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Belgian Restaurant.Warm Ambiance.Authentic cuisine - Brussels Bistro - Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA

Brussels Bistro - Laguna Beach

4.8
4.8
1299 Reviews
$30 and under
Belgian

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
Since 2004, Brussels Bistro has brought the best in Belgium flavors to the heart of Laguna Beach. Relax on the terrace with a premium Belgian beer or dine underground in our casual-urban setting. Offering Belgian cuisine with a French flair, our Executive Chef, Thomas Crijns has created a superb menu of authentic dishes ranging from Beef Bourguignon to Steamed Mussels. Complimenting our wide variety of imported Belgian beers are mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres including Cheese Croquettes and our world-famous Belgian Fries. Join us on Friday and Saturday nights when the Bistro transforms into one of the hottest nightclubs in town.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Belgian, European, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 376-7955
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Thomas Crijns
  • Neighbourhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    DJ Nightclub every Friday & Saturday 10.30pm - 2am
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Every Tuesday: All You Can Eat Moules-Frites!

    US$39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Every Tuesday, in addition to our menu, we have All You Can Eat Moules-Frites (Mussels, Belgian Fries, French Baguette) at both Laguna Beach & San Clemente. Not sure which Mussels to choose from? Have been wanting to try and compare multiple ones? This is the perfect time to do so! See you Tuesday!
    Every Tuesday: All You Can Eat Moules-Frites! photo

What 1,299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brussels Bistro in Laguna Beach is a culinary gem offering authentic Belgian cuisine. Diners rave about the "superb mussels and frites" and the "heavenly tenderness" of the Boeuf Bourguignon. The atmosphere is reminiscent of "a little bit of Europe," and the service is consistently "excellent," making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,299 Reviews
  1. JohnG

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mussels and the Belgian beer flight were outstanding.

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  2. Peter

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soul de-boned at table. Seabass paper opened at table. A work of art & delicious

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  3. kirsten

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite restaurant in Laguna Beach-reliably great food, service and ambience! European goodness!

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  4. Pamela

    VIP

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for Valentine’s Day dinner. We go every year. The trout almondine was pretty good and my husband liked the boef bourgunion. It was a nice touch that they give you a red rose after dinner.

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  5. Julie

    VIP

    Orange County

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was superb, as usual - the escargot, pate, fries. My husband had pork cordon bleu and found it yummy. I had the endive salad with gruyere and ham, and it was also excellent. The only item that was subpar was my basil mocktail. The basil was over-powered by orange blossom syrup. However, the bartender very kindly made me another without the syrup and it was very good. We recommend Brussels Bistro most highly.

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  6. Tim

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first but not our last visit. The food was excellent and a perfect choice for our 3-year anniversary. For starters we enjoyed the Brussels Sprouts (the pork capos chips made it so tasty and special), and Cheese Croquettes. We split our two entries, the Boeuf Bourguignon (24 hours of heavenly tenderness and flavor) and a perfectly cooked medium rare Filet Mignon. The balsamic dressing on their huge mixed greens side salad was delicious and the greens so fresh. Most importantly, the entire staff handled my dairy allergy by making adjustments so that I could enjoy everything that I ordered. We highly recommend Brussels Bistro.

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  7. G

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, value and abience. Could have been in Paris.

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  8. Kathleen and John

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels mariniere and frites were superb - and, big plus, tonight was the all you can eat mussels special. The trout almondine was especially good, too. Our group of four loved the wine list and the Belgian beer selections of Chimay and Triple Karmeliet. We have spent a lot of time in Brussels, and the Brussels Bistro locations in Laguna Beach and San Clemente serve authentic and delicious Belgian food. Wonderful service. Always a favorite.

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  9. Doug

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there at son’s request for his 16th birthday. Had an excellent time, and were well taken care of there. Food, drink, and dessert always delicious. Caring staff for our young daughter, as well.

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  10. John

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place. Food was just meh. Advice is keep it simple, order the appetizers.

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FAQs

Brussels Bistro - Laguna Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 376-7955.

Brussels Bistro - Laguna Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 1299 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brussels Bistro - Laguna Beach

222 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Neighbourhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Belgian, European, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Thomas Crijns
  • Entertainment
    DJ Nightclub every Friday & Saturday 10.30pm - 2am
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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