Antwerp

A masterful mixture of sophistication and simplicity, enhanced by rich flavours. The Upper Room Bar is ideal for drinks and snacks. — Michelin Guide

This hip Scandinavian-style fish joint won't win awards for its sparse décor, but no matter—you're here for the fresh, reasonably priced seafood. — Fodor's

After earning two Michelin stars in the 1970s, chef Marc Paesbrugghe opted for a more relaxed approach in the 1990s for this fine-dining fixture. — Fodor's

Architecture and food aficionados will appreciate the classic French cuisine and somber decor in this splendid Art Nouveau building. — Fodor's

The Restaurant aan de Stroom (“riverside restaurant”) sports bay windows that command fine views of the Schelde River. — Michelin Guide

The daily lunch buffet is a bargain considering that it includes an array of fish and vegetable salads, soup, several hot dishes, cheese, and pastries. — Frommer's

Het Pomphuis serves an upmarket menu, including dishes such as cod on a bed of mashed potatoes topped with poached egg and caviar, or pheasant with sauerkraut. — Concierge

Michelin-starred chef Olivier de Vinck takes a middle way between ‘molecular’ and traditional cuisine styles in this uncluttered top-notch Zuid restaurant. — Lonely Planet

This restaurant is located in an elegant building on the edge of the botanical park. — Michelin Guide

Serving creative, delicious food in a view-rich setting, Restaurant 'Zilte is the much celebrated showpiece restaurant of the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS). — Frommer's

Cozier and more traditional than the wave of contemporary restaurants dominating the scene, this little place makes good on its name. — Fodor's

One of many restaurants in this atmospheric cobblestone quarter. This one caters to tourists keen to sample the house speciality - horse (paard in Flemish). — Lonely Planet

Belgium wouldn't be Belgium without, well, French Fries...and this is the best frites emporium in Antwerp. — Concierge

With a wide marble bar, open kitchen, and walls of windows, it's the perfect place to polish off a split of Krug and a couple dozen belon oysters. — Travel + Leisure

The picture of understated elegance, with a glass-walled roof annex, slate-gray floors, whitewashed brick, and pale-wood furniture. — Condé Nast Traveler

Eel is king at this fish restaurant, only dethroned by Escaut lobster in season. — Michelin Guide

Welcome to Marcel's - a vintage bistro with a distinctly French feel. — Michelin Guide

The chef lets his creativity run riot in the kitchen of this old house that has retained some of its original architectural features (stucco, fireplace, etc. — Michelin Guide