This is an amazing restaurant! Having grown up 15 minutes from the Belgian border in Holland, I am kicking myself for not coming here sooner! The decor is charming. The service is excellent. The beer selection is impressive. The escargots are heavenly. The lobster bisque is the best in town. The cordon bleu is world-class. And I will fight anyone who dares to say anything about the belgian fries: they are ridiculously delicious. I am not at all admitting that I had the caramelized apple crepes dessert, but it was wonderful. From now on I will visit this restaurant every time I am back in Houston (which is often, luckily!). And I am bringing the whole family! read more

I've been to this little hideaway of a gem near downtown twice, once on a Friday evening and again on a Saturday morning for brunch. Both experiences were really good. The menu is very diverse, lots of European food, including various croq types good for breakfast or lunch, bisques, salads, steaks, pastas, etc. They have a great beer and wine selection. I've had a few Belgian beers on tap and loved them. The original owner was from Brussels and it is now run by his Brussells-born daughter. The chef is quite good, he is amazing at producing the diverse dishes very quickly at high quality. We were served by the daughter, she was very friendly and competent. We will be back many times for sure. read more

Family-owned cafe with large selection of Belgium beer and authentic Belgium food. My favorite Cheese Croquettes, Garlic Mussels, French Onion Soup. read more

What a gem! Amazing, authentic experience. Came with my Belgian husband, and we will absolutely be back!! read more

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Amazing place ! I had such a great time and I enjoyed the Belgian dishes. ! Not to mention the Stella Artois !! A great Belgian beer ! Highly recommended!!! read more

The place is iconic inside--feels like you're in a European pub with all the decals and an old style bar. The wine & beer menu along with the dinner menu had lots of variety and a great selection. The owner was the hostess and server-handling the entire restaurant single handedly. Love her accent--and it made us feel like the recipes would be homemade and legit Belgian food. It took a little while for our food to come. We did not get offered second round of drinks. The garlic butter mussels in a bowl (served with a garlic butter broth) were way better tasting and a much better deal than the garlic butter mussels in a plate. We tried the escargot, chicken cordon bleu, & beef stew. Chicken cordon bleu was dry and chewy. Not sure why I expected it to be wayyyy better than any of the frozen ones I've tried. The fries were thick cut potatoes--delish! I subbed the Brussels sprouts for the green beans. When asked I was told the Brussels sprouts were blanched and then sautéed. They more of a mushy boiled kind. Not my fave. We were running late for a show because the dinner took a while so we didn't get to try dessert. Would've loved to try the crepes and/or Belgian waffles. Worth a shot to try again sometime when we're in the heights. read more

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Arrived about 45 min before closing on a Sunday, probably not ideal but we were RIGHT THERE and I was really craving something European for a late brunch. I ordered the croque Parisien (French style grilled ham & cheese, with an egg and sauteed mushrooms on top), boyf had the poulet sandwich (thin chicken breast) and we had a flight of Belgian beers. Our sandwiches came with delicious homemade Belgian fries which were probably the highlight of the meal. The waiter also offered the homemade mayo for the fries which was great, too. The service was really phenomenal, boyf and I each ordered 2 beers for our 4-beer flight and after ordering, I realized we didn't order one of my favorite beers; the waiter saw my *distress* and brought over a flight size of my favorite beer free of charge. He didn't seem bothered at all by us being there so close to closing time, neither did the other young waiter. However, the owner, well, she looked pretty pissed that we were there SO late...(we still had 15 min before closing and we were paying our bill). Anyway, yeah so she was visibly annoyed, which felt rude but I'll forget about her and focus on the food and really kind servers (they deserve a raise). read more

Cafe Brussels - the fries tho!!!! - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lots of provincial personality in this restaurant. Menu had a lot of variety and food was good--and good value.

Okay, we went here for valentines day and omg it blew our expectations!!! prices are fair. the food is phenomenal! the vibe is so cool! its so nice and relaxing ! the owner and her son were great! definitely going to be a regular! we had the mussels and the cordon blue read more

What?? $10** for these tiny crepes. Noooot worth it. Smallest crepes I've ever seen in my entire life. And this is the most expensive I've ever had to purchase for a tiny crepe. Terrible. read more

Cafe Brussels - Nutella crepes - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hands down THE BEST mussels in town. The French fries are perfect. Get a side of Mayo and English mustard for the fries. The beer is great, cold and many options. We prefer their ice cold Stella. The inside is "old tavern bistro like" but that's what makes it the place it is. read more

