From the owner: Les étangs gourmands, à Forges, c'est la bonne cuisine du terroir, les loisirs et le repos dans le…read morecadre verdoyant de la région de Chimay (Hainaut). Le site vous offre un restaurant et la possibilité de louer nos salles (jusqu'à 100 personnes) ainsi que le grand étang pour tous vos événements de famille ou d'entreprise. Découvrez aussi nos logements : les Chambres du Resto (6 pers.) et la Cabane située au pied de l'étang (4 pers.)

One of the best diing experiences we had in Brussels! The food was great and the service was…read moreoutstanding. Huge shoutout to Julian! He reminded us of a combination of Neil Fak (from The Bear) and Lazlow (from What We Do in the Shadows). He was coordinating the line, seating, and gave outstanding recommendations, as well as praise, when we picked our wine. We were quoted about 45 minutes to wait, as they don't take reservations. A two-top opened up inside and Julian was concerned that it would be too hot, so he made me go inside to check first. Thankfully, it was right by the open area leading to outside, so we took it and were seated in about 20 minutes, rather than 45. The place was packed the entire time we were there; its reputation certainly precedes it. Good energy and beautifully decorated with stunning art inside. Carbonades a la Biere (beef stew; 19.45 Euros) is their speciality and was delicious! So reasonably priced for the flavor and te size of the dish! After Julian mentioned that the lamb is the best dish on the menu, there was no question that I was ordering it. Jarret d'Agneau Roti (Roasted Lamb Shank; 27.35 Euros) was so very good! Full of Rosemary and so tender! As Julian was running by, I quickly asked him: "Tiramisu or Tarte Tatin?" No hesitation, he replied, "Tarte Tatin." I wasn't sure if he actually put the order in for us or not, but then it arrived at our table and it was delicious! Pear Tarte (8.65 Euros) with a side of ice cream. Not too sweet, with lovely spices in the pears. Cash only, always a line, but totally worth it!

You likely will see a line for dinner. Don't worry it does go pretty fast and likely faster than…read morewhat they may quote. The stew was fantastic! Tender meat bursting with flavor with some mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. I enjoyed the lamb as well, however a bit too much rosemary for me. Get the pear dessert. The soft and sweet pear coupled with the ice cream was one of the best desserts I've had in some time.

We had a wonderful dinner on the terrace. The owners greeted us when we arrived for our 7pm…read morereservation and we were seated by the Koi pond. The menu provided delicious choices for everyone- we started with glasses of champagne which went perfectly with the amuse bouche.. Our first courses we selected were the ravioli with beef cheeks, escargot and tempura shrimp with mango ---each was outstanding. For our main courses our table ordered the fish, duck and beef dishes which were stars. We chose a bottle of Pinot Noir to accompany our meal, from the well curated wine list. We shared two desserts, epic chocolate profiteroles and unbelievably good glacé with chocolate. It was memorable evening we will remember a long time. Thank you to the Owners and Chef!

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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.

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.