Au Vieux Saint Martin
At the heart of the Sablon, Au Vieux Saint-Martin is more than a Brussels institution, it’s a place where culinary history is served on a plate. Best known as the birthplace of the iconic filet américain, this is where the classic is still prepared the way it should be: finely cut, perfectly seasoned, and served with golden, crispy fries and proper homemade mayonnaise. If you care about filet américain, this is a story you’ll want to read.
Volle Gas
Today, Volle Gas feels once again like a true Brussels institution, the menu celebrates Belgian comfort classics. From americain and carbonnade to mussels and smoked trout from Anderlecht, paired with solid Belgian beers, including Cantillon and Brasserie de la Senne. The beautifully preserved interior, with its oak bar, marble tables and historic details, carries a rich past that still quietly inhabits the room, making Volle Gas a place where Brussels’ culinary and cultural memory remains very much alive.