Very friendly staff and I was seated without reservations on a very busy evening. The view of the main square was wonderful although it was a warm night to eat outside. It was my first time eating horse steak and although I have nothing to compare to, it was pan seared perfectly in a delicate butter, and the mushroom sauce did complement. I will return to this restaurant next time I'm in Brussels. read more

'T Kelderke - Horse steak with mushroom sauce. - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

I will say that this place is great if you can eat on the patio because the grand place is breathtaking. However the restaurant itself is just fine. The food sits firmly at "overwhelmingly neutral" and I think of it more as of you paying to sit in the grand place and have diner, because of the steep price tag on some of these dishes. If you're able to sit outside, this place is worth it. If you cannot, i would find another restaurant read more

'T Kelderke - Horse steak, béarnaise - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Located right next to the City hall plaza this place if fantastic. It is down a few steps and remember to duck your head. Inside is full of tables along with an open kitchen. There is also a large outdoor seating area look over the palace center. The service was tremendous and very friendly. The portion a nice size and the food was delicious. read more

'T Kelderke - Half free range chicken and fries - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Saw this on Reddit first and then came to try the rabbit, the beef, and the horse. The beef was very flavorful as was the rabbit. The horse was cooked perfectly so the meat wasn't as hard to eat. The service was decent quick and the interior of the restaurant was like an older cave. read more

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One of my favorite meals while in Brussels, Belgium. Like many reviewers have written -- yes it is a little touristy due to its prime location in Grand Place. 'T Kelderke translates into "the small cellar," which is precisely where we dined -- downstairs, in a rustic and cozy brick-walled environment adorned with string lights. There is outdoor seating available as well, perfect for people-watching in the beautiful main plaza. We visited on a Saturday night. The place was packed, but after about 15 minutes, we were able to snag a reserved table that didn't show up. Score! All the employees we encountered were friendly and communicative. Since the space is small, you'll likely share conversations with neighbors. We started with Grimbergen beers. Comes in two sizes, so I picked the smaller glass, which was enough for me. A complimentary bread basket was served and it was SO GOOD. Thick, with texture, but at the same time, so soft and moist. I chose the VOL AU VENT for my entree, which is chicken and mushrooms in a cream sauce and a flakey pastry. Excellent. It also came with a side of frites. My travel buddy got the MUSSELS, which is another popular item, which I noticed other tables ordered, too. read more

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TOURIST TRAP. I should have known better since it was located directly in the square. But the reviews weren't bad, they had a few dishes we would want to try, and we were hungry and tired so we decided to chance it and I regret that we did. We got there on a Friday at around 7 and it was pretty empty. Red flag but that's my fault for not walking out then and there. We ordered the boulets (meatballs) and rabbit stew and you could tell they weren't made fresh. The food came out within 5 minutes. The meatballs were so basic. I could have made a better one myself. The rabbit was dry and I didn't care for the sauce. They come with your choice of fries (which are from frozen) and stoemp (mashed potatoes. The best part was probably the stoemp and the little side salad it came with. We wanted to use the Yelp check-in deal for a free beer, which our waitress said we could. But of course when the bill came, they tried to charge us for it. I will say that the interior of the restaurant does look pretty cool - kind of like an old Belgian monastery or something. But other than that, not much going for them. read more

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Currently, I think they are still closed? Their website says they will reopen on 4/3/2020, but I am not sure if it is currently. I'm hoping this provides info for when they open again. They have a Yelp check-in here for a free beer. We got a beer, but they had my phone for 15 minutes and I'm getting the feeling it was given veeerry reluctantly. I wouldn't count on getting it next time. Saying this as an American, if you're looking for someplace serving regional European fare (some of them unusual), this place has options. Or specifically, they have a section of their menu for Traditionele Schotels, or Traditional Dishes, and usually seems to include few game meat options. Also, for reference, mousseline sauce is basically a Hollandaise sauce with whipped cream and meunière style fish means cooking it in a skillet with butter, lemon, and parsley. 'T Kelderke is one of the restaurants in the Grand-Place de Bruxelles (Grand Place). Specifically, it's on the southern corner of the square and, as the name translates to, is hosted in a 17th-century vault cellar. It was a genuine struggle trying to decide between sitting inside (which really was very cool looking) or outside where we get a really nice view of the square and especially the Brussels City Museum. We end up choosing outside because of how nice of a day it was. They are understandable very tourist-oriented, and we actually initially learned about it from an advertisement on the sides of some of the tour buses. But for all that they're clearly aimed to take advantage of the fact it's in a tourist hotspot, I thought their food was really alright. I think this is another of the hit-or-miss places where, when you find that one or a few dishes on the menu that suits your taste, it's PERFECT for you. However, the overall execution is fine, even in dishes you don't like. The Royal Cod with Mousseline Sauce was delicious and exactly what I wanted in a light lunch and the pork chop was so-so. The caramelized pork shank with endive salad was amazing though. That was fun. I really wish I got the chance and stomach to try their duck or rabbit. The main drawback for me is that the wait staff was a bit hard to find when sitting outside. We would have to wait for them to come out of the restaurant whenever we needed something or go inside to find someone. I also don't have a lot of confidence in the way they dealt with the Yelp offer. When I showed and asked our waitress about it, she went to talk to the manager and they were both very, very confused about it. That was a thing that involved our server asking for my phone, taking it away, then coming back around, and it being passed around between her, another waiter, and the aforementioned manager. I've seen in other reviews that this offer wasn't honored. We got the beer, but it doesn't seem like that will happen again. Its unique indoor setting is fun and its location in the Grand-Place de Bruxelles is convenient. Overall, I think it's a safe bet if you what to eat in this square and need to choose from the PLETHORA of restaurants that border this Grand Place. read more

