BXL Zoute

BXL Zoute is a bit of a mixed bag for me. On one hand, the Belgian beer selection is amazing—seriously, if you’re into Belgian brews, this place is a goldmine. They’ve got a huge variety, and you can tell they’ve put thought into curating a legit lineup. Same goes for the food—it’s very authentic, with a menu that really captures that European vibe. I mean, how often do you find bitterballen in NYC? The dishes are unique, well-made, and genuinely transport you to a cozy European bistro. But then there’s the price. It’s expensive. Like, I get that it’s authentic and in a prime location, but still—both the food and drinks feel overpriced, even for Manhattan. The real kicker, though, is the service. It’s not outright rude, just… indifferent. You can tell they’re going for that laid-back European vibe, but it crosses the line into neglect. Waiting for refills or the check felt like forever, and it wasn’t even that busy. Overall, BXL Zoute has its charm, especially if you’re craving authentic Belgian eats and a great beer, but the high prices and meh service keep it from being a standout for me. Solid 3 stars—worth a try if you’re in the mood, but maybe not a place I’d rush back to.

This place is a great Belgium restaurant! 🇧🇪 BXL Zoute serves a wonderful selection of delicious 🤤 dishes 🍽️ - definitely get the Hanger Steak 🥩 with Fries 🍟 (and a side of amazing Mayonnaise) or their AYCE Mussels! 🦪 Their Chocolate 🍫 Mousse is also fantastic! Service is quick ⏲️, staff 👨‍🍳 is welcoming and friendly, and the place is nicely decorated! 🛋️ I wish we knew about this place earlier!

Very solid little Belgian spot with nice atmosphere. Service was outstanding and attentive. The mussels were excellent! They offer an all you can eat special on Sundays and Mondays so definitely want to get back to try that sometime. The green salad was also excellent - very fresh and well seasoned. The Belgian stew was decent though not my fave. But the dessert - a mousse with cookie crumble and ice cream was amazing. They also have a great selection of Belgian beers on tap. I’ll be back!

My husband and I randomly found this restaurant and had a wonderful lunch. I had the meatballs with fries and my husband had the Merguez sandwich. We were able to get a table immediately just after opening on a Saturday. The dining area is clean and beautiful; the decor is light and pleasant. Our server (whose name I regrettably did not record) was attentive and kind. We already have this on our list to repeat next time we visit the city.

This is my favorite place to go! My partner and I found it years ago and have been going back and taking friends for birthday's and celebrations since! The staff is always so welcoming and is honestly a huge part of what makes this place so special. The food is incredible and there isn't a single thing on the menu I wouldn't recommend, my personal favorite is the thailandaise muscles!

Wow! Excellent drinks, appetizers, service, and atmosphere. The staff are very accommodating and attentive. Fantastic drinks, the Belgium beer is fantastic. The Calamari is excellent. The smells coming from the kitchen will have you floating in. The prices were very reasonable. We will be going back to this place for sure!

Worst experience ever! Don’t go! We made a reservation for the mussels all you can eat for last Sunday. Just when we were ready to order, we were informed that they ran out of mussels (we made the reservation days ago and planned the whole day around it - no email upfront with an info). We decided to stay and asked if we could get a complimentary portion of fries for the inconvenience. The super arrogant French (short, dark haired guy) restaurant manager couldn’t have been any ruder. During our whole stay, we weren’t asked once if the food is ok or if we wanted to have any more drinks. Still we were even so kind to leave a tip. 30 minutes after leaving the restaurant, my mother-in-law experienced severe digestive issues from the Caesar’s salad. The restaurant never reacted to my email complaint. There are so many great restaurants in NYC, so please don’t make the mistake to waste your money, health and time in this one.

This place is a gem. Great beer, incredibly good food, and even better staff. Brennan is a top notch bartender who can make anyone feel welcome. Highly recommended if anywhere near the area.

A tasteful, classic bistro in a very convenient location. We had mussels (comme il faut) and steak frites, and everything was exactly as it should be. Pretty quiet at lunch time - It just started day service again recently, and the crowds have not yet filled in.

