Belgium beer just happens to be one of my favorites. I have to say Brugge does it very well. I was really looking forward to their sour ale, but they were dry. :( I gave up fries and chips for lent. I heard that the fries here were the best. I think they were good, but not the best. I think we just got a bad batch. Many of the fries were small and skimpy. Now looked at the other tables with fries, they have much better fries by appearance. I'll have to come back when they have the sour ale back on tap.
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Steven V.
Spectacular food. Order everything! Every damn thing! It's all so good!
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DeAnna P.
The wait is horrible, but if you are lucky enough to snag a seat, the food is really great. Try the White Ale. Yum!!! The pommes frites are definitely worth the wait.
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Kelly O.
Let's Talk Beer and Frites! Okay, so I am not much of a beer fan, so this was not my choice of places to go but my awesome younger brother who is a beer fanatic wanted to go for his birthday, and I now have been back several times! So I wasn't going to try the beer but our wait for a table was taking awhile so I wanted to be adventurous and I tried a Quadripple (by the way you are only allowed 2) and it was AMAZING, so I of course ordered another from the bar. So let's just say I was "feeling good" by the time we were seated, where I ordered another with our appetizers. So then there was a shift change and our new waiter swung by and I ordered ANOTHER and it wasn't until then that I was told there was a two limit because of the high alcohol content...OOOOOPS! So I tried not to really drink my 4th one too quickly, haha! So that particular evening I am a little fuzzy on the details of the meal (don't worry I didn't drive home). So I would like to point out I have been back not 5 times without a Quartet of Quadripples and the food was amazing! The frites are delicious and come with an array of sauces to try and the service was equally amazing! Love Love Love!
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Sara B.
We ordered (I and my husband) grill chicken sandwich for lunch.....WORSE sandwichs we have ever had...under season..taste of nothing ..never ever again...
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Paige C.
fries and beer = meal A lot of sauces delish Everyday death snack I have to admit that the only things I've had here are the fries and beer (twice!!) Check that---the GARGANTUAN fries with ALL the saucen and beer. I'm pretty sure there are other things on the menu (like mulles frites and waffles and stuff), but a glorious cone of fries, about the exact size and shape of america's next top model's torso, and lazy Susan of sauce is what hits the spot for me. Late night with friends, the munchies begin to attack, this $13 monster snack comes to the rescue. And the beer... What can I say? It's high class snobby hipster goodness soothes my skinny jeans wearing body and soul. If only they had pitchers...
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Liren C.
This place is good for a informal get together but not good choice for any family with young kids. The restaurant is really noisy and the service is very slow on a somewhat busy night. The dipping sauce easily made up for any shortcomings for the fries. I was disappointed with the mussels as they were not as clean and fresh as they should be. The broth the mussels came in was also a bite salty. Both the duck confit and grilled chicken pesto sandwiches were very good. Still, not enough to make up for the noise, slow service and poor quality mussels.
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Rochelle S.
The beer is what one thinks of when someone says Brugge but that is just the beginning. Their foods is so good. You will love the muscles and really everything on the menu. Head upstairs for some shuffleboard or darts and your friends will have to drag you out at the end of the night. Enjoy.
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Sarah C.
Yes, I'm quite a fan of Brugge Brasserie. With its tasty frites and scrumptious selection of dippings, it's a perfect summery spot. This was only my third time going, but sadly the first two visits were the best. The experience I just had was a little - hmm - lazy. Our waiter was ultimately lazy and it kills me to have a great restaurant be jaded by lazy workers. He could barely keep his eyes open and only came to check in on us a couple of times. Now, don't get me wrong, the food and beer selection was outstanding. When our meal was over, though, he put our bills in one pile and promptly walked away. Pretty sure taking the extra 20 seconds to pass each bill out wouldn't have killed him. Shame. Sure, he may have been having an "off day," but service is key. I want my delicious frites with service that at least appears to be awake.
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Tracy K.
This place is awesome just for a snack or for a full on meal. We're lucky cuz we live near the monon so we just hop on our bikes, ride up a few miles which gets us nice and thirsty, and stop here for some fries and beer. The tripple here is possibly my favorite Indy beer. It is just delicious and one is all I need for that nice happy glow. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars from me is that sometimes the wait help is not that helpful. I sometimes just go to the bar and order there instead of waiting for someone to come by. The food and drink is always worth it though. Haven't been in a while and writing this review reminds me that it is high time I went back!
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Brian F.
Stopped at Brugge Brasserie for a Saturday lunch before heading downtown for a tradeshow. The brewpub sits just off the main drag of Broad Ripple. (not a local, so I'm not 100% sure that's how the location should be described) The place was bustling, as was the rest of the area on an unseasonably warm January day. We entered through the north door and chose seating at the back bar. (overlooking the crepe station of the open kitchen) The menu at Brugge is Belgian influenced. Moules frites, crepes, waterzoi, and carbonnade flamande are highlighted. My brother and I chose mitraiallettes, which are their sandwiches. I went with the meatloaf, and my brother ordered the duck confit. Both were served buried in frites (or fries in american) and two sauces for the potatoes. (I went with hot curry and garlic aioli) Both sandwiches were fantastic, and the heaping portion of fries was great, too. I'd even say they were a bargain for about $12 each. For a brewpub, the selection is small, as there were only three house made beers available. (although there were some great guest taps) The three samples I had were all interesting, twisted versions instead of straight forward styles. I really liked the Veta, sour ale with plums. Nothing wrong with the quality, just not much variety. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, Our seats at the back did seem like an afterthought at times, so I'd recommend sitting at a table instead. Overall, it was a great lunch. I'd definitely revisit.
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Ashleigh A.
I've decided my favorite beer is the Tripel de Ripple. It's 10% and they only allow you to have two. The fries and dipping sauces are amazing, you get at least two choices! Yummm.
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Cory W.
If you don't mind bussing your own table and avoiding lipstick on your glass, the beer is delicious.
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Don K.
We went to Brugge tonight. I read the reviews and was cautious about my expectations. I had read about the food, which was all pretty good. I was a little apprehensive about the service here. I am a server and so is my girlfriend. We were realistic in out expectations, with the reviews in mind. The mussels lived up to their expectations, as did the frites. We were more than happy with their food. It was very good. We tried a number of their beers. They were great as well. The Luc was my favorite. My girlfriend loved the Tripel Ripple. What we were more impressed by was our service. Our server was really good. Our server's name was Noah. He was very good. If you are concerned with the service here, ask for Noah. You won't be disappointed. We had a really good meal, great beers, and with Noah, great service. You should come to Brugge, ask for Noah, and have some beers and mussels. Thanks Noah.
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Larry R.
My group ate here Saturday afternoon for lunch. The restaurant was packed, but I don't know why. The service was slow and the kitchen even slower. They appeared to be understaffed. The french fries were good. The sandwich was meh. All 4 in our group said we made a poor restaurant selection and would never come back.
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Chuck B.
Their APA is a good beer. The beef soup was very good, it had tender meat and a flavorful, thick broth. The frites were just okay, we chose the house ketchup (not good) and the roasted garlic aioli (good). The mussels (provencal) were fresh enough but the broth was very weak, which is the whole point, not the little snots of meat. Also, putting a previously frozen (and still cold) hunk of bread on top of the mussels is a poor move. Service was nice.
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Jesse C.
Red duck curry crepe special was delicious!!
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Yann P.
We visited this place on a Sunday early evening. It's located in broad ripple north of Indianapolis. As a European, I had high expectations with regards to the beer as well as the mussels :-) and I was clearly not disappointed! First of all the ambience is great. The tables have holes to put the cones of fries. They are cooked as they should be (a bit thin though to be fully Belgian fries ;-) ) I had the mussels which were excellent. The portion is big enough, accompanied by the fries and sauces. I also tasted the steak, prepared with pepper. And finally they offer crepes as dessert. I chose Nutella and clearly don't regret it :-) And finally what would be a Belgian place without beer... So I tried the triple. A soft triple, excellent even in the warm weather of this summer. And the result was that I ordered a second one :-) So conclusion: mussels and beers in a great place, excellent taste. And service is great
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Michayla S.
After you have the fries ("frites") here, I think you will briefly consider murder if that meant you could have more. The fries themselves are great, but it's really the dipping sauces that make the meal. I personally love the sweet chili and the garlic aioli sauces. Besides the fries, the mussels are the best in town. I love the cajun and jamaican styles the best. They've got a nice kick to them. The beer is always good, too. They alternate what's on tap and brew some of their own, and whatever I've had has always been great. The one downside is that this place always seems understaffed. I go there once every few months, and every time, the two waiters staffing the whole full restaurant are running around like crazy. Also, you can see a lot of the kitchen, and that seems understaffed to me, too (maybe they only have room for one or two guys?). So, the food, and even the drinks, take a while to show up. However, the servers, when they do turn up, are always friendly and apologetic, and I can tell they are doing the best they can with what they have. That, combined with just how insanely good the food is, makes me want to go back every time. Just plan 1 1/5 to 2 hours for your meal, though. That's not a bad thing. It just gives you time to really enjoy being out with the people you're with.
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Bryan W.
What can I say about Brugge, this place simply is one of my favorite places to eat in town. Hands down. Their steak is amazing, mussels are to die for, and the dipping sauces and fries are second to none in town. I get a different mussels sauce every time I go and I have never been disappointed. To top it all off, they make some of the best beer in town as well. Trippel The Rippel, in my opinion, is the best made Belgian style trippel in town. Do yourself a favor and go to Brugge. If you aren't a mussels fan, don't worry, their salads, crepes, and sandwiches are just as good. Just save room for sweet crepes at the end, you wont regret it.
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William C.
This is a difficult place to review. On the one hand, murderously good beer: after drinking Sun King's by-no-means-un-delicious Velvet Fog (a Belgian quadrupel style) at Flatwater, I walked over to Brugge for a Tripel de Ripple nightcap. The TdR was, on this night, bready and yeasty (pear-y and apple-y) and rich and wide and deep on the palate and just plain superior to the beer I'd tasted earlier. The experience reconfirmed my long-held opinion that Brugge Brasserie produces the finest Belgians brewed 'round these parts. On the other hand. The food here is not quite equal to its liquid counterpart. The frites + sauces are to die for, but the sandwiches and dinner crepes are, without qualification, inferior to [less expensive{!!}] Goose the Market and Three Days in Paris, respectively. In the new order of Good Food, where "how' counts more than "what", Brugge is noticeably behind. The prominently featured mussels are fairly good and unique in Indy (I think), though they too somehow seem to deliver more of a rote satiety than an exciting dose of culinary fulfillment. Basically, 5-6 star beer (I must mention that the guest tap list is limited but irreproachably inspired), 5 star fries, 2-3 star other food. It's near the ideal experience, but not quite touching.
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Will Z.
I absolutely love Belgian food, and I was really excited to find out there was a Belgian place in the area. Came here with some friends for a casual dinner on a weeknight. According to some Yelp reviews, the service could be spotty, but I was more than willing to gamble on it for some delicious food and beer. Looking at the menu, this place seemed to have a better variety of dishes than what I'd seen at other Belgian restaurants. There are TWELVE different sauce options for both the mussels and the frites, along with a bunch of crepes and sandwiches. I usually can't resist mussels, but I'd always wanted to try some hearty carbonnade flamande. It was exactly what I was expecting: hot, rich, and filled with tons of beef. The frites were great, and I really enjoyed the garlic aioli and herb pesto. Hot curry sauce was meh though. My tripel was a refreshing and fruity accompaniment. Service was okay, but our waiter forgot to put in my stew order and had to bring it out later. Not a deal-breaker, but I can certainly see how things might fall through the cracks on busier nights. The food more than made up for it though, and I'll have to come back sometime. Random tip: if you order any steak with frites, you may want to ask for the frites on the side instead of under the steak. My friends ordered steak, and their frites were soggy and unappetizing towards the end of the meal. (Also, their largest order of frites, "L'Enorme", is truly a monstrosity. We saw an order on the table next to ours and it was almost two feet tall)
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Shawn P.
Brugges Brasserie is one of the great local staple restaurants of Indianapolis. It is something quite unique and special which I encourage everyone to try out. If you live in Indianapolis you should be quite familiar with Brugges since it frequently tops most metro area restaurant ranking lists (Yelp, UrbanSpoon, and best of Indianapolis Monthly). I had the opportunity to travel to Bruges, Belgium a few years ago and this tavern does capture some of the charm of its medieval Belgian beer Mecca namesake. The beer selection is what anchors the restaurant starting with their own Triple (of which there is a 2 beer limit since they are around 10% ABV). They have some of their own and feature specialty brews of other regional breweries. This is one place I always find myself drinking a different beer with each order just to keep trying something new. The style of pub food is great here as well. My favorites are mussels in herb de Provence broth, the braised meatball sandwich, and the fries (with mayonnaise of course). It's a small space so there can be quite a wait, I would come early if you are not ok with a wait. They have a nice deck and outdoor space in the summer months. This place is truly as good as it gets.
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Scott S.
Simply the best Belgian style Beer I've had--Tripel de Ripple. If you are looking for a pub with good food you best get over here. The beer menu is small but good. The frites make for a great appetizer but you are crazy if you are ordering it as an appetizer because all the sandwiches come with a similar sized mound of frites with plenty of sauce choices (I like aioli and horseradish best). I recommend the chicken breast with herb pesto, tomato confit, and fresh mozzarella. I wish this place was in Wisconsin with me. I give this 5 stars because I ate at 7 different restaurants in Indianapolis (3 in Broad Ripple) over a 3 day visit, and loved every meal, but if I could choose only 1 of those restaurants to move next door to me, it would be the Brugge Brasserie--not even a close race.
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Lorand M.
Well...I haven't had the problems the erudite Trevor G has had...nor do I possess his colorful and flowing language..but he does have the best fucking reviews ! however....it does seem a fact that the service in this place is lacking to say the least...although there is one guy that does a pretty good job..albeit a bit clumsy at times Mostly I have been here in the company of lovely young ladies...thus the hit or miss service was never an issue during my mesmerization... although I was often distracted by the loveliness ...i did notice....patrons were doing the uncomfortable looking around for a server squirm... I think the food is quite good and authentic...and very reminiscent of small pubs in the Flemish countryside.... now...if I could get 'em to offer crawfish in the same boils and with the same dippers as the mussels...mmmmm! ....and I would agree....not one employee could pass even the most rudimentary drug test...unless of course...it was a visual identification test...much like the former Greatful Dead and Phish veterans at Barley Island.....where smoke breaks were of the one hitter kind. BTW.....the Beer Museum in Brussels is scam !
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Jackie H.
Welp, I wanted to get this place a couple of tries before I reviewed it. This place does a great job with their beer selections, top notch, I have not fallen in love with their food. After going last Friday and ordering a salad I was sad :( My salad was one of those cases where they tried to hard to make it "fancy" and the different greens have it a terrible taste. I was not able to finish it and ended up eating 1/2 of my husband's fries! Their sandwiches are good. They come with a massive serving of fries and great fry dipping options. Long story short ... it is average on food. If you want a great beer I would recommend it :)
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Brenton A.
This is hands down my absolute favorite eating experience in Indianapolis. Go in and order a flight of beer. If you don't want a whole flight, their boysenberry beer is to die for. I mean it. Order at least two pots of mussels, pretty much every sauce is fantastic. Get a big cone of frites, the bigger the better, and make sure you get the aoli and homemade ketchup. Aw hell, every sauce is amazing. Polish it all off with a decadent nutella crepe, and you are in heaven. This will be my birthday dinner celebration for years to come, if I have my way.
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Felix V.
Enjoyed the great food and drink selection. We had the mussles and they were full or flavor. We were not disapointed. The fries and multiple dips are delicious. Our server was very nice and attantive. Just a long wait for a table without a reservation.
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Marc B.
This is one of our favorite places in Broad Ripple and maybe even Indianapolis. Once a month we will get the moules-frites. The 2lbs of mussels are perfect for two and our favorite so far is the classic blue (blue cheese, bacon, wine). The sauces for the frites we like the best are: fresh mayonnaise, horseradish, and the blue cheese. They have a great beer selection including their home brew and guest beer. The servers have always been extremely polite and are always respectful of checking in at the appropriate times. Think outside 'the shell' and give it a try.
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Liz S.
the frites are tasty! the crepes are a tad dressed weird. and when i say dressed, it always comes with some unnecessary sauce on it. my favorite crepe is nutella & banana (YUM) but they drench it in this awkward raspberry sauce that almost made me feel kinda sick. on the bright side, their plethora of difference types of mussels, i had one type (thai curry?) and they were tasty, but i'm not that huge of a fan of mussels. service & atmosphere are pretty nice, although such a small place for a big crowd! but i love love love the upstairs atmosphere. great bar, shuffleboarding, and TVs galore for the sportsfans!
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Allie P.
The food was wonderful. We go the tomato lemon cream mussels with the dijon and garlic aioli sauce for the Frits. Devine! We also both got the Tripel beer, which was very nice. We sat outside and really enjoyed the ambiance. The staff was very friendly and helpful with food/beer selections. The only reasons this place got a 4/5 stars because the inside was a little dark and damp feeling. Outside was wonderful, but I'm not sure I'd frequent during the winter if we had to be cooped up inside. Regardless, food was delicious, we were too full to try the crepes but the table next to use got one and it looks amazing!
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Bianca K.
Sat outside for lunch on a warm summer day.. service was good, didn't have complaints there, but it certainly wasn't busy. Got the Pooka on draft, which was perfectly refreshing. Tried the fries, two sauces being vinegar and dijon mustard - they were a bit soggy, some of the vinegar had leaked out during delivery to my table so some fries were coated on arrival. The flavor is good, but I wouldn't say they are the best fries I've ever had.. however, I'd go again - more so for the beer. Good experience overall.
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Matt D.
Great selection of mussels. It is in a cool park of town. The service was really good. My wife really liked their fries.
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Januarie Y.
I have a sisterfriend that I indulge in Pommes Frites with often. French Fries. We share a love of french fries. We actually wanted to do a youtube series of nothing but French Fry reviews. We found ourselves here one night after discovering Pommes Frites on their menu. The thing about the fancy snooty term of Pommes Frites (which to ME, I translate to french fries) is that they always come w/some type of dipping sauce. Pommes Frites are treated like some derivative of the french fry that yearns for dipping sauces and extended pinky fingers. I've been here several times, with the same friend and we've even pulled in other friends. Here's why: Pommes. Frites. Duh right? Well let me tell you, they serve their Pommes Frites in this huge canister (that's not really what it is but for the amount of fries, I have no better word right now). The cone shaped canister comes to your table with dipping sauces holding hands in a circle around it and hundreds of fries. There are enough fries for a whole table of people to eat some and possibly still have leftovers. There are 12 dipping sauces I think, including homemade ketchup, aioli, mustard and pesto to name a few. They are all made in house. The pommes are freshly cut, long and pleasing to the palette. They have a great relationship between a hard fry and soft interior with a slightly brown exterior. My sisterfriend and I came here one night and left having added BB to our list of places to visit when Pommes Frites are in order. Service & Atmosphere: It's relatively small inside although I think they have outdoor seating available during the spring/summer months. There are two rooms, each small but usually full of people. Folks seem to love it here. I've never ordered anything but the fries and water, but from what it looks like, people enjoy the other food offerings as well. We've usually had friendly, prompt waiters so I have no complaints there. Overall, it's been a good experience so far. It's probably overdue time to take another trip for a canister cone of french fries...i mean, Pommes Frites.
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Alexandrea P.
I'll keep this simple. We came for the fries-apparently they're the best in the state? According to who I ask because though we are them all, Myanmar said he would prefer rally's and I myself thought of 3 or 4 places with as good if not way better fries. The beers are nice. I liked the brown quite a bit. I shared a flight to see which ones I may like. The crepe I had had eggs but was very unremarkable. The service was so so. It was close to closing on a sat.night. The fries were good, I guess I've been spoiled by and fell in love with poutine more but I just expected more from the best fries. And the crepes were crap-filling was decent.
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Brooks W.
My first trip to a Belgian restaurant, upon advice of a local. Don't know how to compare to other Belgian restaurants, but I can say the muscles were delicious as were the frites and dipping sauces (chili and horseradish). They brought me a sampler of three beers. Don't remember names, but one was an IPA, and I love IPA 's. My buddy has invited me to his town to try out his Belgian restaurants and then I will be able to compare. I always go I to a place I've never tried with a complete open mind. I was not disappointed! Cannot wait to go back to Indy to the 500. Another good excuse to go to Brugge again.
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Jeff W.
I hate leaving this review because the food is always excellent and the beer is always at least good, but Brugge disappointed me so much recently that I'll never be back. I had family visiting from out of town and I wanted to impress them... So we went to Brugge. Our experience began with being greeted by the most lackadaisical seating staff I've ever met who didn't know and didn't care if they had seating available on the patio. That experience was followed up by being brusquely advised that the kitchen was closing at 9 by our waitress (by the time we left, we were reminded of this about 3 or 4 times). That unfortunately set the tone for our visit. One of my visiting family is gluten and dairy intolerant (hint, do not go here if you are) and our waitress was almost angered by this news and seemed offended that she was required to answer questions about ingredients used in various dishes. With a wholly unnecessary attitude, she stated that she wasn't a dietician and wouldn't guarantee the contents of anything. After that, my sister felt like a burden to the waitress and stopped asking any more questions. Finally we settled on the mussels as this seemed our only safe option with the stipulation that the bread be served on the side rather than atop the mussels in the pot as per usual. When the mussels came out, our waitress removed the lid and revealed the bread, right on top. This prompted a very suspiciously sarcastic "oh oops..." and I do not recall an offer being made to take it back and serve us a new pot that wasn't potentially contaminated. My sister is extremely sensitive, but given the hostile undertones of the wait staff and our general experience, she chose to just risk it. You know what? The mussels, beer, and fries WERE great, they really were, but never in my life have I been more embarrassed in my selection of a restaurant as host to visitors. Never in my life have I or someone in my party been made to feel like more of a burden as a paying customer. Sorry Brugge, I enjoyed your food, but you lost my business forever last night.
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Scott N.
If you close your eyes and picture a perfect day in Brussels, you'd probably be thinking of a quiet street with cyclists, a good wit beer, and a tray with a selection of fine meats and cheeses. Sounds like a perfect day and it can be expertly replicated in Indianapolis. So here's how it works: you go into the Brugge, order some amazing beer and enjoy the giant cone of fries, 2 lbs of mussels, or a crepes. For those of you unfamiliar with Belgian cuisine, it's essentially French with much better beer. I have never had a beer here that I didn't love. I could sit at the Brugge for hours just sipping great beer and enjoying a giant cone of fries. The outdoor patio looks out over Broad Ripple and the Monon, which definitely gives you that European Cafe feel. The interior has a very comfortable euro-rustic feel, that I just love.
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Clare L.
I'm a self professed Europe expert so I died and went to heaven the first time I went to this Belgian restaurant. The frites, mussels, crepes and beers are enough to keep even the biggest of eaters satisfied. I recommend the Pooka, a bosenberry flavored beer with a large side of frites. Don't forget the dipping sauces - there's 12 to choose from!
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Brittany S.
This is my boyfriend's favorite restaurant in all of Indy. Even before he moved back to town he would often mention Brugge with a dreamy smile on his face. His go-to order is the Hanger steak with eggs and pommes frites (pick from 8 - 12 different dipping sauces like vinegar and sea salt, homemade mayo, garlic aioli and curry). Knowing Brugge's frequent use of duck (from Maple Leaf Farms in northern Indiana), I opted for the duck confit sandwich with onions and tart cherries. Delicious! Although, I think this sammie would make a great open face option (Step aside bread, I like to keep my duck center stage). If you're looking to have the authentic Brugge experience, your order must include two things: beer and frites (beer is their own). Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling in a beer mood last night, so I opted for the budget-friendly glass of wine. Note: they have bottles available for as low as $24. One more reason to love Brugge: outdoor seating is available both downstairs and up (fun view of the Monon and fellow Broad Ripple Village businesses). Love crepes? They offer both sweet and savory options.
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Ylonda C.
I was in town for just a day visiting family. The menu sounded so yummy I just had to try it out. I love mussels and this place did not disappoint! Fresh tasking and flavorful. We also tried the crepe and steak frites. Can I yell you this place had freaking amazing fries!! Wish I coulda packed some up to bring back home. The only down part of the fries was the ketchup. I'm just not feeling the homemade catchup. Too sweet. The crepe was delish as well. I would highly recommend. Oh. One last thing...the staff...can you say awesome !!!! If I lived in Indianapolis I would go back. The lack of five stars was only because of the ketchup :-/
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Angi T.
It was extremely crowded in this small space (almost uncomfortable), and the patio was full too. The service wasn't bad for as busy as it was, although not very friendly. I got Waterzooi, the quintessential Belgian fish stew and it was absolutely fantastic!! The French bread it came with was crusty and delicious. I could eat this every day!!
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Jamie M.
Had the mussels and Frits and can't wait to go back and try another broth with them. We also had the snore crepes. Good golly Miss Molly! That thing was sinfully delicious! Husband also enjoyed the craft beers. We will be back. It is in a very cute little neighborhood and went for a nice walk after dinner.
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Lizzie B.
This is my third time being here. They have a great outdoor sitting area, indoor is nice too, although I haven't eaten inside. My husband raves about the steak and eggs, great price, great portion, and delicious! I've had their sandwiches which are delicious too. Most people come for the mussels, but we haven't had a chance to try them. There frites are amazing! And they have a wide variety of delicious sauces! We also recommend the sausage and cheese plates for an appetizer or just to have with a drink. They have delicious local beer too!
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Pepper P.
One of my favorite places in Indy. Delicious mussels, good beer and unpretentious atmosphere.
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Lesley S.
My friend and I had a lovely meal and beers together here this week. I had the chicken pesto sandwich (minus chicken) and fries. She had the artichoke/portobello crepe. Both were sooooo good. (We shared.) I had Brugge Black, a favorite. Perfect for a warm evening kick back. No complaints on the service (super sweet waitress) or food. Unfortunately we were seated next to a whole group of people and their 4 dogs. The dogs barked and ran amock the whole time and at one point there was a dog licking another guest's leg while the owner sat and chatted with her friends. (The licked party looked so dejected.) There were lots of cringes and frowns from the guests on the patio but the dog owners were oblivious. I love pet friendly establishments BUT when there are people with loud/unruly dogs who are disturbing the peace I think it is a detriment to everyone around & perception of the business. I'll be returning to Brugge. I just hope they straighten out their pets on the patio policy.
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Ronak S.
Great beer, great fries. This is why you should go to Brugge. To be honest, I've never been excited about most northern European food. Crepes are not that exciting to me, and while Brugge has good ones, I feel like crepes are almost always a high price for what is essentially a thin pancake with meager filling. However, everything brewed by Brugge and Outliers is fantastic, and both are hard to find anywhere. There's always something unique in stock, and it's always a little more thoughtful and creative than most of what you could find elsewhere in Broad Ripple. Brugge is also one of the rare places where you can easily get a honkin' heap of fries and twelve different fries, ripe for sharing. While it's a bit difficult to pass in their fancy containers, and they're tall enough to interrupt conversations, they're delicious and exciting and make it all the more motivating to come with a large group of friends. Unfortunately, the strange geography of Brugge makes that a bit confusing. The downstairs is best suited to small tables, while the upstairs seems better for large groups or bar-sitters. Strangely, they seem to be managed almost separately, with different rules about who can sit where, how, and when in both locations. But at other times this doesn't seem to be the case. I never know where to enter or who to talk to and I often end up making some kind of mistake. It would almost be easier if both floors were either wholly together or wholly separate, like La Mulita and Delicia. Still, that's not enough to keep me away, because the beer and fries will keep me coming back.
(4)
Lindsay S.
I'm only giving Brugge 4 stars because of one of the servers that made us uncomfortable throughout the night. Our dining experience was great with our server and the food tasted perfect. However, upon arrival the server we asked putting our name in with was rude to us when we came in and rolled her eyes at us throughout the night. Our server, EJ, was exceptionally nice and accommodating. He suggested beers and gave us the perfect recommendation for crepes. He brought our food and beers out promptly and never made us feel rushed. Did I mention the crepes he suggested tasted amazing?? We got the duck breast crepe and the goat cheese pork crepe and they were unbelievable! I highly recommend them both. Brugge was really good overall. EJ definitely turned around a first impression and made it a great dining experience. We will back and we are happy we stayed to see what Brugge was all about.
(4)
T.j. K.
I have been wanting to try Brugge for a while and had just never gotten around to it. After finally going I am very happy that I did and can't wait for a chance to go back. My kids had the day off of school on my birthday so we headed down to try it out. The kids had chicken and fish which both seemed to made in house and not frozen which is nice for kids menu items. I had the pork and veal meatloaf sandwich with a mountain of frites. These were both very good. Between all of us we had the house ketchup, garlic aioli, and blue cheese sauces for dipping. The blue cheese and ketchup were both just ok but the garlic aioli was outstanding. I cannot wait to get back and maybe try a crepe and some of the other sauces for the frites.
(4)
Ashley P.
One resounding word for Brugge: frittes!!! Can never go wrong. All the sauces are delicious as well - the garlic aioli is my favorite. Great beer and wine selection. The house made beers are always worth a try.
(4)
Jeremy M.
After just one bite I thought I'd died and gone to fry heaven. Their frites are AMAZING. There are times that I eat something that I know is terrible for me and then regret it later, but not with these. Whatever negative health outcomes I may face for having a fistful of these frites is well worth it to me. I also had their duck crepe, which was equally delicious. I'm a sucker for well-cooked duck, and delicious duck in a lovely crepe is what I got. My wife got a sandwich and she seemed to enjoy it, but I don't remember much of what she said - I was too busy filling up on fries and crepe. Oh, and be sure it wash it all down with a glass of one of their beers. I had the Tripel de Ripple and loved it, but I hear the sours are pretty wonderful as well. I'll have to give more of their beers a try next time. In fact, I'll probably just get fries and beers on my next visit, delicious duck or no.
(5)
Sabrina S.
Holy Moule-Frites! Stopped in for dinner, and it was a reminder that I need to eat here more often. I stand by my advice in my last review: 1. The order of mussels is plenty to split for two. Order the Provencal style. 2. Add an extra french bread, and upgrade the frites to large 3. Order the garlic aioli (not roasted) for the dip for frites Then, shovel everything into your mouth as soon as it arrives, this food is best piping hot! Be sure to enjoy one of Brugge's funky sours to wash everything down. And there you have it, the best mussels in Indy. My only suggestion is a more extensive beer list with better visiting taps.
(5)
Brooks M.
The Mussels and frites are both amazing. The duck crepe is also amazing. Love most of the dipping sauces. A lot of great beers also. Really cool place and dining environment.
(5)
Ron R.
It has been 3 years since my last review of this place. I have been here countless times since then and it remains one of my favorite places. I have 3 staple dishes that I rotate here depending on my mood and season which I recommend to anyone and everyone. 1. (Winter time) you have to try the Carbonade Flamande! It is basically a thick beef stew packed with flavor. You get a piece of crusty french bread to dip in to get all the juices out of there which you will definitely want! 2. (Spring and Fall) Brussel Sprout crepe with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic reduction. Feel free to add a protein like steak into this amazingness. 3. (whenever) Steak and Frites. Exactly how it sounds. :) Best part is the steak sits on top of the crispy frites and the juices drip down taking the frites from awesome....to oh god.....:) If you live in Indy and have not been here...shame on you. If you don't live in Indy and not been here....I'm pretty sure a Mega Bus is cheap.
This places gets 5 stars for the mussels. All you need is a great Belgian beer, a bucket of mussels, and some bread to sop up the sauce the mussels were cooked in. We've driven up to Broad Ripple several times to get these mussels and any restaurant would die for customers willing to go out of their way to come back for more.
(5)
Martin C.
We told our server that we would have a group of 14 and 5 of us got there earlier. 5 min before the rest of the group showed up thet took the tables away even though we had told them they were literally in the parking lot. Server was rude and I do not recommend this place for a group.
(1)
Jon C.
When the weather gets warmer and my thoughts turn to dinner outside in Broadripple, Brugge is always on my short list. There's nothing more enjoyable than grabbing a couple of friends and splitting a sausage board and the l'enorme pomme frites... especially when you're with someone who hasn't seen the frites come out before with the 12 different sauces. It's a sight to be seen, and I've had many people seated around me ask if they could take a picture of it. Yup.. they'll be getting that the next time they come! If you're in the mood for prince edward island mussel, I highly suggest them with red curry. They've got a great heat to them, and as far as I'm concerned.. it raises your metabolism and allows you to have a nutella crepe afterwards without having to count the calories. Yes sir.. this is one hell of a spot! A tip: If it's really hot and sunny out, the patio faces west, and you'll want shades. I always try and sit first with my back towards the sun. #themoreyouknow
(5)
Laura M.
Just ehhhh. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after walking around Broad Ripple all day. We were hoping for another great stop on our self-guided beer tour of the North side, and maybe some nibbles to go with. The food is fine - we got the mussels, bread, and fries. The beer is ok, not a standout but drinkable. The service is a bummer. Brugge has a very "too cool for school" vibe, and the service is an extension of that. We sat ourselves, waited, begged for a menu, waited, then had to ask if we could order some food and drinks. The servers won't interact with you. Do not make eye contact with the staff. Prepare to feel like a jerk for requesting food and drink. Or, you know, just go someplace else.
(2)
Ian B.
Went back here after a long absence. They made some great changes to the restaurant including adding a top level & a great outdoor balcony. Great food, beer & a beautiful evening in Broadripple!
(5)
Cynthia E.
My husband and I had a mediocre meal here tonight. We had a flight of beers at the bar while we waited to be seated outdoors. We got our best service of the night from the bartender but I did not like any of the four beers I tried. The inside downstairs has some interesting decorations but the upstairs has no ambience. We were seated on the upstairs patio. Our service was very poor. We waited a long time to order and although I ran out of water my glass was never refilled. My husband got a French bread sandwich with sausage. He thought it was okay. I got the brussel sprout crepe. The crepe itself was kinda tough. The crepes at Cropichon et bidibule on Mass Ave are much better. As far as the filling, I thought that the sprouts were undercooked and there was too much balsamic vinegar. The frites were tasty but we were underwhelmed by the sauces. I don't think we'll be back.
(2)
Paul B.
The atmosphere was great for adults, but probably not the best if you have kids. The alcohol menu looked great, but I did not have any on my visit. The food I got was very well done. I got a crêpe with grilled chicken and blue cheese, that was fantastic. I definitely recommend this place both for the atmosphere and for the food.
(5)
Kelsi G.
Ohh The Mussels. This place is one of my favorite places in Indy. If I have a night out with the hub..I start dreaming of the crusty bread dipped in the glorious juice from the mussels. I always want to eat here when it's -25 degrees.....something about this place must have me associating it with sub zero weather! But wind chill aside Brugge is awesome. The wine pours touch the brim, the frites and dips are amazing..the Triple is strong and oh so tasty. 5 stars for Brugge! I love this place and miss it weekly.
(5)
Alex W.
I contemplated between 4 & 5 stars... Never ever have been to BB but have always dreamt about frittes & mussels & crepes to reminisce about my weekend in Brugge 5 years ago. love love! Food was absolutely amazing. Three amigos = l'enorme frittes is perfect. We got all the sauces [most are delicious] and had more than enough fries. Divided by 3 is a wonderful deal. All of us got crepes of different types [sausage, duck breast & artichoke hearts]. All were tasty! The greens salad side + vinagrette was splendid too. The only thing that was lacking [pulling this down to a 4] was service. Our dude looked like he had a rough/long night [puffy red eyes, hard to give us attention], so it was somewhat of a struggle to get him to take our order & look after us.
(5)
Jovan M.
Classic Belgian mussels and house brewed beers. The pomme frites are to die for. The ketchup and other dipping sauces simply compliment the awesome fries. Just wish they gave you more bread to dunk in huge mussels broth.
(5)
Adam C.
I've never been to this place for lunch, per se, but I have been for fatty snacks with the sibs. Brugge is a great excuse to head out to Broad Ripple during the day. It's tucked about a block away from Broad Ripple Ave, far enough from the hustle and bustle of the main drag. I can't speak for most of the menu, but I can speak for the frites. These are the reason you'll want to invite your friends (because only weirdos go to a restaurant alone to eat frites and drink beer). Don't mull over the sizes. Just go for l'Enorme! Not only adequate for 5-6 patrons but also HUGE! It comes with ALL the saucen Brugge has to offer, and you will want to try them all. The Frites will pair nicely with any of Brugge's house-made, Belgian-style brews. Follow what that heart is telling you.
(5)
Laure B.
Well, had high expectations but...shitty service. Put at outside table, so far so good. But then waited 20 minutes to be acknowledged!? Went to "manager" behind bar. "You were petting a dog" was excuse for no service. Really? No apology, no anything. Wanted to eat but said screw it. Paid for beer & left. They appeared indifferent. Avoid if you expect halfway decent service. Sad.. I think their heads are too big. Just not nice.
(1)
Tiffany H.
Consistently good food. This is normally our reason for going to central Broadripple, definitely the best place to eat in that area. You can't find better mussels in the city and the frites are top notch. LOVE the sea salt vinegar and house made mayo dipping sauces. Top it all off with a dessert crepe!? Be still my heart. There has been a wait the past few times we've visited (even in the middle of the week). I feel like this speaks well to their food and beer. The staff seems to get a bit grumpy and short when they are busy, but hey, it happens. Average cost for mussels, fries, beer, and a dessert crepe for 2 people ~$50-$60
(4)
Nancy W.
I just can't stay away! My husband and I have been going for years and just find it to always be a solid place. We can go with our kids or just with friends and always have a good experience (if you are not with kids I would suggest eating upstairs as we are not alone in finding it family friendly, so whenever we don't have the kids we try and avoid the chaos). This is one of our number one spots when entertaining out of towers. We are fans of the pork crepe, mussels, steak and frites, or meatloaf sandwich and we never pass on a dessert crepe. Picking a dipping sauce is HARD work, but we find the poplar syrup and roasted garlic aioli to be a great combo. Enjoy!
(5)
Maria L.
Very conveniently located along the Monon Bike Trail, this spot is great for a beer and crepes! The frites a great to share with many options for dipping sauces. I've had the duck crepe (good but slightly oily), the shaved brussels crepe (good veggie option, the chili oil adds quite a bit), and pork tenderloin crepe (pork/mustard/leek - great combo!). I tried the duck confit mitraillette once and did not every try another again simply because it was too much food and messy. The oysters seem like a hit with all my friends (I can't eat seafood, sadly). The ambience is very lively and packed. The wait can be long on the weekends but it's worth it!
(4)
Piper J. D.
Delicious moules frites. The cooking styles are wonderfully varied for the adventurous and the mussels cooked nicely but not overdone. The French fries are crisp and tasty with a fantastic selection of dipping sauces. My favorite this visit was the poplar syrup Dijon mustard. Yup, poplar syrup. The dessert crepe-I had the lemon curd with blueberry compote- was fresh made and tasty.
(4)
Stacey E.
I LOVE this damn place. Crepes are divine, but my favorite is steak and eggs. A runny egg yolk to dip those frites in? Could it get any better? No. Nope. It really couldn't. But THEN they bring you a Tripel. #yum
(5)
BB S.
Sorry to say I don't get it. I came here for a crepe and a glass of the tripple. The exterior looked nice tge interior was dark and dingy looking. I was suprised at the contrast .The tripple was of course fantastic. The pomme fritte were good. Though I was expecting a more shoe sting fry they were good. It takes a lot for me not to like fries. The meal took a long long time. My crepe arrived in a bowl like a tortilla salad. Even though we had been waiting I sent it back as I came for a crepe and wanted a crepe! I hear the waiter speaking to the chef. The chef said I will remake it and the waiter said no just fold it up and put the sauce on it. I don't live in Indy but travel here and eat out every meal when I'm here. I won't return. The 3 stars are ONLY for the beer which I will enjoy elsewhere.
(3)
Bill S.
Locally owned. Great location. Great fries. Reasonably priced wines and of course their own microbrews. Sit outside upstairs and watch the Broad Ripple street scene. Recommended.
(4)
Hannekin B.
This is really a tragedy. I'll start with problems. First, the place is badly laid out, with cramped seating and weird dividers leading you to believe the designer was being purposefully obtuse. It's two levels, but you have to go outside to get to the second level. They don't have enough tables or bar space; good luck fighting your way through to get a beer. Second, they were utterly slammed when I went, and that's apparently not unusual. This would be merely an inconvenience, except that it's amplified by the cramped conditions and the ridiculous layout. It's made worse when their hostess can't seem to figure out who's on the list and seats a party of two at a four top when a two top is open and six or seven parties of four are waiting. She sent us upstairs on our own to sit at the worst table in the house. ("It's the one next to the shuffleboard," she said). Third, it's unbelievably loud. Concert front row loud. Raucous shuffleboarder loud. Meal-ruining loud. Unless you're deaf, the upstairs will be seriously unpleasant. Fourth, and perhaps unpardonably, the beer is just bizarre. I've sampled lots of beer brewed by brewers big, small and backyard, and this stuff is weird. I understand Belgian brewers do odd things, it's why I love Belgian beers. But these brewers are doing something truly strange, producing bodiless, watery beers completely dominated by sour flavors. The black was sort of like a bitter lemonade, the white a sea of strange esters, and the triple mixing the two. Fifth, the staff cannot, really cannot, cope. Some are trying, some are wandering in a shell-shocked daze. There is no one in overall command and no sign of a motivating intelligence or overarching goal. I suspect the management escaped from some kind of group home for felonious MBA types, and has decided to use their brilliance to pilot a restaurant straight into the ground. These would just be the typical problems for a hot restaurant in fashionable neighborhood, things to cluck about before it goes the way of tapas joints to make room for the next trend. But the food is really good. It's tasty and well-conceived. The fries are terrific. The sandwiches are large and filling, their meats savory and delicious. The sausage board does not impress. The herring salad, while delicious, is bizarrely presented unmixed and unmixable within the confines of its bowl, and surrounded by ice-bound olives (pits intact) and chunks of gherkin. The crepes are competent. It's good food. Without the unweatherable storm of noise, crowding, short service and weird beer, this would be a really great place. But I doubt that whoever is in charge has the will, or the self-critical capacity, to make that happen.
(2)
Eva L.
The family and I head to Brugge occasionally for mussels and fries and beer, and generally have a great time. After having been away for a while, we headed back last Wednesday night and were completely disappointed. Most of the issues were minor, but when my chicken sandwich was delivered it has a shaft of metal in it. It looked like something that might have broken off of a kitchen utensil or part of a fryer. I let the server know, and told her that I wasn't looking for a free meal and had checked mine and the kids food already and there was no more metal. But I wanted them to know in case something was wrong with the kitchen equipment. The server took the metal shard away from the table. We never heard from a manager about the issue, or any apology from the server or anyone. Yikes. I felt lucky this didn't show up in the kids' food. I don't plan to go back unless I start hearing some raves.
(2)
Elaine C.
Who woulda thunk that Broad Ripple, Indianapolis would provide me with one of the finer meals I've had in a while? It's a totally college bar scene until you get to this place and wonder how the hell it came to be there. We came here because it was a brewery, but they only had one of their beers on tap at the moment. The Brugge Rouge was pretty good but they also had a good wine selection. I had three glasses of Cotes de Rhone--Louis Bernard and its been since my last trip to Paris that I've had a wine that.... French. It was so delicious. I would have had a 4th glass but they kicked me out. On the chalkboard they had a "Hoosier Salad" with locally grown greens, corn, green beans, tomatoes in a house vinaigrette. It was spectacular. If people ate most locally-grown vegetables, they would like veggies a lot more and we wouldn't have such a huge health problem. Speaking of health problems, we then had some Duck pate on crostini with grapes, apples, walnuts and pine nuts. Those two things with all the wine I was drinking was enough to put me in gastronomic heaven. Then came the mussels. We opted for the classic Belgian stock, 2 lbs of mussels and pomme frites with roasted garlic aioli & sherry vinegar with sea salt. They were delightful. We definitely got extra bread for the buttery stock. Why stop there? Crepe for desert. They have three options: Butter & Sugar, Nutella, or Marscapone cheese with oranges in Grand Marnier on top. Our server kindly obliged to put some Nutella IN the third option for us and call it a day. Yes, we are fatties. And it was delicious. Drunk. Fat. Happy. God Bless this place. [I do want to add, I really think this place should have real cloth napkins. First, cause mussels are messy and also because the quality of the food and drink here deserves it. And although our very sweet lip-ringed server Adam was really trying, I wish we were being served by someone that knew what was going on a little more.]
(5)
Catherine F.
Walked down after a reunion with HG's friends from grade school, high school and college... Couldn't resist the "Bad Kitty" leipziger gose (my first sour beer). Tart and refreshing! Nice laid-back digs on a summer Sunday, with eclectic artwork and friendly service. Great people-watching on the deck adjacent to the old railroad greenway trail.
(4)
Brendan S.
Take a break from the row of frat bars and pop in here for a real meal with a delicious beverage. Not only does this place make their own beer, they have delicious french inspired foods. I tried the Rouge Brugge beer which is a Belgium style that's a little more red. It was very yeasty/bready but filled with a delightful crisp Belgium flavor. I was also fortunate enough to sample a Rhone Valley red called Louis Bernard which was smooth as can be due to its extremely soft tannins. I would suggest that wine for sure! The good was great. Started out with an all locally grown veggie salad and a duck pate. Things always taste better fresh. For the main course some frites with mussels. Both of these had a number of sauces to pair with. And what better way to top it off that with a crepe that was loaded with nutella, cheese and some peaches soaked in grand marnier. Although the peaches were soaked a bit much. Parking was available for $5 next door. If you're looking to keep the night going there were TONS of bars and club-like places all along College Ave a block over. I only wish they had more of their house beers in stock when I was there.
(5)
T. M. G.
I hate this fucking place, so why do I keep giving it chance after chance?- Oh, right: The food is good, and the beer is great. Too bad the service is completely abominable. No establishment that I have ever been to has had such consistently bad service. Brugge- Where do you find these people? What is your hiring process? Does one have to do a certain amount of cocaine each week to be considered Brugge material? Every host, every server, every cook, and almost every tender seems to be high on something or hungover. The hosts: No one ever seems even remotely happy when a customer walks in the door. They seem preoccupied and more often than not annoyed that they have to do anything at all. It actually seems as though they are in pain all the time. When they disappear behind those shiny metal doors to the kitchen are they being beaten by the cooks? Berated by the managers? Or are they reliving how humiliating it was to be fired from them promising career as a sandwich artist at Subway? The Servers: Even the servers at Brugge that are good are so damned weird that there is no way that they could get a job at any other restaurant- the way they saunter about like 90-year-old men regardless of their age (yes, all of them), their consistent distractedness, their complete ignorance of common server courtesies.- When I am done eating and I stop ordering beer there is a distinct possibility that I want my check. Oh, you need to go to the bathroom to do another line? I guess it can wait. But perhaps I'm being too harsh. Maybe these awkward folk are simply the victims of a hostile work environment. I have hated jobs before, but I have never looked as miserable as these people (at least I hope not). Maybe the owner is beating them with whips? Maybe he is doping them with horse tranquilizers? I don't know. If you have to go to Brugge, go upstairs. There, the service is typically rude but prompt. If at all possible sit outside. The fresh air must do something to these people.- My single pleasant experience at Brugge was outside. If you order food the mussels and the stews are phenomenal, but don't ask for more bread.- You might make your server cry.- Seriously, it almost happened to me. I don't know why. It's not like I was asking for free bread. Extra bread is on the menu. It costs $0.75. The beer is truly something you won't find anywhere else in Indy. Too bad they have had so many bottling issues. I would much rather just buy the beer somewhere else. Harvey, Very Bad Kitty, the Tripel de Ripple are hard to beat and almost always on tap. If you get there at the right time of year you might be able to find something extra special as well. Brugge also has a handful of guest taps that won't disappoint. I've found Upland, Founders, Bells, Dark Horse... just name a few. Unfortunately, until the owners of Brugge start hiring competent servers and hosts (or start providing them with affordable mental health care) I will not return. I am tired of spending $20/person for such pathetic "service."
(2)
Libbie V.
Really now. This place has 93 reviews. Is anyone actually going to read this? Anyway, I love this place and have been coming here since they opened. I have never been disappointed with the Brugge. Things that keep me coming back: their own Belgian style beers, buckets of mussels served in a large variety of different flavorful broths, crisp frites served in cones with a multitude of housemade dipping sauces, the restaurant location and outdoor seating, the cool tables with the cone holes in them, and their beef Carbonnade stew and their Waterzooi fish stew on a cold Indiana winter day. Thanks Brugge for always being there for me.
(5)
J H.
I'm a huge fan of the scrambled egg crepe (with roasted tomatoes, dubbel glazed onions and a little swiss cheese) and the spinach salad with the mustard creme fraiche dressing is to die for! That's only part of their menu as they also offer amazing mussels or "Moules Frites" (try the citron version) and mitrailettes (belgian sandwiches piled high with frites). If you order the mussels be sure to get an extra serving of bread to soak up all the yummy juices! I also highly recommend their beers if you're looking for something off the beaten path. If you want a nice, refreshing sour beer reminiscent of overly tart lemonade try the Bad Kitty. If you're looking for something a little more fruity try the Pooka (also sour). Beware though, they are high alcohol brews and just a few can make it a rough night!
(5)
Kristi M.
Found this place because we had dinner and chatted with some locals about local breweries....off the beaten path down a cute walking path. Best sour I have ever had!!! Great bartender and wonderfully helpful staff! We did not eat here so i cannot comment on food but the beers were AWESOME and we took this trip to try all the craft brews in the area so for us, it was the best find of our Indiana trip!
(5)
Marc N.
Great atmosphere... great place for mussels... great crepes... great beer... great service. If you are from out of town this is a go to restaurant. Wating for a table for dinner on weekends can be a little long, (up to an hour or longer) but well worth it in my opinion.
(5)
Nichole H.
I really really really wanted to love this place. Fries with 10 different dipping sauces? Sounded like my idea of heaven. I'm going with 3 stars for now, but my husband's less-than-steller opinion may have been tainted by the fact that he was sick last week. I'm sure we'll be back (if only due to our friends who love the beer), and I'll update accordingly. I had a Triple de Ripple (spelling?) which was decent. Not much of a beer drinker, but it didn't appear that they had much else to offer. I wasn't blown away though. The fries were REALLY salty, which almost necessitated the use of those dipping sauces. We also ordered the sausage appetizer, and while the mustards were fantastic, the sausages were not. They were boring. I had the duck sandwich, which I thought was delicious, but it came with MOAR fries. Oy. I was already burnt out. Next time I'll remember. Hubby had the mussels which he found boring and bland. The service was not great. My friend had to ask for a water twice, and Aaron had to ask twice for sweetner for his Iced Tea more than once as well. Once the waiter brought the check, he disappeared. I asked another server to cash us out. They were fantastically busy though, so maybe that was a factor? Still not really acceptable, but it happens.
(3)
Divya V.
We decided to break our dining rut this weekend and try something new. We heard about Brugge Braserie during the Yelp Elite Paleo party from the awesome guys at Outliers Brewing. This seems like a really cool place when it's warm out. There were limited tables available for dining so if you are in a large group I would not recommend this place. There is a bar upstairs as well. They have a good selection of beer on tap. I tried the Bloomington persimmon. I thought it was really good. We were told it was a 45 min wait for a table but we were seated in 25 mins! There were a few, albeit good & tasty options for vegetarians. We ordered the Portobello sandwich it comes with frites and two dipping sauces. The frites were really good ... I would not recommend the sweet chili sauce though; It's just sweet... no chili. The French bread was a bit too chewy but I liked the grilled vegetables. We also ordered a crepe with scrambled eggs, roasted tomato, beer glazed onions and cheese. This crepe was ridiculous. The flavors just work! We were pretty full but the dessert crepe was calling my name. It was peanut butter stuffed, drizzled with chocolate and honey and topped with chopped roasted peanuts. The warm crepe melted the peanut butter so when you cut into it ... it oozed out and mated with the chocolate and honey. Yummy!!
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Robin L.
Really awesome mussels. You must must must get the mussels when you're here. The mussel options are plentiful and really run the gamut from good 'ol Provençal to really out there flavor combinations. We opted for one of each--a usual suspect flavor and an "out of the mussel comfort zone" option--which was the Citron (lime, onion and jalapeno). The Citron was the best! Such a surprise as those flavors and mussels don't usually come together. And the Triple Ripple was all it was hyped up to be. So good!
(5)
Joel F.
The upstairs is 21+ so it's great to be able to get away from families and younger kids. The staff is nice and friendly. The food and environment is unique to say the least. The "fritters" (fries) are by far my favorite. They come with dipping sauce and they're fun to mix together. The first time I was there I had the pork plate (I think) and it was just ok. Not really my idea of a meal. The second time I had a chicken plate and that was better. Though it was better, it wasn't enough to make me want to go back just because I can. I feel in my opinion this is more of a special occasion kind of place. If you are in the mood for something different then by all means try this place out....it definitely is worth a shot.
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Annissa M.
Finally crossed Brugge off of my Indy foodie bucket list, and I'm thinking I'll probably return before I move off into the sunset. The frites were some of the best I've ever had -- crispy yet with a little residual grease. We recommend the sea salt balsamic and Rosemary aioli dips. You can't really go wrong with any of the crepes or sandwiches. They brew their own beer and the trippel is what they're known for -- a little tip, they'll cut you off after 2 of those bad boys (10% alc). Would definitely come back with friends.
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Kasey L.
We are not mussel eaters, but I really like the chicken pesto sammie. My husband has tried the meatball (eh) and duck confit (yum!). My father-in-law cleaned his plate after eating the sausage sammie. I wish they didn't serve the fries on top of the sandwiches, but that must be a thing I just don't understand. The fries are the stars for us. Plentiful, well seasoned, hot, and crispy. I like that there are about 12 different sauce options, but I would LOVE if there were more sauces that were non-mayo based. The pesto and house made ketchup are great. We're kind of eh on the honey mustard equivalent and andalouse sauce. It would be great to see some other options that are cream or olive oil based! The vibe and flow of the restaurant are a little weird. You have to walk outside to get to the second floor, which isn't ideal when it's thunderstorming. I think the service is pretty average, but no specific incidents to complain about. Brugge is definitely a solid four stars. We've had two good experiences here and it's somewhere that I'll keep going back to. I like taking out of towners here to give them a little taste of Broad Ripple, and I love the "french fry restaurant?" reaction.
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Emily Elizabeth K.
Tripel de Ripple is a very effective beer. I said this last night, multiple times, after only one. Portobello sandwich was great. I loved all the sauces, especially spicy curry and pesto. My fries were overcooked, many of them I didn't eat, which was disappointing. They've been perfect in the past. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends, but for 2 dinners and 2 large beers, you can still have a tab under $30.
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Kristen W.
I love Brugge. I've never had the fortune of visiting Belgium but I love the taste of it at Brugge. Tripel de Ripple is an outstanding beer and the food is excellent.
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Amy P.
Terrible service! Took my son here about a month ago and the waitress was as slow as she was rude. I watched her to see exactly what was going on and why EVERYTHING took so long and realized that she served one table at a time, no checking with other tables for anything. No exceptions in over 30 minutes that I watched.
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Patricia N.
I've had some pretty great food the last couple of times here. Unfortunately, this last time they didn't have my favorite beer on tap - the Triple. I had to settle for the guest beer - "Pannepeut." Some must haves for me are: 1) Moules Frites - The Jamaican has a nice kick from the jalapeños. Garlic and limes are a plus. 2) Steak Frites / Steak & Eggs 3) Crepes Sauces - sweet chili & roasted garlic aioli
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Sarah K.
Amazing food. That would be my review in a nutshell, however, Brugge is one of the best places in Indy to grab a beer and just hangout with friends.. preferably over their amazingly awesome frites. Or a crepe. This place is on my list of places to take out-of-towners.. we always go here. It's too good not to!
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Chris F.
Love the frites and dipping options (my favorite is blue cheese dressing) and of course the beers. Underrated in my opinion is the beef stew; it's a must try in the winter.
(5)
Michael B.
Had heard great reviews and was super excited to try the frites and sauces, but came away a little let down. Really like the location and atmosphere, and the tables made so the frites can hang out in the middle are great. The frites themselves were really good, but the sauces were a big disappointment. We tried all of them, and it definitely felt like quantity over quality. There were maybe 2-3 out of 12 that I wanted to try more than a couple of times, and maybe narrowing it down to a 5-6 better options would be helpful. Service was also pretty spotty, as we waited a long time between visits back to check on drinks and to order food. Overall love the idea, but the execution wasn't great when I went, and I'd rather just hit somewhere I know will be on point with a good meal with fries and good ole Heinz or bbq sauce.
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Stirling M.
When I first found Brugge about ten years ago, I was instantly a big fan. L'enorme is a wonderful and massive cone of french fires with awesome, house-made dipping sauces, the crepes are nice, and the mussels are great, but the service in recent years has gone way downhill. The last time I was there I saw my waiter maybe once, and he also stole my wife's water glass before we were ready to leave and acted like they were closing down even though the sign on the door said they were still open for another 45 minutes. The time before that the waiters were condescending and tried to talk myself, my wife, and my mom out of everything we tried to order, and the time before that we were forgotten about after we were seated for about 20 minutes. Management is clearly setting the wrong atmosphere in the restaurant, and the annoying service is starting to outweigh the good food.
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Aninda S.
Sadly had an ordinary experience this time round. The pooka (beer) was not something i'd try again. The frites were good as usual. However the chicken crepes were very salty. Those coupled with ordinary service = 3 stars :(
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Jennie T.
I'm not supposed to drink while I'm on my medication, so I'll admit: I cheated a little bit. I took a few sips of my boyfriend's beer flight. The Triple de Ripple was my favorite; it was really good. We were disappointed to learn that they didn't bottle any of their beers though. We'd have wanted to bring some home to share with our friends. This was the only restaurant in Indianapolis that we visited more than once. We came here two days in a row. The second day, we only had mussels and frites. We chose the creamy lemon broth for the mussels, and it was delicious. A pot of mussels plus a cone of frites was enough to satisfy the both of us. I'd definitely come back to Indianapolis for Brugge.
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Sonya A.
When all you want is a great snack and good beer.. Brugge is your best bet. Man I just adore the large order of fries and dipping sauces! LOVE IT! Don't miss it! And their triple is fantastic. Also drink the home brews there. I've had the moules, I've had the crepes..eh okay. They aren't anything to write home about. Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Location: 3/5
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Steve W.
I visited Brugge with the wife on Saturday for date night. This was my second visit and her first. She isn't a meat or seafood eater, but she was craving fries, and I knew just the place. We arrive around 8pm and were told there was a 40 minute wait. It was raining so the outdoor seating wasn't an option. Understandable wait time. We sat near the entrance for about 5 minutes and discussed whether to stay or walk down to Corner Wine Bar. We decided to stay, and ventured over to the bar for a drink while we waited. On our walk, the hostess told us she had a table ready for us. So our 40 minute wait actually took less than 10 minutes. We were seated at a 4 top in the middle of the downstairs room. A loud area, but we were happy to get a seat so quickly. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the menu. He told me about each of the Brugge beers, and brought me a sample of the one that sounded the best (the Stout). I had a pint and my wife had a couple glasses of wine. As previously stated, my wife is more of an herbavore, and went with the mushroom sandwich (glazed sweet onion, french dijon, crème fraiche, roasted red pepper) with fries. She didn't enjoy the way it was presented with the fries covering the sandwich, nor did she enjoy the mustard based sauce on the sandwich, but she did enjoy the fries. Again, the reason we came to Brugge was because she wanted good fries, so mission accomplished. I ordered the Mussels, which is clearly the best choice at Brugge. I orderd the Noir (brugge black beer, cheddar, bacon, walnuts). The combo was fantastic. As my wife didn't like the mustard sauce on her sandwich, she only ate the mushrooms and not the bread...so I happily used her bread to soak up more of my broth after my mussels were gone. My only complaint about the dish was that it was extremely salty. After discussing that with our waiter, he told me it varies night-to-night based on who is cooking. Either way it was tasty, I just couldn't drink the broth in the end. My only dislike was the sweet chili sauce, which was actually recommended by the waiter. It was very oily and didn't have a strong flavor. Not to worry, because when the waiter recommended it he promissed to switch it out for something else if I didn't like it. He followed through with the promise and and brought me the house made ketchup. The ketchup wasn't very complex, but when I mixed in a bit of the roasted garlic aoli it was a delicious combo. I also had the horseradish dipping sauce, which is good, but not as good as Twenty Tap's horesradish sauce. Back to the fries. After our meal, I asked how they cook the fries. The watier provided extreme detail into the process. He told me the type of oil, the cooking temperatures, and how many times and at what temperature the blanch the fries. I'm not going to write it here, because he basically told me the secrets to their amazing fries...which was probably more than he needed to share. All you really need to know is: The fries are amazing, but they are cooked in Peanut Oil, so beware if you have an allergy. Overall, it was a good expereince and a fun date night. Brugge is not a cheap dinner, but it is an enjoyable one. Go for the beer, mussels, and frites or maybe the duck sandwich if seafood isn't your thing.
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Jennifer L.
Not nominally a gastropub, they're as renowned for their Belgian beer as they are their food, and vice-versa. Brewing is generally not done on-site, but out in Terre Haute. Still, its beloved black, white and sweet Belgian Tripel de Ripple beers are special to Brugge and Brugge alone. Customers are limited to three Tripels: Like some potent margarita recipes or a mean pina colada, this beer is so smooth, you can't even tell how strong it's coming on. But enough about the Tripel. The crepes, mussels and pomme frites are the terrific triad here. Sauces are key, from the homemade dips for the fries (my favorites are the aioli and pesto) to the broth their Prince Edward Island mussels are steeped in. Saffron and buttery Provencal sauces are two of my favorites; red curry infuses the mussels with a musky, heady quality, and it's sooo good to sop up with bread at the end. But I've no deliberation about the best deal in this restaurant: the moules frites, two pounds of mussels and a cone of pomme frites with French bread for $16.95. That and a couple of Tripels (okay, I'm obsessed) should feed two.
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Olivia M.
Brugge, I know it's a little late, but will you be my valentine? Seriously. You have everything to offer. A classy yet cozy atmosphere. Knowledgeable waitstaff. I can bring you home to Mom & Dad and then some - my family loves you, my friends love you, people at my church love you. I see kids eating your Nutella crepes and it warms my heart (side note: those Nutella crepes are fabulous for adults, too). Then there's your menu. Delicious beers. Crispy fries with a wide variety of dipping sauces - I have yet to taste one I don't like, but my favorite is the sweet chili. I first tasted sweet chili while studying abroad in England, and I'm so happy that I can get it close to home! The Brussels sprout crepe - Brugge, if you're already taken for this year (I would understand why), could I at least have your Brussels sprout crepe? Whoever thought up that taste combination (roasted sprouts with goat cheese, fried capers, balsamic, and chili oil) deserves an award, and a big hug. I thought I would never be able to stray from the crepes, but I tried a friend's mussels during dinner last weekend, and they were so good that I might have to get them for myself next time. Thanks for being my favorite restaurant in Indianapolis. I hope we can see each other again soon!
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Ryan B.
This ranking is a 4 almost solely for the mussels. We ate outside just shortly after a rain storm, leaving me ultimately more concerned with avoiding a wet ass than with soaking up the general atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff was nice, and one of them even surprised my friend's daughter with a little toy dinosaur. Definitely not something he had to do...so it was a nice touch. I'm not much a fan of Belgian beer, and unfortunately this place's signature offerings were no exception. The mussels more than made up for this to a point where I might think...no matter how good the beer was it still would have played second fiddle. Hell, we had several other dishes as well...and I can't even remember what they were at this point. Overall, I'd definitely go back if invited...but am not sure I'd go of my own accord.
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Veronica P.
Brugge is our family favorite. It had been a while since our last visit and we each had something new. Tonight I had the shaved brussel sprout crepe. The walnuts, fried capers and goat cheese paired nicely with the Brussel sprouts. Others had the duck confit sandwich, the veal sandwich, steak and eggs, and the duck confit crepe. For staters we had the charcuterie plate and cheese plate. Sad to say we had no room for the persimmon crepe. As always it was delish.
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Benjamin R.
Cool place and the fries are really good. Tripel de Ripple beer is great if you like that Belgian style. Beyond that, if you're not into mussels there's not a lot worth getting excited about here.
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Matthew P.
Overall a great experience! When I walked in, I was instructed to head upstairs by the hostess. The upstairs area was nice with a whole extra bar. The service was top notch all the way through. He had great recommendations when asked and was always present throughout the service. I was disappointed to find out Brugge no longer caries fresh oysters, but I understand because they can be a hassle to keep. I ordered the mussels with the Provencal treatment, fries, and a Belgian endive salad. All of it was fresh and so tasty. I believe Brugge has the best mussels in Indy. Oh, and I saved the best for last...the beer. Brugge has always had the best Belgian beer around. The Tripel is awesome. Brugge's tripel has a slight funk to it which gives it a unique and great taste. Also, the tripel is 10% abv! They always seem to have a sour as well. This time the sour was Hervey, sour ale aged with blackberries. It was light for a sour with fruitiness on the back end...very delicious.
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Steve P.
Nothing screams Belgium like curry muscles. Nonetheless, I recommend them wholeheartedly! Great beers too btw.
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Michael C.
Five stars is maybe a slight stretch, but only slight. It's the only Belgian place in Indy, the food and beer are very good, and now that I think about it, it's probably the best Belgian restaurant I've eaten at outside of Belgium. It says here on Yelp it's not good for kids but it is. They even have a kids menu, and my oldest enjoys the PB&J crêpe. As a general rule, you can't go wrong with the mussels, but last time I got a sandwich and it was quite tasty. Also the charcuterie is top notch. All the beers are good, but the Triple de Ripple is the obvious choice for those who want something different and intoxicating.
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Benjamin M.
Great food and great drink are always a wonderful combination and Brugge Brasserie delivered both during my recent visit. I took Misti Y's great advice and focused on three things: mussels, frites and beer. Of course this was after fighting to find a parking spot outside (limited and busy) and then lucking into a seat at the small bar. I gazed at the dozen of mouthwatering mussel options while my stomach attempted to beat my brain into a decision. I eventually asked the bartender his recommendation and luckily he mentioned one of the versions I was eying up: Classic Blue. While waiting for my meal, I sipped on a His Excellency Dubbel, one of their own smooth, semi-strong dark ales. I also looked over their other drink options and was shocked, yet impressed, to see Victory's Golden Monkey (PA) in bottles. Well done. Eventually the bartender delivered a massive pot, filled with two pounds of mussels topped with blue cheese and bacon, as well as a cone of frites and a slice of French Bread. I wasn't sure if I could finish the whole thing and came pretty darn close, only leaving a few drowning stragglers behind. Naturally, the bread continually begged to be dipped into the sauce and I happily obliged, leaving no trace it ever existed. Brugge was an excellent place to partake in such a heavenly, Belgian trinity. I'd definitely return again. 4.5 Stars. #600
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Aimee N.
Saw the reviews on Yelp! and knew I had to come and try it while in town since I was looking for a good charcuterie plate. I was able to get a table right away and server came by pretty quickly to take my drink order. Very similar to what I was used to in France, service is very laid back and they give you as much time as you need to enjoy your meal. I ended up ordering the charcuterie sampler which came with a variety of cuts of meat and cheese. Can easily feed 2-3 people. I used this as my meal and could only eat a little over half of the plate. I also ordered a small frites and chose the hot curry and roasted garlic aoili as my dipping sauces. The tables were cool, each side had a circular opening to put the frites since they are served in a cone. Nice place to try, if I am back in the area would recommend bringing a second person to share multiple dishes
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Stephanie S.
The White beer is amazing, we ordered two of these and shared the mussels with frites, so delicious! The garlic aioli was particularly delicious. The mussels are served with a chunk of baguette for you to soak up the savory juice in the bottom of the pan, which was wonderful. We frequently order whatever a restaurants specialty is because if anything they should be amazing at that, well Brugge didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is great, service on point and worth the cost. Next time we will be sure to bring out-of-towners as this is a shining gem of a restaurant (and experience) in our beautiful city. Well done Brugge!
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Billy P.
Brugge is a family favorite for us. The food is always awesome and the beer selection is great, too. Rotating taps included the Outlier Rye this time! Love it! My daughter had the steak and eggs. The steak was cooked to perfection and the eggs were just how she likes them. My youngest son had the Duck Confit Mitraillette. My wife and I both had Crepes. Mine was the Duck Breast and hers was the Brussel Sprouts. We woild both order these again. Our server had waited on us before several times and was friendly and helpful as usual. Experiences like these are the norm and the reason that we have been guests at Brugge since 2007.
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Pete F.
I love French fries but don't get to have them very often, but when I get to have them I go to Brugge. They have arguably some of the best fries in town and they come with 10+ home made sauces. The mussels are fantastic and have been spot on every time.
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Tiffany G.
Amazing. One of my most favorite restaurants in Indianapolis. The frites are amazing, especially with the pesto and garlic dips. I love the crepes, they are delicious and the perfect size. My favorite is the artichoke crepe, delicious. Their beers are unique and tasty, and there's a very good selection. Must go!
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Stefan M.
FRITES!!!! (..oh and beer and mussells and crepes as well.) I love their Frites. It might be because of the accompanying sauces tyou can choose from but whatever it is I definitley crave them. Now, I am not the biggest (cooked) seafood fan (i know, i know...) but their mussells are super tasty! I love picking the seasoning/sauce/broth they come in and look forward to trying all of them. In this instance we went with the red curry whcih had a good amount of spice. Perfect for sharing. The duck crepes is my old standby and was better than I remeber on this visit. I was kinda shocked to see that more of thier in house beers werent available and in speaking to a friend we were dining with found out that recently they are only featuring one or two at a time of thein own brews. Not too sure why but I hope this changes. great outdoor seating and I love the large round table in the back for groups (plus their is a hole in the table to put your cone of frites!!!)
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Chelsea K.
First, let me say that the staff here could use some training on how to deal with people. Every time I've eaten at this place I've had to wait at least 5 minutes for someone to show up at the hostess stand to be seated. Typically a waiter or waitress would walk past in that time and completely ignore me, whereas a simple, "Someone will be with you in a minute" would be nice. Every experience with a waiter/waitress has also been unpleasant. They have always been gruff and actually seemed annoyed that they have a table to serve. I must say that their mussels are very good. Their sandwiches, however, are disgusting. They put the fries all over the sandwiches, so you have to dig through the fries just to get to your sandwich. The last time I was there I got the grilled chicken breast sandwich with pesto, which I was pretty excited for. There was barely any mozzarella on it and the pesto was so oily the bread was completely soaked and squishy. The chicken breast itself wasn't even seasoned. I ate maybe 1/4 of it before giving up, fearful that the food was going to give me a stomach ache. As others have mentioned, the fries are very salty. I like all of the fry dips I have had (homemade ketchup, sea salt and sherry vinegar, the aiolis). The dessert crepes are very good, and I also like all of the house beers I have tried from there. Overall, I only go here when my friends want to, and I stick to fries, dessert crepes, and the beers. If you like mussels this place is probably for you. If you're very irritated by bad service, don't go here.
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Thu N.
Hands down best place for mussels and/or french fries in the city! I had to update this and make sure everyone knew. Service was only okay when we went this time as it was slow. But it WAS NYE. Somehow this is the second year in a row we have found ourselves here for New Years Eve. Food is great. And there was hardly a wait for Friday night, big holiday, etc... My favorite sauces are the Provencal, Classic, Beurre Blanc, and Citron The reason it didn't get 5 stars this time is because this is the 3rd time we've been here and they have been out of Tripel
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Jeremy H.
This place is amazing - we go out of our way to stop here when driving through Indianapolis! It's a really cute Belgian restaurant, with mussels, frites (fries), house-brewed beer and crepes. All of the mussels come with 2 pounds and they have a ton of different broth flavors available. The red curry is really really good. It's also served with some crusty french bread that is great for dipping in the tasty broth. Every table in the restaurant has holes cut in the table that are perfect for holding the frites. The fries are thin, crispy and delicious - and most entrees come with your choice of two sauces. The blue cheese and curry sauces were our favorites! They also brew excellent Belgian beer and have a variety of guest brews (but I recommend getting their beer) In particular, they brew sour beers, which are really really good. If you haven't tried sour beers before, they are definitely different from your usual brew...but worth a try. I personally love them! I've only been here for lunches - and never had trouble parking in the private lot. The service has always been fast and friendly. I highly recommend it!
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Erin C.
Stumbled upon a best-kept secret! Visiting from out of town and ate here on a whim--had no idea that we struck gold! The food was incredible! Had the shaved Brussels sprouts crepe with goat cheese, walnuts, balsamic, and fried capers--thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Generous portion too, certainly couldn't finish it all. They brew their own beer, so I tried a flight of 3. As a self-professed beer snob, I was impressed! Recommend their "black" beer. You also MUST try the Belgian style fries. The mustard sauce was particularly delicious. Relaxed, friendly, non-presumptuous atmosphere. If I'm ever back in Indiana, I'd go out of my way to come back here.
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Mike P.
I contemplated between 4 & 5 stars... Never ever have been to BB but have always dreamt about frittes & mussels & crepes to reminisce about my weekend in Brugge 5 years ago. love love! Food was absolutely amazing. Three amigos = l'enorme frittes is perfect. We got all the sauces [most are delicious] and had more than enough fries. Divided by 3 is a wonderful deal. All of us got crepes of different types [sausage, duck breast & artichoke hearts].
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James T.
Food = 2 Price = 2 Experience = 1 I really liked this place in the past. It's now a shell of it's former self. Slow service, bad attitude from the terrible server and fries that looked like they were from the bottom of the fryer. Mostly, it was to the terrible waitress that turned us off... she had a horrible attitude. P.S. the floor under our table looked like a disaster zone full of kids snacks left by the former user... the waitress didn't even offer to clean it up... THIS PLACE IS OFFICIAlLY OFF MY LIST!
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Nebiyu M.
The Brugge is a great place to pickup some wonderful mussels and pomme frites. However they continually disappoint by being out of their delicious Tripple de Ripple. The best local brew in the city....hands down. But its never available. My wife and I will stop in and if the Tripple isn't listed on the board we go elsewhere. This has happened three times in the past few months and I hope to one day have a meal.....and my preferred beer at Brugge.
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J P.
Brugge has been a top pick of mine since they opened several years ago. I brought most of my out-of-town visiting guest here, and it was always a great experience. It had a great dose of relaxed atmosphere with smartly done food and brews. Unfortunately, todays Brugge is not what it used to be. My last 3 visits over the summer, were entirely disappointing. Three times in a row, the Frites, that is the Brugge hallmark, and has been one of the best fry's in Indy at one time, were unservable. The fries should have never left the kitchen. The cones filled with tiny broken end pieces and nary an entire fry in any of the orders we received. Now, this was corrected when pointed out to our server, a very nice guy. But, really, three visits in a row? That is a pattern. A few of the entrees I have had over the years, such as Steak Frites, is not worth ordering any longer. The mussels are still good, perhaps not up to the best of where they were in the past, but still nice. Overall, the food just seems highly neglected and not much put into it at all. Additionally, there are several very nice servers at Brugge who were helpful each time I've had these issues. However, there are a few employees who have some of the worst attitudes I have ever experienced in at a restaurant. In fact, the host at my last visit, was an incredible jerk. I just can't imagine why someone would put him in the front of the house, even in a laid-back establishment. It was rather embarrassing as I brought guests to have a good time and no one was looking for 4 stars by any means, just a relaxing bite and beers and a few drinks. Overall, I just can't recommend Brugge any longer to anyone. As sad as it is for me to write: I think this last visit, in fact, will be my last,. I do hope some new management or energy does a bit of an overhaul to, what once was, an Indy hallmark.
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Emily V.
The beer was incredibly disappointing. the only one worth mentioning was the milk stout. We also noticed they had more guest taps then their own beer - definite red flag. Staff was really nice and attentive, and the physical ambiance was lovely. I liked the copper tables and wood walls. We didn't eat, so I can't remark on the food. But as a craft beer enthusiast, I would not return or recommend to anyone.
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Petra J.
Not what it used to be. We used to love Brugge for the great french fries and flavorful mussels. I have to agree with some of the other reviewers though - quality went down over the last couple of months. Our mussels were of low quality - did not taste fresh at all, also many mussels were closed. The french fries: instead of the usual tasty, crispy french fries - we got a lump of greasy fries sticking together. Not sure what happened with this place. We won't go there anymore - too bad used to be one of our favorite places.
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Giggli T.
Great food! ... My only issues was the service..VERY spotty. But the delicious food makes up for it. Started out w/ a Small Frites. It was great -- we got the curry and vinegar. Vinegar was better even tho it was basic. For entree, I got the mussels. Yea, the 2 pounds. I picked the Jamaican seasoning. For the fries, Curried mayo and Sweet Chili. Wow! Everything was delicious except the curried mayo. There were TONS of mussels. This one is definitely enough for 2 ppl. Will be back!!!!!
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Whitnie E.
Oh how I love Brugge! My sister and I came here on Friday hoping to take advantage of the patio (no luck with that, but we still had a great time!). We tried the charcuterie and cheese platter and were very impressed with their house made meats. The ham was especially good. The cheese was also very good, and my only complaint is that there was not enough of it! We also enjoyed the walnuts, almonds, & apple slices. The only thing we were not really big fans of was the pate, but we are not really pate people, so that explains it. It tasted good, but I didn't like the gamey aftertaste. We split a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc which was delicious and a great pair. Next up, we ordered the Chili flavored mussels and with the frites ordered the aioli sauce and pesto for dipping. I have to say, the pesto was a heat of the moment decision, but it was so good with the frites! It was a complete change from the heavier aioli dipping sauce; it was fresh and light tasting. We really enjoyed the mussels, except the moment when I ate a whole chili. That was not very enjoyable. The frites were so good (and we were feeling the affects of the wine) that we had to order another round. Those things are so good! Next time I come here, I will make sure I get there in time to snag a spot on the patio, relax and enjoy some white wine and mussels. Such a good Broad Ripple hang out place!
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Krista A.
Brugge is weird to me. I love going there to get a giant order of frites with all of the homemade sauces. YUM. They also have a killer Nutella dessert crepe, but let's face it - Nutella makes anything pretty good. What's weird is that so many things on the many look and sound like they would be phenomenal. But I have tried several of their crepes and other dishes and have never been very impressed. They never seem to be properly seasoned, and just leave something to be desired. I'm never tempted to take my leftovers home. That being said, this is a great place to go with a friend for drinks and to share some frites!
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Darci W.
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Indy. The mussels and frites are to die for! I love the variety of dipping sauces for the frites and variety of cooking sauces for the mussles. And the bread to dunk in the mussel sauce just makes the meal beyond perfect! With as many times as we've eaten here, I'm surprised that the mussels are always perfectly cooked. My kids love watching their crepes being made. I swear, I would eat here every week if it weren't so unhealthy to be devouring those frites non-stop!
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Kemi A.
For me, eating mussels can be a scary event. I am always scared I will bite down on a stone. My sister recommended the meal here so I got the provencal (also got the duck sandwich to go). The frites were very tasty. I was eating for one so the meal was a bit too much for me. I ended up taking half the mussels home with me. Very yummy. Would def come back. Decor is very bar like in view. I came in the afternoon so it was practically empty. I have read it can appear worse when restuarant is crowded.
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Jon A.
There are 3 official languages of Belgium: Dutch, French & German; to boot, there is not a language known as "Belgian." Thus, a shifty, fickle bunch. I'm searching here for reasons for the pretty fickle thing that are the experiences at Brugge. Thankfully, their beer is mighty consistent and strong and good, so maybe that's what they're falling back on. Alas... the frites weren't puttin' on the ritz this go 'round -- not as deeply fried, not as rich -- the meatloaf rested on its laurels too much and was more loafy than meaty. Speaking of laurels, loafing & on the fritz... the service. The host here is so damn huggable. He looks like my older brother. Can he please be our server every time? Or, Kevin? is it? That guy rules. And the shaggy young guy that serves upstairs. Every time we've worked outside this trio... it's a big fail. She was sort of a cross between a skittish doe and a jaded turtle. Specific issue: she ignored my table mate / partner / love of my life and that just puts me in a pretty harried mood. However... the wapahani special belgian brown sent my head across the cosmos from wapakoneta to wanamaker. Hi Belgium, Hi Brugge, decide on a language, decide on a pointed way of service! PS I love your bier.
(3)
Angela D.
Love the Broad Ripple vibe, and Brugge did not disappoint. I had a cheese tray with a suprisingly good assortment of artisan cheeses, fruits, nuts and breads (for what looked liked a college bar at first glance) and nice glass of wine to start. I finished with Duck Confit sandwich and their famous frites. The duck was perfectly cooked and the cherry and mustard sauce was a perfect accent for it! The frites are similar to thick handcut fries, but are not in the least soggy, they are also not bettered. Just cooked perfectly. The sauces for the frites are a huge bonus, I tried the sea salt and sherry vinegar and roasted garlic aioli. Just when you thought the fried couldn't get any tastier :) Prices are quite reasonable for the generous (but not grossly oversized) portions. My coworker had a couple of the beers, and was really happy with the waitresses recommendations. Definitely gets croweded at the usual times, so if you don't want to wait, or have a loud crowd to content with go at an off time. We went in the winter, hoping to go in the summer too since the outdoor area looks pretty cool to hang out and grab a bite in.
(4)
Joseph D.
The service here is always marginal at best but the food is so good I just don't care.
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Leigh H.
Fantastic service by Kristen and great conversations with Squeak! Mussels were AMAZING! Salad was Fantastic! And for some reason the iced tea was the best I have ever had. And I have had a lot of iced tea. A++++
(5)
Felix M.
We came there for lunch. The service was excellent; Noah was friendly and knowledgeable about the specials, beer, local area, and food. We had the duck confit, fries, and duck breast/ hot curry/ blue cheese crepe. I had the fries with the home made mayo and ketchup, both were excellent. Fries were fantastic. The duck confit was very flavorful with the cherry compote (I could have used more compote or sauce). The crepe was absolutely phenomenal. Big, bold, flavors in a light crepe. I had a flight of great beer. The Tripel and Black were the best. Had a delicious guest bourbon barrel aged stout. Will definitely visit again when I'm in Indy.
(5)
Ron S.
Try as I might, I just can't be more than lukewarm about this place after about three visits. The ambiance and the beer selection and of course the frites bring me back, but many things seem to detract from the experience. First, the service is slow and the waiters and waitresses do not appear that cordial. In addition, the entrees (but especially the sandwiches) always underwhelm me and they are overpriced. The meatball sandwich was the lone entree I have enjoyed here but you can get a meatball sandwich anywhere really. In spite of this, I do intend to come back for more because of the great selection of beers and the frites with the sauces bring me back to Europe. The red curry and Dijon mustard are my personal favorites but definitely experiment. Overall, I think this place is mostly hype but I think this is a good place for an afternoon tipple with the buddies to share a large bowl of "frites"
(3)
Matt F.
We love to travel and a trip to Brussels and Brugge was on the agenda for next summer. Then my wife got knocked up. And when I catch the guy who did it, there will be hell to pay. Fortunately, we can still head to Brugge Brasserie for some tasty grub and brew. Well, my wife will have to wait a while longer for the brew. The beers are a good example of the style and the Tripel De Ripple usually finds itself in my mouth (hey, I didn't know it was that kind of review). I could probably eat a cone of their fries and delicious sauces for every meal. Don't let my physique fool you...I'm not yet to that level of gluttony. As Rachel said, the seating situation is often a mess. The dining area is small and there is often confusion about which tables are ready and who is next in line. Just go when the weather is nice and sit outside.
(4)
Rachael W.
I can't decide if I should give them 1 star or two. The beer and the "frites" are great and that is where the greatness comes to a screeching halt. The service is the worst I have ever experienced in my 30 years on this planet. Generally when approaching a host stand someone is there with a smile and greeting. Well, not so here. I have had to walk the host through this on multiple occasions. Me: Cocked eyebrow, "Hello? There will be 2 of us for dinner......We would like to sit outside." Host: Continue holding blank stare, check. Once seated, (fingers crossed that the table has been wiped off!) you can expect a wait from 5-15 mins to be acknowledged, It's a crap shoot, literally. Hopefully you won't get the server that looks as though she will burst into tears at any moment. Me: "Can you tell me about the beers you have on tap tonight?" Server: Crinkled up eyebrows, trembling chin, "B-b-beers.....?" I don't want to pay $20 per person for HORRIBLE service no matter how good the meal or beer. I find it highly unlikely that I will be back.
(2)
E H.
The food and beer deserved 4 stars, but the staff deserves 2 stars. I had a blue cheese and chicken crepe, which was delicious and very well done. My friend had the steak frite and some tasty dipping sauce. The portions are large and the kitchen mostly seems to know what it is doing. It may be a Belgian thing, but everything was very salty. We tried two beers, the Reindeer Games and the Tripel. The first was too heavy for my tastes, but well flavored. The second was the mildest tripel I have had anywhere, and I would definitely get it again. But the staff were not helping themselves. Granted, it was New Years Day and perhaps they all had pounding hangovers and hadn't slept the night before, but that isn't my problem and, in my experience as a server, no one cares about your excuses when they are hungry! The host seemed to have a chip on his shoulder about something, and the waitress hardly said ten words to us the whole time. It took me 15 minutes to get a refill on a water. The host also asked if we would like to sit at the bar in front of the kitchen, which is also right next to the door. If we had we would have been cold and bathed in the smell of the deep fryer.
(3)
Kent G.
Very good beer of their own, and also a good list of guest beers. Everything here is Belgian inspired and very tasty. By all means try their signature dish, the moules/frites (mussels & fries). But be warned that while the mussels are excellent and well prepared, the so-called frites are just regular American fries and nothing at all like real Belgian frites. They're very good fries, but NOT frites! This is my only serious complaint her. The place can get very crowded on weekends, which is definitely something to be aware of.
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Myra G.
Amazing fries and sandwiches. The beer sampler was the perfect complement on a warm afternoon on the patio. I wish we would have had room for dessert, but the portions are generous and we were stuffed! Highly recommended.
(5)
Vanessa G.
Crowded on a Tues nite -even at 7pm so I ended up at the crepe bar. Service was fine to me. I love beer - so Triple de Ripple is a must ! Ordered duck confit sandwich bc it seemed too hot of a day to have mussels. Let me say that the frites were the surprise winning side dish & NOT the duck sandwich (bland, not enough cherry to balance the mustard flv). While the beer & frites take me back to travels in Belgium...the sandwich left me disappointed. I'd come back for TrD Ripple and frites/sauces.
(3)
Nick H.
I have only been here a handful of times, and I need to visit more often. The fare is rooted in French and Belgian cuisine with an American twist, and it's delicious. The downstairs area is casual and cozy with the upstairs having more of a sports bar vibe. Brugge is great for three things: mussels, beer, and fries. The impressive selection of moules frites (mussels) is accompanied by varying sauces which everyone should try; especially the Provencal sauce. If bivalves aren't your thing, then choose from the assorted sandwiches and dinner crepes. Main courses aside, one should never leave Brugge without having some fries and some beer. The fries are great by themselves, but you should make some selections from the menagerie of tasty dipping sauces. Good beer is a highly subjective topic, so I cannot advise which is best nor would I attempt to do so. However, the Triple de Ripple is my favorite. Alas, the establishment strictly enforces its two drink maximum for this beer due to its potency. If your hunger is not completely obliterated after your meal, then order a dessert crepe. Once you leave Brugge, the only indulgence you will be wanting is a cigarette.
(4)
Mark H.
Brugge is a great choice simply for the quality and flavor of their foods. Amazing frites, mussels, and some ingenious crepes. The duck confit crepe is close to heaven on a plate. So why the 2 stars? Well, on multiple occasions Brugges has failed to deliver the food in any manner which could be considered pleasant. While dining or attempting to dine at Brugge I've encountered ambivalent hostesses, a phone that goes unanswered, no take-out service, and wait staff that would rather flip the table than smile at you. Makes it pretty tough to drop $20-30 a person if your service is laughable. Unfortunately I have simply crossed Brugge off my list when entertaining friends or looking for a date night dinner. I really wish the owners of Brugge would fix this problem. It's nothing too difficult to solve. Just staff your establishment with people who understand that Customers are valuable. Offering take-out service would go a long way as well. At least then I could skip the aloof attitudes and just enjoy a great tasting meal.
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Jayelynn W.
Let me start by saying that moving out of Indianapolis and away from my family and friends was very hard. Leaving my favorite eateries was even worse! When you walk in and can watch them making crepes while you wait for at table, is enough to make you want to jump the bar and steal the jar of Nutella from the chef. Take a deep breath and hold it together - I promise it will be worth it. Go over to bar and grab one of their tasty beers - my favorite is the Pooka - a nice sour ale that I (not a beer drinker) has grown to love. As you look over the menu and try very hard to make a decision, let me offer a few tips. The Brugge Sausage Board is a great way to start the meal; sausage, mustard, cheese, pine nuts, etc. Both of the stews are delicious. I prefer the Waterzooi - the Belgian fish stew my husband usually orders and I munch on. I must admit I haven't had any of the crepes on the menu, usually opting for the crepe du jour special. The mussels are fantastic. I prefer the Cajun with andouille sausage, tomatoes and spices or the Noir with their Black beer, cheddar cheese, bacon and walnuts. You cannot go wrong with the Steak and Eggs - my favorite on the menu! The hanger steak is always cooked properly and seasoned to perfection with simple salt and pepper. It's then topped with two sunny-side up eggs and a layer of frites with your choice of dipping sauce. The dipping sauce choice will be equaly as difficult. I always go for two cups of the roasted garlic aioli. I'm not kidding - if they jarred it, I'd be getting a weekly shipment in Arizona. My husband prefers the plain aioli and the horseradish sauce. My parents are very picky eaters, but I convinced them to go try the "weird" food at Brugge one weekend. My father loved the Belgian style veal and pork meatloaf with blue cheese. My mom opted for the grilled chicken sandwich with tomato confit, fresh herb pesto and fresh mozzarella - my alternative if I'm not in the mood for Steak and Eggs. My husband loves the duck confit sandwich with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leeks. I never thought I'd find duck tasty, but this sandwich is delicious! As for dessert, you cannot leave - no matter how full you feel - without having a Nutella crepe with raspberry sauce (no creme fraiche for me). Split it among the table if you have to, but get it. You will be licking the plate when you realize that the last bite is gone. You will have to pay to park on Friday and Saturday nights, but finding a spot is not usually an issue and it's only $5. Be prepared for a wait if you're with a large group on those nights as well. As long as all parties are over 21 you can sit upstairs and that will help with the wait. Lastly, Sqeek and Noah are the best servers I've ever had at any restaurant. They can describe the menu, in great detail, from memory and offer the perfect beer pairings. They are friendly and will remember you when you come back. What I miss most is visiting with both of them on Sunday mornings for lunch with my husband. We've gotten to know both of them well and always make a point to be seated in their sections when we return home for a visit.
(5)
Rene L.
What a great brew pub and eclectic food find! Brews of great quality Belgium style. Food is excellent....variety of muscles, crepes (not breakfast), stews, soups and other. Knowledgeable staff and great service. A must if in Indianapolis.
(5)
Paula K.
I indulged in the largest cone of fries I have ever seen, I think they came with 10 types of dipping sauce, the garlic was my favorite! I had one of the fruity beers, it was pink and it was very tasty. We ordered several pots of mussels, the portions were large and the broth selection was fantastic. Service was very good, like the casual outdoor seating. I don't live in Indy so as a visitor, I thought Brugge was A-OK!
(3)
Jonathan K.
This is a favorite spot for the family; we eat here at least once per month. Good frites, amazing sauces, fantastic beer. I haven't said anything else that most other rabid fans haven't. I don't know what I waited so long to try the stew. Fantastic stuff. Just about everything I've had here has been good. The only item I didn't like was the crepe with ham and goat cheese. The mustard was a little too strong for it.
(5)
Emily U.
I know this is a harsh thing to say to anyone or anything, but I think Brugge needs to grow up. It was a real contender on the Indianapolis dining scene when it debuted a few years ago; it offered a unique concept, specializing in local brews and something outside the sports-bar-and-grill-type food that's ubiquitous in central Indiana. But nothing seems to have changed since then, and a lot more establishments are challenging the status quo. Each time I've been to Brugge, I'm a little less enchanted by the experience. And that's hard to do when one of your central offerings are French fries with myriad things to dip them in. I do still like the fries, though I've never drooled over any of the sauces I've tried (though the Dijon/maple syrup one is pretty good). The veggie crepes are just so-so. The last time I went, I sampled the Portobello, artichoke, roasted tomato crepe, which was not served crepe-style, but more like a taco salad with the crepe as a bowl, and the flavor was completely overpowered by the acidity of the tomatoes. It needed some kind of sauce and different proportions and to be served like a crepe, not a stew in a crepe basket. While waiting for a table, the bartender declined to give me a taste of a beer I was considering ("we're not allowed to give samples"), which is the first time I've ever heard that anywhere and which seemed especially unfriendly in given central Indiana's current climate of microbrew-fanaticism. I'm not a huge fan of Belgian-style ales (too sweet; get me drunk too quickly) and, if I'm not in the mood for one when I'm here, I usually have a tough time picking out something to imbibe. But I had to cast my lot with the IPA I was not allowed to preview. That just added to the general blah vibe that characterized the bartender, our server and the place in general. No one seems to smile here. I do kinda get why people love Brugge, but it's starting to seem overrated to me.
(3)
Jeremy R.
The stars are for the food. The fries, mussels, and crepes are mouth-watering! However, the service is hit or miss and more often than not, it's miss. On this particular evening, the waiter was outwardly annoyed that we came in at 10pm and disgruntledly sat us. He carried this attitude throughout the entire meal and made no attempt to even fake niceness. 1 star for service. I'd still come back for the food, though.
(4)
Rowan H.
First, they brew some of the finest beers I have ever tried. The Triple and Black are my two favorite beers from anywhere. Period. The Black is smooth and heavy and a great beer to enjoy in the Fall or Winter. It is perfect. The Triple has a great sharp flavor that goes down easy. I like it better than Chimay or Duvel or any of the other great Belgian fine ales. I will have to admit that the last couple times I have been to Brugge, the triple was served warm. Not room temperature warm, but lukewarm. It was actually undrinkable. When I asked the barkeep about it, he gave me some lame excuse and acted very inconvenienced to get me a different beer. It was strange and I won't hold it against them, too much. If you get anything but the frittes and Mussels, you will probably be disappointed. The other food isn't bad, but it is just average in my book. The Mussels are fantastic...you can't go wrong with any of the flavors. I enjoyed the Provencal and Red Curry, but I have heard that the Classic Blue is fantastic, too. The Poplar Syrup + French Dijon is easily the best dipping sauce. It is sweet yet has a nice kick with the mustard. Great place and I am never disappointed!
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Luan N.
I left dinner plans up to Paul on day 2, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Provencal moules frites in which the mussels were cooked in a broth of french butter, herbs, shallot, garlic, and chardonnay. I didn't quite taste the butter and herbs, but I nevertheless enjoyed the mussels. The best part of the frites, we got to choose 2 out of the 11 condiments. I felt like a wide-eyed kid in a candy store. There were so many enticing flavors like sweet chilli, popular syrup / french dijon, hot curry, sea salt w/ sherry vinegar; but I opted for the roasted garlic aioli and fresh herb pesto. Paul ordered the steak frites which had a nice pepper coated layer. Amish got the wit beer battered cod crepe. I think they could have seasoned the cod a little more, but the crepe and filling was amazing. What won me over the top with Brugge was the beer. I liked the microbrewed Triple de Ripple so much, I went to the liquor store next door to get me a 750ml bottle for my trip back to Chicago. Yes, that was my honky tonk version of duty free shopping at an international airport before returning home.
(5)
Me G.
We come here at least four times a month. Sad thing is that they don't recognize you despite us ordering the same thing every time. Oh well, fries are killers. Steak and egg a great paleo option.
(5)
Deuce D.
What a waste. I used to avoid Brugge because the food was good, but the service was awful. Was finally convinced to go back and found the service improved but the food completely boring. . Yes, they do a good french fry...and that's what's supposed to excite me? Wow. You can fry a potato and make more sauces than I generally find at any one spot? None of said sauces are fantastic, but we are supposed to be impressed by the variety. Ugh. The dinner crepe I had was not good...and when I told the waiter I found it overwhelmed by the overuse of onion, he came back with "there aren't onions in it; they use leeks..." Really? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le… Here you go... Ugh. The Nuttella crepe was good. Again, I'm supposed to be impressed with the ingenuity of putting a delicious topping (out of a jar) in a glorified pancake? Nutella is good...on just about anything. Save yourself the money. Go to McDonalds and get a large fry, then to Kroger to get some Nutella and you've accomplished 90% of what these folks have.
(1)
Drew D.
Brugge is the closest yer gonna get to Brussels here in landlocked Central Indiana. The beers & frites are the stars here, comparable to what you'd sup on near Grand Place, except here you're neighbored by a McDonald's and the corner liquor store instead of 17th century gilded architecture and omnipresent waffles. Alas! The tripel is their most known brew; you'll only need a couple, which is good, since you can only get a couple. Lately, their forays into sour beers (a rare breed in the States) have been hitting the spot, pungent-yet-fruity, tart-but-refreshing. Try one! There are generally a black, weizen (lighter style, boasting notes of banana & clove), and guest taps as well. The frites come with an array of dipping sauces, so you won't have to be too choosy. Crepes are served with a small salad of greens, and are often sizable enough for two. The nutella raspberry crepe is surely one of the greatest combinations around. I find the sandwiches (and service) a bit dry. A more pliable, fresh bread would do wonders, and truly evoke the street sandwiches of Belgium, where you can't go outside in the morning without witnessing a myriad of bread trucks zipping around.
