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Such a solid brunch spot by the beach that you can take your family or your partner to. Having visited Belgium for a day last year, I wanted to see if there was a restaurant that would stack up. This restaurant was easy to walk to, dependable, and delicious. I've been here 3 times and it always hits the spot. The servers here are super attentive and friendly. The outdoor seating is also super sweet; you can get a view of the boardwalk while you eat. Moule in white wine sauce, 9/10: Star of the show for sure. Mussels are cooked nicely. They come piping hot in the pot with the white wine garlic sauce that perfectly accompanies the natural flavor of the mussels. So smart to serve it in the small pot since it keeps the mussels hot and you can scoop the sauce with the shell. They taste fresh and not slimy at all. I appreciated how you can choose the quantity of mussels you want. Frites, 9/10: Pretty much exactly how it tasted in Belgium. Slightly thicker cut fries with mayo and ketchup. Seasoned well and the inside of the fry is still pillowy and warm. Bolognese, 8.5/10: Well-rounded bolognese with a good amount of meat sauce; they did not skimp out on it. Very well-seasoned dish that pairs well with the parmigiano and chili flakes. It also serves as a good pasta dish to eat with the mussels. My only gripe is the noodles could have been a bit more al dente.
This review isn't regarding their food or dining space, this is for their nightlife space and house music boiler room type setting. Saw this spot all over Tik Tok for house music and a fun time and it sure was! I walked passed it at night because it's underground, there is a line to get in with security and you walk down the stairs to the bar. It's a small space but fit more people than I thought. It was $10 to get in! Drinks were super expensive but the vibes were great. We listened to Dawson Duncan who was a great DJ. He went in on the deep house! Bathroom was really dirty and there was pee or water all over the ground. The line got really long for this too. I would definitely come back for the vibes and location near the beach.
I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance of both the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The food was delectable, and the service was both professional and warm. We particularly appreciated their mushroom soup and the trout, which was expertly prepared and presented. However, the side of ratatouille was not as impressive as we had hoped but still decent!
Quaint and cozy; indoor and outdoor dining available. We chose outdoor dining. Attentive service; lovely and kind staff. Very welcoming! Didn't know what to expect but ordered a few entrees and appetizers (sharing with my family, party of three) and the food turned out to be delicious! The entrees were very good, flavorful and delicious. The portions were just right. My favorites would be the Lasagna, Branzino, and the Salmon and Shrimp Pasta! Very flavorful and incredibly delicious! There were no leftovers. Brussels Bistro is definitely worth trying -- all of their entrees are incredibly delicious. Best meal that I've had in the Southern California! I would highly recommend if you're in the Los Angeles area! *****FIVE STARS*****
Visiting friends and they recommended this place. It was a busy Saturday night but they seated us right away. The service was excellent and attentive. The steak frites with the red wine shallot sauce was the star of the evening. The fries were served in cones so you know it's the good stuff. Despite a full crowd, the place wasn't that noisy and able to have a conversation. 5 stars
It's been awhile since I dined at this long-standing Laguna place right on Forest in a subterranean space. Now that Forest Ave is closed to cars, they have nice street patio, plus their lower level patio and indoor dining space just past the urinating cherub fountain. They also have a location in San Clemente. I came early, so it was Happy Hour, which has a small menu that can be enjoyed anywhere in the restaurant. Of course, they have tons of Belgian beers, many on tap, but I'm not a beer person. From the Happy Hour menu, I enjoyed a strawberry margarita as well as the Mariniere mussels and fries. They offer 11 different mussel preparations, but only Mariniere on the HH menu. Tasty with a simple but flavourful broth. The Belgian fries were fantastic, I believe fried in tallow, so crisp! Served with ketchup and aioli. Off the HH menu, I ordered a chalkboard special, pate de campagne, a pork pate served with bread, mustard, cornichons, caramelized onions and a small salad. Delish. A very pleasant meal right in downtown Laguna. Great if your in the mood for something other than Italian, Mexican, Chinese or Japanese. My only niggle: the disposable McCormick salt and pepper grinders, the kind you can get at the supermarket, are a little low-brow.
Came here with a party of 4 last Sunday. It was a last minute invite from our friends to hang out in Laguna which meant too late to make a reservation at Nick's so we ended up here. I have been here before probably over 10 years ago for Mussels. We sat outside which was nice. Service was prompt and friendly. The food? Unfortunately, left a lot to be desired. 1 ordered pork hock and 3 of us ordered fish (salmon, trout, branzino). While the presentation was great and the portion was generous, there wasn't much flavor. Not sure if it was an off-day but we left disappointed.
