I love good food, I understand wine. But I do not understand the modus operandi of this restaurant. Here is a short wrap up of our experience in this very special restaurant in Knokke: Ambiente: modern, beuatiful lighting, a bit too busy but ok Order: 1 menu (3 courses: bisque de hommard, sole et dessert) 49 Euro, 2 sole 47 Euro, 2 chiuldrens menu, water, bottle of champagne and drinks for the kids. Amuse-Gueule: none. Le bisque de hommard: boring taste, ok but the bad thing: a sharp piece of plastic in the bisque cut into my tongue. The bisque went back into the kitchen... with just a little "we are sorry" and "do you want another one?" the restaurant wanted to solve the issue. But obviously I did not want anymore bisque from that kitchen... Sole: that was ok for all of us. Surely not perfect but really ok. It was accompanied with some french fries (moderate quality) and some crudely-served salade (not seen on th photo). Sole is expensive - I know - but 47 Euro for that still out of range given the overall course. The children were served cod with french fries. That was really good! We decided to change the 3 course menu to 1 sole (having in mind the bad bisque and by waiving the dessert). And now things went really strange. The restaurant insisted on paying the FULL price for the menu... Lots of discussions... Damn, really strange. In the end, I said I am just willing to pay all drinks , 3 soles and the children's menu. The team reacted quite aggressive and said that they could not change anymore the bill - what a strange argumentation line... The customer is the fool here. Very sad that we needed to invest our time into these discussions (maybe I should not insist on my principles...). In the end, they gave in. But they haven't understood the matter: (1) a sharp piece of whatever can really be dangerous (2) you do not treat guests like this... Modus operandi: should be 0 stars Bisque: should be 0 as well due to the plactic piece otherwise 1 for the taste Sole and children's menu: 3 stars Total: 2 stars But definitely NO recommendation at all. It's a pity that something like this is still listed by Michelin.

We probeerden het restaurant met een lunch, die super lekker was. Daarna reserveerden we voor 9 personen, tussen 25 en 75 jaar. Elkeen was zeer tevreden, zowel qua bediening, het eten en de sfeer. Voor ons is dit een aanrader en wij gaan zeker terug. Daarom ook begrijpen we de negatieve beoordelingen helemaal niet...

Amazing service, very fresh and top quality fish. Best restaurant I have visited in Knokke so far.

Very nice staff and delicious meals. I recommend the menu (~50 €) with the fish options. The more expensive fish costs extra but it is worth it. You have to try the Garnalenkroketjes – perfection. The wine selection is also nice. The place itself isn't too fancy, but very welcoming. A great place for a nice dinner.

Great food, great view and delicious wine. Very good ratio price/quality. Spend a fantastic evening at bistro l'échiquier

Very much enjoyed the fresh fish. Prepared with care and finesse. Caters, for an exquisite palet.

Just perfect

Un cadre très cosy, mais peut très bien convenir pour un rendez-vous galant. Le seule bémols est la terrasse couverte qui est ajassant le restaurant ou la porte coulissante s'ouvre à chaque passage et qui crée un courant d'air. Pour le reste cuisine délicieuse. Le streak était très bon tendre cuit comme demandé et les gambas étaient très bonnes également avec sauce tartare fait maison un vrai régal.