Willem Hiele

Oudenburg, Belgium

Willem Hiele's eponymous Koksijde restaurant has grown organically since the passionate chef first began serving evening meals in his parents' former fisherman's cottage. Now set within a striking home in the Belgian countryside, the restaurant's seafood-driven cuisine continues to take centre stage, paired with produce taken from the surrounding fields. Expect a daily changing menu that is deeply attuned to the rhythms of the sea and the seasons, with dishes infused with a sense of playfulness and elevated by rich sauces. A turbot dish, hot-smoked and steamed over a roaring wood fire, served with a punchy salsa and ratatouille is a glowing example. Other dishes, such as a rustic plate of poached lobster, green beans, courgette and peas with a beautifully clear consommé, let the superb produce speak for itself. For those looking for the full experience, the restaurant offers a few bookable rooms for an overnight stay and a memorable breakfast.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $263
• Lunch: Sat – Sun Dinner: Thur – Sun
• +32 58 59 62 21
• Visit Willem Hiele's Website

Location

Kapittelstraat 71, Oudenburg, 8460 Oudenburg