291LISSEWEGE Hof Ter Doest z Δ ¡¡¡¡
Ter Doeststraat 4, 8380 Lissewege Tel (050) 544082 Road Map B1
A large 17th-century farmhouse, whitewashed and red tiled, stands on the tranquil green opposite the medieval
barn of Ter Doest. Inside it are exposed oak beams and, in winter, an open fire. This rural setting forms the back-
drop for refined dishes prepared along traditional lines, based on local seafood and meat from Ter Doest’s farm.
OOSTENDE Fort Napoléon z Δ ¡¡¡¡
Vuurtorenweg, 8400 Oostende Tel (059) 332160 Road Map A1
Built in 1811, the old Napoleonic fortress provides an unusual setting for high-class French and Belgian cuisine.
The indoor seating is under the impressively massive arches of the fortification, but there is also a large terrace for
sunny days, with fine views. A bistrot section serves lighter meals. Closed on Mondays, except in July and August.
OOSTENDE Le Grillon z Δ ̊ ¡¡¡¡¡
Visserskaai 31, 8400 Oostende Tel (059) 706063 Road Map A1
This classic Belgian restaurant offers first-class cooking without pretension, but with the confidence of skill honed
since the establishment opened in 1969. It overlooks the old fishing harbour and seafood takes precedence –
Oostende shrimps are a must – but there is meat too. Closed on Wednesday evenings and Thursdays.
OOSTENDE Ostend Queen z ¡¡¡¡¡
Monacoplein, 8400 Oostende Tel (059) 445610 Road Map A1
Another project by star designer Antoine Pinto, this large and stunning restaurant on the top floor of the
seafront kursaal (casino) opened in 2005 for master chef Pierre Wynants. The menu is an equally adventurous
take on Belgian classic and brasserie food. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
OUDENAARDE Bistro ‘t Veer^ ¡¡
Berchemweg 191, 9700 Oudenaarde Tel (055) 302588 Road Map B2
Located outside the town, just south of the River Scheldt, this well-established, family-friendly restaurant has
an attractive, modern and elegantly simple decor. Bistro ‘t Veer prides itself on providing good and ample food
at easy prices. The cuisine comprises straightforward Belgian classics prepared with care. Closed Thursdays.
OUDENAARDE Hof van Cleve z Δ © ̊ ¡¡¡¡¡
Riemegemstraat 1, 9770 Kruishoutem Tel (09) 3835848 Road Map B2
About 7 km (4 miles) northwest of Oudenaarde is one of the great shrines of gastronomy in Belgium. A pretty
collection of farm buildings, surrounded by tranquil courtryside, is the setting for Peter Goossens’s three-star Michelin
restaurant, with all the cooking perfection and polished hospitality that this entails. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
POPERINGE ‘t Hommelhof Δ © ¡¡¡
Watouplein 17, 8978 Watou Tel (057) 388024 Road Map A2
Lying close to the French border, 6 km (4 miles) west of Poperinge, this friendly hostelry focusses on beer cookery,
with dishes such as shrimps and wild mushrooms in locally produced Kapittel beer. Open daily between July and
August; otherwise closed in the evenings on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and all day on Wednesdays.
ST-MARTENS-LATEM Nenuphar Δ ̊ ¡¡¡¡
Afsneedorp 28, 9051 Afsnee Tel (09) 2224586 Road Map B2
Set on the River Leie in the pretty village of Afsnee, this is a good place to visit on a summer’s day, when tables are set
out on a shaded terrace right beside the river. There is also a pretty dining room inside, decorated with a mural by
Gustave de Smet. Elegant and carefully considered dishes. Closed Sunday evenings, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
ST-MARTENS-LATEM Orangerie z Δ ¡¡¡¡¡
Pontstraat 41, 9830 Deurle Tel (09) 2823144 Road Map B2
The Michelin-starred restaurant of Auberge du Pêcheur, a hotel beautifully set on the banks of River Leie. High-quality
French cuisine is served in an elegant dining room. In summer, tables are set on the terrace. There is also a cheaper
brasserie and summer afternoon tearoom. Closed Saturday lunch, Mondays and Sundays from October to March.
ST-NIKLAAS Kok O Vin Δ ̊ ¡¡¡¡
Heidebaan 46, 9100 Sint Niklaas Tel 037668661 Road Map C1
A sleek and modern restaurant in a restored suburban villa to the east of the town. It offers a French-Belgian
menu founded on old-fashioned traditions of quality, seasonal ingredients and value-for-money. Coq-au-vin is
of course on the menu; there is even a recipe on the wall. Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and for Saturday lunch.
VEURNE Petit Cabaret z Δ ¡¡¡
Appelmarkt 1, 8630 Veurne Tel (058) 620402 Road Map A2
A dynamic bistro, under old oak beams, serves above-average food. A limited but inventive menu of French
and Mediterranean-inspired dishes includes lobster, eel, shrimps, veal, beef and rabbit, much of it sourced from
the Rungis market near Paris. Good-value lunch offers. Closed Saturday lunch, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
VEURNE Orangerie z 0 ) ̊ ¡¡¡¡
Noordstraat 9, 8630 Veurne Tel (058) 313128 Road Map A2
Part of the family-run hotel-restaurant Croonhof Hostellerie, the restaurant, Orangerie, is considered the best
in town. The gastronomic dishes are founded on a classic Franco-Belgian base, with Italian touches, featuring
local produce from sea and land. The decor is classically elegant. Closed on Sunday evenings and Mondays.
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