Where to Eat in Grimbergen: The Best Restaurants and Bars

November 19, 2017 Marissa Gamble

Grimbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣrɪmbɛrɣə(n)]) is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, 10 km north of national capital Brussels. The municipality comprises the towns of Beigem, Grimbergen, Humbeek and Strombeek-Bever. On January 1, 2006 Grimbergen had a total population of 33,965. The total area is 38.61 km which gives a population density of 880 inhabitants per km. Grimbergen is located in the Flemish (Dutch) language area of Belgium. The French-speaking minority is represented by 4 members on the 30-seat local council. Grimbergen is mostly known for its Norbertine abbey and the beer first brewed there. Grimbergen's proximity to Brussels makes it a residential town for commuting.
Things to do in Grimbergen

1. De Kuiper

Vissersstraat 51, Vilvoorde 1800, Belgium Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Steakhouse, Belgian, European Lunch, Dinner +32 2 251 13 87
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 247 reviews

De Kuiper

Reviewed By Deletrea - Bruselas

Visited the restaurant on a quiet Thursday lunch. Friendly waiter welcomed us, assigned us a table in a very rustic setting. immediately asked for drinks, appreciated, we were thursty. Ordered a nice starter, KOP met SAUS, already forgot what it was but it tasted excellent with a beer. So horse meat I hear you say, why? Well, because it's healthy, tasty and a typical dish in that great city of Vilvoorde. French fries hand cut, mayonaise home made, salad prepared at the table by our waiter and a perfect cut of meat, prepared as it should. I took the 200 g steak, was sufficient for lunch, noticed the owner's mother (and former owner i was told) enter the house and greet everybody, i saw all kinds of guests, old to young, trendy and traditional and I saw happy people, those that want a restaurant for its quality and smile, nothing fancy, fairly priced. I liked it !

2. Horse House

Lange Molensstraat 10, Vilvoorde 1800, Belgium Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Belgian, Steakhouse, European Dinner, Lunch +32 2 251 44 38
Excellent
47%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 87 reviews

Horse House

Reviewed By michel l - Leuven, Belgium

small restaurant but with lots of ambiance! Very tasteful horsemeat, fresh French fries.... Be entertained by the owner, but be prepared for some good laughs!

3. Spectrum

Chaussee Romaine 221 Romeinsesteenweg, Vilvoorde 1800, Belgium Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available Belgian, European, French, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +32 2 267 00 45
Excellent
33%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 117 reviews

Spectrum

Reviewed By TimVdB - Brussels, Belgium

For many years, Spectrum has been one of my favourite restaurants for lunch/dinner with family/friends/business colleagues. The menu boasts some of the best Belgian food - with classics like l'américain (beef tartare) or seasonal dishes with asparagus, mussels or pheasant - but also more exotic dishes like Thai carpaccio or chicken red curry. My all time favourite is the pavé de bœuf, sauce poivre crème concassé.
The menu is updated monthly to reflect seasonal dishes. Friendly, efficient service. Outdoor Terrace. Excellent value for the price paid.

4. Le Gril aux Herbes

Steenweg op Brussel 21 | Chaussée de Bruxelles, 21, Wemmel 1780, Belgium Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi French, European, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$337 - HK$1,067 +32 2 460 52 39
Excellent
43%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 204 reviews

Le Gril aux Herbes

Reviewed By michel l - Leuven, Belgium

went here for lunch. New concept: high end food available in tapas. We had the 7 course tapas menu, which is reasonably priced at 49€. All dishes come nicely presented, correct portions and well prepared. We espacially appreciated the king crab and the ravioli with gamba. Very good formula! Friendly staff and nice greek wines to discover.

