Le Botaniste was hands down our favorite place to eat in Ghent. The food was super fresh, really…read morehealthy with perfect ingredients, and packed with flavor! My beautiful Bride was extra excited because of this sign (in the pic I posted) at the entrance. "Food is Medicine", has been a mantra of hers for the last few years. This place has such a cool and unique look inside and just feels good to be in. The people working there were very kind and super helpful, and everything we tried was delicious. If you're in Ghent, take a break from the fries and stop here!

This is a really cool and unique spot!…read more Both GF and I had this place on our list being vegetarian/vegan leaning. I tried to bring my parents here for lunch however as soon as we walked through the door, the staff behind the counter didn't waste a moment of our time and informed us that there were no tables. We were disappointed but got around to doing some other shit and then by the time we were finished, figured we could go back to see if things had opened up. Fortunately, they had and we were able to snag a table easily. By this time, it was dangerously close to dinnertime and in the interest of having enough gastric space for dinner, we were light with this "snack". Both I and one of my dining companions ordered one of their soups. I don't recall much of the specifics other than the fact that it was green and delicious. Two of my other dining companions ordered the "veggie balls" which I had a chance to try, they were quite good. The veggie sushi was also ordered and received positive reviews. The inside/entrance area is really cool and they have a really impressive menu with tons of stuff. I saw some spreads/hummuses that I would have wanted to try if it weren't for the gastric space issue. I can see why it's hard to get a table!

Great for meat eaters and veggie eaters alike!…read more I've come here a couple times now and the food has always been great! This place is definitely worth a try with it's reasonable prices for unreasonably yummy foods. It really is good for meat eaters as the fake meat they use tastes very realistic. The atmosphere on the inside is very nice as well. It's not fancy but you could come here with friends, family, or even a cute little date. The people are all very friendly and the food was made relatively quickly. They have two kinds of beer the Blauw and the Omer. As well as lots of Kombucha that's looks good, but I have yet to try.

I've been at Green way several times. Nice food, healthy, varied and good quality ingredients…read more Dishes change often. Generally smiling and kind personnel. Average price around 15,00 € pp.

This local Ghent favorite lived up to the hype. The staff is fantastic and takes the time to…read moreexplain the menu. The highlight was a seasonal chicken and pumpkin meatball that was hearty and delicious. The vibe is casual, the seating is comfortable, and you get plenty of food for your money. A great pick for a cozy, filling meal!

After debating what to eat for our last lunch in Ghent, my friend and I decided to try this place…read moreout. When we arrived, there were a few people sitting inside, but wasn't fully packed. It was made known to us that we order first and then grab a seat. The menu was primarily in Dutch, so the staff were helpful enough to explain to us in English and answer any questions that we had. I got the Tomato Paprika Ball with Apple Rhubarb drink. It was one giant meatball with mashed potatoes under it. From the outside, it didn't appear to have tomato sauce at all cause the sauce was brown, but found that it was inside the ball. I personally like anything tomato sauce related, so I really enjoyed it. The meal was full of carb/protein. It was very filling - almost couldn't finish it myself. Flavors were delicious. I enjoyed the meal a lot.

I found this restaurant on HappyCow and navigated myself based on the reviews, when I arrived I was…read moredisappointed. The options were a portobello burger, lasagna, something with seitan and a buffet. Each option was just under €20 a piece! While I am grateful for another vegan restaurant in Gent, I was underwhelmed by what I saw on the buffet for the price that was being quoted. I opted for a different option for lunch which had more options and better pricing.

What a wonderful flexitarian restaurant! A must go to…read morewhenever you visit Ghent!

If you are vegeterian this is the place where you have to stop. Good food with modest price.read more

I only ate at Cucumbertime once, but since it remains unreviewed on Yelp, I'm going to give it a…read morebump. As heads up, there are quite a few reviews on Happy Cow about this place that can offer more insight. Komkommertijd has a nice set up for a buffet-style place, instead a little courtyard that feels very natural and peaceful. After marching all over Ghent for the day and searching for a magic unicorn of a restaurant that served both waterzooi and good vegetarian/vegan options - FYI, that didn't exist in 2009 and maybe still doesn't, we parted ways with our waterzooi-seeking companion and returned to this vegan AYCE buffet. There was a selection of soups, app, and mains that satisfied me, including some curry and lentil dishes I liked. At 12.50 euros it was steep with the conversion rate at the time but worth it for this famished herbivore. We were there during the second ever week of Donderdag - Veggiedag, which is something that's been in my profile photos since I joined Yelp (pause while you look through my photos). http://www.donderdagveggiedag.be/ What's a Veggiedag or veggie day? It's like a Meatless Monday, but the City of Ghent officially declared Thursday to be veggie day in 2009 and sponsored some great promotions to encourage schools and businesses to adopt healthier and environmentally-friendly eating habits. We thought this was so excellent and very progressive, so we made a weekend trip from NL, just to explore the veg offerings. Sadly there was no big Veggie Pride Parade with dancing broccoli on Veggie Dag (they should mandate that part of the weekly event) but I did fill the hole in my artichoke heart left by the lack of visible celebration. Whether it's Thursday - Veggie Day or not, you should check out Cucumbertime and enjoy a healthy, tasty lunch or dinner meal. Hey, maybe they have a vegan waterzooi now too?

I had no idea how much I needed a meal at Komkommertijd. My first time to Europe and I realized my…read morediet consisted mostly of bread, meat, and cheese until that point. Getting my fill of veggies here balanced me out. The buffet costs 13.50 for lunch and 16.00 for evenings and weekends. A little pricey, but come hungry and you won't regret it. I filled three plates full of cold noodle salad, cauliflower and spinach gratin, roasted potatoes and veggies, rice, marinated chickpeas, and an apple cake made with almonds and rum to finish it off. We were there for about an hour and were able to pace ourselves and get our fill. I noticed that others who arrived before us stayed even longer. It's a good strategy.

