Question 1

Where is Brasserie Latem located?

Accepted Answer

Brasserie Latem is at Kortrijksesteenweg 9, 9830 Sint-Martens-Latem, in the Leie region just outside Ghent, Belgium. We sit between Sint-Martens-Latem, Deurle and Deinze, about ten minutes by car from Ghent city centre and easy to reach from the E40 motorway.

Question 2

Is there parking at Brasserie Latem?

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Yes. You park right in front of the door, on our own car park at Kortrijksesteenweg 9. No circling the block, no street parking, no parking disc. The car park is a few steps from the entrance.

Question 3

Do I have to pay for parking at Brasserie Latem?

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No. Parking in front of Brasserie Latem is free for our guests. There is no meter and no blue zone.

Question 4

Can I reach Brasserie Latem by public transport?

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Yes. There is a De Lijn bus stop within walking distance of Brasserie Latem, on the Kortrijksesteenweg. Buses between Ghent and Deinze pass our door. From Gent-Sint-Pieters station it is a short bus or taxi ride.

Question 5

Can I come to Brasserie Latem by bike?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Brasserie Latem sits in the Leie region, in the middle of the cycling routes around the river and the Latem artists village. Cyclists are welcome for lunch, an aperitif on the terrace or dinner.

Question 6

What are the opening hours of Brasserie Latem?

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The kitchen at Brasserie Latem is open Monday to Saturday, from 12:00 to 15:00 for lunch and from 18:00 to 22:00 for dinner. We are closed on Sunday.

Question 7

Is Brasserie Latem open on Sunday?

Accepted Answer

No, Brasserie Latem is closed on Sunday. From Monday to Saturday you are welcome for lunch between 12:00 and 15:00 and for dinner between 18:00 and 22:00.

Question 8

Can I have lunch at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lunch is served Monday to Saturday between 12:00 and 15:00, with the full menu available, including the Taste of Latem menu. It also makes us a practical choice for a business lunch: parking at the door, quiet tables and a kitchen that keeps to time.

Question 9

Do I need to book a table at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Booking is not compulsory. Walk-ins are welcome, both in the restaurant and at the bar and bites. If you want to be sure of a table, especially on Friday and Saturday or on the terrace in good weather, book ahead. The Omakase menu always requires a reservation.

Question 10

How do I book a table at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Book online at brasserielatem.be, with separate booking tools for the restaurant and for bar and bites. You can also call us on +32 9 282 36 17. For groups of seven or more, please call us directly.

Question 11

Can I walk in without a reservation at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Yes, walk-ins are welcome. At the bar and bites you can simply come in for a glass of wine, a cocktail and a few small sharing dishes. In the restaurant it depends on how busy we are, so booking remains the safest option.

Question 12

Can I book Brasserie Latem for a large group?

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Yes. From seven people onwards we arrange the booking by phone, on +32 9 282 36 17, so we can discuss seating, menu and wines straight away. For larger parties we propose a tailored menu.

Question 13

What kind of food does Brasserie Latem serve?

Accepted Answer

Brasserie Latem is a French brasserie with global influences. French classics form the base, refined with Japanese and Mediterranean accents. We cook with seasonal produce and serve a refined brasserie cuisine: recognisable, generous and technically precise. We have done so for thirty years.

Question 14

What can I eat at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

The menu at Brasserie Latem features French classics such as North Sea sole meunière with fresh fries, Simmenthal beef fillet, rib-eye, hand-peeled grey shrimp croquettes, vitello tonnato, Breton mussels and Sorlut oysters. Alongside that, a clear Japanese side with sashimi of tuna, salmon, hamachi, mackerel, octopus and langoustine. Plus sharing dishes such as Ibérico ham, yakitori, pimientos de Padrón and an Asian-style bento box, and house desserts with vanilla ice cream churned to order.

Question 15

What is the Taste of Latem menu and what does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The Taste of Latem menu costs 59 euro per person, including two glasses of wine or another drink. Every month the chef composes a new seasonal menu. A recent version ran from octopus with aubergine and house-made ketchup, through teriyaki-style tataki of beef flank, to peach with citrus crumble and Catalan espuma. It is the easiest way to get to know the kitchen at Brasserie Latem, at lunch as well as dinner.

