreBeer selection- all of the drafts are served in their original glass which really makes the experience! Not only is the beer is amazing but the food! I love Belgium food-from the mussels to the steak frites it was all yummy here. Check out the brunch here and happy hour specials! Insta: @thehungrysw BELGIAN CHEESE CROQUETTES- Gruyère cheese, Béchamel, Fresh tomato sauce, Peppercorn sauce TUNA TARTARE-Sushi Grade Tuna, Avocado, Tomatoes, Soy Dressing B. BURGER- Fresh ground beef, Pancetta, Gruyère cheese & Caper mayo STEAK FRITES "BELGIQUE"- Angus Beef Sirloin, Three Peppercorn sauce, served w. Frites MOULES FRITES- Fresh mussels (delivered daily) cooked w. vegetables in a traditional pot, served w. Frites in LOBSTER BISQUE Lobster sauce, White wine. Fresh Oysters on the half shell Belgium waffle

We came here recently for a weekend brunch while in the area. Despite the warm weather, we sat in…read morethe garden out back, which was comfortable. We appreciated the fans set up to keep the air circulating. Service was very attentive while we were there. Everyone with whom we interacted was gracious, friendly and attentive. Really, no complaints about service. The food? We had some hits and some misses. The mussels were a hit and the portion was generous. The fries were great but some crusty French bread would have been a good addition, to help soak up the flavorful broth. The Merguez sandwich was a miss. Despite the menu stating that it was served on a baguette (and picture on Yelp of other diners receiving the sandwich on a baguette), ours was served on ciabatta. Really, not the same thing. We did not say anything at the time but we would not have ordered it had we known. Total disappointment. Also, the person on our party that ordered this sandwich found the fries way too salty. Luckily, the attentive staff kept the water refills flowing. I doubt we would return to this restaurant in the future the next time we're in the area, despite the friendly and attentive service.

Had my son's graduation party here. Staff was accommodating and respectful. They made sure all of…read morethe guests were comfortable and happy. Staff paid attention to the graduate and were on top of the guests requests. The food was so good ( had a buffet). Everyone was helpful in every way possible. Will definitely have another event here.

The food is always great The people are always so kind and…read morethe service is amazing!! Also come by throughout the week for events with their guy Tommy! Fun times and great food. Nothing better.

BXL is a delight. The staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the beer is both varied and…read morecold. It is a wonderful cozy spot in crazy midtown

Wow, how have I not reviewed one of my favorite go-to spots in NYC yet!!??…read more I have been going to BXL Cafe since the mid-2000's and make a point of hitting it every single visit to the city. The first time, we stumbled into it during a snowstorm, seeking shelter after visiting Time Square with a group of friends, one of whom was in the city with us for his very last trip on this earth. He was very sadly dying of cancer and dreamed of being able to go to NYC one last time. May he be resting in peace. On my last night in the city, I suggested to clients of mine that we hit BXL Cafe and they were all willing and ready. Like every other visit, the service, drinks and food were all fantastic so I'm surprised by some of the 3-star reviews because this place is fantastic. This was a Thursday night and the place was absolutely mobbed. It was a bit of a squeeze getting to the table I reserved in the back where I joined my clients/friends of many years. Our server was awesome, very attentive, friendly, and put up with us trying to hook up our one single buddy at the table that night. She suggested we start with the croquettes and even though I had been raving about the mussels, some in our party ordered other things. No clue why! The mussels are always amazing. My clients/friends did enjoy what they ordered. The croquettes were very tasty; I believe my favorite was the ham croquettes. I didn't quite care for the shrimp croquettes, I mean, if I had to pick in the future. My go-to has always been the Thailandaise Mussels with coconut milk, lemon grass and curry. This has always been so awesome, I never stray from it. Sooooo good and a massive portion in a big 'ol black pot served with crusty bread and a big portion of fries. I guess my only complaint would be that while the fries are good and crispy, they aren't the traditional double fried in duck fat fries of true Belgian Moules Frites eateries. My favorite in this true Belgian way is the fries served at Wurstkuche in L.A. (of all places). These fries are absolutely heavenly and I'd suggest BXL (and The Back Abbey in Claremont, CA) set up a conference call with Wurstkuche so they can perfect theirs. Still, BXL Cafe is an absolutely wonderful stop and well, the beer on tap and by the bottle is always fantastic and fresh. Long live BXL Cafe! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!