Overall the apps weren't as good as the main for me Bread + burger was tasty Fries + mushroom soup was good, but not amazing Id come back to try other items! Service is wonderful, quite attentive. Better to make a ressie for outdoors rather than inside. ====== Belgian fries 3.5/5 are crunchy outside, soft and pillowy inside. Stayed crunchy throughout. Flavor wise was good, but not anything out of the ordinary. Preferred the garlic aioli over the truffle sauce Escargot 3/5 Bae loved these, I thought they were fine. I prefer a snail with larger meat that's a bit more substantial, theirs was smaller. The butter they used was ok in flavor, wasn't as pronounced compared to other spots. Bread that came with it is very fluffy and this was yummy dipped with the butter sauce. Mushroom soup 4/5 is pretty good, but tasted better as the puff pastry became saturated in the soup. Puff pastry could be flakier as it came out, the color wasn't as golden. For a more simple soup, it's earthy and creamy. Burger 4/5 $20 Comes with a different bread, not the typical burger bun but overall really tasty esp with the Gruyère, ketchup, and caramelized onions. Meat was good to share. Service The waiters are all efficient and attentive. Very polite as well! $94.53 with tip and tax w/ a beer
Even two years later, I will still fight LA traffic on a Friday night to eat at Brussels Bistro. I ordered all my usuals but this time they also had lamb shank as special of the day. I'm a big fan of lamb, so I had to order it. It is served with vegetables and a side of your choice. The meat was so tender, the sauce was great. 10/10 I hope they make it a regular menu item!
First off, great location! We walked up and down to see what restaurant to choose and when we spotted this, we liked it for the menu. We were greeted instantly by the nicest host who sat us immediately. Our server promptly met us, took our orders, brought our drinks and checked up on us regularly. He will definitely never be ignored at the bistro. We had two burgers and the mussels plus some fries. Honestly, the burgers were just OK but my son loved the muscles. The fries were really good. Perhaps it was our fault because we ordered the burgers medium well I think instead we should've done medium. At the end of our meal, Pascal came out to check up on us and greet us. We definitely plan on returning with the rest of the family and will ask for Pascal since we'll be able to order in French with him and get the full Belgian treatment. If you like Belgian beer, this is definitely for you!
Top notch spot. Plenty of good beers and great food. Don't get a beer you know live a little. I got the beef bourguignon with potato croquettes. The bourguignon was fantastic. Rich and flavorful and super filling. Definitely had to take a nap after. Plenty of good European beers to choose from. Also a lot of other good looking dishes. I'll have to try some other when I come back.
I cannot believe I've never reviewed this amazing restaurant. We've been here maybe 8 times in the past 6 months. Why? 1. Great service 2. Excellent cocktails 3. Great tasting food 4. Clean outside seating 5. Huge food portions 6. Excellent prices They always have a bit of a wait especially on Saturday evenings but it's well worth it. They've become one of our favorite go to restaurants in Laguna Beach. See you Soon BB. read more
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Merci !
