About Le Homard Rouge

Let me introduce you to Le Homard Rouge, a restaurant in the heart of Gent that instantly feels like a spot you want to linger in, whether you’re planning a relaxed lunch or an unhurried evening out. Located at Ketelvest 9, 9000 Gent, Belgium, this place sits comfortably within the city’s rhythm, making it an easy stop for locals and visitors who enjoy discovering food-driven spaces with personality. From the moment you step in, the atmosphere feels welcoming and casual, yet polished enough to suit a proper sit-down meal, and it strikes that sweet spot between lively and laid-back without trying too hard. Le Homard Rouge is the kind of restaurant where conversations flow easily, helped along by attentive service and a setting that encourages people to stay a little longer than planned. If the weather is kind, outdoor seating adds another layer of charm, while dine-in remains the go-to choice for those who like to take their time and settle in. Practical options like takeaway and delivery also make it flexible for days when staying in feels just as appealing, especially when you still want restaurant-quality food without the effort. The offerings cover all the essentials and then some, with alcohol, beer, wine, and spirits forming a solid backbone, while cocktails bring a playful edge to the experience and fit naturally into social evenings. Coffee is there when you want to slow things down, whether after a meal or during a casual catch-up. What really stands out is how naturally everything comes together, from the central location to the service options, creating a place that feels easy to recommend without overthinking it. As someone introducing Le Homard Rouge, I see it as a restaurant that understands balance, mixing comfort with character and giving people more than one reason to come back, whether for a quick bite, a social drink, or a long, talk-filled meal.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

Highlights

Highlights

+ Great cocktails

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Great tea selection

+ Great wine list

Popular for

Popular for

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Romantic

+ Trendy

+ Upmarket

Planning

Planning

+ Reservations required

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Parking

Parking

+ Paid multi-storey car park

+ Paid parking lot

+ Paid street parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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Ketelvest 9, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Reviews

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Words cannot describe what an amazing evening we had last night (Xmas eve). We were in Ghent looking for a nice evening meal, walked around the corner and saw the sign for the restaurant on the river side. We walked down the unassuming side street only to see the menu was not in English. Being barely fluent in my native tongue, I was going to give up as they weren’t open yet to come and look at a menu I could understand. BUT! There was a lovely woman who I believe was the owner I could see through the glass door so I decided to knock on. She explained it would be a full lobster dining experience, she brought us in proudly to show the amazingly well decorated restaurant in the cellar and let us know there had been a cancellation for 2! This was quite literally fate…. We raced back to the hotel, changed and returned at 7am to start what was without a doubt the most INCREDIBLE dining experience of our lives. I honestly don’t have the words to describe how incredible every aspect of it was! Me and my gf sat for 3.5 hours engrossed in conversation about life and about the food, just taking it all in. My girlfriend isn’t a big fan on sea food but she is now converted, last night was incredible, amazing and every other word you can think of and more. So much so that we have decided to come back to Ghent In the summer just so we can visit la homard rouge again! To all the staff involved both front and back of house…. THANK YOU!

- Cornell Kirk -

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Can only recommend coming to this wonderful place. Everything about it was great: the ambient is lovely. The service is excellent, fast and friendly. And most important: the food was delicious! We had shared two starters: 1. Fried small Sepia with aioli and burnt lime. & 2. Tapas small schrimp croquettes 5 pieces with garlic mayonaise. And then we each ate the three course lobster menu. We finished with a tasty salted chocolate creme brûlé. I'd love to come back to this place when I visit Gent!

- Caroline Hill -

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Enthusiastic welcome by a crew member. Great food, good service. You can sit inside or outside near the water. If you're into lobster, the place to be!

- Matthias Tytgat -

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An absolutely beautiful experience. Excellent food mixed with calming vibes.

- Orleigh Bogle -

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I’m always most happy when I dine here. The staff is so friendly and cater to every wish. I can only recommend this place if you’re looking for a great cullinary experience.

- Wouter Houtekamer -

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An impeccable evening for us. From the moment we were welcomed and seated to when we left, they took excellent care of us. The food was fantastic as we took a menu of baby lobsters and felt stuffed when leaving. All plates had their own flavour combinations and we found each of them refreshing and tasty. Service top, food great and location astonishing. We will be back!

- Cédric Depaepe -

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Wow very well decorated and cosy restaurant. The owners were very kind and the food was amazing. I enjoyed the lobsters serving and for sure will come again. Recommended

- za_zsc -

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