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What to order
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Steak
Most frequently praised dish in the reviews, repeatedly described as excellent, delicious, perfectly cooked, and especially good on the hot stone with sauces.
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Meatballs
Recommended multiple times as amazing and tasty, including one mention paired with fries and another noting they were very good.
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Jambonneau
Specifically singled out as a special mention and described as one of the standout dishes that the reviewers loved.
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Scampi A L’ail
Highlighted as a special mention in a very positive review, indicating it was one of the memorable dishes enjoyed.
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5
Vol-Au-Vent
Called delicious in a strong recommendation, with the reviewer praising both the dish and the friendly service.
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6
Pork Shank
Praised for being delicious, with the reviewer also noting that the accompaniments were excellent.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 2 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 2 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 2 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 2 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 2 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 2 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 2 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
About Le Café Ardennais
Le Café Ardennais is a pub, function room facility, and restaurant in Dinant, Belgium. It serves brasserie-style food, with reviews often highlighting steak on hot stone, beef dishes, meatballs, vol-au-vent, and beer. Reviewers consistently praise the river and city views, friendly and attentive service, and generous portions. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with table service and outdoor seating available.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Sports
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Le Café Ardennais known for?
It is best known for beef steak on hot stone, which reviewers call delicious and a specialty that pairs well with the sauces offered. The brasserie-style menu and the river-facing dining room are also recurring highlights, along with views of the citadel and old town.
What dishes are most recommended at Le Café Ardennais?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the beef steak on hot stone, rib eye steak, ribs, beef tartar, meatballs, and vol-au-vent with fries. Several comments also mention the lamb chop with garlic butter and generous portions, so it is a good place for meat-heavy plates.
What is the atmosphere like at Le Café Ardennais?
The setting is described as a large, modern, and spacious brasserie with a relaxed feel, plus big windows and outdoor seating for river views. It suits solo diners, couples, tourists, and groups, and it is also used successfully for large pre-booked group meals.
Is Le Café Ardennais good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is €20 to €50, and multiple reviewers describe the food as good value for money with friendly prices. Portions are often called generous, which helps explain why guests felt the steaks, meatballs, and other mains were worth the price.
How busy does Le Café Ardennais get, and is it easy to get a table?
It can handle large groups well, and one review noted that a table for two was available on a Sunday evening without a reservation. Since it accepts reservations and sits across from the station in central Dinant, it is a practical stop, but window seats with river views seem especially desirable.
Is parking available at Le Café Ardennais?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
