Let me preface by saying that I have been eating here for over 10 years now. Sadly, however, I have had the misfortune of watching this place gradually go downhill.
Some things will never change, such as:
1.) the extremely unpleasant, surly and indifferent man...who works the host stand and occasionally seats people,
2.) the filthy restrooms that apparently fails to be addressed,
3.) and last, but certainly not least, the decor has changed very little over the years. Quite honestly, is very sad and depressing.
What definitely has changed over the years is that the food just plain stinks. I have been to Belgium and the Netherlands many times, and even have family who live in Brussels. The food here is not real Belgian food. This is food that has been morphed into sustenance that suits the American palate, that is to say extremely rich and salty. Hercule Poirot would certainly turn his nose up at this place!
The wait staff has also changed. They used to be very friendly and engaging. Now, they must have taken a chapter from the playbook of that surly man who works up front, because they are not very friendly and seem very bored with their jobs. I have shoes that have more personality than some of these people. It does not make for a very inviting experience.
I'm sorry, La Frite, but unfortunately I have tot ziens! Au revoir! Adios!More