Chalet Robinson

Brasserie · Boendael

Chalet Robinson

Brasserie · Boendael

Sent. de l'Embarcadère 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Belgian cuisine on an island with cocktail bar, terrace

Sent. de l'Embarcadère 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Get directions

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@afar

"Brussels Best Food Festival There are dozens of foodie festivals in Belgium throughout the year, but my favourite, by far, is the EAT! Brussels restaurant festival, in early autumn. Located in the vast Bois de la Cambre Park, you can sample your way around the Brussels restaurant scene, in one easy location. 25 Brussels restaurants have booths at the festival, where they offer a few small dishes (normally 3-5) in exchange for tokens. Each token = 1€ and can be bought individually or in packages, on-site or in advance on-line. Buying a package will give you a reduced rate and includes extra goodies like tickets for champagne, coffee, and ice cream. In addition to the restaurants, there are several bars, sponsor tents, and eight world regions, also offering food and drink tastings and sometimes products for sale. It’s the best way to discover new restaurants in the city, or sample some of the top offerings without a huge financial commitment. (Michelin-starred La Truffe Noir was on-site this year.) For More Information: http://cheeseweb.eu/2013/09/eat-brussels-restaurant-festival-2013/"

The Best of Autumn in Brussels

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B Singh

Google

We went to this wonderful place for my husband’s birthday and we had a wonderful dinner. Staff was friendly and warm. They took care of my special requests to make the evening special. Location and view is beautiful and would always love to go back.

Waleed AlSammak

Google

I’m sad I didn’t get enough pictures of this p’ace and the food, but that usually means I was enjoying myself to the point that I couldn’t be bothered to take pics! This place is one of the nicest places I went to in Brussels, you take a moving platform, wouldn’t call it a boat, that is tugged by a rope and operated by someone, they ask for a 1 Euro payment per person. Once you are on the mini island, nice outdoor seating and the brasserie on the terrace, both very nice, but we went for dinner so after hanging around outside, we went inside to eat. We had the carpaccio and the entrecôte steak, both were lovely. Staff kindly admitted to us that fresh juices weren’t in fact fresh so we went for other choices, but overall great place, good food, and good service. Go when the weather is good!

Jarne De Smet

Google

Very mixed opinion about this place since the food was well done, tasted really well. The view and scenery is something you cqnnot find that easily in Brussel. Small chill island in Ter Kamerenbos. But the service of the waiters was very underwhelming, some waiters were not allowed to take our orders, we never received our requests for mayonnaise with fries (you know we Belgians need mayonaise with the fries!) 😅 Had to wait a while for them to ask for our order. 1 Waiter could not even force to smile once after taking our order. The last waiter who brought us our dessert was sweet so i guess you need to be lucky with who is serving you. I loved the food and atmosphere. The only working point will be the service. Tip: dont forget to bring 1 euro for the boat ride per person, even if you have a table reserved.

Efa Samskid

Google

Calm and very nice place. Better to have a reservation:)from food to the service, perfect 👌

Jennifer Eisele

Google

absolutely lovely setting. Paella was delicious. Would return and recommend. Only issue is that it took over 20 minutes, and a second request, to be served drinks initially

Bertrand Huybrechts

Google

Brunch: super good food and I would say great value for money. Yes people complain about the fact that you don’t have coffee or water included but it is specified when you book and they give you cold sweet tea which totally works and is delicious. Amazing stations we loved everything really we could be back. Thanks

Claudia

Google

Lovely place! Went there for Valentine's and will definitely come back. It was a rainy day and I can only imagine how beautiful it must be on a sunny summer's day. Friendly service, the food was delicious, except for the fries, I think they needed to change the oil they had a fishy taste but super crisp.

Paul KA

Google

Great and flexible service, amazing ambiance, efficient layout for quiet and comfort for different groups of attendees, reasonable pricing, and really good food. Thank you for a special dinner. ❤️

MeeLun C.

Yelp

Island lunch in the middle of La Bois de Cambre park. Delicious meal of vegetable lasagna, hamburger and sweet potato frits. Relaxing music and beautiful ambience with lots of windows into the lake and woods.

Valerie V.

Yelp

Love the location. I try and go every time I'm in Brussels. But check and make sure the are open.

Katie C.

Yelp

We spent a great evening drinking beer and relaxing outside. Watching the greece was entertaining! Lovely spot in the summer. I only wish that customers didn't have to pay the 1€ ferry fee. We are already spending money at the restaurant.

John C.

Yelp

Known for the meatballs and they are excellent. Much better than The Meatball Shop in NY then, that may not be saying much. Service as expected for a casual lunch in an one of a kind setting. The geese and ducks on the grounds are happy to assist in finishing your plates. Expectations weren't high and left with a 5 star review.

