Oyster lovers in Brussels: here are the capital’s best spots to enjoy with your next glass of white wine

Le Petit Canon is an excellent wine bar perfect for an aperitif of deliciously fresh oysters. Pair them with a glass (or two!) of organic or natural wine, because their selection of small producers is fantastic. Still hungry? Try their roasted Camembert drizzled with honey and thyme, and enjoy this perfectly comforting appetizer at one of our favorite oyster bars in the capital.

Café Maris is a true Brussels institution! It’sa brasserie featuring a sumptuous oyster bar sure to make any true seafood lover drool. Here, the freshness and quality of the products—as well as the service—are second to none! Did you know there are over a hundred varieties of oysters around the world? At Café Maris, you’re sure to find several of them, which you can enjoy tasting and comparing. And all this in a friendly and lively atmosphere!

La Brasserie de la Patinoire is located in the center of Brussels, but right at the entrance to the Bois de la Cambre. Its warm, green setting is perfect for an aperitif that makes you feel like you’re on a getaway, just a few kilometers from the capital! The Brasserie offers an impressive selection of cupped and flat oysters, as well as other shellfish. Delicious platters are also available for those who simply want to try everything!

Le Mer du Nord – Nordzee is a fish market that receives a daily supply of fresh produce, combined with a fish bar. How does it work? You order the items or platters you’re craving at the bar; they’re prepared while you take a spot at one of the standing tables, and you pick up your dishes when your name is called! An informal atmosphere that emphasizes the freshness of the product, which you enjoy street-food style. With a delicious glass of wine, of course!

In Ixelles, Le Petit Écailler stands out as one of the most appealing seafood spots right now. In a relaxed atmosphere full of character, people come here as much for the reasonably priced oysters and seafood as for the generous platters to share and the fine glasses of wine. With its simple yet masterful cuisine, friendly atmosphere, and quirky decor, this spot perfectly fits the bill as an oyster bar where you’ll happily linger into the evening.