Restaurants in Antwerp
In Grote Markt, there’s no shortage of traditional Belgian spots serving staples like mussels and stoofvlees (Flemish beef and beer stew), but the more dynamic dining scenes are found beyond the medieval center. To the north, the formerly seedy port area of Eilandje—now home to the MAS and Red Star Line Museum—has seen trendy cafes, restaurants, and bars popping up in formerly derelict harbor-front buildings. A 20-minute walk south of Grote Markt, the Zuid district, known for its plethora of art and antiques galleries, is blossoming as a hip dining destination.
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't Fornuis
Behind the heavy doors of a 16th-century stone house, this Michelin two-star restaurant offers the finest dining in town in an intimate room furnished in oak. Chef Johan Segers comes to your table to explain each succulent dish. Although you could hardly go wrong, the sole with…$$$Around Town - International
De Foyer
This magnificent space is the foyer of the 19th-century Bourla Theater and is one of Antwerp's most popular addresses. With an ornately painted dome, potted palms, red velvet drapes, and marble columns, its weekend brunch has become a special occassion tradition for many.$$Around Town - Continental
De Peerdestal
In this large, rustic, two-floor restaurant, you can enjoy a light meal of a salad or indulge in heartier fare such as mussels, fish, or steak (horse meat is a specialty here). Despite its size, there's something almost cozy about the place. Patrons frequently read newspapers as they…$$$Around Town - Seafood
Fiskebar
See what came off the boat that day at Fiskebar, in the hip Zuid district. It specializes in heaping plates of fresh shellfish, including North Sea crab, langoustine, and shrimp.$$Around Town - Belgian
In de Schaduw van de Kathedraal
This attractive restaurant in the city center features traditional Belgian cuisine gussied up just a bit. Mussels and eel assume several guises on the menu, and beef is also well represented. The specialty of the house is bouillabaisse, which claims to be for two but is actually…$$$Around Town - Belgian
Lux
On the gourmet end of the Antwerp dining scene, Lux is set inside the marble-clad 17th-century offices of a shipping company. The food is as spectacular as the setting, with the four- to six-course tasting menus championing local seafood and produce like Zeeland oysters and Mechelen…$$$Around Town - Belgian
RAS
A bit off-the-beaten-path on the riverfront promenade, RAS presents beautifully composed seafood and vegetable dishes in a modern glass dining room overlooking the River Schelde; request a seat on the tranquil waterfront terrace for spectacular sunset views.$$Around Town - Gourmet Fusion
Restaurant 'Zilte
Serving creative, delicious food in a view-rich setting, Restaurant 'Zilte is the much celebrated showpiece restaurant of the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS). It's chef has made a name for himself for his bold melanges of different types of ingredients and ethnic traditions, so a lobster…$$$Around Town - Belgian
Roest
Nearby to Lux, a renovated warehouse is now home to the rustic, plant-filled Roest, whose simple menu of sandwiches, salads, and soups is elevated by top-notch organic ingredients.$$Around Town - Belgian
Sir Anthony Van Dyck
A location amid the delightful 16th-century Vlaeykensgang courtyard's jumble of cafes, restaurants, and antique apartments all but guarantees a pleasant atmosphere here. This used to be a Michelin Star-rated restaurant, until owner and chef Marc Paesbrugghe got tired of staying on…$$Around Town - Continental
The Glorious
The Glorious serves classic French-Belgian cuisine in a swanky, lounge-like setting; there’s a terrific dry-aged steak and a wine list offering some 30 wines by the glass.$$$Around Town