5. Fenikshof

Abdijstraat 20, Grimbergen 1850, Belgium Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Belgian, Bar, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$110 - HK$306 +32 2 306 39 56
Excellent
11%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 305 reviews

Fenikshof

Reviewed By Pisminoki - Brussels, Belgium

Fenikshof always have a table for us when other restaurants nearby rejected you because you "didnt make reservation" although their restaurants were half empty, but with Fenikshof they always made effort to accomodate us and with friendly service. This time I had ordered "Thai green curry" dish, now as an asian myself I need to comment on this dish so they can improve.
Most of the time the food here is excellent but the "Thai green curry" was a dissapointment, first of all that is not Thai green curry, it looks yellow, more like stir fry 'asian' veggies with rice in turmeric sauce. Too much turmeric and the veggies they put in there dont belong to Thai green curry, and they put the rice at the bottom of bowl mixed with the hot curry, making the rice boiling hot, you can hardly eat them. They should put the rice on separate plate like the Thai serve them.
The chicken were tender though so i could eat it.
But overall it's a nice cosy and trendy restaurant with friendly service and mostly good food.

6. Yang's garden

Hendrik I-lei 26, Vilvoorde 1800, Belgium Reservations Chinese Dinner, Lunch, Late Night +32 2 253 21 51
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Yang's garden

Reviewed By albertbrussels - Brussels, Belgium

small but cosy restaurant. The chinese lady is charming and an excellent host. The menu is very chinese. The food is certainly authentic and the cooking, although a little bit adapted to western style, is also rather authentic. Reservation is most of the time needed.

Sint-Amandsstraat 52, Strombeek-Bever 1853, Belgium Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Dinner, Lunch +32 2 267 37 67
Excellent
34%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Blink

Reviewed By Francine V - Brussels, Belgium

My husband, our youngest son and I went saturday to the restaurant Blink, for the first time for the 46th.birthday of our son. We were delighted by everything : the quality of the meals and the freshness of it. The elegance of the plates very well decorated, the service who was kind and professionnal. The aperitives : CAVA first class and the white wine Sauterne (from la Loire) who was delicious and chilled very well. And the meat and the fish were super fresh and we were very very happy to have chosen this restaurant. It's a quite place, it's possible to eat in the garden when weather permits it. We shall go back because we were so enchanted.

8. Restaurant 52

de Villegas de Clercampstraat 52, Strombeek-Bever 1853, Belgium Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Belgian, French Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner HK$141 - HK$432 +32 2 261 00 61
Excellent
41%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 51 reviews

Restaurant 52

Reviewed By Caroline026 - Belgium

I discovered this restaurant through Tripadvisor as I was looking for good restaurants in the neighbourhood. So we went there with friends and were pleasantly surprised. The food there was very good, the service nice. The only thing that I would change are the wine glasses. They are not fancy , more the type that you would expect in a brasserie or café and this restaurant definitely deserves better. However, this did not ruin our dinner as all the rest was really good. We enjoyed our dinner a lot and will go back. A nice discovery that you would not expect when you drive in the street.

9. Tante Germaine

Guldenschaapstraat 22, Vilvoorde 1800, Belgium Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Outdoor Seating Belgian, European, French Lunch, Dinner HK$102 - HK$157 +32 2 251 89 28
Excellent
23%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 90 reviews

Tante Germaine

Reviewed By GregBE - Antwerp, Belgium

I've been here a few times for lunch and always had tasty traditional food at a reasonable price. Service as is to be expected in Belgium.

10. 't Stoveke

Jetsestraat 52, Strombeek-Bever 1853, Belgium Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Belgian, European, French, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +32 2 267 67 25
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

't Stoveke

Reviewed By wpatrickdewilde - Huldenberg, Belgium

We, my wife and myself, were there, invited by a very good friend to celebrate his birthday. We had the opportunity to dine in the kitchen, from which we could watch the functioning of a Michelin star restaurant, in particular the coordinated ballet of the staff, among which the maestria of the lady of the place.
Cuisine is largely above average: every plate is a work of art, accompanied by an eclectic choice of wines. Without boasting, it's difficult to surprise me with an unexpected selection of wines, but this was an occasion for an exercise in modesty. Brilliant from start to end.
Take the menu of the day and let the host select the accompanying wines, it's certainly not cheap but you'll discover new and delicious flavors.

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