Excellent service, beautiful ambiance..mussels delish. Great wine list, appetizers. Oysters fresh.read more

First review in years after the pandemic...Yelp if you don't have that badge, make it…read more Le Saint Georges was the perfect lunch time meal, but I imagine the setting and location would make for a romantic dining experience in Brussels. I had the Bouillabaisse, which was so rich with 2 to 3 kinds of fish. The tomato base was complemented by hearty potatoes. Paired perfectly with a Duval beer. I asked mussels...however only on their dinner menu. The server provided the escargot, for free! I loved them. Thank you for being the best part of Brussels.

This is definitely one of the best destinations for fruits de mer and traditional Belgian food in…read moreBrussels. We have been here several times over the years with my family and Les Brasserie George always deliver with the consistency of a metronome. This is an iconic brasserie where the service reign supreme; Monsieur Luc Corne our waiter was so attentive and professional and created a special moment for us. I have known him for years from "Comme Chez Soil, " Le Chouen" and "L'Ecailler Royale" and he brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to first class service. We had their seafood tower that was absolutely out of this world. Our lobster bisque was very creamy and fairly heavy but you have to love the cognac. The grilled lobster were cooked to perfection. We tasted a great Pouilly fume Tracy with a nutty hint and beautiful buttery note. What a treat! The ambiance is buzzing and humming as the restaurant is very busy.

Lobster bisque and oysters are my top choice when I am in town. The hart breaking and major…read moredisappointment is that they do not offer fries in goose fat, it was incredible good and I hope they bring them back to the menu

I'm usually not the biggest fan of Belgian or French food, but I figured I should try some of the…read moremore local cuisine while in Brussels. A few Belgian friends recommended we try La Quincaillerie during our trip, so we decided to give it a shot...and thank goodness we did! It was such a fun dinner, and I, shockingly, really enjoyed the food. The space itself is quite cute, with ample indoor and outdoor seating, plus absolutely gorgeous decor. It gets pretty crowded but mostly from locals vs. the surge of tourists in central Brussels, given this spot is a little bit out of the way. The service is remarkably friendly and attentive -- often asking to clear our plates within seconds of us finishing our last bite and refilling our water cups with a shocking frequency. Food-wise, we started the meal with the burrata. The cheese was creamy and rich, and it went beautifully with the fragrant sun dried tomatoes and peppery arugula. It was also topped with a few croutons -- which were tasty and clearly house-made, but I was a little confused on how to eat them with the cheese (vs. the more classic method of putting burrata on a slice of toast) -- and a flavorful sauce. All around a great combo of flavors and textures, making it the perfect start to our meal. For our mains, my friend got their duck and I ordered the pollock. They both had pretty generous portions, especially the duck. The pollock was perfectly tender and flaky inside, with a delightfully crispy skin / herb crust on the top. It was topped with fresh herbs and served in a super flavorful sauce -- truly could not have asked for a better entree. The dish was relatively light but extremely flavorful and filling, and the fish just fell apart in my mouth. I'm not quite a French / Belgian food convert yet, but I'll happily come back here anytime.

An original restaurant in a former hardware store. The oysters and seafood platters are just…read moredelicious, and if you do not want fish as a main, just try the chicken Bresse (poulet de Bresse).

Nice place for a quiet meal, nice and cozy. The food is good…read moreand has the basque traditional pintxos option, one of my favourite types of dose sizes. The specials are usually interesting and well balanced (had the tuna tartare this time) and the "fixed menu" usually has good options. Staff is courteous and helpful, making this q place to continue on my "to go" list.

Excellent place. Had two pintxos as a starter: spicy gamba's and a very fresh tuna with sesame…read more Main was the côte de veau, with a great mushroom/truffle sauce. Had the Ochoa red (Crianza) which is good value for money too! Setting is nice in Ixelles/Chatelaine. And service was as one might expect. Price on the high side but justified by quality!

