Savarin - Oostende

After visiting countless 1*, 2* and 3* Michelin restaurants in the last 30 years, I cannot understand how this tourists place gets a star. We had to wait more than 50 minutes between our entrée and our meal. We politely and softly asked 2 times (in Dutch, mind you) if we had been forgotten. Waiting nearly an hour between courses without any information is not what I call a gastronomy level experience. Finally, a younger member of the staff candidly admitted that the kitchen gives precedence to tables taking the menu. Customers like us, with à la carte choices (way more expensive by the way), will be served and I quote when then can . Amazing !!! (not). And when my main course *finally* appeared (a 48€ piece of turbot), it was OK but still full of fishbones, something that never should happen in any restaurant, and certainly not with the pretention of being a 1* one. We paid and left after that, not even wanting dessert or coffe anymore. We politely repeated our concern to the chef de salle, who just nod and led us to the exit. Well... there are several excellent, non rated Oostende restaurants where you 'll get at least the same food quality presentation, but will be better served for a fraction of the undeserved price here. I was baffled to discover after all these years that a Michelin restaurant can be *that* bad. Totally not recommended.

Had a lunch here. We were welcomed very friendly, the 3 courses were very refined, though a bit small, so we were still hungry for a desert. The Dame Blanche was maybe not the cheapest, but the best I ever had. The wines by the glass were great as well. Highly recommended.

Great food, friendly staff. Nice interior design and a good view on the sea. A place where good friends meet in style, but also suitable for a classy business lunch. No parking out front, it's the sea board. We took the menu which offered very well composed dishes and was reasonably priced (we visited in late autumn, out of season). One of the better places in Ostend. Personally I found the portions just a tad on the small side (would have been 5 stars otherwise) but other table members seemed fine with portion size so this is a personal feeling. Toilets are very clean and modern but downstairs so not accessible for wheelchairs.

Great stop, wonderfull food, setting and service. Menu 5 courses accompanied by wine is recommended.

Exceptional super menu and service in cosy athmosphaire. Wine selection by chef excellent. Recommendable