Great location. Not so great everything else. One of the dishes was cold, taste was mediocre. I would not come back myself.

Was in Brussels for some meetings and one of the group dinners was scheduled here. The group consisted of about 30 people so, unfortunately, we were seated upstairs instead of downstairs in the main restaurant. Everyone had preselected starters, mains and dessert choices some weeks prior. The service particularly on the starters was a little brusque as I had a salad placed in front of me and asked if that was the starter or whether everyone had a salad. Apparently the salad was one of the starter choices so my salad was removed and my correct starter of croquettes was placed. A simple question of which starter did you order would have saved a lot of hassle. Other than this issue, mains (salmon or beef) were served without issue and drinks were kept refilled. Quality of the food was very good and the ambiance, although not the same as the main dining room was acceptable with views of the Grand Place out the windows. Looking forward to a future visit to experience the main dining room! read more

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This is a small restaurant with great food, as seen by the number of people waiting for an open table on a Thursday night. I had the pan-fried steak with fries and found the meal to be very good. I always want my steaks to be well-done, which can be a challenge sometimes. Not so here: the steak was well-done and still juicy and flavorful, a sign of a good chef. My dining companions' meals were also good. One item on the menu was "real horse steak," which might be a delicacy you wish to try. Not so for me, unfortunately. If I get back to Brussels again, I plan to return. You can go here with high hopes for a good meal. read more

Truly a tourist trap. Good place to stop if you want to people watch and grab a drink. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The staff is the best aspect of the restaurant. Now... to the Resturant T' Kelderke .. there's nothing special about the place. The waffles are frozen, kept in a deep freezer next to the bathroom. There was some bread next to the bathroom as well, I couldn't tell if the bread was going out to customers or left over/returned by customers. You'll have to choose for yourself. The food includes mussels, croquettes, meatballs, stake tartare, etc. We only ordered the waffles; felt like they were a safe choice even though the waffles weren't fresh. All the other food, served to other customers, appeared overcooked and/or covered in sauce. I don't trust things a I can't see, I.e. food covered in read more

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If you're looking for the quintessential open-air Brussels experience, look no further. Incredible views of the old town center and unparalleled ambience. Decent food, cold brews, and a time you won't forget. Even if the weather isn't as cooperative, don't hesitate to sit outside. There are umbrellas and e even blankets if things get a little wet and could m chilly. This is the place to spend your dinner in Brussels. If we ever come back to town, this will be a must visit again. One star off for some subpar service. The manager at the time seemed a little confused as far as seating arrangements. read more

Excellent mussels and service, wonderful ambiance. Perhaps a tourist experience, but we love it. read more

'T Kelderke - Mussels in white wine and cream - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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This place is right in Grand Place, it serves Belgian food and they have very good beer. I had the mussels and fries, its Belgian staple so i had to do it. It was nice to eat something that wasn't high in fat or greasy. My boss had the rabbit stew and apparently he loves rabbit. It is in a very touristy area so be ready to pay touristy prices. read more

'T Kelderke - Mussels in tomato sauce - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

It was not hard to find T Kelderke at the Grand Place. We went there for one specific reason: to taste the signature dish mussels. Beside the garlic mussels, we also tried the French Onion Soup. The onion soup was surprisingly good, not too salty or creamy. The sour dough bread and the fries were not impressive. Relative to the mussels, the soup was tasty comparing to the meat. It was not pleasant to eat the residual sands in the mussels meat. The Pinot Noir was bad. Don't try it. read more

