Food Scene
Ideal for a pizza or pasta. We're regulars. Could be somewhat overcrowded during peak season. Price: €13-25
Delissimo
111 ZeedijkIdeal for a pizza or pasta. We're regulars. Could be somewhat overcrowded during peak season. Price: €13-25
Marquize
175 Henri JasparlaanStrongly recommended by many. Gault Millau: 14/20. Price: €54-84.
Toprestaurant. A culinary experience and excellent wines. Price: €55-147. Unexpected gem in Middelkerke. High class.
Vlass
246 LeopoldlaanToprestaurant. A culinary experience and excellent wines. Price: €55-147. Unexpected gem in Middelkerke. High class.
Worth the trip to Ostend for the Steak Tartare, freshly made at the table and very friendly service. Did we mention the Steak Tartare? Best of the Belgian Coast for sure. Price: €15-30.
13 locals recommend
Bistro Bottarga
64 Albert I-promenadeWorth the trip to Ostend for the Steak Tartare, freshly made at the table and very friendly service. Did we mention the Steak Tartare? Best of the Belgian Coast for sure. Price: €15-30.
Strongly recommended. You can't go wrong with De Lanteirne for high quality service and great food. Definitely one of the restaurants we like most. Quality in the price range of €40. Call beforehand!
7 locals recommend
De Lanteirne
308 WestendelaanStrongly recommended. You can't go wrong with De Lanteirne for high quality service and great food. Definitely one of the restaurants we like most. Quality in the price range of €40. Call beforehand!
Probably our favorite in the summer time. Great sharing food and very friendly service. This pop up restaurant is only open in the months of July and August. Great value, huge terrace and sea view. Strongly recommended! Price range €10-20.
'T Koncept Beach
272 ZeedijkProbably our favorite in the summer time. Great sharing food and very friendly service. This pop up restaurant is only open in the months of July and August. Great value, huge terrace and sea view. Strongly recommended! Price range €10-20.
Everything Else
Great for a quick lunch at an honest price (think omelettes, croques, salads). We like it because it's always freshly cooked with lots of vegetables. Omelette Kroko is our favorite. Price: €6-12
Taverne Tearoom Kroko
49 Louis LogierlaanGreat for a quick lunch at an honest price (think omelettes, croques, salads). We like it because it's always freshly cooked with lots of vegetables. Omelette Kroko is our favorite. Price: €6-12
Hotel Belle Dune
51 Louis LogierlaanBelgian-French kitchen. Gault Millau: 13/20. Only a few minutes walk. Price: €35-57
In the middle of Rauschenbergplein in Westende. Excellent service, even in peak season. For a casual lunch or dinner. Price: €20-30. Known for their fondue at the fireplace.
La Terrazza
35 PriorijlaanIn the middle of Rauschenbergplein in Westende. Excellent service, even in peak season. For a casual lunch or dinner. Price: €20-30. Known for their fondue at the fireplace.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beach bar during summer. Many say it's the best one on the Belgian Coast. Drinks only (no restaurant).
Pata pata
Prosper PoulletstraatBeach bar during summer. Many say it's the best one on the Belgian Coast. Drinks only (no restaurant).
Entertainment & Activities
The "West-Vleteren XII" beer has been selected as the Best Beer in the World many times. It's nearly impossible to buy this beer unless you go to the Sint-Sixtus Abbey in West-Vleteren. You'll fully appreciate it once you've read the full story: http://uk.businessinsider.com/best-beer-in-the-world-westvleteren-xii-2014-12
In de vrede
13 DonkerstraatThe "West-Vleteren XII" beer has been selected as the Best Beer in the World many times. It's nearly impossible to buy this beer unless you go to the Sint-Sixtus Abbey in West-Vleteren. You'll fully appreciate it once you've read the full story: http://uk.businessinsider.com/best-beer-in-the-world-westvleteren-xii-2014-12