Ghent: Food & Drink Walking Tour with Tastings
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11 restaurants in Ghent, editor-picked for restaurants open monday. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Ghent.
Roots ★ 4.7
patershol · Vrouwebroersstraat 5, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 12:00-15:00, 19:00-22:00; Wed 12:00-15:00; Sat-Sun closed
Roots is a Michelin-listed gastro-bistro in Patershol where chef Kim Devisschere's West Flemish heritage drives menus that change with the seasons.
Tip: Book at minimum three weeks ahead; this is one of the most consistently difficult tables to secure in Ghent.
Bar Bask ★ 4.5
dok-noord · Edward Pynaertkaai 115, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Fri 18:00-23:30; Sat-Sun closed
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.
Pakhuis ★ 4.3
binnenstad · Schuurkenstraat 4, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Thu 12:00-14:15, 18:30-22:30; Fri-Sat 12:00-14:15, 18:30-23:00; Sun closed
Pakhuis occupies a converted warehouse behind a historic alley in central Ghent. The soaring glass-ceiling interior holds a kitchen that has stayed focused.
Tip: Weekday lunch is the most relaxed way in; Saturday evening needs a booking made well in advance.
't Klokhuys ★ 4.2
patershol · Corduwaniersstraat 65, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon, Fri-Sat 12:00-14:45, 18:00-22:30; Sun 17:30-22:30; Tue-Thu closed
't Klokhuys is an authentic Patershol brasserie with mirror-and-blackboard interiors, serving stoverij, waterzooi and zurkelplets without compromise.
Tip: Groups of 15 or more can book Monday evening rates; for smaller parties, any other weekday works well.
Gust ★ 4.1
binnenstad · Papegaaistraat 55, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Tue 09:00-14:30, Thu-Fri 09:00-14:30, Sun 09:00-14:00
Gust is a trendy breakfast and lunch bar with ingredients sourced directly from local farmers: the freshness shows in everything from bread to eggs.
Tip: Weekend queues form before opening; arrive early or accept a wait of 20 minutes on a Saturday.
Et Alors ★ 4.1
graslei-korenlei · Jan Breydelstraat 12, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30-19:00; Fri 11:30-20:00; Sat 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-19:00
Et Alors near the Graslei brings Parisian bistro energy to Ghent: animated room, seasonal French-Belgian food and a weekend brunch worth booking.
Tip: Book at least a week ahead for Saturday or Sunday brunch; the reputation has outgrown the walk-in capacity.
Haddok ★ 4.0
dok-noord · Kompasplein 16, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-18:00; Sat 10:00-18:00; Sun closed
Haddok near the Oude Dokken waterfront at Dok Noord serves contemporary Belgian brunch and lunch plates with water views and a convivial mood.
Tip: The terrace tables facing the dock fill first in good weather; phone ahead to request one.
Modest ★ 4.0
binnenstad · Brabantdam 50, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-16:30
Modest is a central Ghent brunch spot with a seasonal menu that stays sharply focused on quality and never tries to overcomplicate its offer.
Tip: Arrive before noon on Saturday to avoid the peak queue; the weekday lunch service is considerably calmer.
BOON ★ 3.9
groentenmarkt · Geldmunt 6, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:30-16:00; Sat-Sun closed
BOON is a vegetarian lunch bar across the street from the Castle of the Counts with a bean-forward menu that takes vegetable cooking seriously. The casual.
Tip: Grab a terrace table facing the castle if available; the view repays a slightly longer lunch.
Pacha Mama ★ 3.8
sint-pieters · Jan-Baptist Guinardstraat 9, 9000 Gent
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30-14:00; Sat-Sun closed
A popular student lunch hotspot in central Ghent serving vegan and vegetarian plates that change daily with the organic supply. The kitchen keeps prices.
Tip: Busy at peak university hours from 12:30 onward; arrive just before noon for the best selection.
Greenway ★ 3.8
binnenstad · Nederkouter 42, 9000 Gent
Hours: Daily 11:00-21:00
Greenway on Nederkouter is one of Ghent's original vegan pioneers, serving a rotating menu of plant-based wraps, bowls and hot plates in a fast-casual format.
Tip: Kitchen closes earlier than most restaurants; aim to arrive before 18:00 for the full hot-food range.
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