Hilarious little place on the edge of Damme - it's right in town, but also across the street from a…read moresheep meadow. There was an old couple who ran it, and they were the whole show, they did EVERYTHING - took your order, cooked, expedited, etc. So of course, with our party of 10, nothing came out at the same time, which was fine because... The back deck/patio is great on a sunny day. They appear to be a Leffe/Hoegarden shop, and you could do worse on draft. There was a list of sandwiches that she kind of yelled at me for ordering, I guess they weren't available that time of month/day/year ... Otherwise it's pretty simple fare, pasta's and croques and omelettes ... the frites were perfect Belgian-style (though with heinz mayo packets, they tasted just fine to me). And it wasn't too expensive, though cash only. Also Damme is a really cute little town, it's worth biking from Bruges, even with little kids.

My wife and I walked into this empty restaurant during regular business hours, with their menu…read moreclearly advertised outside on a wooden chalkboard easel. We had the intention of ordering cappuccinos and deserts but were refused service by (who we assume to be) the owner. When we walked in we were completely ignored by the owner until we made a move to sit down. When he finally acknowledged us he asked us what we wanted before seating us. When we told him what we wanted we were rudely informed -- with a dismissive hand gesture -- that we could not be served at this time. He then went and sat back down in the corner. Don't waste your time here. There are other places in town that will gladly have your business.

Stopped by to try the Flemish stew, but was a bit disappointed. The stew was cold when we were…read moreserved it and the beef was very dry. The fried potatoes served with it did taste good. We also got a cheese croque, which was pretty good. The outside seating is a very cute vibe, perfect for taking a date night. Outside is a small courtyard with a little bit of foot traffic. The service was good and fast.

The back patio was priceless on a sunny day…read more Kids got desserts that they loved. We got a sampler that included: * Flemish shrimp-stuffed tomato * Seafood quiche * The best Shrimp Croquette we've ever had. I got a Spijker in the bottle - local blonde ale. Services was typically Flemish - gruff but professional.

We trained from Brussels to Bruges for the afternoon and I love finding myself in towns where I can…read morereally see myself returning, places where you feel off the grid in a really nice way. We'd planned to have dinner here but did not make a booking and really lucked out with the last table open when we came in. Please, ensure you make a booking if you want to dine here. I had no idea how consistently full they'd be and felt grateful the entire time to have snagged a spot. When I tell you my fish stew has to be one of the top 5 things I've ever eaten in life, I am not kidding. It was so spectacular. I had no idea what to order and asked for a recommendation and this was it. This soup blew my mind, spoonful after spoonful it was the yummiest, most delish, comfort meal I've had in a long time. We had a very and tasty experience. Highly recommend.

Very comfortable establishment with more beer than you can imagine. The staff are friendly with a…read morerelaxed atmosphere and service. Reservations are imperative as one if the must eat at restaurants in the area. I had the rabbit and my wife had the muscles and mushroom soup which were delicious but the best was yet to come and it was the dessert. The waffle with chocolate syrup and ice cream was to die for. Great dining experience for lunch or dinner

This place has awesome food and the owners are so friendly. I had the Flemish stew and my wife,…read morewho wasn't too hungry, ordered a salad. The salad was large and very good, I had to help her eat it. The stew was amazing with great flavor. The owner suggested a great beer to go with the stew. We highly recommend t Gezelleke!

You will not be disappointed…read more This lovely, warm and inviting restaurant was exceptional from start to finish. Legit Belgian food prepared by the wife, with the front of the house being handled by the husband, and one server assisting. Please do not be in a hurry. You're in Europe. Relax with a nice Belgian Tongerlo Blonde and just soak in the atmosphere. I had the Flemish beef stew. Incredible. Hearty. Filling. Ate every morsel. My daughter had the Boeuf Bourguignon with croquettes. My son-in-law had a huge pot of fresh mussels and vegetables in garlic sauce. The portions are all very generous. The only reason my daughter left a few bites was because she was so full. We finished it all off with coffee, hot chocolate and the most delicious Crème Brûlée. By far the best meal we had on our weeklong voyage. I hope to someday get back to this gem.

We were in Brugge for a couple of days. We were looking for a restaurant that opened on the…read moreearlier side and Bistro Zwart Huis popped up. The food was good. My family got the Filet Mignon and they all liked theirs and they were cooked to order. I got the Kangaroo steak (see photo). Everything was tasty. The Kangaroo is likely a dish I wouldn't get again as it just wasn't my thing. Perhaps it was just the sauce/gravy and the Kangaroo was good. I'm not sure. Service was a little slow and the restaurant wasn't that busy. I just don't think they were in a rush for anything. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just an observation.

Such a fun spot! We were starving, it was pouring rain, and…read morewe ended up at a cool Jazz House? We jokingly told them we wanted somewhere warm to sit, and the server sat us right under a heater. It was divine. We warmed up, had some beer, both ordered the risotto, which I wouldn't say was a risotto but was insanely good. It was a fun atmosphere, a cool spot, and perfect place to duck into. If we had had another night, it was our top place to visit again.

