Visiting Belgium, discovering Brussels, also means indulging in the local culinary delights. As you probably already know, our Belgian friends are known for some very typical recipes, especially the mussels and fries. This is a good thing, because in the following article, we are going to propose to you to discover some of the best tables and restaurants offering this typical dish. Something to please you, at a lower cost.
WHERE TO EAT IN BRUSSELS ?
Looking for a place to eat well in Brussels? No need to look any further. Indeed, we propose to you a selection of restaurants where to eat the best mussels – fries of the Belgian capital.
3.5/5 – TripAdvisor
4.1/5 – Google
Au Vieux Bruxelles is a true institution. For over 130 years now, this establishment has been offering its customers whatmany consider to be the best moules frites in town.
It has to be said that in over a century, the group has been able to refine its recipes. Today, this expertise, this savoir-faire, can be felt throughout your plate. Accompanied by delicious fries, the mussels are to die for. We’ll spare you the cooking secrets.
In fact, it’s best to have a professional explain everything to you, once you’re there. A restaurant that, by the way, is pretty easy to get to.This is on Place Saint-Boniface, right in the middle of the Ixelles district.
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Address : Rue Saint-Boniface 35, 1050 Ixelles, Belgique
Opening hours : Mon-Thu: 18h-23h30, Fri-Sat: 18h-00h
Phone : +32 25 03 31 11
What we think of Au vieux bruxelles
Advantages
- Beautiful location
- Delicious French fries
- A friendly place
What we like best
His family atmosphere 😍
4.5/5 – TripAdvisor
4.4/5 – Google
Another mussels and fries institution in Brussels, Stekerlapatte. This Belgian brasserie offers a bewildering experience, with a pretty crazy atmosphere. In short, everything you’d expect from a self-respecting Belgian brasserie !
What’s on the menu? Authentic cuisine. The fries are homemade and come with a mayonnaise, also homemade. The mussels are also very good. If, at first glance, you might regret the lack of “versions”, don’t hesitate to push the door of the establishment.
Our little tip? Mussels with Hommelbier. Hommelbier is a top-fermented beer that goes perfectly with this typical Belgian dish. You won’t regret trying it.
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Address : Rue des Prêtres 4, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
Opening hours : Mon-Fri : 12h-14h30 & 18h30-22h, Sat-Sun: 12h-15h et 18h-22h
Phone : +32 25 12 86 81
What we think of STEKERLAPATTE
Advantages
- Pleasant and fast service
- Very good quality dishes
- Good city location
What we like best
Hommelbier-style mussels 😍
4/5 – TripAdvisor
4.3/5 – Google
Le Zinneke offers, according to some, the best moules frites in Brussels. It has to be said that there are many variations. It’s even said to be the longest menu in the Belgian capital.
What’s on the menu? 69 different recipes with dishes weighing in at over 1.5kg of mussels… For the hungry, then.
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Address : Pl. de la Patrie 26, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgique
Opening hours : Wed-Mon : 12h-14h et 18h-22h, Tue : closed
Phone : +32 22 45 03 22
What we think of zinneke
Advantages
- Fast, pleasant service
- Very good quality dishes
- Good city location
What we like best
His variety of drinks to go with the moules frites 😍
3.5/5 – TripAdvisor
3.9/5 – Google
Almost a century old, Chez Léon is one of the best-known restaurants for moules frites in Brussels. Whether for locals or tourists, there will always be room… Provided you book in advance.
Their little plus? Dishes are prepared in 3 different ways :
- En papillote ;
- A la plancha (you get grilled mollusc) ;
- En pot – en casserole (the classic way).
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Address : Rue des Bouchers 18, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
Opening hours : Mon-Sun : 12h-23h
Phone : +32 25 11 14 15
What we think of CHEZ LÉON
Advantages
- 3 ways to eat mussels
- Fresh products
- A very warm welcome
What we like best
Their moules frites à la plancha 😍
4.5/5 – TripAdvisor
4.5/5 – Google
This establishment is both a restaurant and a brasserie. One of the most popular moules frites restaurants in Brussels. It has to be said that the dishes on offer are of a rare quality.
What’s more, the establishment knows how to renew and surprise, as evidenced by its menu offering classic mussels as well as Bleu or curry! Enough to awaken all your senses.
