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Kombuis

Van Iseghemlaan 24, Ostend 8400, Belgium
+32 (0)59 80 16 49
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Ranked #22 of 177 restaurants in Ostend
Price range: €12 - €19
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Crawley, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Having been here before, when in town I was desperate to visit it again, and again I wasn't disappointed. I've had the mussels before (which are v.good)and this time I went for one of the specials off the board and I glad I did, 6! Count them 6! fillets of Sole(& fries). I really think this place is excellent. You... More

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Ostend, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

In the heart of the city is the perfect place to enjoy the best mussels in town, in a very special atmosphere with a very friendly and always helpful staff.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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54 reviews 54 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

You enter the Kombuis past the open cooking area, which would have the UK Food Standards police choking over their clipboards. But here you can see how spotless it is, in the UK a signed-off checklist can cover up any amount of horrors in the kitchen. What you see here is what you get, and what you get is heaps... More

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New Delhi
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59 reviews 59 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

The Kombuis is actually a cross between a simple restaurant and a traditional Belgian friterie (snack bar where french fries are the mainstay). I currently live abroad but whenever I'm in Belgium I go there to eat mussels at least once. The place is for people who don't care about the surroundings as it's busy, no-frills and quite basic. They're... More

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Ostend, Belgium
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

This very casual restaurant features an 'open' kitchen, is very popular for the local and tourists alike. Try the mussels, sole or steaks. Portions are very generous. This is 'no nonsens' cuisine so if your looking for something fancy, do not come here. Atmosphere can become a bit claustrophobic in rush hours.

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London, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012 via mobile

This restaurant was recommended by our B&B owners. They reckoned it was the best place for mussels at a great price. They were 100% right! It is a very casual, no frills place that serves mussels by the kilo which are fresh and delicious! They have loads of different flavors to choose from. I had the white beer flavor which... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

Friendly staff, great mussles in many different preparations and a no nonense atmosphere. Don't go for the white house wine though - the red is better - or go for a slightly more expensive bottle, it'll be well worth it! No airco and hot inside but otherwise the PERFECT place for a lovely family meal!

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Solihull, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

Rustic is probably the best way to describe this place. Small restaurant that trades on its reputation only. No frills very basic setting but fantatic food. Huge portions so go there hungry. Get there early or be prepared to wait!! Although the very friendly staff will ask you to go have a drink nearby and will save you a table.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012 via mobile

From outside it looks like a take out , but this cosy place was just a must for those who want to eat mossels , and its rare that we are not able to fInish our plate, but this time we almost couldnt ;-)

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Ostend, Belgium
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

Small place with strange decorations, very well known for its tasty mussels, loved by the locals

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