Brussels's Saint Catherine area is just outside the main tourist zone and full of wonderful local…read moreeateries, including Kom Bij Ma. I'm not sure what the name means, but this charming and unpretentious restaurant serves up delicious classic Belgian cuisine at wallet friendly moderate prices(for middle class travelers). Inside is a warm, wooden, and modern motif, while outside is typical European outdoor cafe for the cigarette addicted diners. We were the only table speaking English, so I'm 99% sure this is a legit local Belgian restaurant...perfect! 13€ croquettes de fromages Belges...warm brie inside a crusty breaded croquette. Brilliant, savory, and fatty deliciousness for our vegetarian diner. 18€ Carbonades à la flamande: I've had this classic Belgian beef and beer stew several times, but this is perhaps the best. The tender, moist, and hearty beef melts in your mouth. Ask for extra bread to soak up that robust, rich, and sensual sauce. 24€ Moules Kom Bij Ma: mussels in a perfect broth of crème, tarragon, mushrooms, and paprika. A kilo of hearty mussels drenched in a heavenly, creamy and aromatic broth. Every plate was accompanied by a bowl of fabulous Belgian frites. The beer and wine list had a good variety; beers started at 3€ish. I think one of the owners doubled as our server, whom was extraordinarily friendly, though that may have been because we had a fluent French speaker dining with us. Either way, definitely eat here if you're in search of authentic Belgian food!

Delicious moules!! With so many choices in restaurants (that serve mussels) it wahard to decide…read more Many places were advertising for 15€ and this place was 23€+ but quality is always important & we could instantly tell this place was it. (Will compare after we try another place tomorrow) -Large portions -Deliciously seasoned -Plenty of outdoor seating -Sparkling water more more than beer! ;) Only two servers & the place was packed! They were efficient but not very attentive (But we got our necessities.) So no complaints..tip is included in all restaurants but we left them a lil extra.

I had a really unpleasant experience tonight at this restaurant. The staff was rushed, distant, and…read moredidn't take any time for our table. Later in the evening, there was a heated argument in the kitchen (which is open to the dining area), and it was resolved with a visit from the (presumably drunk) chef. The chef did not leave the dining area until after 9:45 p.m. and bothered several tables. At 10:00 p.m., while we were still eating our main course, the sliding doors were opened and the dining area was filled with cigarette smoke from people smoking outside. Eating dishes that cost around 25 euros in a smoke-filled room is not enjoyable. The chef was also quite physically touchy, which made me very uncomfortable during dinner. When we were having dessert, the next argument broke out between the chef and another man and they got into a physical fight. After this incident, we decided to pay and leave the restaurant. We expressed our dissatisfaction and how unpleasant our experience was, but we were met with indifference and had to pay the full amount of 220 euros. The food was fine, but not amazing, and definitely not worth the money. People, if you're looking for a nice, cozy, and delicious restaurant, DO NOT COME HERE!! We are very disappointed.

Outstanding food in an outstanding environment. We sat on the terrasse during a balmy night 3…read moreevenings ago. We opted to go with the Chef's 'Carte Blanche' menu, a 6 courses set designed by the Chef that is changing daily. We all were blown away by the quality of the ingredients, the presentation of each (small) portion on the plate and, more importantly, the food's taste. You can choose to go select wine-pairing but we ignored that and instead decided to go with our own (more expensive) palates. We started with Poully Fuisse, then a few bottles of Condrieu and then ended with a some Chateau Talbot. In sum, a great place I recommend everyone. Reservations required.

Amazing food and service in a wonderful ambience. It was recommended to us by our concierge and it…read moresurely didn't disappoint. The food items were fresh and tasty and the drink menu extensive. Fast and courteous service.

I found out about Les Brassins just a few months before moving away from Brussels, and since then,…read moreI think I've visited about ten times. Everything I've had there has been excellent, and it's my go-to for when visitors say they want authentic Belgian food. Their beer selection is of course great, but more surprisingly, they have a good wine list with a lot of half bottles on offer. Service is good and reasonably fast. And they are open every day! Even Sunday! Even Monday! I recommend making a reservation if you're going at peak dinner hour with more than two people. Top notch!

Cute, authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant with somewhat different dishes…read more Came here with a colleague for dinner while we were in Brussels. Fortunately he spoke some French, because the owner/waiter didn't speak any English. The menu was about 8-12 things written on chalkboards and the entire place had a very hole-in-the-wall feel. I got the pappardelle with mushrooms, bacon and blueberries, which was quite good and different. I wouldn't have thought to pair blueberries there and while it didn't blow me away, it was really good and different. The mozzarella with vegetables appetizer we shared was also quite yummy. As you might expect in Belgium, they also had good, inexpensive wine.

I judge establishment on whether or not I would eat there again. I would eat here again but I had…read moreto take a taxi from the Grand Place where I was staying. Dinner and service was good.