Where to eat fish in Brussels?

Updated on December 6, 2022 by pierre

The best restaurants to eat fish in Brussels

Good well-seasoned fish….. Please, do you know a restaurant where you can eat fish in Brussels? Today I answer this question that comes back to me very often in the comments.
With a very delicate taste, fish, whether braised or grilled, is a food with a magical flavor, especially if you know what to accompany it with. This being so, it corresponds to all types of meals, making all the flavor of the dish. A real delight. Find here the best addresses where to eat very good fish in Brussels. If sustainable fishing appeals to you as much as seasonal fish, be sure to read our addresses below.

Restaurant where to eat fish in Brussels: the 5 best

1- The Bia Mara: fish & chips revisited

The Bia Mara is one of the best places in Brussels to go to taste very good dishes Fish and chips. He was also one of our favorite street food restaurants in Brussels. Made as it should be, from packaging to cooking, the fish at this address are the charm of all lovers of British or Irish cuisine and tradition. And above all, the fish dishes are cooked in such a way that you find flavors that are beyond your understanding. They are masters at it. They don't just have the classic fish&ship but also Mexican, Turc, Fish&Ship of the month… It is even possible to replace the fries by Sweet Potato Fries!

If you're not a fish&ship fan, know that they also have tacos, fish burgers… in short, there's something for everyone!
In both summer and winter, the BIA MARAS are open to offer you dishes with intense and extraordinary flavors.
The majority of people go there for a snack, quite regularly, without breaking the wallet. This restaurant is not very expensive. It is the ideal place for a weekend outing with friends

Their two addresses:

Rue du Marché aux Poulets, 41-1000 Brussels
Place de Londres 1,1050 Ixelles

2- The Zee – fish by weight

The fish restaurant Le Zee is one of the best in Belgium. It offers a wide choice of fish at unbeatable prices. More precisely, the lowest prices on the Brussels market.
With an ambitious vision about to excellent decoration, and a very pleasant atmosphere, the service is Fast et warm. You will find a fridge with a variety of fish from which you can choose. And another fridge where you can choose another variety of dishes (rice, salad, paella) to accompany your fish. Fishmonger, restaurant & caterer located in Brussels since 2006. Offers to compose your grilled fish and seafood by weight.
The particularity of this restaurant is that it gives you the possibility of order fresh and tasty products. Thus, in the comfort of the restaurant, on a splendid terrace or in the warmth of your home, you have the opportunity to taste the dish of your choice. You are free to choose.
Address: Le Zee – Rue Wayez 17, 1070 Brussels, Belgium, 02 523 90 77

3- La Marée – fresh fish Sainte-Catherine

La Marée restaurant offers large and beautiful fish dishes prepared with fresh fish from various suppliers daily. " The tide prides itself on the fact that all its fish are of the highest quality.
Also, no additives are used to mask the original taste of the dishes. Many notices on the walls testify to this. La Marée has been offering very good food for a long time. It is a seaside bistro typical of the region.
The ingredients are fresh (delivered twice a day) and the quality is underlined by the ease of preparation. " Shrimp croquettes and homemade sole are among the best in Belgium.

See also the most classic dishes in Belgian cuisine and in Brussels

The talent of the owner and his friendly and smiling hospitality have made this restaurant a benchmark in Brussels. Take a tour.
Address: Rue de Flandre 99, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

4- Lots of Fish – a great lunch and fresh fish

The restaurant Many Fish is an excellent place to eat fish. The windows of the restaurant overlook a magnificent view of the Belgian Museum of Freemasonry. If you are hungry, be sure to order a delicious tuna from Many Fish.
The extensive wine list will satisfy all tastes. The friendly staff is at your disposal all year round. You can be sure that you will receive excellent service. You will be surprised by the dishes offered in this restaurant worthy of a great scale:

Crab, bergamot, apple brunoise and cucumber
Oysters
Fish bouillabaisse from the North Sea
Halibut fillet, white asparagus, sea lavender,
Turbot steak, green asparagus, spring garlic, colonnata bacon, cockles, panisse
Sea bass fillet, pea coulis, green beans, sweet potatoes, vadouvan oil

Fantastic furnishings and a pleasant atmosphere allow customers to relax from Monday to Friday. If you don't like fish, move on. Only the desserts do not contain it.

You will be seduced by their appetizing lunch menu!

Address: Rue Van Gaver 2, Brussels, Belgium

5- La Belle Maraîchère – Fish from father to son!

La Belle Maraichère is one of the best places in Brussels to eat fish in Brussels. And this since 1973, the Devreker family gets busy from father to son in the kitchen. They devote themselves to their passion, to the right products, the right cooking and the right price. This is a traditional fish restaurant located on the Sainte-Catherine Square. Great selection and delicious food, classic and charming atmosphere, friendly service.
You will feel like you are in another era. The interior is a bit classic, but that's what makes it so appealing. You feel like you are in a veteran's house and the waiter is holding a bottle in your hand. It will appeal to fish lovers.
If you want to have good memories of the center of Brussels, of the Saint-Catherine church, visit this restaurant first. If someone has never tried Belgian or French cuisine, they should definitely go to The Beautiful Maraichere.

Ideal in case during this pandemic period, 2 private rooms can accommodate groups from 12 to 15 people for your private events.

Attention, closed on Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Thursday

Address: Place Sainte-Catherine 11, Brussels, Belgium