Came back another 2 times during our June trip to Brussels since my SO really wanted to try this…read moreplace after I kept talking about how good it was on my February trip. The staff at the counter were friendly and helpful as before. We watched from across the way as the kitchen prepped our seafood, yelled out my name when it was ready and walked it over to our table. This time we got the razor clams and mackerel during both visits and those were our favorite. Razor clams were still the best we've eaten to date. Mackerel perfectly pan fried with skin that easily separated. The tartar like sauce was a great complement for the fish. The octopus was cooked nicely and served in a tomato sauce with chopped veggies. The calamari rings were crisp on the outside and tender inside, a good dish but portion seemed small. As usual a tasty serving of seafood at reasonable prices.

Came to try some mussels, and they were very fresh. Also got an order of the kibbeling. The food…read morewas very delicious and affordable. It was a small cozy little place.

This place is great! We randomly passed by from the Midi train station. You get a kilo of fresh…read moreseafood for $25 euro! Most of the staff do not really speak English but they are super friendly!

Do not miss this opportunity - just down the road from all the moules and frites and waffles is…read morethis place where you select your seafood by the kilo and the staff cook it up however you like or just cook it the way they think you should eat it!! Outstanding! And easily the cheapest meal we had in Brussels!

Food: Wow, was I surprised on how good this place is! Their mussels were probably one of my…read morefavorite mussels I've eaten as they were so flavorful and tasty, especially on a cold, rainy day! Their rabbit stew was also very delicious and it paired so well with their fries. I'm usually not a big fan of fries, but I could not stop eating them. Service: We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to quickly accommodate us as we got there a bit before rush hour. However, I would definitely recommend making a reservation as it gets pretty busy, especially with locals. All the staff were very nice and attentive as well! Ambiance: They have several levels to accommodate more people. They have their main bar on the first floor, but you do have to hike up a bit of stairs to get to the restroom as there's a flight of narrow stairs, so be careful. I really enjoyed dining here as it felt like a very local spot. This restaurant was definitely the highlight of our trip to Brussels!

When in Belgium, you must have some Belgian mussels. My favorite item here is their mussels in…read morecream and garlic sauce. The mussels are fresh and flavorful, and you can't help but slurp, I mean scoop up, some of the cream and garlic sauce in between each mussel. The other items are not bad, but nothing to write home about: Flemish beef stew, meatballs in tomato sauce, or even mussels with plain white wine (1 star off). Overall, Le Bistro is a good...bistro...option for some local foods.

Went there on a recommendation from our taxi driver in Paris during our ride to Gare du Nord…read morestation. He had highly recommended it and we were not disappointed! We arrived early and were the first customers. We selected our seafood from a wide variety of different species of fish and crustaceans. We selected the sole, sardines, calamari, large tiger prawns, whole anchovies, dorade and a single portion of paella. We also ordered a side of salad, coleslaw, green beans. The seafood was ordered as grilled, except for the anchovies (fried). We were served by a friendly staff that were accommodating and pleasant. When our selections were ready, we were served a beautiful presentation of our seafood, along with some bread and our sides. So delicious and fresh! Everything was cooked to perfection! Needless to say, we were so impressed with the taste and quality of everything! We would highly recommend this place!

Exactly the kind of place I like. You enter and order from a wide variety of fish and seafood what…read moreyou want to put on the grill or fry up. All you take gets weitghted and you pay per kilo. As simple as that. The deal is pretty good too. You pay 22€ per kilo, which is a very good deal, or 35€ per kilo for things labeled as "royal" like king prawns, tuna fillet, langoustine etc... I know this kind of places are common in Southern Europe but I had no idea you could find one in Brussels. The place is not fancy at all. I wouldn't recommend it for a date or your annyversary dinner, but if you feel like a god night out with your buddies (who enjoy eating) that's a great place. The reasons why it doesn't get five stars are that 1) the service was a bit sloppy. We had to re-order drinks and side dishes more than once. 2) They need to upgrade their salad choice. Boiled carrots, cucumbers and peppers aren't enough to accompany such a great variety of fish.

My wife and I very much enjoyed our dinner at this seafood restaurant. The super large counter was…read morestocked with a variety of fresh shellfish, fin fish, and squid. You pick out what you would like to eat and it is prepared to order (price is by weight). Once you order, walk upstairs to the dining area where you will be served. For drinks, you can order soda or water as they do not serve alcohol. We ordered salad, fries, and two entrees (see photos), along with water. Everything was delicious and the seafood was prepared perfectly (both our grilled and fried dishes). The bill came to about $60 US. The restaurant is about a 10 min walk from the grand place and hasn't been discovered by tourists. Give it a try...we highly recommend.

