By Brussels dish

Filet américain

The Brussels take on steak tartare: raw minced beef, egg yolk, capers, onion, gherkin, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Born in Brussels over a century ago.

  1. Au Vieux Saint-MartinBelgian restaurant · Bruxelles

    The house linked to Joseph Niels, who invented the dish.

    Place du Grand Sablon 38, 1000 BruxellesRecommended by visit.brussels

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  2. Restaurant VincentBelgian restaurant · Bruxelles

    Prepared at your table, as in the old days.

    Rue des Dominicains 8, 1000 BruxellesRecommended by visit.brussels

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  3. Le VismetBelgian restaurant · Bruxelles

    A made-to-order filet américain, even in a fish restaurant.

    Place Sainte-Catherine 23, 1000 BruxellesRecommended by visit.brussels

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  4. The BrasserieBelgian restaurant · Bruxelles

    Belgian brasserie cooking in the Bourse.

    Bourse, 1000 BruxellesRecommended by visit.brussels

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  5. Brasserie BoemvolBelgian restaurant · Bruxelles

    Filet américain, opposite the Bourse.

    Rue Henri Maus 25, 1000 BruxellesRecommended by ELLE Belgique

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Filet américain
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