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FRY WILLY

Restaurant Fish and chips restaurant

👍👍 Came here because all the reviews containing the word „moules“ gave 5 stars - we are adding another one! Btw the waitress was really kind and even put up an extra table for us so we could eat outside. Also the home made ice tea was really good. People often mention fish, mussels, good, nice, chips, service,


Address

Hoogpoort 3, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Website

www.frywilly.be

Contact

+32 468 27 99 32

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (284 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fish (18) mussels (8) good (8) nice (8) chips (7) service (6)
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  • 5/5 C N. 5 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    We had a wonderful experience. The food was tasty and well-prepared, the service prompt and friendly. Honestly, we felt right at home. We picked the chowder and mussels starters. The chowder was creamy, and featured fresh veggies and flaky pieces of fish. The mussels were served in a well-balanced broth that had hints of lemongrass and cilantro. This course was served with brown bread and real, lightly salted butter. For the main we picked the panko battered fish, and the Japanese special. The panko was more mild in flavour, the Japanese special more layered. We loved both. Both featured a crispy outer shell, and perfectly cooked fish on the inside. They were served with thin skin-on fries, the perfect marriage of Belgian and British traditions. The mushy peas and coleslaw were exactly what we expected them to be. The homemade mayonnaise, regular and wasabi, is absolutely worth trying. As is the homemade lemonade. We tried both kinds; lemon-lemongrass is sour and refreshing, ginger-orange is milder and tangy. We also enjoyed the look of the place. There's lots of tongue in cheek art that looks like it was custom made just for this place, pretty greenery and eclectic architectural features. Cutlery and vinegar are already present on the table, both the fish and earthenware have been selected with sustainability in mind. Reservations unnecessary, unless your group has 6 or more people.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here because all the reviews containing the word „moules“ gave 5 stars - we are adding another one! Btw the waitress was really kind and even put up an extra table for us so we could eat outside. Also the home made ice tea was really good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great place for fish and chips and related products! We visited this place by accident and it was such a great surprise! Customer service was outstanding, very polite careful and nice! Food was awesome! I hope next time I will visit Gent I will have time to visit this place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 E H. 2 years ago on Google • 733 reviews
    Good fish, but the batter wasn’t really good. Personnel were quick and attentive, you need to provide vaccination certificate when you enter the restaurant
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabrice A. 2 years ago on Google • 313 reviews
    Great food and warm welcome. The ladies in charge welcomed us very gently and took time to explain mussel receipts. The special mussel were great in taste and quickly served. French fries were also far above expectations.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Heavn P. 5 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    A nice place. Decent fish n chips. Nice bathroom clean. Coleslaw had a nice pepper taste. The wasabi mayo was nice. It's a bit slow for service but other than that a pleasant experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 2 years ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in Europe. The fish and chips were perfectly cooked. The mussels were also incredible.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sekar S. 2 years ago on Google • 153 reviews
    Delicious foods with lovely atmosphere and friendly service. The mussels with french sauce tastes fresh and savoury,love it so much.

  • 5/5 Valisimo 1 year ago on Google • 81 reviews
    Friendly staff, good service and delicious mussels. I was happy with what I got. Everything was well made. And good prices. It's an easy to miss place in crowded Ghent in my opinion.

  • 5/5 Pam Y. 1 year ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Had the mussels special and it was delicious, flavorful and well done. Probably the best mussels I’ve eaten so far. Service was good and the prices are reasonable.

  • 5/5 Daniel 3 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Top-notch fish and chips with fresh catch! The service was exceptional, both servers were very caring with us, even apologizing for a soup arriving a bit late. If you're looking for delicious fish dishes, or maybe a juicy mussel soup, this is the place where you have to go in Ghent. Greetings from Italy!

  • 4/5 Gao K. 2 years ago on Google
    Fresh season fish 🐠 with different batter types. Fries are with skin and nice and crispy. Take the tartar sauce and the calamaris. Pints are crystal here, not my favourite but they have some nice alternatives

  • 5/5 BARTOSZ R. 2 years ago on Google
    The fish soup (Bouillabaisse) really is to die for!

  • 4/5 Anne-Francoise S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fish and ships brought to the next level. It's nice sitting on the terrace, the menu is simple, but the quality of the fish and the variation in the way to prepare the fish and chips is really good.

  • 5/5 Philip O M. 2 years ago on Google
    Really funky and tasty spot to eat in Ghent. A must if you like your scallops, try this place if you are in town. Staff are fab and atmosphere is great ..

  • 5/5 Andres V. 2 years ago on Google
    We stumbled upon this restaurant on a casual Thursday evening. We had the mussels, fried calamari and fish soup. Everything was delicious. I really think of this restaurant as a hidden gem. Would go back anytime.

  • 2/5 Julien D. 2 years ago on Google
    I was really looking forward to this experience but unfortunately have been really disappointed by the incredibly long waiting time (over an hour for the dishes to be served) and the quality of the food: the fish was good but the chips were all burnt! I think we were just unlucky on this one but was hoping for some kind of rebate from the restaurant that was not offered :(

  • 5/5 Eugenia De R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best fish burger I've ever eaten by far. The staff is very nice and the place is located in the city centre. Honestly, with that brilliant name my expectations were very high and I have to say they have been perfectly satisfied!

  • 5/5 Ethan C. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    The staff are extremely friendly and clearly care about their guests. The restaurant is clean and the food is fresh. The fish and chips reminded me of my mothers cooking. If you’re looking for a good lunch option, this is it. It’s not busy, and it’s central to all the tourist traps while maintaining a well priced menu.


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  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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