Best seafood for the locals in Brussels. Select your fish and or seafood and they cook it for you…read more They do not speak English and the restaurant is in the Middle East corridor of Brussels but the food was cooked to perfection. Got this recommendation from Tonkin Garby. Thanks!

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.

Great! They are good and confident and don't need my review,,,but...here I go anyway! It's small…read morebut very cozy so when I got there...No tables available and they don't take reservations! I left to find something else but tried my luck & coming back. Glad I did! They have wine, but as I was told, beer is their thing. The food was excellent and the staff are colorful and efficient as the flow between tables! I had the meatballs (2 large ones), meals come with a small salad and a side & bread! The beer selection is wide. Mostly Belgium ones. Other tables had what looked like delicious tuna, lasagna and stew which they all seemed to enjoy.

I am so sorry to not rave about this place like everyone else did…read more To start with the positives: -cute, cozy spot inside with a few outdoor tables. No reservations, so you have to wait in line. Luckily, the line moved pretty quickly and we were able to be seated inside. -service was great. The fabulously dressed flamboyant gentleman was kind and helpful. The sassy woman was hilarious! -Portions are pretty decently sized and priced fairly Why three stars? I just didn't enjoy anything that we ordered. Sadly, it was my least favorite meal that we had in Belgium. Based on all the reviews, I think it's clear that it's not the place per se, but what I was looking for. That being said, I still must be honest. What we ordered: Cheddar Croquettes (2 for 14 Euros): Just ok and this was one of the things that I felt was overpriced Carpaccio of Smoked Beef with White Truffle Oil (18 Euros): Again, just ok Meatloaf with "Jack Pepper" sauce (26 Euros): "Jack Pepper" means something different in Brussels. It was basically a peppercorn gravy. I wasn't a fan, but Jim G. enjoyed it. With this, we had frites and a small side salad. I know many people recommend that Flemish Beef Stew, but we already had that at Fin de Siecle, and I couldn't imagine that any place would top it, so we didn't get it here. Ultimately, this place isn't for me, but I seem to be in the minority.

My husband and I accidentally found this small fish mongol on our first day in Brussels right…read morebefore joining the river cruise. We were pleasantly surprised by the fresh and delicious seafood they served. We ordered the mussels in a white creamy flavorful broth served in a dutch oven. Both aromatic with fresh "seafood sweetness" taste. The Bouillabaisse has generous portions of fresh cod fish, prawns and calamari - the broth is so yummy! The chilled white chablis paired very well with the food we ordered. We also saw people at another table who ordered scallops that looked delicious. The owner told me that the chopped fresh raw scallops were topped with truffle oil. We had wanted to return the next day but unfortunately the owners were going on vacation for a month.

Super fun restaurant - The fish is caught fresh and they have a chalkboard that tells you what kind…read moreof fish will be used for each menu item. All of the fish came out super fresh, crispy, and flavorful. My favorite was the "monthly special", which was a spicy Cajun seasoning - but I also really enjoyed the Lemon & Basil and the Rosemary Thyme flavors as well. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the options here. One thing to note though - service is a bit slow since I assume they're making and frying everything to order in the back for freshness, so just be prepared to wait a bit for your food.

Delicious spot to get different kinds of fish and chips in Brussels! It's in the city center area…read moreand the fish was so fresh, chips were good & sauces were very tasty! Prices were also reasonable for the portion and location.

Even though you're in the middle of tourist central, we had a wonderful lunch here!…read more We originally requested to sit outside, but as it looked like it might rain, the host suggested we sit inside, which was very nice. Started with an excellent, and reasonably priced, bottle of Chablis (44 Euros). We also got a really interesting amuse that paired perfectly with the wine. The Moules Poulette (33 Euros) were huge and delicious, and of course come with good frites. Jim G. ordered a Linguine aux Fruits de Mer (32 Euros), which was amazing! Honestly, one of the best dishes on our trip and so unlike him to order! Full of scampi, langoustines, prawns, and mussels, with an amazing sauce, but not too heavy. Great service and an excellent meal! We would return here if in Brussels again. I'd suggest having a reservation, as it was pretty busy, even for lunch on a Tuesday.

I got a pineapple juice and did the 40 Euro deal. With that I got mussels, salmon, and dessert. The…read morefood was outstanding and the service was incredible. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful and sitting outside felt great! The best restaurant I've been to in Brussels so far!