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“Authentic Belgian food”
Review of De Koetse

De Koetse
Ranked #99 of 767 Restaurants in Bruges
Cuisines: Belgian, Seafood, Grill
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Business meetings, Families with children
Dining options: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Late Night, Reservations
Reviewed September 2, 2016 via mobile

This restaurant offered great authentic Belgian food. The mussels in garlic butter set the standards high! The service could be improved a bit, but take this with a grain of salt as I was traveling with a large group. I would definitely eat here again.

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed August 24, 2016 via mobile

It's well known that the Belgians like their mussels. Well if you want to try them while on a visit to Bruge then this is the place. Huge portions, delicious frites on the side, and lovely staff. Just off one of the market squares and easy to find I would highly recommend.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed August 23, 2016

We came to the restaurant without reservations but the owner was very accommodating to our large group. While they did not have a menu specific for children they were willing to make a few menu items for the children in our party at a reasonable price. Everything we were served was well prepared and we would recommend eating here again. The seafood was the particularly high note for everyone in our group.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed August 22, 2016

We booked a table for 6 for lunch and were told at the time of booking that if we were a little late it wouldn't be a problem. Due to a torrential downpour we were about 30 minutes late but the staff still gave us a warm greeting and gave us a nice circular table in the corner of the charming dining room.

The food was from their lunch special with options such as sole fillets, carbonnade and steak as mains. The food, while not being exceptional, was tasty and well prepared and everyone was happy with their choice. We had a great family lunch and felt that the restaurant offered good value for money in a town where that can sometimes be hard to find.

Would visit again.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed August 10, 2016

Wonderful cuisine although a bit pricy (about £40-£50 per person). Live lobsters in a tank to ensure freshness! Great place for really fresh seafood of all types. Excellent food and excellent service. Varied menu of meat, fish and shellfish dishes.

Can fully recommend the shrimps or muscles for starters, plus the sole fillet and Belgium stew for mains. Absolutely delicious. Cockles and pickled herring also great as a small extra nibble.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Thank Paula V
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