We were visiting Bruges and staying at Hotel Aragon, and this restaurant came highly recommended on…read morethe hotel's list. It checked all the boxes I was looking for - local Belgian cuisine, affordable, close by, and open late. Exactly what you want after a long day of drinking Belgian beers. I didn't realize ribs were such a big deal in Belgium, so I was genuinely excited when I ordered them... only to feel deep disappointment when the server returned to let me know they had just sold out. Luckily, I pivoted to the vol-au-vent and had absolutely no regrets. The chicken was moist and creamy, and the pastry was incredibly flaky and light. Naturally, I paired it with a Trappist ale, which felt mandatory. Cozy, satisfying, and quintessentially Belgian--this spot lived up to the recommendation and then some.

A great place to get comfort food and beer in Bruges. They appeared in the movie "In Bruges". We…read moresat upstairs and got a couple of items. The vol au vent was tasty. Hubby got the Flemish beef stew. Our picky son got the linguini bolognese. They were able to refill our frites that came with the Vol au vent. Recommend this place for Flemish comfort food.

Wow. Not a bar or street side eatery. A real restaurant. We made reservations and got a great seat…read moreupstairs by the window. Pork cheek stew fell apart as we ate it. Half order of mussels was plenty. Got garlic but it wasn't overpowering. Small cup of cauliflower soup was a nice compliment appetizer. Beer selection was good and not overpriced. We will come back when in the area. And will make reservations on a Friday night.

Our first real meal in Belgium was an absolute winner here! Unless there was more seating hidden…read moreupstairs or around a corner in the back, In Den Wittenkop is a pretty small place, so a reservation is probably a good idea. It's certainly a charming little place, and on a slightly drizzly day it was a very pleasant place to be in from the cold and rain. The Mosselen Natuur (plain steamed mussels) were big, meaty, well-cleaned, and tasty, but if you're not a shellfish fan, the Stoofpotje van Varkenswangetjes (pork cheek stew) is a great choice. Extremely tender pork cheek with minimal excess fat, and a lot of it, with a delicious red wine sauce plus much better fries than we'd had earlier on the main square made my night. I'd say that this was the best meal I had in our trip to Belgium, definitely one I'd repeat if we visit Bruges again!

A gem hidden in plain sight ! In a narrow walkway street close to markt Square, lies this…read moreunpretentious spot with a few indoor & outdoor tables. We were lucky to wander by on a late June evening with a bunch of open tables in the nice evening breeze. We loved our dishes, the service and the setting. So glad that we came upon such a lovely & hospitable restaurant while in Bruges.

Amazing food and very good service. You can tell everyone in there takes pride in their work. It's…read morea small space but so worth it if you can get a table. Not a place for large groups.

We trained from Brussels to Bruges for the afternoon and I love finding myself in towns where I can…read morereally see myself returning, places where you feel off the grid in a really nice way. We'd planned to have dinner here but did not make a booking and really lucked out with the last table open when we came in. Please, ensure you make a booking if you want to dine here. I had no idea how consistently full they'd be and felt grateful the entire time to have snagged a spot. When I tell you my fish stew has to be one of the top 5 things I've ever eaten in life, I am not kidding. It was so spectacular. I had no idea what to order and asked for a recommendation and this was it. This soup blew my mind, spoonful after spoonful it was the yummiest, most delish, comfort meal I've had in a long time. We had a very and tasty experience. Highly recommend.

Very comfortable establishment with more beer than you can imagine. The staff are friendly with a…read morerelaxed atmosphere and service. Reservations are imperative as one if the must eat at restaurants in the area. I had the rabbit and my wife had the muscles and mushroom soup which were delicious but the best was yet to come and it was the dessert. The waffle with chocolate syrup and ice cream was to die for. Great dining experience for lunch or dinner

Wow, this place was really great--great beer list (Wine and cocktails offered as well), delicious…read moreand interesting tapa style dishes, and great service. We wouldn't have stumbled upon this place, and when looking for it, we didn't even see it when we looked down the quiet street (the patio is in the back so you don't see tables on the street). We three beers: Tsjeeses Reserva Bourbon (my favorite beer ever), and two things from the Musketeers brewery including the one pictured and the Troubadour. For food we had the crispy ayam, pan con sobrasada, and hola tacos vegetarian. All were really interesting and delicious. The crispy crystal bread was incredibly light. Would definitely come back! We came away satisfied and full for surprisingly little money.

The bartender, Koen, is awesome. We arrived, sat at the bar, and chatted with him about what we…read morelike to drink, and he made recommendations. After telling him we are here on a 'beercation' he went through our itinerary and gave us some additional insight. While sitting at the bar, really great to chat with him and learn more about the area, and some of his favorite beers. Loved the space - roses hanging from the ceiling, red walls, some bar seating and plenty of tables and seating.

We were in Brugge for a couple of days. We were looking for a restaurant that opened on the…read moreearlier side and Bistro Zwart Huis popped up. The food was good. My family got the Filet Mignon and they all liked theirs and they were cooked to order. I got the Kangaroo steak (see photo). Everything was tasty. The Kangaroo is likely a dish I wouldn't get again as it just wasn't my thing. Perhaps it was just the sauce/gravy and the Kangaroo was good. I'm not sure. Service was a little slow and the restaurant wasn't that busy. I just don't think they were in a rush for anything. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just an observation.

Such a fun spot! We were starving, it was pouring rain, and…read morewe ended up at a cool Jazz House? We jokingly told them we wanted somewhere warm to sit, and the server sat us right under a heater. It was divine. We warmed up, had some beer, both ordered the risotto, which I wouldn't say was a risotto but was insanely good. It was a fun atmosphere, a cool spot, and perfect place to duck into. If we had had another night, it was our top place to visit again.

It's a bar and a dessert shop in one! We came in here specifically for the flemish stew and fries,…read morewhich apparently is a must have while in Belgium (besides the waffles). We snagged a table for 2 in the bar area and had a really nice server who helped us. Had the flemish stew & fries, an order of sausage, he had beer and I asked for a glass of hot wine which wasn't on the menu but he said they would make it for me! The price here is SUPER affordable considering it's in a touristy area. But Bruges is small so good deals are still available if you just look. Great food, great prices, wonderful service!

Cosy bar with an extensieve selection of drinks tot suite everyones taste. , including Brugse Zot,…read moreLeffe blond and Brown an Stella Artois from tap. Also a selection of gin including some special Belgian ones.

This place has awesome food and the owners are so friendly. I had the Flemish stew and my wife,…read morewho wasn't too hungry, ordered a salad. The salad was large and very good, I had to help her eat it. The stew was amazing with great flavor. The owner suggested a great beer to go with the stew. We highly recommend t Gezelleke!

You will not be disappointed…read more This lovely, warm and inviting restaurant was exceptional from start to finish. Legit Belgian food prepared by the wife, with the front of the house being handled by the husband, and one server assisting. Please do not be in a hurry. You're in Europe. Relax with a nice Belgian Tongerlo Blonde and just soak in the atmosphere. I had the Flemish beef stew. Incredible. Hearty. Filling. Ate every morsel. My daughter had the Boeuf Bourguignon with croquettes. My son-in-law had a huge pot of fresh mussels and vegetables in garlic sauce. The portions are all very generous. The only reason my daughter left a few bites was because she was so full. We finished it all off with coffee, hot chocolate and the most delicious Crème Brûlée. By far the best meal we had on our weeklong voyage. I hope to someday get back to this gem.