'T Kelderke - Garlic Mussels - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Yelp Check-in Offers Alert! A free Beer? At first our waitress said No, but the nice owner reluctantly accepted my check in offers! +0.5 Star "T Kelderke is conveniently located right at the Grand Place. At first I was worried that it is going to be an overpriced touristy experience but ended up it was A-OK. We shared: Scampi Maison (14.90€）Scampis "our special" (with tomatoes and cream) Lapin à la gueuze (23.3€) Stewed Rabbit in Grueuze beer Anguilles au vert(19.5€) Eel in herb sauce We drank: Blanche de Bruges Grimbergen Food was not bad but not memorable. I did enjoy the ambiance, the dark underground cellar feel! I can keep drinking in the dark... read more

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First off they have no idea what the yelp check in offer is. One star deducted. I had the Flemish Beef in onion stew with Stoemp. It was very good think American Beef Stew to be honest. I also ordered the fries as additional side. The fries are nothing special I guess I'm used to Belgium fries from NY. I order the waffle with sugar. That's was just ok really bland and they used confectionery sugar. I was thinking it would have caramelized sugar crystals. read more

'T Kelderke - Flemish Beef in onion stew with Stoemp. - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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We stopped by for dinner last night after reading some of the reviews. We got the Ghent Waterzooi and the mussels in white wine & cream sauce. The Ghent waterzooi was pretty good and worth the money. However, the mussels left much to be desired. You get a hefty amount of mussels as well as a portion of fries. The fries were delicious. The mussels were cooked with a hearty portion of celery. Unfortunately, the white wine & cream sauce was a bit bland and the mussels were highly overcooked. I've definitely had better mussels elsewhere. Oh...and the check-in offer is not honored. read more

'T Kelderke - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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The view and the service and the food are all incredible! Would think that it would be more expensive with this location, but it was reasonably priced too! read more

Service was spotty and the quality of the food was meh. Got the steak tartar and the texture was a bit pasty. Mussels were mediocre at best no flavor at all, what happened to mussels in Brussels? NOT THIS PLACE thats for dam sure. Worst part is that they have a check in deal on yelp that isn't honored. Not sure if its yelps fault or the restaurant but the way they handled it didn't make us think they gave a crap at all. read more

Best home-made bread! Hit or miss depending on what you order. The duck and honey dish was spectacularly tender and the whipped potatoes were delightful. The mussels were old which was really disappointing. The soup was mediocre, not something I'd order next time. It seemed like the things done well were done really well (ducks and bread), but other things average. Would still say it's worth going!! The house made bread is literally out of this world (and I'm usually gluten free). read more

'T Kelderke - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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My first visit to Brussels and this looked like a great quaint spot to try a local dish. I opted to have Mussels in garlic, as well as the beef stew with stoemp. It was all delicious. The mussels were tender with the right amount of garlic flavoring. The stew would melt in your mouth and so rich with the onions and beer flavors. I had never heard of stoemp, but found out it is a mix of potatoes, other vegetables and some seasoning. That night it was potato, carrot and bits of bacon. Truly an amazing meal and great location right off the Grand-Place. read more

Group of 5 of us ate here, on the recommendation of our tour guide. We were seated very quickly, (it was around 5:30pm) and I loved the ambiance plus the space - it's an open kitchen and the red bricks ooze the patina of antiquity. Plus great selection of beers :) Two of us got the eel in green sauce, and the other choices among the diners were: salmon in tarragon sauce, mussels au gratin, and a stoemp. So, the eel in green sauce was....interesting? I love eels but the earthiness of the sauce wasn't really to my taste so while glad have tried out a local delicacy, it's something I am unlikely to order again. However props to the chef as I got tons of eel pieces :) I tasted the mussels au gratin too and wished we had just ordered the mussels in white wine, because the cheese sauce overwhelmed the mussels and they actually tasted quite bitter. The stoemp was mixed - lovely potato mash and bacon, but the sausage was too gamey and not to my taste. So overall wasn't that great, but I think it's because the food choices we made were not to our taste. Unsure if will be back. read more

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Great food and unique atmosphere. Crowded, noisy, dark and uncomfortable but You will forget the cramped quarters when the food arrives. read more

