I went to Cafedraal for dinner with some friends and had such a great time! I had the Seabass with…read moreTruffle Sauce and Spinach which I absolutely loved. 2 of us shared shelled shrimps to start and ice cream for dessert and they were okay. My friend who got a meat/steak meal really loved it too but I don't remember which specific one. Drinks were good and service was okay. The outdoor sitting was pretty, ambiance was quite fun and relaxing... I would go back.

The food and service were top quality. We are experienced discriminating restaurant goers. We urge…read morethose who care about quality, service and ambiance to come here. It was wonderful! Enough said.

I would only come back for the Lunch Menu deal (Soup or salad + entree + complimentary bread for…read more16€). The soup was okay, the salad was worth the visit. Then, my girlfriend got the Diablo shrimp, and she only got five pieces (quite small, by the way) and my steak had a weird shape that make it impossible for the chef to cook it well (to red in the inside, very well done in the outside). The service may be slow, because there were a lot of tables. Again, I would go back for this deal but not for the regular menu. Last but not least, the restaurant is in the heart of Gent, which is pretty nice.

After walking around in the late October chill, we went in search of a hot and hearty meal. My…read moreboyfriend was craving some Flemish stew, while I wanted to get some of the famous mussels. This place hit the spot! Conveniently located and not too busy (at least when we went for an early dinner). The portions were just right and though a little pricey, it was worth it. The stew has a wonderfully rich sauce and the meat was so tender you could just squish it between your tongue and the roof of your mouth! My mussels came in a large pot, probably close to 45-50 in there! So good!

I'm a little skeptical of all of those places along the river because I get tourist trip vibes BUT…read morethis place, much to my surprise, had pretty good reviews for their waffles and seemed like a good bet to satisfy our waffle craving after dinner during our trip. It is super cozy at night with the blankets, heat lamps, and literally fires they have going on their patio. The light is dim and sets the mood. We tried to order the mulled wine but the server apologized that it was a winter beverage and they have yet to remove it from the cart. Instead, he recommended their hot chocolate with rum and you already know we weren't going to turn that down. We also ordered the waffle that inspired our visit in the place. They have plenty of topping options including ice cream, whipped cream, fruit, and other dessert-like things. I was put on the spot and blurted out caramel and ice cream. Maybe caramel ice cream. Maybe caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. I can't be sure. The hot chocolate was piping hot and warmed our soul. The waffle was beautiful and a work of art. They kindly wrote "Ghent" in chocolate sauce on the plate which was such a nice touch. There was a heaping scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce. The waffle was, and I may be full of shit here, but "Brussels" style, but I'm pretty sure I remember reading that. It was square. The outside was SO CRISP and the inside was still warm. It was just what we needed. It was also reasonably priced if I remember correctly. The person i had the misfortune of sitting next to was an absolute dick which kinda put a damper on the evening but it couldn't have been better from De Zwarte Zee's standpoint.

Perfect spot for dinner with a nice view of the river and the famous building facade of…read moreGhent/Belgium. Very good service.

We stoped here for. Real fast on our day trip to Bruges. We ordered waffles thinking it would be…read morethe infamous Belgian waffle and thus were very disappointed with the airy and flavorless square waffle we received. The fresh strawberries on top were good, but the patio was by far the best part.

Went here for a light lunch. Cheese croquettes and tomato soup, croissant and tea. Service was fast…read moreand efficient.

4 days in Belgium and this was one of the first cafés we hit. I can say that we spent the remaining…read moredays trying to find food that equaled this little spot just off the beaten path. The steak was amazing. I've been suffering a bit living in Germany and only getting Argentinian steak. The local raised steak was excellent, tender and was served with a garlic butter. Crisp pommes was a welcome addition. The cheese croquettes were also perfect. A bit speedy, but on par for what you pay for croquettes in Belgium. Finally, the waffles were divine. My family spent the remainder if the trip trying to find waffles that lived up to this one. Light and fluffy and crisp on the outside. Highly recommended and the service was professional, friendly and they do speak at least English and Spanish in addition to Flemish.

this place is located right next to Jan Van Eyck Square... Very casual, laid-back breakfast/lunch…read moreplace with good food and great service. Lunch service was a great deal. I got 1/2 portion of mussels and 1/2 of fries for 12.50 Euro!! And it tasted pretty good as well :)

I highly recommend this place for its delicious food (love love the beef stew) and the excellent…read moreservice! It's located centrally and the interior is nice with a wonderful view of the cathedral.

Cheese croquettes were insanely good. You can taste the aged cheese and freshness was great. Came…read morefor beer and wanted to spend a little more because the staff was friendly. Glad we did!

Recommended by hostess nearby, came for dinner and had fish of the day and Flemish beef stew. Very…read morehearty and filling. Tried the kriek mort subite which had a nice sour cherry taste. Service was welcoming and loved the lively and bustling vibe.

Lion Belge is a local cafe turning out Flemish cooking with love. They don't even have a permanent…read morefood menu--just an ever-changing, handwritten chalkboard of dishes listed only in Dutch! But our server was super friendly and helpful with translating all the dishes for us to English. As a little bar snack, we were started with a ramekin of tiny whole shrimp--heads, tails, shells, and all! But it was the main dishes that really impressed me. We started with the Lamsbout, a generous slice of roasted leg of lamb in au jus, served with green beans, carrots, and cauliflower, along with a creamy potato gratin on the side. The leg of lamb was cooked to just the right temperature, and while not the most tender cut of meat, the lamb was super juicy and flavorful. But my favorite dish was the steak tartare, a mixture of raw beef, chopped onions, parsley, capers, and plenty of mustard (which dominated the flavor of the dish). The beef was formed into a perfect oblong patty, sliced with a crosshatched pattern on top, and served with soft-boiled eggs and a refreshing salad of lettuce, tomato, and endive, all topped with a creamy yellow dressing. Overall, the beautiful presentation, the generous portions, and the amazing value of the dishes at this friendly, local restaurant made this quite the memorable dining experience!

I can't really say anything negative about this place but still we left with mixed feelings…read more.. The interior is basic and so is the food but I have to say the service is excellent, they are very friendly! We ordered the 'special' breakfast which comes with cheese, ham, jam, fruit juice, fruit salad, pastries and coffee/tea, so everything you would expect there to be was being served but because it was served within 1 minute of arriving it felt a bit canteen-style. I also think that almost everybody else who was having breakfast had a special coupon (like Bongo or Groupon), so that also added up a bit to the canteen feel. I believe the breakfast was 12EUR per person so really good value for money. Even though the food and service was ok, the canteen feel makes me not want to go there again myself. But if you are in the neighborhood and looking for good value I would recommend this place.

We arrived without a reservation, and were able to get a table, but recommend calling ahead to make…read moresure you have a table. We arrived for Brunch. Menu was limited but good. Only one server, which made it a bit difficult for him. He managed to deal with everyone very efficiently. Breads were great, food was fresh.