Location: Ostend
Top Restaurants in Ostend
Most Popular French food in Ostend, West Flanders Province, Belgium
Discover Restaurants offering the best French food in Ostend, West Flanders Province, Belgium. Ostend (Dutch: Oostende [oːstˈɛndə]; French: Ostende [ɔstɑ̃d]; German: Ostende [ʔɔstˈʔɛndə]) is a Belgian coastal city and municipality, located in the province of West Flanders. It comprises the boroughs of Mariakerke, Raversijde, Stene and Zandvoorde, and the city of Ostend proper – the largest on the Belgian coast.
Things to do in Ostend
10. Bistrot de la mer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By AnneF160
We were wondering along the front prom at Ostend and came across this bistro. Enjoyed mussels and chips which couldnât be more Belgian. It was perfectly enjoyable as was the food and we were pleased weâd chosen this instead of the very formal and rather staid restaurant we were going to frequent next door. Seemed quite busy but it was Easter Monday.
9. De Mangerie Promenade
Overall Ratings
4 based on 398 reviews
Here, The Only Things On Your Mind Are The Pure Enjoyment Of The Brine, The Fresh Fish, The Pleasant Bustle And The Friendly Atmosphere. For The Preparation Of The Meals, The Authenticity, Quality And Freshness Of The Ingredients Are Always Kept In Mind.
Reviewed By Denis D
We went for dinner on a weekday evening in the winter, and there were four tables occupied. The restaurant had a modern decor but was warm and inviting. The two highlights were the beautiful sea food and the excellent, helpful and friendly service. We informed the restaurant in advance that one of our party had a mobility problem, and the restaurant arranged a special table for us still in a great spot by the window. Many thanks!
8. Restaurant Dolce Mare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 416 reviews
Reviewed By a4be
Probably best when the weather is sunny and dry we were lucky beautiful weather, itâs an ideal place to relax with a drink hot or cold and watch the world go by
7. Van Eyck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By lucp30
We had a 27 euro lunch that was composed of 5 course and it was really well presented and tasty. Definitely the best ratio quality / price you can find in Oostende and more over it is well situated near the sea.
6. 't Vistrapje
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By michel l
Nice restaurant with very friendly owners and staff.The set menus are very reasonable: 35⬠for two appetizers (of which the fish soup was outstanding), a starter (I had two homemade delicious shrimp croquettes), a soup or sorbet , for mains I chose the Dover sole with fresh fries and homemade mayo, and desert. Nice wine list, mainly french, correctly priced.
5. Othello
Overall Ratings
4 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By DanielleH681
Wanting to take pictures of the magnificent sunset on Ostendâs waterfront, we diverted from our usual route of turning right onto the promenade and turned left instead, towards the sun. We were looking for somewhere to eat and found this charming little restaurant called Othello. We were given some very tasty tapenade and fresh bread as a taster to begin with, as standard to have with our drinks. Then onto the starter. To say that the scallops I had were the most delicious and tender Iâve ever had would be an understatement. They were utterly superb.We then went onto mussels in white wine for me, and beef for my husband. The mussels were divine, and my husband reports that the meat was really tender and tasty.Dessert was Creme Brûlée for him and ice cream for me. Both absolutely delicious. We would highly recommend this restaurant. It would be advisable to book ahead. We had not booked, and they did accommodate us, but it was full. An absolute gem of a find and we would come again. It is pricey, but we donât mind paying for quality. For drinks and three courses each the bill amounted to about â¬120.00.The service was good too and the owners very attentive. Given that the position of the restaurant is a little bit away from the main thoroughfare, it was full nevertheless, and worthy of walking just that little but further west to find it. There is a step up from the pavement, but if someone were being pushed in a wheelchair I think the wheelchair could be lifted up the step. One couple had a little dog with them who had its own seat. They allow well behaved dogs into restaurants in Belgium. Not sure if they all do, but Iâve noticed a number of them seem to allow it.
4. Restaurant Lobster
Overall Ratings
4 based on 350 reviews
Reviewed By michel l
We wanted to eat on our terrace and decided to have take away and chose the Plateau Royal: you get North Sea crab, lobster, grey shrimps, oysters, mussels, whelks, big pink shrimps, clams, crayfish, ... accompanied by nice cocktail sauce and mayonnaise. Just need some bread and a bottle of champagne to enjoy this fresh plateau.
3. Valentino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By Alain_be
No matter where you come from, the crazy multilingual owner is ready to joke around with you and is very cary with kids. Very fresh and tasty food, excellent wines with very good quality for value. Tiramisu comes from another planet!
2. Lentini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By sabine d
Given the location, it is mostly frequented by locals, who know a good thing when they see it. The food was amazing. Reasonably priced. Fresh. Made from scratch and to order. I went 3 times in 3 days. Had the crepes in the afternoon, and they were as good as they come. So the next day for lunch, my mom and I went back, I had the shrimp croquettes, my mom had a fish dish. Both Delicious. Therefore we went back for lunch the next day. (I have never been known to do that, am not a creature of habit). I had the cheese croquettes as a meal, and they were the best ever. Their hand cut fries are good too.Everything made to order, so don't expect to be out of there within 10 minutes, but it is so worth the wait. Very friendly service. Would definitely go back and recommend. It is only a walk or 2 bus stops from the train stain and center of town, so easy to get to.I grew up in Ostend, and have tried many restaurants, often good, but the quality, price and overall value at Lentini is hard to beat. Give it a try.
1. Restaurant Eclips
Overall Ratings
5 based on 538 reviews
This romantic restaurant offers a good quality- price meal (fondue)! Even if it's not the cheapest restaurant in the neighborhood, you won't be disappointed! The portions are big and everything is fresh and perfect quality. We are always easy to be contac
Reviewed By GlobalDirector
Every few years, when we come back to Oostende, an evening out in the Eclips is on our favorite restaurants to revisit list.Last weekend we visited with 5 people, we all took the Irish filet pure fondue, and as usual over the years, the meat was of the highest quality, and the service by the owners impeccable ! A great wine and an Irish coffee prepared at the table made this again a perfect evening with a fantastic price/quality ratio !Can't wait to go back :-)