'T Kelderke - Mussels in white wine and cream. Amazing - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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This was a perfect night in Brussels! Temperature was perfect and the terrace of 'T Kelderke was very inviting. Located right on the "Gran Place" this is a perfect place to enjoy the night. I am not a beer fan but in Belgium this is a bit unavoidable! I had a Brown Chimay that was excellent. Followed it with a "stoemp" typical plate with mashed vegetable. Mine was topped with sausage. It was my first time trying that and it was quite excellent. Finished it with typical "Brussels Waffle" with cream and and an espresso. Service was good and the speed was fine (it's not a fast food restaurant so don't expect instantaneous service like some UK tourist sitting near-by). I think that 1:15 for a full meal with dessert and beer is quite reasonable. Definitively a good way to enjoy Brussels! read more

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I ordered the Horse steak and it was tough and did not taste good. It tastes real irony. The fries/chips were cooked well. Dont check in for the free beer. They will not honor it. Pass. read more

The restaurant is very unique because you are located on the beautiful Grand Place. You go down stairs into an intimate vaulted 17th-century dining room. They serve traditional regional delicacies such as horse steak, rabbit, and calves heads which none of us ordered but they also had waterzooi, mussels, fish, and chicken for the less adventurous. We had a very large group and the restaurant was able to easily accommodate us. There was only one chef so it took awhile for us to receive our food. We where together for a celebration and no one minded waiting. The portions are large. www.restaurant-het-keldererke.be read more

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I've been coming here for 10 years and stop by every time I'm in Brussels. Yes it's a bit touristy but it is on the Grand Place. Excellent food in a cosy environment with all the traditional Belgium food. Their moules frites are amazing, especially the ones cooked on their house made beer or white wine and cream. Fries are some of the best I've ever had. Brought my colleagues and they loved it. read more

Like a preview review stated, our served refused to honor the yelp check-in offer. He read it on my phone and simply shook his head and said "No". I just sat there, and he motioned to the phone again. He said no again. I just sat there again (good negotiator) and he finally called an owner/manager over who spoke to him in french and they finally gave me a free small beer. We ordered the mussels w garlic, mais beer and the grimbergen beer. Mussels were delish, and the grimbergen was better than the mais. Had the rabbit stew in beer and the stoemp w sausage for dinner. Both were good, although I've rabbit back home that was seasoned a little better. Good service, great ambiance. Love the cellar feel and open kitchen. Plus the location is super convenient. read more

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This was one of the first places my husband and I went when we arrived in Brussels. After spinning around aimlessly for about an hour trying to find our hotel, the sun started to set, it got chilly and we wanted some food. We were right by 'T Kelderke, and we had heard good things about it, so we walked in. They had a great deal going when we went - a big bucket of mussels, frites and a beer for a fixed rate. Everything was really delicious - best mussels I've ever had (to this day), crisp, greasy frites, hearty bread and good beer. I would come back here in a second. It's an amazing meal on a cold night. read more

This Little Cellar in the heart of Grand Place with close proximity to the Hotels retains a romantic-basement vibe, a bit of charming coziness and not overly much of Dungeons and Dragons styling. The capacity is limited inside due to small square-footage, so please be kind to your neighbours. At the same time, as much as it may be a spot located at the tourist site they do not rush customers out the door. Many tend to linger consuming their beverages long after their empty plates are cleared away. Upon being seated, a bottle of WINE is placed at your table and if I were to tell you it's FREE and to drink happily I'm sure hate-mail will follow shortly. Leave the wine alone, unless they happen to place the bouquet you enjoy. Surprise, surprise, Menus provided to us in English, merci. The reason to choose such a tourist-based dining spot for dinner was not only based on proximity to the Hotel and our route thereafter but also on their words of Simplicity and Regional Specialities. Scampi Maison (14.90€）-=Scampis "our special" (Tomatoes & Cream)=- - Not to be offensive, Maison sauce was very Campbells Tomato Soup. Along with perfectly cooked BIG Shrimps, we cleared every last drop. Yes, True I do like my Campbells but this was creamier delicious. Anguilles au Vert (19.5€) -=Eel in Herb sauce=- - Flemish regional dish with meaty deboned Eel and delicate Herb sauce. Sauce thick just enough not to be a watery soup went well with the Fish. Touch of Lemon on the Eel and it's a simple traditional home-style course. Lapin à la Gueuze (23.3€) -=Stewed Rabbit in Gueuze Beer=- - I didn't realize Bugs Bunny liked to indulge in Gueuze Beer as I do. A thick tangy savoury Gueuze based sauce envelops the boney Rabbit. It was a hearty portion almost stew-like, with a small portion overdone. Blanche de Bruges, my choice to complement the Anguilles au Vert. I have to say it was as pleasant a meal as I have had in consideration of the surroundings{tourist}. We do notice new customers popping in to see if free tables on occasion but other than that there was no queues aside from when we arrived closer to 9:00 pm. o Traditional Belgium Cuisine. DONE! Previous: Delirium Café http://www.yelp.ca/biz/delirium-caf%C3%A9-bruxelles-2#hrid:F9cW13iWBXaPbjq6M1gTyw Next: Moeder Lambic Fontainas http://www.yelp.ca/biz/moeder-lambic-fontainas-bruxelles-2#hrid:dZ7OECQcHno30abmgahx4Q read more

