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At Kok Sur Mer in Vlissegem, the focus is on refined, ingredient-driven cooking that earned it a Michelin Bib Gourmand—a recognition for good quality, good value cuisine. The restaurant’s modern French menu highlights the bounty of the Belgian coast and seasonal produce, offering a dining experience that is both elegant and approachable.
The kitchen crafts multi-course menus that evolve with the seasons. A typical meal begins with mises en bouche du chef, followed by dishes such as carpaccio of langoustines with citrus and Jerusalem artichoke, or Mechelen asparagus paired with wagyu, morels, and wild garlic. Seafood takes center stage in a turbot preparation with hand-peeled grey shrimp and a rich meat jus, while a lobster lasagne with green beans, bisque, coconut, and lime offers a more indulgent option. Dessert might be a mille-feuille with rhubarb, pineapple, Greek yogurt, and Dulcey chocolate.
Guests can choose between a five-course menu at €86 or a six-course menu at €99, with optional wine or non-alcoholic juice pairings. A weekly lunch menu, available on Saturdays as well, provides a more casual, fixed-price option.
The restaurant’s setting reflects its seaside location, with outdoor seating available for warmer days. The team emphasizes clear communication about allergies and requests that last orders be placed by 15:30 for lunch and 23:30 for dinner, ensuring a calm, well-paced service. With its Bib Gourmand accolade and a menu that balances creativity with tradition, Kok Sur Mer offers a compelling destination for modern French cuisine in the Belgian coastal town of Vlissegem.
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