Finally made it here on a Tuesday for dinner, to check out their all you can eat mussels & frites special ($29 per person). I ordered the AYE special & my husband had the steak & frites (cooked well done). I had 5 mini buckets of the mussels, flavors chosen were: 1) provencale (wine & garlic) 2) cream & garlic 3) green curry 4) tomato & basil 5) blue cheese & garlic All of them tastes great, but top favorites are probably #2 & #5. The fries were delicious too and helps to balance out the meal. Approximately 2 hours after this meal, I had to diarrhea everything I ate at dinner. Madness! Those mussels really give you the runs!! Service was slow but friendly. read more
1 year ago
I've reviewed here before, but because Yelp is letting me, I'm doing it again!! Cannot say enough nice things about Brussels Bistro. Will continue to be one of my favorite restaurants. The Brussels Sprouts and Eacargot are always out of this world! read more
Such a unique little Belgian restaurant. My dad always requests this place on his short visits back. The provencale and the garlic mussels are the BEST! And they pair well together, with one being a lot lighter and the other more indulgent. The broths are also fantastic for dipping the bread afterwards. The fries that came with them are too good. Usually not a fan of thick cut fries but these were still super crispy. Brussels sprouts were great-they had yummy crispy pieces of prosciutto. Escargot is super buttery, only wish there was more haha. The tomato and mozzarella salad was very pretty in presentation, but passable when compared to the other items to be honest. My dad enjoyed his beer, forgot which one- one of the blonds on tap. The server (who was super friendly) said it was one of his favorites. read more
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Location: beautiful Laguna Beach with an outside terrace & the cozy interior where you walk downstairs. Really gives the European vibe! Service: The first time I went service was a bit slow (it was right when it opened for the day too) but the second time the server was attentive and very friendly! Food: Classic Belgian fries with Mayo & truffle Mayo is unbeatable! Can't really find another place in SoCal that offers authentic Belgian fries. The creamy chicken is very good and the sweet meat balls were fantastic. The bitterballen are the best you can find in SoCal and really tasted similar to those I ate in Europe. Drink: all my favorite European beers are there! Really made me nostalgic after living 2 years in Amsterdam and coming back home to LA/SoCal Overall, this place hits its mark on delivering delicious European food! read more
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5 years ago
Brussels Bistro has an excellent location. We sat at the few high top barstools with a great view for people watching, listening to music, enjoying the atmosphere, and especially the weather. The host + servers were excellent and quick. They were attentive and busy! We were lucky to score a table on a Friday night- kind of unheard of in Laguna. Once a table on the large patio opened up they asked if we would want to move to have more room and be more comfortable, which was extremely thoughtful. We stayed where we were, though! We ordered the artisan bread for the appetizer. It was excellent. Sounds basic- but there is nothing like a perfectly cooked loaf of bread at the perfect temperature. For our mains, I ordered the spaghetti bolognese and my husband ordered the salmon. He LOVED the salmon. Said it was some of the best he has had! My spaghetti was not good. There was barely any meat, way way too much cheese which completely overpowered the dish and did not mesh correctly (never thought I would say that), and it was very bland. Probably not the dish to order here. I am not sure that I would come back here but we had an overall good experience. My husband was happy with it. read more
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Love this place. Best food and service. Our new favorite restaurant in town. Best mushroom soup and mussels. The pork shank is so gooood. read more
6 years ago
If you want some bomb food and cold beer, this is the spot! Definitely reminds me of being in Europe from the outdoor dining to the fries in a cone. I love the fries! The Carbonara pasta was on point as well and they do have mussels and escargot if you're in the mood for that. Good selection of Belgian beers, which is perfect for cooking off after coming from the beach. Definitely would come back for the food! read more
4 years ago
They charged two payments my credit card ? What does it mean? Fix it asap ........ You should double check your credit card statement read more
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We stumbled upon Brussels Bistro and were met with the most lovely time! Our server, Fatima, was most helpful with the menu and very kind. The cocktails were excellent & I highly recommend the Mediterranean Quinoa salad with salmon. read more
Belgian cuisine is hard to find, near authentic Belgian style Frites are even harder to find. I was excited that little Laguna Beach, population 23Kish, had a very nice one. The restaurant is semi underground, but the warm red brick and wood interior was airy and spacious enough to make you forget. $8 Frites with all the sauces...these tasty and crispy double deep fried frites reminded of the few days I spent in Brussels and Bruges, yum! Each sauce was tasty, but the truffle and andlouse were my favorites. $29-35: Large Mussels & Frites entrees, prices depended on which broth you pick. These are the largest mussels I've ever eaten, ever! Not local, but they are shipped in from Penn Cove in Washington four days a week(according to the waiter). We each got a different sauce, all delicious, but the garlic and cream was the best! $8 Mac & Cheese...made with Gruyere and ham, and absolutely delicious! The waiter was kind enough to let us order the kid's size, which was plenty enough to share as a side dish. $7-11 for a variety of draft beers from Belgium...rare and delicious! Service was friendly enough, I would just ask to avoid a table by the busy kitchen area. Free chocolate mousse dessert if its someone's birthday, including a unique version of Happy Birthday being sung by the staff. I would love to eat here again someday, I just wish the prices were a bit cheaper. read more
