Had dinner here with friends. The proprietor speaks superb English, which is terrific if you're…read morejust learning French like all of us are. He waited on all the tables while his girlfriend the chef cooked. We never wanted for anything, despite his being the only server. I had the croquettes of chicken and cheese for an appetizer and the grilled lamb for an entree with frites (fries) and a cappuccino to finish it off. We also had a bottle of Syrah with dinner. The food was completely delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing and the restaurant was very comfortable. My friends had soup for the appetizer and steak and fries. They said their food was also delicious. There are many places in Ath to dine, but if you have only one chance to choose then dine here, it is so completely worth it!

A friend from the village of Ath took me to this restaurant. I consider it a gastronomic treat all…read morethe way round. It has a kitchens for preparing the food, a central grill for certain dishes and mini grills that can be placed on your table for others. The cuisine is based around grilled meats, accompanied with a choice of baked potatoes or Frits and salads. The proprietor greeted us (he speaks English and French) and explained the choices for cooking the meals. We chose meals that are cooked at the table with the mini grills. I chose the beef plate which featured three types of beef in 100g portions each. My friend chose mixed grill plate which consisted of beef, lamb, chicken and ostrich. I chose a nice Pino Noir to go with the meal. I was driving so I passed on an after dinner whisky but I could have been quite content with the selection. Through my conversation with the proprietor I discovered that he built all the tables, bar, kitchen and grills himself. He is an avid skier and mountaineer. This is reflected in the decor which is tastefully put together. An interesting fact is that each table has a tag with the name of a historic expedition / explorer. If you aren't familiar with the name of your table, just ask and you will receive an interesting history lesson including some lesser known trivia about the expedition.

The restaurant is the best I've experienced so far in Belgium. The staff was very friendly and…read morehelpful. The ambiance was welcoming. And the food was superb. I had the menu and started with the carpaccio which was delicious. Next came la brochette de bœuf and it was amazing. I like my steak on the rare side and they prepared it and seasoned exactly as I like it. I find that many times restaurants over cook their beef. Last came the créme brûlée and my wife and I both agree it was the best we've ever had. The prices are on the high side but at L'Effet Boeuf you get what you pay for!

We had lunch at this French-style steakhouse, and it was a nice, casual atmosphere. The food was…read moregreat and the staff was very friendly. The menu was both in English and French, and our waitress spoke a little bit of English as well. The meal I ordered was an appetizer of lobster raviolis in a shellfish sauce, and my entree was a steak and onion kabob with a 3-cheese sauce. I enjoyed it a lot. My one problem with this place was how wildly overpriced the food was. For my appetizer, I received 3 lobster raviolis and it cost 16 Euros. The steak and onion kabob, while delicious, was almost 30 Euros. Including my meal and my girlfriend's, plus we both had a glass of wine, it came out to 98 Euros for lunch. That is the only bad part about it. If you don't mind forking over some money, this is a very nice place to eat.

A must visit for anyone that visits Brugge !!! Warm…read moreinviting atmosphere. Generous portions -steak cooked to perfection. Reasonably priced- includes salad and fries or a vegetable. Great wait staff! Low noise! We had a most delightful evening finished with a fabulous molten cake with chocolate or caramel - we had both. Loved this restaurant

Omg, amazing steaks! Very large portions. I usually order medium rare in the states, and I ordered…read moremedium here. Cooked perfectly for me. The steaks come with a side salad and french fries.

Walking in you smell the delicious scent of beautifully grilled beef. There isn't much on the menu…read moreand that's perfect. Meat was a bit underdone, but served on a skillet so you can let it rest a bit and keep it warm. Two thumbs up.

We stayed at the Hilton garden inn just up the street and we were looking for a place to eat…read more Turned to Yelp and low and behold up poops this place. As we approach this establishment we thought no way. But as we entered the aroma of the cooking meat changed the whole tune. A hole in the wall, yes! But don't let that fool you. The service was excellent and while the menu was simple, the food was exquisite. The meat was cooked perfectly and the taste was fantastic.

First night out after arriving in Belgium awesome food best tasting Pork I have ever had. Serves…read morewas great very friendly place. Will definitely be back before we leave back to Las Vegas.

Hidden gem! This place was recommended to me by a friend who works in the neighborhood and I loved…read moreit! The concept is simple: they sell steak... but in the best way possible. There is no printed menu, they just bring out the different cuts of the day and you pick the one you prefer. After they grill it on the green-egg and they serve it with beautiful cooked fries, salad, veggies and two sauces. Needless to say that they cook the meat to perfection... a fantastic medium rare! Le Steak 17 is really a no-nonsense place and focusses on the meat, the interior and the service is very minimal. Highly recommended for lovers of a decent steak!

We were in Antwerp for the Museumnacht and decided to have dinner first. I chose Le Steak 17 for…read morethe atmosphere and a recommendation on Fork. Incredible experience. Small menu. A few dishes done very well with attention to cooking and table side service. The steak was the best I've ever had. The chef came to our table to talk with us about the choices. He recommended wit-blauw (Belgian beef) and Tomahawk steak. Prepared medium rare. The meal came with frietjes and sla (salad). The meat was the feature for sure. The service, food and attention to detail from the owner chef made the experience that much more. I highly recommend Le Steak 17 and will go back for sure.