3 basque restaurants worth the trip across Belgium, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Belgium.
Bar Bask ★ 4.5 · Ghent
dok-noord · Edward Pynaertkaai 115, 9000 Gent
Bib Gourmand-rated Bar Bask occupies a converted gas station at the edge of Dok Noord, with a wood-fired Basque asador for txuleta, turbot and lobster.
Tip: Counter seats facing the open kitchen give the best view of the fire and the kitchen's rhythm.
Bask ★ 4.5 · Ghent
dok-noord · Edward Pynaertkaai 115, 9000 Gent
Bib Gourmand-rated Bask converts a former petrol station into a fire-lit Basque asador, with turbot, txuleta and guinea fowl from their own farm.
Tip: Book the counter seats facing the asador for the full show; the smoke and theatrics are the point.
Bar Bask ★ 4.3 · Ghent
dok-noord · Edward Pynaertkaai 115, 9000 Gent
Bar Bask does one thing: charcoal-grilled meat and fish in the Basque tradition. A short card changes with market supply, anchored by txuleton dry-aged beef.
Tip: Portions here are large; two sharing the txuleton with one starter is the right call.