Belgian Café

We initially decided to go here to see a soccer match. The Intercontinental Hotel looked lovely and we expected the food to be excellant. We were so wrong! The pork ribs were delicious but my salmon was swimming in an inch of tastless oil. Slices of potatoes were floating in it and it was tasteless. My husband loves lamb but although he asked for medium rare it was well done and dry. He also left his meal. My friend got a chicken dish that had greasy breaded coating and dry chicken which was awful. Her husband ordered a steak which he enjoyed. We asked for salt and pepper and both had salt in them. This was the worst meal I have had. We were given 25% discount and an apology. We paid and left.

The Belgian Café at the Intercontinental Hotel is a great spot with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere overlooking the marina. It’s a perfect place to unwind, especially when there’s live entertainment outside adding to the vibe. The selection of Belgian beers is impressive — strong, rich flavors that beer lovers will appreciate. It would be nice, though, to see a few more lighter options added to the menu for those looking for something a bit easier to drink in the heat. Overall, a fantastic place to spend an evening!

I am surprised the average score reaches 4.4 to he honest. The food quality is quite below expectation which I definitely cannot use delicious to describe. The ingredients are not fresh such as the chicken wings. The Caesar salad has too much sauce that you could easily feel greasy after eating a bit. We ordered ribeye it is ok but not worth money based on such quality. I won’t recommend especially the atmosphere is not remarkable either, non-smoking area are just near by the smoking place that you could imagine.

We ate here for dinner yesterday, we got the pork festival and mussels. Everything was amazing! From the food, the service and the ambience. Von was excellent, he provided service that is above and beyond! Chef Susan is also the best chef there! The taste has not changed from when we ate there more than 5 years ago. We will always come back and check out Belgian Cafe whenever we visit, it never ceases to impress!

Great place to just chill and have some drinks and enjoy a sporting event on the big screen. The waffles were great didn’t have time to enjoy more than waffles, drinks and some cigars. Great service, very attentive and welcoming.

I ate at Belgian Cafe twice while staying at the Intercontinental Hotel. The food here was pretty average compared to other restaurants at the hotel and in the area. I was pretty surprised at how busy it often was in the evenings and other high ratings. I reserve my High ratings for really amazing food, service, and value. The signature sauce Mussel Pot was actually pretty heavy, too creamy for mussels, and I wish I had ordered something more simple and traditional. The salmon I had on my second visit was much better prepared. In both instances service was unpredictable, as the servers could be attentive one moment, and then overwhelmed by the volume of patrons the next. After my second meal there, I would say it was good, but I did not see any reason to return. I suppose if you enjoy beer and pub food, this restaurant would be more appealing.

I recently dined at Belgian Cafe Abu Dhabi Intercontinental Hotel and was thoroughly impressed by both the exquisite cuisine and the impeccable service. The menu showcased a variety of innovative dishes, blending bold flavors and beautiful presentation. The attentive and knowledgeable staff ensured that our meal was a memorable one, providing excellent recommendations and ensuring our satisfaction. I can’t recommend Belgian Cafe Abu Dhabi Intercontinental Hotel enough for a fantastic dining experience and the staff was great specially Mr. Bernardo and Wera.

After 6 years, my family came back to this place and it was amazing as always. Von the manager and Susan the chef made sure that we had a great experience. I would always recommend this place if you would like authentic Belgian mussels and pork dishes which is rare in UAE.