Bia Mara: Sustainable fish and chips in Brussels, Belgium

The Classic Panko Fish n Chips with ling, Bia Mira, Brussels, Belgium

Bia Mara, meaning seafood in Irish, is a small sustainable fish and chips restaurant located in Brussels, Belgium. The focus here is on quality, uncommon in central Brussels, where expensive, low-quality restaurants catered to tourists are typical. The restaurant, owned by two Irishmen, differs from your typical fish and chips shop in London or Dublin. Fish here is fresh, with availability changing daily, whether cod, ling, salmon, or halibut. You will only find it on the menu if it’s fresh. …

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Noordzee – Mer Du Nord: Fresh seafood in Brussels, Belgium

Grilled Shrimp (Scampi a la Plancha), Noordzee - Mer du Nord, Brussels, Belgium

Noordzee – Mer Du Nord, located in Brussels, Belgium, is popular with locals and visitors for inexpensive, tapas-like seafood plates. The restaurant in the Sainte Catherine area of Brussels is only minutes by foot from the Grand Palace. Many centuries ago, the city’s main fish market stood in the small square in front of the restaurant. And, the old fish canals survive to this day. Over the years, many excellent seafood restaurants have opened in this area. One of those …

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