Fries are one of my major weakness. In fact, it was my only food source for lunch in high school. I…read moreliterally had fries every.single.day. I managed to remain thin though. Go figure. Anyhoo, I love just about anything that is fried. So of course, De Frietketel is right up my alley. We managed to stop by twice during our stay in Gent. It's fast food and it's cheap. Enough said. The fries are delish and the portion is huge. We also had Bitterballen, Bicky Burger & Bicky Rib. All were good. We stood in a fairly long line once. You order, get a number and pick up your food when called. The folks here are friendly and helpful. The place gets full with college kids. Cheap eats! Seating can be hard to get, but we never had a problem. Don't come in expecting gourmet and you won't be disappointed.

We were in Ghent for a day tour. My husband and I are strict vegetarians, which is fun in a country…read morelike Belgium where it's not all that common. In addition to that, we don't eat onions, garlic, leeks, or chives (it makes it that much more fun). I did my research and found out that Ghent was supposedly the most vegetarian-friendly city in Belgium so I made a list (not long at all) and this place made it. Then I found out that they would be stopping in our next city for lunch so when we were let out to roam, we walked the 16 minutes from our starting point to get sustenance before our meet up time. It's fairly easy to find with a GPS and we got to see some of the back roads. Thankfully, they had recently opened and though I would have preferred to dine in, we needed to hoof it back to the group so we asked for the items to be bagged. Their menu is clearly posted on the wall. There were two guys working and the guy taking our order knew English (thank you). After explaining our restrictions and confirming that their fries are vegetarian (YES), we ended up ordering the walnut burger (he said it was their popular item) and their broccoli burger with veganaise (it's extra) along with an order of large fries, which he said would be more than enough to share. The patties were deep fried and placed in these white buns along with lettuce and tomatoes and very generous dollops of mayo (I guess I can't really complain about paying for the condiments then). They each got their styrofoam container and were very well sized. I watched him grab a paper container only slightly bigger than my hand, fill it with fries, place it on some food grade paper, then he topped it off... until you couldn't see the paper container anymore. In went a good almost 1/3 cup container of mayo and the entire thing was wrapped in paper before he tore a small hole at the top to let out some steam. I had a couple of fries fresh from the fryer on the way back. They are unsalted and were quite good. With the mayo, it added something extra and perhaps more vessel clogging properties to my bill of "health". When we got close to the meeting place, we sat down and wolfed down our burgers. They were good and quite filling. There was a huge walnut in my patty that hadn't processed completely and it was delicious - not all too seasoned but still good. I would have liked to add pickles next time for extra acidity. Hubby's broccoli patty was well seasoned and I didn't see much green from broccoli but I saw something that might have been carrots. It was good as well and could do without added acidity. Turns out mine was made in-house but his wasn't. In the end, I'm glad I finally got a taste of (vegetarian) Belgian fries as well as something of good nutritional value for lunch. I'm also very thankful to this place for giving us edible choices (just because something's vegetarian still doesn't mean we can eat it). It's also reasonably priced! Yay!

Woo hoo! Veggie burgers with over 10 options for what you want (except you will probably have to…read moreget thousand island dressing since I think that was one every one). It was great to eat cheap fresh food amid overpriced tourists traps. I got the one with beets (that probably narrows it down to five or so) and my husband got the spicy one. They were good!

Simple, healthy, soup meal. You select 1 of the 4 rotating soups, pick from 3 sizes, and it will…read morecome with an apple and bread roll. You can also add some toppings free of charge; they are parsley, cheese, crouton, and chicken meatball. Service is speedy and there's a decent number of seats on 2 floors. The view on the top floor overlooking the canal is nice.

A small quick serve restaurant serving big bowls of hot soup. This was just what we needed to warm…read moreup after a chilly sightseeing tour on the canals boats. There were 4 varieties-tomato, broccoli, carrots and cauliflower and there are 4 toppings you can add-meatballs, chicken, cheese or herbs (or mix/match). You order at the counter (kid, medium or large sizes) and tell them your toppings. The food comes with a tangerine and bread for around 8€ so a cheap lunch. Some seating upstairs as well which is a little less hectic. They also sell sandwiches but we didn't try them. Tomato seemed to be the best seller (also what we had) and a medium bowl (guessing around 2-3 cups of soup) was ample for me for lunch.

wow, what is there to not like about this place…read more first, let me tell you their service is exceptional and very friendly to tourists which is hard to get sometimes in the area. we put our name down an hr before our requested time and they were very accommodating to save us the table. we originally came for the famous moules frites. found out it was all sold out for the night and we were very disappointed. we still decided to stay and try Georges4 due to the glowing reviews. thankfully, we were not let down twice! my bf and i ended up ordering just a bowl of fish soup and the waterzooi which is a specialty at Georges. i've had waterzooi previously in Boston and wouldn't say i was a fan.. but wow, Georges' waterzooi definitely changed my impression on the dish entirely! the bowl came with 3-4 types of fish fillet accompanied by other small sea critters like baby shrimps and musles. the dish delivered such a fragrant ocean breeze and the flavors were spot on! the fish were not overcooked and simply to perfection! the fish soup was very delicious too! a little pricey but really worth it to try! it will set your benchmark for fish soup very high for future bowls lol overall, i would recommend georges IV if you're in gent! the seafood is super fresh! tip for travelers: they offer free wifi!

Stopped by and had the menu lunch. I had the lobster soup with the steak in pepper sauce. Amazing…read moreand such great value at 19 Euro. The other half had the fish and that was also very good. Certainly one of the best meals of our trip so far.