I've been meaning to try this place for years! Finally was able to, and it was delicious. The atmosphere was great and we were all happy with our food and with the service! Probably not a place to go when rushed, but they were accommodating anyway when we mentioned we were on our way to a show and in a bit of a crunch. I'd recommend going when you have time to sit back and relax and savor the experience! I will definitely be back. read more

Really great food! Service was perfunctory, and they did their job. Looked like the owner and one server... Maybe a little shorthanded with the Rona? But it didn't effect the food. I had the shrimp croquettes with bisque sauce and the garlic mussels (plate). Perfect! I'll be back. read more

Cafe Brussels - Garlic mussels (plate) - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Dined here the first time ..Adrian and Kathy were fun, gracious and the beer and food were terrific . I'll be back

The ambience of this place is good and the staff is friendly. I wouldn't say their food was spectacular or special by any means. To be honest, it reminds me of bar food. We got the brunch special for $20. It came with your choice of three meals and we chose salmon toast, spinach crepe and waffle. All were good, not great. We also got the cheese croquette and it was very good. I felt everything was a little overpriced. Disclaimer: honestly, I'm not a French food fan so maybe I'm overly harsh read more

Needed to kill time and stumbled across this place! The beer selection is very impressive. All their beers are Belgian. The owner is very sweet. The food was delicious. We had a crepe with chambered and ice cream. Definitely will be returning! read more

Cafe Brussels - Crepes and delirium. - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We've been eyeing this place for months and finally decided to try it one day after church. Outstanding. My husband even said he felt like we were back in Brussels... BONUS! Here's a run down of what we had: Duvel Beer -Crisp, light, poured generously :) Shrimp Croquettes - The best thing I've ever tasted. Impeccable texture, crispy coating, drizzled with a sauce that is indescribable. I hear the cheese croquettes are amazing too. Traditional Beef Stew - Tender, flavorful meat that packed its own unique flavor, swimming in a thick stew with all of the traditional vegetables and trimmings. Le Boef Sandwich - If the Philly Cheesesteak had a sophisticated, wise grandfather. No grease here, just layers and layers of delicious beef, caramelized onions, bell peppers and a melted layer of Swiss. The bread was doughy in the center and crispy, flaky on the outside--exactly the way French bread should be. Fries- I mean, what can I say? These fries were perfect. Thick like steak fries, yet every single one was hot and crunchy. Made to order and it shows. Many items are made completely in-house, so be patient while your food is being cooked to perfection. Ladies, if you need a way to pass the time, or if you want some eye candy, take a trip to the bathroom. The walls are adorned with beautiful beaded handbags and a vintage dress to swoon over. read more

This place is legit. The food is spot on. The hosting by the owner is spot on. The moules frites are out of this world. Every item on the menu is homemade. I can't believe I stumbled on this place with a friend who found it based on a recommendation. The ambience is great. It is such a lovely atmosphere. It's like a Houston secret! Do NOT leave without ordering one of their delicious desserts! I died and went to heaven for real! read more

This review is not for food but for health and safety for Covid. Stuffs don't wear mask. No temperature check. No capacity limit. We went early dinner with our son who was not vaccinated and felt unsafe for him to be there. Too bad, we love the food and the beers but not gonna go back for awhile. read more

Such a lovely rainy day to take a break from everything and have a nice brunch with each other. Thanks to John, we are enchanted to meet the super nice and friendly owner Catherine Duwez. Her presence definitely makes our visit a more enjoyable one. The mussels are plum and fresh because they are never frozen, and flown in from a location we shall not disclosed here. Not even a single mussel is over-cooked or tough at all like some other places. Eating those crispy Belgium fries with house-prepared Mayo and Mustard is exactly how we like it too. We finish our meal with a Classic Liegeoise Waffle with Vanilla Ice Cream and Belgium Chocolate that is to die for and a cup of Cappuccino. What more can you ask on a day like this? Come and experience good old European charm and delicious food. read more

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I love this place. The owner is awesome, the food is fantastic, I go every year for my birthday and it's well worth it! Très magnifique! read more

I've had mostly great experiences here. They had one waiter who I'm glad to see is not around any longer. The food is great, and more importantly consistent. Definitely one of my favorite places now a days. read more

This place never disappoints, excellent mussels and sides. Service was superb. Always a favorite!!!