Was in the neighborhood and decided to stop in for dinner. Had no problem getting a good seat for 2 on a Saturday night. Service was top notch, I loved the attentiveness of the waitress. Such a good hidden gem. Decorated so nicely and had exposed brick. I had the steak frites and my boyfriend had the mussels and fries. I got truffle fries but they tasted regular so I'd skip that next time. Steak was good in the sauce they gave me on the side. I was nervous about not getting a beer at a Belgium place but our Drinks were good & well balanced. Waffle with ice cream was good but the waffle was a little on the hard/ crispy side.

Solid authentic Belgian food in a lively and fun environment. This place is known for their classic Moules Frites (which is basically just a bucket of mussels), so I had to order it - I got the Provençale Moules Frites ($34) which had some tomato, garlic, and basil in there. It was good but really nothing that special - just mussels with a bit of seasoning. I suppose the price is okay though considering the amount of mussels (2 lb bucket). They also come with fries on the side which were standard quality. I also tried the Hanger Steak, which was cooked to a nice medium and pretty tender. There was just the right amount of salt on there too. Not a very big portion size though for $34. The string beans and mashed potatoes that came with the steak were decent. For dessert, I got the BXL Waffle ($14), which was a satisfying end to the meal, as the waffle itself was drizzled with chocolate sauce and came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They have a wide variety of beers and drinks, but I opted for a pear cider, which was actually delicious - very light and fruit if you are into that kind of drink. The inside of the restaurant has a cool atmosphere, with a bunch of blinking lights along the ceiling, upbeat music playing, TVs by the bar area showing European sports, and a chill European kind of vibe. It was actually somewhat empty on a Saturday night so no issues whatsoever getting a table. The staff are friendly, albeit a bit too attentive with checking up on us. There was a little mishap though, as our waitress accidentally threw away half of our mussels that we were sharing, thinking that they were empty shells. Thankfully, she handled the situation with grace and promptly asked the kitchen to prepare more mussels for us. Overall, I would give the food here 3.5 stars, but the environment boosts the rating up a bit to a solid 4 stars. If you are interested in trying some authentic Belgian cuisine with a fun atmosphere, then I would recommend BXL Zoute.

11/30/23: When you decide to visit a spot from an IG post. Worth it. From warmly greeted to amazing food and drinks this was one of the best last minute decisions. From the IG real I wanted that beef stew and fries. Folks it did not disappoint. What I envisioned came to fruition. OMG the dessert please ask for the dessert menu. The Belgium waffle with ice cream and whipped cream, you will thank me Great experience I would definitely return. Suggest reservations. It was as busy on Thursday night. Lively bar scene. Food , drinks Staff vibes A+ all around.

This is a fantastic Belgium restaurant. First off, know where you go. I tired to ask for bread after ordering the mussels. In Belgium, they eat the soup at the bottom of the kettle with fries. The French eat it with bread. Don't make the same mistake I did. My fav mussels are the Thai ones. Coconut rich and epic deliciousness. The Cabernet is a great pairing with this dish. Also the croquettes are amazing, not what I thought but surprisingly delicious. Lastly I had the skirt steak with mounds of garlic chimichurri. Amazingly cooked. Love the vibe of the place. Euro dub step and euro house were the themes of the night. All in all good eats and affordable. Cheers!

Early this week I had lunch here as I was craving for moules frites. BXL Zoute opened ten years ago and has become a neighborhood spot. There was a prix fixe which I skipped for the 2 pound kettle of mussels with endives and cream. The endives had been sliced thin. The mussels were ample but I was disappointed with the fries as they were ordinary ones. I far prefer shoestring fries which are tastier. For dessert I ordered the light and crispy Gauffre BXL (waffle) with a side of whipped cream but was given the one with the added berries Gauffre de Liège. Both were the same price of $13. Service here was friendly and quick. Quite a few regular customers dropped in to have beer on tap or a glass of wine. The atmosphere is convivial. The interior of this restaurant is quite large with flowers dotted here and there. Outdoor seating is in a covered area in front of the restaurant.

Enjoyed a great bottle of wine, steak frites, and a delicious Caesar with my BFF after visiting galleries in Chelsea. The ambience was mellow, the music perfect, the bartender friendly yet unobtrusive. Other diners came and went; we were pleased that no one tried to hurry us out. A lovely, lovely place.