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Len L.
This is where you want to eat. I've been here a couple of times and been pleased with each visit. This time I had the fish stew, a mixture of cod, mussels and potatoes in a light dairy broth. I think I would have been happy with just mopping up the broth with the bread. Yum! The fires are, well, the best ever. There is a tight selection of Belgian food on the menu that I would really love to try. Need to go back and do it! Don't forget that this is a brewpub. The Belgian-styled beers are well made and delicious. There is a good selection of guest beers too. Head upstairs in the evening for shuffleboard and darts. Be careful what you order upstairs though. I was playing shuffleboard with mu buddies upstairs and ordered the giant cone of fries. When the delicious fries arrived we became so distracted eating the fries that some women who wanted to play shuffleboard nicely and politely asked us to choose between eating the fries and playing shuffleboard. We happily handed over the pucks.
(5)
Eric J.
One of my favorite places to go when in Indianapolis on business. So far I have only tried the mussels and frites. Both are excellent. Homemade ketchup for frites was awesome. House brews were also very good. Only complaint was they didn't have wifi, but a minor complaint. Otherwise highly recommended.
(4)
JJ K.
Incredible Pomme Frites cone with awesome selection of dipping sauces! Great home brew beers, a tripel will definitely knock you on your ace! I've tried several different types of the mussels and they are all excellent, but hands down the red curry thai basil ones are the best! Overall, a great place to check out if you are a beer drinker and like belgian type foods. Ambiance is pretty simple, nothing to exciting, but does the trick.
(4)
sassy l.
The last three times I've been to Brugge, it's been lunch. So, alas, no brews. I thoroughly enjoy sharing a bucket of mussels. Outstanding! Delicious & tasty! Remove about half of the mussels to get down to the broth- that's what the bread is for - to dip into the broth. Really yummy!
(4)
Ruben L.
Another place in Indy that will get repeat business??? Who would've thunk it!? So for my big 300th review (THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!, sorry, war flashback), I wanted to have it be a place that I actually liked. With the luck I've been having with Indy restaurants, I thought it might take me a while to get to this, but low and behold, here it is. I went here last nite with my wife for a "meet up" (and no I don't mean anything dirty by that, it was for the "New to Indy" people). What was cool about this is that with there being 8 of us, I got to see and hear what people thought about a number of dishes. For those of you who dont' know, this is a Belgian joint that specializes in beers, crepes, and frites (french fries). AMBIENCE- this definitely seems like a pretty hip place. As with most places in Broad Ripple, you had a pretty good mix of youth and "hip" older folks. The tables were metallic (bronzish) and had holes in them, where servers would put your fries (unless you got the "L'Enorme, more on that later). There didn't seem to be tons of seating, but they were able to accomodate our party of 8 (though I was scrunched in, not cool). SERVICE- our server was your stereotypical "Alt" type. He was very chill, and was very helpful with and knowledgable about the menu. He made several suggestions to our group, most of which were well received. He was fairly attentive, and all in all, a good server. MENU- So I don't know exactly what qualifies as Belgian cuisine, but the menu had soups, salads, crepes (both entree and dessert), sandwiches, mussels (with different types of sauces), and of course french fries. The big draw with the french fries being you got a variety of dipping sauces. Their beer "menu" was more or less the server telling you what they had, and making recommendations based on what you like. It didn't seem like there were TONS of dishes, but more than enough to make you look it over at least twice. FOOD- Our group started out with the L'Enorme fries. This was a great start. They basically gave us 2lbs + of french fries to split, and they served 'em with all 12 of their dipping sauces. The fries by themselves were great- well seasoned, some crunchy, mostly soft, overall great. Unfortunately none of the sauces were labled, and none of us kept our menu, so we didn't know what was what. Most of them were pretty good though. For dinner I tried a protabello and eggplant crepe, and my wife got the pork loin with goat cheese crepe. I've had crepes before, and wasn't overly impressed, but both of ours were very tasty. By itself, it probably wouldn't have been enough to fill me up, but combined with the fries, I think I had the perfect portion. My crepe was uber tasty. The portabello was seasoned well, and not oily, and the egg plant paired very well with it. My wife's pork loin was great as well. Tender, moist pork loin paired with goat cheese. The goat cheese was ok, but the pork certainly stole the show. Other people at our table had gotten sandwiches (which come with even more fries), salads and soup. One person had a dessert crepe for her meal, and she really enjoyed it. Overall, I think the food went over well with everyone. OVERALL- I went to a place like this in San Diego before, and was unimpressed (Belgian Frie). Maybe it was the withered expectations, but I really enjoyed this place. My wife and I both excited to try other things on the menu in return trips. I would say if you're looking for something off the beaten path, check this place out. We went on a week night so it wasn't that bad, but I imagine this place gets packed pretty quick on the weekends. Chuck Norris Rating- Leonidas Kick!
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Colin G.
I've been here several times now and plan on coming back in the future when we're in the area. First off, let me say that I really like them overall. One of their major strongpoints is their house beer: fantastic. I ran across their Tripel de Ripple at Bazbeaux and was blown away. An excellent representation of that style based on what I've had from this country and from Belgium. Their other beers are pretty true to the style of the latter country, with a few twists. They even have at least one sour on tap most times, which is tough for most people to stomach but is only good news for a beer snob like myself. For those uninterested in the Belgium house beers, their guest taps are always excellent and provide a nice variety. As far as the food goes, this is one of the few Belgian restaurants in the state that I'm aware of so, although you certainly can't compare it to what you find in Belgium, I think they still do a very good job. The sandwiches run about $10 (Urban Spoon has $$$ for this place, which is another reason not to use Urban Spoon) and come covered in frites, which are pretty much fries except they're much more brown, thicker and are not crispy. You can choose two dipping sauces for your frites, many of which are good, all of which are interesting. The sandwiches are served on a nice, soft roll. The ones I've had have all been excellent. The frites are also excellent. I directly compare them with the only other Belgian place I know of in the state (New Albanian Bank Street in New Albany, which also brews its own beer), and I would choose this place for the food. Kind of a toss-up on the beer. New Albanian is damn good. The one star gone is for the service. The service is always terrible here. I feel somewhat bad when I bring people here to try the food and beer and then they get pissed off about the service. Hey, it sucks, but you deal with it. I just wish the restaurant would deal with it instead of having the customers do so. I also dislike that the patio is so smokey. If it's a nice day but you don't feel like having a side of carcinogenic ash flavor with your sandwich, then you have to stay inside. They have both an upstairs and a downstairs patio, so it would be nice if one was non-smoking. That may be wishful thinking in smoke-happy Indiana though. Parking is also an issue but, hell, it's Broad Ripple, so that's just a given and not worth bitching about. I would encourage anyone to come, particularly if you're a fan of beer or you're familiar with Belgian brasserie style food.
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Cathleen H.
I wish I could shout from the rooftops how much I love Brugge. Whether it is the mussels and frites or the hanger steak, this is definitely the meal I would want on my death bed. The garlic aioli and pesto aioli are my two choices for dipping and I can't wait to go back for more!
(5)
Mark G.
Mussells and Belgium Pale ale....so Yumm. Local goodie
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Jonathan P.
AMBIANCE: "Meh" Okay. SERVICE: NIL, slovenly, unattentive, not rude but somehow not friendly FOOD: N/A VALUE: Poor BEER: Just Gross Beyond the lovely artwork on the walls, perhaps, there is nothing positive to say about Brugge Brasserie in Broadripple. Our group came in at 5:15 without reservations. We waited at the entrance for 20 mins before being told that the next table (that had been vacant, but not cleared for at least 10 mins) was for another group that was waiting at the other entrance. One man, not sure his role, stood in the corner the entire time--waiting on what, I do not know. (Incidentally, this man ended up being our "server.") We decided we'd waited too long to go elsewhere since we had a 7:00 PM engagement; so, after 25 mins we were finally seated at the four-topper that was available the entire time... the waitress/hostess didn't have the sense to offer other seating arrangements prior to our fifth inquiry. There were 2 gentlemen about the bar (one being the aforementioned "server"), but neither seemed interested in serving or even acknowledging any of us as we approached the bar multiple times. I chose to order only a beer, which I understood to come in pint size--but so very glad it didn't. The nine ounces of "Replic Ale" I was brought was entirely too sharp for a Belgian Ale (as advertised), too bitter and shapeless--just this bubble of overly-"hoppy", brackish, raspy, almost soapy tones that sat like sick in the throat --truly vile stuff! (Skunked beer is more palatable.) Even so, approaching with an open mind, I tried to appreciate the brew and searched for any hidden flavors or subtle redeeming qualities. I found none. At best, I could manage only a few swigs of the putrid stuff--which surprisingly ended up being almost half the tiny glass. This cost me $4.36+tax ($4.75) by the way. That's almost $140 per gallon, for some perspective. I can't speak to their food, because I chose not to order anything. I left feeling empty and ignored. A very unflattering experience. The one thing this place does exceeding well is to tell would-be customers to "STAY AWAY!" The space would be better used for parking--which is preciously sparse in that area. Although this might be intentional as another way of warding off "guests."
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Nick K.
We drove through Indianapolis, and my wife found Brugge Brasserie as a nice stop for dinner. This is a Belgium brew pub, and the description did not disappoint. The house beer was amazing, but they also had a few craft brews available as well. They are known for their pomme frites- basically fancy French fries- that were amazing and crispy, and you can choose from a ton of dipping sauces (try the sesame mayonnaise). I tried the steamed mussels, which is another of their specialties, You get a 2 lb serving in a pot, and they have every combination of toppings you could imagine. I tried the bacon and blue cheese, and at first I was squeamish about what it would taste like, but once they placed that pot in front of me with fresh baked roll for dipping, I couldn't stop eating- yum! My wife had the duck sandwich, and it was also amazing. The other deliciousness they have here are their crepes. We had a dessert crepe with Nutella, and it was awesome. They had other dessert crepes, and sandwiches made with crepes, too. Honestly, I saw nothing come out of the kitchen that didn't look fantastic. And the area around it, Broad Ripple, is a great place to take a walk and do some shopping.
My current benchmark for mussels is Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, another Belgian Gastropub of sorts. While very good, I hesitate to call Brugge's much vaunted "mussels" excellent primarily because were quite small, between the size of a penny and nickel. I'm not sure if this is a seasonal thing with mussels from Prince Edward Island, but mussels of this size simply didn't taste strong enough to counterpoint the "Belgian Classic" broth. On this basis alone, I'd give the restaurant three stars. However, three things especially stood out: 1) Beer: Superb. The Belgian Dark Ale and a sour-style beer I had were spectacular. 2) Frites: Accompanying the mussels, these were excellent. Fried to crispness and rich color. 3) Cheese: I cannot remember the exact name, but it was a generous portion (almost the size of a deck of cards) of a hard, rich, buttery cheese that accompanied the sour ale perfectly. As an aside, I'd note that the service was strangely brusque, but I chalked it up to local temperament. All in all, I would not hesitate to return to try their other Belgian offerings, but would ask the server about the mussels prior to ordering them.
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Kyle B.
I never thought that service could ruin a restaurant for me.......congratulations Brugge! I have eaten at this restaurant many times and the service is always terrible (one server in particular). Two nights ago we had dinner at the Brugge and had the pleasure of being served by the same miserable guy that serves us almost every time. He was rude and pushy through the whole meal and as he was cleaning the table he spilled sweet chili sauce all over me and my girlfriend's shoes and legs, which is even more concerning now that I have read through the reviews and seen that this has happened to another. The server did not apologize and did not offer a towel, he simply said, "I hate when that happens." The next day I tried to contact a manager and both times I called I was told that I couldn't talk to a manager, and that I would have to email her. I would NOT recommend this restaurant and I will NEVER be returning!
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Kjirsten K.
Brugge is a unique Belgium style brew pub located in Broad Ripple. The beers are delicious and the selection varies from visit to visit, there's always something fun to try. My favorites are the black, tripel de ripple, and the pale ale with a touch of chamomile. The food is delicious; the mussels are a favorite for those who enjoy mussels. They have several different flavor options from curry to blue cheese and bacon. My favorites on the menu are the chicken pesto and meatball sandwiches as well as the steak frites. All the sandwiches as well as the steaks are served with more frites than you know what to do with. Portions are huge and I always have leftovers. The frites are well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and come with a choice of dipping sauces. My favorite dipping sauce is the pesto. My only complaint is the ketchup, it's a homemade ketchup and has a weird cinnamon flavor. I like ketchup with my fries and it's disappointing that they don't have a ketchup I enjoy. I'm not saying they need to get the stuff in the red squeeze bottle, but maybe a tweak to the recipe could help.
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Dave L.
Well this place is amazing. I was in Indianapolis visiting friends and they took me here. I was skeptical, as being from Chicago, I automatically assume all restaurants in all other cities are inferior. Yes, that makes me a snob but whatever. This place completely blew me away. The micro-brew beers here are all incredible, and they are a must. The cheese board had a very nice selection, and was very good. For mains, I tried my girlfriend's Provencal mussels which was great (who doesn't love garlic). I had the Duck confit with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek - sandwich and it was simply amazing. The fries with dipping sauces that come with each sandwich were also outstanding. I can't get over how good this place was. Next time I'm in the area I am DEFINITELY coming back. If you live in the area and you haven't been, I just have to ask, why do you hate yourself?
(5)
Willie S.
How have I not reviewed this before! As a late comer to the Brugge I was stumped by the awesome quirkiness of the place. I had been told it was unique - at least for Hoosierland - and it was. Our first waiter - wow - Crusty the Clown as a humanoid - and he got a deserved big tip. He was a character and a bit crusty but I love characters. The frites and the sauces are good to great. The beer - especially the one that you can only buy two servings was great - and I understand the restriction. The crepes were appreciated by the group - and the mussels were a solid effort and appreciated by the consumer. A strong 4 stars here. Enjoy its uniqueness - if you are crusty - go somewhere less unusual.
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Michael Z.
Pretty simple. A lot of people have really talked this place up, and I wasn't all that impressed. The space was nice. But the food has to live up to the atmosphere. They've got a great area for lounging upstairs, playing darts and having a beer. The menu is over-priced and presented nicely. I think what bothered me dearly is the touting of their fries when I would rather have had them next door at Mickey D's. If you're just wanting to get your drink on though, you'll be in good hands. You may not want to check your bank account in the morning, though.
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Theresa K.
I tried Brugge last night for the first time ever. It was alright. I'm not sure what I was expecting. Maybe I wasn't really expecting anything... Or maybe I was expecting more without really expecting anything in particular? I had heard that the mussels were delicious. I LOVE mussels, but I was alone in that boat, and the 2 pounds of muscle portion seemed like a bit much for me at the time, so I figured I would come back another time. I ended up ordering some sort of fruity beer. It was pretty good. VERY sweet and bitter. Almost wine-like, but good. After I had gorged myself on my dinner, I was glad that I had gotten the fruity beer because I don't think I would have been able to continue drinking any other type of beer with my stuffed belly. For dinner, well, the menu didn't leave much for me to actually give you a name of what I had. So. For dinner, I had some sort of meatball, and something (beer?) swiss cheese blah dee blah. Yeah. That was the name of it, or soemthing like that. Thank you for giving me a name to call in for short. And ordering it? Do I call it meatball and you just know before I finish? Or do I finish the whole name (or rather, construction of the meal) of it? All it all, it was okay. The bread was a bit stiff, as it was toasted, and swallowed the meatballs, cheese and sauce. The fries (OH, SORRY! Frites!- They were fries, really) were not special. The sauces were special, though. I ordered horseradish and sesame mayo. I usually feel kinda bad getting mayo- like I should be making a more healthy choice for myself, but I LOVE sesame. The horseradish was good, but man, that sesame mayo was GREAT! Really, the food was eh. The beer was pretty good (I'm sure I'll like the regular wheat. Actually, I tried the black wheat, and it was really good! )- The ambience was nice- I liked the atmosphere a lot, even if we were getting eaten alive by mosquitos and had several visits by either separate spiders or the same one. I might change my mind when I go back for the mussels, but I thought the food was pretty mediocre. I had heard so much about the frites, and eh. They ARE open 'till 12:30, though. I like that, so there's more chance to win me over. I'm a late night diner, and I'll be back to give it another shot.
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Tim H.
I like this place for its two main draws; fries and beer. Yeah, I'm a simple guy, but they two these things incredibly well. The fries are always hot, the dipping sauces are always delicious, and the beers are always plentiful. The other menu items including the sandwiches and the crepes are good, but on occasions hit and miss. For instance the duck confit sandwich is excellent, but the last time I had the veal meatloaf it was cold (but tasty all the same). The place is always quite loud, and the delicate flower petals I call ears cannot handle the drunken screams which often echo throughout this place. Otherwise, it's a great place to grab a plate and a mug and sit back for a bit.
(3)
Bryn K.
Great Mussels and Frites with so many dipping sauces it's mind reeling. My son loves their duck. Broad Ripple itself is a fun place to go out and have a great evening. This place shows Broad Ripple's uniqueness!
(5)
Jo K.
Food is ok, but Dessert Crepes are amazing. Skip dinner and go for dessert crepes.
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Aboud Y.
Ok, I was thoroughly impressed. This place was great, and would survive anywhere (e.g., NYC, Chicago, San Fran) let alone in Broad Ripple, Indiana. Their mussels were tasty and well-prepared and they had a good variety of options / flavors. I had the Provencal with butter, shallots, garlic, and Chardonnay. C'est Magnifique! And the frites? Oh the frites! Could be the best fries I've ever had...ok, maybe not, but darn close. Golden and crispy on the outside and potato-y on the inside. Lots of good dipping sauces to pick from too (incl. homemade ketchup)...though I think these could have still been better. Ok, now the surprise showstopper of the night...the STEAK! Yes, the steak was absolutely perfect. Warm, tasty, and juicy. Absolutely delicious. I'd go back just for this. Add in a nice ambiance, decent service, and a good menu of Belgian style brews (try the Triple or Quad Ripple) and wines and we have a serious winner. My favorite restaurant near Indy/Fishers so far. And I didn't even have room for Nutella crepes for dessert. There will be a next time.
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Heather B.
If you're looking for a place that offers heavy meals this is the one. Not being much of a meat and potatoes person I don't plan on revisiting. However, their fries are excellent and you're able to select from an array of dipping sauces. The place is pretty small.
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Meagan B.
Beers and frites that is what you need to know and that is what you need to go for. Don't mess around with the crepes, just go for the two items that make this place great, beer and frites oh and I would be missing a lot if I didn't remind you to indulge in the sauces and don't be shy to order more. Bottom line, get some friends together order some beers and frites! You're welcome.
(4)
Katie B.
Good beer but now that I can buy it elsewhere, I'll never go back to the Brugge. The service is unbelievably horrible, probably the worst I've ever experienced. I don't know if they didn't consider me upscale enough to be there or what but it's just not worth being snubbed to get an above average beer.
(1)
Josh R.
Deafening Packed Hours of waiting before during and after meal. Criminally understaffed Nowhere to park Other patrons are unpleasant Excellent Prices Unique Beer Crispy hot fries Hit or miss sauces Tasty little machine guns
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J T.
I don't know, the ham and Swiss crepe was pretty damn good. Its in Broad Ripple so that's a plus. Its got kind of a college bar divey feel I don't mind. The tables are big and woodish. Its not exactly like Brugge, but even Brugge isn't exactly like Brugge. I could hang out here some more I think.
(3)
Todd F.
I love the overall atmosphere of Brugge, and the frites and dipping sauces are as good as advertised, but I've gotta tell ya -- my entree left something to be desired. I ordered the hangar steak (medium rare), and while the inside matched that description, the outside was burnt to a crisp and tasted like charcoal. I realize that some may like their steaks to be cooked this way, but for me, it took away all the natural flavors of the steak. My friend ordered the mussels -- that seems like a better way to go.
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Tristan S.
I've been to Brugge at least a dozen times, both for dining/drinking and just drinking. It's a solidly reliable place and one of our favorite hangouts. The menu is interesting: lots of oysters, fries and crepes. However, if you're vegetarian, the menu gets old quite quickly, and you'll have to resort to trying meat dishes minus the meat upon repeat visits. I seldom eat meat, and have yet to find a favorite dish here. The fried-cod crepe and egg/swiss crepe are both good, but heavy and extremely flavorful - almost too much to have often. The fries are good, but like some other reviewers, I agree they have too much salt, which detracts from the delicious dipping sauces (the fresh ketchup is outstanding!) The beer is the main reason to visit. Though they have a minimal selection, their house-brewed beverages are quite good, though with intense flavors and higher-than-average alcohol content, be careful about having one too many! The downstairs level is very cramped and has been busy nearly every time we've visited, and it can get noisy quickly. The fairly new upstairs level is more spacious, and it has some nice games, though I wish it had more. Outdoor dining is a plus here: it's on a relatively quiet corner in Broad Ripple next to the Monon, great for summer sunsets & people-watching. If only Brugge would expand - their beer selection, space, and menu!
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Anny W.
The waterzooi (fish and veggie soup/stew) was fantastic. So was the mussel. The chocolate beer definitely added to the experience. Fries were good but I've had better. Adding this place to my list for Indianapolis if I ever return to this city. If you have just one night/one meal in this town, don't bother with other places, head to Brugge.
(5)
Phil Y.
The Brugge's mussels and frites are awesome, top their great food and laid back atmosphere with great beer and it's a must for anyone looking for lunch or dinner while in indianapolis, even if you are staying downtown make the trip north to Broad Ripple for the Brugge! I have also had their duck confit which is also a great meal.
(5)
Mike E.
Went on a Saturday night at dinner time and were able to get a table immediately upstairs. The waiter we had was very friendly and patient and despite having to wait a while to order, the service was above average. I had the pomme fritz with 3 different types of dipping sauces. The blue cheese dip was amazing, as well as the honey Dijon dip. My date and I split a butter and sugar crepe for dessert. It was amazing. Perfectly cooked and practically melted in our mouth's. The decor of the place left alot to be desired, but we will definitley be coming back for the beer and the food.
(4)
Michael K.
Having married a wonderful Belgian American and traveling in and out of Belgium many times. This is the most authentic Belgian fair outside of Flanders. The stew and mussels are to die for. The beers are very much in the Brugges styles that are so prevalent in that region. Take a break in Indianapolis and have a taste of the old world at the Brugges Brasserie.
(5)
Jimmy W.
I have been to Brugge twice recently, and LOVED it both times! The house beers are delicious (especially the Trippel and their own raspberry "Pooka"!) I frequently find myself sitting at work wishing I was sitting in Brugge enjoying a cold beer and a glass of frites. The frites are really, absolutely worth making the trip for. I live on the northwest side, and a trip to Brugge is a bit of a drive, but to be able to have some of the best frites I've ever tried along with some delicious sauces paired up with a tasty beer... you just can't beat that. Add to the good food and great beer, the upstairs bar has darts and a really cool shuffleboard type game that are a great way to meet some new people and just have a blast.
(5)
Tim D.
Can't say enough good things about this brewpub. Great beers, fabulous crepes and the best fries anywhere. What is not to like? Love the pesto dipping sauce for the fries. Had the pork and veal meatloaf sandwich this trip and really enjoyed it. And, to top it off, right on the Monon trail, convenient for lunch during a bike ride!
(5)
Ryan H.
One of the more recent additions to Broad Ripple's scarce dining landscape, and definitely one of the best. The beers here are, without a doubt, some of the best around. I'm a huge fan of the Farmer's Ale, which is a Belgian blond beer that is awesome in the summertime. They have some of the best sandwiches around, my favorite being the duck confit, a rare find for central Indiana. Here's the best part of their already-delicious sandwiches: they come surrounded by a pile of their homemade frittes (aka french fries, but not like your grandma's fries from your favorite corporate fast food spots, these things are incredible). The frittes come with a few dipping sauces, and it's not just ketchup and mustard. They do have ketchup, and it's homemade. They also have several other delightful dips, including homemade mayo, curry sauce, and garlic aioli. Also serving crepes, this place just bleeds Flemish. For anyone who's been to Belgium or appreciates the brews from that region, you'll love this place. Give it a try, and on a nice day/night, be sure to sit outside on the deck.
(5)
Matthew F.
Give me a couple tripels, a bucket of mussels, a cone of frites with some mayo on the side and I'm golden. Its nice to have my belgian frite fix so close to home. Their tripel is fantastic as is their diamond kings of heaven sour ale (though you will likely need to go to a beer festival for that one). The rest of their beers range from OK to good.
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Greg M.
We had mussels and crepes - both very good. The beer was wonderful - Alpha King was one of the guest taps and I didn't order it - their beer was that good.
(5)
Krisann W.
Delicious mussels and frites. Loved the broad range of flavor choices for both! Good beers from Belgium and great service. Nice outdoor seating area.
(4)
Stephanie E.
I LOVE this place. I could live on the frites and mussels. Probably my favorite restaurant in Indy (and I've pretty much tried them all!)
(5)
Adam M.
the food is decent. not phenomenal, but good enough. Maybe a little over priced. the first time i went, i had a mediocre experience. so basically, meh. after our second visit, we'll never go back. my wife and i took some out-of-town friends there for lunch. again, the food was good enough, but the service was terrible. i mean really, remarkably bad service. bad service, in itself is excusable. the real sin came when we tried to complain. the management didn't seem even a little concerned that we had a bad experience. the whole attitude of the place seemed to be that the customers were an inconvenience. if they were as busy as they claimed to be, maybe cooks shouldn't have been walking around the kitchen eating (which is a health code violation, by the way) and the servers shouldn't have been sitting down talking with their friends. go there if you're ok being treated like a door mat. the food may be pretty good, but without a decent wait staff, it just feels like you're spending too much money in any other college bar.
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Loren H.
Their killer steaks are strangely slept on. The beer, of course, is.some of the best this side of Brussels.
(5)
Paige E.
Great beer. Get the tripel de ripple and some fries.
(4)
Michele D.
The food was decent but can't live with the service. Won' t drop $80 for a casual dinner and be treated like I was a bother to them. Server was worse than McDonald's. Will not return. Too many options in Broad Ripple to give my hard earned cash to this establishment.
(1)
Lara C.
My sister always complains about eating out in Indy (we both live in Chicago), and it's because her friends in Indy refuse to take her to places like Brugge! The ambiance and charm of the place is great in winter AND summer! The mussels are, of course, the star of the show there, as they should be (only complaint-the lavender on the Provencal mussels is a LITTLE heavy), the frites are perfectly cooked and accompanied by great dipping sauces (my favorites are the horseradish and the sherry vinegar). I have tried the duck confit sandwich twice and the second time was better than the first-the duck seemed fresher. The bier is absolutely brilliant, although I dislike the 2 beer limits on some of the brews, I can understand when it comes to a 10% alcohol content why they might want to cover their asses a little. I will find every excuse in the book to return here, and will keep going on about it until my sister forces her friends in Indy to try it as well!!!
(5)
A. S.
Fantastic, not to be missed mussels. Was here for lunch today. Five stars just for this meal!
(5)
Craig H.
I have been to Brugge four times. The first time was a pleasant experience for drinks and the fries. The second time was just for drinks. The third time I went I had the nerve to ask for a beer from the upstairs tap and the waiter absolutely flipped out. He said "If you're gonna be going upstairs all night then you should go sit up there. That affects my tip." I reasoned and said I was sorry to actually think I could order a beer from the upstairs tap of the same restaurant I was sitting in and he just kept going. Service was horrible all night. The fourth visit we sat upstairs and took about an hour to get a drink and same for food. We haven't been back since. IT is said that a place with such great food and beer has terrible service.
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Marina M.
Oh how I miss Brugge. Go there for the mussels, frites, and beer. I'm a big fan of crepes, but I'm not a fan of their crepes...I think the dinner crepes are VERY bland. The dessert crepes are better, but if you're looking for good dessert in Broad Ripple go to Rene's Bakery. I love the Provencal mussels. My favorite sauces for the frites are: fresh herb pesto, sea salt & vinegar, and poplar syrup &dijon (this one is my #1 choice). The place can get really busy on the weekends or during soccer games and no matter when you go the service is usually slow. So don't go there if you're in a hurry. But if you have time it's worth the wait.
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Brett B.
I absolutely love this place and I'll definitely be going more often once spring/summer rolls around, as their patio offers a nice vantage point for Monon Trail people-watching. As for the food, there are only two things that I actually eat when I go there-- the pomme frites (best in town, by a long shot) and the duck confit sandwitch, which is phenomenal. I've also tried the meatball marinara sandwich, which wasn't to my taste, but I have a feeling those who like meatballs would enjoy it. Let me reiterate-- each bite of the pomme frites with their homemade dipping sauces makes me do a little happy-dance in my seat. On to the beer: I can only comment on a few of them, but rest assured, they all rival the specialty Belgian beers that one can find in any upmarket liquor store. The Tripel De Ripple is a delight for the senses, and packs a punch as well. More than two will have you struggling to form complete sentences, so take it easy. I'm glad to hear that they've started bottling and distributing it as well. The white is a good all-around beer that goes well with most dishes, but it's not anything to write home about. The services, as usual, was excellent. Even when this place is packed (and I hope the new 2nd floor area has remedied this problem, haven't seen it yet) the servers are attentive and accurate. The only thing I wish for is more variety in the menu, but I can look past that if the stuff on the menu is first-rate, which it is. 5 stars!
(5)
Chris R.
The beer and food are OK. Customer service.... well that sucks!!! Seriously, when you are a paying customer quit jerking people around and being rude. If it wasn't for the Triple de Ripple I would not go back.
(2)
joe N.
Love this place. Great beers, pom frites , mussels, crepes and herring even. Awesome bit of Brugge right in Bradripple. When you cant go to Belgium go here instead!
(4)
Albertro F.
I'd give it 3.5 stars given the option, but I had to round down based on all the rave reviews. I found their beers to be good, bordering on ok. The pomme frites were nice, and all their sauces were fun, but service and time of delivery were pretty bad. I ordered a French onion soup (or was it Belgian?) that the waiter promptly forgot to put in. After my dining party was 1/3 way through their meals, I asked again about it. "Oh, I didn't know you wanted it." So he goes back and has the cookstaff make a fresh fucking soup. I know how it's done properly and if it's already kept hot, that should bang out in 3-5 minutes. If they were out, I would have gladly ordered something else. Point being, you don't make someone wait an extra 20 minutes to halfway carmelize onions. Eff that. The beer's ok, but beyond that, this place can go without my patronage.
(3)
Adam L.
This is my go to spot for Pommes Frites and Mussels. A pound of mussels and a cone of fries is never a bad thing. Yeah, it's expensive, but totally worth it.
(5)
Sherman X.
awesome beers (nice surprise); had fish stew and the sauce is outstanding; cheese plates tastes great too.
(5)
Simon K.
If you have not made it to Brugge, it's about time you go. I would recommend going when you can stop and enjoy a delicious Tripple de Ripple, but even as a lunch spot when you must forgo this deliciousness, Brugge's excellent food makes up for it. I recommend the frites with your choice of dipping sauce. Don't be afraid to ask the waiter/waitress for advice choosing among the all-around delicious options. A small or medium order of frites also makes a great appetizer to share. Beyond that I love the sandwiches (excellent meatballs) as well as the stew. Of course being a belgian brasserie don't miss out on trying the crepes. Sweet or sour as your heart might desire at any moment in time, either way, you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Sandi P.
Went here yesterday for late lunch/early dinner before Mellencamp show. It was first time I'd been to a Belgian restaurant and it didn't disappoint. The combination of their own Belgian beer and excellent food was great. Started with an order of frites with 3 dipping sauces (had garlic aoli, chili and vinegar) yum! - crispy and delicious. The beef and onion stew (carbonnade) was extremely rich and beefy - more soup than stew actually. It came with a nice hunk of bread to take advantage of the delicious broth. Also tried a crepe - surprised it came in a bowl, not wrapped up. The crepe (tasted like a thin tortilla) lined a bowl and was filled with artichokes, lots of portabello mushrooms and tomatoes - a good low fat or vegetarian choice. I had 2 white beers and husband had 2 black beers. Would have liked more but needed to pace ourselves for the rest of the night. Only disappointment - they don't sell the beer to go. Wish they had a place like this in Chicagoland.
(5)
Princess P.
Disappointing food! The mussels, which they are supposedly famous for were flavorless and flat. Yucky! There was nothing belgian or french about the sausage sandwich, yuckie! The charcuterie plate was ok, but again, flavorless. Yuck again! The crepes are chewy. Yes, chewy and gummy, yuck! Fries were good, that's the only thing they got right. To be honest, the thing that made the lunch the worst was the long wait for food and the terrible service. We waited an hour for our food, that's really not acceptable even on a saturday. The waiter came over and said, we're popular, nothing we can do about it. Thanks buddy. Then he poured chili sauce on my shoe by accident and didn't say he was sorry. Hello??? I was wiping down my ruined shoes in front of him, and he just didn't care because I already paid. Two hours of hell. SPEND YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY ELSEWHERE!!!!!
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Greg S.
Went while visiting Indy on business. A great beer is Real Bad Kitty. Food was kind of dry but good. Overall a good experience.
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N M.
The brew their own belgium style ale (it tends to be a bit strong) have amzaing pomme frittes and steamed mussels. This is one of my absolute favorite places in Indianapolis.
(5)
Denton J.
What a great place! Every time I go, I find something else to enjoy. This is a Belgian-inspired brewpub in the middle of Broad Ripple. Everything in the place is Belgian inspired, from the food, to the house-made craft brews, to the in-house sport of choice (European football). The beers are certainly Belgian style. Brewer Ted Miller is brewing flavorful and well-crafted Belgian style beers from the Trappist influenced Tripple de Ripple and Quadripple, to spiced holiday beers like Son of a Thunder Monkey and even a unique Saison made with Rose Petals, Saison D'Etre. Each time I visit, I find the beers to have gained in character and I get the impression that as more and more batches are brewed and more comfort is obtained with the brewing system, we'll continue to see outstanding Belgian inspired beers in the heart of Indianapolis. There's also a nice assortment of Belgian culinary stalwarts. The mussels and fries are superb. Each coming with a plethora of dipping sauce options. If you order the L'Enome (enormous) Frites, it comes with all ten dipping sauces and is perfect to share with several (four or more) people. The freshly made crepes are quite nice, as is the Belgian beef stew. In my communications with the employees at Brugge, it seems that they care about what they're doing and are trying to be true the vision of being a fantastic Belgian brewpub in Indianapolis. If I have one complaint, it's that they decided to open up after I moved away. Luckily, my parents are still in Indy and I try to make it back when I can. Hopefully I'll be able to stop in sometime and try a lambic or Flemish Red Ale made right in the heart of Indy. What a treat that would be!
(5)
Ken K.
I've been to a ton of brewpubs in the past couple years, and this is definatley my favorite in Indianapolis, and one of my favorites in the country. The location itself is unique and fun. And since other reviewers have been complaining about the cramped space, somebody must have been listening. They recently purchased the space upstairs and are expanding. They are also buying more brewing equipment in Terra Haute in order to begin bottling their beers. Speaking of beer, whoever reviewed this place and said the beer is just ok obvioulsy doesn't care much for Belgians. This place routinely makes the best Belgians I've ever had. I especially love the dark, and my only complaint is that there is never more than two or three selections on tap at one time, and they're usually the same ones (light, dark, blonde). Maybe with the new equipment that will change. As for food, everything is delcious. The two-pounds of mussles are delicious in any sauce, and come with some of the best fries I've ever had. My only complaint is that I'm hungry again a few hours later. Maybe I need to try a sandwich or crepe to truly satisfy my hunger. For more details and more local brewpubs, visit: kingsbrewpubtour.com/Web…
(5)
Paul G.
The food is amazing. I love taking friends and family here when they're visiting me - I live in Broad Ripple. Every time I've been, the service has been fantastic and prompt. Katie has been my server a couple of times and I normally trust her recommendation. I think I could eat the frites every day!
(5)
Chris M.
Sometimes one just needs to have a Belgian style beer. There is just a special je ne sais quoi about the spicy aromatic fruity characteristics that are often found in this style that makes them so attractive to my palette. And yes, I learned that phrase in high school French class and thought I'd bust it out here. J'adore Brugge! Its pretty much a perfect brewpub experience. There is an all ages dining room area downstairs along with a small bar. I prefer to sit in the upstairs bar area, though. The decor and lighting is perfect for me. Sort of industrial and not bright. The food is top notch. I usually get the veal and pork meatloaf mitrailette, which is basically a sub style sandwich. The meatloaf is phenomenal and its covered with Roquefort cheese. The plate also comes absolutely covered with their frites. Some of the best fried potatoes I've had. You get to choose your own dipping sauces. Their house ketchup kind of sucks, but why would you choose that anyway when you can get bleu cheese, horseradish, hot curry, pesto or one of their other fun choices. I can't compare the mussels to any other mussels due to my inexperience with these shelled creatures. They are simply great though. The chili and red curry sauces they come out in could be eaten alone with some dipping bread and a spoon. back to the real reason this place exists, the beer. The Tripel de Ripple is my fave. Be careful though as I think its close to 10% ABV. They say they will only let you have two. Its still somehow highly drinkable. The Black ale is a close second. I like it because you'd expect it to taste like some dark porter you may have had, but its doing its own thing. Brugge always seems to have something new on tap too. They also have guest beers on tap. Always good micro brew options. I've heard people complain about the service. A lot actually. I have yet to have a bad experience. Maybe I'm lucky? Oh and they have a shuffleboard table. That is just cool as hell.
(5)
Keri K.
I had such a bad experience there that it prompted me to write about it. I saw this on another post "A bunch of rude servers acting like wankers" and I couldn't agree more. I was completely underwhelmed. We were also there on a slow day, so I won't give them a pass for it being busy. Our server was far from helpful, not even looking at our table when she walked by, and the atmosphere was clunky, the bar had more of a theme than the restaurant, and didn't flow at all. I did have the pommes frites with my meal which were good, but I hated the beer I selected. I really can't imagine finding the motivation to go to a restaurant, wait forever to be helped, just to get pommes frites and a Diet Coke, which probably would be the only thing I would order the next time.
(1)
Patrick G.
Went here for a late dinner. The service was probably the reason why this didn't get a 5 star, just very flaky. The pork tenderloin crepe was really savory and sweet. I would have preferred less goat cheese and more spicy mustard on it but that's just my love for the spice. But the main event here is definitely the Frites, some of the best potato I've ever had! The dipping sauces were amazing, I liked the Dijon and the Curry the best. The beers were great too. I really liked the copper surface on the tables too. Interior is nice. The wait staff just needs to work on their timing and ability to remember things just a bit more.
(4)
Rob H.
Great food and fantastic belgian inspired beers. I've never had anything that wasn't very good. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that sometimes the service has been spotty.
(4)
Jane H.
Some of the best food I have ever had. I love the scrambled egg, tomato, caramelized onion, and swiss crepe. The salads are also amazing. However, my all time favorite item has to be frites. The homemade frites are the best and the sauces are to die for. My personal favorites are the horseradish, garlic aioli, and the pesto, but you can't go wrong with any of them. Ted is known for not only brewing his own beer, but he also makes root beer, cream soda, and black cherry soda. All of which are wonderful. I also enjoy their iced tea. As for dessert, the Nutella crepe is my favorite. The Nutella offers a very sweet side to the dessert, while the raspberry sauce drizzled on top offers a more bitter taste. It's a great place for families, friends, and even loners. The atmosphere is great and it's always a great time. The service is always great too; I always try to request Squeak. Be sure to try this wonderful restaurant out!
(5)
K Z.
We came to Indianapolis to visit friends and they took us on the most amazing culinary tour. Our first stop was at the Brugge Brasserie. All I can say is that it was amazing. Get the frites and beer battered cod crepe you will not be disappointed!! The beer goes without saying-it is yummy. Enjoy :-)
(4)
Liz P.
Wow, what can I say about Brugge that wasn't said earlier by Denton J.? The mussels and frites are the house specialty. You can have your mussels cooked in many different types of broths. You also get to choose from many different dipping sauces for your frites. The beers are also very delicious - their Weisse beer is light and delicious with the mussels. The only downfall is the space itself. It is cramped below a coffee shop and even if you make reservations, be prepared to wait for a table. The space is also cramped (think: not too many tables) so you might end up only a foot or two from the next table. The space isn't for a claustrophobic diner. If they were to move to a larger location, I would definitely follow them. But as it is, I try not to go on weekends due to the long waits and lack of tables. When I'm hungry for mussels and frites, it's hard to make yourself wait over an hour for a table. Boo to that!
(5)
Briana J.
Great place. You will like it, I am sure. Good atmosphere, good food and good times. Even though this is a brewpub-- the food is fresh and tasty. Denton J seems to have covered everything to check out his review---just be sure to try this place.
(5)
Matthew B.
This is my sister's favorite place in Indy. They offer mussels in 7 different sauces, french fries with up to 12 dipping sauces, plenty of other soups and sandwiches, and 4 belgian-style microbrews made on the premises. The food is solid, the decor is fun, and the beer, while not quite as good as real belgian, is tasty and well-priced. If you want to convince out-of-town guests that Indy isn't a cowtown, this is a good spot. There aren't many tables, so watch out for the wait at night.
(4)
Lydia W.
Great Belgian beer, delicious food. Go for the mussels, and if you want to be really specific, the chili mussels. And the frites. If you've got a group of four or more, get the L'Enorme frites, it comes with all the sauces, each of which are delicious in their own rite. The wait time for a table can be lengthy, depending on the time of day (near the dinner hour or no), but you can chill out with a beer while you wait.
(4)
Christine B.
A great way to spend a summer's evening with a few friends is sitting outside here, with some frites, some mussels, and some of their excellent house-brewed beer. The wait is long, but worth it. Be sure to save room for one of their dessert crepes!
(5)
Amber C.
The pomme frites are really good, they are served with so many sauce choices. It is a lot of fun to go with friends get the l'enorme and share, but you have to have at least 5 people for that because it is ...well, enormous! I love the butter and sugar crepe. I am not a fan of mussels, but my friends are and they like them, although they usually buy an extra bottle of wine to pour in the pot. The endive salad is also REALLY good. And the beer is excellent. I agree with another reviewer about the service, we have not had much luck with that and it is very frustrating. If the service matched the food, I would give them a 5.
(3)
Jason L.
This place is in a really cool location for a nice lunch/ dinner outside. It's next to all the cafes and bistros in Broad Ripple, but the outdoor seating here is much better. At most of the other bistros, you feel like the drunk Broad Ripple hoards are walking right next to your table as you eat (because they ARE, you have to share the sidewalk with all the pedestrian traffic.) Brugge has its own private patio area. The only detractor is that later in the evening you have more and more cigars showing up. The food here is pretty good, and for the atmosphere, not too pricey (maybe it's pricey for Indy, but I'm used to Chicago prices). The menu is actually what you might find on a similar establishment in Belgium, although a LOT less expensive. At Brugge, fries seem to be included with everything. They're really good. However, ordering fries as an appetizer is certainly overkill. A return trip to try the mussels is definitely in order.
(4)
Elizabeth W.
I know a lot of people who absolutely love Brugge, so I've given it a few honest chances. Pros: Beer and fries. Both are great here! I'm a sucker for good fries and I love all of the dipping sauces to choose from. Cons: The rest of the food (at least what I've tried). All of the different entrees I've had there have been very salty and in general either forgettable or something I wished I hadn't ordered. Kind of a bummer.
(3)
P M.
The beer is good and of course the mussels with pomme frites and various sauces. A nutella crepe split between four is a great finish. You don't have to order much here to be satisfied. We usually order a sausage/cheese board, two buckets of mussels and two cones of fries with 6 sauces for four adults. One major thing they need to correct......what is the SOFT baguette about? Baguettes should be crusty and chewy for dipping in the lovely mussel juices. This is a major complaint for me. I take my own crusty bread now stuffed in my coat or purse. I just can't bear dipping squishy bread in those lovely juices. Docked them a star for this faux pas.
(3)
Jennifer V.
I'm a huge fan of Belgian food. This is easily my favorite restaurant in Indy. Their own brews are outstanding. When I order the Tripel de Ripple, I think, it can't be as good as I remember it being, it is... Every time. Their mussels are amazing. I recommend the Red Curry with a Tripel or the Classic Blue with a Black (also amazing). I always get the garlic aioli with the frites (Sweet Chili & hot curry, also great). I've never had a disappointing meal... Maybe because of the Tripel. Parking situation- small lot, might have to walk a bit or pay for parking.
(5)
Samuel D.
We were in town for valentines day and the gf really wanted to try this place, we are both into crepes, so seemed worth the try. We got in right away on a Saturday. Service started off slow and cold, but warmed up after a while. I had the duck confit sandwich and she had the duck crepe. Both were delicious and filling. Fries were on point and the long list of dipping sauces was great. The host was very odd and was very loud and we saw him karate kick the door a few times, just a quirky place that seemed cramped. Food saved the experience.
(3)
Michelle Q.
Perfect time of year for outdoor Moules/Frites and a flight. Brugges is my go to for meeting friends after work and sitting on the patio enjoying the night. The Moules are 2 pds of deliciousness and large enough to share. I order the herbs de provence with extra bread and it is the perfect size for 2. The frites have so many options for dips but are equally yummy without. I opted for the horseradish and blue cheese which were amazing. The beer flights are a great way to try a variety. Usually share these with a friend but also nice size for solo. As these rotate don't be shy to try something new. I've enjoyed most and the best part is you can still order a larger size if you find one you love. The waitstaff is really pleasant and the location is excellent.
(4)
Kati G.
I love trying the different tips and sauces for the pommes frites. The beer is tasty and I never leave until I've had the raspberry-Nutella crepe.
(5)
Jeff K.
The food is great and the beer is even better. In my very small, humble opinion, Brugge is the unsung hero of the Indianapolis beer industry. They have been around for a really long time and have always been one of my favorite spots in indy!
(5)
John B.
Cool place. The fries and sauces were great. Not a huge fan of the beer types, but that's a preferential thing, not a mark against them per se. I'm sure their beers are great for what they are. Got the flight of their home brews. I ordered the steak frites. Loved the frites, steak was a poor cut. Not sure if that's the traditional steak & frites cut or just a cheap steak. Whatever the case, a bit chewy and not too great overall. The frites saved the day, though, so all was well. Would go back, but probably won't think to do so on my own.
(3)
Andrew V.
My new favorite restaurant in Indy. I lived in Belgium back in the day, and this place takes me back to streetside friteries selling mitraillettes, only these are BETTER! They have a duck confit mitraillette. Are you kidding me? So so so good. The fries are perfect, the beer is outstanding and Belgish (which is a word I made up meaning "a reasonable facsimile of something actually from Belgium), and for kids, they have chicken fingers that will make you cry out in ecstasy. Next time, I'm getting the mussels, because... who am I kidding. I'll have that duck mitraillette every day for the rest of my life, however short that will be after eating a duck confit sandwich loaded with frites.
(5)
Veronica B.
The food here is great. I love the frittes and all the different dipping sauces. However, the best part of this restaurant is the Tripel de Ripple. It is, hands down, my favorite beer. Shame they limit you to two, but the with high abv, I understand why. It's right off of the Monon, and I love to stop in for a beer after a long bike ride.
(4)
Paige C.
Always a fan of going to Brugge! Their Pooka beer is so good and isn't something that is easily replicated anywhere but here. Their pomme frites come with some great sauces and I love that the tables have little holes built in just for your frites! They also have a great cheese plate and I find that the cheese plate and small frites are more than enough to fill me up. I can also highly recommend their Nutella crepe - yum!!
(4)
Chlz E.
I'm not sure if we were hangry or stupid, but my date and I had trouble finding the front door and the host. Then the host told us to go upstairs without actually showing us. So we couldn't find it and just went back to the front. It was kind of a bizarre experience. That was the worst part, but the fries basically made up for it! However, this place is supposed to be known for mussels, and they were just okay. The pot that they were cooked in was very tall instead of wide, and this made it hard to get the sauce.
(3)
David A.
Food was 5 stars. Service was 3. Our server was friendly but overwhelmed. The food took a very long time to come out. We waited for 30 minutes for steamed Mussels app. Then another 30 minutes for our mains which were sandwiches. The atmosphere is cool, the fries/frites are on point. All the dipping sauces that I tried were very good. I highly recommend, but be prepared to wait.
(4)
Heather T.
Trippel de Ripple is wonderful. Fries were a bit under seasoned, as were the aiolis. The roasted garlic would have been wonderful with a tad more salt. The hot curry is more like an Indian curry, which I did not enjoy a whole lot. The other sauce was one with an odd name.. Can't quite remember. Still.. The beer was great. But a little salt could go a long way!
(3)
Nancy K.
I've had the pleasure of dining here several times this fall and never been disappointed. The grilled chicken breast with herb pesto, San Marzano tomato confit and fresh mozzarella sandwich is delicious. The pommes frittes are the best in town, and the variety of dipping sauces seems endless. The chef-chosen charcuterie of cheeses, nuts and jam is divine and meal unto itself. And we haven't even talked about the beer. Yum! Others have commented about the service, but it has always been good on my visits (weekday lunch).
(4)
Hugh D.
1st timer having heard rave reviews from friends...superb fare, relaxed atmosphere, felt like we had been transported to Prague or small German town. Belgian dark was great, pomme frites wonderful, charcuterie plate rounded it out. Next time we'll get mussels! They looked glorious.
(4)
Kristen S.
Best fries (frites) I've ever bad hands doen! Try with the garlic aioloi! Also in love with pooka!
(5)
William W.
I have been to Indiana 5 or 6 times in the last year and each of those times I have made the trip out to Brugge. This restaurant was already my girlfriends favorite and is now definitely one of my favorite places as well. Where to start... The mussels are fantastic; 9 or 10 different broth choices make for a new flavor every time. Order by the 2 pound bucket and you get a large order of frites (French fries.) As if that wasn't enough choice, you now get to pick 2 sauces from their extensive and diverse sauce list. Try the roasted garlic aioli, and the poplar syrup/mustard. Not a mussel fan? That's OK! The phenominal sandwiches at Brugge are generously portioned with a heaping pile of fries as well. Now this experience alone would be more than enough for the occasional restaurant stop, but Brugge also happens to be a top-notch brewery. Make sure to try the fruity but sour Pooka beer and the classic Belgian style tripel de rippel. I wish I could give Brugge more stars, but obviously the people at Yelp haven't experienced this hidden gem on the outskirts of Indianapolis.
(5)
Daniel H.
I went on a Monday night, and was seated at the bar immediately; however, there were no seats available for parties greater than one. The Tripel was a good beer, but not game changing. The selection of beers matches the size of the restaurant, but is smaller than most places you'd usually visit. The Duck sandwich was excellent; succulent and flavorful, with good bread. The fries were average, but the garlic aioli dipping sauce made up for it. The staff was very friendly and helpful with offering suggestions and describing the menu. Patrons were also quite kind. Pricing is very fair for the quantity and especially quality of food. You can easily get out of there for under $30 a plate, including drinks.
(4)
Guenter H.
The bar tenders act like everyone's an ass hole. The beer is not nearly as good as they think. Food is good. People suck
(1)
Kevin R.
Pretty consistent with other reviews on the site. Food was good, frites and crêpes but the beer was average and the service was poor. Sat at the bar and felt like an incontinence to the staff. Had to ask for menus, ask for water, ask for napkins. Unique environment and menu so I may go back but it will not be my first choice in a town full of great places to go. M
(3)
Christine B.
Sandwiches are very good. I had the meatball and all of them come loaded down with fresh cut frites (fries). The only thing I didn't like is that this place is so small so be prepared for there to be a long wait on busy days or nights. I've heard their mussels are good, but haven't tried them. It's a very cool place, artsy fartsy and the service was good. I could see myself going back for lunch or a late night bevvie.
(4)
Abby T.
LOVE this place! Awesome in-house beers (especially the Trippel de Ripple). All the food is fabulous, and the upper deck on weekends is fun. Also.... they have shuffleboard!!
(4)
Krista R.
I keep coming back to Brugge because the mussels, fries, and beers are fantastic. Sit on the upstairs deck if you can -- you might think you're on vacation. BUT BRUGGE. Listen to me. You have some SNARKY, SARCASTIC servers. Not cool. Hire more if they are overworked. Provide a shift meal if they're hungry. Give them beer if they thirst! The hostesses especially need training. I also have yet to have been served a steak that was cooked properly. Even when I tell the server "you guys usually over-cook my steak, please make sure it's cooked medium" -- I get well-done. Sigh. I'll keep coming back, and most likely you will too, but Brugge has some growing up to do.
(3)
Tom F.
The beer is awesome. The frites are awesome. The mussels are awesome. The crepes are awesome. The salads are awesome. The pickled herring is awesome. Not a bad thing to say about this place. Great job! Keep up the great work. Now, can you start one in Louisville?
(5)
Brandon R.
I'd love to give Brugge more stars. The food is good, the staff is fine, however the restaurant itself is poorly managed. As I type this, I'm entering my second hour waiting for a table. I know, my own stupidity is the reason for this predicament, but after one hour, my party and I were pot-committed, so we hunkered down. Whether it was the staff sitting family and friends first, or the lack of planning (sitting two parties of two who just arrived instead of the party of four who had waited an hour and a half) The most enraging part of the evening wasn't the long wait - it was the fact a large upstairs section remained unutilized on what was an incredibly busy night. If you come to Brugge, expect good food and polite service, but expect to spend 4+ hours at the restaurant. Unfortunate. They are the only thing standing in their way.
(2)
Julian S.
I was surprised to see that I had not reviewed Brugge yet, and couldn't come up with a good reason to knock it down even a half-star. This is my go-to place for taking friends out to dinner because it has something for everyone. Their beers are wonderful, and the rotating taps are always great. I truly appreciate a place that brews its own beer, but doesn't only serve their own. They usually have something for any beer drinker, with stouts and bitters being served with equal zeal. In addition to the great beer, is a wonderful menu. I have been going for a number of years, and can't find it in me to order much outside of the mussels and fries. However, my friends have tried the gamut of the menu, and have never left disappointed. The fries are crunchy on the outside with a gooey center, and they are the perfect vehicle for any of the delicious sauces. The restaurant itself is clean and inviting, and the waitstaff is always knowledgeable and friendly. They usually have a working knowledge of each of the beers, and can direct any first timers around the menu with ease. I see a lot of the same servers each time I go, and really hope that means they like the place as much as I do.
(5)
Alex M.
Food quality has diminished in past half a dozen visits or so. The beer, as always, is spectacular.
(4)
Anna R.
Amazing food, delicious beer, and great service. We will most definitely be back and if you haven't been here come! Delicious!
(5)
Jordan B.
Amazing food, the steak and frites are to die for. Triple de Ripple is an amazing beer. Love Love Love This place
(5)
Becky H.
We were seated at a fun copper table in the bar area. Circles cut out for the paper cones full of pommes frites, which were excellent BTW. Some in our happy party ordered the mussels and stated the were tasty and totally filling. My chicken crepe was quite good as well. Baguettes were fabulous. Fish stew and beef stew were also a hit. We will definitely try this restaurant out again soon.
(4)
Ntianu S.
I've visited Brugge several times and it's the frites with the assortment of sauces that bring me back time and time again. I've tried the Grilled Chicken Breast and Duck Confit Mitraillettes and they are just ok. I want to love the food, but nothing stands out. I simply enjoy my frites and dipping sauces. Next time I visit, I want to give the crepes a try. I still recommend this place because it's a fun experience. I'm not a beer drinker, but my many say the selection is amongst the best.
(3)
Marina C.
Great beer, fries (pomme frites as they like to label them) with awesome sauce choices, and some of the best mussels I've had in Indy.
(5)
Chelsea C.
My husband and I stopped here around 6pm on a Saturday night after deciding we had to try it, in spite of the poor marks on service fellow Yelpers had given Brugges. Unfortunately, we had a similar service experience, but the food was great! We walked in and they were packed and there were people waiting. The way it is set up we couldn't see beyond the main dining room- luckily I decided to peek around the corner where we saw there were 2 open seats at the bar and that's where we ended up for dinner since we didn't want to wait for a table. This place is seriously boho- it's almost dive-ey, but not in a fun way, more in a "lacking atmosphere" way. We had the Moules Frites for $20, where you get to choose mussels and 2 dipping sauces for your frites. The mussels were good (had the Provencal), the fries and dipping sauces were outrageously good! We got the garlic aioli and the sweet chili- I would eat this every day if I could- it is insane. They had a good selection of beers when we were there- we had a flight and there were a couple of good ones. We asked to try a sample of one of the beers that you can't include in the flight, and boy she did not like that. She begrudgingly got it for us but was clearly not happy about it. As for the service, the staff comes off as a social club that you are not invited to. They seem more concerned with their own conversations and jokes than anything else. I even heard one of the girls (not sure if she was a server or hostess) talking poorly about some people that had come in. The bartender warmed up to us after a bit, but still wasn't very welcoming. If I lived in Indy I would probably come here to get the frites to go, but since I don't I won't be visiting again, was a one-and-done experience for us. Indy has such a rich culinary scene that I would rather go somewhere else with better atmosphere and service.
(3)
Phillip T.
We had their mussels, the provencal ones. They are definitely the smallest mussels i have ever had and the fries were no more than an inch long a piece. The food was decently made, the fries were crisp and the sauces tasty, the mussel sauce was made well but tasted like nothing since the meat itself was a dime in size. the beer was good though, trippel de ripple was like a Chimay or Duvel. Overall a good date spot, just wish the food was better. Well priced though for what you got considering it is seafood. It was also super packed on a thursday, basically all the tables were filled.
(3)
Peter P.
mmm.....frites. They might have the best fries in Indianapolis. They come out piping hot and seasoned. There are 3 sizes (small, medium, large) and depending on which one you order, you get to choose from the extensive list of dipping sauces. I highly recommend the curry. And I would be remiss to not mention the beer. Tripel de Ripple. So good that you're only allowed to order 2 per visit. A few years ago, they only had the street-level space so snagging a table was nigh impossible on a Friday night. Now that the internet cafe has vacated the upstairs, Brugge has taken over that space as well (along with the huge balcony). Plenty of seating now.
(4)
Caitlin T.
For food- Dont. Just dont. The fries are good, but the sauces arent any fun, the ketchup being crazy as it is. I chose the crepe w chicken, blue cheese, and spinach and my wife chose the one with ham and mustard. She may have won, but I certainly lost. The beer is a great selection, and the patio seating is nice. I will say, I had the worst service of my life, hands down. My waitress was rude, hardly paid any attention to my drink level, and seemed to pass us off. Granted, I never did anything to make her upset. It also took 10 minutes to get my check, so if youre down with dining and dashing then youll enjoy it.
(1)
Kinsey C.
Pros: Great location, delicious beer, outdoor seating available during warm months, pomme frites that'll knock your socks off Cons: Goose egg, this place is awesome This place holds a special place in my heart because it's where I had my first date with my sweetie. However, its pomme frites and array of dipping sauces also have a special place in my heart (namely clogging the arteries running to and from...)! I have yet to come here and not have good service, food and beer. This place is great for dates, groups and pretty much any occasion when you want to drink beer. I came here on a bar crawl once, and didn't want to leave! Do yourself a favor and get thee to Brugge ASAP!
(5)
Erin D.
The food here is amazing! I absolutely LOVE their burgers! And their fries are yummy too! Love the outdoor seating; I can bring my dog with me for an outdoor meal when it's nice out!
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Stephanie P.
It's all about the fries. I've tried several of the sandwiches, and while they're fine, the fries (and dipping sauces) always win. I love the dijon with poplar syrup and garlic aoili dipping sauces. And the beer is excellent- especially the trippel! The duck confit is my favorite sandwich I've had, and I have yet to try the crepes, so that's next on my list. Not a mussel fan, so I can't speak to those, but they're very popular. Love to bring out of towners to Brugge!
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Lisa S.
love it. Haven't been back in a bit, but my only complaint is that it's so good, you often have to wait a while for a table. it's nice that they expanded the upstairs, but now that I have a child, we're limited to the smaller seating area. love the large cone of fries with 10 dipping sauces. love the crepes. love the fresh brews. on our frequent diner list.
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Jen F.
We used to frequent a similar restaurant in NY. We'd been hoping to get in here, but frankly, the Yelp! reviews made us a little nervous. We decided to go for it today and, I gotta tell ya, we were pleasantly surprised. Our server, a young gent, was upbeat and friendly. He kept our drinks full and, generally, he took great care of us. We ordered the Cajun mussels and Red Curry mussels. Both were WON-DER-FUL and comes with a cone of fries. The broth in each of the pots was so flavorful. If I'd have been in the privacy of my own home with that big pot of Cajun mussels - I would have totally tipped my head back and drank it. Totally! I have to tell you, you get plenty of fries... but we were greedy and ordered more. This resulted in us not being able to finish our mussels or the new fries. Oh well. What are you gonna do? Favorite fry sauces were horseradish, fresh garlic aioli, homemade mayo, hot curry and the mustard. The sweet chili tastes good, but it's not thick and it also doesn't quite "go" with fries. Roasted garlic is good, but the fresh garlic really knocks your socks off. On the way home I turned to Philip and said, "Well, I'm very full after eating that lunch of french fries dipped in fat." You kind of have to get over that part of it and not feel too guilty. It's worth it.
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David C.
Our experience at Brugge was both disappointing and wonderful: Bad decor and lackluster service, but great food. We were able to muscle our way past the unattended hostess stand and through the crowd to find the well-hidden bar, but had to weave between many tables of people (as in, get sideways) to make it over there. (Visited on a Sunday at 430PM). Comfortable bar area was a relief but we were lucky to grab 2 stools, as the bar area is very small. The beer selection is heavily Belgian with a smattering of Porters, IPA's, and lagers. Bartender acted as though she was doing us a favor by serving us, but she warmed up ever so slightly. The disappointing part was the interior (shabby and dated from the moment you walk through the door, completely unmemorable) and the service: it seemed as though we were all there just to be tolerated, so that they could continue to joke with each other about odd-looking patrons, or one's inability to remember the beer order he had just taken, blahblahblah. We felt like interlopers inside their private enclave. As my wife said, this is what happens when management hires friends and friends of friends. The service wasn't terrible, just not good. By the way, dirty T-shirts on servers is so uncool. Even in a boho restaurant. Food: Great mussels with astounding variety of broth preparations (maybe a dozen) but we went with the classic Provencale. You get 2 lbs. for 20 bucks and that's what we did. Delicious, as were the true french fries (double-fried I believe is how the in-the-know joints make them so crispy). Fries come with 2 sauces; you pick the 2 out of again, perhaps a dozen or so. Get the garlic aioli for sure. I feel so fortunate we were able to sit at the bar, as it was just a mess in the dining area. So-- we won't be back, because the service and the interior were both seriously lacking, but the food was very good. Come to think of it, we may go back someday for those mussels but it's going to be a long while. They have a great business model with the mussels thing and they know it.
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Benz M.
I come here for the beer, the fries, and the mussels... The best combination out there for a chill out night. Good service, great bistro food and beer, great layout/decor.
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Kristi B.
Nice atmosphere with great wait staff. Good beverage choices. I love to share a side salad and order the 4 dollar burger. Great burger, juicy and flavorful. One of my favorite spots on mass ave.
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Rachael L.
Sorry Brugge... my muscles were full of sand and my waitress never smiled. I think she might have cringed when I asked for more water. It was my last visit.
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Carey G.
Nice atmosphere. After reading other reviews about the subpar service, I was prepared for the worst. We were pleasantly surprised that our experience with the service was perfectly fine. We were seated upstairs, and the 3 employees upstairs all worked their tails off to take care of everyone. We split the fabulous meatloaf sandwich and ordered additional frites. The horseradish and the garlic aioli were the sauce winners. And the Trippel was outstanding! Can't wait to go back and try the mussels!
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Amy H.
I was down in Indy visiting my sister, brother-in-law and two nephews and we decided to hit Brugge for an early Saturday night dinner. The place was crowded, but we were seated immediately. My sister and I opted for wine, but the beer selection looked great and was enjoyed by my brother-in-law. Unfortunately, no kiddie cocktails for my three and five-year old nephews, but they were content with lemonade. My sister ordered the Mussels Provencal, served in a pot filled to the brim (two pounds worth). I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but these were some of the best that I've had (particularly for being in the middle of Indiana). I ordered the grilled chicken pesta sandwich which was covered in frites. Chicken was nicely grilled with pesta and fresh mozarrella. Frites are great and they have a variety of dipping sauces, which are all good. My two nephews split the kid's fish and frites and loved it. The younger one especially enjoyed dipping his fish and the mussels in bleu cheese sauce (what can I say, he has eclectic tastes). Portions were huge and reasonably priced. Three adult entrees with tons of frites, large kid's meal, several beers and four glasses of wine amounted to about a $100.
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Trena R.
Oh, the pressure of choosing where the hubby and I should go for my birthday... The menu looked great - lots of new things to try - and the prices were far from break-the-bank. Brugge, it is! The Yelp! reviews about rude service were sort of accurate. I'm glad I didn't read them before we went. The host nodded in the direction of the table and grunted. We were in a good mood so we categorized him as "quirky". Our waiter was great - super informative with the right amount of opinion. We started with a flight of Brugge beers and weren't really fans of any of them, but it was a flight, so no harm, no foul. The food, on the other hand, was a home run. Hubby had the mussles (yes, all 2 pounds of them minus the three he shared with me) and I had the brussel sprout and goat cheese crepe. I'd recommend them both. The frites are the cornerstone of their menu. The sauces (especially the horseradish) are amazing. The frites ... they're sauce delivery devices. Nothing to write home about, but pretty good. If you haven't been, give it a whirl... and be open minded.
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Nichole K.
Found this place on yelp trying to find a place that would satisfy my cravings, as well as my spouses. They love anything french or brunch, and I consider myself a french fry/frite fanatic, so this place met both our needs. There were families, friends, and the lone persons filling this venue. The bar area serves up beers on tap and full menu. As far as the food goes...Holy cow...the enormous fries were served in a cone shaped container about 14 inches high, with 8-10 different sauces. Oh and they tasted pretty darn good!
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Avni S.
Cute little restaurant on the corner. Walked inside for a table and was greeted right away in front the crepe bar.... Really nice restaurant set up! We sat outside and ordered a GIANT order of fries so we could taste all 9 sauces offered but there were four of us and we didn't get through 1/2 the app when our giant crepes arrived! In general all 4 of us ordered something different and not one complaint! Warning the portions are huge!
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Gern B.
Loved it. Started with the mussels and a few beers. We also tried the sausage sandwich... All very good. Service was great on Saturday night. We will definitely return. Anytime I can get a craft beer for $5 /pint or less and I'm happy.
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Stacy J.
Looking for something different?? This is NOT your typical menu.. but it is mouthwatering and so hard to choose with such interesting and great options. Ordered the flight - choice of 3 beers - and one choice was currently out... so found another choice. come to find out, they also brought out 1 wrong choice. NOT a good way to promote your beers by mixing them all up. (also flipped 2 of them around when telling us which one was which... figured it all out later) Went to order a full beer, and was served the wrong one, then took that one away and brought the correct one. Had the Red Curry Mussels and frites, VERY GOOD!!! (MOULES FRITES-2 lbs. of prince edward island mussels with a cone of pomme frites and warm french bread) SO MANY flavors to choose from makes it a very tough decision!!! And many flavored sauces for your pomme frites, too. We like the garlic and the sherry vinegar and the aoli! YUM! Friend had the sasauge MITRAILLETTE (fresh baked french bread sandwiches) and wasn't happy about the bread getting too soggy, but said the taste trumped the soggy! Was informed of a wonderful sounding espresso type crepe which got my interest perked on dessert and I HAD to try it... but then the waitress came back saying they were out of this choice... of course, by this time, I wanted a dessert and settled on a second choice that I probably wouldn't have ordered otherwise... Had the lemon curd & blueberry crepe which was just alright but not great. So as you can guess... not too happy with the ill informed (or lack or caring?) service. Besides the items to which they didn't have, we also had our beverages go dry... not a great idea when you are eating a red curry entree! Feel like service could have and Should have been much better! I LOVE the menu and want to be back to try so, so much more... but hope the service would come up to par, at the least!
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Annie S.
Fantastic beer and fantastic food. Love it, will definitely go back soon. Can't say no to that Trippel!
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PK L.
My husband and I visited Brugge for the first time today. We moved here from the east coast and have high expectations about this place. I ordered the classic blue mussels and my hubby ordered the Cajun. Both were amazing. The Annika's milk stout I had went well with the bleu cheese sauce in my mussels. I also liked the dipping sauces for the fries (we had the French Dijon, sherry vinegar, sauce anlouie, and the garlic aioli)..... A solid 4 stars for the very deserving brasserie. It would have been a perfect meal if (1) they serve steak fries instead of regular fires but the reg fries are good as is, and (2) if the bread is crunchy and not soggy as it was kept warm under the mussel pot lid. But then again, I haven't had good bread since I departed NJ so I can't ding them for the bread...... We will def go back and next time I think I'll try the provincial.
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Devynn R.
Love This Place!! I would suggest having the Pan Seared Maple Leaf Farms Crepe! Its duck meat with an amazing sweet onion sauce that is to die for. And a side of Frits ofcourse!
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Elena L.
Love the mussels and fries here! Such a great restaurant if you are a mussel lover! They have at least 10 different flavors on the menu! And their fries come with 8 different dippings! Love it!!!
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Colleen F.
Love the food! The service is usually pretty good, and the patio is always fun. YUM. (HINT: best fries in Indy)
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Geoff O.
Sorry, but no. It's not terrible by any means, but it hardly deserves the accolades it gets from others. We were in town visiting some friends and they raved about the magic of Brugge. I was pumped after all the talk about fries and savory crepes and all sorts of yummines. But no. Their fries, while good and fresh, are still just fries. They really aren't noticeably better than "quality" fries elsewhere. I enjoyed the dipping sauces, but maybe only half of them were all that good, and those were the predictable ones when it comes to flavor profile - aioli, pesto, horseradish, etc. I should note, the "blue cheese" dip was, um, milk? Yeah, not sure what happened there. On to the crepes. Not great. Not even good. Honestly, I think Brugge should be pretty embarrassed that their primary product is so mediocre. I've had better crepes from random streetside vendors. And I'm talking about the crepes themselves, not the fillings. The fillings were fine, I suppose, but the actual crepes were just poor, flavorless, and slightly too floury. Disappointing. Really, though, would it be so hard to offer a crepe with flavors that just work together? Get me a crepe with some pesto, mozzarella, chicken, and spinach. Get me another with mushrooms, avocado, and pork. Boom. I just helped this company 200%. Pleasant service, though, which I appreciated; however, I'm pretty sure the hostess was absolutely baffled at how to run a check in desk.
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Benjamin B.
I love Brugge. I've been going here off and on for the past few years both while living here and visiting. The food is always great. The mussels are a great deal and perfect for sharing, the fries are fantastic. I'm also a huge fan of the hanger steak... hell I'm a fan of most any hanger steak, but this one is a steal at the price and it's a huge portion. They offer great charcuterie from Smoking Goose and cheese for a lighter snack while you down some beer. They used to have oysters, but I didn't see them on the menu the past couple times, I'll ask about that next time I go. I must also recommend you try a Pooka if they have it. They make a wild sour beer with berries that is quite good. The quality seems inconsistent on this beer, so it ranges from pretty good to WOW THIS IS GREAT depending on the visit. Either way, it's worth it. They also have a good selection of bottles and visiting beers on draft. We usually end up with sour beers so a 750ml of Hanssens Ode Geuze comes to the table at some point. Over all, I recommend this place highly. The only difficulty can be parking or finding a seat on busy nights because it is in Broad Ripple.
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Karla W.
I am very committed to their sours and have been going there to get my Pooka fix for over a decade. Sometimes on the weekends it can be a long wait, and the new upstairs needs some sound absorbing material, but it's otherwise perfect for a weekday dinner.
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Cheryl K.
We were visiting from St. Louis. I have read online about their pomme frittes. We weren't very hungry, but we were game for trying a house brew and their pomme frittes. We opted for the large order of pomme frittes that comes with 12 dipping sauces for $12.95. There were three of us and when the order came out, we could not believe how humongous it was. They are served in this large cylindrical cone with the cups of delicious dipping sauces surrounding the cone. The pomme frittes are so scrumptious! Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper. The right amount of crunch, but yet tender on the inside. The sauces were fantastic: fresh mayonnaise | homemade ketchup | roasted garlic aioli | horseradish | sweet chili sea salt & sherry vinegar | blue cheese | aioli | poplar syrup & french dijon | hot curry sauce andalouse | fresh herb pesto The triple ripple house brew is a perfect match with the pomme frittes. Go give them a try you won't be disappointed!!!!!
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Andrew J.
These guys do a great job with two of my favorite things, beer and french fries. Brugge brews Belgian style beers with some American style creativity. They take some really unique twists on classic European styles. The beer is all brewed in house and they do a wonderful job. The other thing they do so well is their french fries. The fries are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside. They have more sauce options than you can eat in a sitting. I love their mustard and the garlic aioli, both are outstanding and full of flavor. Their crepes are great, but my favorite sandwich is the veal meatloaf sandwich. The meat is perfectly seasoned with big flavors. My second favorite meal here is their mussels. They have a ton of different preparation options. My wife and I have had almost all of them, and they're all pretty great. We love sitting outside in the summer drinking beer and eating mussels while we watch Broadripple pass us by.
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Alex M.
You can't beat the drink selection. I suggest the dark horse. The harvey is extremely sour, you've been warned. For dinner, I got the vegetarian grilled portabello mushroom with the frites. Very satisfying vegetarian dish. The fries are awesome when you start but then the grease adds up and it starts to be icky. In the end you'll be satisfied. The place closes pretty early for a pub and it's recommended that you call ahead for seating. Don't be surprised if you have to wait for forty minutes for a seat. Get a drink at the bar while you wait!
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Bill P.
Best Fries I have ever had and the brew isn't too bad either. Had Flemish Red Sour Ale there. Wish they would have kept it on tap longer!
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Jillian B.
food is good, but beers are sub par at best. service is pretty descent, and it's right off the Monon trail which is nice
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Kkdanville D.
My husband and I split a delicious burger and fries at Brugge Brasserie. The food was good, drinks were delicious and wait staff was courteous. Our table was in the middle of the room near the outside dining area. It was kind of congested. I would recommend getting a seat out of the aisle if you decide to go.
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Emily C.
Husband and I came here for dinner last Friday and are definitely looking forward to coming back. Service 3.5/5 We knew we wanted to sit outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. They have outdoor seating on both the lower and upper decks. Since you can enter the restaurant from either the door on the ground floor or the door on the top floor I wasn't sure which way to go first. We chose to walk inside on the ground floor hoping there would be a host/hostess to direct us. There were no signs or anything. After a few waiters walked by us I finally just asked if we could sit on the upper deck and they said to talk to whoever was upstairs. So we went upstairs and again there was no host station but luckily one of the waitresses was just inside and she directed us toward a table and got us menus. So now that we've been there once I'll know what to do next time in terms of getting seated, it was just a bit confusing the first time around. Once we were seated our waitress was friendly and attentive, but not so attentive that we felt rushed. I really wanted to linger and enjoy my beer and dinner in the sunshine and that's exactly what we were able to do. It also helped that we were there around 5:00 on a Friday and the place wasnt busy yet. Atmosphere/Ambiance 4/5 I can only speak to the outdoor seating at this point as we sat out on the upper deck. The view isnt exactly scenic but our seat afforded us a lot of people watching and interesting car spotting opportunities. I didnt see any means for shade on the upper deck so I wouldnt want to be there in the middle of the day. I was fine this time since the sun was going down though. Food 5/5 I started with a flight of the Pooka, Tripel de Ripple and one more that I cant remember the name of. The Tripel was my favorite. For dinner I got the shaved brussel sprout (with fried capers, balsamic, walnuts, goat cheese, chili oil) crepe. It came with a side salad. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this dish. It was such an interesting combination. The brussel sprouts were roasted perfectly. Normally I dont like capers but they really worked here. It was a generous amount as well, I was definitely satisfied. Husband got a sandwich with brugge beer & tomato braised meatballs, and swiss cheese. I had a bite of one of the meatballs and it was very tasty. We shared the nutella dessert crepe, it again was amazing and was just the right amount of sweet. Overall 4/5 Looking forward to trying more crepes!
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Lynn J.
I am certain this will fit many people extremely well. Clearly this is the case as evidenced by the crowd and the noise level. Neither is really my thing. Even though the food when it came was fine perhaps good, the pleasure had pretty well gone out because of the delay as we seemed to be at a table temporarily not assigned to a specific waiter. No amount of good beer really covers these flaws for me. Let the college and post college crowd have it and enjoy. My daughter loves it. Fine. If you like a lively noisy drinking hole (and I mean that in the nicest possible way) go try it out, it is a popular place and may suit you well.
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Kristen W.
The Pooka is amazing!
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Carrie M.
Go with a group of 2-3 people and split two orders of moules frites: provencal and red curry. You won't regret it!
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Kristin H.
Great frites. I mean seriously great frites. But service was uneven and so was the steak. I got the same order each time and the first time my steak was fantastic. The second time it was all gristle and fat and was cooked to death after sending it back for being almost raw. Husband loves the beer.
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Emel S.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Brugge!! And for a variety of reasons which I will list for you. - They have a rotating menu of beers. This forces me to try new beers which is always good because I tend to be a creature of habit. You can't go wrong with the Tripel...though you may feel that it was the wrong decision the next day. I don't like the Pooka but I don't blame Brugge for that. There are plenty of other beers to try. - I love everything on the menu. I have tried a few types of the mussels but my favorite is the Provencal. Almost all the sauces sound delicious so I have some more work to do. Now, if you order the mussels, be prepared to eat a lot of mussels. They come in a steaming pot that I'm pretty sure is bottomless because I've never managed to finish it. - Ummm...hello delicious fries!! If you have 5 people or more, you have to order the L'Enorme. It's a rule. Well, it's a rule that I made up for my friends. Feel free to follow it. It's not a rule that's made to be broken. If you choose to eat in moderation (something I don't think I'll ever master), I opt for the horseradish and the poplar syrup and French dijon. The horseradish is a mayonnaise-like sauce but I just like to put a little bit on each fry. -If you opt to get a sandwich, I really like the duck confit but I'm a huge fan of duck. I think it's nice though because often times duck is served which a large layer of fat and this is more of a shredded duck. The only thing better than going to Brugge is going to Brugge and getting a table on the deck when the weather is nice. And then, if you get cold, you can go inside and hope to get a turn on the shuffleboard table. You must must must try this place!! Even if you just go for a beer and a cone of fries.
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Stephanie W.
Favorite restaurant ever! There's so much to say. It's good any time of day and something for everyone. I'm lying, though, because hands down - you eat mussels! Seasonings and spice. Dips and Dollops - mussels and Pom Frittes! Now, I'm hungry
Come here with 4+ people, order L'Enorme, and be happy with the best fries in the city, which you can make even better by dipping into one of the 12 house-made sauces. You may also consider having the 2 lb pail of mussels. It's available in like a dozen flavors, and I love having the variety to choose from. If you can't come up with 4+ people who want to go here and drink Belgian beers and eat mollusks and frites, get the large frites and be exciting with the 3 sauces you get to choose. I prefer the roasted garlic aioli (you'll dream about it), the pesto, and I'm trying to make my way through the rest of the list one at a time. Brugge brews their own Belgian-style beers and also serves other craft beers on draft and in bottles, including sours and lambics which can be hard to find. They offer bottled small-batch sodas too and a pretty decent wine list. Wait here can be long, and I'd say the menu definitely lacks that "something for everyone" quality. If you're not into crepes, swiss-ish cheese, sausage, or mussels, you may find yourself out of luck. There is nary a burger to be found. Kids are allowed downstairs and on the patios. Upstairs, in the bar area with common seating, expect to be sharing your table with strangers and keep in mind you order from the bar. No kids allowed upstairs. There is a TV both bars and they're usually showing soccer.
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Rachel F.
I used to go here all of the time with my aunt when it first opened. I was so excited to bring my then boyfriend there after we had started dating. He was in a bad mood and took it out on the restaurant and claimed he didn't like it. Thankfully, after a few years and a marriage, I lured him back to Brugge to give another go. And, good news, he liked it his second time around as much as I did my first time around years ago.
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Jeffrey R.
Definitely a good spot in Broad Ripple. Frites with all the sauces rock and the beers are legit!! Patio is also great plus they are dog friendly. Need to go back for the mussels next time.
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Ashley K.
Awesome place! great mussel and french fries. must try food!
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Randy B.
Interesting to say the least...I wasn't a big fan of their type of food, but they are definitely unique. Don't have much to say since I really wasn't that impressed. Great staff for sure.
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P D.
Mussels, frites, and beer. When my dad and I go out, this is usually the place. One of the only reasons to go to Broad Ripple anymore.
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Rolling R.
Fantastic crepes and beer! I need to get to this place much more often!
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Andrew K.
The service is a bit slow, expect it to take almost an entire lunch hour to eat. So, given that, how do you earn 5 stars? The sandwiches are really good, the Duck Confit is rich, tender, and melts in your mouth, and the frites are simply the best fries I've ever had, anywhere, period.
The seating practices at Brugge Brasserie seem to change day to day which makes getting a table or seat very confusing. The first time I went I was able to walk straight up to the 21 and over area upstairs and was told it was open seating. The second time I went I did the same thing and I was told in a very rude and humiliating manner by the waitress that I could not just sit down but had to go downstairs to check in and that people were waiting. When we went downstairs, there was no wait and we were immediately seated in the downstairs 21 and over area (which seemed to be open seating). There are so many doors into this place and it's confusing. I just wish that there was a sign upstairs telling us to go downstairs and check in or to seat yourself (All it says on the door is 'you must be 21 and over to enter' which makes you think it's a bar and open seating upstairs and a restaurant downstairs). I wont let this experience ruin my review because their beer is still amazing but I will most likely enjoy drinking Pooka at other local locations.
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Kori E.
If you like mussels you must come here! You get 2 pounds of mussels in the sauce of your choice with a side of frites with two dipping sauces. Need I say more? Delish!
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Cortney H.
One of my favorite restaurants in Indy! The duck confit mitralette is super delicious. Make sure to try the frites, they're awesome.
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Kent W.
Brugge is a never miss when I visit indy. moules frites with the butter and cippolini onion sauce or the dark beer and walnut sauce on the small, delicious mussels they bring in from prince Edward island. the endive salad, the Belgian stew, hanger steak and eggs, crepes all good. they make excellent craft beers too. i like the black. and can't forget the frites with choice of two homemade sauces. so good.
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Bethany S.
The first time I went a year or so ago, I had a crepe and frites. The crepe was bland, but the frites were fantastic. When I went more recently, the frites were still fantastic and the crepe was better (a different crepe, though, so maybe it was just the menu item). I don't drink beer, but my beer-loving friend really likes this place, so we went for his birthday and it was a great time with good food. So, the best parts are the frites and the beer. I would like it if they had wine, too, but maybe they aren't into wine in Belgium. And I highly recommend getting the huge cone of fries with the tons of sauces - it's fun to try each one and guess which kind of sauce it is!
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Danny W.
Ok, listen, here is what you need to know: 1. The frites are perfect. They are the best I have ever had. 2. Some of the dipping sauces need work. Garlic aioli is great, so is Jambalaya. Avoid pesto. 3. Mussel portions are just fucking gigantic. Two people will only need to order a single container. We had the black beer one, which was good. Cheese in mussels is kinda weird, but it's the midwest so I guess you just deal with it. 4. The sandwiches are not that great. Avoid. Overly covered in fries, dry. 5. Beer (esp. the belgian) is good.
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Charla C.
A couple of friends of mine wanted to check this place out after seeing reviews and hearing great things. We were seated right away and the service was excellent. The food was good. Not great but good. Some of this is my fault. I should have ordered mussels or a crepe. Instead I got a sandwich and barely ate half. The meatballs were great but otherwise it was just bread. Bleh... I did love the frites. And, I'd like to go back and try more of their sauces. But, I'm not excited about scheduling another time to return. It's another option in Broad Ripple, but with so many options I can't say this will be at the top of my Broad Ripple restaurant list.
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Joe L.
Interesting place. We arrived around 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon for an early dinner. Small parking lot was full so I had to pay for meter parking on the street. Limited seating but several tables were available and we were quickly seated. Our group of four had all been here before and were looking forward to a fun evening. This was a birthday dinner so we splurged a bit starting dinner with both the mussels and the charcuterie {cheese-sausage-liver pate board}. The cheese board is expensive but a nice selection and great for four people to share. The pate was very good, but no one else cared to try it. I don't know if they would substitute as I know many people would not care for it...but it was good. The mussels were excellent but cost $20.00. Once you finish them there is a favorable broth remaining in the container and it is great for dipping with the provided French bread. The mussels also come with a cone of fries which were great. In fact I think all the meals come with fries as this is their specialty. The have a number of dipping sauces you can select from and nobody uses ketchup on their fries. As everybody gets 2 sauces, you can share and end up with a variety to try out. As only 2 of us ate the mussels, I could have stopped with the cheese board and mussels, but I ordered the duck confit knowing I would probably take most of it home. It is served on French bread and was good. It came with a large serving of fries. My wife had the meatballs which were also served on French bread with an excellent sauce, and of course came with fries. The beer was great and a nice variety, but they were out of one popular brew and one in our party had to order their second choice. I had the Triple de Ripple which was very good. Several reviews commented on the seating and noise and I was concerned we might have difficulty conversing at the table. As we arrived early.....around 4:30, it was not crowded and not a lot of noise, but by the time we left....maybe around 6:00, it was really loud. I assume this will vary form evening to evening based on the people there at the time {and how much they might be drinking}. I considered rating only a 3 star because of the close seating and noise, but considering this is a place known for their beer and fries, I will consider that part of the atmosphere, so 4 stars.
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Danielle R.
Such a fun date place! Good food, amazing beer and a great atmosphere. The big basket of fries gives you a chance to try all the dipping sauces and aiolis. Try the Gettin Figgy With It - sour mash beers don't get better in the states than this!
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John P.
Brugge is delicious. Their beer is some of the best local craft beer I've ever had, and you can never go wrong with the frites. The patio is where it's at (weather permitting, of course) and it's a short walk from anywhere within Broad Ripple.
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Jacqueline I.
Service was ehh (but hey, they're busy cuz they're good). We got the roasted garlic aioli and pesto with our delicious frites. Mussels (Cajun) were fantastic, and the duck mustard crepe was also very good. Plan on coming back for sure to see if the other dishes hold up as well. Recommended!
(4)
Wade W.
Worst lunch experience in recent memory. Food was average. Service was less-so. Prices too high for the offering. Was charged for food not eaten and sent back. Rude waitress. Won't return.
(1)
Andrea K.
I want to go to Brugge right now just because I'm thinking about it now. This place has a love/hate relationship for me in the beginning, but we worked out our differences. I was told to go here for the frites and dipping sauces, and yes, you can make an entire day of eating nothing but the frites and dipping sauces (I recommend pesto and the garlic aioli mixed, you're welcome). I just couldn't seem to find that one dish that was a great go to since the fare isn't your standard steak or burgers. Instead you find pleasantly surprising savory crepes, or the bucket of steams mussels, of this chicken sandwich which I finally found was waiting for me in the shadows all along. The beer is great, but I do recommend getting a taste before you committ, just to make sure you make the right choice since some, like Bad Kitty, kinda live up to their name. The Trippel though, you can't go wrong with it. Get that with frites and you will be very happy. Also, be sure to get a dessert crepe. O. M. G. The nutella crepe. And this is why I will be going this weekend because for the rest of the week I will think of nothing else but that crepe and frites and my chicken sandwich. So while you might take a little bit to really figure out what you want to eat here, once you do you find yourself drawn to it, like a moth to flame. Another quick note, they fill up fast on Friday and Saturday nights. So don't the the "surprised" person with a group of 10 at 7:30pm with an hour wait. It's Broad Ripple and I know you are just jealous of everyone else happily eating their frites and drinking their Trippel.
(5)
Jenni H.
I've been looking for a good mussels place in my travels and Brugge really hit the spot! I ordered the 2lbs of mussels in the class Belgium sauce and every bite was a rich savory flavor, sprinkled with minced garlic and onion pieces. Thus dish also came with a side of perfectly prepared fries with an option for two dipping sauces.i picked the roasted garlic aioli and the herb pesto. I would definitely recommend combining these two together when using the dipping sauces. I'm usually not a big fries person but this made them taste amazing!
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Beth B.
Finally made my first appearance in at Brugge. I've been meaning to get here forever. My dining partner and myself chose to split two items. We settled in the provencal mussels which were very good. I think they would have benefited from a little more salt but they were still delicious. We also split the brussels sprout crepe which was divine. I'm very much looking forward to returning to sample much more.
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Jonathon H.
I feel like people over-hype this place, but it is a different experience and great food. If you're looking to save a few bucks, go for one of the sandwiches. You get a ton of fries.
(4)
Herbert J.
I give it only 3 stars because there is one waiter there who doesn't understand anything about customer service. I love the food and the beer triple de ripple is at the top of my Indiana brewed favorites, however my girlfriend and I went in this past Monday and upon waiting for the hostess to seat us we were left at our table while the server named "Bes" walked past us numerous times, and then without introducing himself or saying hello he proceeded to tell us, "For future reference wait to be seated by the hostess." We then told him we had waited and he told us he had seen the whole thing and that is not what happened and that we need to wait for the hostess in the future. I couldn't believe I was arguing with a server over what his hostess had or had not told me. We then got up and left and he continued with snide remarks saying, "you don't have to be happy about it." Im sure he felt dumb when he talked to the hostess shortly after and she told him she had told us to sit there. I will not be back there as long as he is working. Who is to say that if he can be such a jerk to a customer because he was mad that the hostess double sat him, that he wouldn't spit in your food. Request a new section if you sit with a server named "Bes" because the guy doesn't understand what customer service is at all. Heads up he looks like Bill Haider from Saturday Night Live.
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Classy L.
Awesome mussels with Jamaican sauce and Duck Confit in Crepes. Best of all amazing service by Kristen!!!
(5)
Vanessa J.
The Thai Red Curry mussels left something to be desired; I was expecting a little more flavor. However, $20 for 2 lbs. of mussels and more pommes frites than you can eat is unbeatable. I recommend the horseradish and sea salt & sherry vinegar for sauces. I was also underwhelmed by the roasted garlic aioli. Great place to take friends and I'll definitely be back to try more mussels.
(4)
Mahrukh M.
Honestly, I have to thank Yelp for steering us to this restaurant. Three of my friends and I were visiting Indianapolis from Cincinnati for a one day trip. Looking for restaurants on Yelp, we decided to give this place a try because of the reviews. We loved it, their food was great, and even better was their service. The waitress provided exceptional service, and as this was our first time here, she was very helpful with her recommendations. They have a huge selection of different sauces you can try with your meal, and among the four of us I think we tried all of them (almost). My favorite sauce was the roasted garlic aioli sauce. For my entree I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich, and my friends ordered the duck confit sandwich, and mussels. All of us were really happy to have dined here, I highly recommend this place.
(5)
Ian C.
I've been here twice and I want to go like sixty more times. The first time was absolutely sublime - we chanced upon the best table in the place (back corner, view of the entire room, like a boss). The second trip included a long-ish wait, but we went at peak hours during the weekend, so that didn't surprise me, and it gave us enough time to go get a pre-dinner taco from a really fantastic place just down the block. Unfortunately, somebody brought their awful children who only communicated by shrieking horribly and bonking forks on the tables. Well, that's no fault of the restaurant, I suppose. Don't bring your kids! Please! On my first visit, I got the steak frites. It's quite cheap for what you get - a bigass hanger steak on the plate with a completely absurdly huge mountain of frites on top, plus two dipping sauces. You're going to want to get like two of the house-made beers and spend at least an hour working your way through this veritable Montagne de Frites. The dipping sauces are incredible. The roasted garlic aioli is the clear winner, but I really like the bleu cheese, horseradish, and sauce andalouse (kinda like a tangy, lemony mayo) as well. On my second visit, I had the duck confit mitraillette. Fun fact: Mitraillette translates literally to "submachine gun." The sandwich has duck confit, dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek on top. That is a damn fine sandwich. Of course, they just dump a whole bunch of frites on it as well. I'm pretty sure they put crack in their frites. You can't stop eating them. Other restaurants just don't do it the same way. At other, lesser restaurants, I have felt as if I was biting into a hot slug instead of a piece of fried potato. At Brugge, the frites are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. They are basically the Platonic ideal of fried potatoes. Both times I've been to Brugge I've taken the leftovers to work the next day. My coworkers inevitably mention that whatever I just heated up in the microwave smells amazing. They look at their prepackaged Healthy Choice meals with a vague sense of disappointment as I tuck into the best leftovers ever. Taking leftover Brugge to work the next day will definitely make you the King (or Queen) of the Breakroom.
(5)
Rachel B.
One of my favorites when I am visiting Indy!
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Twinkle V.
Love, love, love this place. Hidden off the Monon, this stalwart of Broad Ripple brew offers a great menu as well as its very own beer menu, interspersed with a few non-Brugge brews. It's on our favorite list, yet, sometimes, the wait is pretty long on the weekend. No reservations, so be prepared to wait. It's well worth it,however. Love the mussels and frites!
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Rae Ann P.
Saturday afternoon - another wonderful meal at a great restaurant with the best server in Indianapolis - NOAH!! Again, the mussels and fries with the dipping sauces were exceptional and filling for the two of us. Enjoyed the Broad Ripple neighborhood as we walked off the meal. Can't go wrong here!! And ask for Noah for his exceptional service, great smile and winning personality. (And no, I don't "know" him or am related to him!!)
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Kelsey A.
Enjoyed this French inspired dining experience. If you are a fan of mussels this place Is a MUST...I am unfortunately not a fan of mussels but am a huge fan of frites! Strongly recommend the frites, so many different dipping options which I've never had at any other restaurant. The waitress was very helpful in making beer and entree recommendations. Brugge brews 3 of their own beers plus has a small list of additional featured wines and brews. Smaller menu but was torn between several non-mussel entrees....the dinner crepe was good, not amazing. Warm and cozy environment, small restaurant and seating fills up fast! Good location right on the monon, difficult to find parking however on a Saturday night.
(4)
Sarine J.
Been hanging out here a lot lately. Love the atmosphere. Fries are good but like the dipping sauces more. Had a dessert crepe that had nutella, chocolate genache, and pecans. It was amazing.
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Ilya V.
Very good beer selection (can't go wrong with Belgian ales, really), and tasty fries with lots of different dipping sauces. My one and only one complaint is their selection of lambics is a bit lacking, although perhaps this was because we had a newbie server. To be honest, I've never been at a Belgian place that didn't carry Lindemans. They did have one bottle, but it was a huge one that I could never finish by myself (and I do love lambics, don't get me wrong).
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Stephanie D.
Well well well, decided to come here after taking a hiatus of Broad Ripple for about a year..My hubby and I joined some friends of ours to try the beer, the mussels, the atmosphere. We came on a Monday night and they had a wait, which makes me think, hey this place must be great to have a wait on a Monday. We were seated promptly outside. The only odd thing was the host told us where to go but didn't actually walk us to the table. A little weird, but it's ok I can find my way through a restaurant. After looking at the menu we decided to split the duck crepe and pomme frites. My friends ordered mussels red curry style and some pomme frites as well. We received our frites earlier then our meal which made a great appetizer/side for our meal. Since we all ordered a large we shared the 6 sauces between us. The sauces were great, the frites were alright. I've had pomme frites double fried in duck fat before, I'm a little biased now. Sorry!! Our meal came and while I really liked the duck the crepe was super bland which was somewhat made up by the sauce that was on top. I did try the mussels which were really good, so I would recommend those to people. You receive 2 lbs. worth so it is a great share for 2 ppl. As for being a brewery they only carried 3 brews?? Not used to that, but then again I'm not a beer fan so it didn't bother me, just thought the selection would've been larger, considering my hubby is a hop head and adores beer. The service was alright nothing to boast about. The verdict is still out on whether or not I would come back. Not that the experience was bad, but it wasn't great enough in my book to begin planning a second trip.
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Misti Y.
Come here for three things: Frites, Mussels and Beer. If you have an inclination you might not want any of the above, then skip the Brugge. It is also worth noting, that there are fewer seating options for those under 21, so if you're coming with a family, definitely call ahead for wait times. Back to the food: The tables have frite holes; that's how serious they are about fried potatoes. They have 12 preparations of PEI mussels; that's how serious they are about moules. And, right now, they have a beer called Reindeer Games. I can't resist loving a beer named after a holiday animal and described as having hints of cinnamon. It was a delicious brew. They also have 12 sauces for fry dipping. Again, they are serious about frites. Alas, I ordered a brussels sprouts crepe with a side salad and felt a little dumb about the choice. It was ok, but the mussel-eaters looked more delighted, and I ended up stealing a fair share of fries. I am not a mussel lover, but I could have gone with the Steak Frites, which looked pretty good. But again, this is really a spot for three things: Frites, Mussels and Beer!
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Chris C.
Lost a star because The last 3 times we have been here they have been out of the Tripel, which is the main reason for coming. It is Saturday afternoon and they are already out. If it is so popular and you always run out, why not make more?