Question 16

What is the Omakase menu at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Omakase costs 69 euro per person and consists of five surprise courses, entirely guided by the chef. There is no menu card. You get whatever that day brings in terms of produce and inspiration. You eat it at our bar, watching the chef work, or at a table in the restaurant. Omakase must be booked in advance and is served per table.

Question 17

Does Brasserie Latem have a sashimi bar?

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Yes. Brasserie Latem has a sashimi bar and an omakase bar where the chef works in front of you. Order by the piece, from tuna, salmon, hamachi, mackerel, octopus or langoustine, or choose our sashimi on a salt block or the Sashimi Royale. The bar is the best seat in the house if you like watching the work.

Question 18

What is bar and bites at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Bar and bites is the informal side of Brasserie Latem. Here you share small plates at the bar or at a low table, with a glass of wine, a cocktail or a mocktail. Walk-ins are welcome and booking is possible. Perfect for an aperitif, a long evening with friends or a lighter meal without a full menu.

Question 19

Are there vegetarian dishes at Brasserie Latem?

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Yes. The menu includes tomato carpaccio with stracciatella, melanzane with burrata, pimientos de Padrón and seasonal vegetables. Mention it when you book and the kitchen will take vegetarian guests into account and adapt a menu where needed.

Question 20

Does Brasserie Latem cater for allergies and dietary requirements?

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Yes. Tell us about your allergy or dietary requirement when booking, or let the floor team know on arrival. The kitchen at Brasserie Latem adapts dishes where possible and will tell you honestly when a dish cannot be changed. The same applies to the Taste of Latem and Omakase menus.

Question 21

Can I eat at Brasserie Latem while pregnant?

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Yes. Beyond the raw fish and sashimi, the menu offers a wide choice of cooked dishes, from French classics to grilled meat and fish. Mention it when booking and the kitchen will propose an alternative wherever raw produce appears.

Question 22

Are children welcome at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Yes, children are welcome at Brasserie Latem. There is a children's menu with a house-made fish steak with fresh fries and a child's portion of beef fillet with fresh fries. High chairs are available. Let us know when you book.

Question 23

How much does dinner cost at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Starters run roughly from 22 to 42 euro, main courses from 25 to 56 euro, desserts from 14 to 28 euro. The Taste of Latem menu is 59 euro including two drinks, the Omakase menu 69 euro per person. At bar and bites you eat and drink at a lower price point, with sharing plates and cocktails.

Question 24

Can I order takeaway from Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brasserie Latem offers takeaway delicacies to enjoy at home. You order through our website. Useful for a holiday, a dinner at home or a day when you would rather not cook.

Question 25

What kind of wine does Brasserie Latem serve?

Accepted Answer

Brasserie Latem has an extensive wine list with wines from many regions. France forms the backbone, with Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhône, the Loire and Alsace, alongside Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria and new world wines. Next to the classics we pour small estates and growers you rarely find on a brasserie list. Every wine is served in a crystal glass, because the glass shapes what you taste.

Question 26

Which wine styles are on the list at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Every style is represented: fresh and light whites, full-bodied oak-aged whites, supple fruit-driven reds, powerful structured reds, dry rosé, sparkling wines and champagne. Sweet wines too, for the cheese and dessert. Tell us what you enjoy, from light and mineral to full and oaky, and we will find the bottle.

Question 27

Does Brasserie Latem have a sommelier?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Peter Van den Bossche and his team of sommeliers guide you through the wine list at Brasserie Latem. Tell them what you are eating, what you enjoy drinking and roughly what you want to spend. If you are torn between two bottles you get honest advice, not the most expensive option.

Question 28

Can I drink wine by the glass at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is always a selection of wines by the glass, white, red, rosé and sparkling, which changes with the season and the menu. That way you can drink a different glass with each course without ordering a full bottle. The Taste of Latem menu includes two drinks.

Question 29

Does Brasserie Latem serve champagne?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Champagne is on the list at Brasserie Latem, by the glass and by the bottle, from classic houses to smaller growers. Perfect as an aperitif in the lounge or at the outdoor bar, and surprisingly good with the sashimi and the oysters.