Their takeout service was quick and efficient, food was well packed and all still warm and delicious when we got home. Their mussels are definitely the highlight of the menu. We got the garlic mussels, but I would imagine any style would be great. Recommend the braised endives as a side, lots of flavor. The onion soup was good, but a little more lightly flavored then we would like. Overall a good experience, and hope to return to dine-in sometime in the future. read more

This is my favorite spot in Houston for Mussels! Nowhere else offers better Mussels than Café Brussels and please let's do not forget all the great Belgium Beer they have. Always planning my next visit ! Cheers ! read more

Cafe Brussels - Kwak and Blanche de Bruxelles Beer - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

My girlfriend and I went to Cafe Brussels for a drink at 5pm. The door was open so we walked in and were intercepted by an older woman I knew to be the owner. She rudely told us they weren't open for another 30 minutes. Yikes! All we wanted was a beer and probably would have eventually ordered dinner. She couldn't have been accommodating and let us sit at the bar? What an icy welcome. One thing for sure is we won't be back. Any restaurant where staff are unwelcoming is one the public shouldn't patronize in my opinion. Owners of restaurants should be ambassadors of goodwill. read more

I met up with friends for brunch today. I hadn't heard of this place until the other day when we were making plans to meet up. I was a little weary of the location as far as parking, but they have their own lot in the back! They also share it with the little cafe next door (which I didn't even notice until we were leaving). They have lots and lots of beer. I love beer, but not with brunch. We ended up doing mimosas. They don't have a full bar (we were considering Baileys and coffee). I'm going to have to come back after work for a beer or two and a crepe. The menu is pretty extensive. Their brunch option is a really good deal. You choose three dishes (appetizer, entree, dessert) from a preset list for $20. I had the chicken croquette, steak a cheval (with eggs fried hard), and the classic Brussels waffle. I've never been to Europe, but I would imagine that this dining experience is how it is over there. The dishes aren't super large (but are still filling) and each course takes some time. They do not rush the courses. I think we were there for about 2.5 hours. My food was excellent. The waffle was to die for. If you have a sweet tooth, I would recommend it. The steak is basically a hamburger patty with a fried egg on top. It also comes with a salad on the side. Some of the ladies had mussels. I ate the onions out of the pot and they were so good and flavorful. My friend ordered a crepe Suzette and said it was good but very very sweet. The crepes looked so good. I want to come back and try one (along with a Belgian beer). The owners pretty much were working the entire restaurant. The service was good and I liked that we weren't rushed because it gave us time to enjoy the company. I'm glad we came here. I'll be back to try a crepe and beer! read more

Very nice place for lunch, had a soup and a sandwich which was yummy. I'll have to come back for dessert. Our waitress was very nice and the menu has many things I wanted to try. Will be back soon. read more

Cafe Brussels - Outside - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had dinner here one night last week and parked on the street not knowing they had a parking lot in back. Walking in the front door, I immediately liked the decor that gave a European pub feel to the restaurant. I felt obligated to order mussels like they specialize here. The last time I ate mussels prepared like this was several years ago when I went to England. So I ordered the Moules Catherine which is a sampler plate of 3 mussels each bathed in one of 5 different sauces. I also asked for a cup of onion soup for an appetizer song with a glass of Blanche de Bruxelles beer. The beer and soup showed up within about 10 minutes after ordering. The soup had a thick layer of grautineed cheese on top. I found the cheese to be very chewy. Sometimes it was almost like bubble gum. The soup itself had the requisite croutons and cooked onions in the broth. I don't eat onion soup often however this version was good but not anymore for me to rate it higher than a 3 which is A-OK. The beer was decent with a light taste and I gave it a 3.5. The mussels arrived about 15 minutes later. I enjoyed all of the sauces with the exception of the spicy tomato sauce. It was a little more spicy than I like. The others were all good and I think my fave was the garlic flavored style. Honestly, mussels are not my favorite seafood. I think they were good but again rated them as a 3 so perhaps take that into consideration if you love mussels and you might rate them higher. If I return, I would like to try some of the other entrees like the pork chops, meatloaf, etc. my table service was adequate. I did enjoy the serenading accordion player that was there on my Wednesday night visit. Dressed in costume he did a nice job of performing. My meal of one beer, soup and mussels with tax and tip was over $51. In my opinion, a little pricey. All things considered including the price factored in to warrant me giving an overall score of 3. Come here for an European meal experience without the flight going there. read more

They have the most coldest most tastiest Belgian beers here.. on draft! Honestly, if I lived close by I'd go there and just drink at the bar. All I need a mussels and beer and I'm a happy gal. I definitely will be back more often. I enjoy the fresh steamed mussels and fries with a cold beer..... and great company. read more