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Chris S.
Brugge is good but it has stiff competition in Broad Ripple. The beer is on par with some of the other local greats. I really enjoy Triple De' Ripple but watch out it will hit you. All the beer on tap is premium quality at a premium price. The fries are good but nothing special; I don't get the hype. The moules-frites is a pretty good deal for $20. Every so often you get a mussel with sand in it but not a big deal for the price. Service is really hit or miss; I've had both friendly and rude servers so it is luck of the draw. Borderline 4-star but not quite there.
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Constance V.
My favorite place in Indy to eat! I've been here more times than I can remember. Those fries, oh my those fries...and that crepe with Brussels sprouts and cheese and walnuts. I seriously love their beer, all of them. Please don't ever change anything!
(5)
Diane E.
Finally! I can now say that I've experienced the elusive mussels that Brugge is so famous for. 3rd time's the charm. One of my besties from California is visiting for the labor day weekend and my Indy daughter is moving to NYC, we decided to celebrate at Brugge. We ordered the frites...with all the dipping sauces...which ended up being way too much for 4 people, so my son-in-law took the leftovers home to enjoy over the weekend. Then, my friend and I shared the classic brugge mussels while my daughter and her husband shared a salad. Plenty of wine...beer...and we had a great server. This ended up being a great night.
(5)
Joel M.
Brugge is everything that Indy needs more of - local, unique, tasty, and consistent. I've been here a few times just for drinks (which are reason alone to visit Brugge), but went for a nice dinner with the wife more recently. Actually, first lets get back to the drinks. I'm a beer guy and while the selection isn't gigantic, but they clearly focus on quality over quantity. Their own brewery choices on tap are delicious and BIG - we're not talking about cute little 5% Blond Ales (i.e. Three Wise Men), we're talking about 10% Belgian Tripels that will kick you in the face. The guest beers (tap and bottles) are as good if not better - all big, powerful, craft beers that will expand your suds pallet and introduce you to breweries you've never heard of. Now that I'm drunk just thinking about their beer selection, lets move on to the food. The two things you need to know about are the frites and the mussels. The frites (fancy french fries) are cooked perfect and addicting on their own, but what makes them even better is the endless selection of sauces they can be served with (pesto, curry, homeade ketchup, etc.). Add some mussels and you will be set for the night - I recommend the Jamaican and Cajun but I doubt there is a bad bunch on the menu. Two pounds doesn't sound like a lot with all those shells, but it was more than enough for the wife and I. With a huge menu and revolving beer selection, I try to go here as much as possible.
(5)
Holly H.
Not entirely sure what to say here... I was really excited to eat at Brugge Brasserie. I was in a good mood, I was hungry. I was with great friends. I was ready. Unfortunately, our Sunday evening visit left me in a kinda crappy mood. The food was okay. Not great. Just food. The seating was a nightmare (even though we offered to wait, we were seated around a table that was awkward and that made one member of our party sit at a corner of the table. No one even attempted to correct this, and finally *I* had to find a spare chair and move the table out so we could all sit comfortably.) Our waitress was... RUDE. That's putting it nicely. Simple requests were met with crappy looks, and questionable answers. One of my friends asked that the eggs be cooked a little harder runny, and the waitress acted like they were too "busy" to let them cook for a few extra seconds. She wrote nothing down, and asked us to repeat ourselves several times. She acted annoyed when we asked about dessert. She brought the wrong beer with one of our flights of beer, and acted like it was a foregone conclusion that we would just take the wrong one... instead of her bringing the correct one. I just cannot convey how terrible the service was...
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Sarah F.
I just love this place! I have sat upstairs and on the main floor -- both are great. I am partial to the atmosphere on the upper level, but it isn't always open. The frites are uh-maze-ing, just like everyone says. The mussels are wonderful. So much fun to eat with a group. More bread, please! I like to dip the bread in the liquids from the mussels. Be sure to try the Tripel, but go easy -- that stuff is strong. I think my sis had an out-of-body experience after 2 of those. Very entertaining. I have tried a bite of the duck sandwich and I would say, if you're not a mussels person, then the duck is your way to go. Enjoy!
I stopped by with a bunch of friends after work. The weather was perfect for sitting outside. The service was quick for a Monday night, and the server was able to explain every beer on tap. I love seafood, so I had to have the mussels. I was not disappointed. They were almost perfectly cooked to perfection. It was a little, very little, over cooked. You can tell by the shrinkage. Being so far away from the ocean, I guess it's better to error on the safe side. I will definitely go back. The beers are also fantastic.
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Jon C.
Brewpubs are becoming so popular that there's a lot of different types now. Some are old-school brewpubs: burgers, fish-n-chips, wings, and the beer. Some are high-end: steak frites, crepes, charcuterie platters, and the beer. Brugge serves steak frites, crepes, charcuterie platters, and moules (mussels) frites. And their beer. And guest taps as well (all craft). Their beers are always very good - particularly the Black. (See BeerAdvocate for beer reviews). If you like something beyond the "IPA greater than all" beer world, Brugge is your place. Most of their beers are Belgian styles - but NOT banana-bombs like some Belgians. The food is stellar, outstanding, amazing. There's numerous choices for steaming liquid for the moules, and lots of dipping sauce choices for the frites. And the frites are outstanding! Service is always good, and usually the music they're playing kick ass too!
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Monica K.
beer and food was pretty mediocre
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Tamara Q.
All I can say is, I never liked mussels until I met Brugge. I went with a large group at dinner time and we ordered several different pots of seasoned mussels... all were a symphonic blend of perfect flavor notes. I am craving it even as I write this review. Warning though the service there is really peculiar... our waiter was nice but did not know the beers very well and I'm pretty sure just brought out random beers instead of our requested ones... oh well. Good time anyway.
(5)
Tim W.
Order the Sausage Board and you may not need a meal. (of course I had both and made it through, but just a warning on the size of the food). The Sausage Board had several thinly sliced varieties of meat like prosciutto as well as some wurst. Served with crusty bread, and toppings such as mustards, caramelized onions, pickles, and olives, I was easily able to make several perfect bites. I LOVE meatloaf and Brugge has a delish 3-meat meatloaf sandwich that was crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. My lunch companion had the duck confit sandwich which I tasted and loved. Dessert was the Nutella crepe which we shared and fought over. It's drizzled with creme freche and topped with raspberry sauce that was not too sweet and mixed well with the Nutella. The frites were a little underdone and not as special as they were the last time I at here. The place was full with a wait, but the servers were fast at refills and while they didn't spend long with us, they did answer questions thoroughly and the staff seems to have full-court defense strategy and we were cared for by several different people at the same time.
(5)
Rachel L.
Very good food. The lemon curd and blueberry crepe is out of this world amazing. I haven't had a bad meal there. Everything's great except the portions. The sandwiches are outrageously large which I don't mind but the muscles are just so tiny it makes you not want to share with the rest of your table
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Kellyo O.
Came here with my hubby for the mussels and the frites based on a recommendation of a friend that used to live in the area. We definitely loved the frites! The mussles were overcooked and didn't soak in the flavors they should have been marinated in so it left me wondering if they steamed the mussels and then poured on the sauce?? Our waiter was ok, hard to find at times which may lead to the issue with Krista R's review - maybe they are overworked. That or they don't care. Everyone gives 20% tip now which is a good amount based on what food and cocktails you order so they expect to make money no matter how they serve. I am not saying this was our guys case but he did kind of put off that aire. (And yes, we did 20% tip him.) The beer was good but they were out of the one I had wanted so I will probably go back for the beer and the frites next time I am in town and skip the mussles. And I may try the upstairs bar as suggested by other.
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Benjamin H.
Brugge gives me that "running into your ex that you never liked in the first place, but you hang out anyway -- then end up getting drunk together and screwing" vibe. I want to love you, but I think we have conflicting pheromones. I think the beer is top notch and they always have a few excellent guest taps, but the restaurant just rubs me the wrong way. I've always received incredibly slow and somewhat hostile service here and it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I've never tried the food, but I've heard good things.. I'll probably give it a shot at some point.
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Sara L.
My first time to Brugge was a sexy love affair. Brugge and I fit so comfortably together that to the casual observer it might have seemed as though we'd always known each other, always had this easy intimacy....but this is not so. One night together and Brugge and I uncovered new territory for both of us, made memories I'll never forget, and got slick and slimy with some mussels. I went here this past Friday night with my boyfriend and one of my best friends. The plan was to have some AWESOME FREAKING FOOD and then go out and party. We did have AWESOME FREAKING FOOD! and we did go party. the boyfriend had the meatball sandwich and for his dipping sauces he had pesto and the curry. He was a fan of both. My ladyfriend and I had mussels, noir with sweet chili dipping sauce and the mustardy syrupy dipping sauce. I liked the mustard better than the sweet chili, not necessarily because of the flavor but because dipping fries into oil feels weird, and the sweet chili sauce is oil. For an appetizer we had a medium fromage plate. The first cheese was a creamy and rich cow cheddar with brown butter and caramel. The second cheese was a goat cheese topped with apricot preserves. In a perfect world, I would be able to have a lemon pound cake filled with that goat cheese concoction. It was decadent, it was dreamy, it was my muse. I pounded it hard and ate it like a huge boss. A lot of beer was had. The black beer, I dug it, and Harvey, a blackberry beer which I lurved. The boyfriend had the sour beer which he didn't much care for because it tasted like pickles. But it wasn't a bad beer, it just wasn't his flavor. My ladyfriend had an ale and something else, but I don't remember what. What I do remember is that we were pretty buzzed and enjoying our tasty beers. The food ws delicious. The mussels were perfect and covered in cheddar and bacon. The bread, dipped in the mussely juices in the bottom of the steam pot, was just over-the-top awesomeness. I see people going on about the service. here's the deal: some chumps cut in line at the bar and I was sort of shitty but didn't say anything because I started out having a bad night and didn't want to be a mean guy, but the bartender noticed and served the other people first, and that's uncool. Our waiter was boss hog and knew a lot about cheese. He was prompt, courteous, easy to communicate with, and emptied out the used up mussel shells like a huge boss. I had a great time! Frankly, I can't wait to go back and try the thai mussels. so this place is not bush leage, oh no. it's the majors and it is grand. you should go.
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Jennifer L.
I know this place is known for their mussels, but I am not a huge fan that kind of seafood. If you are like me then definitely try their crepes and/or their fries. With their fries you can choose between three sauces. I recommend the homemade ketchup! It is delicious! If you are a beer fan, they ALWAYS have great beer! I personally love their sour beers. This is a great place to go to if you want good locally brewed beer and a different type of food than your usually pub/brewery. Staff is great and friendly too!
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Brian P.
Cheesecake Factory, take notes. Brugge is a perfect example of why you don't need a book-like menu to have a good restaurant. They do mussels, fries, deli meats and cheeses, and crepes, and that's about it. But it works because they do them well, charge a reasonable price, and provide adult sized portions, which is refreshing in light of the modern trend of providing kid-meal portion sizes. Ill admit, I was initially hesitant to shell out (heh) $20 for some mussels. But they give you so many that the trash bowl they provide you with has to be swapped out mid meal. It takes some effort to finish these mussels, and they taste good. We had classic Provençal and it was awesome, not fishy like bad and unfresh mussels can be. They also basically force you to order a giant bag of delicious homemade fries because it's only $1 to upsize. A dollar. Mcdonalds charges you more for an upsize (not actually but it's close). The charcuterie plate is just as enormous and delicious as everything else, and we ended up taking half of it home (I'm a big eater and usually have too much pride to ask for the take home box). The beer was...local and interesting. If you're the type that complains about portion sizes being too large (I can't comprehend why that would be a bad thing) than go to r bistro where you can get a spoonful of noodles and 2 square inches of sustainable salmon for $20. But if you like good food for a good price, and a pretty decent atmosphere, this place is it.
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Byron J.
It's typically a pretty mind and taste bud blowing experience when I go here. First my one qualm, they run out of Triple de Ripple far to regularly for my liking. But out side that I can spin a beautiful tale of epicurean magic from fibers woven out of the most incredible duck sandwich, unbeatable frites, legendary beer and enough mussels to bench press the titantic. My first draw to Brugge was born from my love of shellfish. I sought out the mussles of which I had heard great tales. I have to tell you friends, the steam pots of the flavor intense little buggers are the things inspiration is born of. It was clear to me this would be the one thing I would order exclusively from Brugge, so many flavors I had to try. But alas one evening my attention was drawn to the sandwich section I had discovered a decadent duck dish that changed my culinary life! The fresh compote that gently coats the foul is the key to a door that leads to the promised land. When you add in a glass of Triple De Ripple and the frites and sauce you can't really do much better in Indianapolis as far as I am concerned. I reccommend the sweet chili sauce, the horseradish sauce and ALWAYS the poplar mustard. This is one place where service does not even play into my equation, as long as someone brings me my food, I am happy, I have no comments on the service, honestly because I never even pay attention to anything but the food.
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Samantha H.
I have been here soo many times. The best frites! The decor is so warm feeling. The Tripel de Ripple is my favorite beer of all time. The mussles here are good although not my favorite. The service is great. Went here on a Friday at 9pm and found two seats at a table in the bar area immediately. One of my top five favorites in all of Indy.
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Lizz C.
Oh Brugge.. how I love thee. If I lived closer to Indianapolis, this would truly be dangerous for me. I love beer, specifically good craft beer. To be very specific, I love sour beer and Brugge always has 1-2 of them. My husband loves their Black. So, our plan of attack is usually to get the Black and whatever sour is on tap. The food can vary, but Oh my!, it's delicious. The moules frites (Mussels and fries) are delicious, you can choose from what seems like hundreds of sauces but is probably only 16. I'm easily overwhelmed in the face of excellent choices, especially when it comes to seafood. Our other favorite is their charcuterie and cheese plates. There's almost nothing better to my palate than good cheese, good beer and good meats. I'd do a review of their crepes, but I can't eat much wheat. That's fine by me - moules make me happy every time! We don't go at prime dinner hour, well, except once - and the service has always been friendly and as prompt as possible considering the busy kitchen area. This last visit (which was twice in one day... *whistles innocently*) we sat at the curved bar area overlooking the kitchen staff's domain. We chatted a little bit with the busy cook - and though he was rushing around cooking food for what seemed like hundreds of people, he was friendly and witty. Go for the beer! Go for the moules! The crepes are probably good - and I think next time we'll *finally* get the steak frites (mmm... how I wish it wasn't 8am on Friday.. that does sound good right now...) (Ted? If you ever see this - I love you =) I love your beer =) Keep being wonderful!)
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Aishwarya B.
This place is FANSTASTIC! Granted that my experience with European food in general is limited, but I really liked the food here. I ordered the veggie crepe and my boyfriend got the veggie mitraillette. And while we both started off saying we weren't really hungry, by the end of it, we had polished our plates clean. The fries are delicious (yes, he was kind enough to let me taste 2 fries - one for each sauce that came with the fries :-p).
(5)
Karolina N.
Delicious place to stop at on my Kentucky-Chicago drives. I have to admit, nothing here is the best I have ever had. It's definitely good though! Had a beer flight (APA, Harvey, Tripel), Provencal mussels, frites with many sauces and some dessert crepes. I would recommend it all.
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Bodie S.
I thought that this brewery/restaurant was fantastic. It was my first time eating here and I was impressed overall with the quality of the food and beer. We waited for about 10 minutes before we were finally seated, which might be the only negative thing to say about the restaurant. I ordered the duck sandwich and a Triple de Ripple beer. The duck sandwich was fantastic and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying something slightly out of the ordinary. This was my first time eating duck that wasn't from a fast food Chinese restaurant and I was very impressed. The Triple de Ripple was strong and delicious. I was very pleased. The duck sandwich comes with what seems like an endless mountain of frites. The sandwich is buried underneath the frites, so you must eat your way to the sandwich--a small, scrumptious price to pay. My sandwich meal came with an order of two dipping sauces, and collectively with my other two companions, we had a total of six sauces. Everything from pesto to spicy mustard to aioli to garlic aioli and everything in between. It was a reasonable price for what I ordered; under $20 for the entire experience. The atmosphere is wonderful and I can imagine it is even better in the warmer months. The next time I visit Brugge, I would love to try the rest of their beer selection.
(4)
Paul H.
Our favorite place to eat in Broadripple. Stellar Fries, Great creaps and sandwiches, and, oh my god, the BEER, oh my god. Seriously, we have eaten there so much we have to take a break. Bring a sweater in winter cuz it can be a little drafty inside, but still, A great place. I recommend the Duck Confit sandwich which comes with a big pile of fries (with awesome sauces, the poplar syrup and the garlic aioli are my favorite). Also the meat board and the Pate appetizers with crispy fried leeks are divine (PLEASE, MORE FRIED LEEKS ON THE PLATE). They do take out only when they are not really busy, so don't expect it. And oh my god, the BEER, Oh my god!
(5)
Modibo S.
Beer and food were great, atmosphere and service underwhelming. First of all, there are very, very few places in the US where you can ever get a Berliner weisse style beer (Bad Kitty) on draft. This one was fantastic, and a totally different experience than a bottled beer. Spritzy, tangy, alive, and incredibly refreshing. I'd go back for that alone. The Black was an unusual beer - inky but not at all malty like most other black beers (eg porters, bocks, dunkels), it was more like a black saison with the fruity tang that you'd expect from a pale version. Interesting, and somewhat perplexing. The Tripel de Ripple was a good, somewhat fruity tripel, which didn't taste overly strong, and had a slightly sweet body that made it more substantial than either of the other two. I'm glad I tried all of them. But... mussels and fries? Fantastic. Especially the mussels. I favor mussels with lots of crusty bread, but I was too cheap to fork over more dough for more bread. The fries were tasty, and I had a nice roast garlic aioli sauce and pesto to go with them. The mussels, though, were perfectly done, and there were lots of them. The only thing missing was a good conversation to go with the great beer as I worked my way through all those shellfish. Also, the bartenders seemed somewhat apathetic... it took them half an hour to clean up all the dirty dishes on the bar in front of me. And the place was loud and echoey (I was upstairs), which isn't particularly to my liking.
(4)
Christie M.
after reading several reviews to find a new place for our reunion, we ended up here. sadly, all the hype was disappointing. The beers were ok...I'm not a beer drinker. We ordered the l'enorme pomme frites with 10 dips, was good but even with the four of us we couldn't finish half of it. Also ordered the pate and mussels along with the crabcakes. I wanted to order the homemade soda but they were out. Along with the safforn mussels. over all, the food was just ok for the price. I think next time we'd rather go to the claddaugh. oh, the service was also lacking. the sign said open to 1am but they close kitchen by 10pm...boot us out by 11:30pm.
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Mary L.
I love the pommes frites, the beer is good, but the atmosphere is just OK. Downstairs it's loud, cramped and impossible to get a table without a wait. Upstairs is more bar-like with a younger crowd, more room, but it is still hard to get a table without waiting. Once the weather gets nicer the outdoor patio will be open. I'm hoping this will spread out the Brugge crowds, but I'm afraid it will just cause the place to become even more crowded.
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Dina K.
The mussels are good but I'll pass on the cold fries that weren't crispy.
(1)
Eileen F.
Great fries! The mussels in white wine and herbs fantastic. Really love this place. Just wish the service was faster.
(5)
Matt G.
I really like this place, but there are a few things that bug me. I come here a lot though so I figured I should review it. The excellent: The frites + dipping sauces are incredible. They've pretty much ruined "steak frites" for me at any other restaurant. The beer here is great too, with some things you won't typically see elsewhere (e.g. some great sours). On a nice day, it's hard to beat sitting outside on the patio with a beer and a cone of frites. The good: Aside from the frites, nothing else from the menu jumps out to me as incredible. The mussels are my favorite thing to order, especially in the Provencal sauce. The steak frites are solid (more for the frites than the steak). But I'm not in love with any of the sandwiches or crepes. The so-so: The service is highly variable - just depends on who you get. It can get fairly expensive. And I've had a few things happen that rubbed me the wrong way (like the time I got only a half-portion of steak, or the time our "frites" were just a cone full of burnt tips). If I was there for the first time I probably wouldn't have known the difference, which is probably what they were counting on. Not cool. Overall this place is definitely worth checking out, but after lots of visits I think I like it better as a "grab a beer and snack on some frites" place instead of sitting down for a full meal. If you are going to eat I'd recommend the mussels (two pots per three people is the ideal ratio - you don't need a full pot for yourself).
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Jenny S.
Brugge is a gastropub. I don't really know what a gastropub is, but I love Brugge. They have the most delicious fries with an array of immensely tasty dipping sauces. The rest of the food is good too. But what really goes well with the fries is their beer. A few of their regulars - the Triple de Ripple, the White - are refreshingly delicious. Their seasonals are taste sensations, flavored with citrus or blackberry. Beware of the high alcohol content though!
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Lothar M.
Having lived in Belgium for years, though not in Brugge, I was very curious into the Brugge Brasserie, which claims to have authentic Belgian dishes, including fries and mitrailettes (in France they call them Americain), French bread with some sort of meat and fries. As we were not too hungry, we went for a large fries, which allows you three sauces (we chose fresh mayo, homemade ketchup, and spicy chili). The fries were near-authentic: crispy and dark fried, although I wasn't too impressed by the taste of the potato. The sauces were disappointing: the mayo was tasteless, the ketchup tasted like marinara, and the spicy chili was not mayo-ish (as told), but very Indian curry-ish. Although not a big success, I'll definitely go back for either l'Enorme, a HUGE bag of fries with all the sauces, or a mitraillette. I'll adjust my review afterward.
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Shelly F.
I am a fan for Brugge when it comes to the bier, the mussels and the frites. I am not a fan of the crepe's and here is the low down on why. Bier is strong and good, the white has a hint of banana in it, and I have to be in the mood for that, the triple is great but you are only allowed to order 2, which is probably a good thing because more then that and most people would face plant when attempting to leave. The black is really smooth and goes down easy. The mussels have always been fresh and full of flavor, my favorite is the Thai coconut curry... the menu says they are spicy, I don't agree, I think they are just very flavorful. The frites are very good and "meaty" I like all the assortments of dips you can select, anything with garlic is a winner in my book and the garlic mayo here is a 2 thumbs up! Crepes are another story... I am not a huge fan to begin with when it comes to crepes, and BB has not been able to flip me yet. I will try again when the mood hits me. The atmosphere is good, I like all the wood tables and the laid back attitude the place exerts. It does feels very rustic. Service can be spotty especially on a busy weekend.
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Robert B.
This is one of our favorite lunch places. The crepes and sandwiches are good but we really have trouble getting past the mussels and frites (served Belgian brasserie style) which are amazing. Love the variety of dipping sauces for the frite. Pair these with one of their home brewed belgian style brews and we are content. I love the Trippel! In the summer a cheese and meat tray on the patio is great. Worth the trip.
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Mark W.
Took the folks from the museum for a holiday outting. The eight of us started with mussels and promme frites, great way to start off. Came with two dipping sauces, we started with home made ketchup and horse raddish. I had a duck crepe, several people had the tenderlion. We finished off the meal with two sweet crepes to share, both with nuttella one also had home made marshmallow. It was a perfect place for a holiday get together and the bill for 8 with tip was $150! Great experience and the waiter was pleasant, made reccomendations and was very helpful.
(4)
joey d.
You know when you forget about one of your favorite bands...and then you are reminded by something..you say to yourself...I forgot about them!!!..how could I do that!!.. It's the same with Brugge..I sometimes forget how much I love them..then I go there and say..I will not forget anymore! I think I should come here once a week! Then I forget again..I love beer..I love pomme frites..I will put a post it on my bathroom mirror to remind myself
(5)
Mike L.
Review is based strictly on a late night stop and no food was ordered. I get it is a brewpub, I have been to many, but to only have 4 taps and at the time I stopped by only 2 were available, well the beer better knock me off my feet. Unfortunately it did not. I really liked the large round copper topped tables in the bar area, very cool. But the bar itself was very small and had that look and feel like it was in someone's basement. Good if you are a local but not so much for someone traveling through. I get the whole concept and I really appreciate it but my short stop did not work for me. I really need to stop in for a longer stay and try the food to make this a more comprehensive review.
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Dean F.
Saturday night - A bucket of steamed mussels, frites, and a glass of Tripel de Ripple with a Brugge Black for dessert: all A+. The bread side is slightly sub par. I think that the side bread doubles as their sandwich bun. But gosh, the beer is good. The decor and feel is almost rustic or maybe it's just, um, frugal? Anyway, the beer is good. Go when it's busy. If you get a sandwich, ask for the bun to be grilled with butter. They ought to just do it that way as the bread bun is not so great on its own merits. The sausage sandwich with grilled onion and peppers is a good one if care for that sort of thing. Did I mention that beer is very good? If there was any background music, I could not hear it. Some easy going continental music would fit nicely. I would give 3 1/2 stars if I could, 7 out of 10. Better than just a 3. The beer is 9/10.
(3)
Swt P.
I don't understand why everyone is so crazy about this place. Well, maybe because I do not care so much about drinking beer. I think this place is overpriced and overrated. They offer the same menu for lunch and dinner. It is hard to choose the meal if you are on the budget. I asked our server what would be good to eat for lunch. She recommended mussels. But, who wants to order $20+ mussels for lunch? I ended up ordering the duck sandwich (not sure what the name of my meal was). I liked the way they cooked the duck, but I didn't care so much eating the duck meat with bread. Too much carbs- High calories. I also tried "the frites" - what everyone talks about. This is just a fancy name for french fries here. I am not too crazy about it... I am glad I tried, but I do not plan to return anytime soon.
(3)
Sam W.
This place was great! I'm only giving it 4 stars, though, b/c it is too popular and overcrowded. The beers are excellent. Definitely try the trippel and the white! The food was good. My friends were all about the frites and the various sauces (11 in all, I think). Personally, I think the beef soup (sorry I don't remember its name) was tops! I think I could probably eat that soup a few times a week. But the beer! I love belgian style ales, and that trippel could be close to my favorite beer of all time. I wish they had a tap out here in Oregon. It's probably the first time I'll miss a beer from Indiana.
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Craig E.
Steak and eggs - DELISH! Fries / dipping sauces were amazing. Small dining area that could get very noisy (especially w/ small children). Buuut, was too busy chowing down on the nutella crepe to mind much.
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Sarah S.
Love Brugges. Like my fellow reviewers before me, I would give it five stars except that the service has sometimes been a bit neglectful. But the food is delicious. Lovely crepes, salads, and sandwiches, and the pomme frites are not to be missed. If you have a more adventurous palate, you can scarf down a big bucket full of mussels or sample the hanger steak. And the tasty Triple de Ripple will give you plenty of bang for your buck, if you catch my drift. I love the decor in here, too--the wall sconces are really cool, and there's a big, copper-looking round table in the back that I'd love to sit at someday. Just need to find a group large enough for it! Oh, and don't skip dessert--the crepes Suzette are spectacular!
(4)
Kara K.
I went to Brugge for the first time on a Wednesday night around 9:00 pm. Not packed, but fairly busy. I was impressed upon walking in to Brugge (smelled great!!), but was quickly let down. My friend and I stood awkwardly at the hostess stand for over 10 minutes before we were even noticed (granted, this is not a big place, so we were in the way of everyone). We were finally acknowledged by a rude hostess and finally acknowledged by a server (another 10 minutes later). Food was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. Had the grilled chicken crepe and a small order of frites. You get two dipping sauces with the s/frites and I ordered roasted garlic aioli and horseradish. Sadly there was not much flavor in either of the dips :( I think they make their own in house fruit iced tea, and that was pretty good! Will give Brugge another try, perhaps to try a different crepe or one of their on tap beers.
(3)
Claudine D.
My first visit to Indy so happened to be a business trip with colleagues. We had dinner at Brugge on a Thursday night around 7:30 pm. We were seated right away at one of two tables left on the second level. The moules frites provencal, pomme frites and duck confit sandwich were excellent. Come with a big appetite as portions are large. As much as I ate of my duck confit sandwich, I don't think I made a dent. I think I would have preferred it as a crepe instead of a sandwich -- too much bread for something as savory as duck confit with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek. I typically don't like cooked fruit, but the tart and sweetness of the cherries were a perfect compliment to the salty goodness of the duck confit. I also enjoyed the roasted garlic aioli, poplar syrup/French dijon, and fresh herb pesto dipping sauces for the pommes frites. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but there are a few $5 parking lots if you don't want to circle around waiting for a spot to open on the street. All in all, I left full and happy.
(4)
Jason H.
A bunch of rude servers acting like wankers .... yeah please let me eat and drink here. No Thanks! This place sucks!
(1)
Wanda F.
Dependable taste. I love that I always know what I'm getting here. One of Indy's best!! We love to go back here again and again!!
(4)
Alexandrea P.
I'll keep this simple. We came for the fries-apparently they're the best in the state? According to who I ask because though we are them all, Myanmar said he would prefer rally's and I myself thought of 3 or 4 places with as good if not way better fries. The beers are nice. I liked the brown quite a bit. I shared a flight to see which ones I may like. The crepe I had had eggs but was very unremarkable. The service was so so. It was close to closing on a sat.night. The fries were good, I guess I've been spoiled by and fell in love with poutine more but I just expected more from the best fries. And the crepes were crap-filling was decent.
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Kelsi G.
Ohh The Mussels. This place is one of my favorite places in Indy. If I have a night out with the hub..I start dreaming of the crusty bread dipped in the glorious juice from the mussels. I always want to eat here when it's -25 degrees.....something about this place must have me associating it with sub zero weather! But wind chill aside Brugge is awesome. The wine pours touch the brim, the frites and dips are amazing..the Triple is strong and oh so tasty. 5 stars for Brugge! I love this place and miss it weekly.
(5)
Alex W.
I contemplated between 4 & 5 stars... Never ever have been to BB but have always dreamt about frittes & mussels & crepes to reminisce about my weekend in Brugge 5 years ago. love love! Food was absolutely amazing. Three amigos = l'enorme frittes is perfect. We got all the sauces [most are delicious] and had more than enough fries. Divided by 3 is a wonderful deal. All of us got crepes of different types [sausage, duck breast & artichoke hearts]. All were tasty! The greens salad side + vinagrette was splendid too. The only thing that was lacking [pulling this down to a 4] was service. Our dude looked like he had a rough/long night [puffy red eyes, hard to give us attention], so it was somewhat of a struggle to get him to take our order & look after us.
(5)
Jovan M.
Classic Belgian mussels and house brewed beers. The pomme frites are to die for. The ketchup and other dipping sauces simply compliment the awesome fries. Just wish they gave you more bread to dunk in huge mussels broth.
(5)
Adam C.
I've never been to this place for lunch, per se, but I have been for fatty snacks with the sibs. Brugge is a great excuse to head out to Broad Ripple during the day. It's tucked about a block away from Broad Ripple Ave, far enough from the hustle and bustle of the main drag. I can't speak for most of the menu, but I can speak for the frites. These are the reason you'll want to invite your friends (because only weirdos go to a restaurant alone to eat frites and drink beer). Don't mull over the sizes. Just go for l'Enorme! Not only adequate for 5-6 patrons but also HUGE! It comes with ALL the saucen Brugge has to offer, and you will want to try them all. The Frites will pair nicely with any of Brugge's house-made, Belgian-style brews. Follow what that heart is telling you.
(5)
Laure B.
Well, had high expectations but...shitty service. Put at outside table, so far so good. But then waited 20 minutes to be acknowledged!? Went to "manager" behind bar. "You were petting a dog" was excuse for no service. Really? No apology, no anything. Wanted to eat but said screw it. Paid for beer & left. They appeared indifferent. Avoid if you expect halfway decent service. Sad.. I think their heads are too big. Just not nice.
(1)
Tiffany H.
Consistently good food. This is normally our reason for going to central Broadripple, definitely the best place to eat in that area. You can't find better mussels in the city and the frites are top notch. LOVE the sea salt vinegar and house made mayo dipping sauces. Top it all off with a dessert crepe!? Be still my heart. There has been a wait the past few times we've visited (even in the middle of the week). I feel like this speaks well to their food and beer. The staff seems to get a bit grumpy and short when they are busy, but hey, it happens. Average cost for mussels, fries, beer, and a dessert crepe for 2 people ~$50-$60
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Nancy W.
I just can't stay away! My husband and I have been going for years and just find it to always be a solid place. We can go with our kids or just with friends and always have a good experience (if you are not with kids I would suggest eating upstairs as we are not alone in finding it family friendly, so whenever we don't have the kids we try and avoid the chaos). This is one of our number one spots when entertaining out of towers. We are fans of the pork crepe, mussels, steak and frites, or meatloaf sandwich and we never pass on a dessert crepe. Picking a dipping sauce is HARD work, but we find the poplar syrup and roasted garlic aioli to be a great combo. Enjoy!
(5)
Maria L.
Very conveniently located along the Monon Bike Trail, this spot is great for a beer and crepes! The frites a great to share with many options for dipping sauces. I've had the duck crepe (good but slightly oily), the shaved brussels crepe (good veggie option, the chili oil adds quite a bit), and pork tenderloin crepe (pork/mustard/leek - great combo!). I tried the duck confit mitraillette once and did not every try another again simply because it was too much food and messy. The oysters seem like a hit with all my friends (I can't eat seafood, sadly). The ambience is very lively and packed. The wait can be long on the weekends but it's worth it!
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Piper J. D.
Delicious moules frites. The cooking styles are wonderfully varied for the adventurous and the mussels cooked nicely but not overdone. The French fries are crisp and tasty with a fantastic selection of dipping sauces. My favorite this visit was the poplar syrup Dijon mustard. Yup, poplar syrup. The dessert crepe-I had the lemon curd with blueberry compote- was fresh made and tasty.
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Stacey E.
I LOVE this damn place. Crepes are divine, but my favorite is steak and eggs. A runny egg yolk to dip those frites in? Could it get any better? No. Nope. It really couldn't. But THEN they bring you a Tripel. #yum
(5)
BB S.
Sorry to say I don't get it. I came here for a crepe and a glass of the tripple. The exterior looked nice tge interior was dark and dingy looking. I was suprised at the contrast .The tripple was of course fantastic. The pomme fritte were good. Though I was expecting a more shoe sting fry they were good. It takes a lot for me not to like fries. The meal took a long long time. My crepe arrived in a bowl like a tortilla salad. Even though we had been waiting I sent it back as I came for a crepe and wanted a crepe! I hear the waiter speaking to the chef. The chef said I will remake it and the waiter said no just fold it up and put the sauce on it. I don't live in Indy but travel here and eat out every meal when I'm here. I won't return. The 3 stars are ONLY for the beer which I will enjoy elsewhere.
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Divya V.
We decided to break our dining rut this weekend and try something new. We heard about Brugge Braserie during the Yelp Elite Paleo party from the awesome guys at Outliers Brewing. This seems like a really cool place when it's warm out. There were limited tables available for dining so if you are in a large group I would not recommend this place. There is a bar upstairs as well. They have a good selection of beer on tap. I tried the Bloomington persimmon. I thought it was really good. We were told it was a 45 min wait for a table but we were seated in 25 mins! There were a few, albeit good & tasty options for vegetarians. We ordered the Portobello sandwich it comes with frites and two dipping sauces. The frites were really good ... I would not recommend the sweet chili sauce though; It's just sweet... no chili. The French bread was a bit too chewy but I liked the grilled vegetables. We also ordered a crepe with scrambled eggs, roasted tomato, beer glazed onions and cheese. This crepe was ridiculous. The flavors just work! We were pretty full but the dessert crepe was calling my name. It was peanut butter stuffed, drizzled with chocolate and honey and topped with chopped roasted peanuts. The warm crepe melted the peanut butter so when you cut into it ... it oozed out and mated with the chocolate and honey. Yummy!!
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Robin L.
Really awesome mussels. You must must must get the mussels when you're here. The mussel options are plentiful and really run the gamut from good 'ol Provençal to really out there flavor combinations. We opted for one of each--a usual suspect flavor and an "out of the mussel comfort zone" option--which was the Citron (lime, onion and jalapeno). The Citron was the best! Such a surprise as those flavors and mussels don't usually come together. And the Triple Ripple was all it was hyped up to be. So good!
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Joel F.
The upstairs is 21+ so it's great to be able to get away from families and younger kids. The staff is nice and friendly. The food and environment is unique to say the least. The "fritters" (fries) are by far my favorite. They come with dipping sauce and they're fun to mix together. The first time I was there I had the pork plate (I think) and it was just ok. Not really my idea of a meal. The second time I had a chicken plate and that was better. Though it was better, it wasn't enough to make me want to go back just because I can. I feel in my opinion this is more of a special occasion kind of place. If you are in the mood for something different then by all means try this place out....it definitely is worth a shot.
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Annissa M.
Finally crossed Brugge off of my Indy foodie bucket list, and I'm thinking I'll probably return before I move off into the sunset. The frites were some of the best I've ever had -- crispy yet with a little residual grease. We recommend the sea salt balsamic and Rosemary aioli dips. You can't really go wrong with any of the crepes or sandwiches. They brew their own beer and the trippel is what they're known for -- a little tip, they'll cut you off after 2 of those bad boys (10% alc). Would definitely come back with friends.
(5)
Kasey L.
We are not mussel eaters, but I really like the chicken pesto sammie. My husband has tried the meatball (eh) and duck confit (yum!). My father-in-law cleaned his plate after eating the sausage sammie. I wish they didn't serve the fries on top of the sandwiches, but that must be a thing I just don't understand. The fries are the stars for us. Plentiful, well seasoned, hot, and crispy. I like that there are about 12 different sauce options, but I would LOVE if there were more sauces that were non-mayo based. The pesto and house made ketchup are great. We're kind of eh on the honey mustard equivalent and andalouse sauce. It would be great to see some other options that are cream or olive oil based! The vibe and flow of the restaurant are a little weird. You have to walk outside to get to the second floor, which isn't ideal when it's thunderstorming. I think the service is pretty average, but no specific incidents to complain about. Brugge is definitely a solid four stars. We've had two good experiences here and it's somewhere that I'll keep going back to. I like taking out of towners here to give them a little taste of Broad Ripple, and I love the "french fry restaurant?" reaction.
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Emily Elizabeth K.
Tripel de Ripple is a very effective beer. I said this last night, multiple times, after only one. Portobello sandwich was great. I loved all the sauces, especially spicy curry and pesto. My fries were overcooked, many of them I didn't eat, which was disappointing. They've been perfect in the past. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends, but for 2 dinners and 2 large beers, you can still have a tab under $30.
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Kristen W.
I love Brugge. I've never had the fortune of visiting Belgium but I love the taste of it at Brugge. Tripel de Ripple is an outstanding beer and the food is excellent.
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Amy P.
Terrible service! Took my son here about a month ago and the waitress was as slow as she was rude. I watched her to see exactly what was going on and why EVERYTHING took so long and realized that she served one table at a time, no checking with other tables for anything. No exceptions in over 30 minutes that I watched.
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Patricia N.
I've had some pretty great food the last couple of times here. Unfortunately, this last time they didn't have my favorite beer on tap - the Triple. I had to settle for the guest beer - "Pannepeut." Some must haves for me are: 1) Moules Frites - The Jamaican has a nice kick from the jalapeños. Garlic and limes are a plus. 2) Steak Frites / Steak & Eggs 3) Crepes Sauces - sweet chili & roasted garlic aioli
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Hugh D.
1st timer having heard rave reviews from friends...superb fare, relaxed atmosphere, felt like we had been transported to Prague or small German town. Belgian dark was great, pomme frites wonderful, charcuterie plate rounded it out. Next time we'll get mussels! They looked glorious.
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Kristen S.
Best fries (frites) I've ever bad hands doen! Try with the garlic aioloi! Also in love with pooka!
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Michael B.
Had heard great reviews and was super excited to try the frites and sauces, but came away a little let down. Really like the location and atmosphere, and the tables made so the frites can hang out in the middle are great. The frites themselves were really good, but the sauces were a big disappointment. We tried all of them, and it definitely felt like quantity over quality. There were maybe 2-3 out of 12 that I wanted to try more than a couple of times, and maybe narrowing it down to a 5-6 better options would be helpful. Service was also pretty spotty, as we waited a long time between visits back to check on drinks and to order food. Overall love the idea, but the execution wasn't great when I went, and I'd rather just hit somewhere I know will be on point with a good meal with fries and good ole Heinz or bbq sauce.
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Stirling M.
When I first found Brugge about ten years ago, I was instantly a big fan. L'enorme is a wonderful and massive cone of french fires with awesome, house-made dipping sauces, the crepes are nice, and the mussels are great, but the service in recent years has gone way downhill. The last time I was there I saw my waiter maybe once, and he also stole my wife's water glass before we were ready to leave and acted like they were closing down even though the sign on the door said they were still open for another 45 minutes. The time before that the waiters were condescending and tried to talk myself, my wife, and my mom out of everything we tried to order, and the time before that we were forgotten about after we were seated for about 20 minutes. Management is clearly setting the wrong atmosphere in the restaurant, and the annoying service is starting to outweigh the good food.
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Aninda S.
Sadly had an ordinary experience this time round. The pooka (beer) was not something i'd try again. The frites were good as usual. However the chicken crepes were very salty. Those coupled with ordinary service = 3 stars :(
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Jennie T.
I'm not supposed to drink while I'm on my medication, so I'll admit: I cheated a little bit. I took a few sips of my boyfriend's beer flight. The Triple de Ripple was my favorite; it was really good. We were disappointed to learn that they didn't bottle any of their beers though. We'd have wanted to bring some home to share with our friends. This was the only restaurant in Indianapolis that we visited more than once. We came here two days in a row. The second day, we only had mussels and frites. We chose the creamy lemon broth for the mussels, and it was delicious. A pot of mussels plus a cone of frites was enough to satisfy the both of us. I'd definitely come back to Indianapolis for Brugge.
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Sonya A.
When all you want is a great snack and good beer.. Brugge is your best bet. Man I just adore the large order of fries and dipping sauces! LOVE IT! Don't miss it! And their triple is fantastic. Also drink the home brews there. I've had the moules, I've had the crepes..eh okay. They aren't anything to write home about. Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Location: 3/5
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Steve W.
I visited Brugge with the wife on Saturday for date night. This was my second visit and her first. She isn't a meat or seafood eater, but she was craving fries, and I knew just the place. We arrive around 8pm and were told there was a 40 minute wait. It was raining so the outdoor seating wasn't an option. Understandable wait time. We sat near the entrance for about 5 minutes and discussed whether to stay or walk down to Corner Wine Bar. We decided to stay, and ventured over to the bar for a drink while we waited. On our walk, the hostess told us she had a table ready for us. So our 40 minute wait actually took less than 10 minutes. We were seated at a 4 top in the middle of the downstairs room. A loud area, but we were happy to get a seat so quickly. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the menu. He told me about each of the Brugge beers, and brought me a sample of the one that sounded the best (the Stout). I had a pint and my wife had a couple glasses of wine. As previously stated, my wife is more of an herbavore, and went with the mushroom sandwich (glazed sweet onion, french dijon, crème fraiche, roasted red pepper) with fries. She didn't enjoy the way it was presented with the fries covering the sandwich, nor did she enjoy the mustard based sauce on the sandwich, but she did enjoy the fries. Again, the reason we came to Brugge was because she wanted good fries, so mission accomplished. I ordered the Mussels, which is clearly the best choice at Brugge. I orderd the Noir (brugge black beer, cheddar, bacon, walnuts). The combo was fantastic. As my wife didn't like the mustard sauce on her sandwich, she only ate the mushrooms and not the bread...so I happily used her bread to soak up more of my broth after my mussels were gone. My only complaint about the dish was that it was extremely salty. After discussing that with our waiter, he told me it varies night-to-night based on who is cooking. Either way it was tasty, I just couldn't drink the broth in the end. My only dislike was the sweet chili sauce, which was actually recommended by the waiter. It was very oily and didn't have a strong flavor. Not to worry, because when the waiter recommended it he promissed to switch it out for something else if I didn't like it. He followed through with the promise and and brought me the house made ketchup. The ketchup wasn't very complex, but when I mixed in a bit of the roasted garlic aoli it was a delicious combo. I also had the horseradish dipping sauce, which is good, but not as good as Twenty Tap's horesradish sauce. Back to the fries. After our meal, I asked how they cook the fries. The watier provided extreme detail into the process. He told me the type of oil, the cooking temperatures, and how many times and at what temperature the blanch the fries. I'm not going to write it here, because he basically told me the secrets to their amazing fries...which was probably more than he needed to share. All you really need to know is: The fries are amazing, but they are cooked in Peanut Oil, so beware if you have an allergy. Overall, it was a good expereince and a fun date night. Brugge is not a cheap dinner, but it is an enjoyable one. Go for the beer, mussels, and frites or maybe the duck sandwich if seafood isn't your thing.
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Olivia M.
Brugge, I know it's a little late, but will you be my valentine? Seriously. You have everything to offer. A classy yet cozy atmosphere. Knowledgeable waitstaff. I can bring you home to Mom & Dad and then some - my family loves you, my friends love you, people at my church love you. I see kids eating your Nutella crepes and it warms my heart (side note: those Nutella crepes are fabulous for adults, too). Then there's your menu. Delicious beers. Crispy fries with a wide variety of dipping sauces - I have yet to taste one I don't like, but my favorite is the sweet chili. I first tasted sweet chili while studying abroad in England, and I'm so happy that I can get it close to home! The Brussels sprout crepe - Brugge, if you're already taken for this year (I would understand why), could I at least have your Brussels sprout crepe? Whoever thought up that taste combination (roasted sprouts with goat cheese, fried capers, balsamic, and chili oil) deserves an award, and a big hug. I thought I would never be able to stray from the crepes, but I tried a friend's mussels during dinner last weekend, and they were so good that I might have to get them for myself next time. Thanks for being my favorite restaurant in Indianapolis. I hope we can see each other again soon!
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Ryan B.
This ranking is a 4 almost solely for the mussels. We ate outside just shortly after a rain storm, leaving me ultimately more concerned with avoiding a wet ass than with soaking up the general atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff was nice, and one of them even surprised my friend's daughter with a little toy dinosaur. Definitely not something he had to do...so it was a nice touch. I'm not much a fan of Belgian beer, and unfortunately this place's signature offerings were no exception. The mussels more than made up for this to a point where I might think...no matter how good the beer was it still would have played second fiddle. Hell, we had several other dishes as well...and I can't even remember what they were at this point. Overall, I'd definitely go back if invited...but am not sure I'd go of my own accord.
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Veronica P.
Brugge is our family favorite. It had been a while since our last visit and we each had something new. Tonight I had the shaved brussel sprout crepe. The walnuts, fried capers and goat cheese paired nicely with the Brussel sprouts. Others had the duck confit sandwich, the veal sandwich, steak and eggs, and the duck confit crepe. For staters we had the charcuterie plate and cheese plate. Sad to say we had no room for the persimmon crepe. As always it was delish.
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Samuel D.
We were in town for valentines day and the gf really wanted to try this place, we are both into crepes, so seemed worth the try. We got in right away on a Saturday. Service started off slow and cold, but warmed up after a while. I had the duck confit sandwich and she had the duck crepe. Both were delicious and filling. Fries were on point and the long list of dipping sauces was great. The host was very odd and was very loud and we saw him karate kick the door a few times, just a quirky place that seemed cramped. Food saved the experience.
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Matthew P.
Overall a great experience! When I walked in, I was instructed to head upstairs by the hostess. The upstairs area was nice with a whole extra bar. The service was top notch all the way through. He had great recommendations when asked and was always present throughout the service. I was disappointed to find out Brugge no longer caries fresh oysters, but I understand because they can be a hassle to keep. I ordered the mussels with the Provencal treatment, fries, and a Belgian endive salad. All of it was fresh and so tasty. I believe Brugge has the best mussels in Indy. Oh, and I saved the best for last...the beer. Brugge has always had the best Belgian beer around. The Tripel is awesome. Brugge's tripel has a slight funk to it which gives it a unique and great taste. Also, the tripel is 10% abv! They always seem to have a sour as well. This time the sour was Hervey, sour ale aged with blackberries. It was light for a sour with fruitiness on the back end...very delicious.
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Steve P.
Nothing screams Belgium like curry muscles. Nonetheless, I recommend them wholeheartedly! Great beers too btw.
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Michael C.
Five stars is maybe a slight stretch, but only slight. It's the only Belgian place in Indy, the food and beer are very good, and now that I think about it, it's probably the best Belgian restaurant I've eaten at outside of Belgium. It says here on Yelp it's not good for kids but it is. They even have a kids menu, and my oldest enjoys the PB&J crêpe. As a general rule, you can't go wrong with the mussels, but last time I got a sandwich and it was quite tasty. Also the charcuterie is top notch. All the beers are good, but the Triple de Ripple is the obvious choice for those who want something different and intoxicating.
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Benjamin M.
Great food and great drink are always a wonderful combination and Brugge Brasserie delivered both during my recent visit. I took Misti Y's great advice and focused on three things: mussels, frites and beer. Of course this was after fighting to find a parking spot outside (limited and busy) and then lucking into a seat at the small bar. I gazed at the dozen of mouthwatering mussel options while my stomach attempted to beat my brain into a decision. I eventually asked the bartender his recommendation and luckily he mentioned one of the versions I was eying up: Classic Blue. While waiting for my meal, I sipped on a His Excellency Dubbel, one of their own smooth, semi-strong dark ales. I also looked over their other drink options and was shocked, yet impressed, to see Victory's Golden Monkey (PA) in bottles. Well done. Eventually the bartender delivered a massive pot, filled with two pounds of mussels topped with blue cheese and bacon, as well as a cone of frites and a slice of French Bread. I wasn't sure if I could finish the whole thing and came pretty darn close, only leaving a few drowning stragglers behind. Naturally, the bread continually begged to be dipped into the sauce and I happily obliged, leaving no trace it ever existed. Brugge was an excellent place to partake in such a heavenly, Belgian trinity. I'd definitely return again. 4.5 Stars. #600
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Aimee N.
Saw the reviews on Yelp! and knew I had to come and try it while in town since I was looking for a good charcuterie plate. I was able to get a table right away and server came by pretty quickly to take my drink order. Very similar to what I was used to in France, service is very laid back and they give you as much time as you need to enjoy your meal. I ended up ordering the charcuterie sampler which came with a variety of cuts of meat and cheese. Can easily feed 2-3 people. I used this as my meal and could only eat a little over half of the plate. I also ordered a small frites and chose the hot curry and roasted garlic aoili as my dipping sauces. The tables were cool, each side had a circular opening to put the frites since they are served in a cone. Nice place to try, if I am back in the area would recommend bringing a second person to share multiple dishes
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Stephanie S.
The White beer is amazing, we ordered two of these and shared the mussels with frites, so delicious! The garlic aioli was particularly delicious. The mussels are served with a chunk of baguette for you to soak up the savory juice in the bottom of the pan, which was wonderful. We frequently order whatever a restaurants specialty is because if anything they should be amazing at that, well Brugge didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is great, service on point and worth the cost. Next time we will be sure to bring out-of-towners as this is a shining gem of a restaurant (and experience) in our beautiful city. Well done Brugge!
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Billy P.
Brugge is a family favorite for us. The food is always awesome and the beer selection is great, too. Rotating taps included the Outlier Rye this time! Love it! My daughter had the steak and eggs. The steak was cooked to perfection and the eggs were just how she likes them. My youngest son had the Duck Confit Mitraillette. My wife and I both had Crepes. Mine was the Duck Breast and hers was the Brussel Sprouts. We woild both order these again. Our server had waited on us before several times and was friendly and helpful as usual. Experiences like these are the norm and the reason that we have been guests at Brugge since 2007.
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Pete F.
I love French fries but don't get to have them very often, but when I get to have them I go to Brugge. They have arguably some of the best fries in town and they come with 10+ home made sauces. The mussels are fantastic and have been spot on every time.
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Jennifer V.
I'm a huge fan of Belgian food. This is easily my favorite restaurant in Indy. Their own brews are outstanding. When I order the Tripel de Ripple, I think, it can't be as good as I remember it being, it is... Every time. Their mussels are amazing. I recommend the Red Curry with a Tripel or the Classic Blue with a Black (also amazing). I always get the garlic aioli with the frites (Sweet Chili & hot curry, also great). I've never had a disappointing meal... Maybe because of the Tripel. Parking situation- small lot, might have to walk a bit or pay for parking.
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Stefan M.
FRITES!!!! (..oh and beer and mussells and crepes as well.) I love their Frites. It might be because of the accompanying sauces tyou can choose from but whatever it is I definitley crave them. Now, I am not the biggest (cooked) seafood fan (i know, i know...) but their mussells are super tasty! I love picking the seasoning/sauce/broth they come in and look forward to trying all of them. In this instance we went with the red curry whcih had a good amount of spice. Perfect for sharing. The duck crepes is my old standby and was better than I remeber on this visit. I was kinda shocked to see that more of thier in house beers werent available and in speaking to a friend we were dining with found out that recently they are only featuring one or two at a time of thein own brews. Not too sure why but I hope this changes. great outdoor seating and I love the large round table in the back for groups (plus their is a hole in the table to put your cone of frites!!!)
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Chelsea K.
First, let me say that the staff here could use some training on how to deal with people. Every time I've eaten at this place I've had to wait at least 5 minutes for someone to show up at the hostess stand to be seated. Typically a waiter or waitress would walk past in that time and completely ignore me, whereas a simple, "Someone will be with you in a minute" would be nice. Every experience with a waiter/waitress has also been unpleasant. They have always been gruff and actually seemed annoyed that they have a table to serve. I must say that their mussels are very good. Their sandwiches, however, are disgusting. They put the fries all over the sandwiches, so you have to dig through the fries just to get to your sandwich. The last time I was there I got the grilled chicken breast sandwich with pesto, which I was pretty excited for. There was barely any mozzarella on it and the pesto was so oily the bread was completely soaked and squishy. The chicken breast itself wasn't even seasoned. I ate maybe 1/4 of it before giving up, fearful that the food was going to give me a stomach ache. As others have mentioned, the fries are very salty. I like all of the fry dips I have had (homemade ketchup, sea salt and sherry vinegar, the aiolis). The dessert crepes are very good, and I also like all of the house beers I have tried from there. Overall, I only go here when my friends want to, and I stick to fries, dessert crepes, and the beers. If you like mussels this place is probably for you. If you're very irritated by bad service, don't go here.
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Heather T.
Trippel de Ripple is wonderful. Fries were a bit under seasoned, as were the aiolis. The roasted garlic would have been wonderful with a tad more salt. The hot curry is more like an Indian curry, which I did not enjoy a whole lot. The other sauce was one with an odd name.. Can't quite remember. Still.. The beer was great. But a little salt could go a long way!
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Nancy K.
I've had the pleasure of dining here several times this fall and never been disappointed. The grilled chicken breast with herb pesto, San Marzano tomato confit and fresh mozzarella sandwich is delicious. The pommes frittes are the best in town, and the variety of dipping sauces seems endless. The chef-chosen charcuterie of cheeses, nuts and jam is divine and meal unto itself. And we haven't even talked about the beer. Yum! Others have commented about the service, but it has always been good on my visits (weekday lunch).
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Jeremy H.
This place is amazing - we go out of our way to stop here when driving through Indianapolis! It's a really cute Belgian restaurant, with mussels, frites (fries), house-brewed beer and crepes. All of the mussels come with 2 pounds and they have a ton of different broth flavors available. The red curry is really really good. It's also served with some crusty french bread that is great for dipping in the tasty broth. Every table in the restaurant has holes cut in the table that are perfect for holding the frites. The fries are thin, crispy and delicious - and most entrees come with your choice of two sauces. The blue cheese and curry sauces were our favorites! They also brew excellent Belgian beer and have a variety of guest brews (but I recommend getting their beer) In particular, they brew sour beers, which are really really good. If you haven't tried sour beers before, they are definitely different from your usual brew...but worth a try. I personally love them! I've only been here for lunches - and never had trouble parking in the private lot. The service has always been fast and friendly. I highly recommend it!
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Erin C.
Stumbled upon a best-kept secret! Visiting from out of town and ate here on a whim--had no idea that we struck gold! The food was incredible! Had the shaved Brussels sprouts crepe with goat cheese, walnuts, balsamic, and fried capers--thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Generous portion too, certainly couldn't finish it all. They brew their own beer, so I tried a flight of 3. As a self-professed beer snob, I was impressed! Recommend their "black" beer. You also MUST try the Belgian style fries. The mustard sauce was particularly delicious. Relaxed, friendly, non-presumptuous atmosphere. If I'm ever back in Indiana, I'd go out of my way to come back here.
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Mike P.
I contemplated between 4 & 5 stars... Never ever have been to BB but have always dreamt about frittes & mussels & crepes to reminisce about my weekend in Brugge 5 years ago. love love! Food was absolutely amazing. Three amigos = l'enorme frittes is perfect. We got all the sauces [most are delicious] and had more than enough fries. Divided by 3 is a wonderful deal. All of us got crepes of different types [sausage, duck breast & artichoke hearts].
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Chlz E.
I'm not sure if we were hangry or stupid, but my date and I had trouble finding the front door and the host. Then the host told us to go upstairs without actually showing us. So we couldn't find it and just went back to the front. It was kind of a bizarre experience. That was the worst part, but the fries basically made up for it! However, this place is supposed to be known for mussels, and they were just okay. The pot that they were cooked in was very tall instead of wide, and this made it hard to get the sauce.
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David A.
Food was 5 stars. Service was 3. Our server was friendly but overwhelmed. The food took a very long time to come out. We waited for 30 minutes for steamed Mussels app. Then another 30 minutes for our mains which were sandwiches. The atmosphere is cool, the fries/frites are on point. All the dipping sauces that I tried were very good. I highly recommend, but be prepared to wait.
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J P.
Brugge has been a top pick of mine since they opened several years ago. I brought most of my out-of-town visiting guest here, and it was always a great experience. It had a great dose of relaxed atmosphere with smartly done food and brews. Unfortunately, todays Brugge is not what it used to be. My last 3 visits over the summer, were entirely disappointing. Three times in a row, the Frites, that is the Brugge hallmark, and has been one of the best fry's in Indy at one time, were unservable. The fries should have never left the kitchen. The cones filled with tiny broken end pieces and nary an entire fry in any of the orders we received. Now, this was corrected when pointed out to our server, a very nice guy. But, really, three visits in a row? That is a pattern. A few of the entrees I have had over the years, such as Steak Frites, is not worth ordering any longer. The mussels are still good, perhaps not up to the best of where they were in the past, but still nice. Overall, the food just seems highly neglected and not much put into it at all. Additionally, there are several very nice servers at Brugge who were helpful each time I've had these issues. However, there are a few employees who have some of the worst attitudes I have ever experienced in at a restaurant. In fact, the host at my last visit, was an incredible jerk. I just can't imagine why someone would put him in the front of the house, even in a laid-back establishment. It was rather embarrassing as I brought guests to have a good time and no one was looking for 4 stars by any means, just a relaxing bite and beers and a few drinks. Overall, I just can't recommend Brugge any longer to anyone. As sad as it is for me to write: I think this last visit, in fact, will be my last,. I do hope some new management or energy does a bit of an overhaul to, what once was, an Indy hallmark.
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Emily V.
The beer was incredibly disappointing. the only one worth mentioning was the milk stout. We also noticed they had more guest taps then their own beer - definite red flag. Staff was really nice and attentive, and the physical ambiance was lovely. I liked the copper tables and wood walls. We didn't eat, so I can't remark on the food. But as a craft beer enthusiast, I would not return or recommend to anyone.
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Petra J.
Not what it used to be. We used to love Brugge for the great french fries and flavorful mussels. I have to agree with some of the other reviewers though - quality went down over the last couple of months. Our mussels were of low quality - did not taste fresh at all, also many mussels were closed. The french fries: instead of the usual tasty, crispy french fries - we got a lump of greasy fries sticking together. Not sure what happened with this place. We won't go there anymore - too bad used to be one of our favorite places.
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P M.
The beer is good and of course the mussels with pomme frites and various sauces. A nutella crepe split between four is a great finish. You don't have to order much here to be satisfied. We usually order a sausage/cheese board, two buckets of mussels and two cones of fries with 6 sauces for four adults. One major thing they need to correct......what is the SOFT baguette about? Baguettes should be crusty and chewy for dipping in the lovely mussel juices. This is a major complaint for me. I take my own crusty bread now stuffed in my coat or purse. I just can't bear dipping squishy bread in those lovely juices. Docked them a star for this faux pas.
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Whitnie E.
Oh how I love Brugge! My sister and I came here on Friday hoping to take advantage of the patio (no luck with that, but we still had a great time!). We tried the charcuterie and cheese platter and were very impressed with their house made meats. The ham was especially good. The cheese was also very good, and my only complaint is that there was not enough of it! We also enjoyed the walnuts, almonds, & apple slices. The only thing we were not really big fans of was the pate, but we are not really pate people, so that explains it. It tasted good, but I didn't like the gamey aftertaste. We split a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc which was delicious and a great pair. Next up, we ordered the Chili flavored mussels and with the frites ordered the aioli sauce and pesto for dipping. I have to say, the pesto was a heat of the moment decision, but it was so good with the frites! It was a complete change from the heavier aioli dipping sauce; it was fresh and light tasting. We really enjoyed the mussels, except the moment when I ate a whole chili. That was not very enjoyable. The frites were so good (and we were feeling the affects of the wine) that we had to order another round. Those things are so good! Next time I come here, I will make sure I get there in time to snag a spot on the patio, relax and enjoy some white wine and mussels. Such a good Broad Ripple hang out place!
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Krista A.
Brugge is weird to me. I love going there to get a giant order of frites with all of the homemade sauces. YUM. They also have a killer Nutella dessert crepe, but let's face it - Nutella makes anything pretty good. What's weird is that so many things on the many look and sound like they would be phenomenal. But I have tried several of their crepes and other dishes and have never been very impressed. They never seem to be properly seasoned, and just leave something to be desired. I'm never tempted to take my leftovers home. That being said, this is a great place to go with a friend for drinks and to share some frites!
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Darci W.
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Indy. The mussels and frites are to die for! I love the variety of dipping sauces for the frites and variety of cooking sauces for the mussles. And the bread to dunk in the mussel sauce just makes the meal beyond perfect! With as many times as we've eaten here, I'm surprised that the mussels are always perfectly cooked. My kids love watching their crepes being made. I swear, I would eat here every week if it weren't so unhealthy to be devouring those frites non-stop!
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Elizabeth W.
I know a lot of people who absolutely love Brugge, so I've given it a few honest chances. Pros: Beer and fries. Both are great here! I'm a sucker for good fries and I love all of the dipping sauces to choose from. Cons: The rest of the food (at least what I've tried). All of the different entrees I've had there have been very salty and in general either forgettable or something I wished I hadn't ordered. Kind of a bummer.
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William W.
I have been to Indiana 5 or 6 times in the last year and each of those times I have made the trip out to Brugge. This restaurant was already my girlfriends favorite and is now definitely one of my favorite places as well. Where to start... The mussels are fantastic; 9 or 10 different broth choices make for a new flavor every time. Order by the 2 pound bucket and you get a large order of frites (French fries.) As if that wasn't enough choice, you now get to pick 2 sauces from their extensive and diverse sauce list. Try the roasted garlic aioli, and the poplar syrup/mustard. Not a mussel fan? That's OK! The phenominal sandwiches at Brugge are generously portioned with a heaping pile of fries as well. Now this experience alone would be more than enough for the occasional restaurant stop, but Brugge also happens to be a top-notch brewery. Make sure to try the fruity but sour Pooka beer and the classic Belgian style tripel de rippel. I wish I could give Brugge more stars, but obviously the people at Yelp haven't experienced this hidden gem on the outskirts of Indianapolis.
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Daniel H.
I went on a Monday night, and was seated at the bar immediately; however, there were no seats available for parties greater than one. The Tripel was a good beer, but not game changing. The selection of beers matches the size of the restaurant, but is smaller than most places you'd usually visit. The Duck sandwich was excellent; succulent and flavorful, with good bread. The fries were average, but the garlic aioli dipping sauce made up for it. The staff was very friendly and helpful with offering suggestions and describing the menu. Patrons were also quite kind. Pricing is very fair for the quantity and especially quality of food. You can easily get out of there for under $30 a plate, including drinks.
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Guenter H.
The bar tenders act like everyone's an ass hole. The beer is not nearly as good as they think. Food is good. People suck
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Kevin R.
Pretty consistent with other reviews on the site. Food was good, frites and crêpes but the beer was average and the service was poor. Sat at the bar and felt like an incontinence to the staff. Had to ask for menus, ask for water, ask for napkins. Unique environment and menu so I may go back but it will not be my first choice in a town full of great places to go. M
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Christine B.
Sandwiches are very good. I had the meatball and all of them come loaded down with fresh cut frites (fries). The only thing I didn't like is that this place is so small so be prepared for there to be a long wait on busy days or nights. I've heard their mussels are good, but haven't tried them. It's a very cool place, artsy fartsy and the service was good. I could see myself going back for lunch or a late night bevvie.
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Abby T.
LOVE this place! Awesome in-house beers (especially the Trippel de Ripple). All the food is fabulous, and the upper deck on weekends is fun. Also.... they have shuffleboard!!
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Krista R.
I keep coming back to Brugge because the mussels, fries, and beers are fantastic. Sit on the upstairs deck if you can -- you might think you're on vacation. BUT BRUGGE. Listen to me. You have some SNARKY, SARCASTIC servers. Not cool. Hire more if they are overworked. Provide a shift meal if they're hungry. Give them beer if they thirst! The hostesses especially need training. I also have yet to have been served a steak that was cooked properly. Even when I tell the server "you guys usually over-cook my steak, please make sure it's cooked medium" -- I get well-done. Sigh. I'll keep coming back, and most likely you will too, but Brugge has some growing up to do.
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Tom F.
The beer is awesome. The frites are awesome. The mussels are awesome. The crepes are awesome. The salads are awesome. The pickled herring is awesome. Not a bad thing to say about this place. Great job! Keep up the great work. Now, can you start one in Louisville?
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Brandon R.
I'd love to give Brugge more stars. The food is good, the staff is fine, however the restaurant itself is poorly managed. As I type this, I'm entering my second hour waiting for a table. I know, my own stupidity is the reason for this predicament, but after one hour, my party and I were pot-committed, so we hunkered down. Whether it was the staff sitting family and friends first, or the lack of planning (sitting two parties of two who just arrived instead of the party of four who had waited an hour and a half) The most enraging part of the evening wasn't the long wait - it was the fact a large upstairs section remained unutilized on what was an incredibly busy night. If you come to Brugge, expect good food and polite service, but expect to spend 4+ hours at the restaurant. Unfortunate. They are the only thing standing in their way.
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Julian S.
I was surprised to see that I had not reviewed Brugge yet, and couldn't come up with a good reason to knock it down even a half-star. This is my go-to place for taking friends out to dinner because it has something for everyone. Their beers are wonderful, and the rotating taps are always great. I truly appreciate a place that brews its own beer, but doesn't only serve their own. They usually have something for any beer drinker, with stouts and bitters being served with equal zeal. In addition to the great beer, is a wonderful menu. I have been going for a number of years, and can't find it in me to order much outside of the mussels and fries. However, my friends have tried the gamut of the menu, and have never left disappointed. The fries are crunchy on the outside with a gooey center, and they are the perfect vehicle for any of the delicious sauces. The restaurant itself is clean and inviting, and the waitstaff is always knowledgeable and friendly. They usually have a working knowledge of each of the beers, and can direct any first timers around the menu with ease. I see a lot of the same servers each time I go, and really hope that means they like the place as much as I do.
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Alex M.
Food quality has diminished in past half a dozen visits or so. The beer, as always, is spectacular.
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Anna R.
Amazing food, delicious beer, and great service. We will most definitely be back and if you haven't been here come! Delicious!
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Jordan B.
Amazing food, the steak and frites are to die for. Triple de Ripple is an amazing beer. Love Love Love This place
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Becky H.
We were seated at a fun copper table in the bar area. Circles cut out for the paper cones full of pommes frites, which were excellent BTW. Some in our happy party ordered the mussels and stated the were tasty and totally filling. My chicken crepe was quite good as well. Baguettes were fabulous. Fish stew and beef stew were also a hit. We will definitely try this restaurant out again soon.
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Ntianu S.
I've visited Brugge several times and it's the frites with the assortment of sauces that bring me back time and time again. I've tried the Grilled Chicken Breast and Duck Confit Mitraillettes and they are just ok. I want to love the food, but nothing stands out. I simply enjoy my frites and dipping sauces. Next time I visit, I want to give the crepes a try. I still recommend this place because it's a fun experience. I'm not a beer drinker, but my many say the selection is amongst the best.
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Marina C.
Great beer, fries (pomme frites as they like to label them) with awesome sauce choices, and some of the best mussels I've had in Indy.
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Chelsea C.
My husband and I stopped here around 6pm on a Saturday night after deciding we had to try it, in spite of the poor marks on service fellow Yelpers had given Brugges. Unfortunately, we had a similar service experience, but the food was great! We walked in and they were packed and there were people waiting. The way it is set up we couldn't see beyond the main dining room- luckily I decided to peek around the corner where we saw there were 2 open seats at the bar and that's where we ended up for dinner since we didn't want to wait for a table. This place is seriously boho- it's almost dive-ey, but not in a fun way, more in a "lacking atmosphere" way. We had the Moules Frites for $20, where you get to choose mussels and 2 dipping sauces for your frites. The mussels were good (had the Provencal), the fries and dipping sauces were outrageously good! We got the garlic aioli and the sweet chili- I would eat this every day if I could- it is insane. They had a good selection of beers when we were there- we had a flight and there were a couple of good ones. We asked to try a sample of one of the beers that you can't include in the flight, and boy she did not like that. She begrudgingly got it for us but was clearly not happy about it. As for the service, the staff comes off as a social club that you are not invited to. They seem more concerned with their own conversations and jokes than anything else. I even heard one of the girls (not sure if she was a server or hostess) talking poorly about some people that had come in. The bartender warmed up to us after a bit, but still wasn't very welcoming. If I lived in Indy I would probably come here to get the frites to go, but since I don't I won't be visiting again, was a one-and-done experience for us. Indy has such a rich culinary scene that I would rather go somewhere else with better atmosphere and service.
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Phillip T.
We had their mussels, the provencal ones. They are definitely the smallest mussels i have ever had and the fries were no more than an inch long a piece. The food was decently made, the fries were crisp and the sauces tasty, the mussel sauce was made well but tasted like nothing since the meat itself was a dime in size. the beer was good though, trippel de ripple was like a Chimay or Duvel. Overall a good date spot, just wish the food was better. Well priced though for what you got considering it is seafood. It was also super packed on a thursday, basically all the tables were filled.
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Peter P.
mmm.....frites. They might have the best fries in Indianapolis. They come out piping hot and seasoned. There are 3 sizes (small, medium, large) and depending on which one you order, you get to choose from the extensive list of dipping sauces. I highly recommend the curry. And I would be remiss to not mention the beer. Tripel de Ripple. So good that you're only allowed to order 2 per visit. A few years ago, they only had the street-level space so snagging a table was nigh impossible on a Friday night. Now that the internet cafe has vacated the upstairs, Brugge has taken over that space as well (along with the huge balcony). Plenty of seating now.
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Caitlin T.
For food- Dont. Just dont. The fries are good, but the sauces arent any fun, the ketchup being crazy as it is. I chose the crepe w chicken, blue cheese, and spinach and my wife chose the one with ham and mustard. She may have won, but I certainly lost. The beer is a great selection, and the patio seating is nice. I will say, I had the worst service of my life, hands down. My waitress was rude, hardly paid any attention to my drink level, and seemed to pass us off. Granted, I never did anything to make her upset. It also took 10 minutes to get my check, so if youre down with dining and dashing then youll enjoy it.
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Kinsey C.
Pros: Great location, delicious beer, outdoor seating available during warm months, pomme frites that'll knock your socks off Cons: Goose egg, this place is awesome This place holds a special place in my heart because it's where I had my first date with my sweetie. However, its pomme frites and array of dipping sauces also have a special place in my heart (namely clogging the arteries running to and from...)! I have yet to come here and not have good service, food and beer. This place is great for dates, groups and pretty much any occasion when you want to drink beer. I came here on a bar crawl once, and didn't want to leave! Do yourself a favor and get thee to Brugge ASAP!
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Erin D.
The food here is amazing! I absolutely LOVE their burgers! And their fries are yummy too! Love the outdoor seating; I can bring my dog with me for an outdoor meal when it's nice out!
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Stephanie P.
It's all about the fries. I've tried several of the sandwiches, and while they're fine, the fries (and dipping sauces) always win. I love the dijon with poplar syrup and garlic aoili dipping sauces. And the beer is excellent- especially the trippel! The duck confit is my favorite sandwich I've had, and I have yet to try the crepes, so that's next on my list. Not a mussel fan, so I can't speak to those, but they're very popular. Love to bring out of towners to Brugge!
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Lisa S.
love it. Haven't been back in a bit, but my only complaint is that it's so good, you often have to wait a while for a table. it's nice that they expanded the upstairs, but now that I have a child, we're limited to the smaller seating area. love the large cone of fries with 10 dipping sauces. love the crepes. love the fresh brews. on our frequent diner list.
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Jen F.
We used to frequent a similar restaurant in NY. We'd been hoping to get in here, but frankly, the Yelp! reviews made us a little nervous. We decided to go for it today and, I gotta tell ya, we were pleasantly surprised. Our server, a young gent, was upbeat and friendly. He kept our drinks full and, generally, he took great care of us. We ordered the Cajun mussels and Red Curry mussels. Both were WON-DER-FUL and comes with a cone of fries. The broth in each of the pots was so flavorful. If I'd have been in the privacy of my own home with that big pot of Cajun mussels - I would have totally tipped my head back and drank it. Totally! I have to tell you, you get plenty of fries... but we were greedy and ordered more. This resulted in us not being able to finish our mussels or the new fries. Oh well. What are you gonna do? Favorite fry sauces were horseradish, fresh garlic aioli, homemade mayo, hot curry and the mustard. The sweet chili tastes good, but it's not thick and it also doesn't quite "go" with fries. Roasted garlic is good, but the fresh garlic really knocks your socks off. On the way home I turned to Philip and said, "Well, I'm very full after eating that lunch of french fries dipped in fat." You kind of have to get over that part of it and not feel too guilty. It's worth it.
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Gern B.
Loved it. Started with the mussels and a few beers. We also tried the sausage sandwich... All very good. Service was great on Saturday night. We will definitely return. Anytime I can get a craft beer for $5 /pint or less and I'm happy.
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Colleen F.
Love the food! The service is usually pretty good, and the patio is always fun. YUM. (HINT: best fries in Indy)
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Jeffrey R.
Definitely a good spot in Broad Ripple. Frites with all the sauces rock and the beers are legit!! Patio is also great plus they are dog friendly. Need to go back for the mussels next time.
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Ashley K.
Awesome place! great mussel and french fries. must try food!
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David C.
Our experience at Brugge was both disappointing and wonderful: Bad decor and lackluster service, but great food. We were able to muscle our way past the unattended hostess stand and through the crowd to find the well-hidden bar, but had to weave between many tables of people (as in, get sideways) to make it over there. (Visited on a Sunday at 430PM). Comfortable bar area was a relief but we were lucky to grab 2 stools, as the bar area is very small. The beer selection is heavily Belgian with a smattering of Porters, IPA's, and lagers. Bartender acted as though she was doing us a favor by serving us, but she warmed up ever so slightly. The disappointing part was the interior (shabby and dated from the moment you walk through the door, completely unmemorable) and the service: it seemed as though we were all there just to be tolerated, so that they could continue to joke with each other about odd-looking patrons, or one's inability to remember the beer order he had just taken, blahblahblah. We felt like interlopers inside their private enclave. As my wife said, this is what happens when management hires friends and friends of friends. The service wasn't terrible, just not good. By the way, dirty T-shirts on servers is so uncool. Even in a boho restaurant. Food: Great mussels with astounding variety of broth preparations (maybe a dozen) but we went with the classic Provencale. You get 2 lbs. for 20 bucks and that's what we did. Delicious, as were the true french fries (double-fried I believe is how the in-the-know joints make them so crispy). Fries come with 2 sauces; you pick the 2 out of again, perhaps a dozen or so. Get the garlic aioli for sure. I feel so fortunate we were able to sit at the bar, as it was just a mess in the dining area. So-- we won't be back, because the service and the interior were both seriously lacking, but the food was very good. Come to think of it, we may go back someday for those mussels but it's going to be a long while. They have a great business model with the mussels thing and they know it.
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Benz M.
I come here for the beer, the fries, and the mussels... The best combination out there for a chill out night. Good service, great bistro food and beer, great layout/decor.
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Kristi B.
Nice atmosphere with great wait staff. Good beverage choices. I love to share a side salad and order the 4 dollar burger. Great burger, juicy and flavorful. One of my favorite spots on mass ave.
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Rachael L.
Sorry Brugge... my muscles were full of sand and my waitress never smiled. I think she might have cringed when I asked for more water. It was my last visit.
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Carey G.
Nice atmosphere. After reading other reviews about the subpar service, I was prepared for the worst. We were pleasantly surprised that our experience with the service was perfectly fine. We were seated upstairs, and the 3 employees upstairs all worked their tails off to take care of everyone. We split the fabulous meatloaf sandwich and ordered additional frites. The horseradish and the garlic aioli were the sauce winners. And the Trippel was outstanding! Can't wait to go back and try the mussels!
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Amy H.
I was down in Indy visiting my sister, brother-in-law and two nephews and we decided to hit Brugge for an early Saturday night dinner. The place was crowded, but we were seated immediately. My sister and I opted for wine, but the beer selection looked great and was enjoyed by my brother-in-law. Unfortunately, no kiddie cocktails for my three and five-year old nephews, but they were content with lemonade. My sister ordered the Mussels Provencal, served in a pot filled to the brim (two pounds worth). I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but these were some of the best that I've had (particularly for being in the middle of Indiana). I ordered the grilled chicken pesta sandwich which was covered in frites. Chicken was nicely grilled with pesta and fresh mozarrella. Frites are great and they have a variety of dipping sauces, which are all good. My two nephews split the kid's fish and frites and loved it. The younger one especially enjoyed dipping his fish and the mussels in bleu cheese sauce (what can I say, he has eclectic tastes). Portions were huge and reasonably priced. Three adult entrees with tons of frites, large kid's meal, several beers and four glasses of wine amounted to about a $100.
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Trena R.
Oh, the pressure of choosing where the hubby and I should go for my birthday... The menu looked great - lots of new things to try - and the prices were far from break-the-bank. Brugge, it is! The Yelp! reviews about rude service were sort of accurate. I'm glad I didn't read them before we went. The host nodded in the direction of the table and grunted. We were in a good mood so we categorized him as "quirky". Our waiter was great - super informative with the right amount of opinion. We started with a flight of Brugge beers and weren't really fans of any of them, but it was a flight, so no harm, no foul. The food, on the other hand, was a home run. Hubby had the mussles (yes, all 2 pounds of them minus the three he shared with me) and I had the brussel sprout and goat cheese crepe. I'd recommend them both. The frites are the cornerstone of their menu. The sauces (especially the horseradish) are amazing. The frites ... they're sauce delivery devices. Nothing to write home about, but pretty good. If you haven't been, give it a whirl... and be open minded.
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Nichole K.
Found this place on yelp trying to find a place that would satisfy my cravings, as well as my spouses. They love anything french or brunch, and I consider myself a french fry/frite fanatic, so this place met both our needs. There were families, friends, and the lone persons filling this venue. The bar area serves up beers on tap and full menu. As far as the food goes...Holy cow...the enormous fries were served in a cone shaped container about 14 inches high, with 8-10 different sauces. Oh and they tasted pretty darn good!
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Avni S.
Cute little restaurant on the corner. Walked inside for a table and was greeted right away in front the crepe bar.... Really nice restaurant set up! We sat outside and ordered a GIANT order of fries so we could taste all 9 sauces offered but there were four of us and we didn't get through 1/2 the app when our giant crepes arrived! In general all 4 of us ordered something different and not one complaint! Warning the portions are huge!
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Stacy J.
Looking for something different?? This is NOT your typical menu.. but it is mouthwatering and so hard to choose with such interesting and great options. Ordered the flight - choice of 3 beers - and one choice was currently out... so found another choice. come to find out, they also brought out 1 wrong choice. NOT a good way to promote your beers by mixing them all up. (also flipped 2 of them around when telling us which one was which... figured it all out later) Went to order a full beer, and was served the wrong one, then took that one away and brought the correct one. Had the Red Curry Mussels and frites, VERY GOOD!!! (MOULES FRITES-2 lbs. of prince edward island mussels with a cone of pomme frites and warm french bread) SO MANY flavors to choose from makes it a very tough decision!!! And many flavored sauces for your pomme frites, too. We like the garlic and the sherry vinegar and the aoli! YUM! Friend had the sasauge MITRAILLETTE (fresh baked french bread sandwiches) and wasn't happy about the bread getting too soggy, but said the taste trumped the soggy! Was informed of a wonderful sounding espresso type crepe which got my interest perked on dessert and I HAD to try it... but then the waitress came back saying they were out of this choice... of course, by this time, I wanted a dessert and settled on a second choice that I probably wouldn't have ordered otherwise... Had the lemon curd & blueberry crepe which was just alright but not great. So as you can guess... not too happy with the ill informed (or lack or caring?) service. Besides the items to which they didn't have, we also had our beverages go dry... not a great idea when you are eating a red curry entree! Feel like service could have and Should have been much better! I LOVE the menu and want to be back to try so, so much more... but hope the service would come up to par, at the least!
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Annie S.
Fantastic beer and fantastic food. Love it, will definitely go back soon. Can't say no to that Trippel!
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PK L.
My husband and I visited Brugge for the first time today. We moved here from the east coast and have high expectations about this place. I ordered the classic blue mussels and my hubby ordered the Cajun. Both were amazing. The Annika's milk stout I had went well with the bleu cheese sauce in my mussels. I also liked the dipping sauces for the fries (we had the French Dijon, sherry vinegar, sauce anlouie, and the garlic aioli)..... A solid 4 stars for the very deserving brasserie. It would have been a perfect meal if (1) they serve steak fries instead of regular fires but the reg fries are good as is, and (2) if the bread is crunchy and not soggy as it was kept warm under the mussel pot lid. But then again, I haven't had good bread since I departed NJ so I can't ding them for the bread...... We will def go back and next time I think I'll try the provincial.
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Devynn R.
Love This Place!! I would suggest having the Pan Seared Maple Leaf Farms Crepe! Its duck meat with an amazing sweet onion sauce that is to die for. And a side of Frits ofcourse!
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Elena L.
Love the mussels and fries here! Such a great restaurant if you are a mussel lover! They have at least 10 different flavors on the menu! And their fries come with 8 different dippings! Love it!!!
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Geoff O.
Sorry, but no. It's not terrible by any means, but it hardly deserves the accolades it gets from others. We were in town visiting some friends and they raved about the magic of Brugge. I was pumped after all the talk about fries and savory crepes and all sorts of yummines. But no. Their fries, while good and fresh, are still just fries. They really aren't noticeably better than "quality" fries elsewhere. I enjoyed the dipping sauces, but maybe only half of them were all that good, and those were the predictable ones when it comes to flavor profile - aioli, pesto, horseradish, etc. I should note, the "blue cheese" dip was, um, milk? Yeah, not sure what happened there. On to the crepes. Not great. Not even good. Honestly, I think Brugge should be pretty embarrassed that their primary product is so mediocre. I've had better crepes from random streetside vendors. And I'm talking about the crepes themselves, not the fillings. The fillings were fine, I suppose, but the actual crepes were just poor, flavorless, and slightly too floury. Disappointing. Really, though, would it be so hard to offer a crepe with flavors that just work together? Get me a crepe with some pesto, mozzarella, chicken, and spinach. Get me another with mushrooms, avocado, and pork. Boom. I just helped this company 200%. Pleasant service, though, which I appreciated; however, I'm pretty sure the hostess was absolutely baffled at how to run a check in desk.
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Benjamin B.
I love Brugge. I've been going here off and on for the past few years both while living here and visiting. The food is always great. The mussels are a great deal and perfect for sharing, the fries are fantastic. I'm also a huge fan of the hanger steak... hell I'm a fan of most any hanger steak, but this one is a steal at the price and it's a huge portion. They offer great charcuterie from Smoking Goose and cheese for a lighter snack while you down some beer. They used to have oysters, but I didn't see them on the menu the past couple times, I'll ask about that next time I go. I must also recommend you try a Pooka if they have it. They make a wild sour beer with berries that is quite good. The quality seems inconsistent on this beer, so it ranges from pretty good to WOW THIS IS GREAT depending on the visit. Either way, it's worth it. They also have a good selection of bottles and visiting beers on draft. We usually end up with sour beers so a 750ml of Hanssens Ode Geuze comes to the table at some point. Over all, I recommend this place highly. The only difficulty can be parking or finding a seat on busy nights because it is in Broad Ripple.
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Karla W.
I am very committed to their sours and have been going there to get my Pooka fix for over a decade. Sometimes on the weekends it can be a long wait, and the new upstairs needs some sound absorbing material, but it's otherwise perfect for a weekday dinner.
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Kristin H.
Great frites. I mean seriously great frites. But service was uneven and so was the steak. I got the same order each time and the first time my steak was fantastic. The second time it was all gristle and fat and was cooked to death after sending it back for being almost raw. Husband loves the beer.
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Emel S.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Brugge!! And for a variety of reasons which I will list for you. - They have a rotating menu of beers. This forces me to try new beers which is always good because I tend to be a creature of habit. You can't go wrong with the Tripel...though you may feel that it was the wrong decision the next day. I don't like the Pooka but I don't blame Brugge for that. There are plenty of other beers to try. - I love everything on the menu. I have tried a few types of the mussels but my favorite is the Provencal. Almost all the sauces sound delicious so I have some more work to do. Now, if you order the mussels, be prepared to eat a lot of mussels. They come in a steaming pot that I'm pretty sure is bottomless because I've never managed to finish it. - Ummm...hello delicious fries!! If you have 5 people or more, you have to order the L'Enorme. It's a rule. Well, it's a rule that I made up for my friends. Feel free to follow it. It's not a rule that's made to be broken. If you choose to eat in moderation (something I don't think I'll ever master), I opt for the horseradish and the poplar syrup and French dijon. The horseradish is a mayonnaise-like sauce but I just like to put a little bit on each fry. -If you opt to get a sandwich, I really like the duck confit but I'm a huge fan of duck. I think it's nice though because often times duck is served which a large layer of fat and this is more of a shredded duck. The only thing better than going to Brugge is going to Brugge and getting a table on the deck when the weather is nice. And then, if you get cold, you can go inside and hope to get a turn on the shuffleboard table. You must must must try this place!! Even if you just go for a beer and a cone of fries.
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Brittany L.
Come here with 4+ people, order L'Enorme, and be happy with the best fries in the city, which you can make even better by dipping into one of the 12 house-made sauces. You may also consider having the 2 lb pail of mussels. It's available in like a dozen flavors, and I love having the variety to choose from. If you can't come up with 4+ people who want to go here and drink Belgian beers and eat mollusks and frites, get the large frites and be exciting with the 3 sauces you get to choose. I prefer the roasted garlic aioli (you'll dream about it), the pesto, and I'm trying to make my way through the rest of the list one at a time. Brugge brews their own Belgian-style beers and also serves other craft beers on draft and in bottles, including sours and lambics which can be hard to find. They offer bottled small-batch sodas too and a pretty decent wine list. Wait here can be long, and I'd say the menu definitely lacks that "something for everyone" quality. If you're not into crepes, swiss-ish cheese, sausage, or mussels, you may find yourself out of luck. There is nary a burger to be found. Kids are allowed downstairs and on the patios. Upstairs, in the bar area with common seating, expect to be sharing your table with strangers and keep in mind you order from the bar. No kids allowed upstairs. There is a TV both bars and they're usually showing soccer.
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Rachel F.
I used to go here all of the time with my aunt when it first opened. I was so excited to bring my then boyfriend there after we had started dating. He was in a bad mood and took it out on the restaurant and claimed he didn't like it. Thankfully, after a few years and a marriage, I lured him back to Brugge to give another go. And, good news, he liked it his second time around as much as I did my first time around years ago.
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Randy B.
Interesting to say the least...I wasn't a big fan of their type of food, but they are definitely unique. Don't have much to say since I really wasn't that impressed. Great staff for sure.
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P D.
Mussels, frites, and beer. When my dad and I go out, this is usually the place. One of the only reasons to go to Broad Ripple anymore.
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Rolling R.
Fantastic crepes and beer! I need to get to this place much more often!
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Andrew K.
The service is a bit slow, expect it to take almost an entire lunch hour to eat. So, given that, how do you earn 5 stars? The sandwiches are really good, the Duck Confit is rich, tender, and melts in your mouth, and the frites are simply the best fries I've ever had, anywhere, period.
The seating practices at Brugge Brasserie seem to change day to day which makes getting a table or seat very confusing. The first time I went I was able to walk straight up to the 21 and over area upstairs and was told it was open seating. The second time I went I did the same thing and I was told in a very rude and humiliating manner by the waitress that I could not just sit down but had to go downstairs to check in and that people were waiting. When we went downstairs, there was no wait and we were immediately seated in the downstairs 21 and over area (which seemed to be open seating). There are so many doors into this place and it's confusing. I just wish that there was a sign upstairs telling us to go downstairs and check in or to seat yourself (All it says on the door is 'you must be 21 and over to enter' which makes you think it's a bar and open seating upstairs and a restaurant downstairs). I wont let this experience ruin my review because their beer is still amazing but I will most likely enjoy drinking Pooka at other local locations.
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Kori E.
If you like mussels you must come here! You get 2 pounds of mussels in the sauce of your choice with a side of frites with two dipping sauces. Need I say more? Delish!
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Cortney H.
One of my favorite restaurants in Indy! The duck confit mitralette is super delicious. Make sure to try the frites, they're awesome.
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Kent W.
Brugge is a never miss when I visit indy. moules frites with the butter and cippolini onion sauce or the dark beer and walnut sauce on the small, delicious mussels they bring in from prince Edward island. the endive salad, the Belgian stew, hanger steak and eggs, crepes all good. they make excellent craft beers too. i like the black. and can't forget the frites with choice of two homemade sauces. so good.
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Bethany S.
The first time I went a year or so ago, I had a crepe and frites. The crepe was bland, but the frites were fantastic. When I went more recently, the frites were still fantastic and the crepe was better (a different crepe, though, so maybe it was just the menu item). I don't drink beer, but my beer-loving friend really likes this place, so we went for his birthday and it was a great time with good food. So, the best parts are the frites and the beer. I would like it if they had wine, too, but maybe they aren't into wine in Belgium. And I highly recommend getting the huge cone of fries with the tons of sauces - it's fun to try each one and guess which kind of sauce it is!
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Danny W.
Ok, listen, here is what you need to know: 1. The frites are perfect. They are the best I have ever had. 2. Some of the dipping sauces need work. Garlic aioli is great, so is Jambalaya. Avoid pesto. 3. Mussel portions are just fucking gigantic. Two people will only need to order a single container. We had the black beer one, which was good. Cheese in mussels is kinda weird, but it's the midwest so I guess you just deal with it. 4. The sandwiches are not that great. Avoid. Overly covered in fries, dry. 5. Beer (esp. the belgian) is good.
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Charla C.
A couple of friends of mine wanted to check this place out after seeing reviews and hearing great things. We were seated right away and the service was excellent. The food was good. Not great but good. Some of this is my fault. I should have ordered mussels or a crepe. Instead I got a sandwich and barely ate half. The meatballs were great but otherwise it was just bread. Bleh... I did love the frites. And, I'd like to go back and try more of their sauces. But, I'm not excited about scheduling another time to return. It's another option in Broad Ripple, but with so many options I can't say this will be at the top of my Broad Ripple restaurant list.
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Joe L.
Interesting place. We arrived around 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon for an early dinner. Small parking lot was full so I had to pay for meter parking on the street. Limited seating but several tables were available and we were quickly seated. Our group of four had all been here before and were looking forward to a fun evening. This was a birthday dinner so we splurged a bit starting dinner with both the mussels and the charcuterie {cheese-sausage-liver pate board}. The cheese board is expensive but a nice selection and great for four people to share. The pate was very good, but no one else cared to try it. I don't know if they would substitute as I know many people would not care for it...but it was good. The mussels were excellent but cost $20.00. Once you finish them there is a favorable broth remaining in the container and it is great for dipping with the provided French bread. The mussels also come with a cone of fries which were great. In fact I think all the meals come with fries as this is their specialty. The have a number of dipping sauces you can select from and nobody uses ketchup on their fries. As everybody gets 2 sauces, you can share and end up with a variety to try out. As only 2 of us ate the mussels, I could have stopped with the cheese board and mussels, but I ordered the duck confit knowing I would probably take most of it home. It is served on French bread and was good. It came with a large serving of fries. My wife had the meatballs which were also served on French bread with an excellent sauce, and of course came with fries. The beer was great and a nice variety, but they were out of one popular brew and one in our party had to order their second choice. I had the Triple de Ripple which was very good. Several reviews commented on the seating and noise and I was concerned we might have difficulty conversing at the table. As we arrived early.....around 4:30, it was not crowded and not a lot of noise, but by the time we left....maybe around 6:00, it was really loud. I assume this will vary form evening to evening based on the people there at the time {and how much they might be drinking}. I considered rating only a 3 star because of the close seating and noise, but considering this is a place known for their beer and fries, I will consider that part of the atmosphere, so 4 stars.
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Danielle R.
Such a fun date place! Good food, amazing beer and a great atmosphere. The big basket of fries gives you a chance to try all the dipping sauces and aiolis. Try the Gettin Figgy With It - sour mash beers don't get better in the states than this!
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John P.
Brugge is delicious. Their beer is some of the best local craft beer I've ever had, and you can never go wrong with the frites. The patio is where it's at (weather permitting, of course) and it's a short walk from anywhere within Broad Ripple.
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Jacqueline I.
Service was ehh (but hey, they're busy cuz they're good). We got the roasted garlic aioli and pesto with our delicious frites. Mussels (Cajun) were fantastic, and the duck mustard crepe was also very good. Plan on coming back for sure to see if the other dishes hold up as well. Recommended!
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Andrea K.
I want to go to Brugge right now just because I'm thinking about it now. This place has a love/hate relationship for me in the beginning, but we worked out our differences. I was told to go here for the frites and dipping sauces, and yes, you can make an entire day of eating nothing but the frites and dipping sauces (I recommend pesto and the garlic aioli mixed, you're welcome). I just couldn't seem to find that one dish that was a great go to since the fare isn't your standard steak or burgers. Instead you find pleasantly surprising savory crepes, or the bucket of steams mussels, of this chicken sandwich which I finally found was waiting for me in the shadows all along. The beer is great, but I do recommend getting a taste before you committ, just to make sure you make the right choice since some, like Bad Kitty, kinda live up to their name. The Trippel though, you can't go wrong with it. Get that with frites and you will be very happy. Also, be sure to get a dessert crepe. O. M. G. The nutella crepe. And this is why I will be going this weekend because for the rest of the week I will think of nothing else but that crepe and frites and my chicken sandwich. So while you might take a little bit to really figure out what you want to eat here, once you do you find yourself drawn to it, like a moth to flame. Another quick note, they fill up fast on Friday and Saturday nights. So don't the the "surprised" person with a group of 10 at 7:30pm with an hour wait. It's Broad Ripple and I know you are just jealous of everyone else happily eating their frites and drinking their Trippel.
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Jenni H.
I've been looking for a good mussels place in my travels and Brugge really hit the spot! I ordered the 2lbs of mussels in the class Belgium sauce and every bite was a rich savory flavor, sprinkled with minced garlic and onion pieces. Thus dish also came with a side of perfectly prepared fries with an option for two dipping sauces.i picked the roasted garlic aioli and the herb pesto. I would definitely recommend combining these two together when using the dipping sauces. I'm usually not a big fries person but this made them taste amazing!
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Beth B.
Finally made my first appearance in at Brugge. I've been meaning to get here forever. My dining partner and myself chose to split two items. We settled in the provencal mussels which were very good. I think they would have benefited from a little more salt but they were still delicious. We also split the brussels sprout crepe which was divine. I'm very much looking forward to returning to sample much more.
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Jonathon H.
I feel like people over-hype this place, but it is a different experience and great food. If you're looking to save a few bucks, go for one of the sandwiches. You get a ton of fries.
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Herbert J.
I give it only 3 stars because there is one waiter there who doesn't understand anything about customer service. I love the food and the beer triple de ripple is at the top of my Indiana brewed favorites, however my girlfriend and I went in this past Monday and upon waiting for the hostess to seat us we were left at our table while the server named "Bes" walked past us numerous times, and then without introducing himself or saying hello he proceeded to tell us, "For future reference wait to be seated by the hostess." We then told him we had waited and he told us he had seen the whole thing and that is not what happened and that we need to wait for the hostess in the future. I couldn't believe I was arguing with a server over what his hostess had or had not told me. We then got up and left and he continued with snide remarks saying, "you don't have to be happy about it." Im sure he felt dumb when he talked to the hostess shortly after and she told him she had told us to sit there. I will not be back there as long as he is working. Who is to say that if he can be such a jerk to a customer because he was mad that the hostess double sat him, that he wouldn't spit in your food. Request a new section if you sit with a server named "Bes" because the guy doesn't understand what customer service is at all. Heads up he looks like Bill Haider from Saturday Night Live.