Question 30

Can someone help me pair wine with my food?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is what our sommeliers are for. They suggest a matching wine for each dish, by the glass as well, so menu and wine move together. With the Omakase menu we can let the wines follow the courses.

Question 31

Can I buy wine at Brasserie Latem to take home?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brasserie Latem has its own wine shop, online at shop.brasserielatem.be and on site. You buy the same wines we pour in the restaurant, from everyday bottles to rarer finds. A bottle you discovered at the table simply goes home with you.

Question 32

Does Brasserie Latem organise wine tastings?

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Yes. From ten people you can invite your wine friends for a tasting with a matching menu, hosted by Peter Van den Bossche and his team of sommeliers. We also run culinary events around seasonal produce and wine throughout the year. Sign up for the newsletter to keep track.

Question 33

Does Brasserie Latem have alcohol-free drinks and mocktails?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alongside water, soft drinks and alcohol-free beers such as Vedett NA and Sportzot NA, we serve proper mocktails: Appleblossom, Red Spirit, virgin mojito, virgin moscow mule, virgin dark and stormy, virgin negroni and virgin pornstar martini. Botivo, an alcohol-free bitter, is also on the list.

Question 34

Which cocktails does Brasserie Latem serve?

Accepted Answer

At the bar we pour negroni chinato, moscow mule, mojito, dark and stormy and pornstar martini, alongside gin and tonics with Filliers Dry Gin 28 and Meander. There are Belgian beers too, such as Orval, Duvel, Maredsous and 3 Fonteinen oude geuze, plus Japanese sake.

Question 35

What does Brasserie Latem look like?

Accepted Answer

Brasserie Latem combines the classic codes of a French brasserie with a contemporary dining room. White tablecloths, crystal glasses, bread and butter on the table. Alongside that, an open bar with a view of the kitchen, a sashimi bar and an omakase bar, and in summer a terrace overlooking the open grills. Polished, without any stiffness.

Question 36

Is the aperitif at Brasserie Latem something special?

Accepted Answer

An aperitif here is never just an aperitif. It always comes with a bite from the chef, and bread and butter arrive at the table. You take it in the lounge, at the outdoor bar or on the terrace, depending on the weather and your mood.

Question 37

Does Brasserie Latem have a terrace?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brasserie Latem has a large terrace, partly covered, overlooking the open grills. In the sun you eat and drink outside, in a shower you stay dry under the covered section. There is also an outdoor bar for an aperitif in the open air.

Question 38

Can I have an aperitif outside at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is a lounge inside and an outdoor bar outside, both meant for a relaxed start before you sit down to eat. No booking needed for an aperitif, walk-ins are welcome.

Question 39

What is the Ofyr at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

The Ofyr is our outdoor fire for slow cooking. In the warmer months we cook on it during events and private evenings: meat, fish and vegetables cooking slowly on the hot steel plate, outside, while you stand beside it with a glass in hand.

Question 40

Are dogs welcome at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Yes, dogs are welcome at Brasserie Latem. Your dog can join you on the terrace and in the dining room, on a lead and settled beside your table. Mention it when you book and we will seat you at a table with a little extra space.

Question 41

Is there a dress code at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

There is no strict dress code. Brasserie Latem is a polished brasserie and most guests go for smart casual. If you arrive from a cycle ride along the Leie, you are just as welcome on the terrace.

Question 42

Can I organise a private event at Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brasserie Latem is well suited to an exclusive private event: a live cooking experience at the bar, an evening around the Ofyr outside, or a wine tasting with menu from ten people. Contact us at info@brasserielatem.be or +32 9 282 36 17 and we will build it with you.

Question 43

What is Brasserie Latem known for?

Accepted Answer

Brasserie Latem was named best brasserie of 2009 by Gault Millau and has stood in Sint-Martens-Latem for thirty years. Known for its French classics, its sashimi and omakase bar, a broad wine list with its own wine shop, a terrace with open grills and parking right at the door.

Question 44

How do I contact Brasserie Latem?

Accepted Answer

Call +32 9 282 36 17, email info@brasserielatem.be or visit us at Kortrijksesteenweg 9, 9830 Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium. Bookings go through brasserielatem.be.

Taste of Latem Menu (€59, includes 2 drinks)