Key facts
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Meal Type
Dinner
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Best for
Fine dining, Local cuisine, Celebration
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Key selling point
Nature designs the dishes
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Awards
Michelin
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Dietary requirements
Pescatarian
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Special Features
Tasting menu, Chef's table, Wine pairing
The Restaurant
Willem Hiele, situated in Oudenburg amid the polders of De Keignaert nature reserve near Ostend, offers a unique culinary experience within a brutalist architectural landmark designed by Jacques Moeschal. Chef Willem Hiele, drawing from his upbringing in a fishing family, translates the rawness of the North Sea and surrounding nature into his dishes. The restaurant earned one Michelin star for its high-quality cooking. Hiele's cuisine emphasizes regional delicacies, incorporating North Sea fish and seasonal ingredients into a single tasting menu. Intense sauces and a live fire showcase the natural flavors of the ingredients. While the chef shies away from gimmicks, diners might find playful touches, such as caviar in unexpected places. The restaurant also features seven guestrooms, offering an immersive experience in the Belgian countryside.
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