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Classy L.
Awesome mussels with Jamaican sauce and Duck Confit in Crepes. Best of all amazing service by Kristen!!!
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Vanessa J.
The Thai Red Curry mussels left something to be desired; I was expecting a little more flavor. However, $20 for 2 lbs. of mussels and more pommes frites than you can eat is unbeatable. I recommend the horseradish and sea salt & sherry vinegar for sauces. I was also underwhelmed by the roasted garlic aioli. Great place to take friends and I'll definitely be back to try more mussels.
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Mahrukh M.
Honestly, I have to thank Yelp for steering us to this restaurant. Three of my friends and I were visiting Indianapolis from Cincinnati for a one day trip. Looking for restaurants on Yelp, we decided to give this place a try because of the reviews. We loved it, their food was great, and even better was their service. The waitress provided exceptional service, and as this was our first time here, she was very helpful with her recommendations. They have a huge selection of different sauces you can try with your meal, and among the four of us I think we tried all of them (almost). My favorite sauce was the roasted garlic aioli sauce. For my entree I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich, and my friends ordered the duck confit sandwich, and mussels. All of us were really happy to have dined here, I highly recommend this place.
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Ian C.
I've been here twice and I want to go like sixty more times. The first time was absolutely sublime - we chanced upon the best table in the place (back corner, view of the entire room, like a boss). The second trip included a long-ish wait, but we went at peak hours during the weekend, so that didn't surprise me, and it gave us enough time to go get a pre-dinner taco from a really fantastic place just down the block. Unfortunately, somebody brought their awful children who only communicated by shrieking horribly and bonking forks on the tables. Well, that's no fault of the restaurant, I suppose. Don't bring your kids! Please! On my first visit, I got the steak frites. It's quite cheap for what you get - a bigass hanger steak on the plate with a completely absurdly huge mountain of frites on top, plus two dipping sauces. You're going to want to get like two of the house-made beers and spend at least an hour working your way through this veritable Montagne de Frites. The dipping sauces are incredible. The roasted garlic aioli is the clear winner, but I really like the bleu cheese, horseradish, and sauce andalouse (kinda like a tangy, lemony mayo) as well. On my second visit, I had the duck confit mitraillette. Fun fact: Mitraillette translates literally to "submachine gun." The sandwich has duck confit, dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek on top. That is a damn fine sandwich. Of course, they just dump a whole bunch of frites on it as well. I'm pretty sure they put crack in their frites. You can't stop eating them. Other restaurants just don't do it the same way. At other, lesser restaurants, I have felt as if I was biting into a hot slug instead of a piece of fried potato. At Brugge, the frites are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. They are basically the Platonic ideal of fried potatoes. Both times I've been to Brugge I've taken the leftovers to work the next day. My coworkers inevitably mention that whatever I just heated up in the microwave smells amazing. They look at their prepackaged Healthy Choice meals with a vague sense of disappointment as I tuck into the best leftovers ever. Taking leftover Brugge to work the next day will definitely make you the King (or Queen) of the Breakroom.
(5)
Rachel B.
One of my favorites when I am visiting Indy!
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Twinkle V.
Love, love, love this place. Hidden off the Monon, this stalwart of Broad Ripple brew offers a great menu as well as its very own beer menu, interspersed with a few non-Brugge brews. It's on our favorite list, yet, sometimes, the wait is pretty long on the weekend. No reservations, so be prepared to wait. It's well worth it,however. Love the mussels and frites!
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Rae Ann P.
Saturday afternoon - another wonderful meal at a great restaurant with the best server in Indianapolis - NOAH!! Again, the mussels and fries with the dipping sauces were exceptional and filling for the two of us. Enjoyed the Broad Ripple neighborhood as we walked off the meal. Can't go wrong here!! And ask for Noah for his exceptional service, great smile and winning personality. (And no, I don't "know" him or am related to him!!)
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Monica K.
beer and food was pretty mediocre
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Kelsey A.
Enjoyed this French inspired dining experience. If you are a fan of mussels this place Is a MUST...I am unfortunately not a fan of mussels but am a huge fan of frites! Strongly recommend the frites, so many different dipping options which I've never had at any other restaurant. The waitress was very helpful in making beer and entree recommendations. Brugge brews 3 of their own beers plus has a small list of additional featured wines and brews. Smaller menu but was torn between several non-mussel entrees....the dinner crepe was good, not amazing. Warm and cozy environment, small restaurant and seating fills up fast! Good location right on the monon, difficult to find parking however on a Saturday night.
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Sarine J.
Been hanging out here a lot lately. Love the atmosphere. Fries are good but like the dipping sauces more. Had a dessert crepe that had nutella, chocolate genache, and pecans. It was amazing.
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Ilya V.
Very good beer selection (can't go wrong with Belgian ales, really), and tasty fries with lots of different dipping sauces. My one and only one complaint is their selection of lambics is a bit lacking, although perhaps this was because we had a newbie server. To be honest, I've never been at a Belgian place that didn't carry Lindemans. They did have one bottle, but it was a huge one that I could never finish by myself (and I do love lambics, don't get me wrong).
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Stephanie D.
Well well well, decided to come here after taking a hiatus of Broad Ripple for about a year..My hubby and I joined some friends of ours to try the beer, the mussels, the atmosphere. We came on a Monday night and they had a wait, which makes me think, hey this place must be great to have a wait on a Monday. We were seated promptly outside. The only odd thing was the host told us where to go but didn't actually walk us to the table. A little weird, but it's ok I can find my way through a restaurant. After looking at the menu we decided to split the duck crepe and pomme frites. My friends ordered mussels red curry style and some pomme frites as well. We received our frites earlier then our meal which made a great appetizer/side for our meal. Since we all ordered a large we shared the 6 sauces between us. The sauces were great, the frites were alright. I've had pomme frites double fried in duck fat before, I'm a little biased now. Sorry!! Our meal came and while I really liked the duck the crepe was super bland which was somewhat made up by the sauce that was on top. I did try the mussels which were really good, so I would recommend those to people. You receive 2 lbs. worth so it is a great share for 2 ppl. As for being a brewery they only carried 3 brews?? Not used to that, but then again I'm not a beer fan so it didn't bother me, just thought the selection would've been larger, considering my hubby is a hop head and adores beer. The service was alright nothing to boast about. The verdict is still out on whether or not I would come back. Not that the experience was bad, but it wasn't great enough in my book to begin planning a second trip.
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Misti Y.
Come here for three things: Frites, Mussels and Beer. If you have an inclination you might not want any of the above, then skip the Brugge. It is also worth noting, that there are fewer seating options for those under 21, so if you're coming with a family, definitely call ahead for wait times. Back to the food: The tables have frite holes; that's how serious they are about fried potatoes. They have 12 preparations of PEI mussels; that's how serious they are about moules. And, right now, they have a beer called Reindeer Games. I can't resist loving a beer named after a holiday animal and described as having hints of cinnamon. It was a delicious brew. They also have 12 sauces for fry dipping. Again, they are serious about frites. Alas, I ordered a brussels sprouts crepe with a side salad and felt a little dumb about the choice. It was ok, but the mussel-eaters looked more delighted, and I ended up stealing a fair share of fries. I am not a mussel lover, but I could have gone with the Steak Frites, which looked pretty good. But again, this is really a spot for three things: Frites, Mussels and Beer!
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Chris C.
Lost a star because The last 3 times we have been here they have been out of the Tripel, which is the main reason for coming. It is Saturday afternoon and they are already out. If it is so popular and you always run out, why not make more?
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Chris S.
Brugge is good but it has stiff competition in Broad Ripple. The beer is on par with some of the other local greats. I really enjoy Triple De' Ripple but watch out it will hit you. All the beer on tap is premium quality at a premium price. The fries are good but nothing special; I don't get the hype. The moules-frites is a pretty good deal for $20. Every so often you get a mussel with sand in it but not a big deal for the price. Service is really hit or miss; I've had both friendly and rude servers so it is luck of the draw. Borderline 4-star but not quite there.
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Constance V.
My favorite place in Indy to eat! I've been here more times than I can remember. Those fries, oh my those fries...and that crepe with Brussels sprouts and cheese and walnuts. I seriously love their beer, all of them. Please don't ever change anything!
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Stephanie W.
Favorite restaurant ever! There's so much to say. It's good any time of day and something for everyone. I'm lying, though, because hands down - you eat mussels! Seasonings and spice. Dips and Dollops - mussels and Pom Frittes! Now, I'm hungry
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Carrie M.
Go with a group of 2-3 people and split two orders of moules frites: provencal and red curry. You won't regret it!
Brugge is everything that Indy needs more of - local, unique, tasty, and consistent. I've been here a few times just for drinks (which are reason alone to visit Brugge), but went for a nice dinner with the wife more recently. Actually, first lets get back to the drinks. I'm a beer guy and while the selection isn't gigantic, but they clearly focus on quality over quantity. Their own brewery choices on tap are delicious and BIG - we're not talking about cute little 5% Blond Ales (i.e. Three Wise Men), we're talking about 10% Belgian Tripels that will kick you in the face. The guest beers (tap and bottles) are as good if not better - all big, powerful, craft beers that will expand your suds pallet and introduce you to breweries you've never heard of. Now that I'm drunk just thinking about their beer selection, lets move on to the food. The two things you need to know about are the frites and the mussels. The frites (fancy french fries) are cooked perfect and addicting on their own, but what makes them even better is the endless selection of sauces they can be served with (pesto, curry, homeade ketchup, etc.). Add some mussels and you will be set for the night - I recommend the Jamaican and Cajun but I doubt there is a bad bunch on the menu. Two pounds doesn't sound like a lot with all those shells, but it was more than enough for the wife and I. With a huge menu and revolving beer selection, I try to go here as much as possible.
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Holly H.
Not entirely sure what to say here... I was really excited to eat at Brugge Brasserie. I was in a good mood, I was hungry. I was with great friends. I was ready. Unfortunately, our Sunday evening visit left me in a kinda crappy mood. The food was okay. Not great. Just food. The seating was a nightmare (even though we offered to wait, we were seated around a table that was awkward and that made one member of our party sit at a corner of the table. No one even attempted to correct this, and finally *I* had to find a spare chair and move the table out so we could all sit comfortably.) Our waitress was... RUDE. That's putting it nicely. Simple requests were met with crappy looks, and questionable answers. One of my friends asked that the eggs be cooked a little harder runny, and the waitress acted like they were too "busy" to let them cook for a few extra seconds. She wrote nothing down, and asked us to repeat ourselves several times. She acted annoyed when we asked about dessert. She brought the wrong beer with one of our flights of beer, and acted like it was a foregone conclusion that we would just take the wrong one... instead of her bringing the correct one. I just cannot convey how terrible the service was...
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Sarah F.
I just love this place! I have sat upstairs and on the main floor -- both are great. I am partial to the atmosphere on the upper level, but it isn't always open. The frites are uh-maze-ing, just like everyone says. The mussels are wonderful. So much fun to eat with a group. More bread, please! I like to dip the bread in the liquids from the mussels. Be sure to try the Tripel, but go easy -- that stuff is strong. I think my sis had an out-of-body experience after 2 of those. Very entertaining. I have tried a bite of the duck sandwich and I would say, if you're not a mussels person, then the duck is your way to go. Enjoy!
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Cheryl K.
We were visiting from St. Louis. I have read online about their pomme frittes. We weren't very hungry, but we were game for trying a house brew and their pomme frittes. We opted for the large order of pomme frittes that comes with 12 dipping sauces for $12.95. There were three of us and when the order came out, we could not believe how humongous it was. They are served in this large cylindrical cone with the cups of delicious dipping sauces surrounding the cone. The pomme frittes are so scrumptious! Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper. The right amount of crunch, but yet tender on the inside. The sauces were fantastic: fresh mayonnaise | homemade ketchup | roasted garlic aioli | horseradish | sweet chili sea salt & sherry vinegar | blue cheese | aioli | poplar syrup & french dijon | hot curry sauce andalouse | fresh herb pesto The triple ripple house brew is a perfect match with the pomme frittes. Go give them a try you won't be disappointed!!!!!
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Andrew J.
These guys do a great job with two of my favorite things, beer and french fries. Brugge brews Belgian style beers with some American style creativity. They take some really unique twists on classic European styles. The beer is all brewed in house and they do a wonderful job. The other thing they do so well is their french fries. The fries are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside. They have more sauce options than you can eat in a sitting. I love their mustard and the garlic aioli, both are outstanding and full of flavor. Their crepes are great, but my favorite sandwich is the veal meatloaf sandwich. The meat is perfectly seasoned with big flavors. My second favorite meal here is their mussels. They have a ton of different preparation options. My wife and I have had almost all of them, and they're all pretty great. We love sitting outside in the summer drinking beer and eating mussels while we watch Broadripple pass us by.
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Alex M.
You can't beat the drink selection. I suggest the dark horse. The harvey is extremely sour, you've been warned. For dinner, I got the vegetarian grilled portabello mushroom with the frites. Very satisfying vegetarian dish. The fries are awesome when you start but then the grease adds up and it starts to be icky. In the end you'll be satisfied. The place closes pretty early for a pub and it's recommended that you call ahead for seating. Don't be surprised if you have to wait for forty minutes for a seat. Get a drink at the bar while you wait!
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Bill P.
Best Fries I have ever had and the brew isn't too bad either. Had Flemish Red Sour Ale there. Wish they would have kept it on tap longer!
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Jillian B.
food is good, but beers are sub par at best. service is pretty descent, and it's right off the Monon trail which is nice
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Kkdanville D.
My husband and I split a delicious burger and fries at Brugge Brasserie. The food was good, drinks were delicious and wait staff was courteous. Our table was in the middle of the room near the outside dining area. It was kind of congested. I would recommend getting a seat out of the aisle if you decide to go.
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Emily C.
Husband and I came here for dinner last Friday and are definitely looking forward to coming back. Service 3.5/5 We knew we wanted to sit outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. They have outdoor seating on both the lower and upper decks. Since you can enter the restaurant from either the door on the ground floor or the door on the top floor I wasn't sure which way to go first. We chose to walk inside on the ground floor hoping there would be a host/hostess to direct us. There were no signs or anything. After a few waiters walked by us I finally just asked if we could sit on the upper deck and they said to talk to whoever was upstairs. So we went upstairs and again there was no host station but luckily one of the waitresses was just inside and she directed us toward a table and got us menus. So now that we've been there once I'll know what to do next time in terms of getting seated, it was just a bit confusing the first time around. Once we were seated our waitress was friendly and attentive, but not so attentive that we felt rushed. I really wanted to linger and enjoy my beer and dinner in the sunshine and that's exactly what we were able to do. It also helped that we were there around 5:00 on a Friday and the place wasnt busy yet. Atmosphere/Ambiance 4/5 I can only speak to the outdoor seating at this point as we sat out on the upper deck. The view isnt exactly scenic but our seat afforded us a lot of people watching and interesting car spotting opportunities. I didnt see any means for shade on the upper deck so I wouldnt want to be there in the middle of the day. I was fine this time since the sun was going down though. Food 5/5 I started with a flight of the Pooka, Tripel de Ripple and one more that I cant remember the name of. The Tripel was my favorite. For dinner I got the shaved brussel sprout (with fried capers, balsamic, walnuts, goat cheese, chili oil) crepe. It came with a side salad. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this dish. It was such an interesting combination. The brussel sprouts were roasted perfectly. Normally I dont like capers but they really worked here. It was a generous amount as well, I was definitely satisfied. Husband got a sandwich with brugge beer & tomato braised meatballs, and swiss cheese. I had a bite of one of the meatballs and it was very tasty. We shared the nutella dessert crepe, it again was amazing and was just the right amount of sweet. Overall 4/5 Looking forward to trying more crepes!
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Lynn J.
I am certain this will fit many people extremely well. Clearly this is the case as evidenced by the crowd and the noise level. Neither is really my thing. Even though the food when it came was fine perhaps good, the pleasure had pretty well gone out because of the delay as we seemed to be at a table temporarily not assigned to a specific waiter. No amount of good beer really covers these flaws for me. Let the college and post college crowd have it and enjoy. My daughter loves it. Fine. If you like a lively noisy drinking hole (and I mean that in the nicest possible way) go try it out, it is a popular place and may suit you well.
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Kristen W.
The Pooka is amazing!
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Diane E.
Finally! I can now say that I've experienced the elusive mussels that Brugge is so famous for. 3rd time's the charm. One of my besties from California is visiting for the labor day weekend and my Indy daughter is moving to NYC, we decided to celebrate at Brugge. We ordered the frites...with all the dipping sauces...which ended up being way too much for 4 people, so my son-in-law took the leftovers home to enjoy over the weekend. Then, my friend and I shared the classic brugge mussels while my daughter and her husband shared a salad. Plenty of wine...beer...and we had a great server. This ended up being a great night.
I stopped by with a bunch of friends after work. The weather was perfect for sitting outside. The service was quick for a Monday night, and the server was able to explain every beer on tap. I love seafood, so I had to have the mussels. I was not disappointed. They were almost perfectly cooked to perfection. It was a little, very little, over cooked. You can tell by the shrinkage. Being so far away from the ocean, I guess it's better to error on the safe side. I will definitely go back. The beers are also fantastic.
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Jon C.
Brewpubs are becoming so popular that there's a lot of different types now. Some are old-school brewpubs: burgers, fish-n-chips, wings, and the beer. Some are high-end: steak frites, crepes, charcuterie platters, and the beer. Brugge serves steak frites, crepes, charcuterie platters, and moules (mussels) frites. And their beer. And guest taps as well (all craft). Their beers are always very good - particularly the Black. (See BeerAdvocate for beer reviews). If you like something beyond the "IPA greater than all" beer world, Brugge is your place. Most of their beers are Belgian styles - but NOT banana-bombs like some Belgians. The food is stellar, outstanding, amazing. There's numerous choices for steaming liquid for the moules, and lots of dipping sauce choices for the frites. And the frites are outstanding! Service is always good, and usually the music they're playing kick ass too!
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Tamara Q.
All I can say is, I never liked mussels until I met Brugge. I went with a large group at dinner time and we ordered several different pots of seasoned mussels... all were a symphonic blend of perfect flavor notes. I am craving it even as I write this review. Warning though the service there is really peculiar... our waiter was nice but did not know the beers very well and I'm pretty sure just brought out random beers instead of our requested ones... oh well. Good time anyway.
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Tim W.
Order the Sausage Board and you may not need a meal. (of course I had both and made it through, but just a warning on the size of the food). The Sausage Board had several thinly sliced varieties of meat like prosciutto as well as some wurst. Served with crusty bread, and toppings such as mustards, caramelized onions, pickles, and olives, I was easily able to make several perfect bites. I LOVE meatloaf and Brugge has a delish 3-meat meatloaf sandwich that was crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. My lunch companion had the duck confit sandwich which I tasted and loved. Dessert was the Nutella crepe which we shared and fought over. It's drizzled with creme freche and topped with raspberry sauce that was not too sweet and mixed well with the Nutella. The frites were a little underdone and not as special as they were the last time I at here. The place was full with a wait, but the servers were fast at refills and while they didn't spend long with us, they did answer questions thoroughly and the staff seems to have full-court defense strategy and we were cared for by several different people at the same time.
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Rachel L.
Very good food. The lemon curd and blueberry crepe is out of this world amazing. I haven't had a bad meal there. Everything's great except the portions. The sandwiches are outrageously large which I don't mind but the muscles are just so tiny it makes you not want to share with the rest of your table
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Kellyo O.
Came here with my hubby for the mussels and the frites based on a recommendation of a friend that used to live in the area. We definitely loved the frites! The mussles were overcooked and didn't soak in the flavors they should have been marinated in so it left me wondering if they steamed the mussels and then poured on the sauce?? Our waiter was ok, hard to find at times which may lead to the issue with Krista R's review - maybe they are overworked. That or they don't care. Everyone gives 20% tip now which is a good amount based on what food and cocktails you order so they expect to make money no matter how they serve. I am not saying this was our guys case but he did kind of put off that aire. (And yes, we did 20% tip him.) The beer was good but they were out of the one I had wanted so I will probably go back for the beer and the frites next time I am in town and skip the mussles. And I may try the upstairs bar as suggested by other.
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Sara L.
My first time to Brugge was a sexy love affair. Brugge and I fit so comfortably together that to the casual observer it might have seemed as though we'd always known each other, always had this easy intimacy....but this is not so. One night together and Brugge and I uncovered new territory for both of us, made memories I'll never forget, and got slick and slimy with some mussels. I went here this past Friday night with my boyfriend and one of my best friends. The plan was to have some AWESOME FREAKING FOOD and then go out and party. We did have AWESOME FREAKING FOOD! and we did go party. the boyfriend had the meatball sandwich and for his dipping sauces he had pesto and the curry. He was a fan of both. My ladyfriend and I had mussels, noir with sweet chili dipping sauce and the mustardy syrupy dipping sauce. I liked the mustard better than the sweet chili, not necessarily because of the flavor but because dipping fries into oil feels weird, and the sweet chili sauce is oil. For an appetizer we had a medium fromage plate. The first cheese was a creamy and rich cow cheddar with brown butter and caramel. The second cheese was a goat cheese topped with apricot preserves. In a perfect world, I would be able to have a lemon pound cake filled with that goat cheese concoction. It was decadent, it was dreamy, it was my muse. I pounded it hard and ate it like a huge boss. A lot of beer was had. The black beer, I dug it, and Harvey, a blackberry beer which I lurved. The boyfriend had the sour beer which he didn't much care for because it tasted like pickles. But it wasn't a bad beer, it just wasn't his flavor. My ladyfriend had an ale and something else, but I don't remember what. What I do remember is that we were pretty buzzed and enjoying our tasty beers. The food ws delicious. The mussels were perfect and covered in cheddar and bacon. The bread, dipped in the mussely juices in the bottom of the steam pot, was just over-the-top awesomeness. I see people going on about the service. here's the deal: some chumps cut in line at the bar and I was sort of shitty but didn't say anything because I started out having a bad night and didn't want to be a mean guy, but the bartender noticed and served the other people first, and that's uncool. Our waiter was boss hog and knew a lot about cheese. He was prompt, courteous, easy to communicate with, and emptied out the used up mussel shells like a huge boss. I had a great time! Frankly, I can't wait to go back and try the thai mussels. so this place is not bush leage, oh no. it's the majors and it is grand. you should go.
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Jennifer L.
I know this place is known for their mussels, but I am not a huge fan that kind of seafood. If you are like me then definitely try their crepes and/or their fries. With their fries you can choose between three sauces. I recommend the homemade ketchup! It is delicious! If you are a beer fan, they ALWAYS have great beer! I personally love their sour beers. This is a great place to go to if you want good locally brewed beer and a different type of food than your usually pub/brewery. Staff is great and friendly too!
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Brian P.
Cheesecake Factory, take notes. Brugge is a perfect example of why you don't need a book-like menu to have a good restaurant. They do mussels, fries, deli meats and cheeses, and crepes, and that's about it. But it works because they do them well, charge a reasonable price, and provide adult sized portions, which is refreshing in light of the modern trend of providing kid-meal portion sizes. Ill admit, I was initially hesitant to shell out (heh) $20 for some mussels. But they give you so many that the trash bowl they provide you with has to be swapped out mid meal. It takes some effort to finish these mussels, and they taste good. We had classic Provençal and it was awesome, not fishy like bad and unfresh mussels can be. They also basically force you to order a giant bag of delicious homemade fries because it's only $1 to upsize. A dollar. Mcdonalds charges you more for an upsize (not actually but it's close). The charcuterie plate is just as enormous and delicious as everything else, and we ended up taking half of it home (I'm a big eater and usually have too much pride to ask for the take home box). The beer was...local and interesting. If you're the type that complains about portion sizes being too large (I can't comprehend why that would be a bad thing) than go to r bistro where you can get a spoonful of noodles and 2 square inches of sustainable salmon for $20. But if you like good food for a good price, and a pretty decent atmosphere, this place is it.
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Byron J.
It's typically a pretty mind and taste bud blowing experience when I go here. First my one qualm, they run out of Triple de Ripple far to regularly for my liking. But out side that I can spin a beautiful tale of epicurean magic from fibers woven out of the most incredible duck sandwich, unbeatable frites, legendary beer and enough mussels to bench press the titantic. My first draw to Brugge was born from my love of shellfish. I sought out the mussles of which I had heard great tales. I have to tell you friends, the steam pots of the flavor intense little buggers are the things inspiration is born of. It was clear to me this would be the one thing I would order exclusively from Brugge, so many flavors I had to try. But alas one evening my attention was drawn to the sandwich section I had discovered a decadent duck dish that changed my culinary life! The fresh compote that gently coats the foul is the key to a door that leads to the promised land. When you add in a glass of Triple De Ripple and the frites and sauce you can't really do much better in Indianapolis as far as I am concerned. I reccommend the sweet chili sauce, the horseradish sauce and ALWAYS the poplar mustard. This is one place where service does not even play into my equation, as long as someone brings me my food, I am happy, I have no comments on the service, honestly because I never even pay attention to anything but the food.
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Samantha H.
I have been here soo many times. The best frites! The decor is so warm feeling. The Tripel de Ripple is my favorite beer of all time. The mussles here are good although not my favorite. The service is great. Went here on a Friday at 9pm and found two seats at a table in the bar area immediately. One of my top five favorites in all of Indy.
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Lizz C.
Oh Brugge.. how I love thee. If I lived closer to Indianapolis, this would truly be dangerous for me. I love beer, specifically good craft beer. To be very specific, I love sour beer and Brugge always has 1-2 of them. My husband loves their Black. So, our plan of attack is usually to get the Black and whatever sour is on tap. The food can vary, but Oh my!, it's delicious. The moules frites (Mussels and fries) are delicious, you can choose from what seems like hundreds of sauces but is probably only 16. I'm easily overwhelmed in the face of excellent choices, especially when it comes to seafood. Our other favorite is their charcuterie and cheese plates. There's almost nothing better to my palate than good cheese, good beer and good meats. I'd do a review of their crepes, but I can't eat much wheat. That's fine by me - moules make me happy every time! We don't go at prime dinner hour, well, except once - and the service has always been friendly and as prompt as possible considering the busy kitchen area. This last visit (which was twice in one day... *whistles innocently*) we sat at the curved bar area overlooking the kitchen staff's domain. We chatted a little bit with the busy cook - and though he was rushing around cooking food for what seemed like hundreds of people, he was friendly and witty. Go for the beer! Go for the moules! The crepes are probably good - and I think next time we'll *finally* get the steak frites (mmm... how I wish it wasn't 8am on Friday.. that does sound good right now...) (Ted? If you ever see this - I love you =) I love your beer =) Keep being wonderful!)
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Aishwarya B.
This place is FANSTASTIC! Granted that my experience with European food in general is limited, but I really liked the food here. I ordered the veggie crepe and my boyfriend got the veggie mitraillette. And while we both started off saying we weren't really hungry, by the end of it, we had polished our plates clean. The fries are delicious (yes, he was kind enough to let me taste 2 fries - one for each sauce that came with the fries :-p).
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Karolina N.
Delicious place to stop at on my Kentucky-Chicago drives. I have to admit, nothing here is the best I have ever had. It's definitely good though! Had a beer flight (APA, Harvey, Tripel), Provencal mussels, frites with many sauces and some dessert crepes. I would recommend it all.
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Benjamin H.
Brugge gives me that "running into your ex that you never liked in the first place, but you hang out anyway -- then end up getting drunk together and screwing" vibe. I want to love you, but I think we have conflicting pheromones. I think the beer is top notch and they always have a few excellent guest taps, but the restaurant just rubs me the wrong way. I've always received incredibly slow and somewhat hostile service here and it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I've never tried the food, but I've heard good things.. I'll probably give it a shot at some point.
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Kelly O.
Let's Talk Beer and Frites! Okay, so I am not much of a beer fan, so this was not my choice of places to go but my awesome younger brother who is a beer fanatic wanted to go for his birthday, and I now have been back several times! So I wasn't going to try the beer but our wait for a table was taking awhile so I wanted to be adventurous and I tried a Quadripple (by the way you are only allowed 2) and it was AMAZING, so I of course ordered another from the bar. So let's just say I was "feeling good" by the time we were seated, where I ordered another with our appetizers. So then there was a shift change and our new waiter swung by and I ordered ANOTHER and it wasn't until then that I was told there was a two limit because of the high alcohol content...OOOOOPS! So I tried not to really drink my 4th one too quickly, haha! So that particular evening I am a little fuzzy on the details of the meal (don't worry I didn't drive home). So I would like to point out I have been back not 5 times without a Quartet of Quadripples and the food was amazing! The frites are delicious and come with an array of sauces to try and the service was equally amazing! Love Love Love!
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Sara B.
We ordered (I and my husband) grill chicken sandwich for lunch.....WORSE sandwichs we have ever had...under season..taste of nothing ..never ever again...
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Paige C.
fries and beer = meal A lot of sauces delish Everyday death snack I have to admit that the only things I've had here are the fries and beer (twice!!) Check that---the GARGANTUAN fries with ALL the saucen and beer. I'm pretty sure there are other things on the menu (like mulles frites and waffles and stuff), but a glorious cone of fries, about the exact size and shape of america's next top model's torso, and lazy Susan of sauce is what hits the spot for me. Late night with friends, the munchies begin to attack, this $13 monster snack comes to the rescue. And the beer... What can I say? It's high class snobby hipster goodness soothes my skinny jeans wearing body and soul. If only they had pitchers...
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Liren C.
This place is good for a informal get together but not good choice for any family with young kids. The restaurant is really noisy and the service is very slow on a somewhat busy night. The dipping sauce easily made up for any shortcomings for the fries. I was disappointed with the mussels as they were not as clean and fresh as they should be. The broth the mussels came in was also a bite salty. Both the duck confit and grilled chicken pesto sandwiches were very good. Still, not enough to make up for the noise, slow service and poor quality mussels.
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Rochelle S.
The beer is what one thinks of when someone says Brugge but that is just the beginning. Their foods is so good. You will love the muscles and really everything on the menu. Head upstairs for some shuffleboard or darts and your friends will have to drag you out at the end of the night. Enjoy.
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Allie P.
The food was wonderful. We go the tomato lemon cream mussels with the dijon and garlic aioli sauce for the Frits. Devine! We also both got the Tripel beer, which was very nice. We sat outside and really enjoyed the ambiance. The staff was very friendly and helpful with food/beer selections. The only reasons this place got a 4/5 stars because the inside was a little dark and damp feeling. Outside was wonderful, but I'm not sure I'd frequent during the winter if we had to be cooped up inside. Regardless, food was delicious, we were too full to try the crepes but the table next to use got one and it looks amazing!
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Januarie Y.
I have a sisterfriend that I indulge in Pommes Frites with often. French Fries. We share a love of french fries. We actually wanted to do a youtube series of nothing but French Fry reviews. We found ourselves here one night after discovering Pommes Frites on their menu. The thing about the fancy snooty term of Pommes Frites (which to ME, I translate to french fries) is that they always come w/some type of dipping sauce. Pommes Frites are treated like some derivative of the french fry that yearns for dipping sauces and extended pinky fingers. I've been here several times, with the same friend and we've even pulled in other friends. Here's why: Pommes. Frites. Duh right? Well let me tell you, they serve their Pommes Frites in this huge canister (that's not really what it is but for the amount of fries, I have no better word right now). The cone shaped canister comes to your table with dipping sauces holding hands in a circle around it and hundreds of fries. There are enough fries for a whole table of people to eat some and possibly still have leftovers. There are 12 dipping sauces I think, including homemade ketchup, aioli, mustard and pesto to name a few. They are all made in house. The pommes are freshly cut, long and pleasing to the palette. They have a great relationship between a hard fry and soft interior with a slightly brown exterior. My sisterfriend and I came here one night and left having added BB to our list of places to visit when Pommes Frites are in order. Service & Atmosphere: It's relatively small inside although I think they have outdoor seating available during the spring/summer months. There are two rooms, each small but usually full of people. Folks seem to love it here. I've never ordered anything but the fries and water, but from what it looks like, people enjoy the other food offerings as well. We've usually had friendly, prompt waiters so I have no complaints there. Overall, it's been a good experience so far. It's probably overdue time to take another trip for a canister cone of french fries...i mean, Pommes Frites.
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Bianca K.
Sat outside for lunch on a warm summer day.. service was good, didn't have complaints there, but it certainly wasn't busy. Got the Pooka on draft, which was perfectly refreshing. Tried the fries, two sauces being vinegar and dijon mustard - they were a bit soggy, some of the vinegar had leaked out during delivery to my table so some fries were coated on arrival. The flavor is good, but I wouldn't say they are the best fries I've ever had.. however, I'd go again - more so for the beer. Good experience overall.
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Matt D.
Great selection of mussels. It is in a cool park of town. The service was really good. My wife really liked their fries.
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Clare L.
I'm a self professed Europe expert so I died and went to heaven the first time I went to this Belgian restaurant. The frites, mussels, crepes and beers are enough to keep even the biggest of eaters satisfied. I recommend the Pooka, a bosenberry flavored beer with a large side of frites. Don't forget the dipping sauces - there's 12 to choose from!
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Jeff W.
I hate leaving this review because the food is always excellent and the beer is always at least good, but Brugge disappointed me so much recently that I'll never be back. I had family visiting from out of town and I wanted to impress them... So we went to Brugge. Our experience began with being greeted by the most lackadaisical seating staff I've ever met who didn't know and didn't care if they had seating available on the patio. That experience was followed up by being brusquely advised that the kitchen was closing at 9 by our waitress (by the time we left, we were reminded of this about 3 or 4 times). That unfortunately set the tone for our visit. One of my visiting family is gluten and dairy intolerant (hint, do not go here if you are) and our waitress was almost angered by this news and seemed offended that she was required to answer questions about ingredients used in various dishes. With a wholly unnecessary attitude, she stated that she wasn't a dietician and wouldn't guarantee the contents of anything. After that, my sister felt like a burden to the waitress and stopped asking any more questions. Finally we settled on the mussels as this seemed our only safe option with the stipulation that the bread be served on the side rather than atop the mussels in the pot as per usual. When the mussels came out, our waitress removed the lid and revealed the bread, right on top. This prompted a very suspiciously sarcastic "oh oops..." and I do not recall an offer being made to take it back and serve us a new pot that wasn't potentially contaminated. My sister is extremely sensitive, but given the hostile undertones of the wait staff and our general experience, she chose to just risk it. You know what? The mussels, beer, and fries WERE great, they really were, but never in my life have I been more embarrassed in my selection of a restaurant as host to visitors. Never in my life have I or someone in my party been made to feel like more of a burden as a paying customer. Sorry Brugge, I enjoyed your food, but you lost my business forever last night.
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Scott N.
If you close your eyes and picture a perfect day in Brussels, you'd probably be thinking of a quiet street with cyclists, a good wit beer, and a tray with a selection of fine meats and cheeses. Sounds like a perfect day and it can be expertly replicated in Indianapolis. So here's how it works: you go into the Brugge, order some amazing beer and enjoy the giant cone of fries, 2 lbs of mussels, or a crepes. For those of you unfamiliar with Belgian cuisine, it's essentially French with much better beer. I have never had a beer here that I didn't love. I could sit at the Brugge for hours just sipping great beer and enjoying a giant cone of fries. The outdoor patio looks out over Broad Ripple and the Monon, which definitely gives you that European Cafe feel. The interior has a very comfortable euro-rustic feel, that I just love.
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Brooks W.
My first trip to a Belgian restaurant, upon advice of a local. Don't know how to compare to other Belgian restaurants, but I can say the muscles were delicious as were the frites and dipping sauces (chili and horseradish). They brought me a sampler of three beers. Don't remember names, but one was an IPA, and I love IPA 's. My buddy has invited me to his town to try out his Belgian restaurants and then I will be able to compare. I always go I to a place I've never tried with a complete open mind. I was not disappointed! Cannot wait to go back to Indy to the 500. Another good excuse to go to Brugge again.
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Brittany S.
This is my boyfriend's favorite restaurant in all of Indy. Even before he moved back to town he would often mention Brugge with a dreamy smile on his face. His go-to order is the Hanger steak with eggs and pommes frites (pick from 8 - 12 different dipping sauces like vinegar and sea salt, homemade mayo, garlic aioli and curry). Knowing Brugge's frequent use of duck (from Maple Leaf Farms in northern Indiana), I opted for the duck confit sandwich with onions and tart cherries. Delicious! Although, I think this sammie would make a great open face option (Step aside bread, I like to keep my duck center stage). If you're looking to have the authentic Brugge experience, your order must include two things: beer and frites (beer is their own). Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling in a beer mood last night, so I opted for the budget-friendly glass of wine. Note: they have bottles available for as low as $24. One more reason to love Brugge: outdoor seating is available both downstairs and up (fun view of the Monon and fellow Broad Ripple Village businesses). Love crepes? They offer both sweet and savory options.
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Ylonda C.
I was in town for just a day visiting family. The menu sounded so yummy I just had to try it out. I love mussels and this place did not disappoint! Fresh tasking and flavorful. We also tried the crepe and steak frites. Can I yell you this place had freaking amazing fries!! Wish I coulda packed some up to bring back home. The only down part of the fries was the ketchup. I'm just not feeling the homemade catchup. Too sweet. The crepe was delish as well. I would highly recommend. Oh. One last thing...the staff...can you say awesome !!!! If I lived in Indianapolis I would go back. The lack of five stars was only because of the ketchup :-/
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Angi T.
It was extremely crowded in this small space (almost uncomfortable), and the patio was full too. The service wasn't bad for as busy as it was, although not very friendly. I got Waterzooi, the quintessential Belgian fish stew and it was absolutely fantastic!! The French bread it came with was crusty and delicious. I could eat this every day!!
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Jamie M.
Had the mussels and Frits and can't wait to go back and try another broth with them. We also had the snore crepes. Good golly Miss Molly! That thing was sinfully delicious! Husband also enjoyed the craft beers. We will be back. It is in a very cute little neighborhood and went for a nice walk after dinner.
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Lizzie B.
This is my third time being here. They have a great outdoor sitting area, indoor is nice too, although I haven't eaten inside. My husband raves about the steak and eggs, great price, great portion, and delicious! I've had their sandwiches which are delicious too. Most people come for the mussels, but we haven't had a chance to try them. There frites are amazing! And they have a wide variety of delicious sauces! We also recommend the sausage and cheese plates for an appetizer or just to have with a drink. They have delicious local beer too!
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Pepper P.
One of my favorite places in Indy. Delicious mussels, good beer and unpretentious atmosphere.
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Lesley S.
My friend and I had a lovely meal and beers together here this week. I had the chicken pesto sandwich (minus chicken) and fries. She had the artichoke/portobello crepe. Both were sooooo good. (We shared.) I had Brugge Black, a favorite. Perfect for a warm evening kick back. No complaints on the service (super sweet waitress) or food. Unfortunately we were seated next to a whole group of people and their 4 dogs. The dogs barked and ran amock the whole time and at one point there was a dog licking another guest's leg while the owner sat and chatted with her friends. (The licked party looked so dejected.) There were lots of cringes and frowns from the guests on the patio but the dog owners were oblivious. I love pet friendly establishments BUT when there are people with loud/unruly dogs who are disturbing the peace I think it is a detriment to everyone around & perception of the business. I'll be returning to Brugge. I just hope they straighten out their pets on the patio policy.
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Ronak S.
Great beer, great fries. This is why you should go to Brugge. To be honest, I've never been excited about most northern European food. Crepes are not that exciting to me, and while Brugge has good ones, I feel like crepes are almost always a high price for what is essentially a thin pancake with meager filling. However, everything brewed by Brugge and Outliers is fantastic, and both are hard to find anywhere. There's always something unique in stock, and it's always a little more thoughtful and creative than most of what you could find elsewhere in Broad Ripple. Brugge is also one of the rare places where you can easily get a honkin' heap of fries and twelve different fries, ripe for sharing. While it's a bit difficult to pass in their fancy containers, and they're tall enough to interrupt conversations, they're delicious and exciting and make it all the more motivating to come with a large group of friends. Unfortunately, the strange geography of Brugge makes that a bit confusing. The downstairs is best suited to small tables, while the upstairs seems better for large groups or bar-sitters. Strangely, they seem to be managed almost separately, with different rules about who can sit where, how, and when in both locations. But at other times this doesn't seem to be the case. I never know where to enter or who to talk to and I often end up making some kind of mistake. It would almost be easier if both floors were either wholly together or wholly separate, like La Mulita and Delicia. Still, that's not enough to keep me away, because the beer and fries will keep me coming back.
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Lindsay S.
I'm only giving Brugge 4 stars because of one of the servers that made us uncomfortable throughout the night. Our dining experience was great with our server and the food tasted perfect. However, upon arrival the server we asked putting our name in with was rude to us when we came in and rolled her eyes at us throughout the night. Our server, EJ, was exceptionally nice and accommodating. He suggested beers and gave us the perfect recommendation for crepes. He brought our food and beers out promptly and never made us feel rushed. Did I mention the crepes he suggested tasted amazing?? We got the duck breast crepe and the goat cheese pork crepe and they were unbelievable! I highly recommend them both. Brugge was really good overall. EJ definitely turned around a first impression and made it a great dining experience. We will back and we are happy we stayed to see what Brugge was all about.
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T.j. K.
I have been wanting to try Brugge for a while and had just never gotten around to it. After finally going I am very happy that I did and can't wait for a chance to go back. My kids had the day off of school on my birthday so we headed down to try it out. The kids had chicken and fish which both seemed to made in house and not frozen which is nice for kids menu items. I had the pork and veal meatloaf sandwich with a mountain of frites. These were both very good. Between all of us we had the house ketchup, garlic aioli, and blue cheese sauces for dipping. The blue cheese and ketchup were both just ok but the garlic aioli was outstanding. I cannot wait to get back and maybe try a crepe and some of the other sauces for the frites.
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Ashley P.
One resounding word for Brugge: frittes!!! Can never go wrong. All the sauces are delicious as well - the garlic aioli is my favorite. Great beer and wine selection. The house made beers are always worth a try.
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Jeremy M.
After just one bite I thought I'd died and gone to fry heaven. Their frites are AMAZING. There are times that I eat something that I know is terrible for me and then regret it later, but not with these. Whatever negative health outcomes I may face for having a fistful of these frites is well worth it to me. I also had their duck crepe, which was equally delicious. I'm a sucker for well-cooked duck, and delicious duck in a lovely crepe is what I got. My wife got a sandwich and she seemed to enjoy it, but I don't remember much of what she said - I was too busy filling up on fries and crepe. Oh, and be sure it wash it all down with a glass of one of their beers. I had the Tripel de Ripple and loved it, but I hear the sours are pretty wonderful as well. I'll have to give more of their beers a try next time. In fact, I'll probably just get fries and beers on my next visit, delicious duck or no.
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Sabrina S.
Holy Moule-Frites! Stopped in for dinner, and it was a reminder that I need to eat here more often. I stand by my advice in my last review: 1. The order of mussels is plenty to split for two. Order the Provencal style. 2. Add an extra french bread, and upgrade the frites to large 3. Order the garlic aioli (not roasted) for the dip for frites Then, shovel everything into your mouth as soon as it arrives, this food is best piping hot! Be sure to enjoy one of Brugge's funky sours to wash everything down. And there you have it, the best mussels in Indy. My only suggestion is a more extensive beer list with better visiting taps.
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Brooks M.
The Mussels and frites are both amazing. The duck crepe is also amazing. Love most of the dipping sauces. A lot of great beers also. Really cool place and dining environment.
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Ron R.
It has been 3 years since my last review of this place. I have been here countless times since then and it remains one of my favorite places. I have 3 staple dishes that I rotate here depending on my mood and season which I recommend to anyone and everyone. 1. (Winter time) you have to try the Carbonade Flamande! It is basically a thick beef stew packed with flavor. You get a piece of crusty french bread to dip in to get all the juices out of there which you will definitely want! 2. (Spring and Fall) Brussel Sprout crepe with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic reduction. Feel free to add a protein like steak into this amazingness. 3. (whenever) Steak and Frites. Exactly how it sounds. :) Best part is the steak sits on top of the crispy frites and the juices drip down taking the frites from awesome....to oh god.....:) If you live in Indy and have not been here...shame on you. If you don't live in Indy and not been here....I'm pretty sure a Mega Bus is cheap.
This places gets 5 stars for the mussels. All you need is a great Belgian beer, a bucket of mussels, and some bread to sop up the sauce the mussels were cooked in. We've driven up to Broad Ripple several times to get these mussels and any restaurant would die for customers willing to go out of their way to come back for more.
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Martin C.
We told our server that we would have a group of 14 and 5 of us got there earlier. 5 min before the rest of the group showed up thet took the tables away even though we had told them they were literally in the parking lot. Server was rude and I do not recommend this place for a group.
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Jon C.
When the weather gets warmer and my thoughts turn to dinner outside in Broadripple, Brugge is always on my short list. There's nothing more enjoyable than grabbing a couple of friends and splitting a sausage board and the l'enorme pomme frites... especially when you're with someone who hasn't seen the frites come out before with the 12 different sauces. It's a sight to be seen, and I've had many people seated around me ask if they could take a picture of it. Yup.. they'll be getting that the next time they come! If you're in the mood for prince edward island mussel, I highly suggest them with red curry. They've got a great heat to them, and as far as I'm concerned.. it raises your metabolism and allows you to have a nutella crepe afterwards without having to count the calories. Yes sir.. this is one hell of a spot! A tip: If it's really hot and sunny out, the patio faces west, and you'll want shades. I always try and sit first with my back towards the sun. #themoreyouknow
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Laura M.
Just ehhhh. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after walking around Broad Ripple all day. We were hoping for another great stop on our self-guided beer tour of the North side, and maybe some nibbles to go with. The food is fine - we got the mussels, bread, and fries. The beer is ok, not a standout but drinkable. The service is a bummer. Brugge has a very "too cool for school" vibe, and the service is an extension of that. We sat ourselves, waited, begged for a menu, waited, then had to ask if we could order some food and drinks. The servers won't interact with you. Do not make eye contact with the staff. Prepare to feel like a jerk for requesting food and drink. Or, you know, just go someplace else.
(2)
Ian B.
Went back here after a long absence. They made some great changes to the restaurant including adding a top level & a great outdoor balcony. Great food, beer & a beautiful evening in Broadripple!
(5)
Cynthia E.
My husband and I had a mediocre meal here tonight. We had a flight of beers at the bar while we waited to be seated outdoors. We got our best service of the night from the bartender but I did not like any of the four beers I tried. The inside downstairs has some interesting decorations but the upstairs has no ambience. We were seated on the upstairs patio. Our service was very poor. We waited a long time to order and although I ran out of water my glass was never refilled. My husband got a French bread sandwich with sausage. He thought it was okay. I got the brussel sprout crepe. The crepe itself was kinda tough. The crepes at Cropichon et bidibule on Mass Ave are much better. As far as the filling, I thought that the sprouts were undercooked and there was too much balsamic vinegar. The frites were tasty but we were underwhelmed by the sauces. I don't think we'll be back.
(2)
Paul B.
The atmosphere was great for adults, but probably not the best if you have kids. The alcohol menu looked great, but I did not have any on my visit. The food I got was very well done. I got a crêpe with grilled chicken and blue cheese, that was fantastic. I definitely recommend this place both for the atmosphere and for the food.
(5)
Sarah C.
Yes, I'm quite a fan of Brugge Brasserie. With its tasty frites and scrumptious selection of dippings, it's a perfect summery spot. This was only my third time going, but sadly the first two visits were the best. The experience I just had was a little - hmm - lazy. Our waiter was ultimately lazy and it kills me to have a great restaurant be jaded by lazy workers. He could barely keep his eyes open and only came to check in on us a couple of times. Now, don't get me wrong, the food and beer selection was outstanding. When our meal was over, though, he put our bills in one pile and promptly walked away. Pretty sure taking the extra 20 seconds to pass each bill out wouldn't have killed him. Shame. Sure, he may have been having an "off day," but service is key. I want my delicious frites with service that at least appears to be awake.
(3)
Tracy K.
This place is awesome just for a snack or for a full on meal. We're lucky cuz we live near the monon so we just hop on our bikes, ride up a few miles which gets us nice and thirsty, and stop here for some fries and beer. The tripple here is possibly my favorite Indy beer. It is just delicious and one is all I need for that nice happy glow. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars from me is that sometimes the wait help is not that helpful. I sometimes just go to the bar and order there instead of waiting for someone to come by. The food and drink is always worth it though. Haven't been in a while and writing this review reminds me that it is high time I went back!
(4)
Brian F.
Stopped at Brugge Brasserie for a Saturday lunch before heading downtown for a tradeshow. The brewpub sits just off the main drag of Broad Ripple. (not a local, so I'm not 100% sure that's how the location should be described) The place was bustling, as was the rest of the area on an unseasonably warm January day. We entered through the north door and chose seating at the back bar. (overlooking the crepe station of the open kitchen) The menu at Brugge is Belgian influenced. Moules frites, crepes, waterzoi, and carbonnade flamande are highlighted. My brother and I chose mitraiallettes, which are their sandwiches. I went with the meatloaf, and my brother ordered the duck confit. Both were served buried in frites (or fries in american) and two sauces for the potatoes. (I went with hot curry and garlic aioli) Both sandwiches were fantastic, and the heaping portion of fries was great, too. I'd even say they were a bargain for about $12 each. For a brewpub, the selection is small, as there were only three house made beers available. (although there were some great guest taps) The three samples I had were all interesting, twisted versions instead of straight forward styles. I really liked the Veta, sour ale with plums. Nothing wrong with the quality, just not much variety. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, Our seats at the back did seem like an afterthought at times, so I'd recommend sitting at a table instead. Overall, it was a great lunch. I'd definitely revisit.
(5)
Ashleigh A.
I've decided my favorite beer is the Tripel de Ripple. It's 10% and they only allow you to have two. The fries and dipping sauces are amazing, you get at least two choices! Yummm.
(4)
Cory W.
If you don't mind bussing your own table and avoiding lipstick on your glass, the beer is delicious.
(4)
Don K.
We went to Brugge tonight. I read the reviews and was cautious about my expectations. I had read about the food, which was all pretty good. I was a little apprehensive about the service here. I am a server and so is my girlfriend. We were realistic in out expectations, with the reviews in mind. The mussels lived up to their expectations, as did the frites. We were more than happy with their food. It was very good. We tried a number of their beers. They were great as well. The Luc was my favorite. My girlfriend loved the Tripel Ripple. What we were more impressed by was our service. Our server was really good. Our server's name was Noah. He was very good. If you are concerned with the service here, ask for Noah. You won't be disappointed. We had a really good meal, great beers, and with Noah, great service. You should come to Brugge, ask for Noah, and have some beers and mussels. Thanks Noah.
(4)
Larry R.
My group ate here Saturday afternoon for lunch. The restaurant was packed, but I don't know why. The service was slow and the kitchen even slower. They appeared to be understaffed. The french fries were good. The sandwich was meh. All 4 in our group said we made a poor restaurant selection and would never come back.
(2)
Chuck B.
Their APA is a good beer. The beef soup was very good, it had tender meat and a flavorful, thick broth. The frites were just okay, we chose the house ketchup (not good) and the roasted garlic aioli (good). The mussels (provencal) were fresh enough but the broth was very weak, which is the whole point, not the little snots of meat. Also, putting a previously frozen (and still cold) hunk of bread on top of the mussels is a poor move. Service was nice.
(3)
Jesse C.
Red duck curry crepe special was delicious!!
(5)
Yann P.
We visited this place on a Sunday early evening. It's located in broad ripple north of Indianapolis. As a European, I had high expectations with regards to the beer as well as the mussels :-) and I was clearly not disappointed! First of all the ambience is great. The tables have holes to put the cones of fries. They are cooked as they should be (a bit thin though to be fully Belgian fries ;-) ) I had the mussels which were excellent. The portion is big enough, accompanied by the fries and sauces. I also tasted the steak, prepared with pepper. And finally they offer crepes as dessert. I chose Nutella and clearly don't regret it :-) And finally what would be a Belgian place without beer... So I tried the triple. A soft triple, excellent even in the warm weather of this summer. And the result was that I ordered a second one :-) So conclusion: mussels and beers in a great place, excellent taste. And service is great
(5)
Michayla S.
After you have the fries ("frites") here, I think you will briefly consider murder if that meant you could have more. The fries themselves are great, but it's really the dipping sauces that make the meal. I personally love the sweet chili and the garlic aioli sauces. Besides the fries, the mussels are the best in town. I love the cajun and jamaican styles the best. They've got a nice kick to them. The beer is always good, too. They alternate what's on tap and brew some of their own, and whatever I've had has always been great. The one downside is that this place always seems understaffed. I go there once every few months, and every time, the two waiters staffing the whole full restaurant are running around like crazy. Also, you can see a lot of the kitchen, and that seems understaffed to me, too (maybe they only have room for one or two guys?). So, the food, and even the drinks, take a while to show up. However, the servers, when they do turn up, are always friendly and apologetic, and I can tell they are doing the best they can with what they have. That, combined with just how insanely good the food is, makes me want to go back every time. Just plan 1 1/5 to 2 hours for your meal, though. That's not a bad thing. It just gives you time to really enjoy being out with the people you're with.
(4)
Bryan W.
What can I say about Brugge, this place simply is one of my favorite places to eat in town. Hands down. Their steak is amazing, mussels are to die for, and the dipping sauces and fries are second to none in town. I get a different mussels sauce every time I go and I have never been disappointed. To top it all off, they make some of the best beer in town as well. Trippel The Rippel, in my opinion, is the best made Belgian style trippel in town. Do yourself a favor and go to Brugge. If you aren't a mussels fan, don't worry, their salads, crepes, and sandwiches are just as good. Just save room for sweet crepes at the end, you wont regret it.
(5)
William C.
This is a difficult place to review. On the one hand, murderously good beer: after drinking Sun King's by-no-means-un-delicious Velvet Fog (a Belgian quadrupel style) at Flatwater, I walked over to Brugge for a Tripel de Ripple nightcap. The TdR was, on this night, bready and yeasty (pear-y and apple-y) and rich and wide and deep on the palate and just plain superior to the beer I'd tasted earlier. The experience reconfirmed my long-held opinion that Brugge Brasserie produces the finest Belgians brewed 'round these parts. On the other hand. The food here is not quite equal to its liquid counterpart. The frites + sauces are to die for, but the sandwiches and dinner crepes are, without qualification, inferior to [less expensive{!!}] Goose the Market and Three Days in Paris, respectively. In the new order of Good Food, where "how' counts more than "what", Brugge is noticeably behind. The prominently featured mussels are fairly good and unique in Indy (I think), though they too somehow seem to deliver more of a rote satiety than an exciting dose of culinary fulfillment. Basically, 5-6 star beer (I must mention that the guest tap list is limited but irreproachably inspired), 5 star fries, 2-3 star other food. It's near the ideal experience, but not quite touching.
(4)
Will Z.
I absolutely love Belgian food, and I was really excited to find out there was a Belgian place in the area. Came here with some friends for a casual dinner on a weeknight. According to some Yelp reviews, the service could be spotty, but I was more than willing to gamble on it for some delicious food and beer. Looking at the menu, this place seemed to have a better variety of dishes than what I'd seen at other Belgian restaurants. There are TWELVE different sauce options for both the mussels and the frites, along with a bunch of crepes and sandwiches. I usually can't resist mussels, but I'd always wanted to try some hearty carbonnade flamande. It was exactly what I was expecting: hot, rich, and filled with tons of beef. The frites were great, and I really enjoyed the garlic aioli and herb pesto. Hot curry sauce was meh though. My tripel was a refreshing and fruity accompaniment. Service was okay, but our waiter forgot to put in my stew order and had to bring it out later. Not a deal-breaker, but I can certainly see how things might fall through the cracks on busier nights. The food more than made up for it though, and I'll have to come back sometime. Random tip: if you order any steak with frites, you may want to ask for the frites on the side instead of under the steak. My friends ordered steak, and their frites were soggy and unappetizing towards the end of the meal. (Also, their largest order of frites, "L'Enorme", is truly a monstrosity. We saw an order on the table next to ours and it was almost two feet tall)
(4)
Shawn P.
Brugges Brasserie is one of the great local staple restaurants of Indianapolis. It is something quite unique and special which I encourage everyone to try out. If you live in Indianapolis you should be quite familiar with Brugges since it frequently tops most metro area restaurant ranking lists (Yelp, UrbanSpoon, and best of Indianapolis Monthly). I had the opportunity to travel to Bruges, Belgium a few years ago and this tavern does capture some of the charm of its medieval Belgian beer Mecca namesake. The beer selection is what anchors the restaurant starting with their own Triple (of which there is a 2 beer limit since they are around 10% ABV). They have some of their own and feature specialty brews of other regional breweries. This is one place I always find myself drinking a different beer with each order just to keep trying something new. The style of pub food is great here as well. My favorites are mussels in herb de Provence broth, the braised meatball sandwich, and the fries (with mayonnaise of course). It's a small space so there can be quite a wait, I would come early if you are not ok with a wait. They have a nice deck and outdoor space in the summer months. This place is truly as good as it gets.
(5)
Scott S.
Simply the best Belgian style Beer I've had--Tripel de Ripple. If you are looking for a pub with good food you best get over here. The beer menu is small but good. The frites make for a great appetizer but you are crazy if you are ordering it as an appetizer because all the sandwiches come with a similar sized mound of frites with plenty of sauce choices (I like aioli and horseradish best). I recommend the chicken breast with herb pesto, tomato confit, and fresh mozzarella. I wish this place was in Wisconsin with me. I give this 5 stars because I ate at 7 different restaurants in Indianapolis (3 in Broad Ripple) over a 3 day visit, and loved every meal, but if I could choose only 1 of those restaurants to move next door to me, it would be the Brugge Brasserie--not even a close race.
(5)
Lorand M.
Well...I haven't had the problems the erudite Trevor G has had...nor do I possess his colorful and flowing language..but he does have the best fucking reviews ! however....it does seem a fact that the service in this place is lacking to say the least...although there is one guy that does a pretty good job..albeit a bit clumsy at times Mostly I have been here in the company of lovely young ladies...thus the hit or miss service was never an issue during my mesmerization... although I was often distracted by the loveliness ...i did notice....patrons were doing the uncomfortable looking around for a server squirm... I think the food is quite good and authentic...and very reminiscent of small pubs in the Flemish countryside.... now...if I could get 'em to offer crawfish in the same boils and with the same dippers as the mussels...mmmmm! ....and I would agree....not one employee could pass even the most rudimentary drug test...unless of course...it was a visual identification test...much like the former Greatful Dead and Phish veterans at Barley Island.....where smoke breaks were of the one hitter kind. BTW.....the Beer Museum in Brussels is scam !
(4)
Jackie H.
Welp, I wanted to get this place a couple of tries before I reviewed it. This place does a great job with their beer selections, top notch, I have not fallen in love with their food. After going last Friday and ordering a salad I was sad :( My salad was one of those cases where they tried to hard to make it "fancy" and the different greens have it a terrible taste. I was not able to finish it and ended up eating 1/2 of my husband's fries! Their sandwiches are good. They come with a massive serving of fries and great fry dipping options. Long story short ... it is average on food. If you want a great beer I would recommend it :)
(3)
Brenton A.
This is hands down my absolute favorite eating experience in Indianapolis. Go in and order a flight of beer. If you don't want a whole flight, their boysenberry beer is to die for. I mean it. Order at least two pots of mussels, pretty much every sauce is fantastic. Get a big cone of frites, the bigger the better, and make sure you get the aoli and homemade ketchup. Aw hell, every sauce is amazing. Polish it all off with a decadent nutella crepe, and you are in heaven. This will be my birthday dinner celebration for years to come, if I have my way.
(5)
Felix V.
Enjoyed the great food and drink selection. We had the mussles and they were full or flavor. We were not disapointed. The fries and multiple dips are delicious. Our server was very nice and attantive. Just a long wait for a table without a reservation.
(4)
Marc B.
This is one of our favorite places in Broad Ripple and maybe even Indianapolis. Once a month we will get the moules-frites. The 2lbs of mussels are perfect for two and our favorite so far is the classic blue (blue cheese, bacon, wine). The sauces for the frites we like the best are: fresh mayonnaise, horseradish, and the blue cheese. They have a great beer selection including their home brew and guest beer. The servers have always been extremely polite and are always respectful of checking in at the appropriate times. Think outside 'the shell' and give it a try.
(5)
Jon A.
There are 3 official languages of Belgium: Dutch, French & German; to boot, there is not a language known as "Belgian." Thus, a shifty, fickle bunch. I'm searching here for reasons for the pretty fickle thing that are the experiences at Brugge. Thankfully, their beer is mighty consistent and strong and good, so maybe that's what they're falling back on. Alas... the frites weren't puttin' on the ritz this go 'round -- not as deeply fried, not as rich -- the meatloaf rested on its laurels too much and was more loafy than meaty. Speaking of laurels, loafing & on the fritz... the service. The host here is so damn huggable. He looks like my older brother. Can he please be our server every time? Or, Kevin? is it? That guy rules. And the shaggy young guy that serves upstairs. Every time we've worked outside this trio... it's a big fail. She was sort of a cross between a skittish doe and a jaded turtle. Specific issue: she ignored my table mate / partner / love of my life and that just puts me in a pretty harried mood. However... the wapahani special belgian brown sent my head across the cosmos from wapakoneta to wanamaker. Hi Belgium, Hi Brugge, decide on a language, decide on a pointed way of service! PS I love your bier.
(3)
Angela D.
Love the Broad Ripple vibe, and Brugge did not disappoint. I had a cheese tray with a suprisingly good assortment of artisan cheeses, fruits, nuts and breads (for what looked liked a college bar at first glance) and nice glass of wine to start. I finished with Duck Confit sandwich and their famous frites. The duck was perfectly cooked and the cherry and mustard sauce was a perfect accent for it! The frites are similar to thick handcut fries, but are not in the least soggy, they are also not bettered. Just cooked perfectly. The sauces for the frites are a huge bonus, I tried the sea salt and sherry vinegar and roasted garlic aioli. Just when you thought the fried couldn't get any tastier :) Prices are quite reasonable for the generous (but not grossly oversized) portions. My coworker had a couple of the beers, and was really happy with the waitresses recommendations. Definitely gets croweded at the usual times, so if you don't want to wait, or have a loud crowd to content with go at an off time. We went in the winter, hoping to go in the summer too since the outdoor area looks pretty cool to hang out and grab a bite in.
(4)
Joseph D.
The service here is always marginal at best but the food is so good I just don't care.
(4)
Leigh H.
Fantastic service by Kristen and great conversations with Squeak! Mussels were AMAZING! Salad was Fantastic! And for some reason the iced tea was the best I have ever had. And I have had a lot of iced tea. A++++
(5)
Felix M.
We came there for lunch. The service was excellent; Noah was friendly and knowledgeable about the specials, beer, local area, and food. We had the duck confit, fries, and duck breast/ hot curry/ blue cheese crepe. I had the fries with the home made mayo and ketchup, both were excellent. Fries were fantastic. The duck confit was very flavorful with the cherry compote (I could have used more compote or sauce). The crepe was absolutely phenomenal. Big, bold, flavors in a light crepe. I had a flight of great beer. The Tripel and Black were the best. Had a delicious guest bourbon barrel aged stout. Will definitely visit again when I'm in Indy.
(5)
Ron S.
Try as I might, I just can't be more than lukewarm about this place after about three visits. The ambiance and the beer selection and of course the frites bring me back, but many things seem to detract from the experience. First, the service is slow and the waiters and waitresses do not appear that cordial. In addition, the entrees (but especially the sandwiches) always underwhelm me and they are overpriced. The meatball sandwich was the lone entree I have enjoyed here but you can get a meatball sandwich anywhere really. In spite of this, I do intend to come back for more because of the great selection of beers and the frites with the sauces bring me back to Europe. The red curry and Dijon mustard are my personal favorites but definitely experiment. Overall, I think this place is mostly hype but I think this is a good place for an afternoon tipple with the buddies to share a large bowl of "frites"
(3)
Matt F.
We love to travel and a trip to Brussels and Brugge was on the agenda for next summer. Then my wife got knocked up. And when I catch the guy who did it, there will be hell to pay. Fortunately, we can still head to Brugge Brasserie for some tasty grub and brew. Well, my wife will have to wait a while longer for the brew. The beers are a good example of the style and the Tripel De Ripple usually finds itself in my mouth (hey, I didn't know it was that kind of review). I could probably eat a cone of their fries and delicious sauces for every meal. Don't let my physique fool you...I'm not yet to that level of gluttony. As Rachel said, the seating situation is often a mess. The dining area is small and there is often confusion about which tables are ready and who is next in line. Just go when the weather is nice and sit outside.
(4)
Rachael W.
I can't decide if I should give them 1 star or two. The beer and the "frites" are great and that is where the greatness comes to a screeching halt. The service is the worst I have ever experienced in my 30 years on this planet. Generally when approaching a host stand someone is there with a smile and greeting. Well, not so here. I have had to walk the host through this on multiple occasions. Me: Cocked eyebrow, "Hello? There will be 2 of us for dinner......We would like to sit outside." Host: Continue holding blank stare, check. Once seated, (fingers crossed that the table has been wiped off!) you can expect a wait from 5-15 mins to be acknowledged, It's a crap shoot, literally. Hopefully you won't get the server that looks as though she will burst into tears at any moment. Me: "Can you tell me about the beers you have on tap tonight?" Server: Crinkled up eyebrows, trembling chin, "B-b-beers.....?" I don't want to pay $20 per person for HORRIBLE service no matter how good the meal or beer. I find it highly unlikely that I will be back.
(2)
Bill S.
Locally owned. Great location. Great fries. Reasonably priced wines and of course their own microbrews. Sit outside upstairs and watch the Broad Ripple street scene. Recommended.
(4)
E H.
The food and beer deserved 4 stars, but the staff deserves 2 stars. I had a blue cheese and chicken crepe, which was delicious and very well done. My friend had the steak frite and some tasty dipping sauce. The portions are large and the kitchen mostly seems to know what it is doing. It may be a Belgian thing, but everything was very salty. We tried two beers, the Reindeer Games and the Tripel. The first was too heavy for my tastes, but well flavored. The second was the mildest tripel I have had anywhere, and I would definitely get it again. But the staff were not helping themselves. Granted, it was New Years Day and perhaps they all had pounding hangovers and hadn't slept the night before, but that isn't my problem and, in my experience as a server, no one cares about your excuses when they are hungry! The host seemed to have a chip on his shoulder about something, and the waitress hardly said ten words to us the whole time. It took me 15 minutes to get a refill on a water. The host also asked if we would like to sit at the bar in front of the kitchen, which is also right next to the door. If we had we would have been cold and bathed in the smell of the deep fryer.
(3)
Kent G.
Very good beer of their own, and also a good list of guest beers. Everything here is Belgian inspired and very tasty. By all means try their signature dish, the moules/frites (mussels & fries). But be warned that while the mussels are excellent and well prepared, the so-called frites are just regular American fries and nothing at all like real Belgian frites. They're very good fries, but NOT frites! This is my only serious complaint her. The place can get very crowded on weekends, which is definitely something to be aware of.
(4)
Myra G.
Amazing fries and sandwiches. The beer sampler was the perfect complement on a warm afternoon on the patio. I wish we would have had room for dessert, but the portions are generous and we were stuffed! Highly recommended.
(5)
Vanessa G.
Crowded on a Tues nite -even at 7pm so I ended up at the crepe bar. Service was fine to me. I love beer - so Triple de Ripple is a must ! Ordered duck confit sandwich bc it seemed too hot of a day to have mussels. Let me say that the frites were the surprise winning side dish & NOT the duck sandwich (bland, not enough cherry to balance the mustard flv). While the beer & frites take me back to travels in Belgium...the sandwich left me disappointed. I'd come back for TrD Ripple and frites/sauces.
(3)
Benjamin R.
Cool place and the fries are really good. Tripel de Ripple beer is great if you like that Belgian style. Beyond that, if you're not into mussels there's not a lot worth getting excited about here.
(3)
Nick H.
I have only been here a handful of times, and I need to visit more often. The fare is rooted in French and Belgian cuisine with an American twist, and it's delicious. The downstairs area is casual and cozy with the upstairs having more of a sports bar vibe. Brugge is great for three things: mussels, beer, and fries. The impressive selection of moules frites (mussels) is accompanied by varying sauces which everyone should try; especially the Provencal sauce. If bivalves aren't your thing, then choose from the assorted sandwiches and dinner crepes. Main courses aside, one should never leave Brugge without having some fries and some beer. The fries are great by themselves, but you should make some selections from the menagerie of tasty dipping sauces. Good beer is a highly subjective topic, so I cannot advise which is best nor would I attempt to do so. However, the Triple de Ripple is my favorite. Alas, the establishment strictly enforces its two drink maximum for this beer due to its potency. If your hunger is not completely obliterated after your meal, then order a dessert crepe. Once you leave Brugge, the only indulgence you will be wanting is a cigarette.
(4)
Mark H.
Brugge is a great choice simply for the quality and flavor of their foods. Amazing frites, mussels, and some ingenious crepes. The duck confit crepe is close to heaven on a plate. So why the 2 stars? Well, on multiple occasions Brugges has failed to deliver the food in any manner which could be considered pleasant. While dining or attempting to dine at Brugge I've encountered ambivalent hostesses, a phone that goes unanswered, no take-out service, and wait staff that would rather flip the table than smile at you. Makes it pretty tough to drop $20-30 a person if your service is laughable. Unfortunately I have simply crossed Brugge off my list when entertaining friends or looking for a date night dinner. I really wish the owners of Brugge would fix this problem. It's nothing too difficult to solve. Just staff your establishment with people who understand that Customers are valuable. Offering take-out service would go a long way as well. At least then I could skip the aloof attitudes and just enjoy a great tasting meal.
(2)
Josh R.
Deafening Packed Hours of waiting before during and after meal. Criminally understaffed Nowhere to park Other patrons are unpleasant Excellent Prices Unique Beer Crispy hot fries Hit or miss sauces Tasty little machine guns
(4)
J T.
I don't know, the ham and Swiss crepe was pretty damn good. Its in Broad Ripple so that's a plus. Its got kind of a college bar divey feel I don't mind. The tables are big and woodish. Its not exactly like Brugge, but even Brugge isn't exactly like Brugge. I could hang out here some more I think.
(3)
Todd F.
I love the overall atmosphere of Brugge, and the frites and dipping sauces are as good as advertised, but I've gotta tell ya -- my entree left something to be desired. I ordered the hangar steak (medium rare), and while the inside matched that description, the outside was burnt to a crisp and tasted like charcoal. I realize that some may like their steaks to be cooked this way, but for me, it took away all the natural flavors of the steak. My friend ordered the mussels -- that seems like a better way to go.
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Jayelynn W.
Let me start by saying that moving out of Indianapolis and away from my family and friends was very hard. Leaving my favorite eateries was even worse! When you walk in and can watch them making crepes while you wait for at table, is enough to make you want to jump the bar and steal the jar of Nutella from the chef. Take a deep breath and hold it together - I promise it will be worth it. Go over to bar and grab one of their tasty beers - my favorite is the Pooka - a nice sour ale that I (not a beer drinker) has grown to love. As you look over the menu and try very hard to make a decision, let me offer a few tips. The Brugge Sausage Board is a great way to start the meal; sausage, mustard, cheese, pine nuts, etc. Both of the stews are delicious. I prefer the Waterzooi - the Belgian fish stew my husband usually orders and I munch on. I must admit I haven't had any of the crepes on the menu, usually opting for the crepe du jour special. The mussels are fantastic. I prefer the Cajun with andouille sausage, tomatoes and spices or the Noir with their Black beer, cheddar cheese, bacon and walnuts. You cannot go wrong with the Steak and Eggs - my favorite on the menu! The hanger steak is always cooked properly and seasoned to perfection with simple salt and pepper. It's then topped with two sunny-side up eggs and a layer of frites with your choice of dipping sauce. The dipping sauce choice will be equaly as difficult. I always go for two cups of the roasted garlic aioli. I'm not kidding - if they jarred it, I'd be getting a weekly shipment in Arizona. My husband prefers the plain aioli and the horseradish sauce. My parents are very picky eaters, but I convinced them to go try the "weird" food at Brugge one weekend. My father loved the Belgian style veal and pork meatloaf with blue cheese. My mom opted for the grilled chicken sandwich with tomato confit, fresh herb pesto and fresh mozzarella - my alternative if I'm not in the mood for Steak and Eggs. My husband loves the duck confit sandwich with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leeks. I never thought I'd find duck tasty, but this sandwich is delicious! As for dessert, you cannot leave - no matter how full you feel - without having a Nutella crepe with raspberry sauce (no creme fraiche for me). Split it among the table if you have to, but get it. You will be licking the plate when you realize that the last bite is gone. You will have to pay to park on Friday and Saturday nights, but finding a spot is not usually an issue and it's only $5. Be prepared for a wait if you're with a large group on those nights as well. As long as all parties are over 21 you can sit upstairs and that will help with the wait. Lastly, Sqeek and Noah are the best servers I've ever had at any restaurant. They can describe the menu, in great detail, from memory and offer the perfect beer pairings. They are friendly and will remember you when you come back. What I miss most is visiting with both of them on Sunday mornings for lunch with my husband. We've gotten to know both of them well and always make a point to be seated in their sections when we return home for a visit.
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Emily U.
I know this is a harsh thing to say to anyone or anything, but I think Brugge needs to grow up. It was a real contender on the Indianapolis dining scene when it debuted a few years ago; it offered a unique concept, specializing in local brews and something outside the sports-bar-and-grill-type food that's ubiquitous in central Indiana. But nothing seems to have changed since then, and a lot more establishments are challenging the status quo. Each time I've been to Brugge, I'm a little less enchanted by the experience. And that's hard to do when one of your central offerings are French fries with myriad things to dip them in. I do still like the fries, though I've never drooled over any of the sauces I've tried (though the Dijon/maple syrup one is pretty good). The veggie crepes are just so-so. The last time I went, I sampled the Portobello, artichoke, roasted tomato crepe, which was not served crepe-style, but more like a taco salad with the crepe as a bowl, and the flavor was completely overpowered by the acidity of the tomatoes. It needed some kind of sauce and different proportions and to be served like a crepe, not a stew in a crepe basket. While waiting for a table, the bartender declined to give me a taste of a beer I was considering ("we're not allowed to give samples"), which is the first time I've ever heard that anywhere and which seemed especially unfriendly in given central Indiana's current climate of microbrew-fanaticism. I'm not a huge fan of Belgian-style ales (too sweet; get me drunk too quickly) and, if I'm not in the mood for one when I'm here, I usually have a tough time picking out something to imbibe. But I had to cast my lot with the IPA I was not allowed to preview. That just added to the general blah vibe that characterized the bartender, our server and the place in general. No one seems to smile here. I do kinda get why people love Brugge, but it's starting to seem overrated to me.
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Jeremy R.
The stars are for the food. The fries, mussels, and crepes are mouth-watering! However, the service is hit or miss and more often than not, it's miss. On this particular evening, the waiter was outwardly annoyed that we came in at 10pm and disgruntledly sat us. He carried this attitude throughout the entire meal and made no attempt to even fake niceness. 1 star for service. I'd still come back for the food, though.
(4)
Rowan H.
First, they brew some of the finest beers I have ever tried. The Triple and Black are my two favorite beers from anywhere. Period. The Black is smooth and heavy and a great beer to enjoy in the Fall or Winter. It is perfect. The Triple has a great sharp flavor that goes down easy. I like it better than Chimay or Duvel or any of the other great Belgian fine ales. I will have to admit that the last couple times I have been to Brugge, the triple was served warm. Not room temperature warm, but lukewarm. It was actually undrinkable. When I asked the barkeep about it, he gave me some lame excuse and acted very inconvenienced to get me a different beer. It was strange and I won't hold it against them, too much. If you get anything but the frittes and Mussels, you will probably be disappointed. The other food isn't bad, but it is just average in my book. The Mussels are fantastic...you can't go wrong with any of the flavors. I enjoyed the Provencal and Red Curry, but I have heard that the Classic Blue is fantastic, too. The Poplar Syrup + French Dijon is easily the best dipping sauce. It is sweet yet has a nice kick with the mustard. Great place and I am never disappointed!
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Luan N.
I left dinner plans up to Paul on day 2, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Provencal moules frites in which the mussels were cooked in a broth of french butter, herbs, shallot, garlic, and chardonnay. I didn't quite taste the butter and herbs, but I nevertheless enjoyed the mussels. The best part of the frites, we got to choose 2 out of the 11 condiments. I felt like a wide-eyed kid in a candy store. There were so many enticing flavors like sweet chilli, popular syrup / french dijon, hot curry, sea salt w/ sherry vinegar; but I opted for the roasted garlic aioli and fresh herb pesto. Paul ordered the steak frites which had a nice pepper coated layer. Amish got the wit beer battered cod crepe. I think they could have seasoned the cod a little more, but the crepe and filling was amazing. What won me over the top with Brugge was the beer. I liked the microbrewed Triple de Ripple so much, I went to the liquor store next door to get me a 750ml bottle for my trip back to Chicago. Yes, that was my honky tonk version of duty free shopping at an international airport before returning home.
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Me G.
We come here at least four times a month. Sad thing is that they don't recognize you despite us ordering the same thing every time. Oh well, fries are killers. Steak and egg a great paleo option.
(5)
Deuce D.
What a waste. I used to avoid Brugge because the food was good, but the service was awful. Was finally convinced to go back and found the service improved but the food completely boring. . Yes, they do a good french fry...and that's what's supposed to excite me? Wow. You can fry a potato and make more sauces than I generally find at any one spot? None of said sauces are fantastic, but we are supposed to be impressed by the variety. Ugh. The dinner crepe I had was not good...and when I told the waiter I found it overwhelmed by the overuse of onion, he came back with "there aren't onions in it; they use leeks..." Really? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le… Here you go... Ugh. The Nuttella crepe was good. Again, I'm supposed to be impressed with the ingenuity of putting a delicious topping (out of a jar) in a glorified pancake? Nutella is good...on just about anything. Save yourself the money. Go to McDonalds and get a large fry, then to Kroger to get some Nutella and you've accomplished 90% of what these folks have.
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JJ K.
Incredible Pomme Frites cone with awesome selection of dipping sauces! Great home brew beers, a tripel will definitely knock you on your ace! I've tried several different types of the mussels and they are all excellent, but hands down the red curry thai basil ones are the best! Overall, a great place to check out if you are a beer drinker and like belgian type foods. Ambiance is pretty simple, nothing to exciting, but does the trick.
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sassy l.
The last three times I've been to Brugge, it's been lunch. So, alas, no brews. I thoroughly enjoy sharing a bucket of mussels. Outstanding! Delicious & tasty! Remove about half of the mussels to get down to the broth- that's what the bread is for - to dip into the broth. Really yummy!
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Drew D.
Brugge is the closest yer gonna get to Brussels here in landlocked Central Indiana. The beers & frites are the stars here, comparable to what you'd sup on near Grand Place, except here you're neighbored by a McDonald's and the corner liquor store instead of 17th century gilded architecture and omnipresent waffles. Alas! The tripel is their most known brew; you'll only need a couple, which is good, since you can only get a couple. Lately, their forays into sour beers (a rare breed in the States) have been hitting the spot, pungent-yet-fruity, tart-but-refreshing. Try one! There are generally a black, weizen (lighter style, boasting notes of banana & clove), and guest taps as well. The frites come with an array of dipping sauces, so you won't have to be too choosy. Crepes are served with a small salad of greens, and are often sizable enough for two. The nutella raspberry crepe is surely one of the greatest combinations around. I find the sandwiches (and service) a bit dry. A more pliable, fresh bread would do wonders, and truly evoke the street sandwiches of Belgium, where you can't go outside in the morning without witnessing a myriad of bread trucks zipping around.
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Len L.
This is where you want to eat. I've been here a couple of times and been pleased with each visit. This time I had the fish stew, a mixture of cod, mussels and potatoes in a light dairy broth. I think I would have been happy with just mopping up the broth with the bread. Yum! The fires are, well, the best ever. There is a tight selection of Belgian food on the menu that I would really love to try. Need to go back and do it! Don't forget that this is a brewpub. The Belgian-styled beers are well made and delicious. There is a good selection of guest beers too. Head upstairs in the evening for shuffleboard and darts. Be careful what you order upstairs though. I was playing shuffleboard with mu buddies upstairs and ordered the giant cone of fries. When the delicious fries arrived we became so distracted eating the fries that some women who wanted to play shuffleboard nicely and politely asked us to choose between eating the fries and playing shuffleboard. We happily handed over the pucks.
(5)
Eric J.
One of my favorite places to go when in Indianapolis on business. So far I have only tried the mussels and frites. Both are excellent. Homemade ketchup for frites was awesome. House brews were also very good. Only complaint was they didn't have wifi, but a minor complaint. Otherwise highly recommended.
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Meagan B.
Beers and frites that is what you need to know and that is what you need to go for. Don't mess around with the crepes, just go for the two items that make this place great, beer and frites oh and I would be missing a lot if I didn't remind you to indulge in the sauces and don't be shy to order more. Bottom line, get some friends together order some beers and frites! You're welcome.
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Katie B.
Good beer but now that I can buy it elsewhere, I'll never go back to the Brugge. The service is unbelievably horrible, probably the worst I've ever experienced. I don't know if they didn't consider me upscale enough to be there or what but it's just not worth being snubbed to get an above average beer.
(1)
Ruben L.
Another place in Indy that will get repeat business??? Who would've thunk it!? So for my big 300th review (THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!, sorry, war flashback), I wanted to have it be a place that I actually liked. With the luck I've been having with Indy restaurants, I thought it might take me a while to get to this, but low and behold, here it is. I went here last nite with my wife for a "meet up" (and no I don't mean anything dirty by that, it was for the "New to Indy" people). What was cool about this is that with there being 8 of us, I got to see and hear what people thought about a number of dishes. For those of you who dont' know, this is a Belgian joint that specializes in beers, crepes, and frites (french fries). AMBIENCE- this definitely seems like a pretty hip place. As with most places in Broad Ripple, you had a pretty good mix of youth and "hip" older folks. The tables were metallic (bronzish) and had holes in them, where servers would put your fries (unless you got the "L'Enorme, more on that later). There didn't seem to be tons of seating, but they were able to accomodate our party of 8 (though I was scrunched in, not cool). SERVICE- our server was your stereotypical "Alt" type. He was very chill, and was very helpful with and knowledgable about the menu. He made several suggestions to our group, most of which were well received. He was fairly attentive, and all in all, a good server. MENU- So I don't know exactly what qualifies as Belgian cuisine, but the menu had soups, salads, crepes (both entree and dessert), sandwiches, mussels (with different types of sauces), and of course french fries. The big draw with the french fries being you got a variety of dipping sauces. Their beer "menu" was more or less the server telling you what they had, and making recommendations based on what you like. It didn't seem like there were TONS of dishes, but more than enough to make you look it over at least twice. FOOD- Our group started out with the L'Enorme fries. This was a great start. They basically gave us 2lbs + of french fries to split, and they served 'em with all 12 of their dipping sauces. The fries by themselves were great- well seasoned, some crunchy, mostly soft, overall great. Unfortunately none of the sauces were labled, and none of us kept our menu, so we didn't know what was what. Most of them were pretty good though. For dinner I tried a protabello and eggplant crepe, and my wife got the pork loin with goat cheese crepe. I've had crepes before, and wasn't overly impressed, but both of ours were very tasty. By itself, it probably wouldn't have been enough to fill me up, but combined with the fries, I think I had the perfect portion. My crepe was uber tasty. The portabello was seasoned well, and not oily, and the egg plant paired very well with it. My wife's pork loin was great as well. Tender, moist pork loin paired with goat cheese. The goat cheese was ok, but the pork certainly stole the show. Other people at our table had gotten sandwiches (which come with even more fries), salads and soup. One person had a dessert crepe for her meal, and she really enjoyed it. Overall, I think the food went over well with everyone. OVERALL- I went to a place like this in San Diego before, and was unimpressed (Belgian Frie). Maybe it was the withered expectations, but I really enjoyed this place. My wife and I both excited to try other things on the menu in return trips. I would say if you're looking for something off the beaten path, check this place out. We went on a week night so it wasn't that bad, but I imagine this place gets packed pretty quick on the weekends. Chuck Norris Rating- Leonidas Kick!
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Colin G.
I've been here several times now and plan on coming back in the future when we're in the area. First off, let me say that I really like them overall. One of their major strongpoints is their house beer: fantastic. I ran across their Tripel de Ripple at Bazbeaux and was blown away. An excellent representation of that style based on what I've had from this country and from Belgium. Their other beers are pretty true to the style of the latter country, with a few twists. They even have at least one sour on tap most times, which is tough for most people to stomach but is only good news for a beer snob like myself. For those uninterested in the Belgium house beers, their guest taps are always excellent and provide a nice variety. As far as the food goes, this is one of the few Belgian restaurants in the state that I'm aware of so, although you certainly can't compare it to what you find in Belgium, I think they still do a very good job. The sandwiches run about $10 (Urban Spoon has $$$ for this place, which is another reason not to use Urban Spoon) and come covered in frites, which are pretty much fries except they're much more brown, thicker and are not crispy. You can choose two dipping sauces for your frites, many of which are good, all of which are interesting. The sandwiches are served on a nice, soft roll. The ones I've had have all been excellent. The frites are also excellent. I directly compare them with the only other Belgian place I know of in the state (New Albanian Bank Street in New Albany, which also brews its own beer), and I would choose this place for the food. Kind of a toss-up on the beer. New Albanian is damn good. The one star gone is for the service. The service is always terrible here. I feel somewhat bad when I bring people here to try the food and beer and then they get pissed off about the service. Hey, it sucks, but you deal with it. I just wish the restaurant would deal with it instead of having the customers do so. I also dislike that the patio is so smokey. If it's a nice day but you don't feel like having a side of carcinogenic ash flavor with your sandwich, then you have to stay inside. They have both an upstairs and a downstairs patio, so it would be nice if one was non-smoking. That may be wishful thinking in smoke-happy Indiana though. Parking is also an issue but, hell, it's Broad Ripple, so that's just a given and not worth bitching about. I would encourage anyone to come, particularly if you're a fan of beer or you're familiar with Belgian brasserie style food.
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Cathleen H.
I wish I could shout from the rooftops how much I love Brugge. Whether it is the mussels and frites or the hanger steak, this is definitely the meal I would want on my death bed. The garlic aioli and pesto aioli are my two choices for dipping and I can't wait to go back for more!
(5)
Mark G.
Mussells and Belgium Pale ale....so Yumm. Local goodie
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Jonathan P.
AMBIANCE: "Meh" Okay. SERVICE: NIL, slovenly, unattentive, not rude but somehow not friendly FOOD: N/A VALUE: Poor BEER: Just Gross Beyond the lovely artwork on the walls, perhaps, there is nothing positive to say about Brugge Brasserie in Broadripple. Our group came in at 5:15 without reservations. We waited at the entrance for 20 mins before being told that the next table (that had been vacant, but not cleared for at least 10 mins) was for another group that was waiting at the other entrance. One man, not sure his role, stood in the corner the entire time--waiting on what, I do not know. (Incidentally, this man ended up being our "server.") We decided we'd waited too long to go elsewhere since we had a 7:00 PM engagement; so, after 25 mins we were finally seated at the four-topper that was available the entire time... the waitress/hostess didn't have the sense to offer other seating arrangements prior to our fifth inquiry. There were 2 gentlemen about the bar (one being the aforementioned "server"), but neither seemed interested in serving or even acknowledging any of us as we approached the bar multiple times. I chose to order only a beer, which I understood to come in pint size--but so very glad it didn't. The nine ounces of "Replic Ale" I was brought was entirely too sharp for a Belgian Ale (as advertised), too bitter and shapeless--just this bubble of overly-"hoppy", brackish, raspy, almost soapy tones that sat like sick in the throat --truly vile stuff! (Skunked beer is more palatable.) Even so, approaching with an open mind, I tried to appreciate the brew and searched for any hidden flavors or subtle redeeming qualities. I found none. At best, I could manage only a few swigs of the putrid stuff--which surprisingly ended up being almost half the tiny glass. This cost me $4.36+tax ($4.75) by the way. That's almost $140 per gallon, for some perspective. I can't speak to their food, because I chose not to order anything. I left feeling empty and ignored. A very unflattering experience. The one thing this place does exceeding well is to tell would-be customers to "STAY AWAY!" The space would be better used for parking--which is preciously sparse in that area. Although this might be intentional as another way of warding off "guests."
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Nick K.
We drove through Indianapolis, and my wife found Brugge Brasserie as a nice stop for dinner. This is a Belgium brew pub, and the description did not disappoint. The house beer was amazing, but they also had a few craft brews available as well. They are known for their pomme frites- basically fancy French fries- that were amazing and crispy, and you can choose from a ton of dipping sauces (try the sesame mayonnaise). I tried the steamed mussels, which is another of their specialties, You get a 2 lb serving in a pot, and they have every combination of toppings you could imagine. I tried the bacon and blue cheese, and at first I was squeamish about what it would taste like, but once they placed that pot in front of me with fresh baked roll for dipping, I couldn't stop eating- yum! My wife had the duck sandwich, and it was also amazing. The other deliciousness they have here are their crepes. We had a dessert crepe with Nutella, and it was awesome. They had other dessert crepes, and sandwiches made with crepes, too. Honestly, I saw nothing come out of the kitchen that didn't look fantastic. And the area around it, Broad Ripple, is a great place to take a walk and do some shopping.
My current benchmark for mussels is Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, another Belgian Gastropub of sorts. While very good, I hesitate to call Brugge's much vaunted "mussels" excellent primarily because were quite small, between the size of a penny and nickel. I'm not sure if this is a seasonal thing with mussels from Prince Edward Island, but mussels of this size simply didn't taste strong enough to counterpoint the "Belgian Classic" broth. On this basis alone, I'd give the restaurant three stars. However, three things especially stood out: 1) Beer: Superb. The Belgian Dark Ale and a sour-style beer I had were spectacular. 2) Frites: Accompanying the mussels, these were excellent. Fried to crispness and rich color. 3) Cheese: I cannot remember the exact name, but it was a generous portion (almost the size of a deck of cards) of a hard, rich, buttery cheese that accompanied the sour ale perfectly. As an aside, I'd note that the service was strangely brusque, but I chalked it up to local temperament. All in all, I would not hesitate to return to try their other Belgian offerings, but would ask the server about the mussels prior to ordering them.
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Kyle B.
I never thought that service could ruin a restaurant for me.......congratulations Brugge! I have eaten at this restaurant many times and the service is always terrible (one server in particular). Two nights ago we had dinner at the Brugge and had the pleasure of being served by the same miserable guy that serves us almost every time. He was rude and pushy through the whole meal and as he was cleaning the table he spilled sweet chili sauce all over me and my girlfriend's shoes and legs, which is even more concerning now that I have read through the reviews and seen that this has happened to another. The server did not apologize and did not offer a towel, he simply said, "I hate when that happens." The next day I tried to contact a manager and both times I called I was told that I couldn't talk to a manager, and that I would have to email her. I would NOT recommend this restaurant and I will NEVER be returning!
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Kjirsten K.
Brugge is a unique Belgium style brew pub located in Broad Ripple. The beers are delicious and the selection varies from visit to visit, there's always something fun to try. My favorites are the black, tripel de ripple, and the pale ale with a touch of chamomile. The food is delicious; the mussels are a favorite for those who enjoy mussels. They have several different flavor options from curry to blue cheese and bacon. My favorites on the menu are the chicken pesto and meatball sandwiches as well as the steak frites. All the sandwiches as well as the steaks are served with more frites than you know what to do with. Portions are huge and I always have leftovers. The frites are well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and come with a choice of dipping sauces. My favorite dipping sauce is the pesto. My only complaint is the ketchup, it's a homemade ketchup and has a weird cinnamon flavor. I like ketchup with my fries and it's disappointing that they don't have a ketchup I enjoy. I'm not saying they need to get the stuff in the red squeeze bottle, but maybe a tweak to the recipe could help.
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Dave L.
Well this place is amazing. I was in Indianapolis visiting friends and they took me here. I was skeptical, as being from Chicago, I automatically assume all restaurants in all other cities are inferior. Yes, that makes me a snob but whatever. This place completely blew me away. The micro-brew beers here are all incredible, and they are a must. The cheese board had a very nice selection, and was very good. For mains, I tried my girlfriend's Provencal mussels which was great (who doesn't love garlic). I had the Duck confit with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek - sandwich and it was simply amazing. The fries with dipping sauces that come with each sandwich were also outstanding. I can't get over how good this place was. Next time I'm in the area I am DEFINITELY coming back. If you live in the area and you haven't been, I just have to ask, why do you hate yourself?
(5)
Willie S.
How have I not reviewed this before! As a late comer to the Brugge I was stumped by the awesome quirkiness of the place. I had been told it was unique - at least for Hoosierland - and it was. Our first waiter - wow - Crusty the Clown as a humanoid - and he got a deserved big tip. He was a character and a bit crusty but I love characters. The frites and the sauces are good to great. The beer - especially the one that you can only buy two servings was great - and I understand the restriction. The crepes were appreciated by the group - and the mussels were a solid effort and appreciated by the consumer. A strong 4 stars here. Enjoy its uniqueness - if you are crusty - go somewhere less unusual.
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Heather B.
If you're looking for a place that offers heavy meals this is the one. Not being much of a meat and potatoes person I don't plan on revisiting. However, their fries are excellent and you're able to select from an array of dipping sauces. The place is pretty small.
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Hannekin B.
This is really a tragedy. I'll start with problems. First, the place is badly laid out, with cramped seating and weird dividers leading you to believe the designer was being purposefully obtuse. It's two levels, but you have to go outside to get to the second level. They don't have enough tables or bar space; good luck fighting your way through to get a beer. Second, they were utterly slammed when I went, and that's apparently not unusual. This would be merely an inconvenience, except that it's amplified by the cramped conditions and the ridiculous layout. It's made worse when their hostess can't seem to figure out who's on the list and seats a party of two at a four top when a two top is open and six or seven parties of four are waiting. She sent us upstairs on our own to sit at the worst table in the house. ("It's the one next to the shuffleboard," she said). Third, it's unbelievably loud. Concert front row loud. Raucous shuffleboarder loud. Meal-ruining loud. Unless you're deaf, the upstairs will be seriously unpleasant. Fourth, and perhaps unpardonably, the beer is just bizarre. I've sampled lots of beer brewed by brewers big, small and backyard, and this stuff is weird. I understand Belgian brewers do odd things, it's why I love Belgian beers. But these brewers are doing something truly strange, producing bodiless, watery beers completely dominated by sour flavors. The black was sort of like a bitter lemonade, the white a sea of strange esters, and the triple mixing the two. Fifth, the staff cannot, really cannot, cope. Some are trying, some are wandering in a shell-shocked daze. There is no one in overall command and no sign of a motivating intelligence or overarching goal. I suspect the management escaped from some kind of group home for felonious MBA types, and has decided to use their brilliance to pilot a restaurant straight into the ground. These would just be the typical problems for a hot restaurant in fashionable neighborhood, things to cluck about before it goes the way of tapas joints to make room for the next trend. But the food is really good. It's tasty and well-conceived. The fries are terrific. The sandwiches are large and filling, their meats savory and delicious. The sausage board does not impress. The herring salad, while delicious, is bizarrely presented unmixed and unmixable within the confines of its bowl, and surrounded by ice-bound olives (pits intact) and chunks of gherkin. The crepes are competent. It's good food. Without the unweatherable storm of noise, crowding, short service and weird beer, this would be a really great place. But I doubt that whoever is in charge has the will, or the self-critical capacity, to make that happen.
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Eva L.
The family and I head to Brugge occasionally for mussels and fries and beer, and generally have a great time. After having been away for a while, we headed back last Wednesday night and were completely disappointed. Most of the issues were minor, but when my chicken sandwich was delivered it has a shaft of metal in it. It looked like something that might have broken off of a kitchen utensil or part of a fryer. I let the server know, and told her that I wasn't looking for a free meal and had checked mine and the kids food already and there was no more metal. But I wanted them to know in case something was wrong with the kitchen equipment. The server took the metal shard away from the table. We never heard from a manager about the issue, or any apology from the server or anyone. Yikes. I felt lucky this didn't show up in the kids' food. I don't plan to go back unless I start hearing some raves.
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Elaine C.
Who woulda thunk that Broad Ripple, Indianapolis would provide me with one of the finer meals I've had in a while? It's a totally college bar scene until you get to this place and wonder how the hell it came to be there. We came here because it was a brewery, but they only had one of their beers on tap at the moment. The Brugge Rouge was pretty good but they also had a good wine selection. I had three glasses of Cotes de Rhone--Louis Bernard and its been since my last trip to Paris that I've had a wine that.... French. It was so delicious. I would have had a 4th glass but they kicked me out. On the chalkboard they had a "Hoosier Salad" with locally grown greens, corn, green beans, tomatoes in a house vinaigrette. It was spectacular. If people ate most locally-grown vegetables, they would like veggies a lot more and we wouldn't have such a huge health problem. Speaking of health problems, we then had some Duck pate on crostini with grapes, apples, walnuts and pine nuts. Those two things with all the wine I was drinking was enough to put me in gastronomic heaven. Then came the mussels. We opted for the classic Belgian stock, 2 lbs of mussels and pomme frites with roasted garlic aioli & sherry vinegar with sea salt. They were delightful. We definitely got extra bread for the buttery stock. Why stop there? Crepe for desert. They have three options: Butter & Sugar, Nutella, or Marscapone cheese with oranges in Grand Marnier on top. Our server kindly obliged to put some Nutella IN the third option for us and call it a day. Yes, we are fatties. And it was delicious. Drunk. Fat. Happy. God Bless this place. [I do want to add, I really think this place should have real cloth napkins. First, cause mussels are messy and also because the quality of the food and drink here deserves it. And although our very sweet lip-ringed server Adam was really trying, I wish we were being served by someone that knew what was going on a little more.]