This place is the greatest hidden gem in Gramercy. Music is perfect and matches the food. The service is on point and reminds me of old school charm.

The Food Drink Service and Ambiance are fantastic. You can come here dressed up or casually dressed. It's a very welcoming environment .

I came here on a Sunday evening with a party of 7. They have a AYCE mussel pot, comes with one order of fries, and a small beer, for $35! The AYCE mussel allows you to select any type of the 7 mussel flavor pots they have. Your first order is 2lb and each subsequent order is 1lb per order. It is worth noting that this AYCE is for Sunday and Mondays only. Conveniently we had 7 people and there were 7 diff flavor pot, so we did a "speed tasting" of all the flavors with each other. Afterwards, we each ordered our own mussel pot with the one we liked the best. My favorite two pots were the Grand-Mère (cream, bacon, onion), and the Provençale (tomato, garlic, basil). I liked the mussel pots for the most part. I loved the idea of the AYCE. The fries unfortunately were very salty. Luckily it wasn't the main star of the meal. Ambience was average. It was rather quiet when we went on a Sunday Evening. I think there 1-2 more other tables. Service was average too. They would check in once every so often. I'd come back here with friends who fancy the AYCE belgian mussels!

I am a total beer snob and this place does a good job catering to my interest - all the beer glasses match the beer - they had all sorts of beer on tap that are normally in a cab like delirium, chimay and duvel beer (which apparently not many places in the city have this Belgium beer on tap) So the stars are for the beer options and wonderful service at the bar. The food is awful. I had the Belgium fries or Pommo Fries - and they were soggy. It was sad and disappointing.

The service, ambiance, and pear cider (poiré) were all great. The food, not so much. It was the ides of March, so I started with a Ceasar salad. It was a very generous portion, but the dressing lacked the tang of Ceasar dressing. In addition, the bread cubes that were supposed to be croutons, were not at all crunchy. Just small cubes of white bread. The onion soup was a disappointment. The beef broth was tasty, but they used very thickly sliced red onions which weren't caramelized. Half of the bread on top of the soup wasn't toasted, and I don't think the cheese on top of the bread was Gruyère, but it was beautifully melted. The mussels, which are quintessential Belgian fair were even more disappointing. Again there was red onion. The traditional recipe calls for shallots. There was thyme in the broth but the broth was whiter than when I make moules marinières. Only about half of the mussels in the pot were edible. They either didn't open, or the shells were empty. There were only a few free-floating mussels compared to the number of empty shells. The fries were really top notch and the side of mayonnaise was totally Belgian, but unfortunately, the mayonnaise was very bland and not worth eating.

I didn't get to eat at the restaurant. The night before my reservation the manager called and said they were having a private event and he was canceling my reservation. I had made it on open table several weeks ago. I received a confirmation from the restaurant earlier in the day. I was shocked they called. Very bad management. The person blamed the hostess which was a poor excuse. He offered to buy me a glass of wine if I should dine there. Not much. I now have to try to make a reservation in the area which is difficult given it's Wednesday with matinees. Mistakes happen but this was a big screw up and the manager should have owned up to it and offered diner to my wife and I at another time. We eat out a lot and I really try not to write things unless I have a positive experience. In this instance it felt I was treated very poorly.

Every major city in the US needs more Belgian restaurants. Luckily, NYC has a few and both BXL Cafe (in Times Square) and BXL Zoute (in Flatiron) are great choices to fill your frites/moules/steak/amazing beer craving. We walked in just around 7:00 on a Saturday night after while wandering around Flatiron. The soft lighting and exposed brick walls added a charming atmosphere; the menu featuring classic Belgian dishes. We split an order of bitterballen (ragout filled fritters with spicy mustard) to start: each of those tiny balls were tasty and satisfying. Her filet mignon with garlicky green beans and truffle fries was incredibly flavourful and tender, while my carbonade flamande (chunks of beef in a rich beer based stew) chased away the bitter cold. A dense Liege waffle topped with whipped cream and berries marked a great end to the meal. The beer list isn't to be missed, though service was fairly relaxed.