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Address : Rue de Florence 26, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgique
Opennig hours : Mon-Sun : 12h-14h, 18h-22h
Phone : +32 25 37 69 95
What we think of CHOUX DE BRUXELLES
Advantages
- Very good quality mussels
- Friendly atmosphere
- Fast service
What we like best
Their curry-fried mussels 😍
4.5/5 – TripAdvisor
4.5/5 – Google
Still wondering where to eat moules frites in Brussels? Nordzee is a great restaurant for moules frites in Brussels. In fact, it’s known as a “fish bar“.
How it works is very simple. Once there, you queue up, place your order and when your dish is ready, you’re called. But be careful. Mussels are only served here for a short period of the year, between September and December.
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Address : Pl. Sainte-Catherine 50, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
Opening hours : Mon-Sund : 11h-18h30
Phone : +32 25 13 11 92
What we think of NORDZEE
Advantages
- Fast, efficient service
- Nice variety of products
- Low expectations
What we like best
The good smell of all their dishes as soon as you walk in 😍
4/5 – TripAdvisor
4.2/5 – Google
This moules frites restaurant in Brussels is very well-known, not least because an illustrious figure liked to visit it: King Leopold III.
In short, you can be sure that if a sovereign liked to go there, the quality must be there. The most unusual dish? Mussels with snails. The whole thing is roasted in the oven, with parsley butter.
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Address : Rue des Bouchers 13, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
Opening hours : Mon-Sun: 12h-14h30, 18h-23h
Phone : +32 25 11 55 50
What we think of AUX ARMES DE BRUXELLES
Advantages
- Atypical location
- Local ambience
- Pleasant service
What we like best
Their dish of mussels with escargot 😍
3.5/5 – TripAdvisor
3.7/5 – Google
Finding the best moules frites in Brussels is clearly no easy task. However, Restaurant François has something to satisfy even the most discerning palate. A family-run establishment, this restaurant also serves as a fishmonger’s.
In other words, whether you’re a tourist, a local or an expatriate, you can always count on this brand’s teams to accompany you in confection of your favorite dish.
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Address : Quai aux Briques 2, 1000 Bruxelles
Opening hours : Mon-Sund : 12h-15h, 18h-23h30
Phone : +32 25 11 60 89
What we think of FRANÇOIS
Advantages
- The perfect accompaniment to your meal
- Quality dishes
- Good atmosphere
What we like best
Their wide selection of seafood 😍
3.5/5 – TripAdvisor
3.9/5 – Google
Located in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert shopping mall, Taverne du Passage is one of those restaurants that hasn’t changed much since it opened.
At the same time, why change a recipe that works ? On the spot, the moules marinières are exquisite. Probably one of the best moules frites restaurants in Brussels.
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Address : Galerie de la Reine 30, 1000 Brussel, Belgique
Opening hours : Mon-Sun: 12-23h30
Phone : +32 25 12 14 13
What we think of TAVERNE DU PASSAGE
Advantages
- Wide choice of dishes
- Very good advice from the waiters
- Friendly staff
What we like best
Their mussels marinière 😍
4/5 – TripAdvisor
But why not try it yourself? Rather than going to a restaurant, you can make your own fried mussels. Already washed, you can then plunge them into cold water.
Mussels that remain open are probably already dead and should be discarded. The others should be placed in hot or even boiling water. We recommend only filling the pan halfway, as mussels tend to double in size.
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Address : Place Colignon 12, Bruxelles 1030 Belgique
Opening hours : Mon-Sun: 12-23h30
Phone : +32 22 15 64 50
What we think of À LA MAISON
Advantages
- Good atmosphere
- A warm welcome
What we like best
Their well-presented moules frites 😍
WHERE TO EAT THE BEST MOULES FRITES IN BRUSSELS?
We’re well aware that when you travel to Belgium, you’re bound to be looking for a good place to eat in Brussels. If moules frites aren’t really your thing, you can still discover our other solutions.
In fact, we’ve put together an article on the 10 best restaurants in the Belgian capital. As you can see, there’s always a solution, whether you’re looking for a place to eat in central Brussels or elsewhere in the city.