(5)
Catherine F.
Walked down after a reunion with HG's friends from grade school, high school and college... Couldn't resist the "Bad Kitty" leipziger gose (my first sour beer). Tart and refreshing! Nice laid-back digs on a summer Sunday, with eclectic artwork and friendly service. Great people-watching on the deck adjacent to the old railroad greenway trail.
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Brendan S.
Take a break from the row of frat bars and pop in here for a real meal with a delicious beverage. Not only does this place make their own beer, they have delicious french inspired foods. I tried the Rouge Brugge beer which is a Belgium style that's a little more red. It was very yeasty/bready but filled with a delightful crisp Belgium flavor. I was also fortunate enough to sample a Rhone Valley red called Louis Bernard which was smooth as can be due to its extremely soft tannins. I would suggest that wine for sure! The good was great. Started out with an all locally grown veggie salad and a duck pate. Things always taste better fresh. For the main course some frites with mussels. Both of these had a number of sauces to pair with. And what better way to top it off that with a crepe that was loaded with nutella, cheese and some peaches soaked in grand marnier. Although the peaches were soaked a bit much. Parking was available for $5 next door. If you're looking to keep the night going there were TONS of bars and club-like places all along College Ave a block over. I only wish they had more of their house beers in stock when I was there.
(5)
T. M. G.
I hate this fucking place, so why do I keep giving it chance after chance?- Oh, right: The food is good, and the beer is great. Too bad the service is completely abominable. No establishment that I have ever been to has had such consistently bad service. Brugge- Where do you find these people? What is your hiring process? Does one have to do a certain amount of cocaine each week to be considered Brugge material? Every host, every server, every cook, and almost every tender seems to be high on something or hungover. The hosts: No one ever seems even remotely happy when a customer walks in the door. They seem preoccupied and more often than not annoyed that they have to do anything at all. It actually seems as though they are in pain all the time. When they disappear behind those shiny metal doors to the kitchen are they being beaten by the cooks? Berated by the managers? Or are they reliving how humiliating it was to be fired from them promising career as a sandwich artist at Subway? The Servers: Even the servers at Brugge that are good are so damned weird that there is no way that they could get a job at any other restaurant- the way they saunter about like 90-year-old men regardless of their age (yes, all of them), their consistent distractedness, their complete ignorance of common server courtesies.- When I am done eating and I stop ordering beer there is a distinct possibility that I want my check. Oh, you need to go to the bathroom to do another line? I guess it can wait. But perhaps I'm being too harsh. Maybe these awkward folk are simply the victims of a hostile work environment. I have hated jobs before, but I have never looked as miserable as these people (at least I hope not). Maybe the owner is beating them with whips? Maybe he is doping them with horse tranquilizers? I don't know. If you have to go to Brugge, go upstairs. There, the service is typically rude but prompt. If at all possible sit outside. The fresh air must do something to these people.- My single pleasant experience at Brugge was outside. If you order food the mussels and the stews are phenomenal, but don't ask for more bread.- You might make your server cry.- Seriously, it almost happened to me. I don't know why. It's not like I was asking for free bread. Extra bread is on the menu. It costs $0.75. The beer is truly something you won't find anywhere else in Indy. Too bad they have had so many bottling issues. I would much rather just buy the beer somewhere else. Harvey, Very Bad Kitty, the Tripel de Ripple are hard to beat and almost always on tap. If you get there at the right time of year you might be able to find something extra special as well. Brugge also has a handful of guest taps that won't disappoint. I've found Upland, Founders, Bells, Dark Horse... just name a few. Unfortunately, until the owners of Brugge start hiring competent servers and hosts (or start providing them with affordable mental health care) I will not return. I am tired of spending $20/person for such pathetic "service."
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Libbie V.
Really now. This place has 93 reviews. Is anyone actually going to read this? Anyway, I love this place and have been coming here since they opened. I have never been disappointed with the Brugge. Things that keep me coming back: their own Belgian style beers, buckets of mussels served in a large variety of different flavorful broths, crisp frites served in cones with a multitude of housemade dipping sauces, the restaurant location and outdoor seating, the cool tables with the cone holes in them, and their beef Carbonnade stew and their Waterzooi fish stew on a cold Indiana winter day. Thanks Brugge for always being there for me.
(5)
J H.
I'm a huge fan of the scrambled egg crepe (with roasted tomatoes, dubbel glazed onions and a little swiss cheese) and the spinach salad with the mustard creme fraiche dressing is to die for! That's only part of their menu as they also offer amazing mussels or "Moules Frites" (try the citron version) and mitrailettes (belgian sandwiches piled high with frites). If you order the mussels be sure to get an extra serving of bread to soak up all the yummy juices! I also highly recommend their beers if you're looking for something off the beaten path. If you want a nice, refreshing sour beer reminiscent of overly tart lemonade try the Bad Kitty. If you're looking for something a little more fruity try the Pooka (also sour). Beware though, they are high alcohol brews and just a few can make it a rough night!
(5)
Kristi M.
Found this place because we had dinner and chatted with some locals about local breweries....off the beaten path down a cute walking path. Best sour I have ever had!!! Great bartender and wonderfully helpful staff! We did not eat here so i cannot comment on food but the beers were AWESOME and we took this trip to try all the craft brews in the area so for us, it was the best find of our Indiana trip!
(5)
Marc N.
Great atmosphere... great place for mussels... great crepes... great beer... great service. If you are from out of town this is a go to restaurant. Wating for a table for dinner on weekends can be a little long, (up to an hour or longer) but well worth it in my opinion.
(5)
Nichole H.
I really really really wanted to love this place. Fries with 10 different dipping sauces? Sounded like my idea of heaven. I'm going with 3 stars for now, but my husband's less-than-steller opinion may have been tainted by the fact that he was sick last week. I'm sure we'll be back (if only due to our friends who love the beer), and I'll update accordingly. I had a Triple de Ripple (spelling?) which was decent. Not much of a beer drinker, but it didn't appear that they had much else to offer. I wasn't blown away though. The fries were REALLY salty, which almost necessitated the use of those dipping sauces. We also ordered the sausage appetizer, and while the mustards were fantastic, the sausages were not. They were boring. I had the duck sandwich, which I thought was delicious, but it came with MOAR fries. Oy. I was already burnt out. Next time I'll remember. Hubby had the mussels which he found boring and bland. The service was not great. My friend had to ask for a water twice, and Aaron had to ask twice for sweetner for his Iced Tea more than once as well. Once the waiter brought the check, he disappeared. I asked another server to cash us out. They were fantastically busy though, so maybe that was a factor? Still not really acceptable, but it happens.
(3)
Jennifer L.
Not nominally a gastropub, they're as renowned for their Belgian beer as they are their food, and vice-versa. Brewing is generally not done on-site, but out in Terre Haute. Still, its beloved black, white and sweet Belgian Tripel de Ripple beers are special to Brugge and Brugge alone. Customers are limited to three Tripels: Like some potent margarita recipes or a mean pina colada, this beer is so smooth, you can't even tell how strong it's coming on. But enough about the Tripel. The crepes, mussels and pomme frites are the terrific triad here. Sauces are key, from the homemade dips for the fries (my favorites are the aioli and pesto) to the broth their Prince Edward Island mussels are steeped in. Saffron and buttery Provencal sauces are two of my favorites; red curry infuses the mussels with a musky, heady quality, and it's sooo good to sop up with bread at the end. But I've no deliberation about the best deal in this restaurant: the moules frites, two pounds of mussels and a cone of pomme frites with French bread for $16.95. That and a couple of Tripels (okay, I'm obsessed) should feed two.
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Bodie S.
I thought that this brewery/restaurant was fantastic. It was my first time eating here and I was impressed overall with the quality of the food and beer. We waited for about 10 minutes before we were finally seated, which might be the only negative thing to say about the restaurant. I ordered the duck sandwich and a Triple de Ripple beer. The duck sandwich was fantastic and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying something slightly out of the ordinary. This was my first time eating duck that wasn't from a fast food Chinese restaurant and I was very impressed. The Triple de Ripple was strong and delicious. I was very pleased. The duck sandwich comes with what seems like an endless mountain of frites. The sandwich is buried underneath the frites, so you must eat your way to the sandwich--a small, scrumptious price to pay. My sandwich meal came with an order of two dipping sauces, and collectively with my other two companions, we had a total of six sauces. Everything from pesto to spicy mustard to aioli to garlic aioli and everything in between. It was a reasonable price for what I ordered; under $20 for the entire experience. The atmosphere is wonderful and I can imagine it is even better in the warmer months. The next time I visit Brugge, I would love to try the rest of their beer selection.
(4)
Paul H.
Our favorite place to eat in Broadripple. Stellar Fries, Great creaps and sandwiches, and, oh my god, the BEER, oh my god. Seriously, we have eaten there so much we have to take a break. Bring a sweater in winter cuz it can be a little drafty inside, but still, A great place. I recommend the Duck Confit sandwich which comes with a big pile of fries (with awesome sauces, the poplar syrup and the garlic aioli are my favorite). Also the meat board and the Pate appetizers with crispy fried leeks are divine (PLEASE, MORE FRIED LEEKS ON THE PLATE). They do take out only when they are not really busy, so don't expect it. And oh my god, the BEER, Oh my god!
(5)
Liz S.
the frites are tasty! the crepes are a tad dressed weird. and when i say dressed, it always comes with some unnecessary sauce on it. my favorite crepe is nutella & banana (YUM) but they drench it in this awkward raspberry sauce that almost made me feel kinda sick. on the bright side, their plethora of difference types of mussels, i had one type (thai curry?) and they were tasty, but i'm not that huge of a fan of mussels. service & atmosphere are pretty nice, although such a small place for a big crowd! but i love love love the upstairs atmosphere. great bar, shuffleboarding, and TVs galore for the sportsfans!
(3)
Jonathan K.
This is a favorite spot for the family; we eat here at least once per month. Good frites, amazing sauces, fantastic beer. I haven't said anything else that most other rabid fans haven't. I don't know what I waited so long to try the stew. Fantastic stuff. Just about everything I've had here has been good. The only item I didn't like was the crepe with ham and goat cheese. The mustard was a little too strong for it.
(5)
Rene L.
What a great brew pub and eclectic food find! Brews of great quality Belgium style. Food is excellent....variety of muscles, crepes (not breakfast), stews, soups and other. Knowledgeable staff and great service. A must if in Indianapolis.
(5)
Paula K.
I indulged in the largest cone of fries I have ever seen, I think they came with 10 types of dipping sauce, the garlic was my favorite! I had one of the fruity beers, it was pink and it was very tasty. We ordered several pots of mussels, the portions were large and the broth selection was fantastic. Service was very good, like the casual outdoor seating. I don't live in Indy so as a visitor, I thought Brugge was A-OK!
(3)
Modibo S.
Beer and food were great, atmosphere and service underwhelming. First of all, there are very, very few places in the US where you can ever get a Berliner weisse style beer (Bad Kitty) on draft. This one was fantastic, and a totally different experience than a bottled beer. Spritzy, tangy, alive, and incredibly refreshing. I'd go back for that alone. The Black was an unusual beer - inky but not at all malty like most other black beers (eg porters, bocks, dunkels), it was more like a black saison with the fruity tang that you'd expect from a pale version. Interesting, and somewhat perplexing. The Tripel de Ripple was a good, somewhat fruity tripel, which didn't taste overly strong, and had a slightly sweet body that made it more substantial than either of the other two. I'm glad I tried all of them. But... mussels and fries? Fantastic. Especially the mussels. I favor mussels with lots of crusty bread, but I was too cheap to fork over more dough for more bread. The fries were tasty, and I had a nice roast garlic aioli sauce and pesto to go with them. The mussels, though, were perfectly done, and there were lots of them. The only thing missing was a good conversation to go with the great beer as I worked my way through all those shellfish. Also, the bartenders seemed somewhat apathetic... it took them half an hour to clean up all the dirty dishes on the bar in front of me. And the place was loud and echoey (I was upstairs), which isn't particularly to my liking.
(4)
Christie M.
after reading several reviews to find a new place for our reunion, we ended up here. sadly, all the hype was disappointing. The beers were ok...I'm not a beer drinker. We ordered the l'enorme pomme frites with 10 dips, was good but even with the four of us we couldn't finish half of it. Also ordered the pate and mussels along with the crabcakes. I wanted to order the homemade soda but they were out. Along with the safforn mussels. over all, the food was just ok for the price. I think next time we'd rather go to the claddaugh. oh, the service was also lacking. the sign said open to 1am but they close kitchen by 10pm...boot us out by 11:30pm.
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Mary L.
I love the pommes frites, the beer is good, but the atmosphere is just OK. Downstairs it's loud, cramped and impossible to get a table without a wait. Upstairs is more bar-like with a younger crowd, more room, but it is still hard to get a table without waiting. Once the weather gets nicer the outdoor patio will be open. I'm hoping this will spread out the Brugge crowds, but I'm afraid it will just cause the place to become even more crowded.
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Dina K.
The mussels are good but I'll pass on the cold fries that weren't crispy.
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Eileen F.
Great fries! The mussels in white wine and herbs fantastic. Really love this place. Just wish the service was faster.
(5)
Matt G.
I really like this place, but there are a few things that bug me. I come here a lot though so I figured I should review it. The excellent: The frites + dipping sauces are incredible. They've pretty much ruined "steak frites" for me at any other restaurant. The beer here is great too, with some things you won't typically see elsewhere (e.g. some great sours). On a nice day, it's hard to beat sitting outside on the patio with a beer and a cone of frites. The good: Aside from the frites, nothing else from the menu jumps out to me as incredible. The mussels are my favorite thing to order, especially in the Provencal sauce. The steak frites are solid (more for the frites than the steak). But I'm not in love with any of the sandwiches or crepes. The so-so: The service is highly variable - just depends on who you get. It can get fairly expensive. And I've had a few things happen that rubbed me the wrong way (like the time I got only a half-portion of steak, or the time our "frites" were just a cone full of burnt tips). If I was there for the first time I probably wouldn't have known the difference, which is probably what they were counting on. Not cool. Overall this place is definitely worth checking out, but after lots of visits I think I like it better as a "grab a beer and snack on some frites" place instead of sitting down for a full meal. If you are going to eat I'd recommend the mussels (two pots per three people is the ideal ratio - you don't need a full pot for yourself).
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Jenny S.
Brugge is a gastropub. I don't really know what a gastropub is, but I love Brugge. They have the most delicious fries with an array of immensely tasty dipping sauces. The rest of the food is good too. But what really goes well with the fries is their beer. A few of their regulars - the Triple de Ripple, the White - are refreshingly delicious. Their seasonals are taste sensations, flavored with citrus or blackberry. Beware of the high alcohol content though!
(5)
Lothar M.
Having lived in Belgium for years, though not in Brugge, I was very curious into the Brugge Brasserie, which claims to have authentic Belgian dishes, including fries and mitrailettes (in France they call them Americain), French bread with some sort of meat and fries. As we were not too hungry, we went for a large fries, which allows you three sauces (we chose fresh mayo, homemade ketchup, and spicy chili). The fries were near-authentic: crispy and dark fried, although I wasn't too impressed by the taste of the potato. The sauces were disappointing: the mayo was tasteless, the ketchup tasted like marinara, and the spicy chili was not mayo-ish (as told), but very Indian curry-ish. Although not a big success, I'll definitely go back for either l'Enorme, a HUGE bag of fries with all the sauces, or a mitraillette. I'll adjust my review afterward.
(3)
Shelly F.
I am a fan for Brugge when it comes to the bier, the mussels and the frites. I am not a fan of the crepe's and here is the low down on why. Bier is strong and good, the white has a hint of banana in it, and I have to be in the mood for that, the triple is great but you are only allowed to order 2, which is probably a good thing because more then that and most people would face plant when attempting to leave. The black is really smooth and goes down easy. The mussels have always been fresh and full of flavor, my favorite is the Thai coconut curry... the menu says they are spicy, I don't agree, I think they are just very flavorful. The frites are very good and "meaty" I like all the assortments of dips you can select, anything with garlic is a winner in my book and the garlic mayo here is a 2 thumbs up! Crepes are another story... I am not a huge fan to begin with when it comes to crepes, and BB has not been able to flip me yet. I will try again when the mood hits me. The atmosphere is good, I like all the wood tables and the laid back attitude the place exerts. It does feels very rustic. Service can be spotty especially on a busy weekend.
(4)
Robert B.
This is one of our favorite lunch places. The crepes and sandwiches are good but we really have trouble getting past the mussels and frites (served Belgian brasserie style) which are amazing. Love the variety of dipping sauces for the frite. Pair these with one of their home brewed belgian style brews and we are content. I love the Trippel! In the summer a cheese and meat tray on the patio is great. Worth the trip.
(4)
Mark W.
Took the folks from the museum for a holiday outting. The eight of us started with mussels and promme frites, great way to start off. Came with two dipping sauces, we started with home made ketchup and horse raddish. I had a duck crepe, several people had the tenderlion. We finished off the meal with two sweet crepes to share, both with nuttella one also had home made marshmallow. It was a perfect place for a holiday get together and the bill for 8 with tip was $150! Great experience and the waiter was pleasant, made reccomendations and was very helpful.
(4)
joey d.
You know when you forget about one of your favorite bands...and then you are reminded by something..you say to yourself...I forgot about them!!!..how could I do that!!.. It's the same with Brugge..I sometimes forget how much I love them..then I go there and say..I will not forget anymore! I think I should come here once a week! Then I forget again..I love beer..I love pomme frites..I will put a post it on my bathroom mirror to remind myself
(5)
Mike L.
Review is based strictly on a late night stop and no food was ordered. I get it is a brewpub, I have been to many, but to only have 4 taps and at the time I stopped by only 2 were available, well the beer better knock me off my feet. Unfortunately it did not. I really liked the large round copper topped tables in the bar area, very cool. But the bar itself was very small and had that look and feel like it was in someone's basement. Good if you are a local but not so much for someone traveling through. I get the whole concept and I really appreciate it but my short stop did not work for me. I really need to stop in for a longer stay and try the food to make this a more comprehensive review.
(3)
Dean F.
Saturday night - A bucket of steamed mussels, frites, and a glass of Tripel de Ripple with a Brugge Black for dessert: all A+. The bread side is slightly sub par. I think that the side bread doubles as their sandwich bun. But gosh, the beer is good. The decor and feel is almost rustic or maybe it's just, um, frugal? Anyway, the beer is good. Go when it's busy. If you get a sandwich, ask for the bun to be grilled with butter. They ought to just do it that way as the bread bun is not so great on its own merits. The sausage sandwich with grilled onion and peppers is a good one if care for that sort of thing. Did I mention that beer is very good? If there was any background music, I could not hear it. Some easy going continental music would fit nicely. I would give 3 1/2 stars if I could, 7 out of 10. Better than just a 3. The beer is 9/10.
(3)
Tiffany G.
Amazing. One of my most favorite restaurants in Indianapolis. The frites are amazing, especially with the pesto and garlic dips. I love the crepes, they are delicious and the perfect size. My favorite is the artichoke crepe, delicious. Their beers are unique and tasty, and there's a very good selection. Must go!
(5)
Swt P.
I don't understand why everyone is so crazy about this place. Well, maybe because I do not care so much about drinking beer. I think this place is overpriced and overrated. They offer the same menu for lunch and dinner. It is hard to choose the meal if you are on the budget. I asked our server what would be good to eat for lunch. She recommended mussels. But, who wants to order $20+ mussels for lunch? I ended up ordering the duck sandwich (not sure what the name of my meal was). I liked the way they cooked the duck, but I didn't care so much eating the duck meat with bread. Too much carbs- High calories. I also tried "the frites" - what everyone talks about. This is just a fancy name for french fries here. I am not too crazy about it... I am glad I tried, but I do not plan to return anytime soon.
(3)
Sam W.
This place was great! I'm only giving it 4 stars, though, b/c it is too popular and overcrowded. The beers are excellent. Definitely try the trippel and the white! The food was good. My friends were all about the frites and the various sauces (11 in all, I think). Personally, I think the beef soup (sorry I don't remember its name) was tops! I think I could probably eat that soup a few times a week. But the beer! I love belgian style ales, and that trippel could be close to my favorite beer of all time. I wish they had a tap out here in Oregon. It's probably the first time I'll miss a beer from Indiana.
(4)
Craig E.
Steak and eggs - DELISH! Fries / dipping sauces were amazing. Small dining area that could get very noisy (especially w/ small children). Buuut, was too busy chowing down on the nutella crepe to mind much.
(4)
Sarah S.
Love Brugges. Like my fellow reviewers before me, I would give it five stars except that the service has sometimes been a bit neglectful. But the food is delicious. Lovely crepes, salads, and sandwiches, and the pomme frites are not to be missed. If you have a more adventurous palate, you can scarf down a big bucket full of mussels or sample the hanger steak. And the tasty Triple de Ripple will give you plenty of bang for your buck, if you catch my drift. I love the decor in here, too--the wall sconces are really cool, and there's a big, copper-looking round table in the back that I'd love to sit at someday. Just need to find a group large enough for it! Oh, and don't skip dessert--the crepes Suzette are spectacular!
(4)
Wade W.
Worst lunch experience in recent memory. Food was average. Service was less-so. Prices too high for the offering. Was charged for food not eaten and sent back. Rude waitress. Won't return.
(1)
Sarah K.
Amazing food. That would be my review in a nutshell, however, Brugge is one of the best places in Indy to grab a beer and just hangout with friends.. preferably over their amazingly awesome frites. Or a crepe. This place is on my list of places to take out-of-towners.. we always go here. It's too good not to!
(5)
Chris F.
Love the frites and dipping options (my favorite is blue cheese dressing) and of course the beers. Underrated in my opinion is the beef stew; it's a must try in the winter.
(5)
Kara K.
I went to Brugge for the first time on a Wednesday night around 9:00 pm. Not packed, but fairly busy. I was impressed upon walking in to Brugge (smelled great!!), but was quickly let down. My friend and I stood awkwardly at the hostess stand for over 10 minutes before we were even noticed (granted, this is not a big place, so we were in the way of everyone). We were finally acknowledged by a rude hostess and finally acknowledged by a server (another 10 minutes later). Food was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. Had the grilled chicken crepe and a small order of frites. You get two dipping sauces with the s/frites and I ordered roasted garlic aioli and horseradish. Sadly there was not much flavor in either of the dips :( I think they make their own in house fruit iced tea, and that was pretty good! Will give Brugge another try, perhaps to try a different crepe or one of their on tap beers.
(3)
Claudine D.
My first visit to Indy so happened to be a business trip with colleagues. We had dinner at Brugge on a Thursday night around 7:30 pm. We were seated right away at one of two tables left on the second level. The moules frites provencal, pomme frites and duck confit sandwich were excellent. Come with a big appetite as portions are large. As much as I ate of my duck confit sandwich, I don't think I made a dent. I think I would have preferred it as a crepe instead of a sandwich -- too much bread for something as savory as duck confit with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek. I typically don't like cooked fruit, but the tart and sweetness of the cherries were a perfect compliment to the salty goodness of the duck confit. I also enjoyed the roasted garlic aioli, poplar syrup/French dijon, and fresh herb pesto dipping sauces for the pommes frites. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but there are a few $5 parking lots if you don't want to circle around waiting for a spot to open on the street. All in all, I left full and happy.
(4)
Jason H.
A bunch of rude servers acting like wankers .... yeah please let me eat and drink here. No Thanks! This place sucks!
(1)
Wanda F.
Dependable taste. I love that I always know what I'm getting here. One of Indy's best!! We love to go back here again and again!!
(4)
Kemi A.
For me, eating mussels can be a scary event. I am always scared I will bite down on a stone. My sister recommended the meal here so I got the provencal (also got the duck sandwich to go). The frites were very tasty. I was eating for one so the meal was a bit too much for me. I ended up taking half the mussels home with me. Very yummy. Would def come back. Decor is very bar like in view. I came in the afternoon so it was practically empty. I have read it can appear worse when restuarant is crowded.
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Paige C.
Always a fan of going to Brugge! Their Pooka beer is so good and isn't something that is easily replicated anywhere but here. Their pomme frites come with some great sauces and I love that the tables have little holes built in just for your frites! They also have a great cheese plate and I find that the cheese plate and small frites are more than enough to fill me up. I can also highly recommend their Nutella crepe - yum!!
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Tristan S.
I've been to Brugge at least a dozen times, both for dining/drinking and just drinking. It's a solidly reliable place and one of our favorite hangouts. The menu is interesting: lots of oysters, fries and crepes. However, if you're vegetarian, the menu gets old quite quickly, and you'll have to resort to trying meat dishes minus the meat upon repeat visits. I seldom eat meat, and have yet to find a favorite dish here. The fried-cod crepe and egg/swiss crepe are both good, but heavy and extremely flavorful - almost too much to have often. The fries are good, but like some other reviewers, I agree they have too much salt, which detracts from the delicious dipping sauces (the fresh ketchup is outstanding!) The beer is the main reason to visit. Though they have a minimal selection, their house-brewed beverages are quite good, though with intense flavors and higher-than-average alcohol content, be careful about having one too many! The downstairs level is very cramped and has been busy nearly every time we've visited, and it can get noisy quickly. The fairly new upstairs level is more spacious, and it has some nice games, though I wish it had more. Outdoor dining is a plus here: it's on a relatively quiet corner in Broad Ripple next to the Monon, great for summer sunsets & people-watching. If only Brugge would expand - their beer selection, space, and menu!
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Anny W.
The waterzooi (fish and veggie soup/stew) was fantastic. So was the mussel. The chocolate beer definitely added to the experience. Fries were good but I've had better. Adding this place to my list for Indianapolis if I ever return to this city. If you have just one night/one meal in this town, don't bother with other places, head to Brugge.
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Phil Y.
The Brugge's mussels and frites are awesome, top their great food and laid back atmosphere with great beer and it's a must for anyone looking for lunch or dinner while in indianapolis, even if you are staying downtown make the trip north to Broad Ripple for the Brugge! I have also had their duck confit which is also a great meal.
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Mike E.
Went on a Saturday night at dinner time and were able to get a table immediately upstairs. The waiter we had was very friendly and patient and despite having to wait a while to order, the service was above average. I had the pomme fritz with 3 different types of dipping sauces. The blue cheese dip was amazing, as well as the honey Dijon dip. My date and I split a butter and sugar crepe for dessert. It was amazing. Perfectly cooked and practically melted in our mouth's. The decor of the place left alot to be desired, but we will definitley be coming back for the beer and the food.
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Michael K.
Having married a wonderful Belgian American and traveling in and out of Belgium many times. This is the most authentic Belgian fair outside of Flanders. The stew and mussels are to die for. The beers are very much in the Brugges styles that are so prevalent in that region. Take a break in Indianapolis and have a taste of the old world at the Brugges Brasserie.
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Jimmy W.
I have been to Brugge twice recently, and LOVED it both times! The house beers are delicious (especially the Trippel and their own raspberry "Pooka"!) I frequently find myself sitting at work wishing I was sitting in Brugge enjoying a cold beer and a glass of frites. The frites are really, absolutely worth making the trip for. I live on the northwest side, and a trip to Brugge is a bit of a drive, but to be able to have some of the best frites I've ever tried along with some delicious sauces paired up with a tasty beer... you just can't beat that. Add to the good food and great beer, the upstairs bar has darts and a really cool shuffleboard type game that are a great way to meet some new people and just have a blast.
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Michael Z.
Pretty simple. A lot of people have really talked this place up, and I wasn't all that impressed. The space was nice. But the food has to live up to the atmosphere. They've got a great area for lounging upstairs, playing darts and having a beer. The menu is over-priced and presented nicely. I think what bothered me dearly is the touting of their fries when I would rather have had them next door at Mickey D's. If you're just wanting to get your drink on though, you'll be in good hands. You may not want to check your bank account in the morning, though.
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Thu N.
Hands down best place for mussels and/or french fries in the city! I had to update this and make sure everyone knew. Service was only okay when we went this time as it was slow. But it WAS NYE. Somehow this is the second year in a row we have found ourselves here for New Years Eve. Food is great. And there was hardly a wait for Friday night, big holiday, etc... My favorite sauces are the Provencal, Classic, Beurre Blanc, and Citron The reason it didn't get 5 stars this time is because this is the 3rd time we've been here and they have been out of Tripel
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MJ W.
Belgium beer just happens to be one of my favorites. I have to say Brugge does it very well. I was really looking forward to their sour ale, but they were dry. :( I gave up fries and chips for lent. I heard that the fries here were the best. I think they were good, but not the best. I think we just got a bad batch. Many of the fries were small and skimpy. Now looked at the other tables with fries, they have much better fries by appearance. I'll have to come back when they have the sour ale back on tap.
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Steven V.
Spectacular food. Order everything! Every damn thing! It's all so good!
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DeAnna P.
The wait is horrible, but if you are lucky enough to snag a seat, the food is really great. Try the White Ale. Yum!!! The pommes frites are definitely worth the wait.
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Theresa K.
I tried Brugge last night for the first time ever. It was alright. I'm not sure what I was expecting. Maybe I wasn't really expecting anything... Or maybe I was expecting more without really expecting anything in particular? I had heard that the mussels were delicious. I LOVE mussels, but I was alone in that boat, and the 2 pounds of muscle portion seemed like a bit much for me at the time, so I figured I would come back another time. I ended up ordering some sort of fruity beer. It was pretty good. VERY sweet and bitter. Almost wine-like, but good. After I had gorged myself on my dinner, I was glad that I had gotten the fruity beer because I don't think I would have been able to continue drinking any other type of beer with my stuffed belly. For dinner, well, the menu didn't leave much for me to actually give you a name of what I had. So. For dinner, I had some sort of meatball, and something (beer?) swiss cheese blah dee blah. Yeah. That was the name of it, or soemthing like that. Thank you for giving me a name to call in for short. And ordering it? Do I call it meatball and you just know before I finish? Or do I finish the whole name (or rather, construction of the meal) of it? All it all, it was okay. The bread was a bit stiff, as it was toasted, and swallowed the meatballs, cheese and sauce. The fries (OH, SORRY! Frites!- They were fries, really) were not special. The sauces were special, though. I ordered horseradish and sesame mayo. I usually feel kinda bad getting mayo- like I should be making a more healthy choice for myself, but I LOVE sesame. The horseradish was good, but man, that sesame mayo was GREAT! Really, the food was eh. The beer was pretty good (I'm sure I'll like the regular wheat. Actually, I tried the black wheat, and it was really good! )- The ambience was nice- I liked the atmosphere a lot, even if we were getting eaten alive by mosquitos and had several visits by either separate spiders or the same one. I might change my mind when I go back for the mussels, but I thought the food was pretty mediocre. I had heard so much about the frites, and eh. They ARE open 'till 12:30, though. I like that, so there's more chance to win me over. I'm a late night diner, and I'll be back to give it another shot.
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Tim H.
I like this place for its two main draws; fries and beer. Yeah, I'm a simple guy, but they two these things incredibly well. The fries are always hot, the dipping sauces are always delicious, and the beers are always plentiful. The other menu items including the sandwiches and the crepes are good, but on occasions hit and miss. For instance the duck confit sandwich is excellent, but the last time I had the veal meatloaf it was cold (but tasty all the same). The place is always quite loud, and the delicate flower petals I call ears cannot handle the drunken screams which often echo throughout this place. Otherwise, it's a great place to grab a plate and a mug and sit back for a bit.
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Bryn K.
Great Mussels and Frites with so many dipping sauces it's mind reeling. My son loves their duck. Broad Ripple itself is a fun place to go out and have a great evening. This place shows Broad Ripple's uniqueness!
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Jo K.
Food is ok, but Dessert Crepes are amazing. Skip dinner and go for dessert crepes.
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Aboud Y.
Ok, I was thoroughly impressed. This place was great, and would survive anywhere (e.g., NYC, Chicago, San Fran) let alone in Broad Ripple, Indiana. Their mussels were tasty and well-prepared and they had a good variety of options / flavors. I had the Provencal with butter, shallots, garlic, and Chardonnay. C'est Magnifique! And the frites? Oh the frites! Could be the best fries I've ever had...ok, maybe not, but darn close. Golden and crispy on the outside and potato-y on the inside. Lots of good dipping sauces to pick from too (incl. homemade ketchup)...though I think these could have still been better. Ok, now the surprise showstopper of the night...the STEAK! Yes, the steak was absolutely perfect. Warm, tasty, and juicy. Absolutely delicious. I'd go back just for this. Add in a nice ambiance, decent service, and a good menu of Belgian style brews (try the Triple or Quad Ripple) and wines and we have a serious winner. My favorite restaurant near Indy/Fishers so far. And I didn't even have room for Nutella crepes for dessert. There will be a next time.
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Craig H.
I have been to Brugge four times. The first time was a pleasant experience for drinks and the fries. The second time was just for drinks. The third time I went I had the nerve to ask for a beer from the upstairs tap and the waiter absolutely flipped out. He said "If you're gonna be going upstairs all night then you should go sit up there. That affects my tip." I reasoned and said I was sorry to actually think I could order a beer from the upstairs tap of the same restaurant I was sitting in and he just kept going. Service was horrible all night. The fourth visit we sat upstairs and took about an hour to get a drink and same for food. We haven't been back since. IT is said that a place with such great food and beer has terrible service.
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Marina M.
Oh how I miss Brugge. Go there for the mussels, frites, and beer. I'm a big fan of crepes, but I'm not a fan of their crepes...I think the dinner crepes are VERY bland. The dessert crepes are better, but if you're looking for good dessert in Broad Ripple go to Rene's Bakery. I love the Provencal mussels. My favorite sauces for the frites are: fresh herb pesto, sea salt & vinegar, and poplar syrup &dijon (this one is my #1 choice). The place can get really busy on the weekends or during soccer games and no matter when you go the service is usually slow. So don't go there if you're in a hurry. But if you have time it's worth the wait.
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Nebiyu M.
The Brugge is a great place to pickup some wonderful mussels and pomme frites. However they continually disappoint by being out of their delicious Tripple de Ripple. The best local brew in the city....hands down. But its never available. My wife and I will stop in and if the Tripple isn't listed on the board we go elsewhere. This has happened three times in the past few months and I hope to one day have a meal.....and my preferred beer at Brugge.
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Brett B.
I absolutely love this place and I'll definitely be going more often once spring/summer rolls around, as their patio offers a nice vantage point for Monon Trail people-watching. As for the food, there are only two things that I actually eat when I go there-- the pomme frites (best in town, by a long shot) and the duck confit sandwitch, which is phenomenal. I've also tried the meatball marinara sandwich, which wasn't to my taste, but I have a feeling those who like meatballs would enjoy it. Let me reiterate-- each bite of the pomme frites with their homemade dipping sauces makes me do a little happy-dance in my seat. On to the beer: I can only comment on a few of them, but rest assured, they all rival the specialty Belgian beers that one can find in any upmarket liquor store. The Tripel De Ripple is a delight for the senses, and packs a punch as well. More than two will have you struggling to form complete sentences, so take it easy. I'm glad to hear that they've started bottling and distributing it as well. The white is a good all-around beer that goes well with most dishes, but it's not anything to write home about. The services, as usual, was excellent. Even when this place is packed (and I hope the new 2nd floor area has remedied this problem, haven't seen it yet) the servers are attentive and accurate. The only thing I wish for is more variety in the menu, but I can look past that if the stuff on the menu is first-rate, which it is. 5 stars!
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Chris R.
The beer and food are OK. Customer service.... well that sucks!!! Seriously, when you are a paying customer quit jerking people around and being rude. If it wasn't for the Triple de Ripple I would not go back.
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joe N.
Love this place. Great beers, pom frites , mussels, crepes and herring even. Awesome bit of Brugge right in Bradripple. When you cant go to Belgium go here instead!
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Greg M.
We had mussels and crepes - both very good. The beer was wonderful - Alpha King was one of the guest taps and I didn't order it - their beer was that good.
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Krisann W.
Delicious mussels and frites. Loved the broad range of flavor choices for both! Good beers from Belgium and great service. Nice outdoor seating area.
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Stephanie E.
I LOVE this place. I could live on the frites and mussels. Probably my favorite restaurant in Indy (and I've pretty much tried them all!)
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Giggli T.
Great food! ... My only issues was the service..VERY spotty. But the delicious food makes up for it. Started out w/ a Small Frites. It was great -- we got the curry and vinegar. Vinegar was better even tho it was basic. For entree, I got the mussels. Yea, the 2 pounds. I picked the Jamaican seasoning. For the fries, Curried mayo and Sweet Chili. Wow! Everything was delicious except the curried mayo. There were TONS of mussels. This one is definitely enough for 2 ppl. Will be back!!!!!
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Albertro F.
I'd give it 3.5 stars given the option, but I had to round down based on all the rave reviews. I found their beers to be good, bordering on ok. The pomme frites were nice, and all their sauces were fun, but service and time of delivery were pretty bad. I ordered a French onion soup (or was it Belgian?) that the waiter promptly forgot to put in. After my dining party was 1/3 way through their meals, I asked again about it. "Oh, I didn't know you wanted it." So he goes back and has the cookstaff make a fresh fucking soup. I know how it's done properly and if it's already kept hot, that should bang out in 3-5 minutes. If they were out, I would have gladly ordered something else. Point being, you don't make someone wait an extra 20 minutes to halfway carmelize onions. Eff that. The beer's ok, but beyond that, this place can go without my patronage.
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Adam L.
This is my go to spot for Pommes Frites and Mussels. A pound of mussels and a cone of fries is never a bad thing. Yeah, it's expensive, but totally worth it.
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Sherman X.
awesome beers (nice surprise); had fish stew and the sauce is outstanding; cheese plates tastes great too.
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Simon K.
If you have not made it to Brugge, it's about time you go. I would recommend going when you can stop and enjoy a delicious Tripple de Ripple, but even as a lunch spot when you must forgo this deliciousness, Brugge's excellent food makes up for it. I recommend the frites with your choice of dipping sauce. Don't be afraid to ask the waiter/waitress for advice choosing among the all-around delicious options. A small or medium order of frites also makes a great appetizer to share. Beyond that I love the sandwiches (excellent meatballs) as well as the stew. Of course being a belgian brasserie don't miss out on trying the crepes. Sweet or sour as your heart might desire at any moment in time, either way, you won't be disappointed.
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Sandi P.
Went here yesterday for late lunch/early dinner before Mellencamp show. It was first time I'd been to a Belgian restaurant and it didn't disappoint. The combination of their own Belgian beer and excellent food was great. Started with an order of frites with 3 dipping sauces (had garlic aoli, chili and vinegar) yum! - crispy and delicious. The beef and onion stew (carbonnade) was extremely rich and beefy - more soup than stew actually. It came with a nice hunk of bread to take advantage of the delicious broth. Also tried a crepe - surprised it came in a bowl, not wrapped up. The crepe (tasted like a thin tortilla) lined a bowl and was filled with artichokes, lots of portabello mushrooms and tomatoes - a good low fat or vegetarian choice. I had 2 white beers and husband had 2 black beers. Would have liked more but needed to pace ourselves for the rest of the night. Only disappointment - they don't sell the beer to go. Wish they had a place like this in Chicagoland.
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Princess P.
Disappointing food! The mussels, which they are supposedly famous for were flavorless and flat. Yucky! There was nothing belgian or french about the sausage sandwich, yuckie! The charcuterie plate was ok, but again, flavorless. Yuck again! The crepes are chewy. Yes, chewy and gummy, yuck! Fries were good, that's the only thing they got right. To be honest, the thing that made the lunch the worst was the long wait for food and the terrible service. We waited an hour for our food, that's really not acceptable even on a saturday. The waiter came over and said, we're popular, nothing we can do about it. Thanks buddy. Then he poured chili sauce on my shoe by accident and didn't say he was sorry. Hello??? I was wiping down my ruined shoes in front of him, and he just didn't care because I already paid. Two hours of hell. SPEND YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY ELSEWHERE!!!!!
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Greg S.
Went while visiting Indy on business. A great beer is Real Bad Kitty. Food was kind of dry but good. Overall a good experience.
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N M.
The brew their own belgium style ale (it tends to be a bit strong) have amzaing pomme frittes and steamed mussels. This is one of my absolute favorite places in Indianapolis.
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Denton J.
What a great place! Every time I go, I find something else to enjoy. This is a Belgian-inspired brewpub in the middle of Broad Ripple. Everything in the place is Belgian inspired, from the food, to the house-made craft brews, to the in-house sport of choice (European football). The beers are certainly Belgian style. Brewer Ted Miller is brewing flavorful and well-crafted Belgian style beers from the Trappist influenced Tripple de Ripple and Quadripple, to spiced holiday beers like Son of a Thunder Monkey and even a unique Saison made with Rose Petals, Saison D'Etre. Each time I visit, I find the beers to have gained in character and I get the impression that as more and more batches are brewed and more comfort is obtained with the brewing system, we'll continue to see outstanding Belgian inspired beers in the heart of Indianapolis. There's also a nice assortment of Belgian culinary stalwarts. The mussels and fries are superb. Each coming with a plethora of dipping sauce options. If you order the L'Enome (enormous) Frites, it comes with all ten dipping sauces and is perfect to share with several (four or more) people. The freshly made crepes are quite nice, as is the Belgian beef stew. In my communications with the employees at Brugge, it seems that they care about what they're doing and are trying to be true the vision of being a fantastic Belgian brewpub in Indianapolis. If I have one complaint, it's that they decided to open up after I moved away. Luckily, my parents are still in Indy and I try to make it back when I can. Hopefully I'll be able to stop in sometime and try a lambic or Flemish Red Ale made right in the heart of Indy. What a treat that would be!
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Ken K.
I've been to a ton of brewpubs in the past couple years, and this is definatley my favorite in Indianapolis, and one of my favorites in the country. The location itself is unique and fun. And since other reviewers have been complaining about the cramped space, somebody must have been listening. They recently purchased the space upstairs and are expanding. They are also buying more brewing equipment in Terra Haute in order to begin bottling their beers. Speaking of beer, whoever reviewed this place and said the beer is just ok obvioulsy doesn't care much for Belgians. This place routinely makes the best Belgians I've ever had. I especially love the dark, and my only complaint is that there is never more than two or three selections on tap at one time, and they're usually the same ones (light, dark, blonde). Maybe with the new equipment that will change. As for food, everything is delcious. The two-pounds of mussles are delicious in any sauce, and come with some of the best fries I've ever had. My only complaint is that I'm hungry again a few hours later. Maybe I need to try a sandwich or crepe to truly satisfy my hunger. For more details and more local brewpubs, visit: kingsbrewpubtour.com/Web…
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Paul G.
The food is amazing. I love taking friends and family here when they're visiting me - I live in Broad Ripple. Every time I've been, the service has been fantastic and prompt. Katie has been my server a couple of times and I normally trust her recommendation. I think I could eat the frites every day!
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Chris M.
Sometimes one just needs to have a Belgian style beer. There is just a special je ne sais quoi about the spicy aromatic fruity characteristics that are often found in this style that makes them so attractive to my palette. And yes, I learned that phrase in high school French class and thought I'd bust it out here. J'adore Brugge! Its pretty much a perfect brewpub experience. There is an all ages dining room area downstairs along with a small bar. I prefer to sit in the upstairs bar area, though. The decor and lighting is perfect for me. Sort of industrial and not bright. The food is top notch. I usually get the veal and pork meatloaf mitrailette, which is basically a sub style sandwich. The meatloaf is phenomenal and its covered with Roquefort cheese. The plate also comes absolutely covered with their frites. Some of the best fried potatoes I've had. You get to choose your own dipping sauces. Their house ketchup kind of sucks, but why would you choose that anyway when you can get bleu cheese, horseradish, hot curry, pesto or one of their other fun choices. I can't compare the mussels to any other mussels due to my inexperience with these shelled creatures. They are simply great though. The chili and red curry sauces they come out in could be eaten alone with some dipping bread and a spoon. back to the real reason this place exists, the beer. The Tripel de Ripple is my fave. Be careful though as I think its close to 10% ABV. They say they will only let you have two. Its still somehow highly drinkable. The Black ale is a close second. I like it because you'd expect it to taste like some dark porter you may have had, but its doing its own thing. Brugge always seems to have something new on tap too. They also have guest beers on tap. Always good micro brew options. I've heard people complain about the service. A lot actually. I have yet to have a bad experience. Maybe I'm lucky? Oh and they have a shuffleboard table. That is just cool as hell.
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Keri K.
I had such a bad experience there that it prompted me to write about it. I saw this on another post "A bunch of rude servers acting like wankers" and I couldn't agree more. I was completely underwhelmed. We were also there on a slow day, so I won't give them a pass for it being busy. Our server was far from helpful, not even looking at our table when she walked by, and the atmosphere was clunky, the bar had more of a theme than the restaurant, and didn't flow at all. I did have the pommes frites with my meal which were good, but I hated the beer I selected. I really can't imagine finding the motivation to go to a restaurant, wait forever to be helped, just to get pommes frites and a Diet Coke, which probably would be the only thing I would order the next time.
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Patrick G.
Went here for a late dinner. The service was probably the reason why this didn't get a 5 star, just very flaky. The pork tenderloin crepe was really savory and sweet. I would have preferred less goat cheese and more spicy mustard on it but that's just my love for the spice. But the main event here is definitely the Frites, some of the best potato I've ever had! The dipping sauces were amazing, I liked the Dijon and the Curry the best. The beers were great too. I really liked the copper surface on the tables too. Interior is nice. The wait staff just needs to work on their timing and ability to remember things just a bit more.
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Rob H.
Great food and fantastic belgian inspired beers. I've never had anything that wasn't very good. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that sometimes the service has been spotty.
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Jane H.
Some of the best food I have ever had. I love the scrambled egg, tomato, caramelized onion, and swiss crepe. The salads are also amazing. However, my all time favorite item has to be frites. The homemade frites are the best and the sauces are to die for. My personal favorites are the horseradish, garlic aioli, and the pesto, but you can't go wrong with any of them. Ted is known for not only brewing his own beer, but he also makes root beer, cream soda, and black cherry soda. All of which are wonderful. I also enjoy their iced tea. As for dessert, the Nutella crepe is my favorite. The Nutella offers a very sweet side to the dessert, while the raspberry sauce drizzled on top offers a more bitter taste. It's a great place for families, friends, and even loners. The atmosphere is great and it's always a great time. The service is always great too; I always try to request Squeak. Be sure to try this wonderful restaurant out!
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K Z.
We came to Indianapolis to visit friends and they took us on the most amazing culinary tour. Our first stop was at the Brugge Brasserie. All I can say is that it was amazing. Get the frites and beer battered cod crepe you will not be disappointed!! The beer goes without saying-it is yummy. Enjoy :-)
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Liz P.
Wow, what can I say about Brugge that wasn't said earlier by Denton J.? The mussels and frites are the house specialty. You can have your mussels cooked in many different types of broths. You also get to choose from many different dipping sauces for your frites. The beers are also very delicious - their Weisse beer is light and delicious with the mussels. The only downfall is the space itself. It is cramped below a coffee shop and even if you make reservations, be prepared to wait for a table. The space is also cramped (think: not too many tables) so you might end up only a foot or two from the next table. The space isn't for a claustrophobic diner. If they were to move to a larger location, I would definitely follow them. But as it is, I try not to go on weekends due to the long waits and lack of tables. When I'm hungry for mussels and frites, it's hard to make yourself wait over an hour for a table. Boo to that!
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Briana J.
Great place. You will like it, I am sure. Good atmosphere, good food and good times. Even though this is a brewpub-- the food is fresh and tasty. Denton J seems to have covered everything to check out his review---just be sure to try this place.
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Matthew B.
This is my sister's favorite place in Indy. They offer mussels in 7 different sauces, french fries with up to 12 dipping sauces, plenty of other soups and sandwiches, and 4 belgian-style microbrews made on the premises. The food is solid, the decor is fun, and the beer, while not quite as good as real belgian, is tasty and well-priced. If you want to convince out-of-town guests that Indy isn't a cowtown, this is a good spot. There aren't many tables, so watch out for the wait at night.
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Lydia W.
Great Belgian beer, delicious food. Go for the mussels, and if you want to be really specific, the chili mussels. And the frites. If you've got a group of four or more, get the L'Enorme frites, it comes with all the sauces, each of which are delicious in their own rite. The wait time for a table can be lengthy, depending on the time of day (near the dinner hour or no), but you can chill out with a beer while you wait.
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Christine B.
A great way to spend a summer's evening with a few friends is sitting outside here, with some frites, some mussels, and some of their excellent house-brewed beer. The wait is long, but worth it. Be sure to save room for one of their dessert crepes!
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Amber C.
The pomme frites are really good, they are served with so many sauce choices. It is a lot of fun to go with friends get the l'enorme and share, but you have to have at least 5 people for that because it is ...well, enormous! I love the butter and sugar crepe. I am not a fan of mussels, but my friends are and they like them, although they usually buy an extra bottle of wine to pour in the pot. The endive salad is also REALLY good. And the beer is excellent. I agree with another reviewer about the service, we have not had much luck with that and it is very frustrating. If the service matched the food, I would give them a 5.
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Jason L.
This place is in a really cool location for a nice lunch/ dinner outside. It's next to all the cafes and bistros in Broad Ripple, but the outdoor seating here is much better. At most of the other bistros, you feel like the drunk Broad Ripple hoards are walking right next to your table as you eat (because they ARE, you have to share the sidewalk with all the pedestrian traffic.) Brugge has its own private patio area. The only detractor is that later in the evening you have more and more cigars showing up. The food here is pretty good, and for the atmosphere, not too pricey (maybe it's pricey for Indy, but I'm used to Chicago prices). The menu is actually what you might find on a similar establishment in Belgium, although a LOT less expensive. At Brugge, fries seem to be included with everything. They're really good. However, ordering fries as an appetizer is certainly overkill. A return trip to try the mussels is definitely in order.
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Tim D.
Can't say enough good things about this brewpub. Great beers, fabulous crepes and the best fries anywhere. What is not to like? Love the pesto dipping sauce for the fries. Had the pork and veal meatloaf sandwich this trip and really enjoyed it. And, to top it off, right on the Monon trail, convenient for lunch during a bike ride!
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Ryan H.
One of the more recent additions to Broad Ripple's scarce dining landscape, and definitely one of the best. The beers here are, without a doubt, some of the best around. I'm a huge fan of the Farmer's Ale, which is a Belgian blond beer that is awesome in the summertime. They have some of the best sandwiches around, my favorite being the duck confit, a rare find for central Indiana. Here's the best part of their already-delicious sandwiches: they come surrounded by a pile of their homemade frittes (aka french fries, but not like your grandma's fries from your favorite corporate fast food spots, these things are incredible). The frittes come with a few dipping sauces, and it's not just ketchup and mustard. They do have ketchup, and it's homemade. They also have several other delightful dips, including homemade mayo, curry sauce, and garlic aioli. Also serving crepes, this place just bleeds Flemish. For anyone who's been to Belgium or appreciates the brews from that region, you'll love this place. Give it a try, and on a nice day/night, be sure to sit outside on the deck.
(5)
Matthew F.
Give me a couple tripels, a bucket of mussels, a cone of frites with some mayo on the side and I'm golden. Its nice to have my belgian frite fix so close to home. Their tripel is fantastic as is their diamond kings of heaven sour ale (though you will likely need to go to a beer festival for that one). The rest of their beers range from OK to good.
(4)
Adam M.
the food is decent. not phenomenal, but good enough. Maybe a little over priced. the first time i went, i had a mediocre experience. so basically, meh. after our second visit, we'll never go back. my wife and i took some out-of-town friends there for lunch. again, the food was good enough, but the service was terrible. i mean really, remarkably bad service. bad service, in itself is excusable. the real sin came when we tried to complain. the management didn't seem even a little concerned that we had a bad experience. the whole attitude of the place seemed to be that the customers were an inconvenience. if they were as busy as they claimed to be, maybe cooks shouldn't have been walking around the kitchen eating (which is a health code violation, by the way) and the servers shouldn't have been sitting down talking with their friends. go there if you're ok being treated like a door mat. the food may be pretty good, but without a decent wait staff, it just feels like you're spending too much money in any other college bar.
(2)
Loren H.
Their killer steaks are strangely slept on. The beer, of course, is.some of the best this side of Brussels.
(5)
Paige E.
Great beer. Get the tripel de ripple and some fries.
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Michele D.
The food was decent but can't live with the service. Won' t drop $80 for a casual dinner and be treated like I was a bother to them. Server was worse than McDonald's. Will not return. Too many options in Broad Ripple to give my hard earned cash to this establishment.
(1)
Lara C.
My sister always complains about eating out in Indy (we both live in Chicago), and it's because her friends in Indy refuse to take her to places like Brugge! The ambiance and charm of the place is great in winter AND summer! The mussels are, of course, the star of the show there, as they should be (only complaint-the lavender on the Provencal mussels is a LITTLE heavy), the frites are perfectly cooked and accompanied by great dipping sauces (my favorites are the horseradish and the sherry vinegar). I have tried the duck confit sandwich twice and the second time was better than the first-the duck seemed fresher. The bier is absolutely brilliant, although I dislike the 2 beer limits on some of the brews, I can understand when it comes to a 10% alcohol content why they might want to cover their asses a little. I will find every excuse in the book to return here, and will keep going on about it until my sister forces her friends in Indy to try it as well!!!
(5)
A. S.
Fantastic, not to be missed mussels. Was here for lunch today. Five stars just for this meal!
(5)
James T.
Food = 2 Price = 2 Experience = 1 I really liked this place in the past. It's now a shell of it's former self. Slow service, bad attitude from the terrible server and fries that looked like they were from the bottom of the fryer. Mostly, it was to the terrible waitress that turned us off... she had a horrible attitude. P.S. the floor under our table looked like a disaster zone full of kids snacks left by the former user... the waitress didn't even offer to clean it up... THIS PLACE IS OFFICIAlLY OFF MY LIST!
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Michelle Q.
Perfect time of year for outdoor Moules/Frites and a flight. Brugges is my go to for meeting friends after work and sitting on the patio enjoying the night. The Moules are 2 pds of deliciousness and large enough to share. I order the herbs de provence with extra bread and it is the perfect size for 2. The frites have so many options for dips but are equally yummy without. I opted for the horseradish and blue cheese which were amazing. The beer flights are a great way to try a variety. Usually share these with a friend but also nice size for solo. As these rotate don't be shy to try something new. I've enjoyed most and the best part is you can still order a larger size if you find one you love. The waitstaff is really pleasant and the location is excellent.
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Kati G.
I love trying the different tips and sauces for the pommes frites. The beer is tasty and I never leave until I've had the raspberry-Nutella crepe.
(5)
Jeff K.
The food is great and the beer is even better. In my very small, humble opinion, Brugge is the unsung hero of the Indianapolis beer industry. They have been around for a really long time and have always been one of my favorite spots in indy!
(5)
John B.
Cool place. The fries and sauces were great. Not a huge fan of the beer types, but that's a preferential thing, not a mark against them per se. I'm sure their beers are great for what they are. Got the flight of their home brews. I ordered the steak frites. Loved the frites, steak was a poor cut. Not sure if that's the traditional steak & frites cut or just a cheap steak. Whatever the case, a bit chewy and not too great overall. The frites saved the day, though, so all was well. Would go back, but probably won't think to do so on my own.
(3)
Andrew V.
My new favorite restaurant in Indy. I lived in Belgium back in the day, and this place takes me back to streetside friteries selling mitraillettes, only these are BETTER! They have a duck confit mitraillette. Are you kidding me? So so so good. The fries are perfect, the beer is outstanding and Belgish (which is a word I made up meaning "a reasonable facsimile of something actually from Belgium), and for kids, they have chicken fingers that will make you cry out in ecstasy. Next time, I'm getting the mussels, because... who am I kidding. I'll have that duck mitraillette every day for the rest of my life, however short that will be after eating a duck confit sandwich loaded with frites.
(5)
Veronica B.
The food here is great. I love the frittes and all the different dipping sauces. However, the best part of this restaurant is the Tripel de Ripple. It is, hands down, my favorite beer. Shame they limit you to two, but the with high abv, I understand why. It's right off of the Monon, and I love to stop in for a beer after a long bike ride.
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Address :1011a E Westfield Blvd
Indianapolis, IN, 46220
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Happy Hour : No Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
MJ W.
Belgium beer just happens to be one of my favorites. I have to say Brugge does it very well. I was really looking forward to their sour ale, but they were dry. :( I gave up fries and chips for lent. I heard that the fries here were the best. I think they were good, but not the best. I think we just got a bad batch. Many of the fries were small and skimpy. Now looked at the other tables with fries, they have much better fries by appearance. I'll have to come back when they have the sour ale back on tap.
(4)Steven V.
Spectacular food. Order everything! Every damn thing! It's all so good!
(5)DeAnna P.
The wait is horrible, but if you are lucky enough to snag a seat, the food is really great. Try the White Ale. Yum!!! The pommes frites are definitely worth the wait.
(4)Kelly O.
Let's Talk Beer and Frites! Okay, so I am not much of a beer fan, so this was not my choice of places to go but my awesome younger brother who is a beer fanatic wanted to go for his birthday, and I now have been back several times! So I wasn't going to try the beer but our wait for a table was taking awhile so I wanted to be adventurous and I tried a Quadripple (by the way you are only allowed 2) and it was AMAZING, so I of course ordered another from the bar. So let's just say I was "feeling good" by the time we were seated, where I ordered another with our appetizers. So then there was a shift change and our new waiter swung by and I ordered ANOTHER and it wasn't until then that I was told there was a two limit because of the high alcohol content...OOOOOPS! So I tried not to really drink my 4th one too quickly, haha! So that particular evening I am a little fuzzy on the details of the meal (don't worry I didn't drive home). So I would like to point out I have been back not 5 times without a Quartet of Quadripples and the food was amazing! The frites are delicious and come with an array of sauces to try and the service was equally amazing! Love Love Love!
(3)Sara B.
We ordered (I and my husband) grill chicken sandwich for lunch.....WORSE sandwichs we have ever had...under season..taste of nothing ..never ever again...
(1)Paige C.
fries and beer = meal A lot of sauces delish Everyday death snack I have to admit that the only things I've had here are the fries and beer (twice!!) Check that---the GARGANTUAN fries with ALL the saucen and beer. I'm pretty sure there are other things on the menu (like mulles frites and waffles and stuff), but a glorious cone of fries, about the exact size and shape of america's next top model's torso, and lazy Susan of sauce is what hits the spot for me. Late night with friends, the munchies begin to attack, this $13 monster snack comes to the rescue. And the beer... What can I say? It's high class snobby hipster goodness soothes my skinny jeans wearing body and soul. If only they had pitchers...
(4)Liren C.
This place is good for a informal get together but not good choice for any family with young kids. The restaurant is really noisy and the service is very slow on a somewhat busy night. The dipping sauce easily made up for any shortcomings for the fries. I was disappointed with the mussels as they were not as clean and fresh as they should be. The broth the mussels came in was also a bite salty. Both the duck confit and grilled chicken pesto sandwiches were very good. Still, not enough to make up for the noise, slow service and poor quality mussels.
(3)Rochelle S.
The beer is what one thinks of when someone says Brugge but that is just the beginning. Their foods is so good. You will love the muscles and really everything on the menu. Head upstairs for some shuffleboard or darts and your friends will have to drag you out at the end of the night. Enjoy.
(4)Sarah C.
Yes, I'm quite a fan of Brugge Brasserie. With its tasty frites and scrumptious selection of dippings, it's a perfect summery spot. This was only my third time going, but sadly the first two visits were the best. The experience I just had was a little - hmm - lazy. Our waiter was ultimately lazy and it kills me to have a great restaurant be jaded by lazy workers. He could barely keep his eyes open and only came to check in on us a couple of times. Now, don't get me wrong, the food and beer selection was outstanding. When our meal was over, though, he put our bills in one pile and promptly walked away. Pretty sure taking the extra 20 seconds to pass each bill out wouldn't have killed him. Shame. Sure, he may have been having an "off day," but service is key. I want my delicious frites with service that at least appears to be awake.
(3)Tracy K.
This place is awesome just for a snack or for a full on meal. We're lucky cuz we live near the monon so we just hop on our bikes, ride up a few miles which gets us nice and thirsty, and stop here for some fries and beer. The tripple here is possibly my favorite Indy beer. It is just delicious and one is all I need for that nice happy glow. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars from me is that sometimes the wait help is not that helpful. I sometimes just go to the bar and order there instead of waiting for someone to come by. The food and drink is always worth it though. Haven't been in a while and writing this review reminds me that it is high time I went back!
(4)Brian F.
Stopped at Brugge Brasserie for a Saturday lunch before heading downtown for a tradeshow. The brewpub sits just off the main drag of Broad Ripple. (not a local, so I'm not 100% sure that's how the location should be described) The place was bustling, as was the rest of the area on an unseasonably warm January day. We entered through the north door and chose seating at the back bar. (overlooking the crepe station of the open kitchen) The menu at Brugge is Belgian influenced. Moules frites, crepes, waterzoi, and carbonnade flamande are highlighted. My brother and I chose mitraiallettes, which are their sandwiches. I went with the meatloaf, and my brother ordered the duck confit. Both were served buried in frites (or fries in american) and two sauces for the potatoes. (I went with hot curry and garlic aioli) Both sandwiches were fantastic, and the heaping portion of fries was great, too. I'd even say they were a bargain for about $12 each. For a brewpub, the selection is small, as there were only three house made beers available. (although there were some great guest taps) The three samples I had were all interesting, twisted versions instead of straight forward styles. I really liked the Veta, sour ale with plums. Nothing wrong with the quality, just not much variety. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, Our seats at the back did seem like an afterthought at times, so I'd recommend sitting at a table instead. Overall, it was a great lunch. I'd definitely revisit.
(5)Ashleigh A.
I've decided my favorite beer is the Tripel de Ripple. It's 10% and they only allow you to have two. The fries and dipping sauces are amazing, you get at least two choices! Yummm.
(4)Cory W.
If you don't mind bussing your own table and avoiding lipstick on your glass, the beer is delicious.
(4)Don K.
We went to Brugge tonight. I read the reviews and was cautious about my expectations. I had read about the food, which was all pretty good. I was a little apprehensive about the service here. I am a server and so is my girlfriend. We were realistic in out expectations, with the reviews in mind. The mussels lived up to their expectations, as did the frites. We were more than happy with their food. It was very good. We tried a number of their beers. They were great as well. The Luc was my favorite. My girlfriend loved the Tripel Ripple. What we were more impressed by was our service. Our server was really good. Our server's name was Noah. He was very good. If you are concerned with the service here, ask for Noah. You won't be disappointed. We had a really good meal, great beers, and with Noah, great service. You should come to Brugge, ask for Noah, and have some beers and mussels. Thanks Noah.
(4)Larry R.
My group ate here Saturday afternoon for lunch. The restaurant was packed, but I don't know why. The service was slow and the kitchen even slower. They appeared to be understaffed. The french fries were good. The sandwich was meh. All 4 in our group said we made a poor restaurant selection and would never come back.
(2)Chuck B.
Their APA is a good beer. The beef soup was very good, it had tender meat and a flavorful, thick broth. The frites were just okay, we chose the house ketchup (not good) and the roasted garlic aioli (good). The mussels (provencal) were fresh enough but the broth was very weak, which is the whole point, not the little snots of meat. Also, putting a previously frozen (and still cold) hunk of bread on top of the mussels is a poor move. Service was nice.
(3)Jesse C.
Red duck curry crepe special was delicious!!
(5)Yann P.
We visited this place on a Sunday early evening. It's located in broad ripple north of Indianapolis. As a European, I had high expectations with regards to the beer as well as the mussels :-) and I was clearly not disappointed! First of all the ambience is great. The tables have holes to put the cones of fries. They are cooked as they should be (a bit thin though to be fully Belgian fries ;-) ) I had the mussels which were excellent. The portion is big enough, accompanied by the fries and sauces. I also tasted the steak, prepared with pepper. And finally they offer crepes as dessert. I chose Nutella and clearly don't regret it :-) And finally what would be a Belgian place without beer... So I tried the triple. A soft triple, excellent even in the warm weather of this summer. And the result was that I ordered a second one :-) So conclusion: mussels and beers in a great place, excellent taste. And service is great
(5)Michayla S.
After you have the fries ("frites") here, I think you will briefly consider murder if that meant you could have more. The fries themselves are great, but it's really the dipping sauces that make the meal. I personally love the sweet chili and the garlic aioli sauces. Besides the fries, the mussels are the best in town. I love the cajun and jamaican styles the best. They've got a nice kick to them. The beer is always good, too. They alternate what's on tap and brew some of their own, and whatever I've had has always been great. The one downside is that this place always seems understaffed. I go there once every few months, and every time, the two waiters staffing the whole full restaurant are running around like crazy. Also, you can see a lot of the kitchen, and that seems understaffed to me, too (maybe they only have room for one or two guys?). So, the food, and even the drinks, take a while to show up. However, the servers, when they do turn up, are always friendly and apologetic, and I can tell they are doing the best they can with what they have. That, combined with just how insanely good the food is, makes me want to go back every time. Just plan 1 1/5 to 2 hours for your meal, though. That's not a bad thing. It just gives you time to really enjoy being out with the people you're with.
(4)Bryan W.
What can I say about Brugge, this place simply is one of my favorite places to eat in town. Hands down. Their steak is amazing, mussels are to die for, and the dipping sauces and fries are second to none in town. I get a different mussels sauce every time I go and I have never been disappointed. To top it all off, they make some of the best beer in town as well. Trippel The Rippel, in my opinion, is the best made Belgian style trippel in town. Do yourself a favor and go to Brugge. If you aren't a mussels fan, don't worry, their salads, crepes, and sandwiches are just as good. Just save room for sweet crepes at the end, you wont regret it.
(5)William C.
This is a difficult place to review. On the one hand, murderously good beer: after drinking Sun King's by-no-means-un-delicious Velvet Fog (a Belgian quadrupel style) at Flatwater, I walked over to Brugge for a Tripel de Ripple nightcap. The TdR was, on this night, bready and yeasty (pear-y and apple-y) and rich and wide and deep on the palate and just plain superior to the beer I'd tasted earlier. The experience reconfirmed my long-held opinion that Brugge Brasserie produces the finest Belgians brewed 'round these parts. On the other hand. The food here is not quite equal to its liquid counterpart. The frites + sauces are to die for, but the sandwiches and dinner crepes are, without qualification, inferior to [less expensive{!!}] Goose the Market and Three Days in Paris, respectively. In the new order of Good Food, where "how' counts more than "what", Brugge is noticeably behind. The prominently featured mussels are fairly good and unique in Indy (I think), though they too somehow seem to deliver more of a rote satiety than an exciting dose of culinary fulfillment. Basically, 5-6 star beer (I must mention that the guest tap list is limited but irreproachably inspired), 5 star fries, 2-3 star other food. It's near the ideal experience, but not quite touching.
(4)Will Z.
I absolutely love Belgian food, and I was really excited to find out there was a Belgian place in the area. Came here with some friends for a casual dinner on a weeknight. According to some Yelp reviews, the service could be spotty, but I was more than willing to gamble on it for some delicious food and beer. Looking at the menu, this place seemed to have a better variety of dishes than what I'd seen at other Belgian restaurants. There are TWELVE different sauce options for both the mussels and the frites, along with a bunch of crepes and sandwiches. I usually can't resist mussels, but I'd always wanted to try some hearty carbonnade flamande. It was exactly what I was expecting: hot, rich, and filled with tons of beef. The frites were great, and I really enjoyed the garlic aioli and herb pesto. Hot curry sauce was meh though. My tripel was a refreshing and fruity accompaniment. Service was okay, but our waiter forgot to put in my stew order and had to bring it out later. Not a deal-breaker, but I can certainly see how things might fall through the cracks on busier nights. The food more than made up for it though, and I'll have to come back sometime. Random tip: if you order any steak with frites, you may want to ask for the frites on the side instead of under the steak. My friends ordered steak, and their frites were soggy and unappetizing towards the end of the meal. (Also, their largest order of frites, "L'Enorme", is truly a monstrosity. We saw an order on the table next to ours and it was almost two feet tall)
(4)Shawn P.
Brugges Brasserie is one of the great local staple restaurants of Indianapolis. It is something quite unique and special which I encourage everyone to try out. If you live in Indianapolis you should be quite familiar with Brugges since it frequently tops most metro area restaurant ranking lists (Yelp, UrbanSpoon, and best of Indianapolis Monthly). I had the opportunity to travel to Bruges, Belgium a few years ago and this tavern does capture some of the charm of its medieval Belgian beer Mecca namesake. The beer selection is what anchors the restaurant starting with their own Triple (of which there is a 2 beer limit since they are around 10% ABV). They have some of their own and feature specialty brews of other regional breweries. This is one place I always find myself drinking a different beer with each order just to keep trying something new. The style of pub food is great here as well. My favorites are mussels in herb de Provence broth, the braised meatball sandwich, and the fries (with mayonnaise of course). It's a small space so there can be quite a wait, I would come early if you are not ok with a wait. They have a nice deck and outdoor space in the summer months. This place is truly as good as it gets.
(5)Scott S.
Simply the best Belgian style Beer I've had--Tripel de Ripple. If you are looking for a pub with good food you best get over here. The beer menu is small but good. The frites make for a great appetizer but you are crazy if you are ordering it as an appetizer because all the sandwiches come with a similar sized mound of frites with plenty of sauce choices (I like aioli and horseradish best). I recommend the chicken breast with herb pesto, tomato confit, and fresh mozzarella. I wish this place was in Wisconsin with me. I give this 5 stars because I ate at 7 different restaurants in Indianapolis (3 in Broad Ripple) over a 3 day visit, and loved every meal, but if I could choose only 1 of those restaurants to move next door to me, it would be the Brugge Brasserie--not even a close race.
(5)Lorand M.
Well...I haven't had the problems the erudite Trevor G has had...nor do I possess his colorful and flowing language..but he does have the best fucking reviews ! however....it does seem a fact that the service in this place is lacking to say the least...although there is one guy that does a pretty good job..albeit a bit clumsy at times Mostly I have been here in the company of lovely young ladies...thus the hit or miss service was never an issue during my mesmerization... although I was often distracted by the loveliness ...i did notice....patrons were doing the uncomfortable looking around for a server squirm... I think the food is quite good and authentic...and very reminiscent of small pubs in the Flemish countryside.... now...if I could get 'em to offer crawfish in the same boils and with the same dippers as the mussels...mmmmm! ....and I would agree....not one employee could pass even the most rudimentary drug test...unless of course...it was a visual identification test...much like the former Greatful Dead and Phish veterans at Barley Island.....where smoke breaks were of the one hitter kind. BTW.....the Beer Museum in Brussels is scam !
(4)Jackie H.
Welp, I wanted to get this place a couple of tries before I reviewed it. This place does a great job with their beer selections, top notch, I have not fallen in love with their food. After going last Friday and ordering a salad I was sad :( My salad was one of those cases where they tried to hard to make it "fancy" and the different greens have it a terrible taste. I was not able to finish it and ended up eating 1/2 of my husband's fries! Their sandwiches are good. They come with a massive serving of fries and great fry dipping options. Long story short ... it is average on food. If you want a great beer I would recommend it :)
(3)Brenton A.
This is hands down my absolute favorite eating experience in Indianapolis. Go in and order a flight of beer. If you don't want a whole flight, their boysenberry beer is to die for. I mean it. Order at least two pots of mussels, pretty much every sauce is fantastic. Get a big cone of frites, the bigger the better, and make sure you get the aoli and homemade ketchup. Aw hell, every sauce is amazing. Polish it all off with a decadent nutella crepe, and you are in heaven. This will be my birthday dinner celebration for years to come, if I have my way.
(5)Felix V.
Enjoyed the great food and drink selection. We had the mussles and they were full or flavor. We were not disapointed. The fries and multiple dips are delicious. Our server was very nice and attantive. Just a long wait for a table without a reservation.
(4)Marc B.
This is one of our favorite places in Broad Ripple and maybe even Indianapolis. Once a month we will get the moules-frites. The 2lbs of mussels are perfect for two and our favorite so far is the classic blue (blue cheese, bacon, wine). The sauces for the frites we like the best are: fresh mayonnaise, horseradish, and the blue cheese. They have a great beer selection including their home brew and guest beer. The servers have always been extremely polite and are always respectful of checking in at the appropriate times. Think outside 'the shell' and give it a try.
(5)Liz S.
the frites are tasty! the crepes are a tad dressed weird. and when i say dressed, it always comes with some unnecessary sauce on it. my favorite crepe is nutella & banana (YUM) but they drench it in this awkward raspberry sauce that almost made me feel kinda sick. on the bright side, their plethora of difference types of mussels, i had one type (thai curry?) and they were tasty, but i'm not that huge of a fan of mussels. service & atmosphere are pretty nice, although such a small place for a big crowd! but i love love love the upstairs atmosphere. great bar, shuffleboarding, and TVs galore for the sportsfans!
(3)Allie P.
The food was wonderful. We go the tomato lemon cream mussels with the dijon and garlic aioli sauce for the Frits. Devine! We also both got the Tripel beer, which was very nice. We sat outside and really enjoyed the ambiance. The staff was very friendly and helpful with food/beer selections. The only reasons this place got a 4/5 stars because the inside was a little dark and damp feeling. Outside was wonderful, but I'm not sure I'd frequent during the winter if we had to be cooped up inside. Regardless, food was delicious, we were too full to try the crepes but the table next to use got one and it looks amazing!
(4)Bianca K.
Sat outside for lunch on a warm summer day.. service was good, didn't have complaints there, but it certainly wasn't busy. Got the Pooka on draft, which was perfectly refreshing. Tried the fries, two sauces being vinegar and dijon mustard - they were a bit soggy, some of the vinegar had leaked out during delivery to my table so some fries were coated on arrival. The flavor is good, but I wouldn't say they are the best fries I've ever had.. however, I'd go again - more so for the beer. Good experience overall.
(4)Matt D.
Great selection of mussels. It is in a cool park of town. The service was really good. My wife really liked their fries.
(4)Januarie Y.
I have a sisterfriend that I indulge in Pommes Frites with often. French Fries. We share a love of french fries. We actually wanted to do a youtube series of nothing but French Fry reviews. We found ourselves here one night after discovering Pommes Frites on their menu. The thing about the fancy snooty term of Pommes Frites (which to ME, I translate to french fries) is that they always come w/some type of dipping sauce. Pommes Frites are treated like some derivative of the french fry that yearns for dipping sauces and extended pinky fingers. I've been here several times, with the same friend and we've even pulled in other friends. Here's why: Pommes. Frites. Duh right? Well let me tell you, they serve their Pommes Frites in this huge canister (that's not really what it is but for the amount of fries, I have no better word right now). The cone shaped canister comes to your table with dipping sauces holding hands in a circle around it and hundreds of fries. There are enough fries for a whole table of people to eat some and possibly still have leftovers. There are 12 dipping sauces I think, including homemade ketchup, aioli, mustard and pesto to name a few. They are all made in house. The pommes are freshly cut, long and pleasing to the palette. They have a great relationship between a hard fry and soft interior with a slightly brown exterior. My sisterfriend and I came here one night and left having added BB to our list of places to visit when Pommes Frites are in order. Service & Atmosphere: It's relatively small inside although I think they have outdoor seating available during the spring/summer months. There are two rooms, each small but usually full of people. Folks seem to love it here. I've never ordered anything but the fries and water, but from what it looks like, people enjoy the other food offerings as well. We've usually had friendly, prompt waiters so I have no complaints there. Overall, it's been a good experience so far. It's probably overdue time to take another trip for a canister cone of french fries...i mean, Pommes Frites.
(4)Alexandrea P.
I'll keep this simple. We came for the fries-apparently they're the best in the state? According to who I ask because though we are them all, Myanmar said he would prefer rally's and I myself thought of 3 or 4 places with as good if not way better fries. The beers are nice. I liked the brown quite a bit. I shared a flight to see which ones I may like. The crepe I had had eggs but was very unremarkable. The service was so so. It was close to closing on a sat.night. The fries were good, I guess I've been spoiled by and fell in love with poutine more but I just expected more from the best fries. And the crepes were crap-filling was decent.
(3)Brooks W.
My first trip to a Belgian restaurant, upon advice of a local. Don't know how to compare to other Belgian restaurants, but I can say the muscles were delicious as were the frites and dipping sauces (chili and horseradish). They brought me a sampler of three beers. Don't remember names, but one was an IPA, and I love IPA 's. My buddy has invited me to his town to try out his Belgian restaurants and then I will be able to compare. I always go I to a place I've never tried with a complete open mind. I was not disappointed! Cannot wait to go back to Indy to the 500. Another good excuse to go to Brugge again.
(4)Jeff W.
I hate leaving this review because the food is always excellent and the beer is always at least good, but Brugge disappointed me so much recently that I'll never be back. I had family visiting from out of town and I wanted to impress them... So we went to Brugge. Our experience began with being greeted by the most lackadaisical seating staff I've ever met who didn't know and didn't care if they had seating available on the patio. That experience was followed up by being brusquely advised that the kitchen was closing at 9 by our waitress (by the time we left, we were reminded of this about 3 or 4 times). That unfortunately set the tone for our visit. One of my visiting family is gluten and dairy intolerant (hint, do not go here if you are) and our waitress was almost angered by this news and seemed offended that she was required to answer questions about ingredients used in various dishes. With a wholly unnecessary attitude, she stated that she wasn't a dietician and wouldn't guarantee the contents of anything. After that, my sister felt like a burden to the waitress and stopped asking any more questions. Finally we settled on the mussels as this seemed our only safe option with the stipulation that the bread be served on the side rather than atop the mussels in the pot as per usual. When the mussels came out, our waitress removed the lid and revealed the bread, right on top. This prompted a very suspiciously sarcastic "oh oops..." and I do not recall an offer being made to take it back and serve us a new pot that wasn't potentially contaminated. My sister is extremely sensitive, but given the hostile undertones of the wait staff and our general experience, she chose to just risk it. You know what? The mussels, beer, and fries WERE great, they really were, but never in my life have I been more embarrassed in my selection of a restaurant as host to visitors. Never in my life have I or someone in my party been made to feel like more of a burden as a paying customer. Sorry Brugge, I enjoyed your food, but you lost my business forever last night.
(1)Scott N.
If you close your eyes and picture a perfect day in Brussels, you'd probably be thinking of a quiet street with cyclists, a good wit beer, and a tray with a selection of fine meats and cheeses. Sounds like a perfect day and it can be expertly replicated in Indianapolis. So here's how it works: you go into the Brugge, order some amazing beer and enjoy the giant cone of fries, 2 lbs of mussels, or a crepes. For those of you unfamiliar with Belgian cuisine, it's essentially French with much better beer. I have never had a beer here that I didn't love. I could sit at the Brugge for hours just sipping great beer and enjoying a giant cone of fries. The outdoor patio looks out over Broad Ripple and the Monon, which definitely gives you that European Cafe feel. The interior has a very comfortable euro-rustic feel, that I just love.
(5)Clare L.
I'm a self professed Europe expert so I died and went to heaven the first time I went to this Belgian restaurant. The frites, mussels, crepes and beers are enough to keep even the biggest of eaters satisfied. I recommend the Pooka, a bosenberry flavored beer with a large side of frites. Don't forget the dipping sauces - there's 12 to choose from!
(5)Brittany S.
This is my boyfriend's favorite restaurant in all of Indy. Even before he moved back to town he would often mention Brugge with a dreamy smile on his face. His go-to order is the Hanger steak with eggs and pommes frites (pick from 8 - 12 different dipping sauces like vinegar and sea salt, homemade mayo, garlic aioli and curry). Knowing Brugge's frequent use of duck (from Maple Leaf Farms in northern Indiana), I opted for the duck confit sandwich with onions and tart cherries. Delicious! Although, I think this sammie would make a great open face option (Step aside bread, I like to keep my duck center stage). If you're looking to have the authentic Brugge experience, your order must include two things: beer and frites (beer is their own). Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling in a beer mood last night, so I opted for the budget-friendly glass of wine. Note: they have bottles available for as low as $24. One more reason to love Brugge: outdoor seating is available both downstairs and up (fun view of the Monon and fellow Broad Ripple Village businesses). Love crepes? They offer both sweet and savory options.
(4)Ylonda C.
I was in town for just a day visiting family. The menu sounded so yummy I just had to try it out. I love mussels and this place did not disappoint! Fresh tasking and flavorful. We also tried the crepe and steak frites. Can I yell you this place had freaking amazing fries!! Wish I coulda packed some up to bring back home. The only down part of the fries was the ketchup. I'm just not feeling the homemade catchup. Too sweet. The crepe was delish as well. I would highly recommend. Oh. One last thing...the staff...can you say awesome !!!! If I lived in Indianapolis I would go back. The lack of five stars was only because of the ketchup :-/
(4)Angi T.
It was extremely crowded in this small space (almost uncomfortable), and the patio was full too. The service wasn't bad for as busy as it was, although not very friendly. I got Waterzooi, the quintessential Belgian fish stew and it was absolutely fantastic!! The French bread it came with was crusty and delicious. I could eat this every day!!
(4)Jamie M.
Had the mussels and Frits and can't wait to go back and try another broth with them. We also had the snore crepes. Good golly Miss Molly! That thing was sinfully delicious! Husband also enjoyed the craft beers. We will be back. It is in a very cute little neighborhood and went for a nice walk after dinner.
(5)Lizzie B.
This is my third time being here. They have a great outdoor sitting area, indoor is nice too, although I haven't eaten inside. My husband raves about the steak and eggs, great price, great portion, and delicious! I've had their sandwiches which are delicious too. Most people come for the mussels, but we haven't had a chance to try them. There frites are amazing! And they have a wide variety of delicious sauces! We also recommend the sausage and cheese plates for an appetizer or just to have with a drink. They have delicious local beer too!
(4)Pepper P.
One of my favorite places in Indy. Delicious mussels, good beer and unpretentious atmosphere.
(4)Lesley S.
My friend and I had a lovely meal and beers together here this week. I had the chicken pesto sandwich (minus chicken) and fries. She had the artichoke/portobello crepe. Both were sooooo good. (We shared.) I had Brugge Black, a favorite. Perfect for a warm evening kick back. No complaints on the service (super sweet waitress) or food. Unfortunately we were seated next to a whole group of people and their 4 dogs. The dogs barked and ran amock the whole time and at one point there was a dog licking another guest's leg while the owner sat and chatted with her friends. (The licked party looked so dejected.) There were lots of cringes and frowns from the guests on the patio but the dog owners were oblivious. I love pet friendly establishments BUT when there are people with loud/unruly dogs who are disturbing the peace I think it is a detriment to everyone around & perception of the business. I'll be returning to Brugge. I just hope they straighten out their pets on the patio policy.
(4)Ronak S.
Great beer, great fries. This is why you should go to Brugge. To be honest, I've never been excited about most northern European food. Crepes are not that exciting to me, and while Brugge has good ones, I feel like crepes are almost always a high price for what is essentially a thin pancake with meager filling. However, everything brewed by Brugge and Outliers is fantastic, and both are hard to find anywhere. There's always something unique in stock, and it's always a little more thoughtful and creative than most of what you could find elsewhere in Broad Ripple. Brugge is also one of the rare places where you can easily get a honkin' heap of fries and twelve different fries, ripe for sharing. While it's a bit difficult to pass in their fancy containers, and they're tall enough to interrupt conversations, they're delicious and exciting and make it all the more motivating to come with a large group of friends. Unfortunately, the strange geography of Brugge makes that a bit confusing. The downstairs is best suited to small tables, while the upstairs seems better for large groups or bar-sitters. Strangely, they seem to be managed almost separately, with different rules about who can sit where, how, and when in both locations. But at other times this doesn't seem to be the case. I never know where to enter or who to talk to and I often end up making some kind of mistake. It would almost be easier if both floors were either wholly together or wholly separate, like La Mulita and Delicia. Still, that's not enough to keep me away, because the beer and fries will keep me coming back.
(4)Lindsay S.
I'm only giving Brugge 4 stars because of one of the servers that made us uncomfortable throughout the night. Our dining experience was great with our server and the food tasted perfect. However, upon arrival the server we asked putting our name in with was rude to us when we came in and rolled her eyes at us throughout the night. Our server, EJ, was exceptionally nice and accommodating. He suggested beers and gave us the perfect recommendation for crepes. He brought our food and beers out promptly and never made us feel rushed. Did I mention the crepes he suggested tasted amazing?? We got the duck breast crepe and the goat cheese pork crepe and they were unbelievable! I highly recommend them both. Brugge was really good overall. EJ definitely turned around a first impression and made it a great dining experience. We will back and we are happy we stayed to see what Brugge was all about.
(4)T.j. K.
I have been wanting to try Brugge for a while and had just never gotten around to it. After finally going I am very happy that I did and can't wait for a chance to go back. My kids had the day off of school on my birthday so we headed down to try it out. The kids had chicken and fish which both seemed to made in house and not frozen which is nice for kids menu items. I had the pork and veal meatloaf sandwich with a mountain of frites. These were both very good. Between all of us we had the house ketchup, garlic aioli, and blue cheese sauces for dipping. The blue cheese and ketchup were both just ok but the garlic aioli was outstanding. I cannot wait to get back and maybe try a crepe and some of the other sauces for the frites.
(4)Ashley P.
One resounding word for Brugge: frittes!!! Can never go wrong. All the sauces are delicious as well - the garlic aioli is my favorite. Great beer and wine selection. The house made beers are always worth a try.
(4)Jeremy M.
After just one bite I thought I'd died and gone to fry heaven. Their frites are AMAZING. There are times that I eat something that I know is terrible for me and then regret it later, but not with these. Whatever negative health outcomes I may face for having a fistful of these frites is well worth it to me. I also had their duck crepe, which was equally delicious. I'm a sucker for well-cooked duck, and delicious duck in a lovely crepe is what I got. My wife got a sandwich and she seemed to enjoy it, but I don't remember much of what she said - I was too busy filling up on fries and crepe. Oh, and be sure it wash it all down with a glass of one of their beers. I had the Tripel de Ripple and loved it, but I hear the sours are pretty wonderful as well. I'll have to give more of their beers a try next time. In fact, I'll probably just get fries and beers on my next visit, delicious duck or no.
(5)Sabrina S.
Holy Moule-Frites! Stopped in for dinner, and it was a reminder that I need to eat here more often. I stand by my advice in my last review: 1. The order of mussels is plenty to split for two. Order the Provencal style. 2. Add an extra french bread, and upgrade the frites to large 3. Order the garlic aioli (not roasted) for the dip for frites Then, shovel everything into your mouth as soon as it arrives, this food is best piping hot! Be sure to enjoy one of Brugge's funky sours to wash everything down. And there you have it, the best mussels in Indy. My only suggestion is a more extensive beer list with better visiting taps.
(5)Brooks M.
The Mussels and frites are both amazing. The duck crepe is also amazing. Love most of the dipping sauces. A lot of great beers also. Really cool place and dining environment.
(5)Ron R.
It has been 3 years since my last review of this place. I have been here countless times since then and it remains one of my favorite places. I have 3 staple dishes that I rotate here depending on my mood and season which I recommend to anyone and everyone. 1. (Winter time) you have to try the Carbonade Flamande! It is basically a thick beef stew packed with flavor. You get a piece of crusty french bread to dip in to get all the juices out of there which you will definitely want! 2. (Spring and Fall) Brussel Sprout crepe with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic reduction. Feel free to add a protein like steak into this amazingness. 3. (whenever) Steak and Frites. Exactly how it sounds. :) Best part is the steak sits on top of the crispy frites and the juices drip down taking the frites from awesome....to oh god.....:) If you live in Indy and have not been here...shame on you. If you don't live in Indy and not been here....I'm pretty sure a Mega Bus is cheap.
(5)Jennifer F.
I have eaten at Brugge before and decided to take my oldest daughter there since she had a desire to try it. There were no seats in the dining room so we decided to go upstairs and sit in the bar area. As before, I had no problem with the service and was waited on in a timely manner. I ordered the L'enorme pomme frites, which comes with all 12 dipping sauces. It was delicious, and transported me back to the time I spent traveling in Belgium. My daughter had the Grilled Chicken Crepe and a glass of Riesling and was pleased with that, as well. She was so pleased that she stated she would bring her fiancé back to experience it. I plan to visit again with my husband in the near future.
(5)Ian J.
This places gets 5 stars for the mussels. All you need is a great Belgian beer, a bucket of mussels, and some bread to sop up the sauce the mussels were cooked in. We've driven up to Broad Ripple several times to get these mussels and any restaurant would die for customers willing to go out of their way to come back for more.
(5)Martin C.
We told our server that we would have a group of 14 and 5 of us got there earlier. 5 min before the rest of the group showed up thet took the tables away even though we had told them they were literally in the parking lot. Server was rude and I do not recommend this place for a group.
(1)Jon C.
When the weather gets warmer and my thoughts turn to dinner outside in Broadripple, Brugge is always on my short list. There's nothing more enjoyable than grabbing a couple of friends and splitting a sausage board and the l'enorme pomme frites... especially when you're with someone who hasn't seen the frites come out before with the 12 different sauces. It's a sight to be seen, and I've had many people seated around me ask if they could take a picture of it. Yup.. they'll be getting that the next time they come! If you're in the mood for prince edward island mussel, I highly suggest them with red curry. They've got a great heat to them, and as far as I'm concerned.. it raises your metabolism and allows you to have a nutella crepe afterwards without having to count the calories. Yes sir.. this is one hell of a spot! A tip: If it's really hot and sunny out, the patio faces west, and you'll want shades. I always try and sit first with my back towards the sun. #themoreyouknow
(5)Laura M.
Just ehhhh. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after walking around Broad Ripple all day. We were hoping for another great stop on our self-guided beer tour of the North side, and maybe some nibbles to go with. The food is fine - we got the mussels, bread, and fries. The beer is ok, not a standout but drinkable. The service is a bummer. Brugge has a very "too cool for school" vibe, and the service is an extension of that. We sat ourselves, waited, begged for a menu, waited, then had to ask if we could order some food and drinks. The servers won't interact with you. Do not make eye contact with the staff. Prepare to feel like a jerk for requesting food and drink. Or, you know, just go someplace else.
(2)Ian B.
Went back here after a long absence. They made some great changes to the restaurant including adding a top level & a great outdoor balcony. Great food, beer & a beautiful evening in Broadripple!
(5)Cynthia E.
My husband and I had a mediocre meal here tonight. We had a flight of beers at the bar while we waited to be seated outdoors. We got our best service of the night from the bartender but I did not like any of the four beers I tried. The inside downstairs has some interesting decorations but the upstairs has no ambience. We were seated on the upstairs patio. Our service was very poor. We waited a long time to order and although I ran out of water my glass was never refilled. My husband got a French bread sandwich with sausage. He thought it was okay. I got the brussel sprout crepe. The crepe itself was kinda tough. The crepes at Cropichon et bidibule on Mass Ave are much better. As far as the filling, I thought that the sprouts were undercooked and there was too much balsamic vinegar. The frites were tasty but we were underwhelmed by the sauces. I don't think we'll be back.
(2)Paul B.
The atmosphere was great for adults, but probably not the best if you have kids. The alcohol menu looked great, but I did not have any on my visit. The food I got was very well done. I got a crêpe with grilled chicken and blue cheese, that was fantastic. I definitely recommend this place both for the atmosphere and for the food.
(5)Kelsi G.
Ohh The Mussels. This place is one of my favorite places in Indy. If I have a night out with the hub..I start dreaming of the crusty bread dipped in the glorious juice from the mussels. I always want to eat here when it's -25 degrees.....something about this place must have me associating it with sub zero weather! But wind chill aside Brugge is awesome. The wine pours touch the brim, the frites and dips are amazing..the Triple is strong and oh so tasty. 5 stars for Brugge! I love this place and miss it weekly.
(5)Alex W.
I contemplated between 4 & 5 stars... Never ever have been to BB but have always dreamt about frittes & mussels & crepes to reminisce about my weekend in Brugge 5 years ago. love love! Food was absolutely amazing. Three amigos = l'enorme frittes is perfect. We got all the sauces [most are delicious] and had more than enough fries. Divided by 3 is a wonderful deal. All of us got crepes of different types [sausage, duck breast & artichoke hearts]. All were tasty! The greens salad side + vinagrette was splendid too. The only thing that was lacking [pulling this down to a 4] was service. Our dude looked like he had a rough/long night [puffy red eyes, hard to give us attention], so it was somewhat of a struggle to get him to take our order & look after us.
(5)Jovan M.
Classic Belgian mussels and house brewed beers. The pomme frites are to die for. The ketchup and other dipping sauces simply compliment the awesome fries. Just wish they gave you more bread to dunk in huge mussels broth.
(5)Adam C.
I've never been to this place for lunch, per se, but I have been for fatty snacks with the sibs. Brugge is a great excuse to head out to Broad Ripple during the day. It's tucked about a block away from Broad Ripple Ave, far enough from the hustle and bustle of the main drag. I can't speak for most of the menu, but I can speak for the frites. These are the reason you'll want to invite your friends (because only weirdos go to a restaurant alone to eat frites and drink beer). Don't mull over the sizes. Just go for l'Enorme! Not only adequate for 5-6 patrons but also HUGE! It comes with ALL the saucen Brugge has to offer, and you will want to try them all. The Frites will pair nicely with any of Brugge's house-made, Belgian-style brews. Follow what that heart is telling you.
(5)Laure B.
Well, had high expectations but...shitty service. Put at outside table, so far so good. But then waited 20 minutes to be acknowledged!? Went to "manager" behind bar. "You were petting a dog" was excuse for no service. Really? No apology, no anything. Wanted to eat but said screw it. Paid for beer & left. They appeared indifferent. Avoid if you expect halfway decent service. Sad.. I think their heads are too big. Just not nice.
(1)Tiffany H.
Consistently good food. This is normally our reason for going to central Broadripple, definitely the best place to eat in that area. You can't find better mussels in the city and the frites are top notch. LOVE the sea salt vinegar and house made mayo dipping sauces. Top it all off with a dessert crepe!? Be still my heart. There has been a wait the past few times we've visited (even in the middle of the week). I feel like this speaks well to their food and beer. The staff seems to get a bit grumpy and short when they are busy, but hey, it happens. Average cost for mussels, fries, beer, and a dessert crepe for 2 people ~$50-$60
(4)Nancy W.
I just can't stay away! My husband and I have been going for years and just find it to always be a solid place. We can go with our kids or just with friends and always have a good experience (if you are not with kids I would suggest eating upstairs as we are not alone in finding it family friendly, so whenever we don't have the kids we try and avoid the chaos). This is one of our number one spots when entertaining out of towers. We are fans of the pork crepe, mussels, steak and frites, or meatloaf sandwich and we never pass on a dessert crepe. Picking a dipping sauce is HARD work, but we find the poplar syrup and roasted garlic aioli to be a great combo. Enjoy!
(5)Maria L.
Very conveniently located along the Monon Bike Trail, this spot is great for a beer and crepes! The frites a great to share with many options for dipping sauces. I've had the duck crepe (good but slightly oily), the shaved brussels crepe (good veggie option, the chili oil adds quite a bit), and pork tenderloin crepe (pork/mustard/leek - great combo!). I tried the duck confit mitraillette once and did not every try another again simply because it was too much food and messy. The oysters seem like a hit with all my friends (I can't eat seafood, sadly). The ambience is very lively and packed. The wait can be long on the weekends but it's worth it!
(4)Piper J. D.
Delicious moules frites. The cooking styles are wonderfully varied for the adventurous and the mussels cooked nicely but not overdone. The French fries are crisp and tasty with a fantastic selection of dipping sauces. My favorite this visit was the poplar syrup Dijon mustard. Yup, poplar syrup. The dessert crepe-I had the lemon curd with blueberry compote- was fresh made and tasty.
(4)Stacey E.
I LOVE this damn place. Crepes are divine, but my favorite is steak and eggs. A runny egg yolk to dip those frites in? Could it get any better? No. Nope. It really couldn't. But THEN they bring you a Tripel. #yum
(5)BB S.
Sorry to say I don't get it. I came here for a crepe and a glass of the tripple. The exterior looked nice tge interior was dark and dingy looking. I was suprised at the contrast .The tripple was of course fantastic. The pomme fritte were good. Though I was expecting a more shoe sting fry they were good. It takes a lot for me not to like fries. The meal took a long long time. My crepe arrived in a bowl like a tortilla salad. Even though we had been waiting I sent it back as I came for a crepe and wanted a crepe! I hear the waiter speaking to the chef. The chef said I will remake it and the waiter said no just fold it up and put the sauce on it. I don't live in Indy but travel here and eat out every meal when I'm here. I won't return. The 3 stars are ONLY for the beer which I will enjoy elsewhere.
(3)Bill S.
Locally owned. Great location. Great fries. Reasonably priced wines and of course their own microbrews. Sit outside upstairs and watch the Broad Ripple street scene. Recommended.
(4)Hannekin B.
