Bij Koen & Marijke

If you’re visiting Brugge, this is a MUST visit. Spectacular meal cooked on an open fire in the dining room. The knowledge and hospitality of the owners was second to none. Each beer and food ingredient used was presented with a detailed description of why they had chosen it and where it had come from; all very locally sourced produce which is great. Be aware, you will probably need to book in advance, but it’s so worth it!

wonderful chilled out couple serving up amazing food. We were lucky enough to get a table close to the grill, where you can see the steaks and other food slowly cooking away, it really does whet the appetite. It’s almost painful wishing your amazing looking steak to change colour so it can land on the plate but at the same time, you’re waiting for perfection. The nice atmosphere and chat with Koen & Marijke pass the time, the baked Camembert takes your mind off the steak for a while and then wallop - the steak arrives!!! Just WOW!!! Thank you both for a great evening.

Super nice family owned restaurant in Bruges. They have a big BBQ in the middle of the restaurant and their meat selection is great! However they have fish and vegetarian options. Prices are a bit high, but since it’s a family owned and the whole place is an experience, I would say it’s worthy! Also they have an amazing selection of beers, even exclusive! Photos and menu from today 14/11/2024. Overall a super nice restaurant that you need to try if you’re around! A+ PS you need to book it in advance!

A jewel in Bruges crown. Marijke is very welcoming and enjoys meeting her guests. Her knowledge of local beer and wine is exceptional. Try the collab beer that she has helped brew, it's excellent. As we watch Koen works wonders with the open fire in the restaurant, the smell and aromas help you know you've arrived for a fabulous meal and event. Our beef and lamb were divine, and we probably had the best side salad ever. The smokiness in the side dish of potatoes was perfect, not too strong but subtle with beautiful seasonings. Owner run and operated, this dedicated couple deserve the high rankings.

We booked here upon the recommendation of another travel site and it did NOT disappoint. I would even go as far to say they exceeded our expectations. The restaurant was small and cozy which kept the atmosphere quiet and romantic. We did not feel rushed in any way and the staff were very personable and attentive. And lastly, but certainly not least, the food was fantastic. Everything we ordered was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. If it wasn't an old family recipe, it was cooked to perfection. We cannot recommend this place enough.

My wife and I came for our anniversary. We had the chef’s special, which I highly recommended. The meat is marbled. The beer paring is incredible. It’s a small space with an open kitchen, cozy and inviting. They have a simple and to the point menu which is and extremely well executed. This place deserves as at least one Michelin Star. Very well priced, especially compared to an American counterpart.

Dear Koen & Marijke, I have had the privilege of travelling the world and tasting some amazing food. When up until this day Tuscany has always come out on top. I have never been filled with such emotion, gratitude and joy from eating truly amazing food! The ingredients, care and craftsmanship and a heartwarming family vibe make 'Bij Koen & Marijke' an exceptional experience. Thank You for making my visit to Bruges very special.🙏🏻😊💚

We had dinner here because I can’t resist a good steak and had heard great things about it. Lived up to the recommendation and more. We went with the wine and beer pairings for the meals and they were absolutely on point. It was much more than a meal, it was a total experience and would recommend this place to anyone. Don’t just sit down order an entree and leave at this place. Enjoyed the hospitality of the owners and we will definitely be back again!

What a special evening!! The food, drink and atmosphere was perfect- and you must try the melted Camembert cheese!!

Just eat here. Just do it. We had a reservation, and it was essential. The place was very busy. We had a cute table by the window. The place is a family run business, the husband does the cooking and the wife does the table service and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the beer recommendations. We arrived and started with a couple of beers as aperitifs. During this time was when we shared our love for beer with the owner and she with us. We decided to get the chef special steak with beer pairing, which was a three course meal. We were given an amuse-Buche of some sliced cured meat. It was AMAZING. We asked if we could order some to take away, but unfortunately they didn't have extra. Then the first course came, it was a cheese cooked on the fire where the steaks are also cooked. Oh my goodness, so good. It was paired with a dark sweet beer. I remember thinking how the cheese could use a little sweetness and then I sipped the beer and there it was! What a perfect pairing. After the cheese our steak came. It came with fries and salad. We got it with the pepper sauce and the rockfort sauce. We preferred the pepper sauce, but both were good. This was paired with a chimay. For dessert we had a tiramisu made with local cookies. Omg it was so good! It was paired with a beer that I unfortunately couldn't try because of an allergy I have. My husband said it was a perfect pairing. I was brought a different dark beer which also tasted good. This was the perfect anniversary celebration dinner and if you are a fan of steak and beer - this is a must stop for your stay in Bruges.

