Eating & Drinking

Ostend Queen

West Helling 8400, Ostend
Not only is this restaurant one of the most popular fish restaurants on the Flemish Coast, it also boasts the best view over the Ostend coastline with a view that many restaurants would envy. Situated on the top floor of the Ostend casino, the chef, Pierre Wynants has created a stunning menu to match the view. Try specialities such as Sole "Belle Epoque" and the Zeevruchtenshotel made with oysters, lobster, king crab, Ostend grey prawns, black tiger prawns, pink shrimp and winkles. Its wine cabinet stocks over 2,200 different red and white wines together with champagnes.

Barthomeleus

Zeedijk 267, Knokke Heist an Zee, 8301
Chef Bart Desmidt and his wife were awarded a Michelin star for the restaurant in 2001. Assisted by sous chef Jarl Cuypers and wine sommelier Marino Oposomer there is a real team spirit behind the scenes in the restaurant. Everything in the restaurant is made in house and a light and creative menu always uses seasonal, local ingredients.

Located by the sea, you can choose to sit with a view of the coast or watch your meal being cooked in the open kitchen. Always adventurous and innovative, a meal here is a unique experience.

Tao Bar

Tao Bar, Langestraat 24-26, 8400 Ostend
If you like funk, rap, hip hop, r&b and many more, this is the place to go in Ostend. Visitors who enjoy going out until the early hours will find all they need in the Langestraat and its vicinity. Ostend has plenty of lively pubs, bars, attractive discos and Tao Bar one of the most stylish. DJ nights and delicious cocktails this is where the trendy "Oostendenaar's" go to party. visit website»

Zuri Bar

Zeedijk Albertstrand 510, Knokke 8300
Located in the chic resort of Knokke, the Zuri bar can be found in the casino. The louge bar is positioned right at the North Sea beach and has been recently re-furbished with space and light in mind. Beautiful décor with the backdrop to funky house music. Head here if you want to mingle with the trendy set of Belgiums most chic seaside resort. Open from 4pm, the club is frequented by a broad range of ages using it as a focal meeting point to share some drinks in a feel good atmosphere.
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