This is really a tragedy. I'll start with problems. First, the place is badly laid out, with cramped seating and weird dividers leading you to believe the designer was being purposefully obtuse. It's two levels, but you have to go outside to get to the second level. They don't have enough tables or bar space; good luck fighting your way through to get a beer. Second, they were utterly slammed when I went, and that's apparently not unusual. This would be merely an inconvenience, except that it's amplified by the cramped conditions and the ridiculous layout. It's made worse when their hostess can't seem to figure out who's on the list and seats a party of two at a four top when a two top is open and six or seven parties of four are waiting. She sent us upstairs on our own to sit at the worst table in the house. ("It's the one next to the shuffleboard," she said). Third, it's unbelievably loud. Concert front row loud. Raucous shuffleboarder loud. Meal-ruining loud. Unless you're deaf, the upstairs will be seriously unpleasant. Fourth, and perhaps unpardonably, the beer is just bizarre. I've sampled lots of beer brewed by brewers big, small and backyard, and this stuff is weird. I understand Belgian brewers do odd things, it's why I love Belgian beers. But these brewers are doing something truly strange, producing bodiless, watery beers completely dominated by sour flavors. The black was sort of like a bitter lemonade, the white a sea of strange esters, and the triple mixing the two. Fifth, the staff cannot, really cannot, cope. Some are trying, some are wandering in a shell-shocked daze. There is no one in overall command and no sign of a motivating intelligence or overarching goal. I suspect the management escaped from some kind of group home for felonious MBA types, and has decided to use their brilliance to pilot a restaurant straight into the ground. These would just be the typical problems for a hot restaurant in fashionable neighborhood, things to cluck about before it goes the way of tapas joints to make room for the next trend. But the food is really good. It's tasty and well-conceived. The fries are terrific. The sandwiches are large and filling, their meats savory and delicious. The sausage board does not impress. The herring salad, while delicious, is bizarrely presented unmixed and unmixable within the confines of its bowl, and surrounded by ice-bound olives (pits intact) and chunks of gherkin. The crepes are competent. It's good food. Without the unweatherable storm of noise, crowding, short service and weird beer, this would be a really great place. But I doubt that whoever is in charge has the will, or the self-critical capacity, to make that happen.
(2)Eva L.
The family and I head to Brugge occasionally for mussels and fries and beer, and generally have a great time. After having been away for a while, we headed back last Wednesday night and were completely disappointed. Most of the issues were minor, but when my chicken sandwich was delivered it has a shaft of metal in it. It looked like something that might have broken off of a kitchen utensil or part of a fryer. I let the server know, and told her that I wasn't looking for a free meal and had checked mine and the kids food already and there was no more metal. But I wanted them to know in case something was wrong with the kitchen equipment. The server took the metal shard away from the table. We never heard from a manager about the issue, or any apology from the server or anyone. Yikes. I felt lucky this didn't show up in the kids' food. I don't plan to go back unless I start hearing some raves.
(2)Elaine C.
Who woulda thunk that Broad Ripple, Indianapolis would provide me with one of the finer meals I've had in a while? It's a totally college bar scene until you get to this place and wonder how the hell it came to be there. We came here because it was a brewery, but they only had one of their beers on tap at the moment. The Brugge Rouge was pretty good but they also had a good wine selection. I had three glasses of Cotes de Rhone--Louis Bernard and its been since my last trip to Paris that I've had a wine that.... French. It was so delicious. I would have had a 4th glass but they kicked me out. On the chalkboard they had a "Hoosier Salad" with locally grown greens, corn, green beans, tomatoes in a house vinaigrette. It was spectacular. If people ate most locally-grown vegetables, they would like veggies a lot more and we wouldn't have such a huge health problem. Speaking of health problems, we then had some Duck pate on crostini with grapes, apples, walnuts and pine nuts. Those two things with all the wine I was drinking was enough to put me in gastronomic heaven. Then came the mussels. We opted for the classic Belgian stock, 2 lbs of mussels and pomme frites with roasted garlic aioli & sherry vinegar with sea salt. They were delightful. We definitely got extra bread for the buttery stock. Why stop there? Crepe for desert. They have three options: Butter & Sugar, Nutella, or Marscapone cheese with oranges in Grand Marnier on top. Our server kindly obliged to put some Nutella IN the third option for us and call it a day. Yes, we are fatties. And it was delicious. Drunk. Fat. Happy. God Bless this place. [I do want to add, I really think this place should have real cloth napkins. First, cause mussels are messy and also because the quality of the food and drink here deserves it. And although our very sweet lip-ringed server Adam was really trying, I wish we were being served by someone that knew what was going on a little more.]
(5)Catherine F.
Walked down after a reunion with HG's friends from grade school, high school and college... Couldn't resist the "Bad Kitty" leipziger gose (my first sour beer). Tart and refreshing! Nice laid-back digs on a summer Sunday, with eclectic artwork and friendly service. Great people-watching on the deck adjacent to the old railroad greenway trail.
(4)Brendan S.
Take a break from the row of frat bars and pop in here for a real meal with a delicious beverage. Not only does this place make their own beer, they have delicious french inspired foods. I tried the Rouge Brugge beer which is a Belgium style that's a little more red. It was very yeasty/bready but filled with a delightful crisp Belgium flavor. I was also fortunate enough to sample a Rhone Valley red called Louis Bernard which was smooth as can be due to its extremely soft tannins. I would suggest that wine for sure! The good was great. Started out with an all locally grown veggie salad and a duck pate. Things always taste better fresh. For the main course some frites with mussels. Both of these had a number of sauces to pair with. And what better way to top it off that with a crepe that was loaded with nutella, cheese and some peaches soaked in grand marnier. Although the peaches were soaked a bit much. Parking was available for $5 next door. If you're looking to keep the night going there were TONS of bars and club-like places all along College Ave a block over. I only wish they had more of their house beers in stock when I was there.
(5)T. M. G.
I hate this fucking place, so why do I keep giving it chance after chance?- Oh, right: The food is good, and the beer is great. Too bad the service is completely abominable. No establishment that I have ever been to has had such consistently bad service. Brugge- Where do you find these people? What is your hiring process? Does one have to do a certain amount of cocaine each week to be considered Brugge material? Every host, every server, every cook, and almost every tender seems to be high on something or hungover. The hosts: No one ever seems even remotely happy when a customer walks in the door. They seem preoccupied and more often than not annoyed that they have to do anything at all. It actually seems as though they are in pain all the time. When they disappear behind those shiny metal doors to the kitchen are they being beaten by the cooks? Berated by the managers? Or are they reliving how humiliating it was to be fired from them promising career as a sandwich artist at Subway? The Servers: Even the servers at Brugge that are good are so damned weird that there is no way that they could get a job at any other restaurant- the way they saunter about like 90-year-old men regardless of their age (yes, all of them), their consistent distractedness, their complete ignorance of common server courtesies.- When I am done eating and I stop ordering beer there is a distinct possibility that I want my check. Oh, you need to go to the bathroom to do another line? I guess it can wait. But perhaps I'm being too harsh. Maybe these awkward folk are simply the victims of a hostile work environment. I have hated jobs before, but I have never looked as miserable as these people (at least I hope not). Maybe the owner is beating them with whips? Maybe he is doping them with horse tranquilizers? I don't know. If you have to go to Brugge, go upstairs. There, the service is typically rude but prompt. If at all possible sit outside. The fresh air must do something to these people.- My single pleasant experience at Brugge was outside. If you order food the mussels and the stews are phenomenal, but don't ask for more bread.- You might make your server cry.- Seriously, it almost happened to me. I don't know why. It's not like I was asking for free bread. Extra bread is on the menu. It costs $0.75. The beer is truly something you won't find anywhere else in Indy. Too bad they have had so many bottling issues. I would much rather just buy the beer somewhere else. Harvey, Very Bad Kitty, the Tripel de Ripple are hard to beat and almost always on tap. If you get there at the right time of year you might be able to find something extra special as well. Brugge also has a handful of guest taps that won't disappoint. I've found Upland, Founders, Bells, Dark Horse... just name a few. Unfortunately, until the owners of Brugge start hiring competent servers and hosts (or start providing them with affordable mental health care) I will not return. I am tired of spending $20/person for such pathetic "service."
(2)Libbie V.
Really now. This place has 93 reviews. Is anyone actually going to read this? Anyway, I love this place and have been coming here since they opened. I have never been disappointed with the Brugge. Things that keep me coming back: their own Belgian style beers, buckets of mussels served in a large variety of different flavorful broths, crisp frites served in cones with a multitude of housemade dipping sauces, the restaurant location and outdoor seating, the cool tables with the cone holes in them, and their beef Carbonnade stew and their Waterzooi fish stew on a cold Indiana winter day. Thanks Brugge for always being there for me.
(5)J H.
I'm a huge fan of the scrambled egg crepe (with roasted tomatoes, dubbel glazed onions and a little swiss cheese) and the spinach salad with the mustard creme fraiche dressing is to die for! That's only part of their menu as they also offer amazing mussels or "Moules Frites" (try the citron version) and mitrailettes (belgian sandwiches piled high with frites). If you order the mussels be sure to get an extra serving of bread to soak up all the yummy juices! I also highly recommend their beers if you're looking for something off the beaten path. If you want a nice, refreshing sour beer reminiscent of overly tart lemonade try the Bad Kitty. If you're looking for something a little more fruity try the Pooka (also sour). Beware though, they are high alcohol brews and just a few can make it a rough night!
(5)Kristi M.
Found this place because we had dinner and chatted with some locals about local breweries....off the beaten path down a cute walking path. Best sour I have ever had!!! Great bartender and wonderfully helpful staff! We did not eat here so i cannot comment on food but the beers were AWESOME and we took this trip to try all the craft brews in the area so for us, it was the best find of our Indiana trip!
(5)Marc N.
Great atmosphere... great place for mussels... great crepes... great beer... great service. If you are from out of town this is a go to restaurant. Wating for a table for dinner on weekends can be a little long, (up to an hour or longer) but well worth it in my opinion.
(5)Nichole H.
I really really really wanted to love this place. Fries with 10 different dipping sauces? Sounded like my idea of heaven. I'm going with 3 stars for now, but my husband's less-than-steller opinion may have been tainted by the fact that he was sick last week. I'm sure we'll be back (if only due to our friends who love the beer), and I'll update accordingly. I had a Triple de Ripple (spelling?) which was decent. Not much of a beer drinker, but it didn't appear that they had much else to offer. I wasn't blown away though. The fries were REALLY salty, which almost necessitated the use of those dipping sauces. We also ordered the sausage appetizer, and while the mustards were fantastic, the sausages were not. They were boring. I had the duck sandwich, which I thought was delicious, but it came with MOAR fries. Oy. I was already burnt out. Next time I'll remember. Hubby had the mussels which he found boring and bland. The service was not great. My friend had to ask for a water twice, and Aaron had to ask twice for sweetner for his Iced Tea more than once as well. Once the waiter brought the check, he disappeared. I asked another server to cash us out. They were fantastically busy though, so maybe that was a factor? Still not really acceptable, but it happens.
(3)Divya V.
We decided to break our dining rut this weekend and try something new. We heard about Brugge Braserie during the Yelp Elite Paleo party from the awesome guys at Outliers Brewing. This seems like a really cool place when it's warm out. There were limited tables available for dining so if you are in a large group I would not recommend this place. There is a bar upstairs as well. They have a good selection of beer on tap. I tried the Bloomington persimmon. I thought it was really good. We were told it was a 45 min wait for a table but we were seated in 25 mins! There were a few, albeit good & tasty options for vegetarians. We ordered the Portobello sandwich it comes with frites and two dipping sauces. The frites were really good ... I would not recommend the sweet chili sauce though; It's just sweet... no chili. The French bread was a bit too chewy but I liked the grilled vegetables. We also ordered a crepe with scrambled eggs, roasted tomato, beer glazed onions and cheese. This crepe was ridiculous. The flavors just work! We were pretty full but the dessert crepe was calling my name. It was peanut butter stuffed, drizzled with chocolate and honey and topped with chopped roasted peanuts. The warm crepe melted the peanut butter so when you cut into it ... it oozed out and mated with the chocolate and honey. Yummy!!
(4)Robin L.
Really awesome mussels. You must must must get the mussels when you're here. The mussel options are plentiful and really run the gamut from good 'ol Provençal to really out there flavor combinations. We opted for one of each--a usual suspect flavor and an "out of the mussel comfort zone" option--which was the Citron (lime, onion and jalapeno). The Citron was the best! Such a surprise as those flavors and mussels don't usually come together. And the Triple Ripple was all it was hyped up to be. So good!
(5)Joel F.
The upstairs is 21+ so it's great to be able to get away from families and younger kids. The staff is nice and friendly. The food and environment is unique to say the least. The "fritters" (fries) are by far my favorite. They come with dipping sauce and they're fun to mix together. The first time I was there I had the pork plate (I think) and it was just ok. Not really my idea of a meal. The second time I had a chicken plate and that was better. Though it was better, it wasn't enough to make me want to go back just because I can. I feel in my opinion this is more of a special occasion kind of place. If you are in the mood for something different then by all means try this place out....it definitely is worth a shot.
(3)Annissa M.
Finally crossed Brugge off of my Indy foodie bucket list, and I'm thinking I'll probably return before I move off into the sunset. The frites were some of the best I've ever had -- crispy yet with a little residual grease. We recommend the sea salt balsamic and Rosemary aioli dips. You can't really go wrong with any of the crepes or sandwiches. They brew their own beer and the trippel is what they're known for -- a little tip, they'll cut you off after 2 of those bad boys (10% alc). Would definitely come back with friends.
(5)Kasey L.
We are not mussel eaters, but I really like the chicken pesto sammie. My husband has tried the meatball (eh) and duck confit (yum!). My father-in-law cleaned his plate after eating the sausage sammie. I wish they didn't serve the fries on top of the sandwiches, but that must be a thing I just don't understand. The fries are the stars for us. Plentiful, well seasoned, hot, and crispy. I like that there are about 12 different sauce options, but I would LOVE if there were more sauces that were non-mayo based. The pesto and house made ketchup are great. We're kind of eh on the honey mustard equivalent and andalouse sauce. It would be great to see some other options that are cream or olive oil based! The vibe and flow of the restaurant are a little weird. You have to walk outside to get to the second floor, which isn't ideal when it's thunderstorming. I think the service is pretty average, but no specific incidents to complain about. Brugge is definitely a solid four stars. We've had two good experiences here and it's somewhere that I'll keep going back to. I like taking out of towners here to give them a little taste of Broad Ripple, and I love the "french fry restaurant?" reaction.
(4)Emily Elizabeth K.
Tripel de Ripple is a very effective beer. I said this last night, multiple times, after only one. Portobello sandwich was great. I loved all the sauces, especially spicy curry and pesto. My fries were overcooked, many of them I didn't eat, which was disappointing. They've been perfect in the past. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends, but for 2 dinners and 2 large beers, you can still have a tab under $30.
(4)Kristen W.
I love Brugge. I've never had the fortune of visiting Belgium but I love the taste of it at Brugge. Tripel de Ripple is an outstanding beer and the food is excellent.
(4)Amy P.
Terrible service! Took my son here about a month ago and the waitress was as slow as she was rude. I watched her to see exactly what was going on and why EVERYTHING took so long and realized that she served one table at a time, no checking with other tables for anything. No exceptions in over 30 minutes that I watched.
(1)Patricia N.
I've had some pretty great food the last couple of times here. Unfortunately, this last time they didn't have my favorite beer on tap - the Triple. I had to settle for the guest beer - "Pannepeut." Some must haves for me are: 1) Moules Frites - The Jamaican has a nice kick from the jalapeños. Garlic and limes are a plus. 2) Steak Frites / Steak & Eggs 3) Crepes Sauces - sweet chili & roasted garlic aioli
(4)Sarah K.
Amazing food. That would be my review in a nutshell, however, Brugge is one of the best places in Indy to grab a beer and just hangout with friends.. preferably over their amazingly awesome frites. Or a crepe. This place is on my list of places to take out-of-towners.. we always go here. It's too good not to!
(5)Chris F.
Love the frites and dipping options (my favorite is blue cheese dressing) and of course the beers. Underrated in my opinion is the beef stew; it's a must try in the winter.
(5)Michael B.
Had heard great reviews and was super excited to try the frites and sauces, but came away a little let down. Really like the location and atmosphere, and the tables made so the frites can hang out in the middle are great. The frites themselves were really good, but the sauces were a big disappointment. We tried all of them, and it definitely felt like quantity over quality. There were maybe 2-3 out of 12 that I wanted to try more than a couple of times, and maybe narrowing it down to a 5-6 better options would be helpful. Service was also pretty spotty, as we waited a long time between visits back to check on drinks and to order food. Overall love the idea, but the execution wasn't great when I went, and I'd rather just hit somewhere I know will be on point with a good meal with fries and good ole Heinz or bbq sauce.
(3)Stirling M.
When I first found Brugge about ten years ago, I was instantly a big fan. L'enorme is a wonderful and massive cone of french fires with awesome, house-made dipping sauces, the crepes are nice, and the mussels are great, but the service in recent years has gone way downhill. The last time I was there I saw my waiter maybe once, and he also stole my wife's water glass before we were ready to leave and acted like they were closing down even though the sign on the door said they were still open for another 45 minutes. The time before that the waiters were condescending and tried to talk myself, my wife, and my mom out of everything we tried to order, and the time before that we were forgotten about after we were seated for about 20 minutes. Management is clearly setting the wrong atmosphere in the restaurant, and the annoying service is starting to outweigh the good food.
(3)Aninda S.
Sadly had an ordinary experience this time round. The pooka (beer) was not something i'd try again. The frites were good as usual. However the chicken crepes were very salty. Those coupled with ordinary service = 3 stars :(
(3)Jennie T.
I'm not supposed to drink while I'm on my medication, so I'll admit: I cheated a little bit. I took a few sips of my boyfriend's beer flight. The Triple de Ripple was my favorite; it was really good. We were disappointed to learn that they didn't bottle any of their beers though. We'd have wanted to bring some home to share with our friends. This was the only restaurant in Indianapolis that we visited more than once. We came here two days in a row. The second day, we only had mussels and frites. We chose the creamy lemon broth for the mussels, and it was delicious. A pot of mussels plus a cone of frites was enough to satisfy the both of us. I'd definitely come back to Indianapolis for Brugge.
(5)Sonya A.
When all you want is a great snack and good beer.. Brugge is your best bet. Man I just adore the large order of fries and dipping sauces! LOVE IT! Don't miss it! And their triple is fantastic. Also drink the home brews there. I've had the moules, I've had the crepes..eh okay. They aren't anything to write home about. Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Location: 3/5
(3)Steve W.
I visited Brugge with the wife on Saturday for date night. This was my second visit and her first. She isn't a meat or seafood eater, but she was craving fries, and I knew just the place. We arrive around 8pm and were told there was a 40 minute wait. It was raining so the outdoor seating wasn't an option. Understandable wait time. We sat near the entrance for about 5 minutes and discussed whether to stay or walk down to Corner Wine Bar. We decided to stay, and ventured over to the bar for a drink while we waited. On our walk, the hostess told us she had a table ready for us. So our 40 minute wait actually took less than 10 minutes. We were seated at a 4 top in the middle of the downstairs room. A loud area, but we were happy to get a seat so quickly. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the menu. He told me about each of the Brugge beers, and brought me a sample of the one that sounded the best (the Stout). I had a pint and my wife had a couple glasses of wine. As previously stated, my wife is more of an herbavore, and went with the mushroom sandwich (glazed sweet onion, french dijon, crème fraiche, roasted red pepper) with fries. She didn't enjoy the way it was presented with the fries covering the sandwich, nor did she enjoy the mustard based sauce on the sandwich, but she did enjoy the fries. Again, the reason we came to Brugge was because she wanted good fries, so mission accomplished. I ordered the Mussels, which is clearly the best choice at Brugge. I orderd the Noir (brugge black beer, cheddar, bacon, walnuts). The combo was fantastic. As my wife didn't like the mustard sauce on her sandwich, she only ate the mushrooms and not the bread...so I happily used her bread to soak up more of my broth after my mussels were gone. My only complaint about the dish was that it was extremely salty. After discussing that with our waiter, he told me it varies night-to-night based on who is cooking. Either way it was tasty, I just couldn't drink the broth in the end. My only dislike was the sweet chili sauce, which was actually recommended by the waiter. It was very oily and didn't have a strong flavor. Not to worry, because when the waiter recommended it he promissed to switch it out for something else if I didn't like it. He followed through with the promise and and brought me the house made ketchup. The ketchup wasn't very complex, but when I mixed in a bit of the roasted garlic aoli it was a delicious combo. I also had the horseradish dipping sauce, which is good, but not as good as Twenty Tap's horesradish sauce. Back to the fries. After our meal, I asked how they cook the fries. The watier provided extreme detail into the process. He told me the type of oil, the cooking temperatures, and how many times and at what temperature the blanch the fries. I'm not going to write it here, because he basically told me the secrets to their amazing fries...which was probably more than he needed to share. All you really need to know is: The fries are amazing, but they are cooked in Peanut Oil, so beware if you have an allergy. Overall, it was a good expereince and a fun date night. Brugge is not a cheap dinner, but it is an enjoyable one. Go for the beer, mussels, and frites or maybe the duck sandwich if seafood isn't your thing.
(4)Jennifer L.
Not nominally a gastropub, they're as renowned for their Belgian beer as they are their food, and vice-versa. Brewing is generally not done on-site, but out in Terre Haute. Still, its beloved black, white and sweet Belgian Tripel de Ripple beers are special to Brugge and Brugge alone. Customers are limited to three Tripels: Like some potent margarita recipes or a mean pina colada, this beer is so smooth, you can't even tell how strong it's coming on. But enough about the Tripel. The crepes, mussels and pomme frites are the terrific triad here. Sauces are key, from the homemade dips for the fries (my favorites are the aioli and pesto) to the broth their Prince Edward Island mussels are steeped in. Saffron and buttery Provencal sauces are two of my favorites; red curry infuses the mussels with a musky, heady quality, and it's sooo good to sop up with bread at the end. But I've no deliberation about the best deal in this restaurant: the moules frites, two pounds of mussels and a cone of pomme frites with French bread for $16.95. That and a couple of Tripels (okay, I'm obsessed) should feed two.
(4)Olivia M.
Brugge, I know it's a little late, but will you be my valentine? Seriously. You have everything to offer. A classy yet cozy atmosphere. Knowledgeable waitstaff. I can bring you home to Mom & Dad and then some - my family loves you, my friends love you, people at my church love you. I see kids eating your Nutella crepes and it warms my heart (side note: those Nutella crepes are fabulous for adults, too). Then there's your menu. Delicious beers. Crispy fries with a wide variety of dipping sauces - I have yet to taste one I don't like, but my favorite is the sweet chili. I first tasted sweet chili while studying abroad in England, and I'm so happy that I can get it close to home! The Brussels sprout crepe - Brugge, if you're already taken for this year (I would understand why), could I at least have your Brussels sprout crepe? Whoever thought up that taste combination (roasted sprouts with goat cheese, fried capers, balsamic, and chili oil) deserves an award, and a big hug. I thought I would never be able to stray from the crepes, but I tried a friend's mussels during dinner last weekend, and they were so good that I might have to get them for myself next time. Thanks for being my favorite restaurant in Indianapolis. I hope we can see each other again soon!
(5)Ryan B.
This ranking is a 4 almost solely for the mussels. We ate outside just shortly after a rain storm, leaving me ultimately more concerned with avoiding a wet ass than with soaking up the general atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff was nice, and one of them even surprised my friend's daughter with a little toy dinosaur. Definitely not something he had to do...so it was a nice touch. I'm not much a fan of Belgian beer, and unfortunately this place's signature offerings were no exception. The mussels more than made up for this to a point where I might think...no matter how good the beer was it still would have played second fiddle. Hell, we had several other dishes as well...and I can't even remember what they were at this point. Overall, I'd definitely go back if invited...but am not sure I'd go of my own accord.
(4)Veronica P.
Brugge is our family favorite. It had been a while since our last visit and we each had something new. Tonight I had the shaved brussel sprout crepe. The walnuts, fried capers and goat cheese paired nicely with the Brussel sprouts. Others had the duck confit sandwich, the veal sandwich, steak and eggs, and the duck confit crepe. For staters we had the charcuterie plate and cheese plate. Sad to say we had no room for the persimmon crepe. As always it was delish.
(4)Benjamin R.
Cool place and the fries are really good. Tripel de Ripple beer is great if you like that Belgian style. Beyond that, if you're not into mussels there's not a lot worth getting excited about here.
(3)Matthew P.
Overall a great experience! When I walked in, I was instructed to head upstairs by the hostess. The upstairs area was nice with a whole extra bar. The service was top notch all the way through. He had great recommendations when asked and was always present throughout the service. I was disappointed to find out Brugge no longer caries fresh oysters, but I understand because they can be a hassle to keep. I ordered the mussels with the Provencal treatment, fries, and a Belgian endive salad. All of it was fresh and so tasty. I believe Brugge has the best mussels in Indy. Oh, and I saved the best for last...the beer. Brugge has always had the best Belgian beer around. The Tripel is awesome. Brugge's tripel has a slight funk to it which gives it a unique and great taste. Also, the tripel is 10% abv! They always seem to have a sour as well. This time the sour was Hervey, sour ale aged with blackberries. It was light for a sour with fruitiness on the back end...very delicious.
(4)Steve P.
Nothing screams Belgium like curry muscles. Nonetheless, I recommend them wholeheartedly! Great beers too btw.
(4)Michael C.
Five stars is maybe a slight stretch, but only slight. It's the only Belgian place in Indy, the food and beer are very good, and now that I think about it, it's probably the best Belgian restaurant I've eaten at outside of Belgium. It says here on Yelp it's not good for kids but it is. They even have a kids menu, and my oldest enjoys the PB&J crêpe. As a general rule, you can't go wrong with the mussels, but last time I got a sandwich and it was quite tasty. Also the charcuterie is top notch. All the beers are good, but the Triple de Ripple is the obvious choice for those who want something different and intoxicating.
(5)Benjamin M.
Great food and great drink are always a wonderful combination and Brugge Brasserie delivered both during my recent visit. I took Misti Y's great advice and focused on three things: mussels, frites and beer. Of course this was after fighting to find a parking spot outside (limited and busy) and then lucking into a seat at the small bar. I gazed at the dozen of mouthwatering mussel options while my stomach attempted to beat my brain into a decision. I eventually asked the bartender his recommendation and luckily he mentioned one of the versions I was eying up: Classic Blue. While waiting for my meal, I sipped on a His Excellency Dubbel, one of their own smooth, semi-strong dark ales. I also looked over their other drink options and was shocked, yet impressed, to see Victory's Golden Monkey (PA) in bottles. Well done. Eventually the bartender delivered a massive pot, filled with two pounds of mussels topped with blue cheese and bacon, as well as a cone of frites and a slice of French Bread. I wasn't sure if I could finish the whole thing and came pretty darn close, only leaving a few drowning stragglers behind. Naturally, the bread continually begged to be dipped into the sauce and I happily obliged, leaving no trace it ever existed. Brugge was an excellent place to partake in such a heavenly, Belgian trinity. I'd definitely return again. 4.5 Stars. #600
(4)Aimee N.
Saw the reviews on Yelp! and knew I had to come and try it while in town since I was looking for a good charcuterie plate. I was able to get a table right away and server came by pretty quickly to take my drink order. Very similar to what I was used to in France, service is very laid back and they give you as much time as you need to enjoy your meal. I ended up ordering the charcuterie sampler which came with a variety of cuts of meat and cheese. Can easily feed 2-3 people. I used this as my meal and could only eat a little over half of the plate. I also ordered a small frites and chose the hot curry and roasted garlic aoili as my dipping sauces. The tables were cool, each side had a circular opening to put the frites since they are served in a cone. Nice place to try, if I am back in the area would recommend bringing a second person to share multiple dishes
(4)Stephanie S.
The White beer is amazing, we ordered two of these and shared the mussels with frites, so delicious! The garlic aioli was particularly delicious. The mussels are served with a chunk of baguette for you to soak up the savory juice in the bottom of the pan, which was wonderful. We frequently order whatever a restaurants specialty is because if anything they should be amazing at that, well Brugge didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is great, service on point and worth the cost. Next time we will be sure to bring out-of-towners as this is a shining gem of a restaurant (and experience) in our beautiful city. Well done Brugge!
(5)Billy P.
Brugge is a family favorite for us. The food is always awesome and the beer selection is great, too. Rotating taps included the Outlier Rye this time! Love it! My daughter had the steak and eggs. The steak was cooked to perfection and the eggs were just how she likes them. My youngest son had the Duck Confit Mitraillette. My wife and I both had Crepes. Mine was the Duck Breast and hers was the Brussel Sprouts. We woild both order these again. Our server had waited on us before several times and was friendly and helpful as usual. Experiences like these are the norm and the reason that we have been guests at Brugge since 2007.
(5)Pete F.
I love French fries but don't get to have them very often, but when I get to have them I go to Brugge. They have arguably some of the best fries in town and they come with 10+ home made sauces. The mussels are fantastic and have been spot on every time.
(4)Tiffany G.
Amazing. One of my most favorite restaurants in Indianapolis. The frites are amazing, especially with the pesto and garlic dips. I love the crepes, they are delicious and the perfect size. My favorite is the artichoke crepe, delicious. Their beers are unique and tasty, and there's a very good selection. Must go!
(5)Stefan M.
FRITES!!!! (..oh and beer and mussells and crepes as well.) I love their Frites. It might be because of the accompanying sauces tyou can choose from but whatever it is I definitley crave them. Now, I am not the biggest (cooked) seafood fan (i know, i know...) but their mussells are super tasty! I love picking the seasoning/sauce/broth they come in and look forward to trying all of them. In this instance we went with the red curry whcih had a good amount of spice. Perfect for sharing. The duck crepes is my old standby and was better than I remeber on this visit. I was kinda shocked to see that more of thier in house beers werent available and in speaking to a friend we were dining with found out that recently they are only featuring one or two at a time of thein own brews. Not too sure why but I hope this changes. great outdoor seating and I love the large round table in the back for groups (plus their is a hole in the table to put your cone of frites!!!)
(4)Chelsea K.
First, let me say that the staff here could use some training on how to deal with people. Every time I've eaten at this place I've had to wait at least 5 minutes for someone to show up at the hostess stand to be seated. Typically a waiter or waitress would walk past in that time and completely ignore me, whereas a simple, "Someone will be with you in a minute" would be nice. Every experience with a waiter/waitress has also been unpleasant. They have always been gruff and actually seemed annoyed that they have a table to serve. I must say that their mussels are very good. Their sandwiches, however, are disgusting. They put the fries all over the sandwiches, so you have to dig through the fries just to get to your sandwich. The last time I was there I got the grilled chicken breast sandwich with pesto, which I was pretty excited for. There was barely any mozzarella on it and the pesto was so oily the bread was completely soaked and squishy. The chicken breast itself wasn't even seasoned. I ate maybe 1/4 of it before giving up, fearful that the food was going to give me a stomach ache. As others have mentioned, the fries are very salty. I like all of the fry dips I have had (homemade ketchup, sea salt and sherry vinegar, the aiolis). The dessert crepes are very good, and I also like all of the house beers I have tried from there. Overall, I only go here when my friends want to, and I stick to fries, dessert crepes, and the beers. If you like mussels this place is probably for you. If you're very irritated by bad service, don't go here.
(2)Thu N.
Hands down best place for mussels and/or french fries in the city! I had to update this and make sure everyone knew. Service was only okay when we went this time as it was slow. But it WAS NYE. Somehow this is the second year in a row we have found ourselves here for New Years Eve. Food is great. And there was hardly a wait for Friday night, big holiday, etc... My favorite sauces are the Provencal, Classic, Beurre Blanc, and Citron The reason it didn't get 5 stars this time is because this is the 3rd time we've been here and they have been out of Tripel
(4)Jeremy H.
This place is amazing - we go out of our way to stop here when driving through Indianapolis! It's a really cute Belgian restaurant, with mussels, frites (fries), house-brewed beer and crepes. All of the mussels come with 2 pounds and they have a ton of different broth flavors available. The red curry is really really good. It's also served with some crusty french bread that is great for dipping in the tasty broth. Every table in the restaurant has holes cut in the table that are perfect for holding the frites. The fries are thin, crispy and delicious - and most entrees come with your choice of two sauces. The blue cheese and curry sauces were our favorites! They also brew excellent Belgian beer and have a variety of guest brews (but I recommend getting their beer) In particular, they brew sour beers, which are really really good. If you haven't tried sour beers before, they are definitely different from your usual brew...but worth a try. I personally love them! I've only been here for lunches - and never had trouble parking in the private lot. The service has always been fast and friendly. I highly recommend it!
(5)Erin C.
Stumbled upon a best-kept secret! Visiting from out of town and ate here on a whim--had no idea that we struck gold! The food was incredible! Had the shaved Brussels sprouts crepe with goat cheese, walnuts, balsamic, and fried capers--thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Generous portion too, certainly couldn't finish it all. They brew their own beer, so I tried a flight of 3. As a self-professed beer snob, I was impressed! Recommend their "black" beer. You also MUST try the Belgian style fries. The mustard sauce was particularly delicious. Relaxed, friendly, non-presumptuous atmosphere. If I'm ever back in Indiana, I'd go out of my way to come back here.
(5)Mike P.
I contemplated between 4 & 5 stars... Never ever have been to BB but have always dreamt about frittes & mussels & crepes to reminisce about my weekend in Brugge 5 years ago. love love! Food was absolutely amazing. Three amigos = l'enorme frittes is perfect. We got all the sauces [most are delicious] and had more than enough fries. Divided by 3 is a wonderful deal. All of us got crepes of different types [sausage, duck breast & artichoke hearts].
(5)James T.
Food = 2 Price = 2 Experience = 1 I really liked this place in the past. It's now a shell of it's former self. Slow service, bad attitude from the terrible server and fries that looked like they were from the bottom of the fryer. Mostly, it was to the terrible waitress that turned us off... she had a horrible attitude. P.S. the floor under our table looked like a disaster zone full of kids snacks left by the former user... the waitress didn't even offer to clean it up... THIS PLACE IS OFFICIAlLY OFF MY LIST!
(2)Nebiyu M.
The Brugge is a great place to pickup some wonderful mussels and pomme frites. However they continually disappoint by being out of their delicious Tripple de Ripple. The best local brew in the city....hands down. But its never available. My wife and I will stop in and if the Tripple isn't listed on the board we go elsewhere. This has happened three times in the past few months and I hope to one day have a meal.....and my preferred beer at Brugge.
(2)J P.
Brugge has been a top pick of mine since they opened several years ago. I brought most of my out-of-town visiting guest here, and it was always a great experience. It had a great dose of relaxed atmosphere with smartly done food and brews. Unfortunately, todays Brugge is not what it used to be. My last 3 visits over the summer, were entirely disappointing. Three times in a row, the Frites, that is the Brugge hallmark, and has been one of the best fry's in Indy at one time, were unservable. The fries should have never left the kitchen. The cones filled with tiny broken end pieces and nary an entire fry in any of the orders we received. Now, this was corrected when pointed out to our server, a very nice guy. But, really, three visits in a row? That is a pattern. A few of the entrees I have had over the years, such as Steak Frites, is not worth ordering any longer. The mussels are still good, perhaps not up to the best of where they were in the past, but still nice. Overall, the food just seems highly neglected and not much put into it at all. Additionally, there are several very nice servers at Brugge who were helpful each time I've had these issues. However, there are a few employees who have some of the worst attitudes I have ever experienced in at a restaurant. In fact, the host at my last visit, was an incredible jerk. I just can't imagine why someone would put him in the front of the house, even in a laid-back establishment. It was rather embarrassing as I brought guests to have a good time and no one was looking for 4 stars by any means, just a relaxing bite and beers and a few drinks. Overall, I just can't recommend Brugge any longer to anyone. As sad as it is for me to write: I think this last visit, in fact, will be my last,. I do hope some new management or energy does a bit of an overhaul to, what once was, an Indy hallmark.
(2)Emily V.
The beer was incredibly disappointing. the only one worth mentioning was the milk stout. We also noticed they had more guest taps then their own beer - definite red flag. Staff was really nice and attentive, and the physical ambiance was lovely. I liked the copper tables and wood walls. We didn't eat, so I can't remark on the food. But as a craft beer enthusiast, I would not return or recommend to anyone.
(2)Petra J.
Not what it used to be. We used to love Brugge for the great french fries and flavorful mussels. I have to agree with some of the other reviewers though - quality went down over the last couple of months. Our mussels were of low quality - did not taste fresh at all, also many mussels were closed. The french fries: instead of the usual tasty, crispy french fries - we got a lump of greasy fries sticking together. Not sure what happened with this place. We won't go there anymore - too bad used to be one of our favorite places.
(1)Giggli T.
Great food! ... My only issues was the service..VERY spotty. But the delicious food makes up for it. Started out w/ a Small Frites. It was great -- we got the curry and vinegar. Vinegar was better even tho it was basic. For entree, I got the mussels. Yea, the 2 pounds. I picked the Jamaican seasoning. For the fries, Curried mayo and Sweet Chili. Wow! Everything was delicious except the curried mayo. There were TONS of mussels. This one is definitely enough for 2 ppl. Will be back!!!!!
(4)Whitnie E.
Oh how I love Brugge! My sister and I came here on Friday hoping to take advantage of the patio (no luck with that, but we still had a great time!). We tried the charcuterie and cheese platter and were very impressed with their house made meats. The ham was especially good. The cheese was also very good, and my only complaint is that there was not enough of it! We also enjoyed the walnuts, almonds, & apple slices. The only thing we were not really big fans of was the pate, but we are not really pate people, so that explains it. It tasted good, but I didn't like the gamey aftertaste. We split a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc which was delicious and a great pair. Next up, we ordered the Chili flavored mussels and with the frites ordered the aioli sauce and pesto for dipping. I have to say, the pesto was a heat of the moment decision, but it was so good with the frites! It was a complete change from the heavier aioli dipping sauce; it was fresh and light tasting. We really enjoyed the mussels, except the moment when I ate a whole chili. That was not very enjoyable. The frites were so good (and we were feeling the affects of the wine) that we had to order another round. Those things are so good! Next time I come here, I will make sure I get there in time to snag a spot on the patio, relax and enjoy some white wine and mussels. Such a good Broad Ripple hang out place!
(4)Krista A.
Brugge is weird to me. I love going there to get a giant order of frites with all of the homemade sauces. YUM. They also have a killer Nutella dessert crepe, but let's face it - Nutella makes anything pretty good. What's weird is that so many things on the many look and sound like they would be phenomenal. But I have tried several of their crepes and other dishes and have never been very impressed. They never seem to be properly seasoned, and just leave something to be desired. I'm never tempted to take my leftovers home. That being said, this is a great place to go with a friend for drinks and to share some frites!
(3)Darci W.
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Indy. The mussels and frites are to die for! I love the variety of dipping sauces for the frites and variety of cooking sauces for the mussles. And the bread to dunk in the mussel sauce just makes the meal beyond perfect! With as many times as we've eaten here, I'm surprised that the mussels are always perfectly cooked. My kids love watching their crepes being made. I swear, I would eat here every week if it weren't so unhealthy to be devouring those frites non-stop!
(5)Kemi A.
For me, eating mussels can be a scary event. I am always scared I will bite down on a stone. My sister recommended the meal here so I got the provencal (also got the duck sandwich to go). The frites were very tasty. I was eating for one so the meal was a bit too much for me. I ended up taking half the mussels home with me. Very yummy. Would def come back. Decor is very bar like in view. I came in the afternoon so it was practically empty. I have read it can appear worse when restuarant is crowded.
(4)Jon A.
There are 3 official languages of Belgium: Dutch, French & German; to boot, there is not a language known as "Belgian." Thus, a shifty, fickle bunch. I'm searching here for reasons for the pretty fickle thing that are the experiences at Brugge. Thankfully, their beer is mighty consistent and strong and good, so maybe that's what they're falling back on. Alas... the frites weren't puttin' on the ritz this go 'round -- not as deeply fried, not as rich -- the meatloaf rested on its laurels too much and was more loafy than meaty. Speaking of laurels, loafing & on the fritz... the service. The host here is so damn huggable. He looks like my older brother. Can he please be our server every time? Or, Kevin? is it? That guy rules. And the shaggy young guy that serves upstairs. Every time we've worked outside this trio... it's a big fail. She was sort of a cross between a skittish doe and a jaded turtle. Specific issue: she ignored my table mate / partner / love of my life and that just puts me in a pretty harried mood. However... the wapahani special belgian brown sent my head across the cosmos from wapakoneta to wanamaker. Hi Belgium, Hi Brugge, decide on a language, decide on a pointed way of service! PS I love your bier.
(3)Angela D.
Love the Broad Ripple vibe, and Brugge did not disappoint. I had a cheese tray with a suprisingly good assortment of artisan cheeses, fruits, nuts and breads (for what looked liked a college bar at first glance) and nice glass of wine to start. I finished with Duck Confit sandwich and their famous frites. The duck was perfectly cooked and the cherry and mustard sauce was a perfect accent for it! The frites are similar to thick handcut fries, but are not in the least soggy, they are also not bettered. Just cooked perfectly. The sauces for the frites are a huge bonus, I tried the sea salt and sherry vinegar and roasted garlic aioli. Just when you thought the fried couldn't get any tastier :) Prices are quite reasonable for the generous (but not grossly oversized) portions. My coworker had a couple of the beers, and was really happy with the waitresses recommendations. Definitely gets croweded at the usual times, so if you don't want to wait, or have a loud crowd to content with go at an off time. We went in the winter, hoping to go in the summer too since the outdoor area looks pretty cool to hang out and grab a bite in.
(4)Joseph D.
The service here is always marginal at best but the food is so good I just don't care.
(4)Leigh H.
Fantastic service by Kristen and great conversations with Squeak! Mussels were AMAZING! Salad was Fantastic! And for some reason the iced tea was the best I have ever had. And I have had a lot of iced tea. A++++
(5)Felix M.
We came there for lunch. The service was excellent; Noah was friendly and knowledgeable about the specials, beer, local area, and food. We had the duck confit, fries, and duck breast/ hot curry/ blue cheese crepe. I had the fries with the home made mayo and ketchup, both were excellent. Fries were fantastic. The duck confit was very flavorful with the cherry compote (I could have used more compote or sauce). The crepe was absolutely phenomenal. Big, bold, flavors in a light crepe. I had a flight of great beer. The Tripel and Black were the best. Had a delicious guest bourbon barrel aged stout. Will definitely visit again when I'm in Indy.
(5)Ron S.
Try as I might, I just can't be more than lukewarm about this place after about three visits. The ambiance and the beer selection and of course the frites bring me back, but many things seem to detract from the experience. First, the service is slow and the waiters and waitresses do not appear that cordial. In addition, the entrees (but especially the sandwiches) always underwhelm me and they are overpriced. The meatball sandwich was the lone entree I have enjoyed here but you can get a meatball sandwich anywhere really. In spite of this, I do intend to come back for more because of the great selection of beers and the frites with the sauces bring me back to Europe. The red curry and Dijon mustard are my personal favorites but definitely experiment. Overall, I think this place is mostly hype but I think this is a good place for an afternoon tipple with the buddies to share a large bowl of "frites"
(3)Matt F.
We love to travel and a trip to Brussels and Brugge was on the agenda for next summer. Then my wife got knocked up. And when I catch the guy who did it, there will be hell to pay. Fortunately, we can still head to Brugge Brasserie for some tasty grub and brew. Well, my wife will have to wait a while longer for the brew. The beers are a good example of the style and the Tripel De Ripple usually finds itself in my mouth (hey, I didn't know it was that kind of review). I could probably eat a cone of their fries and delicious sauces for every meal. Don't let my physique fool you...I'm not yet to that level of gluttony. As Rachel said, the seating situation is often a mess. The dining area is small and there is often confusion about which tables are ready and who is next in line. Just go when the weather is nice and sit outside.
(4)Rachael W.
I can't decide if I should give them 1 star or two. The beer and the "frites" are great and that is where the greatness comes to a screeching halt. The service is the worst I have ever experienced in my 30 years on this planet. Generally when approaching a host stand someone is there with a smile and greeting. Well, not so here. I have had to walk the host through this on multiple occasions. Me: Cocked eyebrow, "Hello? There will be 2 of us for dinner......We would like to sit outside." Host: Continue holding blank stare, check. Once seated, (fingers crossed that the table has been wiped off!) you can expect a wait from 5-15 mins to be acknowledged, It's a crap shoot, literally. Hopefully you won't get the server that looks as though she will burst into tears at any moment. Me: "Can you tell me about the beers you have on tap tonight?" Server: Crinkled up eyebrows, trembling chin, "B-b-beers.....?" I don't want to pay $20 per person for HORRIBLE service no matter how good the meal or beer. I find it highly unlikely that I will be back.
(2)E H.
The food and beer deserved 4 stars, but the staff deserves 2 stars. I had a blue cheese and chicken crepe, which was delicious and very well done. My friend had the steak frite and some tasty dipping sauce. The portions are large and the kitchen mostly seems to know what it is doing. It may be a Belgian thing, but everything was very salty. We tried two beers, the Reindeer Games and the Tripel. The first was too heavy for my tastes, but well flavored. The second was the mildest tripel I have had anywhere, and I would definitely get it again. But the staff were not helping themselves. Granted, it was New Years Day and perhaps they all had pounding hangovers and hadn't slept the night before, but that isn't my problem and, in my experience as a server, no one cares about your excuses when they are hungry! The host seemed to have a chip on his shoulder about something, and the waitress hardly said ten words to us the whole time. It took me 15 minutes to get a refill on a water. The host also asked if we would like to sit at the bar in front of the kitchen, which is also right next to the door. If we had we would have been cold and bathed in the smell of the deep fryer.
(3)Kent G.
Very good beer of their own, and also a good list of guest beers. Everything here is Belgian inspired and very tasty. By all means try their signature dish, the moules/frites (mussels & fries). But be warned that while the mussels are excellent and well prepared, the so-called frites are just regular American fries and nothing at all like real Belgian frites. They're very good fries, but NOT frites! This is my only serious complaint her. The place can get very crowded on weekends, which is definitely something to be aware of.
(4)Myra G.
Amazing fries and sandwiches. The beer sampler was the perfect complement on a warm afternoon on the patio. I wish we would have had room for dessert, but the portions are generous and we were stuffed! Highly recommended.
(5)Vanessa G.
Crowded on a Tues nite -even at 7pm so I ended up at the crepe bar. Service was fine to me. I love beer - so Triple de Ripple is a must ! Ordered duck confit sandwich bc it seemed too hot of a day to have mussels. Let me say that the frites were the surprise winning side dish & NOT the duck sandwich (bland, not enough cherry to balance the mustard flv). While the beer & frites take me back to travels in Belgium...the sandwich left me disappointed. I'd come back for TrD Ripple and frites/sauces.
(3)Nick H.
I have only been here a handful of times, and I need to visit more often. The fare is rooted in French and Belgian cuisine with an American twist, and it's delicious. The downstairs area is casual and cozy with the upstairs having more of a sports bar vibe. Brugge is great for three things: mussels, beer, and fries. The impressive selection of moules frites (mussels) is accompanied by varying sauces which everyone should try; especially the Provencal sauce. If bivalves aren't your thing, then choose from the assorted sandwiches and dinner crepes. Main courses aside, one should never leave Brugge without having some fries and some beer. The fries are great by themselves, but you should make some selections from the menagerie of tasty dipping sauces. Good beer is a highly subjective topic, so I cannot advise which is best nor would I attempt to do so. However, the Triple de Ripple is my favorite. Alas, the establishment strictly enforces its two drink maximum for this beer due to its potency. If your hunger is not completely obliterated after your meal, then order a dessert crepe. Once you leave Brugge, the only indulgence you will be wanting is a cigarette.
(4)Mark H.
Brugge is a great choice simply for the quality and flavor of their foods. Amazing frites, mussels, and some ingenious crepes. The duck confit crepe is close to heaven on a plate. So why the 2 stars? Well, on multiple occasions Brugges has failed to deliver the food in any manner which could be considered pleasant. While dining or attempting to dine at Brugge I've encountered ambivalent hostesses, a phone that goes unanswered, no take-out service, and wait staff that would rather flip the table than smile at you. Makes it pretty tough to drop $20-30 a person if your service is laughable. Unfortunately I have simply crossed Brugge off my list when entertaining friends or looking for a date night dinner. I really wish the owners of Brugge would fix this problem. It's nothing too difficult to solve. Just staff your establishment with people who understand that Customers are valuable. Offering take-out service would go a long way as well. At least then I could skip the aloof attitudes and just enjoy a great tasting meal.
(2)Jayelynn W.
Let me start by saying that moving out of Indianapolis and away from my family and friends was very hard. Leaving my favorite eateries was even worse! When you walk in and can watch them making crepes while you wait for at table, is enough to make you want to jump the bar and steal the jar of Nutella from the chef. Take a deep breath and hold it together - I promise it will be worth it. Go over to bar and grab one of their tasty beers - my favorite is the Pooka - a nice sour ale that I (not a beer drinker) has grown to love. As you look over the menu and try very hard to make a decision, let me offer a few tips. The Brugge Sausage Board is a great way to start the meal; sausage, mustard, cheese, pine nuts, etc. Both of the stews are delicious. I prefer the Waterzooi - the Belgian fish stew my husband usually orders and I munch on. I must admit I haven't had any of the crepes on the menu, usually opting for the crepe du jour special. The mussels are fantastic. I prefer the Cajun with andouille sausage, tomatoes and spices or the Noir with their Black beer, cheddar cheese, bacon and walnuts. You cannot go wrong with the Steak and Eggs - my favorite on the menu! The hanger steak is always cooked properly and seasoned to perfection with simple salt and pepper. It's then topped with two sunny-side up eggs and a layer of frites with your choice of dipping sauce. The dipping sauce choice will be equaly as difficult. I always go for two cups of the roasted garlic aioli. I'm not kidding - if they jarred it, I'd be getting a weekly shipment in Arizona. My husband prefers the plain aioli and the horseradish sauce. My parents are very picky eaters, but I convinced them to go try the "weird" food at Brugge one weekend. My father loved the Belgian style veal and pork meatloaf with blue cheese. My mom opted for the grilled chicken sandwich with tomato confit, fresh herb pesto and fresh mozzarella - my alternative if I'm not in the mood for Steak and Eggs. My husband loves the duck confit sandwich with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leeks. I never thought I'd find duck tasty, but this sandwich is delicious! As for dessert, you cannot leave - no matter how full you feel - without having a Nutella crepe with raspberry sauce (no creme fraiche for me). Split it among the table if you have to, but get it. You will be licking the plate when you realize that the last bite is gone. You will have to pay to park on Friday and Saturday nights, but finding a spot is not usually an issue and it's only $5. Be prepared for a wait if you're with a large group on those nights as well. As long as all parties are over 21 you can sit upstairs and that will help with the wait. Lastly, Sqeek and Noah are the best servers I've ever had at any restaurant. They can describe the menu, in great detail, from memory and offer the perfect beer pairings. They are friendly and will remember you when you come back. What I miss most is visiting with both of them on Sunday mornings for lunch with my husband. We've gotten to know both of them well and always make a point to be seated in their sections when we return home for a visit.
(5)Rene L.
What a great brew pub and eclectic food find! Brews of great quality Belgium style. Food is excellent....variety of muscles, crepes (not breakfast), stews, soups and other. Knowledgeable staff and great service. A must if in Indianapolis.
(5)Paula K.
I indulged in the largest cone of fries I have ever seen, I think they came with 10 types of dipping sauce, the garlic was my favorite! I had one of the fruity beers, it was pink and it was very tasty. We ordered several pots of mussels, the portions were large and the broth selection was fantastic. Service was very good, like the casual outdoor seating. I don't live in Indy so as a visitor, I thought Brugge was A-OK!
(3)Jonathan K.
This is a favorite spot for the family; we eat here at least once per month. Good frites, amazing sauces, fantastic beer. I haven't said anything else that most other rabid fans haven't. I don't know what I waited so long to try the stew. Fantastic stuff. Just about everything I've had here has been good. The only item I didn't like was the crepe with ham and goat cheese. The mustard was a little too strong for it.
(5)Emily U.
I know this is a harsh thing to say to anyone or anything, but I think Brugge needs to grow up. It was a real contender on the Indianapolis dining scene when it debuted a few years ago; it offered a unique concept, specializing in local brews and something outside the sports-bar-and-grill-type food that's ubiquitous in central Indiana. But nothing seems to have changed since then, and a lot more establishments are challenging the status quo. Each time I've been to Brugge, I'm a little less enchanted by the experience. And that's hard to do when one of your central offerings are French fries with myriad things to dip them in. I do still like the fries, though I've never drooled over any of the sauces I've tried (though the Dijon/maple syrup one is pretty good). The veggie crepes are just so-so. The last time I went, I sampled the Portobello, artichoke, roasted tomato crepe, which was not served crepe-style, but more like a taco salad with the crepe as a bowl, and the flavor was completely overpowered by the acidity of the tomatoes. It needed some kind of sauce and different proportions and to be served like a crepe, not a stew in a crepe basket. While waiting for a table, the bartender declined to give me a taste of a beer I was considering ("we're not allowed to give samples"), which is the first time I've ever heard that anywhere and which seemed especially unfriendly in given central Indiana's current climate of microbrew-fanaticism. I'm not a huge fan of Belgian-style ales (too sweet; get me drunk too quickly) and, if I'm not in the mood for one when I'm here, I usually have a tough time picking out something to imbibe. But I had to cast my lot with the IPA I was not allowed to preview. That just added to the general blah vibe that characterized the bartender, our server and the place in general. No one seems to smile here. I do kinda get why people love Brugge, but it's starting to seem overrated to me.
(3)Jeremy R.
The stars are for the food. The fries, mussels, and crepes are mouth-watering! However, the service is hit or miss and more often than not, it's miss. On this particular evening, the waiter was outwardly annoyed that we came in at 10pm and disgruntledly sat us. He carried this attitude throughout the entire meal and made no attempt to even fake niceness. 1 star for service. I'd still come back for the food, though.
(4)Rowan H.
First, they brew some of the finest beers I have ever tried. The Triple and Black are my two favorite beers from anywhere. Period. The Black is smooth and heavy and a great beer to enjoy in the Fall or Winter. It is perfect. The Triple has a great sharp flavor that goes down easy. I like it better than Chimay or Duvel or any of the other great Belgian fine ales. I will have to admit that the last couple times I have been to Brugge, the triple was served warm. Not room temperature warm, but lukewarm. It was actually undrinkable. When I asked the barkeep about it, he gave me some lame excuse and acted very inconvenienced to get me a different beer. It was strange and I won't hold it against them, too much. If you get anything but the frittes and Mussels, you will probably be disappointed. The other food isn't bad, but it is just average in my book. The Mussels are fantastic...you can't go wrong with any of the flavors. I enjoyed the Provencal and Red Curry, but I have heard that the Classic Blue is fantastic, too. The Poplar Syrup + French Dijon is easily the best dipping sauce. It is sweet yet has a nice kick with the mustard. Great place and I am never disappointed!
(4)Luan N.
I left dinner plans up to Paul on day 2, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Provencal moules frites in which the mussels were cooked in a broth of french butter, herbs, shallot, garlic, and chardonnay. I didn't quite taste the butter and herbs, but I nevertheless enjoyed the mussels. The best part of the frites, we got to choose 2 out of the 11 condiments. I felt like a wide-eyed kid in a candy store. There were so many enticing flavors like sweet chilli, popular syrup / french dijon, hot curry, sea salt w/ sherry vinegar; but I opted for the roasted garlic aioli and fresh herb pesto. Paul ordered the steak frites which had a nice pepper coated layer. Amish got the wit beer battered cod crepe. I think they could have seasoned the cod a little more, but the crepe and filling was amazing. What won me over the top with Brugge was the beer. I liked the microbrewed Triple de Ripple so much, I went to the liquor store next door to get me a 750ml bottle for my trip back to Chicago. Yes, that was my honky tonk version of duty free shopping at an international airport before returning home.
(5)Me G.
We come here at least four times a month. Sad thing is that they don't recognize you despite us ordering the same thing every time. Oh well, fries are killers. Steak and egg a great paleo option.
(5)Deuce D.
What a waste. I used to avoid Brugge because the food was good, but the service was awful. Was finally convinced to go back and found the service improved but the food completely boring. . Yes, they do a good french fry...and that's what's supposed to excite me? Wow. You can fry a potato and make more sauces than I generally find at any one spot? None of said sauces are fantastic, but we are supposed to be impressed by the variety. Ugh. The dinner crepe I had was not good...and when I told the waiter I found it overwhelmed by the overuse of onion, he came back with "there aren't onions in it; they use leeks..." Really? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le… Here you go... Ugh. The Nuttella crepe was good. Again, I'm supposed to be impressed with the ingenuity of putting a delicious topping (out of a jar) in a glorified pancake? Nutella is good...on just about anything. Save yourself the money. Go to McDonalds and get a large fry, then to Kroger to get some Nutella and you've accomplished 90% of what these folks have.
(1)Drew D.
Brugge is the closest yer gonna get to Brussels here in landlocked Central Indiana. The beers & frites are the stars here, comparable to what you'd sup on near Grand Place, except here you're neighbored by a McDonald's and the corner liquor store instead of 17th century gilded architecture and omnipresent waffles. Alas! The tripel is their most known brew; you'll only need a couple, which is good, since you can only get a couple. Lately, their forays into sour beers (a rare breed in the States) have been hitting the spot, pungent-yet-fruity, tart-but-refreshing. Try one! There are generally a black, weizen (lighter style, boasting notes of banana & clove), and guest taps as well. The frites come with an array of dipping sauces, so you won't have to be too choosy. Crepes are served with a small salad of greens, and are often sizable enough for two. The nutella raspberry crepe is surely one of the greatest combinations around. I find the sandwiches (and service) a bit dry. A more pliable, fresh bread would do wonders, and truly evoke the street sandwiches of Belgium, where you can't go outside in the morning without witnessing a myriad of bread trucks zipping around.
(4)Len L.
This is where you want to eat. I've been here a couple of times and been pleased with each visit. This time I had the fish stew, a mixture of cod, mussels and potatoes in a light dairy broth. I think I would have been happy with just mopping up the broth with the bread. Yum! The fires are, well, the best ever. There is a tight selection of Belgian food on the menu that I would really love to try. Need to go back and do it! Don't forget that this is a brewpub. The Belgian-styled beers are well made and delicious. There is a good selection of guest beers too. Head upstairs in the evening for shuffleboard and darts. Be careful what you order upstairs though. I was playing shuffleboard with mu buddies upstairs and ordered the giant cone of fries. When the delicious fries arrived we became so distracted eating the fries that some women who wanted to play shuffleboard nicely and politely asked us to choose between eating the fries and playing shuffleboard. We happily handed over the pucks.
(5)Eric J.
One of my favorite places to go when in Indianapolis on business. So far I have only tried the mussels and frites. Both are excellent. Homemade ketchup for frites was awesome. House brews were also very good. Only complaint was they didn't have wifi, but a minor complaint. Otherwise highly recommended.
(4)JJ K.
Incredible Pomme Frites cone with awesome selection of dipping sauces! Great home brew beers, a tripel will definitely knock you on your ace! I've tried several different types of the mussels and they are all excellent, but hands down the red curry thai basil ones are the best! Overall, a great place to check out if you are a beer drinker and like belgian type foods. Ambiance is pretty simple, nothing to exciting, but does the trick.
(4)sassy l.
The last three times I've been to Brugge, it's been lunch. So, alas, no brews. I thoroughly enjoy sharing a bucket of mussels. Outstanding! Delicious & tasty! Remove about half of the mussels to get down to the broth- that's what the bread is for - to dip into the broth. Really yummy!
(4)Ruben L.
Another place in Indy that will get repeat business??? Who would've thunk it!? So for my big 300th review (THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!, sorry, war flashback), I wanted to have it be a place that I actually liked. With the luck I've been having with Indy restaurants, I thought it might take me a while to get to this, but low and behold, here it is. I went here last nite with my wife for a "meet up" (and no I don't mean anything dirty by that, it was for the "New to Indy" people). What was cool about this is that with there being 8 of us, I got to see and hear what people thought about a number of dishes. For those of you who dont' know, this is a Belgian joint that specializes in beers, crepes, and frites (french fries). AMBIENCE- this definitely seems like a pretty hip place. As with most places in Broad Ripple, you had a pretty good mix of youth and "hip" older folks. The tables were metallic (bronzish) and had holes in them, where servers would put your fries (unless you got the "L'Enorme, more on that later). There didn't seem to be tons of seating, but they were able to accomodate our party of 8 (though I was scrunched in, not cool). SERVICE- our server was your stereotypical "Alt" type. He was very chill, and was very helpful with and knowledgable about the menu. He made several suggestions to our group, most of which were well received. He was fairly attentive, and all in all, a good server. MENU- So I don't know exactly what qualifies as Belgian cuisine, but the menu had soups, salads, crepes (both entree and dessert), sandwiches, mussels (with different types of sauces), and of course french fries. The big draw with the french fries being you got a variety of dipping sauces. Their beer "menu" was more or less the server telling you what they had, and making recommendations based on what you like. It didn't seem like there were TONS of dishes, but more than enough to make you look it over at least twice. FOOD- Our group started out with the L'Enorme fries. This was a great start. They basically gave us 2lbs + of french fries to split, and they served 'em with all 12 of their dipping sauces. The fries by themselves were great- well seasoned, some crunchy, mostly soft, overall great. Unfortunately none of the sauces were labled, and none of us kept our menu, so we didn't know what was what. Most of them were pretty good though. For dinner I tried a protabello and eggplant crepe, and my wife got the pork loin with goat cheese crepe. I've had crepes before, and wasn't overly impressed, but both of ours were very tasty. By itself, it probably wouldn't have been enough to fill me up, but combined with the fries, I think I had the perfect portion. My crepe was uber tasty. The portabello was seasoned well, and not oily, and the egg plant paired very well with it. My wife's pork loin was great as well. Tender, moist pork loin paired with goat cheese. The goat cheese was ok, but the pork certainly stole the show. Other people at our table had gotten sandwiches (which come with even more fries), salads and soup. One person had a dessert crepe for her meal, and she really enjoyed it. Overall, I think the food went over well with everyone. OVERALL- I went to a place like this in San Diego before, and was unimpressed (Belgian Frie). Maybe it was the withered expectations, but I really enjoyed this place. My wife and I both excited to try other things on the menu in return trips. I would say if you're looking for something off the beaten path, check this place out. We went on a week night so it wasn't that bad, but I imagine this place gets packed pretty quick on the weekends. Chuck Norris Rating- Leonidas Kick!
(4)Colin G.
I've been here several times now and plan on coming back in the future when we're in the area. First off, let me say that I really like them overall. One of their major strongpoints is their house beer: fantastic. I ran across their Tripel de Ripple at Bazbeaux and was blown away. An excellent representation of that style based on what I've had from this country and from Belgium. Their other beers are pretty true to the style of the latter country, with a few twists. They even have at least one sour on tap most times, which is tough for most people to stomach but is only good news for a beer snob like myself. For those uninterested in the Belgium house beers, their guest taps are always excellent and provide a nice variety. As far as the food goes, this is one of the few Belgian restaurants in the state that I'm aware of so, although you certainly can't compare it to what you find in Belgium, I think they still do a very good job. The sandwiches run about $10 (Urban Spoon has $$$ for this place, which is another reason not to use Urban Spoon) and come covered in frites, which are pretty much fries except they're much more brown, thicker and are not crispy. You can choose two dipping sauces for your frites, many of which are good, all of which are interesting. The sandwiches are served on a nice, soft roll. The ones I've had have all been excellent. The frites are also excellent. I directly compare them with the only other Belgian place I know of in the state (New Albanian Bank Street in New Albany, which also brews its own beer), and I would choose this place for the food. Kind of a toss-up on the beer. New Albanian is damn good. The one star gone is for the service. The service is always terrible here. I feel somewhat bad when I bring people here to try the food and beer and then they get pissed off about the service. Hey, it sucks, but you deal with it. I just wish the restaurant would deal with it instead of having the customers do so. I also dislike that the patio is so smokey. If it's a nice day but you don't feel like having a side of carcinogenic ash flavor with your sandwich, then you have to stay inside. They have both an upstairs and a downstairs patio, so it would be nice if one was non-smoking. That may be wishful thinking in smoke-happy Indiana though. Parking is also an issue but, hell, it's Broad Ripple, so that's just a given and not worth bitching about. I would encourage anyone to come, particularly if you're a fan of beer or you're familiar with Belgian brasserie style food.
(4)Cathleen H.
I wish I could shout from the rooftops how much I love Brugge. Whether it is the mussels and frites or the hanger steak, this is definitely the meal I would want on my death bed. The garlic aioli and pesto aioli are my two choices for dipping and I can't wait to go back for more!
(5)Mark G.
Mussells and Belgium Pale ale....so Yumm. Local goodie
(4)Jonathan P.
AMBIANCE: "Meh" Okay. SERVICE: NIL, slovenly, unattentive, not rude but somehow not friendly FOOD: N/A VALUE: Poor BEER: Just Gross Beyond the lovely artwork on the walls, perhaps, there is nothing positive to say about Brugge Brasserie in Broadripple. Our group came in at 5:15 without reservations. We waited at the entrance for 20 mins before being told that the next table (that had been vacant, but not cleared for at least 10 mins) was for another group that was waiting at the other entrance. One man, not sure his role, stood in the corner the entire time--waiting on what, I do not know. (Incidentally, this man ended up being our "server.") We decided we'd waited too long to go elsewhere since we had a 7:00 PM engagement; so, after 25 mins we were finally seated at the four-topper that was available the entire time... the waitress/hostess didn't have the sense to offer other seating arrangements prior to our fifth inquiry. There were 2 gentlemen about the bar (one being the aforementioned "server"), but neither seemed interested in serving or even acknowledging any of us as we approached the bar multiple times. I chose to order only a beer, which I understood to come in pint size--but so very glad it didn't. The nine ounces of "Replic Ale" I was brought was entirely too sharp for a Belgian Ale (as advertised), too bitter and shapeless--just this bubble of overly-"hoppy", brackish, raspy, almost soapy tones that sat like sick in the throat --truly vile stuff! (Skunked beer is more palatable.) Even so, approaching with an open mind, I tried to appreciate the brew and searched for any hidden flavors or subtle redeeming qualities. I found none. At best, I could manage only a few swigs of the putrid stuff--which surprisingly ended up being almost half the tiny glass. This cost me $4.36+tax ($4.75) by the way. That's almost $140 per gallon, for some perspective. I can't speak to their food, because I chose not to order anything. I left feeling empty and ignored. A very unflattering experience. The one thing this place does exceeding well is to tell would-be customers to "STAY AWAY!" The space would be better used for parking--which is preciously sparse in that area. Although this might be intentional as another way of warding off "guests."
(2)Nick K.
We drove through Indianapolis, and my wife found Brugge Brasserie as a nice stop for dinner. This is a Belgium brew pub, and the description did not disappoint. The house beer was amazing, but they also had a few craft brews available as well. They are known for their pomme frites- basically fancy French fries- that were amazing and crispy, and you can choose from a ton of dipping sauces (try the sesame mayonnaise). I tried the steamed mussels, which is another of their specialties, You get a 2 lb serving in a pot, and they have every combination of toppings you could imagine. I tried the bacon and blue cheese, and at first I was squeamish about what it would taste like, but once they placed that pot in front of me with fresh baked roll for dipping, I couldn't stop eating- yum! My wife had the duck sandwich, and it was also amazing. The other deliciousness they have here are their crepes. We had a dessert crepe with Nutella, and it was awesome. They had other dessert crepes, and sandwiches made with crepes, too. Honestly, I saw nothing come out of the kitchen that didn't look fantastic. And the area around it, Broad Ripple, is a great place to take a walk and do some shopping.
(5)Brad W.
This is the only place in Indy that I have eaten at more than Chef JJ's Back Yard. The food (crepes, steak & eggs, duck sandwich) is amazing...not sure that I have had a single thing there I haven't loved. Now the Pièce de résistance; the frites (fries). They are incredible, if I am not mistaken, they are fried in duck fat...if you have never had anything in duck fat, I insist you are missing out. What, you might ask, what they have to drink with that great food? Wine (a view choices) and their own beer (with some guest taps too). Their beer, is award winning. The White, Black, Trippel are (almost) always available. They have done farmhouse ales, Quads, sour ales, etc. If you are into craft beers, definitely worth a visit. Like I have said in my other reviews, love the staff. The servers (Sqeek and Dustin I think are about the only one's my wife and I have had) are fantastic at their jobs, and always add to the enjoyment of the food and atmosphere. Indoor and Outdoor seating; and on weekends and evenings, they are VERY busy. So please do not show up and get pissy when there is an hour (or more) wait. If you (or your friends) have had this food before, you will understand why they are busy.
(5)Pete L.
My current benchmark for mussels is Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, another Belgian Gastropub of sorts. While very good, I hesitate to call Brugge's much vaunted "mussels" excellent primarily because were quite small, between the size of a penny and nickel. I'm not sure if this is a seasonal thing with mussels from Prince Edward Island, but mussels of this size simply didn't taste strong enough to counterpoint the "Belgian Classic" broth. On this basis alone, I'd give the restaurant three stars. However, three things especially stood out: 1) Beer: Superb. The Belgian Dark Ale and a sour-style beer I had were spectacular. 2) Frites: Accompanying the mussels, these were excellent. Fried to crispness and rich color. 3) Cheese: I cannot remember the exact name, but it was a generous portion (almost the size of a deck of cards) of a hard, rich, buttery cheese that accompanied the sour ale perfectly. As an aside, I'd note that the service was strangely brusque, but I chalked it up to local temperament. All in all, I would not hesitate to return to try their other Belgian offerings, but would ask the server about the mussels prior to ordering them.
(4)Kyle B.
I never thought that service could ruin a restaurant for me.......congratulations Brugge! I have eaten at this restaurant many times and the service is always terrible (one server in particular). Two nights ago we had dinner at the Brugge and had the pleasure of being served by the same miserable guy that serves us almost every time. He was rude and pushy through the whole meal and as he was cleaning the table he spilled sweet chili sauce all over me and my girlfriend's shoes and legs, which is even more concerning now that I have read through the reviews and seen that this has happened to another. The server did not apologize and did not offer a towel, he simply said, "I hate when that happens." The next day I tried to contact a manager and both times I called I was told that I couldn't talk to a manager, and that I would have to email her. I would NOT recommend this restaurant and I will NEVER be returning!
(1)Kjirsten K.
Brugge is a unique Belgium style brew pub located in Broad Ripple. The beers are delicious and the selection varies from visit to visit, there's always something fun to try. My favorites are the black, tripel de ripple, and the pale ale with a touch of chamomile. The food is delicious; the mussels are a favorite for those who enjoy mussels. They have several different flavor options from curry to blue cheese and bacon. My favorites on the menu are the chicken pesto and meatball sandwiches as well as the steak frites. All the sandwiches as well as the steaks are served with more frites than you know what to do with. Portions are huge and I always have leftovers. The frites are well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and come with a choice of dipping sauces. My favorite dipping sauce is the pesto. My only complaint is the ketchup, it's a homemade ketchup and has a weird cinnamon flavor. I like ketchup with my fries and it's disappointing that they don't have a ketchup I enjoy. I'm not saying they need to get the stuff in the red squeeze bottle, but maybe a tweak to the recipe could help.
(5)Dave L.
Well this place is amazing. I was in Indianapolis visiting friends and they took me here. I was skeptical, as being from Chicago, I automatically assume all restaurants in all other cities are inferior. Yes, that makes me a snob but whatever. This place completely blew me away. The micro-brew beers here are all incredible, and they are a must. The cheese board had a very nice selection, and was very good. For mains, I tried my girlfriend's Provencal mussels which was great (who doesn't love garlic). I had the Duck confit with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek - sandwich and it was simply amazing. The fries with dipping sauces that come with each sandwich were also outstanding. I can't get over how good this place was. Next time I'm in the area I am DEFINITELY coming back. If you live in the area and you haven't been, I just have to ask, why do you hate yourself?
(5)Willie S.
How have I not reviewed this before! As a late comer to the Brugge I was stumped by the awesome quirkiness of the place. I had been told it was unique - at least for Hoosierland - and it was. Our first waiter - wow - Crusty the Clown as a humanoid - and he got a deserved big tip. He was a character and a bit crusty but I love characters. The frites and the sauces are good to great. The beer - especially the one that you can only buy two servings was great - and I understand the restriction. The crepes were appreciated by the group - and the mussels were a solid effort and appreciated by the consumer. A strong 4 stars here. Enjoy its uniqueness - if you are crusty - go somewhere less unusual.
(4)Michael Z.
Pretty simple. A lot of people have really talked this place up, and I wasn't all that impressed. The space was nice. But the food has to live up to the atmosphere. They've got a great area for lounging upstairs, playing darts and having a beer. The menu is over-priced and presented nicely. I think what bothered me dearly is the touting of their fries when I would rather have had them next door at Mickey D's. If you're just wanting to get your drink on though, you'll be in good hands. You may not want to check your bank account in the morning, though.
(2)Theresa K.
I tried Brugge last night for the first time ever. It was alright. I'm not sure what I was expecting. Maybe I wasn't really expecting anything... Or maybe I was expecting more without really expecting anything in particular? I had heard that the mussels were delicious. I LOVE mussels, but I was alone in that boat, and the 2 pounds of muscle portion seemed like a bit much for me at the time, so I figured I would come back another time. I ended up ordering some sort of fruity beer. It was pretty good. VERY sweet and bitter. Almost wine-like, but good. After I had gorged myself on my dinner, I was glad that I had gotten the fruity beer because I don't think I would have been able to continue drinking any other type of beer with my stuffed belly. For dinner, well, the menu didn't leave much for me to actually give you a name of what I had. So. For dinner, I had some sort of meatball, and something (beer?) swiss cheese blah dee blah. Yeah. That was the name of it, or soemthing like that. Thank you for giving me a name to call in for short. And ordering it? Do I call it meatball and you just know before I finish? Or do I finish the whole name (or rather, construction of the meal) of it? All it all, it was okay. The bread was a bit stiff, as it was toasted, and swallowed the meatballs, cheese and sauce. The fries (OH, SORRY! Frites!- They were fries, really) were not special. The sauces were special, though. I ordered horseradish and sesame mayo. I usually feel kinda bad getting mayo- like I should be making a more healthy choice for myself, but I LOVE sesame. The horseradish was good, but man, that sesame mayo was GREAT! Really, the food was eh. The beer was pretty good (I'm sure I'll like the regular wheat. Actually, I tried the black wheat, and it was really good! )- The ambience was nice- I liked the atmosphere a lot, even if we were getting eaten alive by mosquitos and had several visits by either separate spiders or the same one. I might change my mind when I go back for the mussels, but I thought the food was pretty mediocre. I had heard so much about the frites, and eh. They ARE open 'till 12:30, though. I like that, so there's more chance to win me over. I'm a late night diner, and I'll be back to give it another shot.
(3)Tim H.
I like this place for its two main draws; fries and beer. Yeah, I'm a simple guy, but they two these things incredibly well. The fries are always hot, the dipping sauces are always delicious, and the beers are always plentiful. The other menu items including the sandwiches and the crepes are good, but on occasions hit and miss. For instance the duck confit sandwich is excellent, but the last time I had the veal meatloaf it was cold (but tasty all the same). The place is always quite loud, and the delicate flower petals I call ears cannot handle the drunken screams which often echo throughout this place. Otherwise, it's a great place to grab a plate and a mug and sit back for a bit.
(3)Bryn K.
Great Mussels and Frites with so many dipping sauces it's mind reeling. My son loves their duck. Broad Ripple itself is a fun place to go out and have a great evening. This place shows Broad Ripple's uniqueness!
(5)Jo K.
Food is ok, but Dessert Crepes are amazing. Skip dinner and go for dessert crepes.
(4)Aboud Y.
Ok, I was thoroughly impressed. This place was great, and would survive anywhere (e.g., NYC, Chicago, San Fran) let alone in Broad Ripple, Indiana. Their mussels were tasty and well-prepared and they had a good variety of options / flavors. I had the Provencal with butter, shallots, garlic, and Chardonnay. C'est Magnifique! And the frites? Oh the frites! Could be the best fries I've ever had...ok, maybe not, but darn close. Golden and crispy on the outside and potato-y on the inside. Lots of good dipping sauces to pick from too (incl. homemade ketchup)...though I think these could have still been better. Ok, now the surprise showstopper of the night...the STEAK! Yes, the steak was absolutely perfect. Warm, tasty, and juicy. Absolutely delicious. I'd go back just for this. Add in a nice ambiance, decent service, and a good menu of Belgian style brews (try the Triple or Quad Ripple) and wines and we have a serious winner. My favorite restaurant near Indy/Fishers so far. And I didn't even have room for Nutella crepes for dessert. There will be a next time.
(4)Heather B.
If you're looking for a place that offers heavy meals this is the one. Not being much of a meat and potatoes person I don't plan on revisiting. However, their fries are excellent and you're able to select from an array of dipping sauces. The place is pretty small.
(3)Meagan B.
Beers and frites that is what you need to know and that is what you need to go for. Don't mess around with the crepes, just go for the two items that make this place great, beer and frites oh and I would be missing a lot if I didn't remind you to indulge in the sauces and don't be shy to order more. Bottom line, get some friends together order some beers and frites! You're welcome.
(4)Katie B.
Good beer but now that I can buy it elsewhere, I'll never go back to the Brugge. The service is unbelievably horrible, probably the worst I've ever experienced. I don't know if they didn't consider me upscale enough to be there or what but it's just not worth being snubbed to get an above average beer.
(1)Josh R.
Deafening Packed Hours of waiting before during and after meal. Criminally understaffed Nowhere to park Other patrons are unpleasant Excellent Prices Unique Beer Crispy hot fries Hit or miss sauces Tasty little machine guns
(4)J T.
I don't know, the ham and Swiss crepe was pretty damn good. Its in Broad Ripple so that's a plus. Its got kind of a college bar divey feel I don't mind. The tables are big and woodish. Its not exactly like Brugge, but even Brugge isn't exactly like Brugge. I could hang out here some more I think.
(3)Todd F.
I love the overall atmosphere of Brugge, and the frites and dipping sauces are as good as advertised, but I've gotta tell ya -- my entree left something to be desired. I ordered the hangar steak (medium rare), and while the inside matched that description, the outside was burnt to a crisp and tasted like charcoal. I realize that some may like their steaks to be cooked this way, but for me, it took away all the natural flavors of the steak. My friend ordered the mussels -- that seems like a better way to go.
(3)Tristan S.
I've been to Brugge at least a dozen times, both for dining/drinking and just drinking. It's a solidly reliable place and one of our favorite hangouts. The menu is interesting: lots of oysters, fries and crepes. However, if you're vegetarian, the menu gets old quite quickly, and you'll have to resort to trying meat dishes minus the meat upon repeat visits. I seldom eat meat, and have yet to find a favorite dish here. The fried-cod crepe and egg/swiss crepe are both good, but heavy and extremely flavorful - almost too much to have often. The fries are good, but like some other reviewers, I agree they have too much salt, which detracts from the delicious dipping sauces (the fresh ketchup is outstanding!) The beer is the main reason to visit. Though they have a minimal selection, their house-brewed beverages are quite good, though with intense flavors and higher-than-average alcohol content, be careful about having one too many! The downstairs level is very cramped and has been busy nearly every time we've visited, and it can get noisy quickly. The fairly new upstairs level is more spacious, and it has some nice games, though I wish it had more. Outdoor dining is a plus here: it's on a relatively quiet corner in Broad Ripple next to the Monon, great for summer sunsets & people-watching. If only Brugge would expand - their beer selection, space, and menu!
(4)Anny W.
The waterzooi (fish and veggie soup/stew) was fantastic. So was the mussel. The chocolate beer definitely added to the experience. Fries were good but I've had better. Adding this place to my list for Indianapolis if I ever return to this city. If you have just one night/one meal in this town, don't bother with other places, head to Brugge.
(5)Phil Y.
The Brugge's mussels and frites are awesome, top their great food and laid back atmosphere with great beer and it's a must for anyone looking for lunch or dinner while in indianapolis, even if you are staying downtown make the trip north to Broad Ripple for the Brugge! I have also had their duck confit which is also a great meal.
(5)Mike E.
Went on a Saturday night at dinner time and were able to get a table immediately upstairs. The waiter we had was very friendly and patient and despite having to wait a while to order, the service was above average. I had the pomme fritz with 3 different types of dipping sauces. The blue cheese dip was amazing, as well as the honey Dijon dip. My date and I split a butter and sugar crepe for dessert. It was amazing. Perfectly cooked and practically melted in our mouth's. The decor of the place left alot to be desired, but we will definitley be coming back for the beer and the food.
(4)Michael K.
Having married a wonderful Belgian American and traveling in and out of Belgium many times. This is the most authentic Belgian fair outside of Flanders. The stew and mussels are to die for. The beers are very much in the Brugges styles that are so prevalent in that region. Take a break in Indianapolis and have a taste of the old world at the Brugges Brasserie.
(5)Jimmy W.
I have been to Brugge twice recently, and LOVED it both times! The house beers are delicious (especially the Trippel and their own raspberry "Pooka"!) I frequently find myself sitting at work wishing I was sitting in Brugge enjoying a cold beer and a glass of frites. The frites are really, absolutely worth making the trip for. I live on the northwest side, and a trip to Brugge is a bit of a drive, but to be able to have some of the best frites I've ever tried along with some delicious sauces paired up with a tasty beer... you just can't beat that. Add to the good food and great beer, the upstairs bar has darts and a really cool shuffleboard type game that are a great way to meet some new people and just have a blast.
(5)Tim D.
Can't say enough good things about this brewpub. Great beers, fabulous crepes and the best fries anywhere. What is not to like? Love the pesto dipping sauce for the fries. Had the pork and veal meatloaf sandwich this trip and really enjoyed it. And, to top it off, right on the Monon trail, convenient for lunch during a bike ride!
(5)Ryan H.
One of the more recent additions to Broad Ripple's scarce dining landscape, and definitely one of the best. The beers here are, without a doubt, some of the best around. I'm a huge fan of the Farmer's Ale, which is a Belgian blond beer that is awesome in the summertime. They have some of the best sandwiches around, my favorite being the duck confit, a rare find for central Indiana. Here's the best part of their already-delicious sandwiches: they come surrounded by a pile of their homemade frittes (aka french fries, but not like your grandma's fries from your favorite corporate fast food spots, these things are incredible). The frittes come with a few dipping sauces, and it's not just ketchup and mustard. They do have ketchup, and it's homemade. They also have several other delightful dips, including homemade mayo, curry sauce, and garlic aioli. Also serving crepes, this place just bleeds Flemish. For anyone who's been to Belgium or appreciates the brews from that region, you'll love this place. Give it a try, and on a nice day/night, be sure to sit outside on the deck.
(5)Matthew F.
Give me a couple tripels, a bucket of mussels, a cone of frites with some mayo on the side and I'm golden. Its nice to have my belgian frite fix so close to home. Their tripel is fantastic as is their diamond kings of heaven sour ale (though you will likely need to go to a beer festival for that one). The rest of their beers range from OK to good.
(4)Greg M.
We had mussels and crepes - both very good. The beer was wonderful - Alpha King was one of the guest taps and I didn't order it - their beer was that good.
(5)Krisann W.
Delicious mussels and frites. Loved the broad range of flavor choices for both! Good beers from Belgium and great service. Nice outdoor seating area.
(4)Stephanie E.
I LOVE this place. I could live on the frites and mussels. Probably my favorite restaurant in Indy (and I've pretty much tried them all!)
(5)Adam M.
the food is decent. not phenomenal, but good enough. Maybe a little over priced. the first time i went, i had a mediocre experience. so basically, meh. after our second visit, we'll never go back. my wife and i took some out-of-town friends there for lunch. again, the food was good enough, but the service was terrible. i mean really, remarkably bad service. bad service, in itself is excusable. the real sin came when we tried to complain. the management didn't seem even a little concerned that we had a bad experience. the whole attitude of the place seemed to be that the customers were an inconvenience. if they were as busy as they claimed to be, maybe cooks shouldn't have been walking around the kitchen eating (which is a health code violation, by the way) and the servers shouldn't have been sitting down talking with their friends. go there if you're ok being treated like a door mat. the food may be pretty good, but without a decent wait staff, it just feels like you're spending too much money in any other college bar.
(2)Loren H.
Their killer steaks are strangely slept on. The beer, of course, is.some of the best this side of Brussels.
(5)Paige E.
Great beer. Get the tripel de ripple and some fries.
(4)Michele D.
The food was decent but can't live with the service. Won' t drop $80 for a casual dinner and be treated like I was a bother to them. Server was worse than McDonald's. Will not return. Too many options in Broad Ripple to give my hard earned cash to this establishment.
(1)Lara C.
My sister always complains about eating out in Indy (we both live in Chicago), and it's because her friends in Indy refuse to take her to places like Brugge! The ambiance and charm of the place is great in winter AND summer! The mussels are, of course, the star of the show there, as they should be (only complaint-the lavender on the Provencal mussels is a LITTLE heavy), the frites are perfectly cooked and accompanied by great dipping sauces (my favorites are the horseradish and the sherry vinegar). I have tried the duck confit sandwich twice and the second time was better than the first-the duck seemed fresher. The bier is absolutely brilliant, although I dislike the 2 beer limits on some of the brews, I can understand when it comes to a 10% alcohol content why they might want to cover their asses a little. I will find every excuse in the book to return here, and will keep going on about it until my sister forces her friends in Indy to try it as well!!!
(5)A. S.
Fantastic, not to be missed mussels. Was here for lunch today. Five stars just for this meal!
(5)Craig H.
I have been to Brugge four times. The first time was a pleasant experience for drinks and the fries. The second time was just for drinks. The third time I went I had the nerve to ask for a beer from the upstairs tap and the waiter absolutely flipped out. He said "If you're gonna be going upstairs all night then you should go sit up there. That affects my tip." I reasoned and said I was sorry to actually think I could order a beer from the upstairs tap of the same restaurant I was sitting in and he just kept going. Service was horrible all night. The fourth visit we sat upstairs and took about an hour to get a drink and same for food. We haven't been back since. IT is said that a place with such great food and beer has terrible service.
(2)Marina M.
Oh how I miss Brugge. Go there for the mussels, frites, and beer. I'm a big fan of crepes, but I'm not a fan of their crepes...I think the dinner crepes are VERY bland. The dessert crepes are better, but if you're looking for good dessert in Broad Ripple go to Rene's Bakery. I love the Provencal mussels. My favorite sauces for the frites are: fresh herb pesto, sea salt & vinegar, and poplar syrup &dijon (this one is my #1 choice). The place can get really busy on the weekends or during soccer games and no matter when you go the service is usually slow. So don't go there if you're in a hurry. But if you have time it's worth the wait.
(4)Brett B.
I absolutely love this place and I'll definitely be going more often once spring/summer rolls around, as their patio offers a nice vantage point for Monon Trail people-watching. As for the food, there are only two things that I actually eat when I go there-- the pomme frites (best in town, by a long shot) and the duck confit sandwitch, which is phenomenal. I've also tried the meatball marinara sandwich, which wasn't to my taste, but I have a feeling those who like meatballs would enjoy it. Let me reiterate-- each bite of the pomme frites with their homemade dipping sauces makes me do a little happy-dance in my seat. On to the beer: I can only comment on a few of them, but rest assured, they all rival the specialty Belgian beers that one can find in any upmarket liquor store. The Tripel De Ripple is a delight for the senses, and packs a punch as well. More than two will have you struggling to form complete sentences, so take it easy. I'm glad to hear that they've started bottling and distributing it as well. The white is a good all-around beer that goes well with most dishes, but it's not anything to write home about. The services, as usual, was excellent. Even when this place is packed (and I hope the new 2nd floor area has remedied this problem, haven't seen it yet) the servers are attentive and accurate. The only thing I wish for is more variety in the menu, but I can look past that if the stuff on the menu is first-rate, which it is. 5 stars!
(5)Chris R.
The beer and food are OK. Customer service.... well that sucks!!! Seriously, when you are a paying customer quit jerking people around and being rude. If it wasn't for the Triple de Ripple I would not go back.
(2)joe N.
Love this place. Great beers, pom frites , mussels, crepes and herring even. Awesome bit of Brugge right in Bradripple. When you cant go to Belgium go here instead!
(4)Albertro F.
I'd give it 3.5 stars given the option, but I had to round down based on all the rave reviews. I found their beers to be good, bordering on ok. The pomme frites were nice, and all their sauces were fun, but service and time of delivery were pretty bad. I ordered a French onion soup (or was it Belgian?) that the waiter promptly forgot to put in. After my dining party was 1/3 way through their meals, I asked again about it. "Oh, I didn't know you wanted it." So he goes back and has the cookstaff make a fresh fucking soup. I know how it's done properly and if it's already kept hot, that should bang out in 3-5 minutes. If they were out, I would have gladly ordered something else. Point being, you don't make someone wait an extra 20 minutes to halfway carmelize onions. Eff that. The beer's ok, but beyond that, this place can go without my patronage.
(3)Adam L.
This is my go to spot for Pommes Frites and Mussels. A pound of mussels and a cone of fries is never a bad thing. Yeah, it's expensive, but totally worth it.
(5)Sherman X.
awesome beers (nice surprise); had fish stew and the sauce is outstanding; cheese plates tastes great too.
(5)Simon K.
If you have not made it to Brugge, it's about time you go. I would recommend going when you can stop and enjoy a delicious Tripple de Ripple, but even as a lunch spot when you must forgo this deliciousness, Brugge's excellent food makes up for it. I recommend the frites with your choice of dipping sauce. Don't be afraid to ask the waiter/waitress for advice choosing among the all-around delicious options. A small or medium order of frites also makes a great appetizer to share. Beyond that I love the sandwiches (excellent meatballs) as well as the stew. Of course being a belgian brasserie don't miss out on trying the crepes. Sweet or sour as your heart might desire at any moment in time, either way, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Sandi P.
Went here yesterday for late lunch/early dinner before Mellencamp show. It was first time I'd been to a Belgian restaurant and it didn't disappoint. The combination of their own Belgian beer and excellent food was great. Started with an order of frites with 3 dipping sauces (had garlic aoli, chili and vinegar) yum! - crispy and delicious. The beef and onion stew (carbonnade) was extremely rich and beefy - more soup than stew actually. It came with a nice hunk of bread to take advantage of the delicious broth. Also tried a crepe - surprised it came in a bowl, not wrapped up. The crepe (tasted like a thin tortilla) lined a bowl and was filled with artichokes, lots of portabello mushrooms and tomatoes - a good low fat or vegetarian choice. I had 2 white beers and husband had 2 black beers. Would have liked more but needed to pace ourselves for the rest of the night. Only disappointment - they don't sell the beer to go. Wish they had a place like this in Chicagoland.
(5)Princess P.
Disappointing food! The mussels, which they are supposedly famous for were flavorless and flat. Yucky! There was nothing belgian or french about the sausage sandwich, yuckie! The charcuterie plate was ok, but again, flavorless. Yuck again! The crepes are chewy. Yes, chewy and gummy, yuck! Fries were good, that's the only thing they got right. To be honest, the thing that made the lunch the worst was the long wait for food and the terrible service. We waited an hour for our food, that's really not acceptable even on a saturday. The waiter came over and said, we're popular, nothing we can do about it. Thanks buddy. Then he poured chili sauce on my shoe by accident and didn't say he was sorry. Hello??? I was wiping down my ruined shoes in front of him, and he just didn't care because I already paid. Two hours of hell. SPEND YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY ELSEWHERE!!!!!
(1)Greg S.
Went while visiting Indy on business. A great beer is Real Bad Kitty. Food was kind of dry but good. Overall a good experience.
(4)N M.
The brew their own belgium style ale (it tends to be a bit strong) have amzaing pomme frittes and steamed mussels. This is one of my absolute favorite places in Indianapolis.
(5)Denton J.
What a great place! Every time I go, I find something else to enjoy. This is a Belgian-inspired brewpub in the middle of Broad Ripple. Everything in the place is Belgian inspired, from the food, to the house-made craft brews, to the in-house sport of choice (European football). The beers are certainly Belgian style. Brewer Ted Miller is brewing flavorful and well-crafted Belgian style beers from the Trappist influenced Tripple de Ripple and Quadripple, to spiced holiday beers like Son of a Thunder Monkey and even a unique Saison made with Rose Petals, Saison D'Etre. Each time I visit, I find the beers to have gained in character and I get the impression that as more and more batches are brewed and more comfort is obtained with the brewing system, we'll continue to see outstanding Belgian inspired beers in the heart of Indianapolis. There's also a nice assortment of Belgian culinary stalwarts. The mussels and fries are superb. Each coming with a plethora of dipping sauce options. If you order the L'Enome (enormous) Frites, it comes with all ten dipping sauces and is perfect to share with several (four or more) people. The freshly made crepes are quite nice, as is the Belgian beef stew. In my communications with the employees at Brugge, it seems that they care about what they're doing and are trying to be true the vision of being a fantastic Belgian brewpub in Indianapolis. If I have one complaint, it's that they decided to open up after I moved away. Luckily, my parents are still in Indy and I try to make it back when I can. Hopefully I'll be able to stop in sometime and try a lambic or Flemish Red Ale made right in the heart of Indy. What a treat that would be!
(5)Ken K.
I've been to a ton of brewpubs in the past couple years, and this is definatley my favorite in Indianapolis, and one of my favorites in the country. The location itself is unique and fun. And since other reviewers have been complaining about the cramped space, somebody must have been listening. They recently purchased the space upstairs and are expanding. They are also buying more brewing equipment in Terra Haute in order to begin bottling their beers. Speaking of beer, whoever reviewed this place and said the beer is just ok obvioulsy doesn't care much for Belgians. This place routinely makes the best Belgians I've ever had. I especially love the dark, and my only complaint is that there is never more than two or three selections on tap at one time, and they're usually the same ones (light, dark, blonde). Maybe with the new equipment that will change. As for food, everything is delcious. The two-pounds of mussles are delicious in any sauce, and come with some of the best fries I've ever had. My only complaint is that I'm hungry again a few hours later. Maybe I need to try a sandwich or crepe to truly satisfy my hunger. For more details and more local brewpubs, visit: kingsbrewpubtour.com/Web…
(5)Paul G.
The food is amazing. I love taking friends and family here when they're visiting me - I live in Broad Ripple. Every time I've been, the service has been fantastic and prompt. Katie has been my server a couple of times and I normally trust her recommendation. I think I could eat the frites every day!
(5)Chris M.
Sometimes one just needs to have a Belgian style beer. There is just a special je ne sais quoi about the spicy aromatic fruity characteristics that are often found in this style that makes them so attractive to my palette. And yes, I learned that phrase in high school French class and thought I'd bust it out here. J'adore Brugge! Its pretty much a perfect brewpub experience. There is an all ages dining room area downstairs along with a small bar. I prefer to sit in the upstairs bar area, though. The decor and lighting is perfect for me. Sort of industrial and not bright. The food is top notch. I usually get the veal and pork meatloaf mitrailette, which is basically a sub style sandwich. The meatloaf is phenomenal and its covered with Roquefort cheese. The plate also comes absolutely covered with their frites. Some of the best fried potatoes I've had. You get to choose your own dipping sauces. Their house ketchup kind of sucks, but why would you choose that anyway when you can get bleu cheese, horseradish, hot curry, pesto or one of their other fun choices. I can't compare the mussels to any other mussels due to my inexperience with these shelled creatures. They are simply great though. The chili and red curry sauces they come out in could be eaten alone with some dipping bread and a spoon. back to the real reason this place exists, the beer. The Tripel de Ripple is my fave. Be careful though as I think its close to 10% ABV. They say they will only let you have two. Its still somehow highly drinkable. The Black ale is a close second. I like it because you'd expect it to taste like some dark porter you may have had, but its doing its own thing. Brugge always seems to have something new on tap too. They also have guest beers on tap. Always good micro brew options. I've heard people complain about the service. A lot actually. I have yet to have a bad experience. Maybe I'm lucky? Oh and they have a shuffleboard table. That is just cool as hell.
(5)Keri K.
I had such a bad experience there that it prompted me to write about it. I saw this on another post "A bunch of rude servers acting like wankers" and I couldn't agree more. I was completely underwhelmed. We were also there on a slow day, so I won't give them a pass for it being busy. Our server was far from helpful, not even looking at our table when she walked by, and the atmosphere was clunky, the bar had more of a theme than the restaurant, and didn't flow at all. I did have the pommes frites with my meal which were good, but I hated the beer I selected. I really can't imagine finding the motivation to go to a restaurant, wait forever to be helped, just to get pommes frites and a Diet Coke, which probably would be the only thing I would order the next time.
(1)Patrick G.
Went here for a late dinner. The service was probably the reason why this didn't get a 5 star, just very flaky. The pork tenderloin crepe was really savory and sweet. I would have preferred less goat cheese and more spicy mustard on it but that's just my love for the spice. But the main event here is definitely the Frites, some of the best potato I've ever had! The dipping sauces were amazing, I liked the Dijon and the Curry the best. The beers were great too. I really liked the copper surface on the tables too. Interior is nice. The wait staff just needs to work on their timing and ability to remember things just a bit more.