Good place for steak. Very special decoration for checking your own steak when it's cooking. Good service and vibe. A bit expensive but it's acceptable. Steak was a bit dry so I give just 3 points. But still worthy to try.

My favorite Bruges restaurant!! Not even sure where to begin.. the fennel sausages (SIGH), the grilled Camembert cheese, the filet, the ribeye, the Grilled prawns, the Jamboneau!!!! We have been nearly 2 wks in the city & have returned here twice. & plan on going back at least a few more times b4 we leave mid Jan. Indeed, this restaurant is the primary reason we came to Bruges for our Christmas holiday. Each dish explodes with flavor. the beer & wine lists work perfectly. The lively ambiance keeps one smiling. But the best of it all are the owners.. amazingly kind & funny & sweet. And while Yes, they are very busy (ISNT THAT THE POINT, PEOPLE??) and cannot stand at my elbow throughout the meal to respond to my every whim... they kept us smiling and fed us gloriously.

This place is a find! Tucked away in a neighborhood about 15 min walk from the Belfort square. The restaurant has been open since 1977 but the current owner has been operating it for about 8 years. He is extremely friendly cooks a lot of the proteins in the front dining room on an open fire grill. We went with a group of 7 and ordered almost the entire menu, so won't get into everything but will say that ALL was deliciously amazing.

Must go when in Brugge. Great family own tavern with fantastic beer selections. Every dish tasted wonderful. Very relax environment and fun to see the meals being cook on an open grill. Amazing time there!

Delicious food and great service. I didn't like that I had to buy a drink, but it came with prosciutto which was very good. Best prosciutto I ever had! I ordered the ostrich and got it medium rare and it was cooked just right and was so good with the mushroom gravy. Would recommend this place!

Our best meal in Bruges, and we also ate at a Michelin star restaurant. Just outstanding! There is an extensive beer menu, and it is laid out brilliantly as a functioning periodic table, explaining the different types and brewing methods in relation to each other. A very friendly father-son team run the restaurant, with son specializing with the bar and father handling the fire grilling. By the end of the night, we were laughing and talking with both. My wife and I feasted on a filet and rib eye, and oozing grilled Camembert with bread. And when they found out we were on our belated honeymoon, the son let us sample the special beer from his wedding ceremony! Our most memorable meal on a two-week trip through Europe.

We spent two nights in Bruge and LUCKILY ate dinner here. We got the ribeye for two and it was incredible!!! It had an amazing crust, cooked to perfection and the sauces were delicious. I will say, I ended up not even eating the steak with sauce because it was so delicious that I felt like a sauce would cover up the flavor. However, still get the sauce to dunk those delicious fries into! I HIGHLY recommend heading to the place for awesome beer and incredible steak. The staff all spoke English and were VERY helpful in suggestions beer!

I would love to give this place a better review as the food was delicious, the service friendly, and the beer recommendation tailored to your individual tastes, but my boyfriend and I both got severe food poisoning from this restaurant that stuck with us for days afterward (we had only a bagel in the morning, so we know it was caused by this restaurant). The service was also quite slow as there were just two people working in the front of the house (one of whom was also cooking the steaks). If you are going to take the risk, the fries are perfection, the steaks are delicious and need only a dash of the smoked salt they're served with to taste incredible--though the sauces they're served with are also quite good--and the salad is fresh. We also had the baked Camembert with Calvados, but would not order it again--we couldn't really taste the Calvados, and the Camembert was incredibly pungent, so we recommend this only if you are a huge Camembert fan. Be sure to make a reservation because we saw them turn away several customers despite the fact that they looked half empty (this was because they had a group coming in later that evening).

My shrimp was exquisite. My boyfriend ordered a steak medium rare and it came out medium-perfect ;)

If you are visiting Brugge. you have to have dinner one evening at this local restaurant. It's in a residential area about 15 min stroll from the Belfry. The grill, next to the bar in the dining room, provides a great ambiance. The proprietor speaks pretty good English, and can be very funny if he's not too busy. Enjoy!