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The House of Eliott

Jan Breydelstraat 36, Ghent, Belgium
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Ranked #2 of 411 restaurants in Ghent
Price range: $37 - $146
Cuisines: French, Eclectic
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Gimont, France
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013 via mobile

Excelent dinner, excelent service. I am not a fan of lobster but this place just make it work. Next year I will come back for sure.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

We went for lunch and on a warm spring day sat outside and watched the world go by. Food was superb. We both ate fish and both meals were superbly cooked and delicious. Nice wine and friendly service. I will definitely go back

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Boom, Belgium
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

I made a reservation because a colleague of mine recommended this place. And when I saw the reviews here, I was even more convinced of going there. The food and atmosphere were great! The guys were very friendly and the interior was fabulous. My only remarke is the fact that we had to wait a bit for our dessert. I... More

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

We made a last minute to eat here and were lucky enough to get a table at six pm. The menu was interesting but I had already decided on the steak. Freddy talked us through the menu and was patient whilst we decided. We asked to taste the house wine ( St Chinian) which is served by the glass to... More

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Geraardsbergen, Belgium
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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

Been here a few times. The House of Eliott started as a small restaurant where you could eat very original dishes served in an explicit way. Now since a couple of years it is one of THE places to be in Gent when you like to eat lobster. The menu's offered are ok. Reasonable prices for lobster. The interior is... More

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Ghent, Belgium
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

We have enjoyed eating here several times and it's our favourite Restaurant in Gent. The Owner, Freddy Decorates the entire place himself using old 30's items which gives the place a unique atmosphere. We have eaten in several restaurant around gent but often find that most offer poor value for money. At The House of Elliott you pay a little... More

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Melle , Belgium
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52 reviews 52 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

If you love lobster then this restaurant should be on your favourites list. To begin, you will end up in the atmosphere of the 20's with a very friendly reception and keep your eyes open to absorb this small restaurant (approx. 24 seats) because is worthwhile. You will certainly have no lack of conversation about all the things you see.... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Kitsch restaurant near the graslei in Gent. Amazing lobster, although... that's all you can eat there!! The owners are great and make you feel at home, in a great atmosfere. Worth a visit!

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Liverpool
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012 via mobile

This place is brilliant, a shrine to Coco Chanel, Josephine Baker and lobster. The surroundings are unique, the owner and staff friendly and interesting,the food excellent. We all had lobster - it would seem churlish to have anything else. If you don't like it here you're tired of life.

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Ross on Wye, null, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012 via mobile

We were recommended and lunch was the high light of put our trip. We have never eaten such fabulous lobster. The attention to detail was amazing and the whole experience we would score 11 out 10. We will recommend without hesitation. Well done

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