We were visiting Bruges and staying at Hotel Aragon, and this restaurant came highly recommended on…read morethe hotel's list. It checked all the boxes I was looking for - local Belgian cuisine, affordable, close by, and open late. Exactly what you want after a long day of drinking Belgian beers. I didn't realize ribs were such a big deal in Belgium, so I was genuinely excited when I ordered them... only to feel deep disappointment when the server returned to let me know they had just sold out. Luckily, I pivoted to the vol-au-vent and had absolutely no regrets. The chicken was moist and creamy, and the pastry was incredibly flaky and light. Naturally, I paired it with a Trappist ale, which felt mandatory. Cozy, satisfying, and quintessentially Belgian--this spot lived up to the recommendation and then some.

A great place to get comfort food and beer in Bruges. They appeared in the movie "In Bruges". We…read moresat upstairs and got a couple of items. The vol au vent was tasty. Hubby got the Flemish beef stew. Our picky son got the linguini bolognese. They were able to refill our frites that came with the Vol au vent. Recommend this place for Flemish comfort food.

This restaurant was the best I visited in Belgium, and I would highly recommend making reservations…read morehere. For our appetizer, we got the Parmesan croquettes, which were outstanding. For my main course, I got the Flemish beef stew with applesauce and frites. I was blown away by the beef stew and my sole complaint was that it was too much food to finish. The decor is well done and the server/owner is attentive, funny and helpful.

Excellent restaurant with cozy atmosphere and amazing food. One of the best Flemish stews I had…read morewhile in Bruge. Generous portions and delicious Belgium fries on the side. We also had the croquettes to start, which were also quite satisfying. It's situated very close to the city centre and was short walk away. Make sure to have a reservation in advance or you might not be able to get a table by walk in. It seems to be very popular and we saw a number of walk ins turned away.

Wow. Not a bar or street side eatery. A real restaurant. We made reservations and got a great seat…read moreupstairs by the window. Pork cheek stew fell apart as we ate it. Half order of mussels was plenty. Got garlic but it wasn't overpowering. Small cup of cauliflower soup was a nice compliment appetizer. Beer selection was good and not overpriced. We will come back when in the area. And will make reservations on a Friday night.

Our first real meal in Belgium was an absolute winner here! Unless there was more seating hidden…read moreupstairs or around a corner in the back, In Den Wittenkop is a pretty small place, so a reservation is probably a good idea. It's certainly a charming little place, and on a slightly drizzly day it was a very pleasant place to be in from the cold and rain. The Mosselen Natuur (plain steamed mussels) were big, meaty, well-cleaned, and tasty, but if you're not a shellfish fan, the Stoofpotje van Varkenswangetjes (pork cheek stew) is a great choice. Extremely tender pork cheek with minimal excess fat, and a lot of it, with a delicious red wine sauce plus much better fries than we'd had earlier on the main square made my night. I'd say that this was the best meal I had in our trip to Belgium, definitely one I'd repeat if we visit Bruges again!

My 2nd visit and I would highly recommend a stop here at sometime during your visit to Bruges. Lots…read moreof beer choices, some cheese or sausage snacks. Pretzels. Lively, on the canal which was a huge attraction for us as we first noticed the brewery from our canal ride. Just lovely, plenty of seating, attached to a beer museum of some sort ? I really enjoyed our time here on both occasions, once in mid march once in late June.

**This review is for the beer only.**…read more My husband and I split a flight of their six beers and had a good time. We sat outside to enjoy the views of the canal. They do brewery tours and serve some food but we did not try either of those. Cheers!

It is not for everyone but I love love love the eel terrine and I love the eel cooked in green…read moresauce. It is the first time I ate eel in west arm country and I have respect for their methods. The oysters were fabulous and the coq Au vin is really good too. Taste different, sweeter, from a French version. Worth trying. Now we had steaks and pork chop here. They were ok. A bit over cooked and chewy. And what a lovely restaurant. The location, at the intersection of two canals, is gorgeous.

I asked my bf's mom what she regarded as a very famous Flemish dish, she recommended "Paling in 't…read moreGroen" - Freshwater eel in green herb sauce. She wanted to take us to Siphon which was famous for the dish but it was such an impossible place to get in without prior reservation. So for her birthday we decided to take her there as a surprise. The restaurant became such an institution that the well-to-do Flemish people would roll in well-dressed in their flashy cars, such as the Aston Martin in the parking lot. Siphon was located in Damme's village of Oostkerke, a very scenic drive through the rows of trees and near two canals that went to Holland, 15 minutes drive from Brugge. Siphon was a traditional Flemish restaurant but very fast paced to cater to the number of people that dined that every night. On the nice night people were dining on the outside patios but we had a table inside. As I was walking through the charming restaurant I was greeted by men in Naval white jackets looking like there were many captains on the ship. There was a full size built-in pit where the chef grilled the steaks on hot coals. Most tables were having the fried paling but I had to try the paling in green herb sauce. My bf's mom and me had the eel and my bf had the dover sole. The paling was simply served with fries. I never saw more people eating fries than in Belgium. The eel was fresh didn't taste too muddy, the herb sauce was interesting definitely an acquired taste I loved herbs so it was great! We had some cava to celebrate the birthday and the server was kind enough to fulfilled my request with a surprised birthday ice cream with a sparkler. I really enjoyed the dinner even though I was probably the only non-European there it was a pleasant experience. Note: it's a cash only establishment they don't except credit cards. Smakelijk!!