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GHENT Keizershof Δ ¡¡¡
Vrijdagmarkt 47, 9000 Ghent Tel (09) 2234466 Road Map B2
Once a traditional tavern, the Keizershof has been revamped in an upbeat modern style, opening up the floors
and beams of this 17th-century building. However, it still maintains its tradition of serving good Belgian dishes,
such as garnaalkroketten (shrimp coquettes) and Gentse stoverij (a beef stew). Closed Sundays and Mondays.
GHENT Coeur d’Artichaut Δ ¡¡¡
Onderbergen 6, 9000 Ghent Tel (09) 2253318 Road Map B2
A handsome maison de maître has been stylishly renovated with pared-down elegance to create a highly respected
restaurant, famed for its light wholesome food, particularly salads. Enticing lunch menus. There is a pretty patio
area at the rear for summer dining. Located just south of the Korenlei and Graslei. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
GHENT Belga Queen z Δ ) © ¡¡¡
Graslei 10, 9000 Ghent Tel (09) 2800100 Road Map B2
Belga Queen was designed by Antoine Pinto, famous for his spectacular restaurants. His trademark panache is seen
in the interior of this 12th-century building overlooking the Graslei. Franco-Belgian cooking in high-end brasserie
style. Good-value fixed-price menus. There is a lounge bar on the third floor.
GHENT Brasserie Pakhuis z Δ ¡¡¡
Schuurkenstraat 4, 9000 Ghent Tel (09) 223555 Road Map B2
Another of Antoine Pinto’s designs, the Pakhuis is a converted 19th-century warehouse, full of fancy ironwork,
balconies, cunning lighting and above all pizzazz – an invigorating place to eat. Well-prepared food to suit all
appetites and tastes. The eatery is big, but very popular, so it is best to make reservations. Closed Sundays.
GHENT Bij den Wijzen en den Zot^ ¡¡¡¡
Hertogstraat 42, 9000 Ghent Tel (09) 2234230 Road Map B2
Located in the folksy Patershol area is this beautiful 16th-century, step-gabled guildhouse of the leatherworkers
with three dining rooms. The food is traditional Flemish cuisine; home cooking with flair. This is the place to try
Ghent’s signature dish, waterzooi, made with either chicken or fish. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
IEPER Hostellerie St-Nicolas z Δ ¡¡¡¡¡
Veurnseweg 532, 8906 Elverdinge Tel (057) 200622 Road Map A2
Elverdinge is 5 km (3 miles) northwest of Ieper, and worth the trip for this first class restaurant that boasts two
Michelin stars. Exquisite Franco-Belgian cooking by chef Franky Vanderhaeghe at prices that could be more
extreme for this calibre. Lovely garden terrace in summer. Closed Saturday lunch, Sunday evenings and Mondays.
KEMMEL In de Wulf ) © ¡¡¡¡¡
Wulvestraat 1, 8950 Heuvelland-Dranouter Tel (057) 445567 Road Map A2
This delightful guesthouse and restaurant in rural Dranouter, 5 km (3 miles) southwest of Kemmel, occupies an old
farmhouse. Natural, seasonal ingredients from both sea and land are the foundation blocks of its delicate, artistic dishes. A
restorative retreat for visitors to the battlefields. Lovely garden terrace. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and Saturday lunch.
KNOKKE-HEIST À l’Improviste Δ ¡¡¡¡
Zeedijk 245, 8301 Knokke-Heist Tel (050) 515111 Road Map B1
A stylish, modern seafood restaurant with wood flooring, ceiling fans and handwritten suggestions posted on
blackboards. On offer are traditional fish recipes, with croquettes de crevettes and oven-baked cod, as well as
Spanish tapas options. An attractive fixed-price lunch menu, to be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the sea.
KNOKKE-HEIST Bartolomeus z ̊ ¡¡¡¡¡
Zeedijk 267, 8301 Knokke-Heist Tel (050) 517576 Road Map B1
Set on the sea dyke of Heist, the focus of this Michelin-starred restaurant is, of course, seafood. The decor is modern
and fresh; the cooking inventive and carefully judged to extract the best flavours through a wide palette, including
Asian (wasabi, ginger, curry). Meat dishes are also available. Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
KNOKKE-HEIST Sel Gris z ̊ ¡¡¡¡¡
Zeedijk 314, 8301 Duinbergen Tel (050) 514937 Road Map B1
The seafront restaurant of one of the new stars of Belgian cookery, Frederik Deceuninck, who was awarded his
first Michelin star in 2008. Turbot, sole, plaice, mackerel, skate, scallops, lobster and other North Sea treasures are
turned into exquisitely judged dishes, presented like edible works of art. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
KORTRIJK Saint-Christophe z Δ ̊ ¡¡¡¡¡
Minister Tacklaan 5, 8500 Kortrijk Tel (056) 200337 Road Map B2
Close to the station, this very elegant restaurant is in an old maison de maître. The cuisine is classic French,
scrupulously realized. The fixed-price menus are good value for this kind of culinary treat. Garden terrace
for summer dining. Closed Sunday and Tuesday evenings, all day Mondays and two weeks in early August.
LAARNE Restaurant Kasteel van Laarne Δ ¡¡¡¡¡
Eekhoekstraat 7, 9270 Laarne Tel (057) 2307178 Road Map B2
Located in a set of pretty outbuildings at the wonderful medieval castle of Laarne, this prestigious restaurant offers
a French-Belgian menu that is a gastronomic tour de force. The fixed-price lunch menu can be particularly good
value. Lovely stone terrace with views over the moat and castle in summer. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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