(4)Rob H.
Great food and fantastic belgian inspired beers. I've never had anything that wasn't very good. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that sometimes the service has been spotty.
(4)Jane H.
Some of the best food I have ever had. I love the scrambled egg, tomato, caramelized onion, and swiss crepe. The salads are also amazing. However, my all time favorite item has to be frites. The homemade frites are the best and the sauces are to die for. My personal favorites are the horseradish, garlic aioli, and the pesto, but you can't go wrong with any of them. Ted is known for not only brewing his own beer, but he also makes root beer, cream soda, and black cherry soda. All of which are wonderful. I also enjoy their iced tea. As for dessert, the Nutella crepe is my favorite. The Nutella offers a very sweet side to the dessert, while the raspberry sauce drizzled on top offers a more bitter taste. It's a great place for families, friends, and even loners. The atmosphere is great and it's always a great time. The service is always great too; I always try to request Squeak. Be sure to try this wonderful restaurant out!
(5)K Z.
We came to Indianapolis to visit friends and they took us on the most amazing culinary tour. Our first stop was at the Brugge Brasserie. All I can say is that it was amazing. Get the frites and beer battered cod crepe you will not be disappointed!! The beer goes without saying-it is yummy. Enjoy :-)
(4)Liz P.
Wow, what can I say about Brugge that wasn't said earlier by Denton J.? The mussels and frites are the house specialty. You can have your mussels cooked in many different types of broths. You also get to choose from many different dipping sauces for your frites. The beers are also very delicious - their Weisse beer is light and delicious with the mussels. The only downfall is the space itself. It is cramped below a coffee shop and even if you make reservations, be prepared to wait for a table. The space is also cramped (think: not too many tables) so you might end up only a foot or two from the next table. The space isn't for a claustrophobic diner. If they were to move to a larger location, I would definitely follow them. But as it is, I try not to go on weekends due to the long waits and lack of tables. When I'm hungry for mussels and frites, it's hard to make yourself wait over an hour for a table. Boo to that!
(5)Briana J.
Great place. You will like it, I am sure. Good atmosphere, good food and good times. Even though this is a brewpub-- the food is fresh and tasty. Denton J seems to have covered everything to check out his review---just be sure to try this place.
(5)Matthew B.
This is my sister's favorite place in Indy. They offer mussels in 7 different sauces, french fries with up to 12 dipping sauces, plenty of other soups and sandwiches, and 4 belgian-style microbrews made on the premises. The food is solid, the decor is fun, and the beer, while not quite as good as real belgian, is tasty and well-priced. If you want to convince out-of-town guests that Indy isn't a cowtown, this is a good spot. There aren't many tables, so watch out for the wait at night.
(4)Lydia W.
Great Belgian beer, delicious food. Go for the mussels, and if you want to be really specific, the chili mussels. And the frites. If you've got a group of four or more, get the L'Enorme frites, it comes with all the sauces, each of which are delicious in their own rite. The wait time for a table can be lengthy, depending on the time of day (near the dinner hour or no), but you can chill out with a beer while you wait.
(4)Christine B.
A great way to spend a summer's evening with a few friends is sitting outside here, with some frites, some mussels, and some of their excellent house-brewed beer. The wait is long, but worth it. Be sure to save room for one of their dessert crepes!
(5)Amber C.
The pomme frites are really good, they are served with so many sauce choices. It is a lot of fun to go with friends get the l'enorme and share, but you have to have at least 5 people for that because it is ...well, enormous! I love the butter and sugar crepe. I am not a fan of mussels, but my friends are and they like them, although they usually buy an extra bottle of wine to pour in the pot. The endive salad is also REALLY good. And the beer is excellent. I agree with another reviewer about the service, we have not had much luck with that and it is very frustrating. If the service matched the food, I would give them a 5.
(3)Jason L.
This place is in a really cool location for a nice lunch/ dinner outside. It's next to all the cafes and bistros in Broad Ripple, but the outdoor seating here is much better. At most of the other bistros, you feel like the drunk Broad Ripple hoards are walking right next to your table as you eat (because they ARE, you have to share the sidewalk with all the pedestrian traffic.) Brugge has its own private patio area. The only detractor is that later in the evening you have more and more cigars showing up. The food here is pretty good, and for the atmosphere, not too pricey (maybe it's pricey for Indy, but I'm used to Chicago prices). The menu is actually what you might find on a similar establishment in Belgium, although a LOT less expensive. At Brugge, fries seem to be included with everything. They're really good. However, ordering fries as an appetizer is certainly overkill. A return trip to try the mussels is definitely in order.
(4)Elizabeth W.
I know a lot of people who absolutely love Brugge, so I've given it a few honest chances. Pros: Beer and fries. Both are great here! I'm a sucker for good fries and I love all of the dipping sauces to choose from. Cons: The rest of the food (at least what I've tried). All of the different entrees I've had there have been very salty and in general either forgettable or something I wished I hadn't ordered. Kind of a bummer.
(3)P M.
The beer is good and of course the mussels with pomme frites and various sauces. A nutella crepe split between four is a great finish. You don't have to order much here to be satisfied. We usually order a sausage/cheese board, two buckets of mussels and two cones of fries with 6 sauces for four adults. One major thing they need to correct......what is the SOFT baguette about? Baguettes should be crusty and chewy for dipping in the lovely mussel juices. This is a major complaint for me. I take my own crusty bread now stuffed in my coat or purse. I just can't bear dipping squishy bread in those lovely juices. Docked them a star for this faux pas.
(3)Jennifer V.
I'm a huge fan of Belgian food. This is easily my favorite restaurant in Indy. Their own brews are outstanding. When I order the Tripel de Ripple, I think, it can't be as good as I remember it being, it is... Every time. Their mussels are amazing. I recommend the Red Curry with a Tripel or the Classic Blue with a Black (also amazing). I always get the garlic aioli with the frites (Sweet Chili & hot curry, also great). I've never had a disappointing meal... Maybe because of the Tripel. Parking situation- small lot, might have to walk a bit or pay for parking.
(5)Samuel D.
We were in town for valentines day and the gf really wanted to try this place, we are both into crepes, so seemed worth the try. We got in right away on a Saturday. Service started off slow and cold, but warmed up after a while. I had the duck confit sandwich and she had the duck crepe. Both were delicious and filling. Fries were on point and the long list of dipping sauces was great. The host was very odd and was very loud and we saw him karate kick the door a few times, just a quirky place that seemed cramped. Food saved the experience.
(3)Michelle Q.
Perfect time of year for outdoor Moules/Frites and a flight. Brugges is my go to for meeting friends after work and sitting on the patio enjoying the night. The Moules are 2 pds of deliciousness and large enough to share. I order the herbs de provence with extra bread and it is the perfect size for 2. The frites have so many options for dips but are equally yummy without. I opted for the horseradish and blue cheese which were amazing. The beer flights are a great way to try a variety. Usually share these with a friend but also nice size for solo. As these rotate don't be shy to try something new. I've enjoyed most and the best part is you can still order a larger size if you find one you love. The waitstaff is really pleasant and the location is excellent.
(4)Kati G.
I love trying the different tips and sauces for the pommes frites. The beer is tasty and I never leave until I've had the raspberry-Nutella crepe.
(5)Jeff K.
The food is great and the beer is even better. In my very small, humble opinion, Brugge is the unsung hero of the Indianapolis beer industry. They have been around for a really long time and have always been one of my favorite spots in indy!
(5)John B.
Cool place. The fries and sauces were great. Not a huge fan of the beer types, but that's a preferential thing, not a mark against them per se. I'm sure their beers are great for what they are. Got the flight of their home brews. I ordered the steak frites. Loved the frites, steak was a poor cut. Not sure if that's the traditional steak & frites cut or just a cheap steak. Whatever the case, a bit chewy and not too great overall. The frites saved the day, though, so all was well. Would go back, but probably won't think to do so on my own.
(3)Andrew V.
My new favorite restaurant in Indy. I lived in Belgium back in the day, and this place takes me back to streetside friteries selling mitraillettes, only these are BETTER! They have a duck confit mitraillette. Are you kidding me? So so so good. The fries are perfect, the beer is outstanding and Belgish (which is a word I made up meaning "a reasonable facsimile of something actually from Belgium), and for kids, they have chicken fingers that will make you cry out in ecstasy. Next time, I'm getting the mussels, because... who am I kidding. I'll have that duck mitraillette every day for the rest of my life, however short that will be after eating a duck confit sandwich loaded with frites.
(5)Veronica B.
The food here is great. I love the frittes and all the different dipping sauces. However, the best part of this restaurant is the Tripel de Ripple. It is, hands down, my favorite beer. Shame they limit you to two, but the with high abv, I understand why. It's right off of the Monon, and I love to stop in for a beer after a long bike ride.
(4)Paige C.
Always a fan of going to Brugge! Their Pooka beer is so good and isn't something that is easily replicated anywhere but here. Their pomme frites come with some great sauces and I love that the tables have little holes built in just for your frites! They also have a great cheese plate and I find that the cheese plate and small frites are more than enough to fill me up. I can also highly recommend their Nutella crepe - yum!!
(4)Chlz E.
I'm not sure if we were hangry or stupid, but my date and I had trouble finding the front door and the host. Then the host told us to go upstairs without actually showing us. So we couldn't find it and just went back to the front. It was kind of a bizarre experience. That was the worst part, but the fries basically made up for it! However, this place is supposed to be known for mussels, and they were just okay. The pot that they were cooked in was very tall instead of wide, and this made it hard to get the sauce.
(3)David A.
Food was 5 stars. Service was 3. Our server was friendly but overwhelmed. The food took a very long time to come out. We waited for 30 minutes for steamed Mussels app. Then another 30 minutes for our mains which were sandwiches. The atmosphere is cool, the fries/frites are on point. All the dipping sauces that I tried were very good. I highly recommend, but be prepared to wait.
(4)Heather T.
Trippel de Ripple is wonderful. Fries were a bit under seasoned, as were the aiolis. The roasted garlic would have been wonderful with a tad more salt. The hot curry is more like an Indian curry, which I did not enjoy a whole lot. The other sauce was one with an odd name.. Can't quite remember. Still.. The beer was great. But a little salt could go a long way!
(3)Nancy K.
I've had the pleasure of dining here several times this fall and never been disappointed. The grilled chicken breast with herb pesto, San Marzano tomato confit and fresh mozzarella sandwich is delicious. The pommes frittes are the best in town, and the variety of dipping sauces seems endless. The chef-chosen charcuterie of cheeses, nuts and jam is divine and meal unto itself. And we haven't even talked about the beer. Yum! Others have commented about the service, but it has always been good on my visits (weekday lunch).
(4)Hugh D.
1st timer having heard rave reviews from friends...superb fare, relaxed atmosphere, felt like we had been transported to Prague or small German town. Belgian dark was great, pomme frites wonderful, charcuterie plate rounded it out. Next time we'll get mussels! They looked glorious.
(4)Kristen S.
Best fries (frites) I've ever bad hands doen! Try with the garlic aioloi! Also in love with pooka!
(5)William W.
I have been to Indiana 5 or 6 times in the last year and each of those times I have made the trip out to Brugge. This restaurant was already my girlfriends favorite and is now definitely one of my favorite places as well. Where to start... The mussels are fantastic; 9 or 10 different broth choices make for a new flavor every time. Order by the 2 pound bucket and you get a large order of frites (French fries.) As if that wasn't enough choice, you now get to pick 2 sauces from their extensive and diverse sauce list. Try the roasted garlic aioli, and the poplar syrup/mustard. Not a mussel fan? That's OK! The phenominal sandwiches at Brugge are generously portioned with a heaping pile of fries as well. Now this experience alone would be more than enough for the occasional restaurant stop, but Brugge also happens to be a top-notch brewery. Make sure to try the fruity but sour Pooka beer and the classic Belgian style tripel de rippel. I wish I could give Brugge more stars, but obviously the people at Yelp haven't experienced this hidden gem on the outskirts of Indianapolis.
(5)Daniel H.
I went on a Monday night, and was seated at the bar immediately; however, there were no seats available for parties greater than one. The Tripel was a good beer, but not game changing. The selection of beers matches the size of the restaurant, but is smaller than most places you'd usually visit. The Duck sandwich was excellent; succulent and flavorful, with good bread. The fries were average, but the garlic aioli dipping sauce made up for it. The staff was very friendly and helpful with offering suggestions and describing the menu. Patrons were also quite kind. Pricing is very fair for the quantity and especially quality of food. You can easily get out of there for under $30 a plate, including drinks.
(4)Guenter H.
The bar tenders act like everyone's an ass hole. The beer is not nearly as good as they think. Food is good. People suck
(1)Kevin R.
Pretty consistent with other reviews on the site. Food was good, frites and crêpes but the beer was average and the service was poor. Sat at the bar and felt like an incontinence to the staff. Had to ask for menus, ask for water, ask for napkins. Unique environment and menu so I may go back but it will not be my first choice in a town full of great places to go. M
(3)Christine B.
Sandwiches are very good. I had the meatball and all of them come loaded down with fresh cut frites (fries). The only thing I didn't like is that this place is so small so be prepared for there to be a long wait on busy days or nights. I've heard their mussels are good, but haven't tried them. It's a very cool place, artsy fartsy and the service was good. I could see myself going back for lunch or a late night bevvie.
(4)Abby T.
LOVE this place! Awesome in-house beers (especially the Trippel de Ripple). All the food is fabulous, and the upper deck on weekends is fun. Also.... they have shuffleboard!!
(4)Krista R.
I keep coming back to Brugge because the mussels, fries, and beers are fantastic. Sit on the upstairs deck if you can -- you might think you're on vacation. BUT BRUGGE. Listen to me. You have some SNARKY, SARCASTIC servers. Not cool. Hire more if they are overworked. Provide a shift meal if they're hungry. Give them beer if they thirst! The hostesses especially need training. I also have yet to have been served a steak that was cooked properly. Even when I tell the server "you guys usually over-cook my steak, please make sure it's cooked medium" -- I get well-done. Sigh. I'll keep coming back, and most likely you will too, but Brugge has some growing up to do.
(3)Tom F.
The beer is awesome. The frites are awesome. The mussels are awesome. The crepes are awesome. The salads are awesome. The pickled herring is awesome. Not a bad thing to say about this place. Great job! Keep up the great work. Now, can you start one in Louisville?
(5)Brandon R.
I'd love to give Brugge more stars. The food is good, the staff is fine, however the restaurant itself is poorly managed. As I type this, I'm entering my second hour waiting for a table. I know, my own stupidity is the reason for this predicament, but after one hour, my party and I were pot-committed, so we hunkered down. Whether it was the staff sitting family and friends first, or the lack of planning (sitting two parties of two who just arrived instead of the party of four who had waited an hour and a half) The most enraging part of the evening wasn't the long wait - it was the fact a large upstairs section remained unutilized on what was an incredibly busy night. If you come to Brugge, expect good food and polite service, but expect to spend 4+ hours at the restaurant. Unfortunate. They are the only thing standing in their way.
(2)Julian S.
I was surprised to see that I had not reviewed Brugge yet, and couldn't come up with a good reason to knock it down even a half-star. This is my go-to place for taking friends out to dinner because it has something for everyone. Their beers are wonderful, and the rotating taps are always great. I truly appreciate a place that brews its own beer, but doesn't only serve their own. They usually have something for any beer drinker, with stouts and bitters being served with equal zeal. In addition to the great beer, is a wonderful menu. I have been going for a number of years, and can't find it in me to order much outside of the mussels and fries. However, my friends have tried the gamut of the menu, and have never left disappointed. The fries are crunchy on the outside with a gooey center, and they are the perfect vehicle for any of the delicious sauces. The restaurant itself is clean and inviting, and the waitstaff is always knowledgeable and friendly. They usually have a working knowledge of each of the beers, and can direct any first timers around the menu with ease. I see a lot of the same servers each time I go, and really hope that means they like the place as much as I do.
(5)Alex M.
Food quality has diminished in past half a dozen visits or so. The beer, as always, is spectacular.
(4)Anna R.
Amazing food, delicious beer, and great service. We will most definitely be back and if you haven't been here come! Delicious!
(5)Jordan B.
Amazing food, the steak and frites are to die for. Triple de Ripple is an amazing beer. Love Love Love This place
(5)Becky H.
We were seated at a fun copper table in the bar area. Circles cut out for the paper cones full of pommes frites, which were excellent BTW. Some in our happy party ordered the mussels and stated the were tasty and totally filling. My chicken crepe was quite good as well. Baguettes were fabulous. Fish stew and beef stew were also a hit. We will definitely try this restaurant out again soon.
(4)Ntianu S.
I've visited Brugge several times and it's the frites with the assortment of sauces that bring me back time and time again. I've tried the Grilled Chicken Breast and Duck Confit Mitraillettes and they are just ok. I want to love the food, but nothing stands out. I simply enjoy my frites and dipping sauces. Next time I visit, I want to give the crepes a try. I still recommend this place because it's a fun experience. I'm not a beer drinker, but my many say the selection is amongst the best.
(3)Marina C.
Great beer, fries (pomme frites as they like to label them) with awesome sauce choices, and some of the best mussels I've had in Indy.
(5)Chelsea C.
My husband and I stopped here around 6pm on a Saturday night after deciding we had to try it, in spite of the poor marks on service fellow Yelpers had given Brugges. Unfortunately, we had a similar service experience, but the food was great! We walked in and they were packed and there were people waiting. The way it is set up we couldn't see beyond the main dining room- luckily I decided to peek around the corner where we saw there were 2 open seats at the bar and that's where we ended up for dinner since we didn't want to wait for a table. This place is seriously boho- it's almost dive-ey, but not in a fun way, more in a "lacking atmosphere" way. We had the Moules Frites for $20, where you get to choose mussels and 2 dipping sauces for your frites. The mussels were good (had the Provencal), the fries and dipping sauces were outrageously good! We got the garlic aioli and the sweet chili- I would eat this every day if I could- it is insane. They had a good selection of beers when we were there- we had a flight and there were a couple of good ones. We asked to try a sample of one of the beers that you can't include in the flight, and boy she did not like that. She begrudgingly got it for us but was clearly not happy about it. As for the service, the staff comes off as a social club that you are not invited to. They seem more concerned with their own conversations and jokes than anything else. I even heard one of the girls (not sure if she was a server or hostess) talking poorly about some people that had come in. The bartender warmed up to us after a bit, but still wasn't very welcoming. If I lived in Indy I would probably come here to get the frites to go, but since I don't I won't be visiting again, was a one-and-done experience for us. Indy has such a rich culinary scene that I would rather go somewhere else with better atmosphere and service.
(3)Phillip T.
We had their mussels, the provencal ones. They are definitely the smallest mussels i have ever had and the fries were no more than an inch long a piece. The food was decently made, the fries were crisp and the sauces tasty, the mussel sauce was made well but tasted like nothing since the meat itself was a dime in size. the beer was good though, trippel de ripple was like a Chimay or Duvel. Overall a good date spot, just wish the food was better. Well priced though for what you got considering it is seafood. It was also super packed on a thursday, basically all the tables were filled.
(3)Peter P.
mmm.....frites. They might have the best fries in Indianapolis. They come out piping hot and seasoned. There are 3 sizes (small, medium, large) and depending on which one you order, you get to choose from the extensive list of dipping sauces. I highly recommend the curry. And I would be remiss to not mention the beer. Tripel de Ripple. So good that you're only allowed to order 2 per visit. A few years ago, they only had the street-level space so snagging a table was nigh impossible on a Friday night. Now that the internet cafe has vacated the upstairs, Brugge has taken over that space as well (along with the huge balcony). Plenty of seating now.
(4)Caitlin T.
For food- Dont. Just dont. The fries are good, but the sauces arent any fun, the ketchup being crazy as it is. I chose the crepe w chicken, blue cheese, and spinach and my wife chose the one with ham and mustard. She may have won, but I certainly lost. The beer is a great selection, and the patio seating is nice. I will say, I had the worst service of my life, hands down. My waitress was rude, hardly paid any attention to my drink level, and seemed to pass us off. Granted, I never did anything to make her upset. It also took 10 minutes to get my check, so if youre down with dining and dashing then youll enjoy it.
(1)Kinsey C.
Pros: Great location, delicious beer, outdoor seating available during warm months, pomme frites that'll knock your socks off Cons: Goose egg, this place is awesome This place holds a special place in my heart because it's where I had my first date with my sweetie. However, its pomme frites and array of dipping sauces also have a special place in my heart (namely clogging the arteries running to and from...)! I have yet to come here and not have good service, food and beer. This place is great for dates, groups and pretty much any occasion when you want to drink beer. I came here on a bar crawl once, and didn't want to leave! Do yourself a favor and get thee to Brugge ASAP!
(5)Erin D.
The food here is amazing! I absolutely LOVE their burgers! And their fries are yummy too! Love the outdoor seating; I can bring my dog with me for an outdoor meal when it's nice out!
(5)Stephanie P.
It's all about the fries. I've tried several of the sandwiches, and while they're fine, the fries (and dipping sauces) always win. I love the dijon with poplar syrup and garlic aoili dipping sauces. And the beer is excellent- especially the trippel! The duck confit is my favorite sandwich I've had, and I have yet to try the crepes, so that's next on my list. Not a mussel fan, so I can't speak to those, but they're very popular. Love to bring out of towners to Brugge!
(4)Lisa S.
love it. Haven't been back in a bit, but my only complaint is that it's so good, you often have to wait a while for a table. it's nice that they expanded the upstairs, but now that I have a child, we're limited to the smaller seating area. love the large cone of fries with 10 dipping sauces. love the crepes. love the fresh brews. on our frequent diner list.
(5)Jen F.
We used to frequent a similar restaurant in NY. We'd been hoping to get in here, but frankly, the Yelp! reviews made us a little nervous. We decided to go for it today and, I gotta tell ya, we were pleasantly surprised. Our server, a young gent, was upbeat and friendly. He kept our drinks full and, generally, he took great care of us. We ordered the Cajun mussels and Red Curry mussels. Both were WON-DER-FUL and comes with a cone of fries. The broth in each of the pots was so flavorful. If I'd have been in the privacy of my own home with that big pot of Cajun mussels - I would have totally tipped my head back and drank it. Totally! I have to tell you, you get plenty of fries... but we were greedy and ordered more. This resulted in us not being able to finish our mussels or the new fries. Oh well. What are you gonna do? Favorite fry sauces were horseradish, fresh garlic aioli, homemade mayo, hot curry and the mustard. The sweet chili tastes good, but it's not thick and it also doesn't quite "go" with fries. Roasted garlic is good, but the fresh garlic really knocks your socks off. On the way home I turned to Philip and said, "Well, I'm very full after eating that lunch of french fries dipped in fat." You kind of have to get over that part of it and not feel too guilty. It's worth it.
(4)David C.
Our experience at Brugge was both disappointing and wonderful: Bad decor and lackluster service, but great food. We were able to muscle our way past the unattended hostess stand and through the crowd to find the well-hidden bar, but had to weave between many tables of people (as in, get sideways) to make it over there. (Visited on a Sunday at 430PM). Comfortable bar area was a relief but we were lucky to grab 2 stools, as the bar area is very small. The beer selection is heavily Belgian with a smattering of Porters, IPA's, and lagers. Bartender acted as though she was doing us a favor by serving us, but she warmed up ever so slightly. The disappointing part was the interior (shabby and dated from the moment you walk through the door, completely unmemorable) and the service: it seemed as though we were all there just to be tolerated, so that they could continue to joke with each other about odd-looking patrons, or one's inability to remember the beer order he had just taken, blahblahblah. We felt like interlopers inside their private enclave. As my wife said, this is what happens when management hires friends and friends of friends. The service wasn't terrible, just not good. By the way, dirty T-shirts on servers is so uncool. Even in a boho restaurant. Food: Great mussels with astounding variety of broth preparations (maybe a dozen) but we went with the classic Provencale. You get 2 lbs. for 20 bucks and that's what we did. Delicious, as were the true french fries (double-fried I believe is how the in-the-know joints make them so crispy). Fries come with 2 sauces; you pick the 2 out of again, perhaps a dozen or so. Get the garlic aioli for sure. I feel so fortunate we were able to sit at the bar, as it was just a mess in the dining area. So-- we won't be back, because the service and the interior were both seriously lacking, but the food was very good. Come to think of it, we may go back someday for those mussels but it's going to be a long while. They have a great business model with the mussels thing and they know it.
(3)Benz M.
I come here for the beer, the fries, and the mussels... The best combination out there for a chill out night. Good service, great bistro food and beer, great layout/decor.
(4)Kristi B.
Nice atmosphere with great wait staff. Good beverage choices. I love to share a side salad and order the 4 dollar burger. Great burger, juicy and flavorful. One of my favorite spots on mass ave.
(5)Rachael L.
Sorry Brugge... my muscles were full of sand and my waitress never smiled. I think she might have cringed when I asked for more water. It was my last visit.
(2)Carey G.
Nice atmosphere. After reading other reviews about the subpar service, I was prepared for the worst. We were pleasantly surprised that our experience with the service was perfectly fine. We were seated upstairs, and the 3 employees upstairs all worked their tails off to take care of everyone. We split the fabulous meatloaf sandwich and ordered additional frites. The horseradish and the garlic aioli were the sauce winners. And the Trippel was outstanding! Can't wait to go back and try the mussels!
(5)Amy H.
I was down in Indy visiting my sister, brother-in-law and two nephews and we decided to hit Brugge for an early Saturday night dinner. The place was crowded, but we were seated immediately. My sister and I opted for wine, but the beer selection looked great and was enjoyed by my brother-in-law. Unfortunately, no kiddie cocktails for my three and five-year old nephews, but they were content with lemonade. My sister ordered the Mussels Provencal, served in a pot filled to the brim (two pounds worth). I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but these were some of the best that I've had (particularly for being in the middle of Indiana). I ordered the grilled chicken pesta sandwich which was covered in frites. Chicken was nicely grilled with pesta and fresh mozarrella. Frites are great and they have a variety of dipping sauces, which are all good. My two nephews split the kid's fish and frites and loved it. The younger one especially enjoyed dipping his fish and the mussels in bleu cheese sauce (what can I say, he has eclectic tastes). Portions were huge and reasonably priced. Three adult entrees with tons of frites, large kid's meal, several beers and four glasses of wine amounted to about a $100.
(4)Trena R.
Oh, the pressure of choosing where the hubby and I should go for my birthday... The menu looked great - lots of new things to try - and the prices were far from break-the-bank. Brugge, it is! The Yelp! reviews about rude service were sort of accurate. I'm glad I didn't read them before we went. The host nodded in the direction of the table and grunted. We were in a good mood so we categorized him as "quirky". Our waiter was great - super informative with the right amount of opinion. We started with a flight of Brugge beers and weren't really fans of any of them, but it was a flight, so no harm, no foul. The food, on the other hand, was a home run. Hubby had the mussles (yes, all 2 pounds of them minus the three he shared with me) and I had the brussel sprout and goat cheese crepe. I'd recommend them both. The frites are the cornerstone of their menu. The sauces (especially the horseradish) are amazing. The frites ... they're sauce delivery devices. Nothing to write home about, but pretty good. If you haven't been, give it a whirl... and be open minded.
(4)Nichole K.
Found this place on yelp trying to find a place that would satisfy my cravings, as well as my spouses. They love anything french or brunch, and I consider myself a french fry/frite fanatic, so this place met both our needs. There were families, friends, and the lone persons filling this venue. The bar area serves up beers on tap and full menu. As far as the food goes...Holy cow...the enormous fries were served in a cone shaped container about 14 inches high, with 8-10 different sauces. Oh and they tasted pretty darn good!
(4)Avni S.
Cute little restaurant on the corner. Walked inside for a table and was greeted right away in front the crepe bar.... Really nice restaurant set up! We sat outside and ordered a GIANT order of fries so we could taste all 9 sauces offered but there were four of us and we didn't get through 1/2 the app when our giant crepes arrived! In general all 4 of us ordered something different and not one complaint! Warning the portions are huge!
(4)Gern B.
Loved it. Started with the mussels and a few beers. We also tried the sausage sandwich... All very good. Service was great on Saturday night. We will definitely return. Anytime I can get a craft beer for $5 /pint or less and I'm happy.
(4)Stacy J.
Looking for something different?? This is NOT your typical menu.. but it is mouthwatering and so hard to choose with such interesting and great options. Ordered the flight - choice of 3 beers - and one choice was currently out... so found another choice. come to find out, they also brought out 1 wrong choice. NOT a good way to promote your beers by mixing them all up. (also flipped 2 of them around when telling us which one was which... figured it all out later) Went to order a full beer, and was served the wrong one, then took that one away and brought the correct one. Had the Red Curry Mussels and frites, VERY GOOD!!! (MOULES FRITES-2 lbs. of prince edward island mussels with a cone of pomme frites and warm french bread) SO MANY flavors to choose from makes it a very tough decision!!! And many flavored sauces for your pomme frites, too. We like the garlic and the sherry vinegar and the aoli! YUM! Friend had the sasauge MITRAILLETTE (fresh baked french bread sandwiches) and wasn't happy about the bread getting too soggy, but said the taste trumped the soggy! Was informed of a wonderful sounding espresso type crepe which got my interest perked on dessert and I HAD to try it... but then the waitress came back saying they were out of this choice... of course, by this time, I wanted a dessert and settled on a second choice that I probably wouldn't have ordered otherwise... Had the lemon curd & blueberry crepe which was just alright but not great. So as you can guess... not too happy with the ill informed (or lack or caring?) service. Besides the items to which they didn't have, we also had our beverages go dry... not a great idea when you are eating a red curry entree! Feel like service could have and Should have been much better! I LOVE the menu and want to be back to try so, so much more... but hope the service would come up to par, at the least!
(4)Annie S.
Fantastic beer and fantastic food. Love it, will definitely go back soon. Can't say no to that Trippel!
(5)PK L.
My husband and I visited Brugge for the first time today. We moved here from the east coast and have high expectations about this place. I ordered the classic blue mussels and my hubby ordered the Cajun. Both were amazing. The Annika's milk stout I had went well with the bleu cheese sauce in my mussels. I also liked the dipping sauces for the fries (we had the French Dijon, sherry vinegar, sauce anlouie, and the garlic aioli)..... A solid 4 stars for the very deserving brasserie. It would have been a perfect meal if (1) they serve steak fries instead of regular fires but the reg fries are good as is, and (2) if the bread is crunchy and not soggy as it was kept warm under the mussel pot lid. But then again, I haven't had good bread since I departed NJ so I can't ding them for the bread...... We will def go back and next time I think I'll try the provincial.
(4)Devynn R.
Love This Place!! I would suggest having the Pan Seared Maple Leaf Farms Crepe! Its duck meat with an amazing sweet onion sauce that is to die for. And a side of Frits ofcourse!
(4)Elena L.
Love the mussels and fries here! Such a great restaurant if you are a mussel lover! They have at least 10 different flavors on the menu! And their fries come with 8 different dippings! Love it!!!
(4)Colleen F.
Love the food! The service is usually pretty good, and the patio is always fun. YUM. (HINT: best fries in Indy)
(5)Geoff O.
Sorry, but no. It's not terrible by any means, but it hardly deserves the accolades it gets from others. We were in town visiting some friends and they raved about the magic of Brugge. I was pumped after all the talk about fries and savory crepes and all sorts of yummines. But no. Their fries, while good and fresh, are still just fries. They really aren't noticeably better than "quality" fries elsewhere. I enjoyed the dipping sauces, but maybe only half of them were all that good, and those were the predictable ones when it comes to flavor profile - aioli, pesto, horseradish, etc. I should note, the "blue cheese" dip was, um, milk? Yeah, not sure what happened there. On to the crepes. Not great. Not even good. Honestly, I think Brugge should be pretty embarrassed that their primary product is so mediocre. I've had better crepes from random streetside vendors. And I'm talking about the crepes themselves, not the fillings. The fillings were fine, I suppose, but the actual crepes were just poor, flavorless, and slightly too floury. Disappointing. Really, though, would it be so hard to offer a crepe with flavors that just work together? Get me a crepe with some pesto, mozzarella, chicken, and spinach. Get me another with mushrooms, avocado, and pork. Boom. I just helped this company 200%. Pleasant service, though, which I appreciated; however, I'm pretty sure the hostess was absolutely baffled at how to run a check in desk.
(2)Benjamin B.
I love Brugge. I've been going here off and on for the past few years both while living here and visiting. The food is always great. The mussels are a great deal and perfect for sharing, the fries are fantastic. I'm also a huge fan of the hanger steak... hell I'm a fan of most any hanger steak, but this one is a steal at the price and it's a huge portion. They offer great charcuterie from Smoking Goose and cheese for a lighter snack while you down some beer. They used to have oysters, but I didn't see them on the menu the past couple times, I'll ask about that next time I go. I must also recommend you try a Pooka if they have it. They make a wild sour beer with berries that is quite good. The quality seems inconsistent on this beer, so it ranges from pretty good to WOW THIS IS GREAT depending on the visit. Either way, it's worth it. They also have a good selection of bottles and visiting beers on draft. We usually end up with sour beers so a 750ml of Hanssens Ode Geuze comes to the table at some point. Over all, I recommend this place highly. The only difficulty can be parking or finding a seat on busy nights because it is in Broad Ripple.
(4)Karla W.
I am very committed to their sours and have been going there to get my Pooka fix for over a decade. Sometimes on the weekends it can be a long wait, and the new upstairs needs some sound absorbing material, but it's otherwise perfect for a weekday dinner.
(5)Cheryl K.
We were visiting from St. Louis. I have read online about their pomme frittes. We weren't very hungry, but we were game for trying a house brew and their pomme frittes. We opted for the large order of pomme frittes that comes with 12 dipping sauces for $12.95. There were three of us and when the order came out, we could not believe how humongous it was. They are served in this large cylindrical cone with the cups of delicious dipping sauces surrounding the cone. The pomme frittes are so scrumptious! Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper. The right amount of crunch, but yet tender on the inside. The sauces were fantastic: fresh mayonnaise | homemade ketchup | roasted garlic aioli | horseradish | sweet chili sea salt & sherry vinegar | blue cheese | aioli | poplar syrup & french dijon | hot curry sauce andalouse | fresh herb pesto The triple ripple house brew is a perfect match with the pomme frittes. Go give them a try you won't be disappointed!!!!!
(4)Andrew J.
These guys do a great job with two of my favorite things, beer and french fries. Brugge brews Belgian style beers with some American style creativity. They take some really unique twists on classic European styles. The beer is all brewed in house and they do a wonderful job. The other thing they do so well is their french fries. The fries are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside. They have more sauce options than you can eat in a sitting. I love their mustard and the garlic aioli, both are outstanding and full of flavor. Their crepes are great, but my favorite sandwich is the veal meatloaf sandwich. The meat is perfectly seasoned with big flavors. My second favorite meal here is their mussels. They have a ton of different preparation options. My wife and I have had almost all of them, and they're all pretty great. We love sitting outside in the summer drinking beer and eating mussels while we watch Broadripple pass us by.
(5)Alex M.
You can't beat the drink selection. I suggest the dark horse. The harvey is extremely sour, you've been warned. For dinner, I got the vegetarian grilled portabello mushroom with the frites. Very satisfying vegetarian dish. The fries are awesome when you start but then the grease adds up and it starts to be icky. In the end you'll be satisfied. The place closes pretty early for a pub and it's recommended that you call ahead for seating. Don't be surprised if you have to wait for forty minutes for a seat. Get a drink at the bar while you wait!
(4)Bill P.
Best Fries I have ever had and the brew isn't too bad either. Had Flemish Red Sour Ale there. Wish they would have kept it on tap longer!
(5)Jillian B.
food is good, but beers are sub par at best. service is pretty descent, and it's right off the Monon trail which is nice
(3)Kkdanville D.
My husband and I split a delicious burger and fries at Brugge Brasserie. The food was good, drinks were delicious and wait staff was courteous. Our table was in the middle of the room near the outside dining area. It was kind of congested. I would recommend getting a seat out of the aisle if you decide to go.
(4)Emily C.
Husband and I came here for dinner last Friday and are definitely looking forward to coming back. Service 3.5/5 We knew we wanted to sit outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. They have outdoor seating on both the lower and upper decks. Since you can enter the restaurant from either the door on the ground floor or the door on the top floor I wasn't sure which way to go first. We chose to walk inside on the ground floor hoping there would be a host/hostess to direct us. There were no signs or anything. After a few waiters walked by us I finally just asked if we could sit on the upper deck and they said to talk to whoever was upstairs. So we went upstairs and again there was no host station but luckily one of the waitresses was just inside and she directed us toward a table and got us menus. So now that we've been there once I'll know what to do next time in terms of getting seated, it was just a bit confusing the first time around. Once we were seated our waitress was friendly and attentive, but not so attentive that we felt rushed. I really wanted to linger and enjoy my beer and dinner in the sunshine and that's exactly what we were able to do. It also helped that we were there around 5:00 on a Friday and the place wasnt busy yet. Atmosphere/Ambiance 4/5 I can only speak to the outdoor seating at this point as we sat out on the upper deck. The view isnt exactly scenic but our seat afforded us a lot of people watching and interesting car spotting opportunities. I didnt see any means for shade on the upper deck so I wouldnt want to be there in the middle of the day. I was fine this time since the sun was going down though. Food 5/5 I started with a flight of the Pooka, Tripel de Ripple and one more that I cant remember the name of. The Tripel was my favorite. For dinner I got the shaved brussel sprout (with fried capers, balsamic, walnuts, goat cheese, chili oil) crepe. It came with a side salad. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this dish. It was such an interesting combination. The brussel sprouts were roasted perfectly. Normally I dont like capers but they really worked here. It was a generous amount as well, I was definitely satisfied. Husband got a sandwich with brugge beer & tomato braised meatballs, and swiss cheese. I had a bite of one of the meatballs and it was very tasty. We shared the nutella dessert crepe, it again was amazing and was just the right amount of sweet. Overall 4/5 Looking forward to trying more crepes!
(4)Lynn J.
I am certain this will fit many people extremely well. Clearly this is the case as evidenced by the crowd and the noise level. Neither is really my thing. Even though the food when it came was fine perhaps good, the pleasure had pretty well gone out because of the delay as we seemed to be at a table temporarily not assigned to a specific waiter. No amount of good beer really covers these flaws for me. Let the college and post college crowd have it and enjoy. My daughter loves it. Fine. If you like a lively noisy drinking hole (and I mean that in the nicest possible way) go try it out, it is a popular place and may suit you well.
(3)Kristen W.
The Pooka is amazing!
(4)Carrie M.
Go with a group of 2-3 people and split two orders of moules frites: provencal and red curry. You won't regret it!
(4)Kristin H.
Great frites. I mean seriously great frites. But service was uneven and so was the steak. I got the same order each time and the first time my steak was fantastic. The second time it was all gristle and fat and was cooked to death after sending it back for being almost raw. Husband loves the beer.
(3)Emel S.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Brugge!! And for a variety of reasons which I will list for you. - They have a rotating menu of beers. This forces me to try new beers which is always good because I tend to be a creature of habit. You can't go wrong with the Tripel...though you may feel that it was the wrong decision the next day. I don't like the Pooka but I don't blame Brugge for that. There are plenty of other beers to try. - I love everything on the menu. I have tried a few types of the mussels but my favorite is the Provencal. Almost all the sauces sound delicious so I have some more work to do. Now, if you order the mussels, be prepared to eat a lot of mussels. They come in a steaming pot that I'm pretty sure is bottomless because I've never managed to finish it. - Ummm...hello delicious fries!! If you have 5 people or more, you have to order the L'Enorme. It's a rule. Well, it's a rule that I made up for my friends. Feel free to follow it. It's not a rule that's made to be broken. If you choose to eat in moderation (something I don't think I'll ever master), I opt for the horseradish and the poplar syrup and French dijon. The horseradish is a mayonnaise-like sauce but I just like to put a little bit on each fry. -If you opt to get a sandwich, I really like the duck confit but I'm a huge fan of duck. I think it's nice though because often times duck is served which a large layer of fat and this is more of a shredded duck. The only thing better than going to Brugge is going to Brugge and getting a table on the deck when the weather is nice. And then, if you get cold, you can go inside and hope to get a turn on the shuffleboard table. You must must must try this place!! Even if you just go for a beer and a cone of fries.
(5)Stephanie W.
Favorite restaurant ever! There's so much to say. It's good any time of day and something for everyone. I'm lying, though, because hands down - you eat mussels! Seasonings and spice. Dips and Dollops - mussels and Pom Frittes! Now, I'm hungry
(5)Chanh B.
I started visiting Brugge when I first moved to Indy and moved into the neighborhood. That was almost 2 and 1/2 years ago. I am very devoted to this place. Absolutely great hospitality from the staff! I usually visit after dusk and always get their tripel de ripple belgian ale and large order of fries, I mean frites. I would say the best entrée would be "steak and eggs". The second would be the nice selection of charcuterie and cheeses. I have never been disappointed in either food or service.
(5)Brittany L.
Come here with 4+ people, order L'Enorme, and be happy with the best fries in the city, which you can make even better by dipping into one of the 12 house-made sauces. You may also consider having the 2 lb pail of mussels. It's available in like a dozen flavors, and I love having the variety to choose from. If you can't come up with 4+ people who want to go here and drink Belgian beers and eat mollusks and frites, get the large frites and be exciting with the 3 sauces you get to choose. I prefer the roasted garlic aioli (you'll dream about it), the pesto, and I'm trying to make my way through the rest of the list one at a time. Brugge brews their own Belgian-style beers and also serves other craft beers on draft and in bottles, including sours and lambics which can be hard to find. They offer bottled small-batch sodas too and a pretty decent wine list. Wait here can be long, and I'd say the menu definitely lacks that "something for everyone" quality. If you're not into crepes, swiss-ish cheese, sausage, or mussels, you may find yourself out of luck. There is nary a burger to be found. Kids are allowed downstairs and on the patios. Upstairs, in the bar area with common seating, expect to be sharing your table with strangers and keep in mind you order from the bar. No kids allowed upstairs. There is a TV both bars and they're usually showing soccer.
(4)Rachel F.
I used to go here all of the time with my aunt when it first opened. I was so excited to bring my then boyfriend there after we had started dating. He was in a bad mood and took it out on the restaurant and claimed he didn't like it. Thankfully, after a few years and a marriage, I lured him back to Brugge to give another go. And, good news, he liked it his second time around as much as I did my first time around years ago.
(4)Jeffrey R.
Definitely a good spot in Broad Ripple. Frites with all the sauces rock and the beers are legit!! Patio is also great plus they are dog friendly. Need to go back for the mussels next time.
(4)Ashley K.
Awesome place! great mussel and french fries. must try food!
(5)Randy B.
Interesting to say the least...I wasn't a big fan of their type of food, but they are definitely unique. Don't have much to say since I really wasn't that impressed. Great staff for sure.
(3)P D.
Mussels, frites, and beer. When my dad and I go out, this is usually the place. One of the only reasons to go to Broad Ripple anymore.
(5)Rolling R.
Fantastic crepes and beer! I need to get to this place much more often!
(5)Andrew K.
The service is a bit slow, expect it to take almost an entire lunch hour to eat. So, given that, how do you earn 5 stars? The sandwiches are really good, the Duck Confit is rich, tender, and melts in your mouth, and the frites are simply the best fries I've ever had, anywhere, period.
(5)Kate D.
Although I thought this place could only go up. It has gone quite the opposite.They rarely have any of their own beers, but then tell you they are taking them to a competition. That is frustrating. Also every time they make me sit upstairs the service is really crappy. Twice out fries came to us cold. Really? Like its not busy? Everyone's food (crepes and salad and frites) were really good. I even tried Brussel sprouts for the first time! They were a little tough in the crepe but maybe they are always like that when sautéed? The frites (fries) and sauces were good, and I am not a huge fry fan. I look forward to returning to try new things. As for the service it was just fair to poor. Our beer came fast, but they only had two house brews on tap. That made me sad. They were great beers but the huge gap in beer and getting our food was a little much. We had to sit outside or wait 20 min at 8:45 at night. And when our food was finally brought it was cool. They also bright the frites out like 5 min after we got our dishes. So one person of our table had to wait to get their meal as that was all they ordered. It would had been a stellar place had the service just been a pinch better. We felt a little forgotten sitting outside.
(3)Leslie L.
The seating practices at Brugge Brasserie seem to change day to day which makes getting a table or seat very confusing. The first time I went I was able to walk straight up to the 21 and over area upstairs and was told it was open seating. The second time I went I did the same thing and I was told in a very rude and humiliating manner by the waitress that I could not just sit down but had to go downstairs to check in and that people were waiting. When we went downstairs, there was no wait and we were immediately seated in the downstairs 21 and over area (which seemed to be open seating). There are so many doors into this place and it's confusing. I just wish that there was a sign upstairs telling us to go downstairs and check in or to seat yourself (All it says on the door is 'you must be 21 and over to enter' which makes you think it's a bar and open seating upstairs and a restaurant downstairs). I wont let this experience ruin my review because their beer is still amazing but I will most likely enjoy drinking Pooka at other local locations.
(4)Kori E.
If you like mussels you must come here! You get 2 pounds of mussels in the sauce of your choice with a side of frites with two dipping sauces. Need I say more? Delish!
(4)Cortney H.
One of my favorite restaurants in Indy! The duck confit mitralette is super delicious. Make sure to try the frites, they're awesome.
(5)Kent W.
Brugge is a never miss when I visit indy. moules frites with the butter and cippolini onion sauce or the dark beer and walnut sauce on the small, delicious mussels they bring in from prince Edward island. the endive salad, the Belgian stew, hanger steak and eggs, crepes all good. they make excellent craft beers too. i like the black. and can't forget the frites with choice of two homemade sauces. so good.
(5)Bethany S.
The first time I went a year or so ago, I had a crepe and frites. The crepe was bland, but the frites were fantastic. When I went more recently, the frites were still fantastic and the crepe was better (a different crepe, though, so maybe it was just the menu item). I don't drink beer, but my beer-loving friend really likes this place, so we went for his birthday and it was a great time with good food. So, the best parts are the frites and the beer. I would like it if they had wine, too, but maybe they aren't into wine in Belgium. And I highly recommend getting the huge cone of fries with the tons of sauces - it's fun to try each one and guess which kind of sauce it is!
(4)Danny W.
Ok, listen, here is what you need to know: 1. The frites are perfect. They are the best I have ever had. 2. Some of the dipping sauces need work. Garlic aioli is great, so is Jambalaya. Avoid pesto. 3. Mussel portions are just fucking gigantic. Two people will only need to order a single container. We had the black beer one, which was good. Cheese in mussels is kinda weird, but it's the midwest so I guess you just deal with it. 4. The sandwiches are not that great. Avoid. Overly covered in fries, dry. 5. Beer (esp. the belgian) is good.
(3)Charla C.
A couple of friends of mine wanted to check this place out after seeing reviews and hearing great things. We were seated right away and the service was excellent. The food was good. Not great but good. Some of this is my fault. I should have ordered mussels or a crepe. Instead I got a sandwich and barely ate half. The meatballs were great but otherwise it was just bread. Bleh... I did love the frites. And, I'd like to go back and try more of their sauces. But, I'm not excited about scheduling another time to return. It's another option in Broad Ripple, but with so many options I can't say this will be at the top of my Broad Ripple restaurant list.
(3)Joe L.
Interesting place. We arrived around 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon for an early dinner. Small parking lot was full so I had to pay for meter parking on the street. Limited seating but several tables were available and we were quickly seated. Our group of four had all been here before and were looking forward to a fun evening. This was a birthday dinner so we splurged a bit starting dinner with both the mussels and the charcuterie {cheese-sausage-liver pate board}. The cheese board is expensive but a nice selection and great for four people to share. The pate was very good, but no one else cared to try it. I don't know if they would substitute as I know many people would not care for it...but it was good. The mussels were excellent but cost $20.00. Once you finish them there is a favorable broth remaining in the container and it is great for dipping with the provided French bread. The mussels also come with a cone of fries which were great. In fact I think all the meals come with fries as this is their specialty. The have a number of dipping sauces you can select from and nobody uses ketchup on their fries. As everybody gets 2 sauces, you can share and end up with a variety to try out. As only 2 of us ate the mussels, I could have stopped with the cheese board and mussels, but I ordered the duck confit knowing I would probably take most of it home. It is served on French bread and was good. It came with a large serving of fries. My wife had the meatballs which were also served on French bread with an excellent sauce, and of course came with fries. The beer was great and a nice variety, but they were out of one popular brew and one in our party had to order their second choice. I had the Triple de Ripple which was very good. Several reviews commented on the seating and noise and I was concerned we might have difficulty conversing at the table. As we arrived early.....around 4:30, it was not crowded and not a lot of noise, but by the time we left....maybe around 6:00, it was really loud. I assume this will vary form evening to evening based on the people there at the time {and how much they might be drinking}. I considered rating only a 3 star because of the close seating and noise, but considering this is a place known for their beer and fries, I will consider that part of the atmosphere, so 4 stars.
(4)Danielle R.
Such a fun date place! Good food, amazing beer and a great atmosphere. The big basket of fries gives you a chance to try all the dipping sauces and aiolis. Try the Gettin Figgy With It - sour mash beers don't get better in the states than this!
(4)John P.
Brugge is delicious. Their beer is some of the best local craft beer I've ever had, and you can never go wrong with the frites. The patio is where it's at (weather permitting, of course) and it's a short walk from anywhere within Broad Ripple.
(4)Jacqueline I.
Service was ehh (but hey, they're busy cuz they're good). We got the roasted garlic aioli and pesto with our delicious frites. Mussels (Cajun) were fantastic, and the duck mustard crepe was also very good. Plan on coming back for sure to see if the other dishes hold up as well. Recommended!
(4)Wade W.
Worst lunch experience in recent memory. Food was average. Service was less-so. Prices too high for the offering. Was charged for food not eaten and sent back. Rude waitress. Won't return.
(1)Andrea K.
I want to go to Brugge right now just because I'm thinking about it now. This place has a love/hate relationship for me in the beginning, but we worked out our differences. I was told to go here for the frites and dipping sauces, and yes, you can make an entire day of eating nothing but the frites and dipping sauces (I recommend pesto and the garlic aioli mixed, you're welcome). I just couldn't seem to find that one dish that was a great go to since the fare isn't your standard steak or burgers. Instead you find pleasantly surprising savory crepes, or the bucket of steams mussels, of this chicken sandwich which I finally found was waiting for me in the shadows all along. The beer is great, but I do recommend getting a taste before you committ, just to make sure you make the right choice since some, like Bad Kitty, kinda live up to their name. The Trippel though, you can't go wrong with it. Get that with frites and you will be very happy. Also, be sure to get a dessert crepe. O. M. G. The nutella crepe. And this is why I will be going this weekend because for the rest of the week I will think of nothing else but that crepe and frites and my chicken sandwich. So while you might take a little bit to really figure out what you want to eat here, once you do you find yourself drawn to it, like a moth to flame. Another quick note, they fill up fast on Friday and Saturday nights. So don't the the "surprised" person with a group of 10 at 7:30pm with an hour wait. It's Broad Ripple and I know you are just jealous of everyone else happily eating their frites and drinking their Trippel.
(5)Jenni H.
I've been looking for a good mussels place in my travels and Brugge really hit the spot! I ordered the 2lbs of mussels in the class Belgium sauce and every bite was a rich savory flavor, sprinkled with minced garlic and onion pieces. Thus dish also came with a side of perfectly prepared fries with an option for two dipping sauces.i picked the roasted garlic aioli and the herb pesto. I would definitely recommend combining these two together when using the dipping sauces. I'm usually not a big fries person but this made them taste amazing!
(4)Beth B.
Finally made my first appearance in at Brugge. I've been meaning to get here forever. My dining partner and myself chose to split two items. We settled in the provencal mussels which were very good. I think they would have benefited from a little more salt but they were still delicious. We also split the brussels sprout crepe which was divine. I'm very much looking forward to returning to sample much more.
(4)Jonathon H.
I feel like people over-hype this place, but it is a different experience and great food. If you're looking to save a few bucks, go for one of the sandwiches. You get a ton of fries.
(4)Herbert J.
I give it only 3 stars because there is one waiter there who doesn't understand anything about customer service. I love the food and the beer triple de ripple is at the top of my Indiana brewed favorites, however my girlfriend and I went in this past Monday and upon waiting for the hostess to seat us we were left at our table while the server named "Bes" walked past us numerous times, and then without introducing himself or saying hello he proceeded to tell us, "For future reference wait to be seated by the hostess." We then told him we had waited and he told us he had seen the whole thing and that is not what happened and that we need to wait for the hostess in the future. I couldn't believe I was arguing with a server over what his hostess had or had not told me. We then got up and left and he continued with snide remarks saying, "you don't have to be happy about it." Im sure he felt dumb when he talked to the hostess shortly after and she told him she had told us to sit there. I will not be back there as long as he is working. Who is to say that if he can be such a jerk to a customer because he was mad that the hostess double sat him, that he wouldn't spit in your food. Request a new section if you sit with a server named "Bes" because the guy doesn't understand what customer service is at all. Heads up he looks like Bill Haider from Saturday Night Live.
(3)Classy L.
Awesome mussels with Jamaican sauce and Duck Confit in Crepes. Best of all amazing service by Kristen!!!
(5)Vanessa J.
The Thai Red Curry mussels left something to be desired; I was expecting a little more flavor. However, $20 for 2 lbs. of mussels and more pommes frites than you can eat is unbeatable. I recommend the horseradish and sea salt & sherry vinegar for sauces. I was also underwhelmed by the roasted garlic aioli. Great place to take friends and I'll definitely be back to try more mussels.
(4)Mahrukh M.
Honestly, I have to thank Yelp for steering us to this restaurant. Three of my friends and I were visiting Indianapolis from Cincinnati for a one day trip. Looking for restaurants on Yelp, we decided to give this place a try because of the reviews. We loved it, their food was great, and even better was their service. The waitress provided exceptional service, and as this was our first time here, she was very helpful with her recommendations. They have a huge selection of different sauces you can try with your meal, and among the four of us I think we tried all of them (almost). My favorite sauce was the roasted garlic aioli sauce. For my entree I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich, and my friends ordered the duck confit sandwich, and mussels. All of us were really happy to have dined here, I highly recommend this place.
(5)Ian C.
I've been here twice and I want to go like sixty more times. The first time was absolutely sublime - we chanced upon the best table in the place (back corner, view of the entire room, like a boss). The second trip included a long-ish wait, but we went at peak hours during the weekend, so that didn't surprise me, and it gave us enough time to go get a pre-dinner taco from a really fantastic place just down the block. Unfortunately, somebody brought their awful children who only communicated by shrieking horribly and bonking forks on the tables. Well, that's no fault of the restaurant, I suppose. Don't bring your kids! Please! On my first visit, I got the steak frites. It's quite cheap for what you get - a bigass hanger steak on the plate with a completely absurdly huge mountain of frites on top, plus two dipping sauces. You're going to want to get like two of the house-made beers and spend at least an hour working your way through this veritable Montagne de Frites. The dipping sauces are incredible. The roasted garlic aioli is the clear winner, but I really like the bleu cheese, horseradish, and sauce andalouse (kinda like a tangy, lemony mayo) as well. On my second visit, I had the duck confit mitraillette. Fun fact: Mitraillette translates literally to "submachine gun." The sandwich has duck confit, dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek on top. That is a damn fine sandwich. Of course, they just dump a whole bunch of frites on it as well. I'm pretty sure they put crack in their frites. You can't stop eating them. Other restaurants just don't do it the same way. At other, lesser restaurants, I have felt as if I was biting into a hot slug instead of a piece of fried potato. At Brugge, the frites are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. They are basically the Platonic ideal of fried potatoes. Both times I've been to Brugge I've taken the leftovers to work the next day. My coworkers inevitably mention that whatever I just heated up in the microwave smells amazing. They look at their prepackaged Healthy Choice meals with a vague sense of disappointment as I tuck into the best leftovers ever. Taking leftover Brugge to work the next day will definitely make you the King (or Queen) of the Breakroom.
(5)Rachel B.
One of my favorites when I am visiting Indy!
(5)Twinkle V.
Love, love, love this place. Hidden off the Monon, this stalwart of Broad Ripple brew offers a great menu as well as its very own beer menu, interspersed with a few non-Brugge brews. It's on our favorite list, yet, sometimes, the wait is pretty long on the weekend. No reservations, so be prepared to wait. It's well worth it,however. Love the mussels and frites!
(4)Rae Ann P.
Saturday afternoon - another wonderful meal at a great restaurant with the best server in Indianapolis - NOAH!! Again, the mussels and fries with the dipping sauces were exceptional and filling for the two of us. Enjoyed the Broad Ripple neighborhood as we walked off the meal. Can't go wrong here!! And ask for Noah for his exceptional service, great smile and winning personality. (And no, I don't "know" him or am related to him!!)
(5)Kelsey A.
Enjoyed this French inspired dining experience. If you are a fan of mussels this place Is a MUST...I am unfortunately not a fan of mussels but am a huge fan of frites! Strongly recommend the frites, so many different dipping options which I've never had at any other restaurant. The waitress was very helpful in making beer and entree recommendations. Brugge brews 3 of their own beers plus has a small list of additional featured wines and brews. Smaller menu but was torn between several non-mussel entrees....the dinner crepe was good, not amazing. Warm and cozy environment, small restaurant and seating fills up fast! Good location right on the monon, difficult to find parking however on a Saturday night.
(4)Sarine J.
Been hanging out here a lot lately. Love the atmosphere. Fries are good but like the dipping sauces more. Had a dessert crepe that had nutella, chocolate genache, and pecans. It was amazing.
(4)Ilya V.
Very good beer selection (can't go wrong with Belgian ales, really), and tasty fries with lots of different dipping sauces. My one and only one complaint is their selection of lambics is a bit lacking, although perhaps this was because we had a newbie server. To be honest, I've never been at a Belgian place that didn't carry Lindemans. They did have one bottle, but it was a huge one that I could never finish by myself (and I do love lambics, don't get me wrong).
(4)Stephanie D.
Well well well, decided to come here after taking a hiatus of Broad Ripple for about a year..My hubby and I joined some friends of ours to try the beer, the mussels, the atmosphere. We came on a Monday night and they had a wait, which makes me think, hey this place must be great to have a wait on a Monday. We were seated promptly outside. The only odd thing was the host told us where to go but didn't actually walk us to the table. A little weird, but it's ok I can find my way through a restaurant. After looking at the menu we decided to split the duck crepe and pomme frites. My friends ordered mussels red curry style and some pomme frites as well. We received our frites earlier then our meal which made a great appetizer/side for our meal. Since we all ordered a large we shared the 6 sauces between us. The sauces were great, the frites were alright. I've had pomme frites double fried in duck fat before, I'm a little biased now. Sorry!! Our meal came and while I really liked the duck the crepe was super bland which was somewhat made up by the sauce that was on top. I did try the mussels which were really good, so I would recommend those to people. You receive 2 lbs. worth so it is a great share for 2 ppl. As for being a brewery they only carried 3 brews?? Not used to that, but then again I'm not a beer fan so it didn't bother me, just thought the selection would've been larger, considering my hubby is a hop head and adores beer. The service was alright nothing to boast about. The verdict is still out on whether or not I would come back. Not that the experience was bad, but it wasn't great enough in my book to begin planning a second trip.
(3)Misti Y.
Come here for three things: Frites, Mussels and Beer. If you have an inclination you might not want any of the above, then skip the Brugge. It is also worth noting, that there are fewer seating options for those under 21, so if you're coming with a family, definitely call ahead for wait times. Back to the food: The tables have frite holes; that's how serious they are about fried potatoes. They have 12 preparations of PEI mussels; that's how serious they are about moules. And, right now, they have a beer called Reindeer Games. I can't resist loving a beer named after a holiday animal and described as having hints of cinnamon. It was a delicious brew. They also have 12 sauces for fry dipping. Again, they are serious about frites. Alas, I ordered a brussels sprouts crepe with a side salad and felt a little dumb about the choice. It was ok, but the mussel-eaters looked more delighted, and I ended up stealing a fair share of fries. I am not a mussel lover, but I could have gone with the Steak Frites, which looked pretty good. But again, this is really a spot for three things: Frites, Mussels and Beer!
(4)Chris C.
Lost a star because The last 3 times we have been here they have been out of the Tripel, which is the main reason for coming. It is Saturday afternoon and they are already out. If it is so popular and you always run out, why not make more?
(3)Chris S.
Brugge is good but it has stiff competition in Broad Ripple. The beer is on par with some of the other local greats. I really enjoy Triple De' Ripple but watch out it will hit you. All the beer on tap is premium quality at a premium price. The fries are good but nothing special; I don't get the hype. The moules-frites is a pretty good deal for $20. Every so often you get a mussel with sand in it but not a big deal for the price. Service is really hit or miss; I've had both friendly and rude servers so it is luck of the draw. Borderline 4-star but not quite there.
(3)Constance V.
My favorite place in Indy to eat! I've been here more times than I can remember. Those fries, oh my those fries...and that crepe with Brussels sprouts and cheese and walnuts. I seriously love their beer, all of them. Please don't ever change anything!
(5)Diane E.
Finally! I can now say that I've experienced the elusive mussels that Brugge is so famous for. 3rd time's the charm. One of my besties from California is visiting for the labor day weekend and my Indy daughter is moving to NYC, we decided to celebrate at Brugge. We ordered the frites...with all the dipping sauces...which ended up being way too much for 4 people, so my son-in-law took the leftovers home to enjoy over the weekend. Then, my friend and I shared the classic brugge mussels while my daughter and her husband shared a salad. Plenty of wine...beer...and we had a great server. This ended up being a great night.
(5)Joel M.
Brugge is everything that Indy needs more of - local, unique, tasty, and consistent. I've been here a few times just for drinks (which are reason alone to visit Brugge), but went for a nice dinner with the wife more recently. Actually, first lets get back to the drinks. I'm a beer guy and while the selection isn't gigantic, but they clearly focus on quality over quantity. Their own brewery choices on tap are delicious and BIG - we're not talking about cute little 5% Blond Ales (i.e. Three Wise Men), we're talking about 10% Belgian Tripels that will kick you in the face. The guest beers (tap and bottles) are as good if not better - all big, powerful, craft beers that will expand your suds pallet and introduce you to breweries you've never heard of. Now that I'm drunk just thinking about their beer selection, lets move on to the food. The two things you need to know about are the frites and the mussels. The frites (fancy french fries) are cooked perfect and addicting on their own, but what makes them even better is the endless selection of sauces they can be served with (pesto, curry, homeade ketchup, etc.). Add some mussels and you will be set for the night - I recommend the Jamaican and Cajun but I doubt there is a bad bunch on the menu. Two pounds doesn't sound like a lot with all those shells, but it was more than enough for the wife and I. With a huge menu and revolving beer selection, I try to go here as much as possible.
(5)Holly H.
Not entirely sure what to say here... I was really excited to eat at Brugge Brasserie. I was in a good mood, I was hungry. I was with great friends. I was ready. Unfortunately, our Sunday evening visit left me in a kinda crappy mood. The food was okay. Not great. Just food. The seating was a nightmare (even though we offered to wait, we were seated around a table that was awkward and that made one member of our party sit at a corner of the table. No one even attempted to correct this, and finally *I* had to find a spare chair and move the table out so we could all sit comfortably.) Our waitress was... RUDE. That's putting it nicely. Simple requests were met with crappy looks, and questionable answers. One of my friends asked that the eggs be cooked a little harder runny, and the waitress acted like they were too "busy" to let them cook for a few extra seconds. She wrote nothing down, and asked us to repeat ourselves several times. She acted annoyed when we asked about dessert. She brought the wrong beer with one of our flights of beer, and acted like it was a foregone conclusion that we would just take the wrong one... instead of her bringing the correct one. I just cannot convey how terrible the service was...
(1)Sarah F.
I just love this place! I have sat upstairs and on the main floor -- both are great. I am partial to the atmosphere on the upper level, but it isn't always open. The frites are uh-maze-ing, just like everyone says. The mussels are wonderful. So much fun to eat with a group. More bread, please! I like to dip the bread in the liquids from the mussels. Be sure to try the Tripel, but go easy -- that stuff is strong. I think my sis had an out-of-body experience after 2 of those. Very entertaining. I have tried a bite of the duck sandwich and I would say, if you're not a mussels person, then the duck is your way to go. Enjoy!
(4)Monica H.
Came here based on the menu alone. Sounded it like it had something for everyone, and every taste bud. From mussels to crepes; burgers to salads. Though they were known for their craft beers, we decided to skip the alcohol as it was 11 in the morning. Decided on the duck breast crepe and the bf ordered the special of the day (not on the menu) beef tenderloin crepe and we shared large frites with 3 sauces: roasted garlic aioli, poplar syrup & French Dijon, and sauce andalouse (which is a mayo based sauce with flavors of peppers and tomato) - surprisingly this was my favorite; creamy, yet refreshing. They also make their own sodas and the day's flavor?: Ginger Peach - how could we not? It was refreshing and light, and not too sweet which was preferable. The décor was kitschy and the tables had pre-made holes designed to hold your cone of frites. But it was a bit dark and the indoor seating was a bit stuffy. The ventilation could use some improvement; you knew when you walked in that you'd walk out with the stench of food/cooking on your clothes, and sure enough it lingered on our clothes after we stepped outside. They did offer outdoor seating, which would probably have been a better idea. All in all, a good local stop - reasonably priced and we had a friendly waiter.
(3)Spencer F.
I stopped by with a bunch of friends after work. The weather was perfect for sitting outside. The service was quick for a Monday night, and the server was able to explain every beer on tap. I love seafood, so I had to have the mussels. I was not disappointed. They were almost perfectly cooked to perfection. It was a little, very little, over cooked. You can tell by the shrinkage. Being so far away from the ocean, I guess it's better to error on the safe side. I will definitely go back. The beers are also fantastic.
(4)Jon C.
Brewpubs are becoming so popular that there's a lot of different types now. Some are old-school brewpubs: burgers, fish-n-chips, wings, and the beer. Some are high-end: steak frites, crepes, charcuterie platters, and the beer. Brugge serves steak frites, crepes, charcuterie platters, and moules (mussels) frites. And their beer. And guest taps as well (all craft). Their beers are always very good - particularly the Black. (See BeerAdvocate for beer reviews). If you like something beyond the "IPA greater than all" beer world, Brugge is your place. Most of their beers are Belgian styles - but NOT banana-bombs like some Belgians. The food is stellar, outstanding, amazing. There's numerous choices for steaming liquid for the moules, and lots of dipping sauce choices for the frites. And the frites are outstanding! Service is always good, and usually the music they're playing kick ass too!
(5)Monica K.
beer and food was pretty mediocre
(2)Tamara Q.
All I can say is, I never liked mussels until I met Brugge. I went with a large group at dinner time and we ordered several different pots of seasoned mussels... all were a symphonic blend of perfect flavor notes. I am craving it even as I write this review. Warning though the service there is really peculiar... our waiter was nice but did not know the beers very well and I'm pretty sure just brought out random beers instead of our requested ones... oh well. Good time anyway.
(5)Tim W.
Order the Sausage Board and you may not need a meal. (of course I had both and made it through, but just a warning on the size of the food). The Sausage Board had several thinly sliced varieties of meat like prosciutto as well as some wurst. Served with crusty bread, and toppings such as mustards, caramelized onions, pickles, and olives, I was easily able to make several perfect bites. I LOVE meatloaf and Brugge has a delish 3-meat meatloaf sandwich that was crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. My lunch companion had the duck confit sandwich which I tasted and loved. Dessert was the Nutella crepe which we shared and fought over. It's drizzled with creme freche and topped with raspberry sauce that was not too sweet and mixed well with the Nutella. The frites were a little underdone and not as special as they were the last time I at here. The place was full with a wait, but the servers were fast at refills and while they didn't spend long with us, they did answer questions thoroughly and the staff seems to have full-court defense strategy and we were cared for by several different people at the same time.
(5)Rachel L.
Very good food. The lemon curd and blueberry crepe is out of this world amazing. I haven't had a bad meal there. Everything's great except the portions. The sandwiches are outrageously large which I don't mind but the muscles are just so tiny it makes you not want to share with the rest of your table
(4)Kellyo O.
Came here with my hubby for the mussels and the frites based on a recommendation of a friend that used to live in the area. We definitely loved the frites! The mussles were overcooked and didn't soak in the flavors they should have been marinated in so it left me wondering if they steamed the mussels and then poured on the sauce?? Our waiter was ok, hard to find at times which may lead to the issue with Krista R's review - maybe they are overworked. That or they don't care. Everyone gives 20% tip now which is a good amount based on what food and cocktails you order so they expect to make money no matter how they serve. I am not saying this was our guys case but he did kind of put off that aire. (And yes, we did 20% tip him.) The beer was good but they were out of the one I had wanted so I will probably go back for the beer and the frites next time I am in town and skip the mussles. And I may try the upstairs bar as suggested by other.
(3)Benjamin H.
Brugge gives me that "running into your ex that you never liked in the first place, but you hang out anyway -- then end up getting drunk together and screwing" vibe. I want to love you, but I think we have conflicting pheromones. I think the beer is top notch and they always have a few excellent guest taps, but the restaurant just rubs me the wrong way. I've always received incredibly slow and somewhat hostile service here and it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I've never tried the food, but I've heard good things.. I'll probably give it a shot at some point.
(3)Sara L.
My first time to Brugge was a sexy love affair. Brugge and I fit so comfortably together that to the casual observer it might have seemed as though we'd always known each other, always had this easy intimacy....but this is not so. One night together and Brugge and I uncovered new territory for both of us, made memories I'll never forget, and got slick and slimy with some mussels. I went here this past Friday night with my boyfriend and one of my best friends. The plan was to have some AWESOME FREAKING FOOD and then go out and party. We did have AWESOME FREAKING FOOD! and we did go party. the boyfriend had the meatball sandwich and for his dipping sauces he had pesto and the curry. He was a fan of both. My ladyfriend and I had mussels, noir with sweet chili dipping sauce and the mustardy syrupy dipping sauce. I liked the mustard better than the sweet chili, not necessarily because of the flavor but because dipping fries into oil feels weird, and the sweet chili sauce is oil. For an appetizer we had a medium fromage plate. The first cheese was a creamy and rich cow cheddar with brown butter and caramel. The second cheese was a goat cheese topped with apricot preserves. In a perfect world, I would be able to have a lemon pound cake filled with that goat cheese concoction. It was decadent, it was dreamy, it was my muse. I pounded it hard and ate it like a huge boss. A lot of beer was had. The black beer, I dug it, and Harvey, a blackberry beer which I lurved. The boyfriend had the sour beer which he didn't much care for because it tasted like pickles. But it wasn't a bad beer, it just wasn't his flavor. My ladyfriend had an ale and something else, but I don't remember what. What I do remember is that we were pretty buzzed and enjoying our tasty beers. The food ws delicious. The mussels were perfect and covered in cheddar and bacon. The bread, dipped in the mussely juices in the bottom of the steam pot, was just over-the-top awesomeness. I see people going on about the service. here's the deal: some chumps cut in line at the bar and I was sort of shitty but didn't say anything because I started out having a bad night and didn't want to be a mean guy, but the bartender noticed and served the other people first, and that's uncool. Our waiter was boss hog and knew a lot about cheese. He was prompt, courteous, easy to communicate with, and emptied out the used up mussel shells like a huge boss. I had a great time! Frankly, I can't wait to go back and try the thai mussels. so this place is not bush leage, oh no. it's the majors and it is grand. you should go.
(4)Jennifer L.
I know this place is known for their mussels, but I am not a huge fan that kind of seafood. If you are like me then definitely try their crepes and/or their fries. With their fries you can choose between three sauces. I recommend the homemade ketchup! It is delicious! If you are a beer fan, they ALWAYS have great beer! I personally love their sour beers. This is a great place to go to if you want good locally brewed beer and a different type of food than your usually pub/brewery. Staff is great and friendly too!
(4)Brian P.
Cheesecake Factory, take notes. Brugge is a perfect example of why you don't need a book-like menu to have a good restaurant. They do mussels, fries, deli meats and cheeses, and crepes, and that's about it. But it works because they do them well, charge a reasonable price, and provide adult sized portions, which is refreshing in light of the modern trend of providing kid-meal portion sizes. Ill admit, I was initially hesitant to shell out (heh) $20 for some mussels. But they give you so many that the trash bowl they provide you with has to be swapped out mid meal. It takes some effort to finish these mussels, and they taste good. We had classic Provençal and it was awesome, not fishy like bad and unfresh mussels can be. They also basically force you to order a giant bag of delicious homemade fries because it's only $1 to upsize. A dollar. Mcdonalds charges you more for an upsize (not actually but it's close). The charcuterie plate is just as enormous and delicious as everything else, and we ended up taking half of it home (I'm a big eater and usually have too much pride to ask for the take home box). The beer was...local and interesting. If you're the type that complains about portion sizes being too large (I can't comprehend why that would be a bad thing) than go to r bistro where you can get a spoonful of noodles and 2 square inches of sustainable salmon for $20. But if you like good food for a good price, and a pretty decent atmosphere, this place is it.
(5)Byron J.
It's typically a pretty mind and taste bud blowing experience when I go here. First my one qualm, they run out of Triple de Ripple far to regularly for my liking. But out side that I can spin a beautiful tale of epicurean magic from fibers woven out of the most incredible duck sandwich, unbeatable frites, legendary beer and enough mussels to bench press the titantic. My first draw to Brugge was born from my love of shellfish. I sought out the mussles of which I had heard great tales. I have to tell you friends, the steam pots of the flavor intense little buggers are the things inspiration is born of. It was clear to me this would be the one thing I would order exclusively from Brugge, so many flavors I had to try. But alas one evening my attention was drawn to the sandwich section I had discovered a decadent duck dish that changed my culinary life! The fresh compote that gently coats the foul is the key to a door that leads to the promised land. When you add in a glass of Triple De Ripple and the frites and sauce you can't really do much better in Indianapolis as far as I am concerned. I reccommend the sweet chili sauce, the horseradish sauce and ALWAYS the poplar mustard. This is one place where service does not even play into my equation, as long as someone brings me my food, I am happy, I have no comments on the service, honestly because I never even pay attention to anything but the food.
(5)Samantha H.
I have been here soo many times. The best frites! The decor is so warm feeling. The Tripel de Ripple is my favorite beer of all time. The mussles here are good although not my favorite. The service is great. Went here on a Friday at 9pm and found two seats at a table in the bar area immediately. One of my top five favorites in all of Indy.
(5)Lizz C.
Oh Brugge.. how I love thee. If I lived closer to Indianapolis, this would truly be dangerous for me. I love beer, specifically good craft beer. To be very specific, I love sour beer and Brugge always has 1-2 of them. My husband loves their Black. So, our plan of attack is usually to get the Black and whatever sour is on tap. The food can vary, but Oh my!, it's delicious. The moules frites (Mussels and fries) are delicious, you can choose from what seems like hundreds of sauces but is probably only 16. I'm easily overwhelmed in the face of excellent choices, especially when it comes to seafood. Our other favorite is their charcuterie and cheese plates. There's almost nothing better to my palate than good cheese, good beer and good meats. I'd do a review of their crepes, but I can't eat much wheat. That's fine by me - moules make me happy every time! We don't go at prime dinner hour, well, except once - and the service has always been friendly and as prompt as possible considering the busy kitchen area. This last visit (which was twice in one day... *whistles innocently*) we sat at the curved bar area overlooking the kitchen staff's domain. We chatted a little bit with the busy cook - and though he was rushing around cooking food for what seemed like hundreds of people, he was friendly and witty. Go for the beer! Go for the moules! The crepes are probably good - and I think next time we'll *finally* get the steak frites (mmm... how I wish it wasn't 8am on Friday.. that does sound good right now...) (Ted? If you ever see this - I love you =) I love your beer =) Keep being wonderful!)
(5)Aishwarya B.
This place is FANSTASTIC! Granted that my experience with European food in general is limited, but I really liked the food here. I ordered the veggie crepe and my boyfriend got the veggie mitraillette. And while we both started off saying we weren't really hungry, by the end of it, we had polished our plates clean. The fries are delicious (yes, he was kind enough to let me taste 2 fries - one for each sauce that came with the fries :-p).
(5)Karolina N.
Delicious place to stop at on my Kentucky-Chicago drives. I have to admit, nothing here is the best I have ever had. It's definitely good though! Had a beer flight (APA, Harvey, Tripel), Provencal mussels, frites with many sauces and some dessert crepes. I would recommend it all.
(4)Bodie S.
I thought that this brewery/restaurant was fantastic. It was my first time eating here and I was impressed overall with the quality of the food and beer. We waited for about 10 minutes before we were finally seated, which might be the only negative thing to say about the restaurant. I ordered the duck sandwich and a Triple de Ripple beer. The duck sandwich was fantastic and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying something slightly out of the ordinary. This was my first time eating duck that wasn't from a fast food Chinese restaurant and I was very impressed. The Triple de Ripple was strong and delicious. I was very pleased. The duck sandwich comes with what seems like an endless mountain of frites. The sandwich is buried underneath the frites, so you must eat your way to the sandwich--a small, scrumptious price to pay. My sandwich meal came with an order of two dipping sauces, and collectively with my other two companions, we had a total of six sauces. Everything from pesto to spicy mustard to aioli to garlic aioli and everything in between. It was a reasonable price for what I ordered; under $20 for the entire experience. The atmosphere is wonderful and I can imagine it is even better in the warmer months. The next time I visit Brugge, I would love to try the rest of their beer selection.
(4)Paul H.
Our favorite place to eat in Broadripple. Stellar Fries, Great creaps and sandwiches, and, oh my god, the BEER, oh my god. Seriously, we have eaten there so much we have to take a break. Bring a sweater in winter cuz it can be a little drafty inside, but still, A great place. I recommend the Duck Confit sandwich which comes with a big pile of fries (with awesome sauces, the poplar syrup and the garlic aioli are my favorite). Also the meat board and the Pate appetizers with crispy fried leeks are divine (PLEASE, MORE FRIED LEEKS ON THE PLATE). They do take out only when they are not really busy, so don't expect it. And oh my god, the BEER, Oh my god!
(5)Modibo S.
Beer and food were great, atmosphere and service underwhelming. First of all, there are very, very few places in the US where you can ever get a Berliner weisse style beer (Bad Kitty) on draft. This one was fantastic, and a totally different experience than a bottled beer. Spritzy, tangy, alive, and incredibly refreshing. I'd go back for that alone. The Black was an unusual beer - inky but not at all malty like most other black beers (eg porters, bocks, dunkels), it was more like a black saison with the fruity tang that you'd expect from a pale version. Interesting, and somewhat perplexing. The Tripel de Ripple was a good, somewhat fruity tripel, which didn't taste overly strong, and had a slightly sweet body that made it more substantial than either of the other two. I'm glad I tried all of them. But... mussels and fries? Fantastic. Especially the mussels. I favor mussels with lots of crusty bread, but I was too cheap to fork over more dough for more bread. The fries were tasty, and I had a nice roast garlic aioli sauce and pesto to go with them. The mussels, though, were perfectly done, and there were lots of them. The only thing missing was a good conversation to go with the great beer as I worked my way through all those shellfish. Also, the bartenders seemed somewhat apathetic... it took them half an hour to clean up all the dirty dishes on the bar in front of me. And the place was loud and echoey (I was upstairs), which isn't particularly to my liking.
(4)Christie M.
after reading several reviews to find a new place for our reunion, we ended up here. sadly, all the hype was disappointing. The beers were ok...I'm not a beer drinker. We ordered the l'enorme pomme frites with 10 dips, was good but even with the four of us we couldn't finish half of it. Also ordered the pate and mussels along with the crabcakes. I wanted to order the homemade soda but they were out. Along with the safforn mussels. over all, the food was just ok for the price. I think next time we'd rather go to the claddaugh. oh, the service was also lacking. the sign said open to 1am but they close kitchen by 10pm...boot us out by 11:30pm.
(3)Mary L.
I love the pommes frites, the beer is good, but the atmosphere is just OK. Downstairs it's loud, cramped and impossible to get a table without a wait. Upstairs is more bar-like with a younger crowd, more room, but it is still hard to get a table without waiting. Once the weather gets nicer the outdoor patio will be open. I'm hoping this will spread out the Brugge crowds, but I'm afraid it will just cause the place to become even more crowded.
(3)Dina K.
The mussels are good but I'll pass on the cold fries that weren't crispy.
(1)Eileen F.
Great fries! The mussels in white wine and herbs fantastic. Really love this place. Just wish the service was faster.
(5)Matt G.
I really like this place, but there are a few things that bug me. I come here a lot though so I figured I should review it. The excellent: The frites + dipping sauces are incredible. They've pretty much ruined "steak frites" for me at any other restaurant. The beer here is great too, with some things you won't typically see elsewhere (e.g. some great sours). On a nice day, it's hard to beat sitting outside on the patio with a beer and a cone of frites. The good: Aside from the frites, nothing else from the menu jumps out to me as incredible. The mussels are my favorite thing to order, especially in the Provencal sauce. The steak frites are solid (more for the frites than the steak). But I'm not in love with any of the sandwiches or crepes. The so-so: The service is highly variable - just depends on who you get. It can get fairly expensive. And I've had a few things happen that rubbed me the wrong way (like the time I got only a half-portion of steak, or the time our "frites" were just a cone full of burnt tips). If I was there for the first time I probably wouldn't have known the difference, which is probably what they were counting on. Not cool. Overall this place is definitely worth checking out, but after lots of visits I think I like it better as a "grab a beer and snack on some frites" place instead of sitting down for a full meal. If you are going to eat I'd recommend the mussels (two pots per three people is the ideal ratio - you don't need a full pot for yourself).
(4)Jenny S.
Brugge is a gastropub. I don't really know what a gastropub is, but I love Brugge. They have the most delicious fries with an array of immensely tasty dipping sauces. The rest of the food is good too. But what really goes well with the fries is their beer. A few of their regulars - the Triple de Ripple, the White - are refreshingly delicious. Their seasonals are taste sensations, flavored with citrus or blackberry. Beware of the high alcohol content though!
(5)Lothar M.
Having lived in Belgium for years, though not in Brugge, I was very curious into the Brugge Brasserie, which claims to have authentic Belgian dishes, including fries and mitrailettes (in France they call them Americain), French bread with some sort of meat and fries. As we were not too hungry, we went for a large fries, which allows you three sauces (we chose fresh mayo, homemade ketchup, and spicy chili). The fries were near-authentic: crispy and dark fried, although I wasn't too impressed by the taste of the potato. The sauces were disappointing: the mayo was tasteless, the ketchup tasted like marinara, and the spicy chili was not mayo-ish (as told), but very Indian curry-ish. Although not a big success, I'll definitely go back for either l'Enorme, a HUGE bag of fries with all the sauces, or a mitraillette. I'll adjust my review afterward.
(3)Shelly F.
I am a fan for Brugge when it comes to the bier, the mussels and the frites. I am not a fan of the crepe's and here is the low down on why. Bier is strong and good, the white has a hint of banana in it, and I have to be in the mood for that, the triple is great but you are only allowed to order 2, which is probably a good thing because more then that and most people would face plant when attempting to leave. The black is really smooth and goes down easy. The mussels have always been fresh and full of flavor, my favorite is the Thai coconut curry... the menu says they are spicy, I don't agree, I think they are just very flavorful. The frites are very good and "meaty" I like all the assortments of dips you can select, anything with garlic is a winner in my book and the garlic mayo here is a 2 thumbs up! Crepes are another story... I am not a huge fan to begin with when it comes to crepes, and BB has not been able to flip me yet. I will try again when the mood hits me. The atmosphere is good, I like all the wood tables and the laid back attitude the place exerts. It does feels very rustic. Service can be spotty especially on a busy weekend.
(4)Robert B.
This is one of our favorite lunch places. The crepes and sandwiches are good but we really have trouble getting past the mussels and frites (served Belgian brasserie style) which are amazing. Love the variety of dipping sauces for the frite. Pair these with one of their home brewed belgian style brews and we are content. I love the Trippel! In the summer a cheese and meat tray on the patio is great. Worth the trip.
(4)Mark W.
Took the folks from the museum for a holiday outting. The eight of us started with mussels and promme frites, great way to start off. Came with two dipping sauces, we started with home made ketchup and horse raddish. I had a duck crepe, several people had the tenderlion. We finished off the meal with two sweet crepes to share, both with nuttella one also had home made marshmallow. It was a perfect place for a holiday get together and the bill for 8 with tip was $150! Great experience and the waiter was pleasant, made reccomendations and was very helpful.
(4)joey d.
You know when you forget about one of your favorite bands...and then you are reminded by something..you say to yourself...I forgot about them!!!..how could I do that!!.. It's the same with Brugge..I sometimes forget how much I love them..then I go there and say..I will not forget anymore! I think I should come here once a week! Then I forget again..I love beer..I love pomme frites..I will put a post it on my bathroom mirror to remind myself
(5)Mike L.
Review is based strictly on a late night stop and no food was ordered. I get it is a brewpub, I have been to many, but to only have 4 taps and at the time I stopped by only 2 were available, well the beer better knock me off my feet. Unfortunately it did not. I really liked the large round copper topped tables in the bar area, very cool. But the bar itself was very small and had that look and feel like it was in someone's basement. Good if you are a local but not so much for someone traveling through. I get the whole concept and I really appreciate it but my short stop did not work for me. I really need to stop in for a longer stay and try the food to make this a more comprehensive review.
(3)Dean F.
Saturday night - A bucket of steamed mussels, frites, and a glass of Tripel de Ripple with a Brugge Black for dessert: all A+. The bread side is slightly sub par. I think that the side bread doubles as their sandwich bun. But gosh, the beer is good. The decor and feel is almost rustic or maybe it's just, um, frugal? Anyway, the beer is good. Go when it's busy. If you get a sandwich, ask for the bun to be grilled with butter. They ought to just do it that way as the bread bun is not so great on its own merits. The sausage sandwich with grilled onion and peppers is a good one if care for that sort of thing. Did I mention that beer is very good? If there was any background music, I could not hear it. Some easy going continental music would fit nicely. I would give 3 1/2 stars if I could, 7 out of 10. Better than just a 3. The beer is 9/10.
(3)Swt P.
I don't understand why everyone is so crazy about this place. Well, maybe because I do not care so much about drinking beer. I think this place is overpriced and overrated. They offer the same menu for lunch and dinner. It is hard to choose the meal if you are on the budget. I asked our server what would be good to eat for lunch. She recommended mussels. But, who wants to order $20+ mussels for lunch? I ended up ordering the duck sandwich (not sure what the name of my meal was). I liked the way they cooked the duck, but I didn't care so much eating the duck meat with bread. Too much carbs- High calories. I also tried "the frites" - what everyone talks about. This is just a fancy name for french fries here. I am not too crazy about it... I am glad I tried, but I do not plan to return anytime soon.
(3)Sam W.
This place was great! I'm only giving it 4 stars, though, b/c it is too popular and overcrowded. The beers are excellent. Definitely try the trippel and the white! The food was good. My friends were all about the frites and the various sauces (11 in all, I think). Personally, I think the beef soup (sorry I don't remember its name) was tops! I think I could probably eat that soup a few times a week. But the beer! I love belgian style ales, and that trippel could be close to my favorite beer of all time. I wish they had a tap out here in Oregon. It's probably the first time I'll miss a beer from Indiana.
(4)Craig E.
Steak and eggs - DELISH! Fries / dipping sauces were amazing. Small dining area that could get very noisy (especially w/ small children). Buuut, was too busy chowing down on the nutella crepe to mind much.
(4)Sarah S.
Love Brugges. Like my fellow reviewers before me, I would give it five stars except that the service has sometimes been a bit neglectful. But the food is delicious. Lovely crepes, salads, and sandwiches, and the pomme frites are not to be missed. If you have a more adventurous palate, you can scarf down a big bucket full of mussels or sample the hanger steak. And the tasty Triple de Ripple will give you plenty of bang for your buck, if you catch my drift. I love the decor in here, too--the wall sconces are really cool, and there's a big, copper-looking round table in the back that I'd love to sit at someday. Just need to find a group large enough for it! Oh, and don't skip dessert--the crepes Suzette are spectacular!
(4)Kara K.
I went to Brugge for the first time on a Wednesday night around 9:00 pm. Not packed, but fairly busy. I was impressed upon walking in to Brugge (smelled great!!), but was quickly let down. My friend and I stood awkwardly at the hostess stand for over 10 minutes before we were even noticed (granted, this is not a big place, so we were in the way of everyone). We were finally acknowledged by a rude hostess and finally acknowledged by a server (another 10 minutes later). Food was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. Had the grilled chicken crepe and a small order of frites. You get two dipping sauces with the s/frites and I ordered roasted garlic aioli and horseradish. Sadly there was not much flavor in either of the dips :( I think they make their own in house fruit iced tea, and that was pretty good! Will give Brugge another try, perhaps to try a different crepe or one of their on tap beers.
(3)Claudine D.
My first visit to Indy so happened to be a business trip with colleagues. We had dinner at Brugge on a Thursday night around 7:30 pm. We were seated right away at one of two tables left on the second level. The moules frites provencal, pomme frites and duck confit sandwich were excellent. Come with a big appetite as portions are large. As much as I ate of my duck confit sandwich, I don't think I made a dent. I think I would have preferred it as a crepe instead of a sandwich -- too much bread for something as savory as duck confit with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek. I typically don't like cooked fruit, but the tart and sweetness of the cherries were a perfect compliment to the salty goodness of the duck confit. I also enjoyed the roasted garlic aioli, poplar syrup/French dijon, and fresh herb pesto dipping sauces for the pommes frites. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but there are a few $5 parking lots if you don't want to circle around waiting for a spot to open on the street. All in all, I left full and happy.
(4)Jason H.
A bunch of rude servers acting like wankers .... yeah please let me eat and drink here. No Thanks! This place sucks!
(1)Wanda F.
Dependable taste. I love that I always know what I'm getting here. One of Indy's best!! We love to go back here again and again!!
(4)Alexandrea P.
I'll keep this simple. We came for the fries-apparently they're the best in the state? According to who I ask because though we are them all, Myanmar said he would prefer rally's and I myself thought of 3 or 4 places with as good if not way better fries. The beers are nice. I liked the brown quite a bit. I shared a flight to see which ones I may like. The crepe I had had eggs but was very unremarkable. The service was so so. It was close to closing on a sat.night. The fries were good, I guess I've been spoiled by and fell in love with poutine more but I just expected more from the best fries. And the crepes were crap-filling was decent.
(3)Kelsi G.
Ohh The Mussels. This place is one of my favorite places in Indy. If I have a night out with the hub..I start dreaming of the crusty bread dipped in the glorious juice from the mussels. I always want to eat here when it's -25 degrees.....something about this place must have me associating it with sub zero weather! But wind chill aside Brugge is awesome. The wine pours touch the brim, the frites and dips are amazing..the Triple is strong and oh so tasty. 5 stars for Brugge! I love this place and miss it weekly.
(5)Alex W.
I contemplated between 4 & 5 stars... Never ever have been to BB but have always dreamt about frittes & mussels & crepes to reminisce about my weekend in Brugge 5 years ago. love love! Food was absolutely amazing. Three amigos = l'enorme frittes is perfect. We got all the sauces [most are delicious] and had more than enough fries. Divided by 3 is a wonderful deal. All of us got crepes of different types [sausage, duck breast & artichoke hearts]. All were tasty! The greens salad side + vinagrette was splendid too. The only thing that was lacking [pulling this down to a 4] was service. Our dude looked like he had a rough/long night [puffy red eyes, hard to give us attention], so it was somewhat of a struggle to get him to take our order & look after us.
(5)Jovan M.
Classic Belgian mussels and house brewed beers. The pomme frites are to die for. The ketchup and other dipping sauces simply compliment the awesome fries. Just wish they gave you more bread to dunk in huge mussels broth.
(5)Adam C.
I've never been to this place for lunch, per se, but I have been for fatty snacks with the sibs. Brugge is a great excuse to head out to Broad Ripple during the day. It's tucked about a block away from Broad Ripple Ave, far enough from the hustle and bustle of the main drag. I can't speak for most of the menu, but I can speak for the frites. These are the reason you'll want to invite your friends (because only weirdos go to a restaurant alone to eat frites and drink beer). Don't mull over the sizes. Just go for l'Enorme! Not only adequate for 5-6 patrons but also HUGE! It comes with ALL the saucen Brugge has to offer, and you will want to try them all. The Frites will pair nicely with any of Brugge's house-made, Belgian-style brews. Follow what that heart is telling you.
(5)Laure B.
Well, had high expectations but...shitty service. Put at outside table, so far so good. But then waited 20 minutes to be acknowledged!? Went to "manager" behind bar. "You were petting a dog" was excuse for no service. Really? No apology, no anything. Wanted to eat but said screw it. Paid for beer & left. They appeared indifferent. Avoid if you expect halfway decent service. Sad.. I think their heads are too big. Just not nice.
(1)Tiffany H.
Consistently good food. This is normally our reason for going to central Broadripple, definitely the best place to eat in that area. You can't find better mussels in the city and the frites are top notch. LOVE the sea salt vinegar and house made mayo dipping sauces. Top it all off with a dessert crepe!? Be still my heart. There has been a wait the past few times we've visited (even in the middle of the week). I feel like this speaks well to their food and beer. The staff seems to get a bit grumpy and short when they are busy, but hey, it happens. Average cost for mussels, fries, beer, and a dessert crepe for 2 people ~$50-$60
(4)Nancy W.
I just can't stay away! My husband and I have been going for years and just find it to always be a solid place. We can go with our kids or just with friends and always have a good experience (if you are not with kids I would suggest eating upstairs as we are not alone in finding it family friendly, so whenever we don't have the kids we try and avoid the chaos). This is one of our number one spots when entertaining out of towers. We are fans of the pork crepe, mussels, steak and frites, or meatloaf sandwich and we never pass on a dessert crepe. Picking a dipping sauce is HARD work, but we find the poplar syrup and roasted garlic aioli to be a great combo. Enjoy!
(5)Maria L.
Very conveniently located along the Monon Bike Trail, this spot is great for a beer and crepes! The frites a great to share with many options for dipping sauces. I've had the duck crepe (good but slightly oily), the shaved brussels crepe (good veggie option, the chili oil adds quite a bit), and pork tenderloin crepe (pork/mustard/leek - great combo!). I tried the duck confit mitraillette once and did not every try another again simply because it was too much food and messy. The oysters seem like a hit with all my friends (I can't eat seafood, sadly). The ambience is very lively and packed. The wait can be long on the weekends but it's worth it!
(4)Piper J. D.
Delicious moules frites. The cooking styles are wonderfully varied for the adventurous and the mussels cooked nicely but not overdone. The French fries are crisp and tasty with a fantastic selection of dipping sauces. My favorite this visit was the poplar syrup Dijon mustard. Yup, poplar syrup. The dessert crepe-I had the lemon curd with blueberry compote- was fresh made and tasty.
(4)Stacey E.
I LOVE this damn place. Crepes are divine, but my favorite is steak and eggs. A runny egg yolk to dip those frites in? Could it get any better? No. Nope. It really couldn't. But THEN they bring you a Tripel. #yum
(5)BB S.
Sorry to say I don't get it. I came here for a crepe and a glass of the tripple. The exterior looked nice tge interior was dark and dingy looking. I was suprised at the contrast .The tripple was of course fantastic. The pomme fritte were good. Though I was expecting a more shoe sting fry they were good. It takes a lot for me not to like fries. The meal took a long long time. My crepe arrived in a bowl like a tortilla salad. Even though we had been waiting I sent it back as I came for a crepe and wanted a crepe! I hear the waiter speaking to the chef. The chef said I will remake it and the waiter said no just fold it up and put the sauce on it. I don't live in Indy but travel here and eat out every meal when I'm here. I won't return. The 3 stars are ONLY for the beer which I will enjoy elsewhere.
(3)Divya V.
We decided to break our dining rut this weekend and try something new. We heard about Brugge Braserie during the Yelp Elite Paleo party from the awesome guys at Outliers Brewing. This seems like a really cool place when it's warm out. There were limited tables available for dining so if you are in a large group I would not recommend this place. There is a bar upstairs as well. They have a good selection of beer on tap. I tried the Bloomington persimmon. I thought it was really good. We were told it was a 45 min wait for a table but we were seated in 25 mins! There were a few, albeit good & tasty options for vegetarians. We ordered the Portobello sandwich it comes with frites and two dipping sauces. The frites were really good ... I would not recommend the sweet chili sauce though; It's just sweet... no chili. The French bread was a bit too chewy but I liked the grilled vegetables. We also ordered a crepe with scrambled eggs, roasted tomato, beer glazed onions and cheese. This crepe was ridiculous. The flavors just work! We were pretty full but the dessert crepe was calling my name. It was peanut butter stuffed, drizzled with chocolate and honey and topped with chopped roasted peanuts. The warm crepe melted the peanut butter so when you cut into it ... it oozed out and mated with the chocolate and honey. Yummy!!
(4)Robin L.
Really awesome mussels. You must must must get the mussels when you're here. The mussel options are plentiful and really run the gamut from good 'ol Provençal to really out there flavor combinations. We opted for one of each--a usual suspect flavor and an "out of the mussel comfort zone" option--which was the Citron (lime, onion and jalapeno). The Citron was the best! Such a surprise as those flavors and mussels don't usually come together. And the Triple Ripple was all it was hyped up to be. So good!
(5)Joel F.
