Places in Ostend

geertbarbier (2322 points) 17-12-2008 •••••5

Simply one of the best bookshops I’ve ever been. Each time I go to Ostend, my visit is not complete without visiting this place. And I always... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 27-12-2008 •••••4

This is a FISH restaurant, but this category doesn’t seem to exist among the British! The food is very fresh and prepared in the classic way:... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 23-04-2008 •••••4

An art deco brasserie where the burghers get together to have their beer and watch the tourists, served by waiters in classic outfits. Mind you, so... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 18-11-2008 •••••3

Always nice to come here after a walk along the seafront and buying fresh cooked shrimps or 'gatjes’ (small lobster tails) on a Sunday mo... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 30-12-2008 •••••3

Small museum in the former town residence of the first Belgian queen (who also died here). The main subject is the port and the fishing business o... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 27-12-2008 •••••3

This restaurant is situated in the prestigious Thermal Palace Hotel but is at the backside, overlooking the horse racecourts, hence the name. Its s... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 27-12-2008 •••••3

Price/quality wise, this place is OK and I still have some trouble figuring out the rate. The room was OK: I actually got a double room for the pri... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 08-09-2008 •••••3

If you look for a quick lunch at an affordable price in Ostend, this may be the place: soup + daily dish + dessert for 12 Euro: not too many places... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 27-12-2008 •••••3

A beautiful art deco bar and restaurant, where primarily locals gather to complain about the latest destructions that the town council arranged to ... more...

geertbarbier (2322 points) 08-09-2008 •••••2

Although the building has indeed character and the bar downstairs is one of my favorite places in town, the hotel is not up to these standards. The... more...