I have enjoyed this place for many years - until recently. At lunch time there were fewer than 6 customers inside. Having spent a career in the hospitalitty business, I offered to sit outside, figuring it would make the place look more popular. I gave my order to a waitress. That was the last time I saw her look at my table. I was never given a glass of water, she never asked what I wanted to drink (there goes another lost profit, as I always order a Martini). The busboy (or, "runner"), who has worked there many years, brought me a lovely bowl of fresh clam chowder and a house salad. A young lady with four dogs came by and sat at a table near me. The long-lost waitress came outside, greeted her effusively and immediately asked her if she would like to bring all the dogs inside the restaurant, which she did. Still I was completely ignored. There was no offer of dessert or coffee (there goes more profit, as I usually have dessert and cappuchino). Tired of waiting for the waitress, I walked inside and sat at the bar, intending to pay and leave. FINALLY the waitress stopped paying attention to the four dogs and brought me a check. I signed the voucher, and where it said "Tip" I wrote "Il n'y avait pas de service. La serveuse consacrait son temps aux chiens au lieu de s'occuper du client." But the food was delicious.

Fantastic service and excellent food! I ate at the bar and manager and bar tender were on point! Mussels and frites were direct from Belgium !

Homestyle restaurant with very flavorful food. Both the mussels in white wine and beef carbonnade (both with fries) were excellent, shrimp croquettes (decent), and the liege waffles were excellent (and we added chocolate and ice cream). The only critique was the waitress was very preoccupied, even though it wasn't that crowded. However, the service was very friendly. Will definitely be back!

The food, decor, and the service was good. It was expensive for lunch but we will be back. The menu has so many appealing things, I'm looking forward to it.

The ambiance was nice, food was great! Service was splendid! Didn't wait too long to be served or tended to. Will definitely return. I has just stumbled upon here.

Cute neighborhood gem. We had the beet salad and French onion soup as appetizers and the Provençale mussels and Hawaiian croque-monsieur as mains and everything was delicious. Large portions for everything. We sat at the bar and the staff was attentive. Perfect cozy, laid-back date-night spot.

The mussels were good. However the croquettes recommended by the waitress had bits of fat and gristle in the stuffing. And it was extremely loud. As close as it was to the Irish Repertory Theatre, my reason for being in that neighborhood, I would chose to sit outside, weather permitting, and order a different appetizer.

Excellent selection of Belgian beers including rare Trappist ales. Service was very welcoming and prompt. Traditional Belgian dishes were well executed but portions on the main courses tend to be on the smaller side. Phenomenal beef stew and frites.

Gracious service, good food, and solid Belgian beer choices. Reliably good over several visits. If I lived nearby, I'd probably visit weekly.

Great beer selection, food, and service! I'm a big fan of Belgian beers and there aren't many other spots like this in the City.

After a different Belgian place I frequented closed, I was looking for another to get croquette du fromage and mussels. Happened to pass this place about a week before my parents' anniversary so we decided to come here. I made a reservation on open table and put in the special notes part that I'd like there to be a dessert with happy anniversary written on it. We get there and it's a really nice space. It opens up to the front so the ventilation is nice, not too loud, and a nice vibe. One note though, the ceilings may be a little low for people over 6'3. To start we go oysters, the avocado salads, and the croquettes I wanted. All were so amazing. And on sundays and Mondays for dinner they have all you can eat mussels! They have maybe 6 different broths to choose from. We got the classic and the wine and cream ones. The mussels were all fairly large - no disappointment there. At last for dessert the waiter gave me a little wink, acknowledging that he knew what was up. And so we got the waffles with strawberries with a nice congrats written on it! The service was so perfect. Our waitress was also very nice with one of the best smiles I've ever seen. So glad to have found a new Belgian place to frequent.

Sundays = AYCE mussels ($29)! (I believe Mondays too based on others people's reviews) The first one I got Thailandaise, which I was worried would be too creamy/curry-ish but the flavor and broth was the perfect proportion of cream:water. The first pot you order is definitely the biggest. I noticed the next two I ordered were half the size. BXL one was good too and I loved finishing it off with the mariniere since it's the lightest in flavor and I was stuffed! Order comes with Stella and fries- so so good, especially when it's hot. Service was great. Our waitress was filling our water cups regularly and waiters/bus boys were cleaning up our mussel shells as soon as they filled up!