Andrew D.

Yelp

5* setting, with inflated prices to match. 1 EUR pp. round-trip for the electric boat ride. Not very good choices on draft, I got a Duvel in the bottle. My wife got a 10 EUR G&T that was at least top-shelf gin and Fever Tree tonic, with a few juniper berries for good measure. Also, there are ducks who just come and wander through the patio. The friendly service is slow, even by European standards (even by Belgian standards).

Andrew P.

Yelp

One of the highlights to my trip to Europe. Very much recommended. There is a very nice walk before you get to the restaurant, followed by a calming boat ride. Food was also pretty solid - especially coupled with a beer.

Gaëlle R.

Yelp

Great place to eat some Belgian gastro-pub dishes. I come back to Belgium 2 weeks every couple years, so it was great to be able to enjoy this menu. I love the fact that the restaurant is on an island in the Bois de la Cambre. I had the Tartare italien and the vegan Mousse au chocolat. Both were equally delicious, flavorful and healthy.

Lauren K.

Yelp

When I inquired, "Est-ce que vous parlez Anglais?" The nice host told us she didn't speak English, so I spoke with her in French. When I explained to my boyfriend that their brunch service was over but we could get drinks outside, she seemed to forget that she didn't speak English and very excitedly encouraged us to go outside. In perfect English.

Anita P.

Yelp

I have been to many establishments, and had high expectations from this restaurant unfortunately this past one has been a huge disappointment! They only speak french, the service was terrible and the waiter dropped sauce on my friend and didnt say anything. They were extremely arrogant...belgian hospitality once again disappointed me! When we entered they wouldnt help us because the kitchen wasnt open, so we couldnt place our order. The waiter couldnt make it clear to us why we wherent allowed to order and we speak 4 languages- not french though! This restaurant has an amazing location and view but the overal experience was awful. I would never advice anyone to come here, the view isnt that amazing to come and eat at this restaurant. The boat to come there also costs money

Lyn K.

Yelp

Deserves 5 stars for the setting but 2 stars for the food and the service. One main course barely edible; another not at all as described by the waiter. Good place for coffee and dessert !

Carolina C.

Yelp

Only place I make sure to go each times Im in Brussels. The food is delicious, the atmosphere and the little boat they take you on to reach the little îlot simply amazing. I have to had eating outside during spring and summer is so relaxing and you can enjoy the water view and the forest.

Alexander S.

Yelp

Why just 4 stars for a place where I've been and gone back many, many times. Well because inside (despite a decor that works), it tends to be fairly noisy, whereas outside it is simple perfection. Set on an isand in the middle of a little lake in the center of the Bois de la Cambre, it's great way to escape the busy city. We usually bring visitors to this place, because just the little boat ride to get to the island is fun and makes the place a little special. Food is well executed, and very classic belgian brasserie cuisine (Filet américain, Boulet de Liège etc.... but also lighter dishes for those of you who like to watch the callorie intake :-) ) For desert they do they great classic Dame blanche (Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whip cream) in various versions: Dame rouge, dame noir, dame brune. My personal favorite.. Dame brune, where chocolate is replaced by caramel. On a sunny day, kids will love running around the island, and they might stumble upon a little rabbit or two.

Paul D.

Yelp

In winter on Sunday evenings you can enjoy a fabulous raclette in great surrounding. Great location I just love the little 'boat' ride across and the place is very nicely setup.

@afar

The Best of Autumn in Brussels

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B Singh

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Waleed AlSammak

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Jarne De Smet

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Efa Samskid

Google

Calm and very nice place. Better to have a reservation:)from food to the service, perfect 👌

Jennifer Eisele

Google

absolutely lovely setting. Paella was delicious. Would return and recommend. Only issue is that it took over 20 minutes, and a second request, to be served drinks initially

Bertrand Huybrechts

Google

Claudia

Google

Paul KA

Google

MeeLun C.

Yelp

Valerie V.

Yelp

Love the location. I try and go every time I'm in Brussels. But check and make sure the are open.

Katie C.

Yelp

John C.

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Andrew D.

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Andrew P.

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Gaëlle R.

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Lauren K.

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Anita P.

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Lyn K.

Yelp

Deserves 5 stars for the setting but 2 stars for the food and the service. One main course barely edible; another not at all as described by the waiter. Good place for coffee and dessert !

Carolina C.

Yelp

Alexander S.

Yelp

Paul D.

Yelp

In winter on Sunday evenings you can enjoy a fabulous raclette in great surrounding. Great location I just love the little 'boat' ride across and the place is very nicely setup.

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