Lokeren Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Lokeren

February 4, 2018 Enedina Augsburger

Lokeren (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈloːkərə(n)]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Lokeren proper and the towns of Daknam and Eksaarde. It is located on the Durme, a tributary of the Scheldt, and is the second most important city of the Waasland after Sint-Niklaas. Mayor Filip Anthuenis ( Open-VLD) was elected for a third mandate during the elections on 14 October 2012. Horse sausages are officially recognized as a regional specialty of Lokeren.
Things to do in Lokeren

1. 't Vier Emmershof

Krommestraat 1, Lokeren 9160, Belgium Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol French, Belgian, Dutch, Seafood, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +32 9 348 63 98
Excellent
55%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 258 reviews

't Vier Emmershof

Reviewed By Nicke07

Had the pleasure to stay in the suite with breakfast and explore the magnificent food prepared by an excellent chef! Highly recommend and will definitely go back!

2. Tiecelijn

Daknam-dorp 34, Lokeren 9160, Belgium Reservations French Lunch, Dinner +32 9 348 00 59
Excellent
62%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Tiecelijn

Reviewed By inmapa - Lokeren, Belgium

This restaurant is situated in a very beautifull little village. Not only the place itself but the food was excellent. Fresh and very nicely presented. This is the type of restaurant we surely will come again.

3. Vienna

Stationsplein 6, Lokeren 9160, Belgium Reservations French Lunch, Dinner +32 9 349 03 02
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 94 reviews

Vienna

Reviewed By Barbiu - Batavia, Illinois

We've dined at Vienna with friends from Lokeren several times while visiting Belgium and each time the food has been delicious. The dining room's relaxed ambiance is inviting. Very easy to have good conversation while dining - not too loud, perhaps because of the high ceilings. The sole is always excellent and I ordered a pasta with mushrooms this time and loved it. Presentation of food is thoughtful and portions are generous. The chef seems to make a point to come out into the dining room toward the end of service to visit local friends and greet those who are still around from the last service. Nice tough, nice guy, very good food!

4. De fonteyn

Groentemarkt 13, Lokeren 9160, Belgium Reservations, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Dinner, Lunch +32 9 339 05 16
Excellent
27%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
10%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 47 reviews

De fonteyn

Reviewed By Atalanta8 - San Jose, California

I get it it's Belgium and service isn't what I'm used to in the US but it was completely atrocious. We walk in and wait a bit before they say that they will clear a table and sat at the bar. We wait and wait and another pair walks in and presumes to sit at the table that was supposed to be cleared for us. We manage to grab a server and they did ask the pair to move. So before someone else could take out table again we sat down at the dirty table and we sat there for about 40 minutes before anyone even looked at us. Then they finally cleared the table and gave us menus and a drink. We waited a LONG time for anything to happen, food to be ordered and brought but eventually over an hour and a half later after we sat down we finally got our food. Unfortunately, I didn't like my food but I don't think it's the fault of the chef but my taste buds.
We had wanted another drink after we had finished our first during the meal but there was no way to get any service. The waiters walked with their eyes to the ground becasue if they looked up they'd see lots of people waving them down for service All the tables around us were equally desperate for service.
It was that they were maximizing profits by only having 3 waiters in a packed restaurant which also had to run the bar, and for some reason it was packed. We never got a second drink and even though we wanted desert we didn't dare order it becasue we would have to spend another hour at least in the restaurant and we had already been there for so long that we just wanted to leave. We did get our bill but no one came around to collect the money so my boyfriend wet up to the bar and waited there for about 10 minutes before they even looked at him there. I'd never wanted to run out on a bill more since the waiters weren't even around to see you.
They won't have my business again becasue of the horrendous service.

5. De Klare Hemel

Torenstraat 16, Lokeren 9160, Belgium Reservations Belgian, European Lunch, Dinner +32 9 349 20 77
Excellent
39%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

De Klare Hemel

Reviewed By filipdevrieze - Bruges, Belgium

If your visiting Lokeren, you should stop at this restaurant. It's really cosy with an original interior. A small litlle house but with a refined 'great' kitchen. Service is extremely friendly and correct. Prices a very reasonable.

6. Alces

Beerveldestraat 113, Lokeren 9160, Belgium International +32 477 25 15 86
Excellent
45%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Alces

Reviewed By Risemary V - Lokeren, Belgium

Very tastefully decorated restaurant that I have enjoyed on various occassions. Charming host, and if you don't go too wild on the wines, the food is worth every penny.

7. Restaurant VOS

Groenstraat 29 | Vlakbij het natuurreservaat Molsbroek, Lokeren 9160, Belgium Reservations, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Belgian, French, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner HK$173 - HK$463 +32 9 348 14 36
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Restaurant VOS

In een aangenaam groen kader kan u genieten van een eerlijke en heerlijke keuken.

Reviewed By Yves R - Merelbeke, Belgium

we had the dinner menu (38 €/p + 14 €/p for accompanying wine).
The starter was simply fabulous, lots of great tastes.
As aperitive we took the organic sparkling wine, a nice discovery (30 €/bottle, 7 or 8 €/glass)
The white and red wine served was ok, and the staff was generous and kept coming back to fill the glasses.
The main dish was ok, but less of an amazing surprise than the starter.
I had cheese as dessert (+4 €)

8. Quattro Stagioni

Roomstraat 7, Lokeren 9160, Belgium Takeout, Reservations, Waitstaff Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +32 9 348 69 24
Excellent
36%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 84 reviews

Quattro Stagioni

Reviewed By Frankthebutcher - Lokeren, Belgium

This is a real autentic italian restaurant ! The pizza's are fresh made and baked in the wood oven. Friendly waiters and goed service.

9. Bokmolenhoeve

Bokslaarstraat 100, Lokeren 9160, Belgium Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi Belgian, European, Grill Lunch, Dinner HK$141 - HK$290 +32 9 349 15 22
Excellent
34%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 81 reviews

Bokmolenhoeve

Reviewed By lanky01 - Manchester England

Good variety on the menu, excellent service and help with translation into English. Food first class. Huge playground for children. Free parking

10. Fleur de lin

Lokerenbaan 100, Zele 9240, Belgium Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards French, Belgian, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +32 52 44 45 00
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 172 reviews

Fleur de lin

Reviewed By Judith W - Adelaide, Australia

Dined here last night with friends, the food was incredible, the detail to presentation was a visual delight and the marrying of different ingredients was a taste sensation. The attentive staff & explanation of each course was excellent. Can highly recommend this restaurant.

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