阳光别墅在迪克斯穆德，带花园和桑拿

This family bistro overflows in good humour, as Jelle in the kitchen and Magali in the dining room are still regularly helped out by the restaurant’s founders, Frans and Ria, further upholding their eatery’s legacy. The menu pays a genuine tribute to family cooking, to the delight of foodies everywhere. Cognac and tomato delicately underscore North Sea fish soup, while beer highlights the intensity of rabbit in prunes: the classics have no secrets for the chef, who is determined to keep the prices sensible. Hearty, wholesome, country cooking at its best depicts this mum and dad!

Mattias Maertens and Sofie Billiet have lovingly transformed what used to be a small factory into their HQ. The resulting modern, airy interior provides the perfect foil to sample the chef’s no-nonsense culinary lineup. Each ingredient is expressed vividly and flanked by side dishes that embody the chef’s inventive streak and are scattered with international notes. Only the best gets a look-in on his menu, from the market-fresh produce to the catch from local boats. Save room for the addictive desserts, such as an extravaganza of white chocolate mousse and dark chocolate ice cream, whose sweet

Fire is central to everything at this cosy home restaurant run by hostess Hermien and chef Arno. They have devised a set menu comprising five to six courses, showcasing local produce from the land and the sea. The chef imbues venison fillet with a distinct smoky flavour and serves it with a colourful red cabbage accompaniment. Fillet of Steenvoorde pigeon comes with a rich jus and a confit leg. Rest assured: this young couple knows how to show their diners a good time.

This is light years from your run-of-the-mill seaside brasserie! The opulent décor will bowl you over, as will the mixologist who rustles up intriguing cocktails behind the bar. Each dish overflows with generosity and is crafted by gifted, veteran chefs who work with the best ingredients. A range of dishes to share and wholesome brasserie fare. Why not start with a fresh, spicy, acidic ceviche of seabass, before pursuing with a royal vol-au-vent served with piping hot crunchy French fries? THE landmark brasserie of Nieuwpoort!

The washing hanging from the ceiling is a reminder of the former laundromat that has morphed into a hip eatery firmly part of Nieuwpoort’s culinary scene. The menu features mouth-watering dishes served in small and large portions, flanked by a fine wine list. Unfussy recipes, often prepared à la minute, such as grilled brill with Belgian endive, velvety mash potatoes and a flavoursome shrimp sauce.

This 1760’s edifice, graced in period floors and wardrobes, is now the venue of a friendly bistro serving traditional fare to the joy of discerning gourmets. The appetising menu of starters to share displays a more modern twist with Asian influences. We recommend the crispy sweetbread 'fine champagne' – the house signature dish. Go there your eyes closed.