Belgian Brasserie€€het-zuid
Mampoko in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie in a restored corner building on Amerikalei. Bistro plates from breakfast through to late dinner.
Signature: Brasserie classics, Mussels in season
Order: The mussel pot in season; pair it with a glass of Bolleke on tap.
Tip: The corner terrace opens with the weather. Lunch fills with the local office crowd.
Brasserie€€eilandje
Bocadero in Antwerp is a beach-bar brasserie on Rijnkaai 150 on the Eilandje waterfront. Casual plates and a long summer aperitivo. Priced at €€.
Signature: Fish and chips, Burgers, Beach-bar bowls
Order: The fish and chips; the harbour terrace fills mid-afternoon.
Tip: Open seasonally with shorter winter hours. Reservations only on the indoor side.
Korean€€historisch-centrum
Camino in Antwerp is a Korean kitchen on Muntstraat. Traditional Korean BBQ at the table alongside sibling outlets Osaka and Tap Out. Priced at €€.
Signature: Bibimbap, Korean BBQ, Bulgogi
Order: The bibimbap and a portion of bulgogi off the grill menu.
Tip: The Muntstraat room is the calmer of the two Antwerp Caminos.
Food hall€€eilandjeSun 09:00-17:00
WOLF Sharing Food Market opened in the restored Felix Pakhuis on Het Eilandje in December 2024 with ten global kiosks, three bars and a Scheldt terrace.
Signature: Rambo smashburgers, Mission Masala Indian curry, Local Dealer Mexican tacos
Order: Rambo smashburgers and a Mission Masala curry; the terrace is the room's sell on warm evenings.
Tip: Open daily from noon; kiosks each take orders separately, then runners deliver across the warehouse seating.
Franco-belgian Bistro€€€historisch-centrum
Bistrot Benoit on Zirkstraat is a modern Franco-Belgian bistro on a quiet square at the edge of the old centre. Located in Historisch Centrum.
Signature: Vol-au-vent, French onion soup, Menu Benoit
Order: The three-course Menu Benoit at 57.5 euros; vol-au-vent and onion soup show the kitchen's classical side.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Friday and Saturday dinner is Menu Benoit only; book a weeknight for a la carte.
Cafe-restaurant€€het-zuid
Buchbar in Antwerp is a cafe-restaurant on Scheldestraat in Het Zuid. The kitchen runs all-day brunch, lunch plates and small-batch filter coffee.
Signature: Brunch plates, Lunch counter dishes
Order: The brunch plate with eggs and bread from the in-house counter.
Tip: Closed Monday. The patio fills first in summer.