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HAUT Ostend – Michelin-Starred Modern French & Asian Fusion with Sea Views

Refined dining on the 28th floor

At HAUT in Ostend, the setting is as striking as the food. Perched on the 28th floor of the Sky Towers, the restaurant offers uninterrupted views of the North Sea and the city skyline. The name says it all: here, dining happens at height, both literally and figuratively. Chef Dimitri Proost leads a kitchen that has earned a Michelin star for its precise, thoughtful cooking.

A chef guided by the sea and travel

Dimitri Proost’s path to HAUT began with classical training in Belgium, followed by an in-depth exploration of Japanese cuisine. That dual influence defines his style: a fusion of tradition and innovation, where local ingredients meet techniques refined abroad. The sea, visible from the kitchen, is a constant inspiration. As the restaurant’s website puts it, his creations “embrace the essence of flavor and simplicity” while exploring “the limits of creativity in pursuit of perfection.”

Flavours that flow freely

The menu at HAUT is not locked into a single concept. Instead, it shifts with the seasons and the chef’s intuition. Dishes let flavours, textures, and aromas flow together boldly. The kitchen also offers full-fledged vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring that every guest can experience the same level of refinement. Wine lovers are well served: the cellar holds more than two hundred labels, described as a “mature, balanced, characterful, and elegant selection.”

Every plate aspires to be a signature, and the experience unfolds as an all-encompassing meal. Whether for lunch or dinner, HAUT delivers a clean, memorable take on modern French with Asian accents—all while looking out over the water.