Every time I visit NYC, I go to BXL Zoute. A phenomenal selection of all the great Belgian beers combined with traditional Belgian food. They have a multiple selection of mussels (2 lbs) that will fit any taste. On my last visit I did the steak frites. Perfectly cooked. I love this place!

Stopped in yesterday for the Bitterballen and we were not disappointed ! Absolutely delicious !Great place with a welcoming staff and a warm atmosphere. Got the Carbonade Flamande and a couple of great Belgian Ales, all outstanding. Highly recommended!

I can't say anything more than my partner and I WILL be back! It was phenomenal. Brennan, our bartender gave us a tour of the menu and the Filet Mingon Steak Tartare was to DIE for! Plus - every Monday is all you can eat mussels. They were so tender and delicious - especially the Thai curry mussels. The ambiance was lovely and not too loud so we could have a proper conversation.

Sara, where are you? For over a decade, this has been one of my favorite spots for delicious food and the ability to dine with dogs (lots of cozy and heated outdoor space). I had long, fun chats with the staff and gave free dog training advice. But with the absence of Sara (not sure of her spelling) and Finda (also spelling?) over the last month or so, I'm feeling an intense void and realizing the charm of BXL has always been the laid-back servers who don't judge me for ordering a beyond burger and wanting salt. I avoid most French and Belgian restaurants because I fully expect to be snubbed for being a vegetarian, or just because they feel like fulfilling a cultural stereotype, but no one here has EVER been that way, least of all Sara and Finda. Until now. I'm hyper aware of things, and often too tuned-in, but in this case I'm absolutely certain they say something to the effect of "pouah, it's zee Americane weeth zee oowful tazte" when they see me coming in. The new people call me the supervegetarian (nope, I eat bacon, most meat avoidance is just about icky texture for me) and once said "we know about you." Granted, they could just say "we won't make that, because we hate you for wanting it," but they didn't, and they HADN'T been overtly rude, until today. Today I walked in and asked if they could manage my having dinner outside with a huge football crowd (see, I said football, not soccer!) inside, and was assured it would be fine and then got promptly ignored in the cold for over an hour. Never asked if my meal was good or if I needed anything. After an hour and twenty minutes I walked in to pay and was further ignored. So I left, then came back a half hour later to pay my tab. Americane girl weeth bad tazte was angry. I'm well aware of the oversensitivity, anxiousness, obesity, entitlement, hyperbole and overall perceived obnoxiousness of Americans, and I haven't even traveled (it's a fear thing). I just don't want to be a reminded of it when I dine and drink and pay a fair bit for it. Sara and Finda, please come back. You made me feel accepted. And you would never have left me out in the cold.

When I stepped in off the street I felt transported to Belgium, a country I love to visit. The Belgian beer selection was great, the staff was super friendly and attentive, the decor was cozy. Definitely coming back.

I've been going here for a few years now. It's a cute spot for a brunch or dinner. Definitely not cheap, but the steak frites are worth it since they're almost as good as in Europe. Nice staff and consistent service.

My bf and I have never had Belgium food, so we branched out on Sunday to try this restaurant. The staff was amazing and I love the ambiance inside. There's a lot more space than what it appears to be on the outside. We ordered mussels frites and a Belgium version of a pot pie. The food was light enough that we did not feel like crashing afterwards, but filling enough to be content. Definitely check out this place!!!