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There's a lot to like about Cafe Brussels. First off, how many Belgian restaurants do you know of in Houston? My point exactly. It's something a little different and I'm all about variety. Cafe Brussels has a homey feel, kind of like you've been transported to Belgium for an hour or two. First off, Belgian beer is some of my favorite beer on the planet and they have a nice selection. We were celebrating my friend's birthday so started off with some steamed mussels in a mushroom sauce. Like the Belgian waffle, Belgium is also known for their 'moules' or mussels. I'm not a big fan of mussels but I appreciated the quality. Then had the chicken cordon bleu with potato croquettes and green beans. Fantastic on all fronts. Where things started to fall apart was the service. If you've ever been to Europe, you know that service is typically slow and the waiters don't seem to care. This is how I felt at Cafe Brussels. I guess they were trying to give me the authentic experience! There was a couple that came in at about 9 P.M. and waited for 10 minutes but the only waitress working and the owner were MIA. After waiting at least 10 minutes without being seated, they left. At the beginning of the meal, I asked our waitress if she can do something special for the birthday boy. While not something I expect, it's pretty much common practice for restaurants to give you a dessert on the house for a special occasion. Cafe Brussels charged us for the dessert so that was a letdown. If only the service matched the food, we might have something special here. read more

This place is great. The food was great and authentic. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was cozy it felt like a family run restaurant in Brussels. They also had a good selection of Belgian beers on draft and bottled. I will return. read more

Cafe Brussels - Traditional Flemish - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Who: dad & I When/where: Houston Ave, dad's birthday What: 3 course brunch meal ($18/person) Why: Perfect birthday brunch spot for my dad. We enjoyed a 3 course meal (mushroom toast, veggie omelette, Belgian waffle for me, shrimp croquette, sausage crepe, and Creme brulee for dad) for what I think, is a decent price. I know nothing about Belgian food, but the place feels authentic, which makes it even better. read more

Cafe Brussels - Crepes! - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Take it from a Belgian: this place is the real deal! I've lived in the US for a couple years and business brought me to Houston and I was delighted to find my native cuisine here. The restaurant is easy to reach and conveniently has a parking lot in the back. The atmosphere is like a cafe in brussels, high sealings, lots of little knicknacks and a classic bar. Even the chairs felt like home. I was seated by the friendly owner and they brought out some bread, baguette with butter. I ordered a beer (they have an excellent selection-forgo the stella and try one of the others!) and looked over the menu. I started with cheese croquettes and they came out perfect squares with fried parsley and lemon wedges! Next I ordered mussels with garlic. The source is Washington state and i was sceptical at first (the Belgians believe that the best come from Holland) but the quality was certainly comparable! Very good. It came with fries and homemade mayonnaise (the way it's supposed to be!). I loved to have tried dessert, but was stuffed! Loved it, when work brings me back yo Houston you'll be able to find me here! read more

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As a Belgian beer lover, I had to visit this place during my short trip to Houston. Not only did they have great beer (and wine) options. They had delicious food! I had the Flemish stew with the fries and homemade mayo. The restaurant was pretty empty on a Wednesday night. Talked to the owner for a while. She's a very passionate lady who takes pride in what she serves and maintaining authenticity. Hence the unique decor, which has her own personal touch. Feels like a little piece of Belgium tucked away in a Houston neighborhood. If I lived in Houston, I'd be a regular for sure. Will definitely come back on my next visit for some dessert! read more

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Wow! This place is amazing and I'll be back sooner than later. Great menu authentic French cuisine. It's not overwhelming at all and you can't go wrong with the cordon bleh . Wine and geez the beer selection is brilliant!! read more

Amazing food the owner is so nice my husband and I did not know what to order and she was so sweet and helped us come to a delicious decision every time AMAZING!!!! Will definitely come again and refer family and friends. read more

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Good service European peasant food. Mussels and pommes writes, French onion soup. Pastas and burgers too.The menu is varied nice wine and beer list to choose from. The service is good your glass never empty. The parking lot directly behind restaurant. read more

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Got the mussels platter and the stew. The food was good, but very pricey for what you get. The beer from tap was lukewarm. The staff was VERY pushy. I would go again for the food if I crave it enough. read more

Bingo!!! Mussels & Belgian beers what more can you ask for. The service brings it to 4star. Our food took a little longer and our servers were polite but not very warm. The food and drinks are gokg to drive us back there! read more

Cafe Brussels - Love for Belgian beers - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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