Been a customer of the Maroon since they opened. We went here for lunch several times and had I…read moredon't remember how many nice moments on the terrace in the summer. And when I visit Belgium. still a place where I like to have dinner with friends. The suggestions are the secret to make this a great place. The service and the nice place Maroon is make it a great time whenever I'm here.

This brewery came up a few times while looking at things to do in Mechelen. Stopped by in the…read moreafternoon for a couple beers and it did not disappoint, it was very cozy with several locals at the tables around us and absolutely amazing service!! A must stop when in Mechelen. The downstairs area is bar only and upstairs they serve food.

The best food place in town. This place offers a variety of traditional local dishes combined with…read moretheir selection of premium beers. The choice of food makes it a welcoming place for meat lovers, fish fans, vegetarians and vegans providing each category of dietary preference a rich meal without making sacrifices. If you're looking for a wonderful food experience, look no further: Brasserie Het Anker is the place to be!

An old 'estaminet' from Spanish times that was modernized about 15 years ago, this is a popular…read moreresting place for cyclists that follow the Senne to the 'Sennegat' where Dyle and Senne rivers meet the Leuvense Vaart (the canal linking Leuven with the Schelde river). Interesting detail: there is a lot of controversy about the origin of the word estaminet - a typical old type pub in Northern France and Belgium, but it's really quite simple: in Spanish times, bar owners tried to attract Spanish soldiers with a leaflet outside that spelled 'esta minetta' (there is a girl). The food is classic Flemish fare, with a strong predominance of steaks with thick creamy sauces, but there are a lot of nice starters and salads, and waffles, warm appletarts with vanilla icecream and lots of different Belgian beers. There is a terrace, and service is friendly.

Okay terrace on the waterside. Nice drinks menu, if a bit on the expensive side. Friendly service.read more

Located in the Fish Market (not an indoor market but a square) in Mechelen which, of course, is…read moreright on the water, this place looks very basic, with white walls without any photos or paintings on them. This is very deceiving however. The food is excellent. I ordered tacos, which were the regular taco shells but tasted so different and very good. It came with a small, very small salad and a side bowl of chili peppers, along with some taco topping and sour cream. They have a very extensive drinks menu as well as a food menu. The lasagne and spaghetti also looked very interesting, although didn't get to taste them. The place appears to be very popular. Got there early afternoon and most of the tables already had "reserved" signs on them. There is also seating out in front and the weather was nice, so that was full. Overall, a nice comfortable place with waiters who speak English and are very polite and accommodating. Recommended.

Lunch on a week day with a work guest. Went at 11:45 and the place was filling up fast. Its a small…read morespace but typical for this region. Very clean and we were greeted warmly and given our choice of tables. Waiter was nice and offered an English menu for me but my guest was able to describe the specials and the waiter filled in more detail. White asparagus is in now. I've had it before other places and was not a fan but was told to try it here. Glad I did. Cooked but still crisp with real butter and prosciutto ham with cheese and roasted small tomatoes. Some arugula and small tart flowers made the plate beautiful. Cell was dead from 9 hour flight and hour train so sorry no pictures. I'd get it again and recommend it. Served with potatoes on the side and fresh rolls with yes, more butter. I saw soups, salads, eggs on toast, filets of beef and more asparagus going by. Heard no complaints from the neighbor close tables. If you want good food in an efficiently run brassiere here it is. I'm not sure its a romantic destination if its crowded, which it might be. No Amex but Visa. Ill go back.

Waiters are not really warm, there is no intimacy, you can barely go between two tables. The coffee…read morewas not great but accompanied by a nice little muffin and whipped cream.

We went on a friday night. Group of 6. We tried the steak, vol-aux-vents, salmon and burger. All…read moreour friends enjoyed their meals. The prices in the english menu were different from the actual prices, beware! The restaurant is located in La Grande Place which is a bit crowded and more touristy. Waitress didn't speak good english or french and didn't know her menu well. Overall, I give a 6.5/10.

Typical café on a Marketplace in Flanders. Nothing fancy, but very friendly staff and good…read moreprice/quality ratio. A delicious chocolate ice cream with warm cherries for only €6,50 and a plate of 5 different French cheeses with warm bread for only €10. For me, the portions are more then enough.