I've been here a few times, but only recently stopped by during this accursed slow-burning pandemic. Sadly, they've downsized the menu a bit due to COVID restrictions, needing to follow the KISS principal. I was really looking forward to the bone marrow, which is just what it sounds like; bit honking bones with some bone marrow in the middle, you have a little spoon and spoon it onto crackers. The first time I had it, being clueless on how to eat it, I just asked the people next to me who were eating it. That stuff is DIVINE and I sincerely hope it comes back after COVID-19 is dealt with. Same for the steak tartar; now I'm hungry just thinking about those two. The last time I was here, I had a lobster roll with a half order of fries, but then I once again was reminded "Oh right, I'm 6'6" (198 cm) and I need to eat more than your average person." I upgraded the fries to a full order. The lobster roll was delicious, did not skimp on the lobster, and the fries made McDonalds fries seem like soggy steak fries at a poor public school. My friend got the steak frites the last time I was here and.... it was a steak with fries. He devoured it without complaints. We've also gotten the mussels here before too, which come in your choice of broth. The beer selection here is also quite good, featuring some tasty beers from... well, Belgium. This isn't Budweiser or other still so you might to keep an eye on your tab.

My boyfriend is French so he knows good mussels and we order them quite frequently when dining out. After trying a mediocre place, we decided to come here after he heard good things about he mussels. They're served up the authentic Belgian way - in a big 'ol pot with fries and mayo on the side. We each ordered a Belgian beer (I let him pick since I know nothing about this) and a pot of mussels each. I went with the tomato and basil mussels since I can't have cream-based sauces, and he chose another. Mine was a home run. Perfectly seasoned, topped with fennel, and a HUGE portion. I felt like I kept eating and eating and the mussels were still there. Totally worth the price. I tried one from his order too and they were great, but I loved the tomato basil and was really happy I ordered that one. The mussels, in general, were amazing. Perfectly plump, good quality, and not over cooked so you know they were fresh. I'll have trust issues getting mussels from anywhere else now. The ambiance here was charming too. We came while the World Cup games were still on so they had replays up on the big TV screens. I think this would be a cool date spot too if your date isn't afraid to dive into a huge cauldron of mussels and massive pile of fries. Can't wait to come back and try some other items, but the mussels are a must!

Pork chop special was phenomenal. Came with candied-esque carrots on top and roasted potatoes. Sauce glazed over had a fruity tone to it which complimented the dish well. Definitely recommend and great selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Octopus appetizer was a bit too charred for my liking, but if you're into that, then go for it. Food was great overall.

Such a sweet, good energy spot! I was headed to the vegan place By Chloe but once I got inside it was filled with those holier than thou vegan nazi types, which rub me the wrong way since I've been eating that way since about 16 when it was super uncool. All this attitude now with plant based eaters is ridiculous. I could not stay in that horrid energy and turned right around to Zoute's lovely French style patio filled with gorgeous plants and nice well mannered and good energy patrons - a very European, civilized ambience. It was Sunday brunch and the selection was simply perfect. I opted for a Caesar with salmon and turned away the bread and wine only because I was full from indulging the previous day. On other tables I saw mussels, pastas and omelettes - everything looked fantastic. The servers were also very pleasant and attentive. Truly, a lovely experience. The wine list looked great as did the extensive beer options and I will partake in dessert in the future. Too bad this place wasn't there when I lived in Chelsea - at the start of the gentrification - as it is simply the perfect neighborhood spot. I do highly recommend as it was lovely. Romantic even if you are dining solo.

This place is pretty awesome. I was a little reluctant to give it 5 stars mainly because of the first person we encountered. My bf and I arrived around 7:30 Friday night and asked for a table for two or bar seating, whichever was available. The waitress/hostess? (She had dark, somewhat curly hair) flat out said we don't have anything and shook her head and went about her way. Luckily, for us AND them, the host? intervened. He had short dark hair and told us that he had a reservation for a shared table in the back for 9 PM, but he could seat us as long as we were okay with leaving by then. Of course we took it and I'm so happy we did. Ordered the veggie burgers which happen to be vegan (can't say for sure about the bun) and Duvel and Chimay Blue on tap for our first round. A basket of sourdough and grain bread comes for the table and our beer arrived quickly to satiate our appetite as we awaited the burgers. All of the staff we encountered from then on (except you, lady) were awesome and our food arrived in a decent amount of time. Four beers and two veggie burgers later, we were content and with about 30 min to spare before the next reservation. Kudos to them! If I do visit in the future (I'm sure I will), I'll make a reservation. They've got a wide selection of Belgian beers that I'd like to work through and a warm, inviting space that's buzzing with energy.