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2 years ago
I have know idea what took me too long to come here. However, I made it here but I was disappointed unfortunately due to service. We ordered the one pound muscle with garlic, garlic shrimp, cheeseburger and few drinks. We received the celery onion muscles which was not a big deal but yeah it's kind of big deal. The French fries come came alone with no dipping sauce, bread and butter came after the food, shrimp was over cooked but it was good and flavorful. Moreover, the waiters were kind. However, a little training would go along the way. Furthermore, here are few notes if taken into consideration, overall improvement would be achieved such as the small butter cube, if they serve butter ready to be spread instead of me opening each small cube, it would create easier more satisfying experience. Another note is serving French fries with dips such as ketchup or aioli without making me ask for them, and making sure of getting the right order. On the other hand, this is a unique spot that serves Belgian food and beer and that's very cool, I love the concept and the location is perfect in laguna. read more
My boyfriend & I decided to give this place a try on Valentine's Day. The outdoor seating was nice and well built. The burger, fries & shrimp in herb garlic butter were amazing! The mashed potatoes were very herby and garlicky, which I loved but a little too thick in my opinion. I had an awkward experience with the service..my boyfriend had placed the order & paid online at the table since we were given the option due to COVID. After the server brought our food out and set my shrimp plate, she strongly recommended a side of bread for the sauce, so I thought ohhh sure. She started to walk away and quickly said "that'll be a charge of $3 dollars" and immediately went to the next table. Everything was great but that part kinda rubbed me the wrong way. I had to tell the host behind me to tell the server to cancel the bread since I felt pressured at that point. read more
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5 years ago
Post-Laguna Art Museum stroll through downtown Laguna Beach, ended up on restaurant row on Forest. The restaurant's menu and overall vibe was inviting, so we sat outside and prepared for what's ahead. Starting with an Houblon Chouffe, a delicious Belgian IPA, and glass of sparkling CAVA for my date. We decided on a meal of apps and got the large fries and Brussels Sprouts. The fries were delicious, dipped in mayo as you do. The star of the show was Brussels Sprout, with some type of bacon wafer, caramelized onions, a mustard mayo sauce, and drizzled with sublime balsamic vinegar for the win. Final assessment: this casual spot was perfect for a calm and casual afternoon. Delicious food and a pleasant vibe). We had Gelato Paradiso for dessert, which didn't hurt :-) read more
Very trendy, busy, happening spot for dinner. The Belgian entrees were mostly stews, well prepared and very well presented. You can tell the chef put a lot of care into preparing the meals. Ordered the vegetarian burger with a side salad. Side of Brussels fries were really good. The beef stew was very well cooked and seasoned. Enough for a meal and leftovers. The deal with a beer and burger was pretty good - ordered a local beer and veggie burger. read more
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All the food was good. Usually like a little more sauce with my mussels but still good. We ordered the mussels, garlic shrimp & Brussel sprouts. Martini was good as well! Will be back to try some more flavors of mussels read more
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Really enjoyed our dinner here. Brought me back to flavors from my last trip to France where mussels were so good. Made a pretty decent Manhatten too. read more
4 years ago
What a wonderful experience in Laguna! We enjoyed Belgian beers, escargots, mushroom soup with puff pastry and mussels of course. There were a few specials that weren't available, but everything they did have was delicious. Service was excellent and attentive. There was plenty of outdoor seating. read more
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What a great find!! Stopped by for drinks over the weekend and had to revisit the next day. Cody at the bar makes amazing drinks, has a great personality and service was pleasant! Can't wait to revisit to try the food. read more
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Delicious! The bacon wrapped Brie appetizer is a must have. I really enjoyed the salmon dinner. Everything was super yummy, the beef, the dessert, the bread...mmmm. We will return and highly recommend this place. read more
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Hesitated before posting this yelp review but i feel jipped!! Disappointed, drove from Redondo Beach to Laguna for this place and left with less $$$ and unsatisfied. Kind of like expecting a belgium experience but getting a bud light from hooters but twice as much. $ 12 for 5 oz of a poor pour, triple karmeliot. waiter poured it so that the foam came out 75% fermentation/25% beer he said it was due to the beer breathing! Hard to swallow /chug /enjoybeer when I'm feeling ripped off. The only good thing that came out of this is that i get $12 points on my American express card and was in good company. Emailed the establishment... No response. I'll be happy if i can get a voucher for another beer to compensate for the screw up,until then my LA and oc friends won't be giving them anymore of our business. read more
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I got an email invite for an all-you-can-eat mussels Tuesday, but nowhere in the email or on the website does it mention the price. How much is it?
I found it on open table the answer is 39 per person. I have never been able to eat more than one pound and a pound is 29 dollars so it depends on you and your appetite.
Do they still have the mussels AYCE Tuesday special?
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