So keeping in mind this place is on the Gran Plaz this place isn't too bad. They have many typical Belgian dishes, but after a few trips here I would just stick to the Waterzooi (both the chicken and the Fish) A lady sitting next to has had the Stoemp and said it had zero flavor. I've gotten the fish waterzooi twice and the mussels and fish pieces have always been good sized. As a general rule of thumb, I avoid the mussels and frites in this part of town. They are overpriced and under quality. I also wouldn't expect any type of customer service that most Americans are used to because they just don't do that here in Belgium. If you adjust your standards with the knowledge you aren't going to get waited on hand and foot this place actually has decent service. read more

Was suppose to eat at Cave Du Roy but they were closing by the time we got there (around 10pm) so by chance we went next door to T Keldere and glad we did. Decided to get a typical Belgium dish, a pot of mussels in white wine broth with a side of french fries and some delicious escargot in a butter and garlic sauce (my favorite). Mussels were just a bit bland but the escargot was amazing! I think next time I'll ask for the mussels in a similar sauce as the escargot. The best party was dipping bread and the thick cut French fries in the sauces. Dinner was accompanied by white wine. Definitely a must! read more

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Oh boy what can I say, this place and its food wow me. The service was iffy in the beginning but overall was really good. The place is hard to find but is across from Starbucks in the grand palace and there is sitting outside. If you lucky that is not raining and too hot sit outside. Now the food is freaking great, they also have a English menu f you request one. I was not that found of the drinks, but I will definitely recommend the food at least the one we had. Try Flemish beef stew in beer sauce (super delicious) and the mussels in white wine with Belgian fries! read more

'T Kelderke - Mussels in white wine sauce - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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Conveniently located in the Grand Place, locals and tourists gather for a meal in this little cozy vaulted cellar restaurant. The waiters speak some English and are happy to provide recommendations when you can't decide. The mussels were a bit underwhelming at first but it got better with each bite. By the time you reach the soupy broth, the flavors come together and warms you up. read more

'T Kelderke - Moules Provençal - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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It's been 11 years since we've been here, but my wife and I had such a good time we will never forget it. The food was great, but that wasn't the best part... You sit at these long tables next to people you don't know and within about 10 minutes you feel like you've known them for years... Man I miss Europe, you sure don't get that type of experience here in the USA! read more

Wow this was the worst meal we are in 6 weeks in Europe! My daughter ordered veal and it was so hard and tough it was inedible. I ordered a kir which was also bad, very bitter and oaky. Save yourself the tummy ache and the Euro and go anyplace but in the Gran Place for dinner! read more

The moules provencal is huge. I also liked the black tripe (Bloedpens à la Bruxelloise).

Delightful meal in warm environment with friendly wait staff. Very pleased with my rabbit meal and beer. read more

'T Kelderke - Rabbit and stoemp (mashed potatoes with carrots and bacon). Yummy bread. Dark beer. - Belgian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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This restaurant has a central location right on the Grand Place, so you'd expect it to be a touristy place serving up overpriced and crappy food. While I wouldn't call the food cheap by any means, I'd say that the food here is a lot better than you'd expect to find at a tourist trap. I came here at about 10 pm on a Friday night in August, so while the Grand Place was full of tourists and the restaurant itself was still quite busy, there was no wait for a table in the outdoor seating area. Sitting right along the edge of the Grand Place, I was able to watch the light show that goes off periodically where the buildings along the square are cast in a dizzying array of colored lighting while I waited for my food. My order of the Moules Frites (Provencal style) was pretty tasty. The mussels were, for the most part, plump and juicy, and the Provencal-style sauce added a nice freshness to the dish. The fries were pretty good, too, as they were crisp and still hot from the fryer. While my standards for moules frites are admittedly pretty low, I'd say that 'T Kelderke served up a good enough rendition of the dish to merit a revisit if I were to find myself in Brussels again in the future. Hearty portions of decent quality food served at reasonable (for a tourist hub) prices in a central location make this restaurant a place to consider visiting if you should ever find yourself near the Grand Place. read more

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