I walked 10 blocks to check this place out and didn't regret even a minute. People in restaurant was sooo friendly and made me feel like home, I had most amazing mussels in NYC

Really cool spot. It's definitely difficult to find Belgian beers on tap, yet alone more than six to choose from! Seriously good options from La Chouffe to Delirium Tremens. The food looked delicious! I'll save this place for my next trip to NYC! It's a little slice of Europe in NYC!

I went to their sister restaurant in the 40s a couple of years ago and thought it was very good. The food of this place in the 20s was very well prepared and great flavors. The cheese balls and the endive salad were fresh and flavorful. I am vegetarian so they have a beyond burger option for me. I would say the burger tasted very good and was cooked right (not burned or undercooked like some places), and the dirty martini was right on the spot and good flavor too! The service was a bit slow last night and I was wondering if they didn't have enough workers like other places due to COVID but overall I would still give them a 5-star rating! Definitely will come back!

My favorite Belgian place in the city. They have the best quality Belgian beer selection and delicious food. Always impeccable and solid. Highly recommend

i generally have the burger when i am at bxl zoute because i drink beer. simple and perfectly done w/ tasty fries. the service is impeccable. the staff is great, and recurring, so it's always nice to go back. there's a sense of familiarity. i am european, living for the last 9 years in NYC, and at bxl zoute there are a lot of expats hanging out. i enjoy the ambiance and the vibe, but i generally come here for the beer. one of the best places in NYC to have an excellent beer (belgian). i bumped their rating in the context of visiting other similar places across the US in the past year or so.

Service/server was good. The mussels tasted like some kid gave it the old college try... not good at all; even in their appearance. The bitterballen were tasty but this doesnt say kich for a fried meatball ...of course it's pretty good. #stillsearchingforarealbelgianpub

Service was really great. Really nice atmosphere . Had a great selection of Belgium draft beers. Had Rodenbach and Saison DuPont. Got the mussels providence, steak tartare and Croque monsieur and fries. Everything was really good. Will come back again.

This is a drinks only review. I was all about the Belgians that were available! Flights of 3 were $10 and flights of 5 were $15. The whole selection was fantastic but the highlight was the chimay 500 tripel! Add the relaxed ambiance and im in beer heaven. I absolutely would come here again!

Sunday brunch calls for Belgian cuisine. Steak Frites with peppercorn sauce, salad and fries- $18.00. The meat is very juicy and tender but the actual steak was uncut into pieces as I had to slice the meat myself with the steak knife provided. The meat was solid. The fries are standard cut- not shoe string thin style for this particular entrée and many were burnt or hard. Bellini $7.00 BXL Zoute has an extensive draft beer selection and appears Bières de Chimay is one of their sponsors as there are many ads plastered inside the drink menu. Yes, Duvel is included in BXL Zoute's draft beer selection. This Belgian restaurant also have a good wine selection. Dinning hall is spacious as it was nearly empty and I sat adoring their lovely Christmas tree in the foyer area. My server Cindy is attentive, courteous and efficient. No comment on restroom facility as I did not utilize. Ambiance is modern and chic. I would like to return for their Mimosa. Children are welcome. TVs are plastered on the bar tuned to sports. This time as I sat, I was indoor and warm to unload my down coat among other wintery clothing layers to be comfortable.

BXL has the charm of your neighbourhood bar with a killer beer list, and food. Dropping in around 10:30 on a Thursday night, the crowd was just starting to thin out. My partner and I grabbed a couple seats at the bar and explored the menus. The beer list is extensive with a nice collection of Belgian ales.If you are having a hard time deciding, I recommend the Delirium on Tap - always an excellent choice. For food, I had the burger. I always appreciate it when I am asked how I want my burger cooked and comes out exactly that way - so extra point for that. With so many option in midtown, BXL is an excellent choice for any beer lovers, and you won't be disappointed

BXL Zoute has been a favorite sit-down lunch spot for years. A great place for French onion soup and a glass of Sancerre, or for hearty burger and a Belgian beer. The patio is adorable on a summer day (and service is quick enough that you can easily fit a trip in on a lunch hour), or the bar is perfect for solo dining. I've seen larger parties in the back if you're looking for a more chill place to have a group brunch, too!