I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance of both the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The food was delectable, and the service was both professional and warm. We particularly appreciated their mushroom soup and the trout, which was expertly prepared and presented.
However, the side of ratatouille was not as impressive as we had hoped but still decent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oscar Castro
horrible place do not come here, super unfriendly staff
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Glenn Kreisel
Burger so good and fries even better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad
Food is consistently good! Loved the mussels in grain mustard with bacon and the meatballs in tomato sauce. My friends both ordered that pork shank and loved it too, and their fries are always the best! Make sure to order the truffle dipping sauce with them :)
meredith
My parents have been celebrating their wedding anniversary here since it opened!! Always 10 out of 5 stars!!!
Gus
Ordered burger well done. It was rare. Re-did the order. No apologies. They could care less. We're locals, not tourists. Disappointing. Won't be back
Laurice
A Must-Try for Mussels Lovers
If you love mussels, Brussels Bistro is an absolute must. The mussels here are outstanding — fresh, tender, and bursting with authentic Belgian flavor. The sauce makes all the difference: whether you choose the classic white wine and herbs or the creamy garlic version, both are perfectly balanced and rich in taste.
The restaurant’s atmosphere is cozy and charming, just like a true European bistro, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and happy to recommend the best beer or wine pairing.
In short, the mussels at Brussels Bistro are among the best you’ll find anywhere — a dish that will definitely make you want to come back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cinde
We had a great experience at the Brussels Bistro. It was a beautiful fall evening, and it was very cozy inside. Great ambiance. Great service, Geraldo was attentive without being overbearing. He knew the menu and was able to recommend and assist us in making our choices as the menu had so many delicious sounding options. The mussels were exceptional, as were the fries, and our appetizers of bitterbalen and brussels sprouts. And aesthetically presented, food was beautiful. Waitstaff were all very conscientious about removing the abundant empty mussels shells as we ate. Our empty shell bowls were never overflowing. Things a gem! Don't hesitate to try it.
Christine
Always a great experience with delicious food - best burger in Laguna Beach & it's so fun to sit on the patio with our dog & people watch.
Tom
It was my birthday and I felt properly celebrated. They brought me a chocolate mousse with whipped cream and a giant sparkler accompanied by birthday music over the loudspeaker. The food was delicious. My wife and I decided on different muscle dishes. The service was excellent, continuous but not intrusive. All in all a fine evening.
Best mussels in Laguna Beach! Every flavor is amazing, and the fries are super crispy and delicious. Definitely check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
David G
Food was mostly OK, but the fish was awful. Full of oil. Staff wanted to go home and were cleaning up around us at 8:45 (although they close at 9:30). They wanted to leave so bad that no one asked us if we wanted to see a dessert menu. Not impressed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Denisse
We don't live in Laguna or even in Orange County, but every time we're in the area, we make it a point to stop at Brussels Bistro. The service is always amazing and friendly, attentive servers who make you feel welcome right away. Gerardo specifically went above and beyond. The food never disappoints! We especially love coming on Tuesdays for the all you can eat mussels, which gives us a chance to try the different flavors, always fresh and delicious. My boys can't get enough of the spaghetti carbonara,. The dish of the day was the veal scallopini, and it was absolutely delicious. Brussels Bistro has truly become a tradition for us whenever we visit, and we can't recommend it enough!
Hamid Behjati
FOOD POISONING ALERT: Stayed in ER overnight, diagnosed with food poisoning. Stay away.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wilder Gutierrez
The food was delicious, especially the pasta, and sitting outside was very relaxing
I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance of both the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The food was delectable, and the service was both professional and warm. We particularly appreciated their mushroom soup and the trout, which was expertly prepared and presented.
However, the side of ratatouille was not as impressive as we had hoped but still decent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
horrible place do not come here, super unfriendly staff
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Burger so good and fries even better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is consistently good! Loved the mussels in grain mustard with bacon and the meatballs in tomato sauce. My friends both ordered that pork shank and loved it too, and their fries are always the best! Make sure to order the truffle dipping sauce with them :)
My parents have been celebrating their wedding anniversary here since it opened!! Always 10 out of 5 stars!!!
Ordered burger well done. It was rare. Re-did the order. No apologies. They could care less. We're locals, not tourists. Disappointing. Won't be back
A Must-Try for Mussels Lovers
If you love mussels, Brussels Bistro is an absolute must. The mussels here are outstanding — fresh, tender, and bursting with authentic Belgian flavor. The sauce makes all the difference: whether you choose the classic white wine and herbs or the creamy garlic version, both are perfectly balanced and rich in taste.
The restaurant’s atmosphere is cozy and charming, just like a true European bistro, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and happy to recommend the best beer or wine pairing.
In short, the mussels at Brussels Bistro are among the best you’ll find anywhere — a dish that will definitely make you want to come back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great experience at the Brussels Bistro. It was a beautiful fall evening, and it was very cozy inside. Great ambiance. Great service, Geraldo was attentive without being overbearing. He knew the menu and was able to recommend and assist us in making our choices as the menu had so many delicious sounding options. The mussels were exceptional, as were the fries, and our appetizers of bitterbalen and brussels sprouts. And aesthetically presented, food was beautiful. Waitstaff were all very conscientious about removing the abundant empty mussels shells as we ate. Our empty shell bowls were never overflowing. Things a gem! Don't hesitate to try it.
Always a great experience with delicious food - best burger in Laguna Beach & it's so fun to sit on the patio with our dog & people watch.
It was my birthday and I felt properly celebrated. They brought me a chocolate mousse with whipped cream and a giant sparkler accompanied by birthday music over the loudspeaker. The food was delicious. My wife and I decided on different muscle dishes. The service was excellent, continuous but not intrusive. All in all a fine evening.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best mussels in Laguna Beach! Every flavor is amazing, and the fries are super crispy and delicious. Definitely check this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food was mostly OK, but the fish was awful. Full of oil. Staff wanted to go home and were cleaning up around us at 8:45 (although they close at 9:30). They wanted to leave so bad that no one asked us if we wanted to see a dessert menu. Not impressed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
We don't live in Laguna or even in Orange County, but every time we're in the area, we make it a point to stop at Brussels Bistro. The service is always amazing and friendly, attentive servers who make you feel welcome right away. Gerardo specifically went above and beyond. The food never disappoints! We especially love coming on Tuesdays for the all you can eat mussels, which gives us a chance to try the different flavors, always fresh and delicious. My boys can't get enough of the spaghetti carbonara,. The dish of the day was the veal scallopini, and it was absolutely delicious. Brussels Bistro has truly become a tradition for us whenever we visit, and we can't recommend it enough!
FOOD POISONING ALERT:
Stayed in ER overnight, diagnosed with food poisoning. Stay away.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was delicious, especially the pasta, and sitting outside was very relaxing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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