The upstairs is 21+ so it's great to be able to get away from families and younger kids. The staff is nice and friendly. The food and environment is unique to say the least. The "fritters" (fries) are by far my favorite. They come with dipping sauce and they're fun to mix together. The first time I was there I had the pork plate (I think) and it was just ok. Not really my idea of a meal. The second time I had a chicken plate and that was better. Though it was better, it wasn't enough to make me want to go back just because I can. I feel in my opinion this is more of a special occasion kind of place. If you are in the mood for something different then by all means try this place out....it definitely is worth a shot.
(3)Annissa M.
Finally crossed Brugge off of my Indy foodie bucket list, and I'm thinking I'll probably return before I move off into the sunset. The frites were some of the best I've ever had -- crispy yet with a little residual grease. We recommend the sea salt balsamic and Rosemary aioli dips. You can't really go wrong with any of the crepes or sandwiches. They brew their own beer and the trippel is what they're known for -- a little tip, they'll cut you off after 2 of those bad boys (10% alc). Would definitely come back with friends.
(5)Kasey L.
We are not mussel eaters, but I really like the chicken pesto sammie. My husband has tried the meatball (eh) and duck confit (yum!). My father-in-law cleaned his plate after eating the sausage sammie. I wish they didn't serve the fries on top of the sandwiches, but that must be a thing I just don't understand. The fries are the stars for us. Plentiful, well seasoned, hot, and crispy. I like that there are about 12 different sauce options, but I would LOVE if there were more sauces that were non-mayo based. The pesto and house made ketchup are great. We're kind of eh on the honey mustard equivalent and andalouse sauce. It would be great to see some other options that are cream or olive oil based! The vibe and flow of the restaurant are a little weird. You have to walk outside to get to the second floor, which isn't ideal when it's thunderstorming. I think the service is pretty average, but no specific incidents to complain about. Brugge is definitely a solid four stars. We've had two good experiences here and it's somewhere that I'll keep going back to. I like taking out of towners here to give them a little taste of Broad Ripple, and I love the "french fry restaurant?" reaction.
(4)Emily Elizabeth K.
Tripel de Ripple is a very effective beer. I said this last night, multiple times, after only one. Portobello sandwich was great. I loved all the sauces, especially spicy curry and pesto. My fries were overcooked, many of them I didn't eat, which was disappointing. They've been perfect in the past. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends, but for 2 dinners and 2 large beers, you can still have a tab under $30.
(4)Kristen W.
I love Brugge. I've never had the fortune of visiting Belgium but I love the taste of it at Brugge. Tripel de Ripple is an outstanding beer and the food is excellent.
(4)Amy P.
Terrible service! Took my son here about a month ago and the waitress was as slow as she was rude. I watched her to see exactly what was going on and why EVERYTHING took so long and realized that she served one table at a time, no checking with other tables for anything. No exceptions in over 30 minutes that I watched.
(1)Patricia N.
I've had some pretty great food the last couple of times here. Unfortunately, this last time they didn't have my favorite beer on tap - the Triple. I had to settle for the guest beer - "Pannepeut." Some must haves for me are: 1) Moules Frites - The Jamaican has a nice kick from the jalapeños. Garlic and limes are a plus. 2) Steak Frites / Steak & Eggs 3) Crepes Sauces - sweet chili & roasted garlic aioli
(4)Hugh D.
1st timer having heard rave reviews from friends...superb fare, relaxed atmosphere, felt like we had been transported to Prague or small German town. Belgian dark was great, pomme frites wonderful, charcuterie plate rounded it out. Next time we'll get mussels! They looked glorious.
(4)Kristen S.
Best fries (frites) I've ever bad hands doen! Try with the garlic aioloi! Also in love with pooka!
(5)Michael B.
Had heard great reviews and was super excited to try the frites and sauces, but came away a little let down. Really like the location and atmosphere, and the tables made so the frites can hang out in the middle are great. The frites themselves were really good, but the sauces were a big disappointment. We tried all of them, and it definitely felt like quantity over quality. There were maybe 2-3 out of 12 that I wanted to try more than a couple of times, and maybe narrowing it down to a 5-6 better options would be helpful. Service was also pretty spotty, as we waited a long time between visits back to check on drinks and to order food. Overall love the idea, but the execution wasn't great when I went, and I'd rather just hit somewhere I know will be on point with a good meal with fries and good ole Heinz or bbq sauce.
(3)Stirling M.
When I first found Brugge about ten years ago, I was instantly a big fan. L'enorme is a wonderful and massive cone of french fires with awesome, house-made dipping sauces, the crepes are nice, and the mussels are great, but the service in recent years has gone way downhill. The last time I was there I saw my waiter maybe once, and he also stole my wife's water glass before we were ready to leave and acted like they were closing down even though the sign on the door said they were still open for another 45 minutes. The time before that the waiters were condescending and tried to talk myself, my wife, and my mom out of everything we tried to order, and the time before that we were forgotten about after we were seated for about 20 minutes. Management is clearly setting the wrong atmosphere in the restaurant, and the annoying service is starting to outweigh the good food.
(3)Aninda S.
Sadly had an ordinary experience this time round. The pooka (beer) was not something i'd try again. The frites were good as usual. However the chicken crepes were very salty. Those coupled with ordinary service = 3 stars :(
(3)Jennie T.
I'm not supposed to drink while I'm on my medication, so I'll admit: I cheated a little bit. I took a few sips of my boyfriend's beer flight. The Triple de Ripple was my favorite; it was really good. We were disappointed to learn that they didn't bottle any of their beers though. We'd have wanted to bring some home to share with our friends. This was the only restaurant in Indianapolis that we visited more than once. We came here two days in a row. The second day, we only had mussels and frites. We chose the creamy lemon broth for the mussels, and it was delicious. A pot of mussels plus a cone of frites was enough to satisfy the both of us. I'd definitely come back to Indianapolis for Brugge.
(5)Sonya A.
When all you want is a great snack and good beer.. Brugge is your best bet. Man I just adore the large order of fries and dipping sauces! LOVE IT! Don't miss it! And their triple is fantastic. Also drink the home brews there. I've had the moules, I've had the crepes..eh okay. They aren't anything to write home about. Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Location: 3/5
(3)Steve W.
I visited Brugge with the wife on Saturday for date night. This was my second visit and her first. She isn't a meat or seafood eater, but she was craving fries, and I knew just the place. We arrive around 8pm and were told there was a 40 minute wait. It was raining so the outdoor seating wasn't an option. Understandable wait time. We sat near the entrance for about 5 minutes and discussed whether to stay or walk down to Corner Wine Bar. We decided to stay, and ventured over to the bar for a drink while we waited. On our walk, the hostess told us she had a table ready for us. So our 40 minute wait actually took less than 10 minutes. We were seated at a 4 top in the middle of the downstairs room. A loud area, but we were happy to get a seat so quickly. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the menu. He told me about each of the Brugge beers, and brought me a sample of the one that sounded the best (the Stout). I had a pint and my wife had a couple glasses of wine. As previously stated, my wife is more of an herbavore, and went with the mushroom sandwich (glazed sweet onion, french dijon, crème fraiche, roasted red pepper) with fries. She didn't enjoy the way it was presented with the fries covering the sandwich, nor did she enjoy the mustard based sauce on the sandwich, but she did enjoy the fries. Again, the reason we came to Brugge was because she wanted good fries, so mission accomplished. I ordered the Mussels, which is clearly the best choice at Brugge. I orderd the Noir (brugge black beer, cheddar, bacon, walnuts). The combo was fantastic. As my wife didn't like the mustard sauce on her sandwich, she only ate the mushrooms and not the bread...so I happily used her bread to soak up more of my broth after my mussels were gone. My only complaint about the dish was that it was extremely salty. After discussing that with our waiter, he told me it varies night-to-night based on who is cooking. Either way it was tasty, I just couldn't drink the broth in the end. My only dislike was the sweet chili sauce, which was actually recommended by the waiter. It was very oily and didn't have a strong flavor. Not to worry, because when the waiter recommended it he promissed to switch it out for something else if I didn't like it. He followed through with the promise and and brought me the house made ketchup. The ketchup wasn't very complex, but when I mixed in a bit of the roasted garlic aoli it was a delicious combo. I also had the horseradish dipping sauce, which is good, but not as good as Twenty Tap's horesradish sauce. Back to the fries. After our meal, I asked how they cook the fries. The watier provided extreme detail into the process. He told me the type of oil, the cooking temperatures, and how many times and at what temperature the blanch the fries. I'm not going to write it here, because he basically told me the secrets to their amazing fries...which was probably more than he needed to share. All you really need to know is: The fries are amazing, but they are cooked in Peanut Oil, so beware if you have an allergy. Overall, it was a good expereince and a fun date night. Brugge is not a cheap dinner, but it is an enjoyable one. Go for the beer, mussels, and frites or maybe the duck sandwich if seafood isn't your thing.
(4)Olivia M.
Brugge, I know it's a little late, but will you be my valentine? Seriously. You have everything to offer. A classy yet cozy atmosphere. Knowledgeable waitstaff. I can bring you home to Mom & Dad and then some - my family loves you, my friends love you, people at my church love you. I see kids eating your Nutella crepes and it warms my heart (side note: those Nutella crepes are fabulous for adults, too). Then there's your menu. Delicious beers. Crispy fries with a wide variety of dipping sauces - I have yet to taste one I don't like, but my favorite is the sweet chili. I first tasted sweet chili while studying abroad in England, and I'm so happy that I can get it close to home! The Brussels sprout crepe - Brugge, if you're already taken for this year (I would understand why), could I at least have your Brussels sprout crepe? Whoever thought up that taste combination (roasted sprouts with goat cheese, fried capers, balsamic, and chili oil) deserves an award, and a big hug. I thought I would never be able to stray from the crepes, but I tried a friend's mussels during dinner last weekend, and they were so good that I might have to get them for myself next time. Thanks for being my favorite restaurant in Indianapolis. I hope we can see each other again soon!
(5)Ryan B.
This ranking is a 4 almost solely for the mussels. We ate outside just shortly after a rain storm, leaving me ultimately more concerned with avoiding a wet ass than with soaking up the general atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff was nice, and one of them even surprised my friend's daughter with a little toy dinosaur. Definitely not something he had to do...so it was a nice touch. I'm not much a fan of Belgian beer, and unfortunately this place's signature offerings were no exception. The mussels more than made up for this to a point where I might think...no matter how good the beer was it still would have played second fiddle. Hell, we had several other dishes as well...and I can't even remember what they were at this point. Overall, I'd definitely go back if invited...but am not sure I'd go of my own accord.
(4)Veronica P.
Brugge is our family favorite. It had been a while since our last visit and we each had something new. Tonight I had the shaved brussel sprout crepe. The walnuts, fried capers and goat cheese paired nicely with the Brussel sprouts. Others had the duck confit sandwich, the veal sandwich, steak and eggs, and the duck confit crepe. For staters we had the charcuterie plate and cheese plate. Sad to say we had no room for the persimmon crepe. As always it was delish.
(4)Samuel D.
We were in town for valentines day and the gf really wanted to try this place, we are both into crepes, so seemed worth the try. We got in right away on a Saturday. Service started off slow and cold, but warmed up after a while. I had the duck confit sandwich and she had the duck crepe. Both were delicious and filling. Fries were on point and the long list of dipping sauces was great. The host was very odd and was very loud and we saw him karate kick the door a few times, just a quirky place that seemed cramped. Food saved the experience.
(3)Matthew P.
Overall a great experience! When I walked in, I was instructed to head upstairs by the hostess. The upstairs area was nice with a whole extra bar. The service was top notch all the way through. He had great recommendations when asked and was always present throughout the service. I was disappointed to find out Brugge no longer caries fresh oysters, but I understand because they can be a hassle to keep. I ordered the mussels with the Provencal treatment, fries, and a Belgian endive salad. All of it was fresh and so tasty. I believe Brugge has the best mussels in Indy. Oh, and I saved the best for last...the beer. Brugge has always had the best Belgian beer around. The Tripel is awesome. Brugge's tripel has a slight funk to it which gives it a unique and great taste. Also, the tripel is 10% abv! They always seem to have a sour as well. This time the sour was Hervey, sour ale aged with blackberries. It was light for a sour with fruitiness on the back end...very delicious.
(4)Steve P.
Nothing screams Belgium like curry muscles. Nonetheless, I recommend them wholeheartedly! Great beers too btw.
(4)Michael C.
Five stars is maybe a slight stretch, but only slight. It's the only Belgian place in Indy, the food and beer are very good, and now that I think about it, it's probably the best Belgian restaurant I've eaten at outside of Belgium. It says here on Yelp it's not good for kids but it is. They even have a kids menu, and my oldest enjoys the PB&J crêpe. As a general rule, you can't go wrong with the mussels, but last time I got a sandwich and it was quite tasty. Also the charcuterie is top notch. All the beers are good, but the Triple de Ripple is the obvious choice for those who want something different and intoxicating.
(5)Benjamin M.
Great food and great drink are always a wonderful combination and Brugge Brasserie delivered both during my recent visit. I took Misti Y's great advice and focused on three things: mussels, frites and beer. Of course this was after fighting to find a parking spot outside (limited and busy) and then lucking into a seat at the small bar. I gazed at the dozen of mouthwatering mussel options while my stomach attempted to beat my brain into a decision. I eventually asked the bartender his recommendation and luckily he mentioned one of the versions I was eying up: Classic Blue. While waiting for my meal, I sipped on a His Excellency Dubbel, one of their own smooth, semi-strong dark ales. I also looked over their other drink options and was shocked, yet impressed, to see Victory's Golden Monkey (PA) in bottles. Well done. Eventually the bartender delivered a massive pot, filled with two pounds of mussels topped with blue cheese and bacon, as well as a cone of frites and a slice of French Bread. I wasn't sure if I could finish the whole thing and came pretty darn close, only leaving a few drowning stragglers behind. Naturally, the bread continually begged to be dipped into the sauce and I happily obliged, leaving no trace it ever existed. Brugge was an excellent place to partake in such a heavenly, Belgian trinity. I'd definitely return again. 4.5 Stars. #600
(4)Aimee N.
Saw the reviews on Yelp! and knew I had to come and try it while in town since I was looking for a good charcuterie plate. I was able to get a table right away and server came by pretty quickly to take my drink order. Very similar to what I was used to in France, service is very laid back and they give you as much time as you need to enjoy your meal. I ended up ordering the charcuterie sampler which came with a variety of cuts of meat and cheese. Can easily feed 2-3 people. I used this as my meal and could only eat a little over half of the plate. I also ordered a small frites and chose the hot curry and roasted garlic aoili as my dipping sauces. The tables were cool, each side had a circular opening to put the frites since they are served in a cone. Nice place to try, if I am back in the area would recommend bringing a second person to share multiple dishes
(4)Stephanie S.
The White beer is amazing, we ordered two of these and shared the mussels with frites, so delicious! The garlic aioli was particularly delicious. The mussels are served with a chunk of baguette for you to soak up the savory juice in the bottom of the pan, which was wonderful. We frequently order whatever a restaurants specialty is because if anything they should be amazing at that, well Brugge didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is great, service on point and worth the cost. Next time we will be sure to bring out-of-towners as this is a shining gem of a restaurant (and experience) in our beautiful city. Well done Brugge!
(5)Billy P.
Brugge is a family favorite for us. The food is always awesome and the beer selection is great, too. Rotating taps included the Outlier Rye this time! Love it! My daughter had the steak and eggs. The steak was cooked to perfection and the eggs were just how she likes them. My youngest son had the Duck Confit Mitraillette. My wife and I both had Crepes. Mine was the Duck Breast and hers was the Brussel Sprouts. We woild both order these again. Our server had waited on us before several times and was friendly and helpful as usual. Experiences like these are the norm and the reason that we have been guests at Brugge since 2007.
(5)Pete F.
I love French fries but don't get to have them very often, but when I get to have them I go to Brugge. They have arguably some of the best fries in town and they come with 10+ home made sauces. The mussels are fantastic and have been spot on every time.
(4)Jennifer V.
I'm a huge fan of Belgian food. This is easily my favorite restaurant in Indy. Their own brews are outstanding. When I order the Tripel de Ripple, I think, it can't be as good as I remember it being, it is... Every time. Their mussels are amazing. I recommend the Red Curry with a Tripel or the Classic Blue with a Black (also amazing). I always get the garlic aioli with the frites (Sweet Chili & hot curry, also great). I've never had a disappointing meal... Maybe because of the Tripel. Parking situation- small lot, might have to walk a bit or pay for parking.
(5)Stefan M.
FRITES!!!! (..oh and beer and mussells and crepes as well.) I love their Frites. It might be because of the accompanying sauces tyou can choose from but whatever it is I definitley crave them. Now, I am not the biggest (cooked) seafood fan (i know, i know...) but their mussells are super tasty! I love picking the seasoning/sauce/broth they come in and look forward to trying all of them. In this instance we went with the red curry whcih had a good amount of spice. Perfect for sharing. The duck crepes is my old standby and was better than I remeber on this visit. I was kinda shocked to see that more of thier in house beers werent available and in speaking to a friend we were dining with found out that recently they are only featuring one or two at a time of thein own brews. Not too sure why but I hope this changes. great outdoor seating and I love the large round table in the back for groups (plus their is a hole in the table to put your cone of frites!!!)
(4)Chelsea K.
First, let me say that the staff here could use some training on how to deal with people. Every time I've eaten at this place I've had to wait at least 5 minutes for someone to show up at the hostess stand to be seated. Typically a waiter or waitress would walk past in that time and completely ignore me, whereas a simple, "Someone will be with you in a minute" would be nice. Every experience with a waiter/waitress has also been unpleasant. They have always been gruff and actually seemed annoyed that they have a table to serve. I must say that their mussels are very good. Their sandwiches, however, are disgusting. They put the fries all over the sandwiches, so you have to dig through the fries just to get to your sandwich. The last time I was there I got the grilled chicken breast sandwich with pesto, which I was pretty excited for. There was barely any mozzarella on it and the pesto was so oily the bread was completely soaked and squishy. The chicken breast itself wasn't even seasoned. I ate maybe 1/4 of it before giving up, fearful that the food was going to give me a stomach ache. As others have mentioned, the fries are very salty. I like all of the fry dips I have had (homemade ketchup, sea salt and sherry vinegar, the aiolis). The dessert crepes are very good, and I also like all of the house beers I have tried from there. Overall, I only go here when my friends want to, and I stick to fries, dessert crepes, and the beers. If you like mussels this place is probably for you. If you're very irritated by bad service, don't go here.
(2)Heather T.
Trippel de Ripple is wonderful. Fries were a bit under seasoned, as were the aiolis. The roasted garlic would have been wonderful with a tad more salt. The hot curry is more like an Indian curry, which I did not enjoy a whole lot. The other sauce was one with an odd name.. Can't quite remember. Still.. The beer was great. But a little salt could go a long way!
(3)Nancy K.
I've had the pleasure of dining here several times this fall and never been disappointed. The grilled chicken breast with herb pesto, San Marzano tomato confit and fresh mozzarella sandwich is delicious. The pommes frittes are the best in town, and the variety of dipping sauces seems endless. The chef-chosen charcuterie of cheeses, nuts and jam is divine and meal unto itself. And we haven't even talked about the beer. Yum! Others have commented about the service, but it has always been good on my visits (weekday lunch).
(4)Jeremy H.
This place is amazing - we go out of our way to stop here when driving through Indianapolis! It's a really cute Belgian restaurant, with mussels, frites (fries), house-brewed beer and crepes. All of the mussels come with 2 pounds and they have a ton of different broth flavors available. The red curry is really really good. It's also served with some crusty french bread that is great for dipping in the tasty broth. Every table in the restaurant has holes cut in the table that are perfect for holding the frites. The fries are thin, crispy and delicious - and most entrees come with your choice of two sauces. The blue cheese and curry sauces were our favorites! They also brew excellent Belgian beer and have a variety of guest brews (but I recommend getting their beer) In particular, they brew sour beers, which are really really good. If you haven't tried sour beers before, they are definitely different from your usual brew...but worth a try. I personally love them! I've only been here for lunches - and never had trouble parking in the private lot. The service has always been fast and friendly. I highly recommend it!
(5)Erin C.
Stumbled upon a best-kept secret! Visiting from out of town and ate here on a whim--had no idea that we struck gold! The food was incredible! Had the shaved Brussels sprouts crepe with goat cheese, walnuts, balsamic, and fried capers--thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Generous portion too, certainly couldn't finish it all. They brew their own beer, so I tried a flight of 3. As a self-professed beer snob, I was impressed! Recommend their "black" beer. You also MUST try the Belgian style fries. The mustard sauce was particularly delicious. Relaxed, friendly, non-presumptuous atmosphere. If I'm ever back in Indiana, I'd go out of my way to come back here.
(5)Mike P.
I contemplated between 4 & 5 stars... Never ever have been to BB but have always dreamt about frittes & mussels & crepes to reminisce about my weekend in Brugge 5 years ago. love love! Food was absolutely amazing. Three amigos = l'enorme frittes is perfect. We got all the sauces [most are delicious] and had more than enough fries. Divided by 3 is a wonderful deal. All of us got crepes of different types [sausage, duck breast & artichoke hearts].
(5)Chlz E.
I'm not sure if we were hangry or stupid, but my date and I had trouble finding the front door and the host. Then the host told us to go upstairs without actually showing us. So we couldn't find it and just went back to the front. It was kind of a bizarre experience. That was the worst part, but the fries basically made up for it! However, this place is supposed to be known for mussels, and they were just okay. The pot that they were cooked in was very tall instead of wide, and this made it hard to get the sauce.
(3)David A.
Food was 5 stars. Service was 3. Our server was friendly but overwhelmed. The food took a very long time to come out. We waited for 30 minutes for steamed Mussels app. Then another 30 minutes for our mains which were sandwiches. The atmosphere is cool, the fries/frites are on point. All the dipping sauces that I tried were very good. I highly recommend, but be prepared to wait.
(4)J P.
Brugge has been a top pick of mine since they opened several years ago. I brought most of my out-of-town visiting guest here, and it was always a great experience. It had a great dose of relaxed atmosphere with smartly done food and brews. Unfortunately, todays Brugge is not what it used to be. My last 3 visits over the summer, were entirely disappointing. Three times in a row, the Frites, that is the Brugge hallmark, and has been one of the best fry's in Indy at one time, were unservable. The fries should have never left the kitchen. The cones filled with tiny broken end pieces and nary an entire fry in any of the orders we received. Now, this was corrected when pointed out to our server, a very nice guy. But, really, three visits in a row? That is a pattern. A few of the entrees I have had over the years, such as Steak Frites, is not worth ordering any longer. The mussels are still good, perhaps not up to the best of where they were in the past, but still nice. Overall, the food just seems highly neglected and not much put into it at all. Additionally, there are several very nice servers at Brugge who were helpful each time I've had these issues. However, there are a few employees who have some of the worst attitudes I have ever experienced in at a restaurant. In fact, the host at my last visit, was an incredible jerk. I just can't imagine why someone would put him in the front of the house, even in a laid-back establishment. It was rather embarrassing as I brought guests to have a good time and no one was looking for 4 stars by any means, just a relaxing bite and beers and a few drinks. Overall, I just can't recommend Brugge any longer to anyone. As sad as it is for me to write: I think this last visit, in fact, will be my last,. I do hope some new management or energy does a bit of an overhaul to, what once was, an Indy hallmark.
(2)Emily V.
The beer was incredibly disappointing. the only one worth mentioning was the milk stout. We also noticed they had more guest taps then their own beer - definite red flag. Staff was really nice and attentive, and the physical ambiance was lovely. I liked the copper tables and wood walls. We didn't eat, so I can't remark on the food. But as a craft beer enthusiast, I would not return or recommend to anyone.
(2)Petra J.
Not what it used to be. We used to love Brugge for the great french fries and flavorful mussels. I have to agree with some of the other reviewers though - quality went down over the last couple of months. Our mussels were of low quality - did not taste fresh at all, also many mussels were closed. The french fries: instead of the usual tasty, crispy french fries - we got a lump of greasy fries sticking together. Not sure what happened with this place. We won't go there anymore - too bad used to be one of our favorite places.
(1)P M.
The beer is good and of course the mussels with pomme frites and various sauces. A nutella crepe split between four is a great finish. You don't have to order much here to be satisfied. We usually order a sausage/cheese board, two buckets of mussels and two cones of fries with 6 sauces for four adults. One major thing they need to correct......what is the SOFT baguette about? Baguettes should be crusty and chewy for dipping in the lovely mussel juices. This is a major complaint for me. I take my own crusty bread now stuffed in my coat or purse. I just can't bear dipping squishy bread in those lovely juices. Docked them a star for this faux pas.
(3)Whitnie E.
Oh how I love Brugge! My sister and I came here on Friday hoping to take advantage of the patio (no luck with that, but we still had a great time!). We tried the charcuterie and cheese platter and were very impressed with their house made meats. The ham was especially good. The cheese was also very good, and my only complaint is that there was not enough of it! We also enjoyed the walnuts, almonds, & apple slices. The only thing we were not really big fans of was the pate, but we are not really pate people, so that explains it. It tasted good, but I didn't like the gamey aftertaste. We split a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc which was delicious and a great pair. Next up, we ordered the Chili flavored mussels and with the frites ordered the aioli sauce and pesto for dipping. I have to say, the pesto was a heat of the moment decision, but it was so good with the frites! It was a complete change from the heavier aioli dipping sauce; it was fresh and light tasting. We really enjoyed the mussels, except the moment when I ate a whole chili. That was not very enjoyable. The frites were so good (and we were feeling the affects of the wine) that we had to order another round. Those things are so good! Next time I come here, I will make sure I get there in time to snag a spot on the patio, relax and enjoy some white wine and mussels. Such a good Broad Ripple hang out place!
(4)Krista A.
Brugge is weird to me. I love going there to get a giant order of frites with all of the homemade sauces. YUM. They also have a killer Nutella dessert crepe, but let's face it - Nutella makes anything pretty good. What's weird is that so many things on the many look and sound like they would be phenomenal. But I have tried several of their crepes and other dishes and have never been very impressed. They never seem to be properly seasoned, and just leave something to be desired. I'm never tempted to take my leftovers home. That being said, this is a great place to go with a friend for drinks and to share some frites!
(3)Darci W.
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Indy. The mussels and frites are to die for! I love the variety of dipping sauces for the frites and variety of cooking sauces for the mussles. And the bread to dunk in the mussel sauce just makes the meal beyond perfect! With as many times as we've eaten here, I'm surprised that the mussels are always perfectly cooked. My kids love watching their crepes being made. I swear, I would eat here every week if it weren't so unhealthy to be devouring those frites non-stop!
(5)Elizabeth W.
I know a lot of people who absolutely love Brugge, so I've given it a few honest chances. Pros: Beer and fries. Both are great here! I'm a sucker for good fries and I love all of the dipping sauces to choose from. Cons: The rest of the food (at least what I've tried). All of the different entrees I've had there have been very salty and in general either forgettable or something I wished I hadn't ordered. Kind of a bummer.
(3)William W.
I have been to Indiana 5 or 6 times in the last year and each of those times I have made the trip out to Brugge. This restaurant was already my girlfriends favorite and is now definitely one of my favorite places as well. Where to start... The mussels are fantastic; 9 or 10 different broth choices make for a new flavor every time. Order by the 2 pound bucket and you get a large order of frites (French fries.) As if that wasn't enough choice, you now get to pick 2 sauces from their extensive and diverse sauce list. Try the roasted garlic aioli, and the poplar syrup/mustard. Not a mussel fan? That's OK! The phenominal sandwiches at Brugge are generously portioned with a heaping pile of fries as well. Now this experience alone would be more than enough for the occasional restaurant stop, but Brugge also happens to be a top-notch brewery. Make sure to try the fruity but sour Pooka beer and the classic Belgian style tripel de rippel. I wish I could give Brugge more stars, but obviously the people at Yelp haven't experienced this hidden gem on the outskirts of Indianapolis.
(5)Daniel H.
I went on a Monday night, and was seated at the bar immediately; however, there were no seats available for parties greater than one. The Tripel was a good beer, but not game changing. The selection of beers matches the size of the restaurant, but is smaller than most places you'd usually visit. The Duck sandwich was excellent; succulent and flavorful, with good bread. The fries were average, but the garlic aioli dipping sauce made up for it. The staff was very friendly and helpful with offering suggestions and describing the menu. Patrons were also quite kind. Pricing is very fair for the quantity and especially quality of food. You can easily get out of there for under $30 a plate, including drinks.
(4)Guenter H.
The bar tenders act like everyone's an ass hole. The beer is not nearly as good as they think. Food is good. People suck
(1)Kevin R.
Pretty consistent with other reviews on the site. Food was good, frites and crêpes but the beer was average and the service was poor. Sat at the bar and felt like an incontinence to the staff. Had to ask for menus, ask for water, ask for napkins. Unique environment and menu so I may go back but it will not be my first choice in a town full of great places to go. M
(3)Christine B.
Sandwiches are very good. I had the meatball and all of them come loaded down with fresh cut frites (fries). The only thing I didn't like is that this place is so small so be prepared for there to be a long wait on busy days or nights. I've heard their mussels are good, but haven't tried them. It's a very cool place, artsy fartsy and the service was good. I could see myself going back for lunch or a late night bevvie.
(4)Abby T.
LOVE this place! Awesome in-house beers (especially the Trippel de Ripple). All the food is fabulous, and the upper deck on weekends is fun. Also.... they have shuffleboard!!
(4)Krista R.
I keep coming back to Brugge because the mussels, fries, and beers are fantastic. Sit on the upstairs deck if you can -- you might think you're on vacation. BUT BRUGGE. Listen to me. You have some SNARKY, SARCASTIC servers. Not cool. Hire more if they are overworked. Provide a shift meal if they're hungry. Give them beer if they thirst! The hostesses especially need training. I also have yet to have been served a steak that was cooked properly. Even when I tell the server "you guys usually over-cook my steak, please make sure it's cooked medium" -- I get well-done. Sigh. I'll keep coming back, and most likely you will too, but Brugge has some growing up to do.
(3)Tom F.
The beer is awesome. The frites are awesome. The mussels are awesome. The crepes are awesome. The salads are awesome. The pickled herring is awesome. Not a bad thing to say about this place. Great job! Keep up the great work. Now, can you start one in Louisville?
(5)Brandon R.
I'd love to give Brugge more stars. The food is good, the staff is fine, however the restaurant itself is poorly managed. As I type this, I'm entering my second hour waiting for a table. I know, my own stupidity is the reason for this predicament, but after one hour, my party and I were pot-committed, so we hunkered down. Whether it was the staff sitting family and friends first, or the lack of planning (sitting two parties of two who just arrived instead of the party of four who had waited an hour and a half) The most enraging part of the evening wasn't the long wait - it was the fact a large upstairs section remained unutilized on what was an incredibly busy night. If you come to Brugge, expect good food and polite service, but expect to spend 4+ hours at the restaurant. Unfortunate. They are the only thing standing in their way.
(2)Julian S.
I was surprised to see that I had not reviewed Brugge yet, and couldn't come up with a good reason to knock it down even a half-star. This is my go-to place for taking friends out to dinner because it has something for everyone. Their beers are wonderful, and the rotating taps are always great. I truly appreciate a place that brews its own beer, but doesn't only serve their own. They usually have something for any beer drinker, with stouts and bitters being served with equal zeal. In addition to the great beer, is a wonderful menu. I have been going for a number of years, and can't find it in me to order much outside of the mussels and fries. However, my friends have tried the gamut of the menu, and have never left disappointed. The fries are crunchy on the outside with a gooey center, and they are the perfect vehicle for any of the delicious sauces. The restaurant itself is clean and inviting, and the waitstaff is always knowledgeable and friendly. They usually have a working knowledge of each of the beers, and can direct any first timers around the menu with ease. I see a lot of the same servers each time I go, and really hope that means they like the place as much as I do.
(5)Alex M.
Food quality has diminished in past half a dozen visits or so. The beer, as always, is spectacular.
(4)Anna R.
Amazing food, delicious beer, and great service. We will most definitely be back and if you haven't been here come! Delicious!
(5)Jordan B.
Amazing food, the steak and frites are to die for. Triple de Ripple is an amazing beer. Love Love Love This place
(5)Becky H.
We were seated at a fun copper table in the bar area. Circles cut out for the paper cones full of pommes frites, which were excellent BTW. Some in our happy party ordered the mussels and stated the were tasty and totally filling. My chicken crepe was quite good as well. Baguettes were fabulous. Fish stew and beef stew were also a hit. We will definitely try this restaurant out again soon.
(4)Ntianu S.
I've visited Brugge several times and it's the frites with the assortment of sauces that bring me back time and time again. I've tried the Grilled Chicken Breast and Duck Confit Mitraillettes and they are just ok. I want to love the food, but nothing stands out. I simply enjoy my frites and dipping sauces. Next time I visit, I want to give the crepes a try. I still recommend this place because it's a fun experience. I'm not a beer drinker, but my many say the selection is amongst the best.
(3)Marina C.
Great beer, fries (pomme frites as they like to label them) with awesome sauce choices, and some of the best mussels I've had in Indy.
(5)Chelsea C.
My husband and I stopped here around 6pm on a Saturday night after deciding we had to try it, in spite of the poor marks on service fellow Yelpers had given Brugges. Unfortunately, we had a similar service experience, but the food was great! We walked in and they were packed and there were people waiting. The way it is set up we couldn't see beyond the main dining room- luckily I decided to peek around the corner where we saw there were 2 open seats at the bar and that's where we ended up for dinner since we didn't want to wait for a table. This place is seriously boho- it's almost dive-ey, but not in a fun way, more in a "lacking atmosphere" way. We had the Moules Frites for $20, where you get to choose mussels and 2 dipping sauces for your frites. The mussels were good (had the Provencal), the fries and dipping sauces were outrageously good! We got the garlic aioli and the sweet chili- I would eat this every day if I could- it is insane. They had a good selection of beers when we were there- we had a flight and there were a couple of good ones. We asked to try a sample of one of the beers that you can't include in the flight, and boy she did not like that. She begrudgingly got it for us but was clearly not happy about it. As for the service, the staff comes off as a social club that you are not invited to. They seem more concerned with their own conversations and jokes than anything else. I even heard one of the girls (not sure if she was a server or hostess) talking poorly about some people that had come in. The bartender warmed up to us after a bit, but still wasn't very welcoming. If I lived in Indy I would probably come here to get the frites to go, but since I don't I won't be visiting again, was a one-and-done experience for us. Indy has such a rich culinary scene that I would rather go somewhere else with better atmosphere and service.
(3)Phillip T.
We had their mussels, the provencal ones. They are definitely the smallest mussels i have ever had and the fries were no more than an inch long a piece. The food was decently made, the fries were crisp and the sauces tasty, the mussel sauce was made well but tasted like nothing since the meat itself was a dime in size. the beer was good though, trippel de ripple was like a Chimay or Duvel. Overall a good date spot, just wish the food was better. Well priced though for what you got considering it is seafood. It was also super packed on a thursday, basically all the tables were filled.
(3)Peter P.
mmm.....frites. They might have the best fries in Indianapolis. They come out piping hot and seasoned. There are 3 sizes (small, medium, large) and depending on which one you order, you get to choose from the extensive list of dipping sauces. I highly recommend the curry. And I would be remiss to not mention the beer. Tripel de Ripple. So good that you're only allowed to order 2 per visit. A few years ago, they only had the street-level space so snagging a table was nigh impossible on a Friday night. Now that the internet cafe has vacated the upstairs, Brugge has taken over that space as well (along with the huge balcony). Plenty of seating now.
(4)Caitlin T.
For food- Dont. Just dont. The fries are good, but the sauces arent any fun, the ketchup being crazy as it is. I chose the crepe w chicken, blue cheese, and spinach and my wife chose the one with ham and mustard. She may have won, but I certainly lost. The beer is a great selection, and the patio seating is nice. I will say, I had the worst service of my life, hands down. My waitress was rude, hardly paid any attention to my drink level, and seemed to pass us off. Granted, I never did anything to make her upset. It also took 10 minutes to get my check, so if youre down with dining and dashing then youll enjoy it.
(1)Kinsey C.
Pros: Great location, delicious beer, outdoor seating available during warm months, pomme frites that'll knock your socks off Cons: Goose egg, this place is awesome This place holds a special place in my heart because it's where I had my first date with my sweetie. However, its pomme frites and array of dipping sauces also have a special place in my heart (namely clogging the arteries running to and from...)! I have yet to come here and not have good service, food and beer. This place is great for dates, groups and pretty much any occasion when you want to drink beer. I came here on a bar crawl once, and didn't want to leave! Do yourself a favor and get thee to Brugge ASAP!
(5)Erin D.
The food here is amazing! I absolutely LOVE their burgers! And their fries are yummy too! Love the outdoor seating; I can bring my dog with me for an outdoor meal when it's nice out!
(5)Stephanie P.
It's all about the fries. I've tried several of the sandwiches, and while they're fine, the fries (and dipping sauces) always win. I love the dijon with poplar syrup and garlic aoili dipping sauces. And the beer is excellent- especially the trippel! The duck confit is my favorite sandwich I've had, and I have yet to try the crepes, so that's next on my list. Not a mussel fan, so I can't speak to those, but they're very popular. Love to bring out of towners to Brugge!
(4)Lisa S.
love it. Haven't been back in a bit, but my only complaint is that it's so good, you often have to wait a while for a table. it's nice that they expanded the upstairs, but now that I have a child, we're limited to the smaller seating area. love the large cone of fries with 10 dipping sauces. love the crepes. love the fresh brews. on our frequent diner list.
(5)Jen F.
We used to frequent a similar restaurant in NY. We'd been hoping to get in here, but frankly, the Yelp! reviews made us a little nervous. We decided to go for it today and, I gotta tell ya, we were pleasantly surprised. Our server, a young gent, was upbeat and friendly. He kept our drinks full and, generally, he took great care of us. We ordered the Cajun mussels and Red Curry mussels. Both were WON-DER-FUL and comes with a cone of fries. The broth in each of the pots was so flavorful. If I'd have been in the privacy of my own home with that big pot of Cajun mussels - I would have totally tipped my head back and drank it. Totally! I have to tell you, you get plenty of fries... but we were greedy and ordered more. This resulted in us not being able to finish our mussels or the new fries. Oh well. What are you gonna do? Favorite fry sauces were horseradish, fresh garlic aioli, homemade mayo, hot curry and the mustard. The sweet chili tastes good, but it's not thick and it also doesn't quite "go" with fries. Roasted garlic is good, but the fresh garlic really knocks your socks off. On the way home I turned to Philip and said, "Well, I'm very full after eating that lunch of french fries dipped in fat." You kind of have to get over that part of it and not feel too guilty. It's worth it.
(4)Gern B.
Loved it. Started with the mussels and a few beers. We also tried the sausage sandwich... All very good. Service was great on Saturday night. We will definitely return. Anytime I can get a craft beer for $5 /pint or less and I'm happy.
(4)Colleen F.
Love the food! The service is usually pretty good, and the patio is always fun. YUM. (HINT: best fries in Indy)
(5)Jeffrey R.
Definitely a good spot in Broad Ripple. Frites with all the sauces rock and the beers are legit!! Patio is also great plus they are dog friendly. Need to go back for the mussels next time.
(4)Ashley K.
Awesome place! great mussel and french fries. must try food!
(5)David C.
Our experience at Brugge was both disappointing and wonderful: Bad decor and lackluster service, but great food. We were able to muscle our way past the unattended hostess stand and through the crowd to find the well-hidden bar, but had to weave between many tables of people (as in, get sideways) to make it over there. (Visited on a Sunday at 430PM). Comfortable bar area was a relief but we were lucky to grab 2 stools, as the bar area is very small. The beer selection is heavily Belgian with a smattering of Porters, IPA's, and lagers. Bartender acted as though she was doing us a favor by serving us, but she warmed up ever so slightly. The disappointing part was the interior (shabby and dated from the moment you walk through the door, completely unmemorable) and the service: it seemed as though we were all there just to be tolerated, so that they could continue to joke with each other about odd-looking patrons, or one's inability to remember the beer order he had just taken, blahblahblah. We felt like interlopers inside their private enclave. As my wife said, this is what happens when management hires friends and friends of friends. The service wasn't terrible, just not good. By the way, dirty T-shirts on servers is so uncool. Even in a boho restaurant. Food: Great mussels with astounding variety of broth preparations (maybe a dozen) but we went with the classic Provencale. You get 2 lbs. for 20 bucks and that's what we did. Delicious, as were the true french fries (double-fried I believe is how the in-the-know joints make them so crispy). Fries come with 2 sauces; you pick the 2 out of again, perhaps a dozen or so. Get the garlic aioli for sure. I feel so fortunate we were able to sit at the bar, as it was just a mess in the dining area. So-- we won't be back, because the service and the interior were both seriously lacking, but the food was very good. Come to think of it, we may go back someday for those mussels but it's going to be a long while. They have a great business model with the mussels thing and they know it.
(3)Benz M.
I come here for the beer, the fries, and the mussels... The best combination out there for a chill out night. Good service, great bistro food and beer, great layout/decor.
(4)Kristi B.
Nice atmosphere with great wait staff. Good beverage choices. I love to share a side salad and order the 4 dollar burger. Great burger, juicy and flavorful. One of my favorite spots on mass ave.
(5)Rachael L.
Sorry Brugge... my muscles were full of sand and my waitress never smiled. I think she might have cringed when I asked for more water. It was my last visit.
(2)Carey G.
Nice atmosphere. After reading other reviews about the subpar service, I was prepared for the worst. We were pleasantly surprised that our experience with the service was perfectly fine. We were seated upstairs, and the 3 employees upstairs all worked their tails off to take care of everyone. We split the fabulous meatloaf sandwich and ordered additional frites. The horseradish and the garlic aioli were the sauce winners. And the Trippel was outstanding! Can't wait to go back and try the mussels!
(5)Amy H.
I was down in Indy visiting my sister, brother-in-law and two nephews and we decided to hit Brugge for an early Saturday night dinner. The place was crowded, but we were seated immediately. My sister and I opted for wine, but the beer selection looked great and was enjoyed by my brother-in-law. Unfortunately, no kiddie cocktails for my three and five-year old nephews, but they were content with lemonade. My sister ordered the Mussels Provencal, served in a pot filled to the brim (two pounds worth). I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but these were some of the best that I've had (particularly for being in the middle of Indiana). I ordered the grilled chicken pesta sandwich which was covered in frites. Chicken was nicely grilled with pesta and fresh mozarrella. Frites are great and they have a variety of dipping sauces, which are all good. My two nephews split the kid's fish and frites and loved it. The younger one especially enjoyed dipping his fish and the mussels in bleu cheese sauce (what can I say, he has eclectic tastes). Portions were huge and reasonably priced. Three adult entrees with tons of frites, large kid's meal, several beers and four glasses of wine amounted to about a $100.
(4)Trena R.
Oh, the pressure of choosing where the hubby and I should go for my birthday... The menu looked great - lots of new things to try - and the prices were far from break-the-bank. Brugge, it is! The Yelp! reviews about rude service were sort of accurate. I'm glad I didn't read them before we went. The host nodded in the direction of the table and grunted. We were in a good mood so we categorized him as "quirky". Our waiter was great - super informative with the right amount of opinion. We started with a flight of Brugge beers and weren't really fans of any of them, but it was a flight, so no harm, no foul. The food, on the other hand, was a home run. Hubby had the mussles (yes, all 2 pounds of them minus the three he shared with me) and I had the brussel sprout and goat cheese crepe. I'd recommend them both. The frites are the cornerstone of their menu. The sauces (especially the horseradish) are amazing. The frites ... they're sauce delivery devices. Nothing to write home about, but pretty good. If you haven't been, give it a whirl... and be open minded.
(4)Nichole K.
Found this place on yelp trying to find a place that would satisfy my cravings, as well as my spouses. They love anything french or brunch, and I consider myself a french fry/frite fanatic, so this place met both our needs. There were families, friends, and the lone persons filling this venue. The bar area serves up beers on tap and full menu. As far as the food goes...Holy cow...the enormous fries were served in a cone shaped container about 14 inches high, with 8-10 different sauces. Oh and they tasted pretty darn good!
(4)Avni S.
Cute little restaurant on the corner. Walked inside for a table and was greeted right away in front the crepe bar.... Really nice restaurant set up! We sat outside and ordered a GIANT order of fries so we could taste all 9 sauces offered but there were four of us and we didn't get through 1/2 the app when our giant crepes arrived! In general all 4 of us ordered something different and not one complaint! Warning the portions are huge!
(4)Stacy J.
Looking for something different?? This is NOT your typical menu.. but it is mouthwatering and so hard to choose with such interesting and great options. Ordered the flight - choice of 3 beers - and one choice was currently out... so found another choice. come to find out, they also brought out 1 wrong choice. NOT a good way to promote your beers by mixing them all up. (also flipped 2 of them around when telling us which one was which... figured it all out later) Went to order a full beer, and was served the wrong one, then took that one away and brought the correct one. Had the Red Curry Mussels and frites, VERY GOOD!!! (MOULES FRITES-2 lbs. of prince edward island mussels with a cone of pomme frites and warm french bread) SO MANY flavors to choose from makes it a very tough decision!!! And many flavored sauces for your pomme frites, too. We like the garlic and the sherry vinegar and the aoli! YUM! Friend had the sasauge MITRAILLETTE (fresh baked french bread sandwiches) and wasn't happy about the bread getting too soggy, but said the taste trumped the soggy! Was informed of a wonderful sounding espresso type crepe which got my interest perked on dessert and I HAD to try it... but then the waitress came back saying they were out of this choice... of course, by this time, I wanted a dessert and settled on a second choice that I probably wouldn't have ordered otherwise... Had the lemon curd & blueberry crepe which was just alright but not great. So as you can guess... not too happy with the ill informed (or lack or caring?) service. Besides the items to which they didn't have, we also had our beverages go dry... not a great idea when you are eating a red curry entree! Feel like service could have and Should have been much better! I LOVE the menu and want to be back to try so, so much more... but hope the service would come up to par, at the least!
(4)Annie S.
Fantastic beer and fantastic food. Love it, will definitely go back soon. Can't say no to that Trippel!
(5)PK L.
My husband and I visited Brugge for the first time today. We moved here from the east coast and have high expectations about this place. I ordered the classic blue mussels and my hubby ordered the Cajun. Both were amazing. The Annika's milk stout I had went well with the bleu cheese sauce in my mussels. I also liked the dipping sauces for the fries (we had the French Dijon, sherry vinegar, sauce anlouie, and the garlic aioli)..... A solid 4 stars for the very deserving brasserie. It would have been a perfect meal if (1) they serve steak fries instead of regular fires but the reg fries are good as is, and (2) if the bread is crunchy and not soggy as it was kept warm under the mussel pot lid. But then again, I haven't had good bread since I departed NJ so I can't ding them for the bread...... We will def go back and next time I think I'll try the provincial.
(4)Devynn R.
Love This Place!! I would suggest having the Pan Seared Maple Leaf Farms Crepe! Its duck meat with an amazing sweet onion sauce that is to die for. And a side of Frits ofcourse!
(4)Elena L.
Love the mussels and fries here! Such a great restaurant if you are a mussel lover! They have at least 10 different flavors on the menu! And their fries come with 8 different dippings! Love it!!!
(4)Geoff O.
Sorry, but no. It's not terrible by any means, but it hardly deserves the accolades it gets from others. We were in town visiting some friends and they raved about the magic of Brugge. I was pumped after all the talk about fries and savory crepes and all sorts of yummines. But no. Their fries, while good and fresh, are still just fries. They really aren't noticeably better than "quality" fries elsewhere. I enjoyed the dipping sauces, but maybe only half of them were all that good, and those were the predictable ones when it comes to flavor profile - aioli, pesto, horseradish, etc. I should note, the "blue cheese" dip was, um, milk? Yeah, not sure what happened there. On to the crepes. Not great. Not even good. Honestly, I think Brugge should be pretty embarrassed that their primary product is so mediocre. I've had better crepes from random streetside vendors. And I'm talking about the crepes themselves, not the fillings. The fillings were fine, I suppose, but the actual crepes were just poor, flavorless, and slightly too floury. Disappointing. Really, though, would it be so hard to offer a crepe with flavors that just work together? Get me a crepe with some pesto, mozzarella, chicken, and spinach. Get me another with mushrooms, avocado, and pork. Boom. I just helped this company 200%. Pleasant service, though, which I appreciated; however, I'm pretty sure the hostess was absolutely baffled at how to run a check in desk.
(2)Benjamin B.
I love Brugge. I've been going here off and on for the past few years both while living here and visiting. The food is always great. The mussels are a great deal and perfect for sharing, the fries are fantastic. I'm also a huge fan of the hanger steak... hell I'm a fan of most any hanger steak, but this one is a steal at the price and it's a huge portion. They offer great charcuterie from Smoking Goose and cheese for a lighter snack while you down some beer. They used to have oysters, but I didn't see them on the menu the past couple times, I'll ask about that next time I go. I must also recommend you try a Pooka if they have it. They make a wild sour beer with berries that is quite good. The quality seems inconsistent on this beer, so it ranges from pretty good to WOW THIS IS GREAT depending on the visit. Either way, it's worth it. They also have a good selection of bottles and visiting beers on draft. We usually end up with sour beers so a 750ml of Hanssens Ode Geuze comes to the table at some point. Over all, I recommend this place highly. The only difficulty can be parking or finding a seat on busy nights because it is in Broad Ripple.
(4)Karla W.
I am very committed to their sours and have been going there to get my Pooka fix for over a decade. Sometimes on the weekends it can be a long wait, and the new upstairs needs some sound absorbing material, but it's otherwise perfect for a weekday dinner.
(5)Kristin H.
Great frites. I mean seriously great frites. But service was uneven and so was the steak. I got the same order each time and the first time my steak was fantastic. The second time it was all gristle and fat and was cooked to death after sending it back for being almost raw. Husband loves the beer.
(3)Emel S.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Brugge!! And for a variety of reasons which I will list for you. - They have a rotating menu of beers. This forces me to try new beers which is always good because I tend to be a creature of habit. You can't go wrong with the Tripel...though you may feel that it was the wrong decision the next day. I don't like the Pooka but I don't blame Brugge for that. There are plenty of other beers to try. - I love everything on the menu. I have tried a few types of the mussels but my favorite is the Provencal. Almost all the sauces sound delicious so I have some more work to do. Now, if you order the mussels, be prepared to eat a lot of mussels. They come in a steaming pot that I'm pretty sure is bottomless because I've never managed to finish it. - Ummm...hello delicious fries!! If you have 5 people or more, you have to order the L'Enorme. It's a rule. Well, it's a rule that I made up for my friends. Feel free to follow it. It's not a rule that's made to be broken. If you choose to eat in moderation (something I don't think I'll ever master), I opt for the horseradish and the poplar syrup and French dijon. The horseradish is a mayonnaise-like sauce but I just like to put a little bit on each fry. -If you opt to get a sandwich, I really like the duck confit but I'm a huge fan of duck. I think it's nice though because often times duck is served which a large layer of fat and this is more of a shredded duck. The only thing better than going to Brugge is going to Brugge and getting a table on the deck when the weather is nice. And then, if you get cold, you can go inside and hope to get a turn on the shuffleboard table. You must must must try this place!! Even if you just go for a beer and a cone of fries.
(5)Brittany L.
Come here with 4+ people, order L'Enorme, and be happy with the best fries in the city, which you can make even better by dipping into one of the 12 house-made sauces. You may also consider having the 2 lb pail of mussels. It's available in like a dozen flavors, and I love having the variety to choose from. If you can't come up with 4+ people who want to go here and drink Belgian beers and eat mollusks and frites, get the large frites and be exciting with the 3 sauces you get to choose. I prefer the roasted garlic aioli (you'll dream about it), the pesto, and I'm trying to make my way through the rest of the list one at a time. Brugge brews their own Belgian-style beers and also serves other craft beers on draft and in bottles, including sours and lambics which can be hard to find. They offer bottled small-batch sodas too and a pretty decent wine list. Wait here can be long, and I'd say the menu definitely lacks that "something for everyone" quality. If you're not into crepes, swiss-ish cheese, sausage, or mussels, you may find yourself out of luck. There is nary a burger to be found. Kids are allowed downstairs and on the patios. Upstairs, in the bar area with common seating, expect to be sharing your table with strangers and keep in mind you order from the bar. No kids allowed upstairs. There is a TV both bars and they're usually showing soccer.
(4)Rachel F.
I used to go here all of the time with my aunt when it first opened. I was so excited to bring my then boyfriend there after we had started dating. He was in a bad mood and took it out on the restaurant and claimed he didn't like it. Thankfully, after a few years and a marriage, I lured him back to Brugge to give another go. And, good news, he liked it his second time around as much as I did my first time around years ago.
(4)Randy B.
Interesting to say the least...I wasn't a big fan of their type of food, but they are definitely unique. Don't have much to say since I really wasn't that impressed. Great staff for sure.
(3)P D.
Mussels, frites, and beer. When my dad and I go out, this is usually the place. One of the only reasons to go to Broad Ripple anymore.
(5)Rolling R.
Fantastic crepes and beer! I need to get to this place much more often!
(5)Andrew K.
The service is a bit slow, expect it to take almost an entire lunch hour to eat. So, given that, how do you earn 5 stars? The sandwiches are really good, the Duck Confit is rich, tender, and melts in your mouth, and the frites are simply the best fries I've ever had, anywhere, period.
(5)Kate D.
Although I thought this place could only go up. It has gone quite the opposite.They rarely have any of their own beers, but then tell you they are taking them to a competition. That is frustrating. Also every time they make me sit upstairs the service is really crappy. Twice out fries came to us cold. Really? Like its not busy? Everyone's food (crepes and salad and frites) were really good. I even tried Brussel sprouts for the first time! They were a little tough in the crepe but maybe they are always like that when sautéed? The frites (fries) and sauces were good, and I am not a huge fry fan. I look forward to returning to try new things. As for the service it was just fair to poor. Our beer came fast, but they only had two house brews on tap. That made me sad. They were great beers but the huge gap in beer and getting our food was a little much. We had to sit outside or wait 20 min at 8:45 at night. And when our food was finally brought it was cool. They also bright the frites out like 5 min after we got our dishes. So one person of our table had to wait to get their meal as that was all they ordered. It would had been a stellar place had the service just been a pinch better. We felt a little forgotten sitting outside.
(3)Leslie L.
The seating practices at Brugge Brasserie seem to change day to day which makes getting a table or seat very confusing. The first time I went I was able to walk straight up to the 21 and over area upstairs and was told it was open seating. The second time I went I did the same thing and I was told in a very rude and humiliating manner by the waitress that I could not just sit down but had to go downstairs to check in and that people were waiting. When we went downstairs, there was no wait and we were immediately seated in the downstairs 21 and over area (which seemed to be open seating). There are so many doors into this place and it's confusing. I just wish that there was a sign upstairs telling us to go downstairs and check in or to seat yourself (All it says on the door is 'you must be 21 and over to enter' which makes you think it's a bar and open seating upstairs and a restaurant downstairs). I wont let this experience ruin my review because their beer is still amazing but I will most likely enjoy drinking Pooka at other local locations.
(4)Kori E.
If you like mussels you must come here! You get 2 pounds of mussels in the sauce of your choice with a side of frites with two dipping sauces. Need I say more? Delish!
(4)Cortney H.
One of my favorite restaurants in Indy! The duck confit mitralette is super delicious. Make sure to try the frites, they're awesome.
(5)Kent W.
Brugge is a never miss when I visit indy. moules frites with the butter and cippolini onion sauce or the dark beer and walnut sauce on the small, delicious mussels they bring in from prince Edward island. the endive salad, the Belgian stew, hanger steak and eggs, crepes all good. they make excellent craft beers too. i like the black. and can't forget the frites with choice of two homemade sauces. so good.
(5)Bethany S.
The first time I went a year or so ago, I had a crepe and frites. The crepe was bland, but the frites were fantastic. When I went more recently, the frites were still fantastic and the crepe was better (a different crepe, though, so maybe it was just the menu item). I don't drink beer, but my beer-loving friend really likes this place, so we went for his birthday and it was a great time with good food. So, the best parts are the frites and the beer. I would like it if they had wine, too, but maybe they aren't into wine in Belgium. And I highly recommend getting the huge cone of fries with the tons of sauces - it's fun to try each one and guess which kind of sauce it is!
(4)Danny W.
Ok, listen, here is what you need to know: 1. The frites are perfect. They are the best I have ever had. 2. Some of the dipping sauces need work. Garlic aioli is great, so is Jambalaya. Avoid pesto. 3. Mussel portions are just fucking gigantic. Two people will only need to order a single container. We had the black beer one, which was good. Cheese in mussels is kinda weird, but it's the midwest so I guess you just deal with it. 4. The sandwiches are not that great. Avoid. Overly covered in fries, dry. 5. Beer (esp. the belgian) is good.
(3)Charla C.
A couple of friends of mine wanted to check this place out after seeing reviews and hearing great things. We were seated right away and the service was excellent. The food was good. Not great but good. Some of this is my fault. I should have ordered mussels or a crepe. Instead I got a sandwich and barely ate half. The meatballs were great but otherwise it was just bread. Bleh... I did love the frites. And, I'd like to go back and try more of their sauces. But, I'm not excited about scheduling another time to return. It's another option in Broad Ripple, but with so many options I can't say this will be at the top of my Broad Ripple restaurant list.
(3)Joe L.
Interesting place. We arrived around 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon for an early dinner. Small parking lot was full so I had to pay for meter parking on the street. Limited seating but several tables were available and we were quickly seated. Our group of four had all been here before and were looking forward to a fun evening. This was a birthday dinner so we splurged a bit starting dinner with both the mussels and the charcuterie {cheese-sausage-liver pate board}. The cheese board is expensive but a nice selection and great for four people to share. The pate was very good, but no one else cared to try it. I don't know if they would substitute as I know many people would not care for it...but it was good. The mussels were excellent but cost $20.00. Once you finish them there is a favorable broth remaining in the container and it is great for dipping with the provided French bread. The mussels also come with a cone of fries which were great. In fact I think all the meals come with fries as this is their specialty. The have a number of dipping sauces you can select from and nobody uses ketchup on their fries. As everybody gets 2 sauces, you can share and end up with a variety to try out. As only 2 of us ate the mussels, I could have stopped with the cheese board and mussels, but I ordered the duck confit knowing I would probably take most of it home. It is served on French bread and was good. It came with a large serving of fries. My wife had the meatballs which were also served on French bread with an excellent sauce, and of course came with fries. The beer was great and a nice variety, but they were out of one popular brew and one in our party had to order their second choice. I had the Triple de Ripple which was very good. Several reviews commented on the seating and noise and I was concerned we might have difficulty conversing at the table. As we arrived early.....around 4:30, it was not crowded and not a lot of noise, but by the time we left....maybe around 6:00, it was really loud. I assume this will vary form evening to evening based on the people there at the time {and how much they might be drinking}. I considered rating only a 3 star because of the close seating and noise, but considering this is a place known for their beer and fries, I will consider that part of the atmosphere, so 4 stars.
(4)Danielle R.
Such a fun date place! Good food, amazing beer and a great atmosphere. The big basket of fries gives you a chance to try all the dipping sauces and aiolis. Try the Gettin Figgy With It - sour mash beers don't get better in the states than this!
(4)John P.
Brugge is delicious. Their beer is some of the best local craft beer I've ever had, and you can never go wrong with the frites. The patio is where it's at (weather permitting, of course) and it's a short walk from anywhere within Broad Ripple.
(4)Jacqueline I.
Service was ehh (but hey, they're busy cuz they're good). We got the roasted garlic aioli and pesto with our delicious frites. Mussels (Cajun) were fantastic, and the duck mustard crepe was also very good. Plan on coming back for sure to see if the other dishes hold up as well. Recommended!
(4)Andrea K.
I want to go to Brugge right now just because I'm thinking about it now. This place has a love/hate relationship for me in the beginning, but we worked out our differences. I was told to go here for the frites and dipping sauces, and yes, you can make an entire day of eating nothing but the frites and dipping sauces (I recommend pesto and the garlic aioli mixed, you're welcome). I just couldn't seem to find that one dish that was a great go to since the fare isn't your standard steak or burgers. Instead you find pleasantly surprising savory crepes, or the bucket of steams mussels, of this chicken sandwich which I finally found was waiting for me in the shadows all along. The beer is great, but I do recommend getting a taste before you committ, just to make sure you make the right choice since some, like Bad Kitty, kinda live up to their name. The Trippel though, you can't go wrong with it. Get that with frites and you will be very happy. Also, be sure to get a dessert crepe. O. M. G. The nutella crepe. And this is why I will be going this weekend because for the rest of the week I will think of nothing else but that crepe and frites and my chicken sandwich. So while you might take a little bit to really figure out what you want to eat here, once you do you find yourself drawn to it, like a moth to flame. Another quick note, they fill up fast on Friday and Saturday nights. So don't the the "surprised" person with a group of 10 at 7:30pm with an hour wait. It's Broad Ripple and I know you are just jealous of everyone else happily eating their frites and drinking their Trippel.
(5)Jenni H.
I've been looking for a good mussels place in my travels and Brugge really hit the spot! I ordered the 2lbs of mussels in the class Belgium sauce and every bite was a rich savory flavor, sprinkled with minced garlic and onion pieces. Thus dish also came with a side of perfectly prepared fries with an option for two dipping sauces.i picked the roasted garlic aioli and the herb pesto. I would definitely recommend combining these two together when using the dipping sauces. I'm usually not a big fries person but this made them taste amazing!
(4)Beth B.
Finally made my first appearance in at Brugge. I've been meaning to get here forever. My dining partner and myself chose to split two items. We settled in the provencal mussels which were very good. I think they would have benefited from a little more salt but they were still delicious. We also split the brussels sprout crepe which was divine. I'm very much looking forward to returning to sample much more.
(4)Jonathon H.
I feel like people over-hype this place, but it is a different experience and great food. If you're looking to save a few bucks, go for one of the sandwiches. You get a ton of fries.
(4)Herbert J.
I give it only 3 stars because there is one waiter there who doesn't understand anything about customer service. I love the food and the beer triple de ripple is at the top of my Indiana brewed favorites, however my girlfriend and I went in this past Monday and upon waiting for the hostess to seat us we were left at our table while the server named "Bes" walked past us numerous times, and then without introducing himself or saying hello he proceeded to tell us, "For future reference wait to be seated by the hostess." We then told him we had waited and he told us he had seen the whole thing and that is not what happened and that we need to wait for the hostess in the future. I couldn't believe I was arguing with a server over what his hostess had or had not told me. We then got up and left and he continued with snide remarks saying, "you don't have to be happy about it." Im sure he felt dumb when he talked to the hostess shortly after and she told him she had told us to sit there. I will not be back there as long as he is working. Who is to say that if he can be such a jerk to a customer because he was mad that the hostess double sat him, that he wouldn't spit in your food. Request a new section if you sit with a server named "Bes" because the guy doesn't understand what customer service is at all. Heads up he looks like Bill Haider from Saturday Night Live.
(3)Classy L.
Awesome mussels with Jamaican sauce and Duck Confit in Crepes. Best of all amazing service by Kristen!!!
(5)Vanessa J.
The Thai Red Curry mussels left something to be desired; I was expecting a little more flavor. However, $20 for 2 lbs. of mussels and more pommes frites than you can eat is unbeatable. I recommend the horseradish and sea salt & sherry vinegar for sauces. I was also underwhelmed by the roasted garlic aioli. Great place to take friends and I'll definitely be back to try more mussels.
(4)Mahrukh M.
Honestly, I have to thank Yelp for steering us to this restaurant. Three of my friends and I were visiting Indianapolis from Cincinnati for a one day trip. Looking for restaurants on Yelp, we decided to give this place a try because of the reviews. We loved it, their food was great, and even better was their service. The waitress provided exceptional service, and as this was our first time here, she was very helpful with her recommendations. They have a huge selection of different sauces you can try with your meal, and among the four of us I think we tried all of them (almost). My favorite sauce was the roasted garlic aioli sauce. For my entree I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich, and my friends ordered the duck confit sandwich, and mussels. All of us were really happy to have dined here, I highly recommend this place.
(5)Ian C.
I've been here twice and I want to go like sixty more times. The first time was absolutely sublime - we chanced upon the best table in the place (back corner, view of the entire room, like a boss). The second trip included a long-ish wait, but we went at peak hours during the weekend, so that didn't surprise me, and it gave us enough time to go get a pre-dinner taco from a really fantastic place just down the block. Unfortunately, somebody brought their awful children who only communicated by shrieking horribly and bonking forks on the tables. Well, that's no fault of the restaurant, I suppose. Don't bring your kids! Please! On my first visit, I got the steak frites. It's quite cheap for what you get - a bigass hanger steak on the plate with a completely absurdly huge mountain of frites on top, plus two dipping sauces. You're going to want to get like two of the house-made beers and spend at least an hour working your way through this veritable Montagne de Frites. The dipping sauces are incredible. The roasted garlic aioli is the clear winner, but I really like the bleu cheese, horseradish, and sauce andalouse (kinda like a tangy, lemony mayo) as well. On my second visit, I had the duck confit mitraillette. Fun fact: Mitraillette translates literally to "submachine gun." The sandwich has duck confit, dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek on top. That is a damn fine sandwich. Of course, they just dump a whole bunch of frites on it as well. I'm pretty sure they put crack in their frites. You can't stop eating them. Other restaurants just don't do it the same way. At other, lesser restaurants, I have felt as if I was biting into a hot slug instead of a piece of fried potato. At Brugge, the frites are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. They are basically the Platonic ideal of fried potatoes. Both times I've been to Brugge I've taken the leftovers to work the next day. My coworkers inevitably mention that whatever I just heated up in the microwave smells amazing. They look at their prepackaged Healthy Choice meals with a vague sense of disappointment as I tuck into the best leftovers ever. Taking leftover Brugge to work the next day will definitely make you the King (or Queen) of the Breakroom.
(5)Rachel B.
One of my favorites when I am visiting Indy!
(5)Twinkle V.
Love, love, love this place. Hidden off the Monon, this stalwart of Broad Ripple brew offers a great menu as well as its very own beer menu, interspersed with a few non-Brugge brews. It's on our favorite list, yet, sometimes, the wait is pretty long on the weekend. No reservations, so be prepared to wait. It's well worth it,however. Love the mussels and frites!
(4)Rae Ann P.
Saturday afternoon - another wonderful meal at a great restaurant with the best server in Indianapolis - NOAH!! Again, the mussels and fries with the dipping sauces were exceptional and filling for the two of us. Enjoyed the Broad Ripple neighborhood as we walked off the meal. Can't go wrong here!! And ask for Noah for his exceptional service, great smile and winning personality. (And no, I don't "know" him or am related to him!!)
(5)Monica K.
beer and food was pretty mediocre
(2)Kelsey A.
Enjoyed this French inspired dining experience. If you are a fan of mussels this place Is a MUST...I am unfortunately not a fan of mussels but am a huge fan of frites! Strongly recommend the frites, so many different dipping options which I've never had at any other restaurant. The waitress was very helpful in making beer and entree recommendations. Brugge brews 3 of their own beers plus has a small list of additional featured wines and brews. Smaller menu but was torn between several non-mussel entrees....the dinner crepe was good, not amazing. Warm and cozy environment, small restaurant and seating fills up fast! Good location right on the monon, difficult to find parking however on a Saturday night.
(4)Sarine J.
Been hanging out here a lot lately. Love the atmosphere. Fries are good but like the dipping sauces more. Had a dessert crepe that had nutella, chocolate genache, and pecans. It was amazing.
(4)Ilya V.
Very good beer selection (can't go wrong with Belgian ales, really), and tasty fries with lots of different dipping sauces. My one and only one complaint is their selection of lambics is a bit lacking, although perhaps this was because we had a newbie server. To be honest, I've never been at a Belgian place that didn't carry Lindemans. They did have one bottle, but it was a huge one that I could never finish by myself (and I do love lambics, don't get me wrong).
(4)Stephanie D.
Well well well, decided to come here after taking a hiatus of Broad Ripple for about a year..My hubby and I joined some friends of ours to try the beer, the mussels, the atmosphere. We came on a Monday night and they had a wait, which makes me think, hey this place must be great to have a wait on a Monday. We were seated promptly outside. The only odd thing was the host told us where to go but didn't actually walk us to the table. A little weird, but it's ok I can find my way through a restaurant. After looking at the menu we decided to split the duck crepe and pomme frites. My friends ordered mussels red curry style and some pomme frites as well. We received our frites earlier then our meal which made a great appetizer/side for our meal. Since we all ordered a large we shared the 6 sauces between us. The sauces were great, the frites were alright. I've had pomme frites double fried in duck fat before, I'm a little biased now. Sorry!! Our meal came and while I really liked the duck the crepe was super bland which was somewhat made up by the sauce that was on top. I did try the mussels which were really good, so I would recommend those to people. You receive 2 lbs. worth so it is a great share for 2 ppl. As for being a brewery they only carried 3 brews?? Not used to that, but then again I'm not a beer fan so it didn't bother me, just thought the selection would've been larger, considering my hubby is a hop head and adores beer. The service was alright nothing to boast about. The verdict is still out on whether or not I would come back. Not that the experience was bad, but it wasn't great enough in my book to begin planning a second trip.
(3)Misti Y.
Come here for three things: Frites, Mussels and Beer. If you have an inclination you might not want any of the above, then skip the Brugge. It is also worth noting, that there are fewer seating options for those under 21, so if you're coming with a family, definitely call ahead for wait times. Back to the food: The tables have frite holes; that's how serious they are about fried potatoes. They have 12 preparations of PEI mussels; that's how serious they are about moules. And, right now, they have a beer called Reindeer Games. I can't resist loving a beer named after a holiday animal and described as having hints of cinnamon. It was a delicious brew. They also have 12 sauces for fry dipping. Again, they are serious about frites. Alas, I ordered a brussels sprouts crepe with a side salad and felt a little dumb about the choice. It was ok, but the mussel-eaters looked more delighted, and I ended up stealing a fair share of fries. I am not a mussel lover, but I could have gone with the Steak Frites, which looked pretty good. But again, this is really a spot for three things: Frites, Mussels and Beer!
(4)Chris C.
Lost a star because The last 3 times we have been here they have been out of the Tripel, which is the main reason for coming. It is Saturday afternoon and they are already out. If it is so popular and you always run out, why not make more?
(3)Chris S.
Brugge is good but it has stiff competition in Broad Ripple. The beer is on par with some of the other local greats. I really enjoy Triple De' Ripple but watch out it will hit you. All the beer on tap is premium quality at a premium price. The fries are good but nothing special; I don't get the hype. The moules-frites is a pretty good deal for $20. Every so often you get a mussel with sand in it but not a big deal for the price. Service is really hit or miss; I've had both friendly and rude servers so it is luck of the draw. Borderline 4-star but not quite there.
(3)Constance V.
My favorite place in Indy to eat! I've been here more times than I can remember. Those fries, oh my those fries...and that crepe with Brussels sprouts and cheese and walnuts. I seriously love their beer, all of them. Please don't ever change anything!
(5)Stephanie W.
Favorite restaurant ever! There's so much to say. It's good any time of day and something for everyone. I'm lying, though, because hands down - you eat mussels! Seasonings and spice. Dips and Dollops - mussels and Pom Frittes! Now, I'm hungry
(5)Carrie M.
Go with a group of 2-3 people and split two orders of moules frites: provencal and red curry. You won't regret it!
(4)Chanh B.
I started visiting Brugge when I first moved to Indy and moved into the neighborhood. That was almost 2 and 1/2 years ago. I am very devoted to this place. Absolutely great hospitality from the staff! I usually visit after dusk and always get their tripel de ripple belgian ale and large order of fries, I mean frites. I would say the best entrée would be "steak and eggs". The second would be the nice selection of charcuterie and cheeses. I have never been disappointed in either food or service.
(5)Joel M.
Brugge is everything that Indy needs more of - local, unique, tasty, and consistent. I've been here a few times just for drinks (which are reason alone to visit Brugge), but went for a nice dinner with the wife more recently. Actually, first lets get back to the drinks. I'm a beer guy and while the selection isn't gigantic, but they clearly focus on quality over quantity. Their own brewery choices on tap are delicious and BIG - we're not talking about cute little 5% Blond Ales (i.e. Three Wise Men), we're talking about 10% Belgian Tripels that will kick you in the face. The guest beers (tap and bottles) are as good if not better - all big, powerful, craft beers that will expand your suds pallet and introduce you to breweries you've never heard of. Now that I'm drunk just thinking about their beer selection, lets move on to the food. The two things you need to know about are the frites and the mussels. The frites (fancy french fries) are cooked perfect and addicting on their own, but what makes them even better is the endless selection of sauces they can be served with (pesto, curry, homeade ketchup, etc.). Add some mussels and you will be set for the night - I recommend the Jamaican and Cajun but I doubt there is a bad bunch on the menu. Two pounds doesn't sound like a lot with all those shells, but it was more than enough for the wife and I. With a huge menu and revolving beer selection, I try to go here as much as possible.
(5)Holly H.
Not entirely sure what to say here... I was really excited to eat at Brugge Brasserie. I was in a good mood, I was hungry. I was with great friends. I was ready. Unfortunately, our Sunday evening visit left me in a kinda crappy mood. The food was okay. Not great. Just food. The seating was a nightmare (even though we offered to wait, we were seated around a table that was awkward and that made one member of our party sit at a corner of the table. No one even attempted to correct this, and finally *I* had to find a spare chair and move the table out so we could all sit comfortably.) Our waitress was... RUDE. That's putting it nicely. Simple requests were met with crappy looks, and questionable answers. One of my friends asked that the eggs be cooked a little harder runny, and the waitress acted like they were too "busy" to let them cook for a few extra seconds. She wrote nothing down, and asked us to repeat ourselves several times. She acted annoyed when we asked about dessert. She brought the wrong beer with one of our flights of beer, and acted like it was a foregone conclusion that we would just take the wrong one... instead of her bringing the correct one. I just cannot convey how terrible the service was...
(1)Sarah F.
I just love this place! I have sat upstairs and on the main floor -- both are great. I am partial to the atmosphere on the upper level, but it isn't always open. The frites are uh-maze-ing, just like everyone says. The mussels are wonderful. So much fun to eat with a group. More bread, please! I like to dip the bread in the liquids from the mussels. Be sure to try the Tripel, but go easy -- that stuff is strong. I think my sis had an out-of-body experience after 2 of those. Very entertaining. I have tried a bite of the duck sandwich and I would say, if you're not a mussels person, then the duck is your way to go. Enjoy!
(4)Cheryl K.
We were visiting from St. Louis. I have read online about their pomme frittes. We weren't very hungry, but we were game for trying a house brew and their pomme frittes. We opted for the large order of pomme frittes that comes with 12 dipping sauces for $12.95. There were three of us and when the order came out, we could not believe how humongous it was. They are served in this large cylindrical cone with the cups of delicious dipping sauces surrounding the cone. The pomme frittes are so scrumptious! Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper. The right amount of crunch, but yet tender on the inside. The sauces were fantastic: fresh mayonnaise | homemade ketchup | roasted garlic aioli | horseradish | sweet chili sea salt & sherry vinegar | blue cheese | aioli | poplar syrup & french dijon | hot curry sauce andalouse | fresh herb pesto The triple ripple house brew is a perfect match with the pomme frittes. Go give them a try you won't be disappointed!!!!!
(4)Andrew J.
These guys do a great job with two of my favorite things, beer and french fries. Brugge brews Belgian style beers with some American style creativity. They take some really unique twists on classic European styles. The beer is all brewed in house and they do a wonderful job. The other thing they do so well is their french fries. The fries are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside. They have more sauce options than you can eat in a sitting. I love their mustard and the garlic aioli, both are outstanding and full of flavor. Their crepes are great, but my favorite sandwich is the veal meatloaf sandwich. The meat is perfectly seasoned with big flavors. My second favorite meal here is their mussels. They have a ton of different preparation options. My wife and I have had almost all of them, and they're all pretty great. We love sitting outside in the summer drinking beer and eating mussels while we watch Broadripple pass us by.
(5)Alex M.
You can't beat the drink selection. I suggest the dark horse. The harvey is extremely sour, you've been warned. For dinner, I got the vegetarian grilled portabello mushroom with the frites. Very satisfying vegetarian dish. The fries are awesome when you start but then the grease adds up and it starts to be icky. In the end you'll be satisfied. The place closes pretty early for a pub and it's recommended that you call ahead for seating. Don't be surprised if you have to wait for forty minutes for a seat. Get a drink at the bar while you wait!
(4)Bill P.
Best Fries I have ever had and the brew isn't too bad either. Had Flemish Red Sour Ale there. Wish they would have kept it on tap longer!
(5)Jillian B.
food is good, but beers are sub par at best. service is pretty descent, and it's right off the Monon trail which is nice
(3)Kkdanville D.
My husband and I split a delicious burger and fries at Brugge Brasserie. The food was good, drinks were delicious and wait staff was courteous. Our table was in the middle of the room near the outside dining area. It was kind of congested. I would recommend getting a seat out of the aisle if you decide to go.
(4)Emily C.
Husband and I came here for dinner last Friday and are definitely looking forward to coming back. Service 3.5/5 We knew we wanted to sit outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. They have outdoor seating on both the lower and upper decks. Since you can enter the restaurant from either the door on the ground floor or the door on the top floor I wasn't sure which way to go first. We chose to walk inside on the ground floor hoping there would be a host/hostess to direct us. There were no signs or anything. After a few waiters walked by us I finally just asked if we could sit on the upper deck and they said to talk to whoever was upstairs. So we went upstairs and again there was no host station but luckily one of the waitresses was just inside and she directed us toward a table and got us menus. So now that we've been there once I'll know what to do next time in terms of getting seated, it was just a bit confusing the first time around. Once we were seated our waitress was friendly and attentive, but not so attentive that we felt rushed. I really wanted to linger and enjoy my beer and dinner in the sunshine and that's exactly what we were able to do. It also helped that we were there around 5:00 on a Friday and the place wasnt busy yet. Atmosphere/Ambiance 4/5 I can only speak to the outdoor seating at this point as we sat out on the upper deck. The view isnt exactly scenic but our seat afforded us a lot of people watching and interesting car spotting opportunities. I didnt see any means for shade on the upper deck so I wouldnt want to be there in the middle of the day. I was fine this time since the sun was going down though. Food 5/5 I started with a flight of the Pooka, Tripel de Ripple and one more that I cant remember the name of. The Tripel was my favorite. For dinner I got the shaved brussel sprout (with fried capers, balsamic, walnuts, goat cheese, chili oil) crepe. It came with a side salad. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this dish. It was such an interesting combination. The brussel sprouts were roasted perfectly. Normally I dont like capers but they really worked here. It was a generous amount as well, I was definitely satisfied. Husband got a sandwich with brugge beer & tomato braised meatballs, and swiss cheese. I had a bite of one of the meatballs and it was very tasty. We shared the nutella dessert crepe, it again was amazing and was just the right amount of sweet. Overall 4/5 Looking forward to trying more crepes!
(4)Lynn J.
I am certain this will fit many people extremely well. Clearly this is the case as evidenced by the crowd and the noise level. Neither is really my thing. Even though the food when it came was fine perhaps good, the pleasure had pretty well gone out because of the delay as we seemed to be at a table temporarily not assigned to a specific waiter. No amount of good beer really covers these flaws for me. Let the college and post college crowd have it and enjoy. My daughter loves it. Fine. If you like a lively noisy drinking hole (and I mean that in the nicest possible way) go try it out, it is a popular place and may suit you well.
(3)Kristen W.
The Pooka is amazing!
(4)Diane E.
Finally! I can now say that I've experienced the elusive mussels that Brugge is so famous for. 3rd time's the charm. One of my besties from California is visiting for the labor day weekend and my Indy daughter is moving to NYC, we decided to celebrate at Brugge. We ordered the frites...with all the dipping sauces...which ended up being way too much for 4 people, so my son-in-law took the leftovers home to enjoy over the weekend. Then, my friend and I shared the classic brugge mussels while my daughter and her husband shared a salad. Plenty of wine...beer...and we had a great server. This ended up being a great night.
(5)Monica H.
Came here based on the menu alone. Sounded it like it had something for everyone, and every taste bud. From mussels to crepes; burgers to salads. Though they were known for their craft beers, we decided to skip the alcohol as it was 11 in the morning. Decided on the duck breast crepe and the bf ordered the special of the day (not on the menu) beef tenderloin crepe and we shared large frites with 3 sauces: roasted garlic aioli, poplar syrup & French Dijon, and sauce andalouse (which is a mayo based sauce with flavors of peppers and tomato) - surprisingly this was my favorite; creamy, yet refreshing. They also make their own sodas and the day's flavor?: Ginger Peach - how could we not? It was refreshing and light, and not too sweet which was preferable. The décor was kitschy and the tables had pre-made holes designed to hold your cone of frites. But it was a bit dark and the indoor seating was a bit stuffy. The ventilation could use some improvement; you knew when you walked in that you'd walk out with the stench of food/cooking on your clothes, and sure enough it lingered on our clothes after we stepped outside. They did offer outdoor seating, which would probably have been a better idea. All in all, a good local stop - reasonably priced and we had a friendly waiter.
(3)Spencer F.
I stopped by with a bunch of friends after work. The weather was perfect for sitting outside. The service was quick for a Monday night, and the server was able to explain every beer on tap. I love seafood, so I had to have the mussels. I was not disappointed. They were almost perfectly cooked to perfection. It was a little, very little, over cooked. You can tell by the shrinkage. Being so far away from the ocean, I guess it's better to error on the safe side. I will definitely go back. The beers are also fantastic.
(4)Jon C.
Brewpubs are becoming so popular that there's a lot of different types now. Some are old-school brewpubs: burgers, fish-n-chips, wings, and the beer. Some are high-end: steak frites, crepes, charcuterie platters, and the beer. Brugge serves steak frites, crepes, charcuterie platters, and moules (mussels) frites. And their beer. And guest taps as well (all craft). Their beers are always very good - particularly the Black. (See BeerAdvocate for beer reviews). If you like something beyond the "IPA greater than all" beer world, Brugge is your place. Most of their beers are Belgian styles - but NOT banana-bombs like some Belgians. The food is stellar, outstanding, amazing. There's numerous choices for steaming liquid for the moules, and lots of dipping sauce choices for the frites. And the frites are outstanding! Service is always good, and usually the music they're playing kick ass too!
(5)Tamara Q.
All I can say is, I never liked mussels until I met Brugge. I went with a large group at dinner time and we ordered several different pots of seasoned mussels... all were a symphonic blend of perfect flavor notes. I am craving it even as I write this review. Warning though the service there is really peculiar... our waiter was nice but did not know the beers very well and I'm pretty sure just brought out random beers instead of our requested ones... oh well. Good time anyway.
(5)Tim W.
Order the Sausage Board and you may not need a meal. (of course I had both and made it through, but just a warning on the size of the food). The Sausage Board had several thinly sliced varieties of meat like prosciutto as well as some wurst. Served with crusty bread, and toppings such as mustards, caramelized onions, pickles, and olives, I was easily able to make several perfect bites. I LOVE meatloaf and Brugge has a delish 3-meat meatloaf sandwich that was crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. My lunch companion had the duck confit sandwich which I tasted and loved. Dessert was the Nutella crepe which we shared and fought over. It's drizzled with creme freche and topped with raspberry sauce that was not too sweet and mixed well with the Nutella. The frites were a little underdone and not as special as they were the last time I at here. The place was full with a wait, but the servers were fast at refills and while they didn't spend long with us, they did answer questions thoroughly and the staff seems to have full-court defense strategy and we were cared for by several different people at the same time.
(5)Rachel L.
Very good food. The lemon curd and blueberry crepe is out of this world amazing. I haven't had a bad meal there. Everything's great except the portions. The sandwiches are outrageously large which I don't mind but the muscles are just so tiny it makes you not want to share with the rest of your table
(4)Kellyo O.
Came here with my hubby for the mussels and the frites based on a recommendation of a friend that used to live in the area. We definitely loved the frites! The mussles were overcooked and didn't soak in the flavors they should have been marinated in so it left me wondering if they steamed the mussels and then poured on the sauce?? Our waiter was ok, hard to find at times which may lead to the issue with Krista R's review - maybe they are overworked. That or they don't care. Everyone gives 20% tip now which is a good amount based on what food and cocktails you order so they expect to make money no matter how they serve. I am not saying this was our guys case but he did kind of put off that aire. (And yes, we did 20% tip him.) The beer was good but they were out of the one I had wanted so I will probably go back for the beer and the frites next time I am in town and skip the mussles. And I may try the upstairs bar as suggested by other.
(3)Sara L.
My first time to Brugge was a sexy love affair. Brugge and I fit so comfortably together that to the casual observer it might have seemed as though we'd always known each other, always had this easy intimacy....but this is not so. One night together and Brugge and I uncovered new territory for both of us, made memories I'll never forget, and got slick and slimy with some mussels. I went here this past Friday night with my boyfriend and one of my best friends. The plan was to have some AWESOME FREAKING FOOD and then go out and party. We did have AWESOME FREAKING FOOD! and we did go party. the boyfriend had the meatball sandwich and for his dipping sauces he had pesto and the curry. He was a fan of both. My ladyfriend and I had mussels, noir with sweet chili dipping sauce and the mustardy syrupy dipping sauce. I liked the mustard better than the sweet chili, not necessarily because of the flavor but because dipping fries into oil feels weird, and the sweet chili sauce is oil. For an appetizer we had a medium fromage plate. The first cheese was a creamy and rich cow cheddar with brown butter and caramel. The second cheese was a goat cheese topped with apricot preserves. In a perfect world, I would be able to have a lemon pound cake filled with that goat cheese concoction. It was decadent, it was dreamy, it was my muse. I pounded it hard and ate it like a huge boss. A lot of beer was had. The black beer, I dug it, and Harvey, a blackberry beer which I lurved. The boyfriend had the sour beer which he didn't much care for because it tasted like pickles. But it wasn't a bad beer, it just wasn't his flavor. My ladyfriend had an ale and something else, but I don't remember what. What I do remember is that we were pretty buzzed and enjoying our tasty beers. The food ws delicious. The mussels were perfect and covered in cheddar and bacon. The bread, dipped in the mussely juices in the bottom of the steam pot, was just over-the-top awesomeness. I see people going on about the service. here's the deal: some chumps cut in line at the bar and I was sort of shitty but didn't say anything because I started out having a bad night and didn't want to be a mean guy, but the bartender noticed and served the other people first, and that's uncool. Our waiter was boss hog and knew a lot about cheese. He was prompt, courteous, easy to communicate with, and emptied out the used up mussel shells like a huge boss. I had a great time! Frankly, I can't wait to go back and try the thai mussels. so this place is not bush leage, oh no. it's the majors and it is grand. you should go.
(4)Jennifer L.
I know this place is known for their mussels, but I am not a huge fan that kind of seafood. If you are like me then definitely try their crepes and/or their fries. With their fries you can choose between three sauces. I recommend the homemade ketchup! It is delicious! If you are a beer fan, they ALWAYS have great beer! I personally love their sour beers. This is a great place to go to if you want good locally brewed beer and a different type of food than your usually pub/brewery. Staff is great and friendly too!
(4)Brian P.
Cheesecake Factory, take notes. Brugge is a perfect example of why you don't need a book-like menu to have a good restaurant. They do mussels, fries, deli meats and cheeses, and crepes, and that's about it. But it works because they do them well, charge a reasonable price, and provide adult sized portions, which is refreshing in light of the modern trend of providing kid-meal portion sizes. Ill admit, I was initially hesitant to shell out (heh) $20 for some mussels. But they give you so many that the trash bowl they provide you with has to be swapped out mid meal. It takes some effort to finish these mussels, and they taste good. We had classic Provençal and it was awesome, not fishy like bad and unfresh mussels can be. They also basically force you to order a giant bag of delicious homemade fries because it's only $1 to upsize. A dollar. Mcdonalds charges you more for an upsize (not actually but it's close). The charcuterie plate is just as enormous and delicious as everything else, and we ended up taking half of it home (I'm a big eater and usually have too much pride to ask for the take home box). The beer was...local and interesting. If you're the type that complains about portion sizes being too large (I can't comprehend why that would be a bad thing) than go to r bistro where you can get a spoonful of noodles and 2 square inches of sustainable salmon for $20. But if you like good food for a good price, and a pretty decent atmosphere, this place is it.
(5)Byron J.
It's typically a pretty mind and taste bud blowing experience when I go here. First my one qualm, they run out of Triple de Ripple far to regularly for my liking. But out side that I can spin a beautiful tale of epicurean magic from fibers woven out of the most incredible duck sandwich, unbeatable frites, legendary beer and enough mussels to bench press the titantic. My first draw to Brugge was born from my love of shellfish. I sought out the mussles of which I had heard great tales. I have to tell you friends, the steam pots of the flavor intense little buggers are the things inspiration is born of. It was clear to me this would be the one thing I would order exclusively from Brugge, so many flavors I had to try. But alas one evening my attention was drawn to the sandwich section I had discovered a decadent duck dish that changed my culinary life! The fresh compote that gently coats the foul is the key to a door that leads to the promised land. When you add in a glass of Triple De Ripple and the frites and sauce you can't really do much better in Indianapolis as far as I am concerned. I reccommend the sweet chili sauce, the horseradish sauce and ALWAYS the poplar mustard. This is one place where service does not even play into my equation, as long as someone brings me my food, I am happy, I have no comments on the service, honestly because I never even pay attention to anything but the food.
(5)Samantha H.
I have been here soo many times. The best frites! The decor is so warm feeling. The Tripel de Ripple is my favorite beer of all time. The mussles here are good although not my favorite. The service is great. Went here on a Friday at 9pm and found two seats at a table in the bar area immediately. One of my top five favorites in all of Indy.
(5)Lizz C.
Oh Brugge.. how I love thee. If I lived closer to Indianapolis, this would truly be dangerous for me. I love beer, specifically good craft beer. To be very specific, I love sour beer and Brugge always has 1-2 of them. My husband loves their Black. So, our plan of attack is usually to get the Black and whatever sour is on tap. The food can vary, but Oh my!, it's delicious. The moules frites (Mussels and fries) are delicious, you can choose from what seems like hundreds of sauces but is probably only 16. I'm easily overwhelmed in the face of excellent choices, especially when it comes to seafood. Our other favorite is their charcuterie and cheese plates. There's almost nothing better to my palate than good cheese, good beer and good meats. I'd do a review of their crepes, but I can't eat much wheat. That's fine by me - moules make me happy every time! We don't go at prime dinner hour, well, except once - and the service has always been friendly and as prompt as possible considering the busy kitchen area. This last visit (which was twice in one day... *whistles innocently*) we sat at the curved bar area overlooking the kitchen staff's domain. We chatted a little bit with the busy cook - and though he was rushing around cooking food for what seemed like hundreds of people, he was friendly and witty. Go for the beer! Go for the moules! The crepes are probably good - and I think next time we'll *finally* get the steak frites (mmm... how I wish it wasn't 8am on Friday.. that does sound good right now...) (Ted? If you ever see this - I love you =) I love your beer =) Keep being wonderful!)
(5)Aishwarya B.
This place is FANSTASTIC! Granted that my experience with European food in general is limited, but I really liked the food here. I ordered the veggie crepe and my boyfriend got the veggie mitraillette. And while we both started off saying we weren't really hungry, by the end of it, we had polished our plates clean. The fries are delicious (yes, he was kind enough to let me taste 2 fries - one for each sauce that came with the fries :-p).
(5)Karolina N.
Delicious place to stop at on my Kentucky-Chicago drives. I have to admit, nothing here is the best I have ever had. It's definitely good though! Had a beer flight (APA, Harvey, Tripel), Provencal mussels, frites with many sauces and some dessert crepes. I would recommend it all.
(4)Benjamin H.
Brugge gives me that "running into your ex that you never liked in the first place, but you hang out anyway -- then end up getting drunk together and screwing" vibe. I want to love you, but I think we have conflicting pheromones. I think the beer is top notch and they always have a few excellent guest taps, but the restaurant just rubs me the wrong way. I've always received incredibly slow and somewhat hostile service here and it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I've never tried the food, but I've heard good things.. I'll probably give it a shot at some point.
(3)Kelly O.
Let's Talk Beer and Frites! Okay, so I am not much of a beer fan, so this was not my choice of places to go but my awesome younger brother who is a beer fanatic wanted to go for his birthday, and I now have been back several times! So I wasn't going to try the beer but our wait for a table was taking awhile so I wanted to be adventurous and I tried a Quadripple (by the way you are only allowed 2) and it was AMAZING, so I of course ordered another from the bar. So let's just say I was "feeling good" by the time we were seated, where I ordered another with our appetizers. So then there was a shift change and our new waiter swung by and I ordered ANOTHER and it wasn't until then that I was told there was a two limit because of the high alcohol content...OOOOOPS! So I tried not to really drink my 4th one too quickly, haha! So that particular evening I am a little fuzzy on the details of the meal (don't worry I didn't drive home). So I would like to point out I have been back not 5 times without a Quartet of Quadripples and the food was amazing! The frites are delicious and come with an array of sauces to try and the service was equally amazing! Love Love Love!
(3)Sara B.
We ordered (I and my husband) grill chicken sandwich for lunch.....WORSE sandwichs we have ever had...under season..taste of nothing ..never ever again...
(1)Paige C.
fries and beer = meal A lot of sauces delish Everyday death snack I have to admit that the only things I've had here are the fries and beer (twice!!) Check that---the GARGANTUAN fries with ALL the saucen and beer. I'm pretty sure there are other things on the menu (like mulles frites and waffles and stuff), but a glorious cone of fries, about the exact size and shape of america's next top model's torso, and lazy Susan of sauce is what hits the spot for me. Late night with friends, the munchies begin to attack, this $13 monster snack comes to the rescue. And the beer... What can I say? It's high class snobby hipster goodness soothes my skinny jeans wearing body and soul. If only they had pitchers...
(4)Liren C.
This place is good for a informal get together but not good choice for any family with young kids. The restaurant is really noisy and the service is very slow on a somewhat busy night. The dipping sauce easily made up for any shortcomings for the fries. I was disappointed with the mussels as they were not as clean and fresh as they should be. The broth the mussels came in was also a bite salty. Both the duck confit and grilled chicken pesto sandwiches were very good. Still, not enough to make up for the noise, slow service and poor quality mussels.
(3)Rochelle S.
The beer is what one thinks of when someone says Brugge but that is just the beginning. Their foods is so good. You will love the muscles and really everything on the menu. Head upstairs for some shuffleboard or darts and your friends will have to drag you out at the end of the night. Enjoy.
(4)Allie P.
The food was wonderful. We go the tomato lemon cream mussels with the dijon and garlic aioli sauce for the Frits. Devine! We also both got the Tripel beer, which was very nice. We sat outside and really enjoyed the ambiance. The staff was very friendly and helpful with food/beer selections. The only reasons this place got a 4/5 stars because the inside was a little dark and damp feeling. Outside was wonderful, but I'm not sure I'd frequent during the winter if we had to be cooped up inside. Regardless, food was delicious, we were too full to try the crepes but the table next to use got one and it looks amazing!
(4)Januarie Y.
I have a sisterfriend that I indulge in Pommes Frites with often. French Fries. We share a love of french fries. We actually wanted to do a youtube series of nothing but French Fry reviews. We found ourselves here one night after discovering Pommes Frites on their menu. The thing about the fancy snooty term of Pommes Frites (which to ME, I translate to french fries) is that they always come w/some type of dipping sauce. Pommes Frites are treated like some derivative of the french fry that yearns for dipping sauces and extended pinky fingers. I've been here several times, with the same friend and we've even pulled in other friends. Here's why: Pommes. Frites. Duh right? Well let me tell you, they serve their Pommes Frites in this huge canister (that's not really what it is but for the amount of fries, I have no better word right now). The cone shaped canister comes to your table with dipping sauces holding hands in a circle around it and hundreds of fries. There are enough fries for a whole table of people to eat some and possibly still have leftovers. There are 12 dipping sauces I think, including homemade ketchup, aioli, mustard and pesto to name a few. They are all made in house. The pommes are freshly cut, long and pleasing to the palette. They have a great relationship between a hard fry and soft interior with a slightly brown exterior. My sisterfriend and I came here one night and left having added BB to our list of places to visit when Pommes Frites are in order. Service & Atmosphere: It's relatively small inside although I think they have outdoor seating available during the spring/summer months. There are two rooms, each small but usually full of people. Folks seem to love it here. I've never ordered anything but the fries and water, but from what it looks like, people enjoy the other food offerings as well. We've usually had friendly, prompt waiters so I have no complaints there. Overall, it's been a good experience so far. It's probably overdue time to take another trip for a canister cone of french fries...i mean, Pommes Frites.
(4)Bianca K.
Sat outside for lunch on a warm summer day.. service was good, didn't have complaints there, but it certainly wasn't busy. Got the Pooka on draft, which was perfectly refreshing. Tried the fries, two sauces being vinegar and dijon mustard - they were a bit soggy, some of the vinegar had leaked out during delivery to my table so some fries were coated on arrival. The flavor is good, but I wouldn't say they are the best fries I've ever had.. however, I'd go again - more so for the beer. Good experience overall.
(4)Matt D.
Great selection of mussels. It is in a cool park of town. The service was really good. My wife really liked their fries.
(4)Clare L.
I'm a self professed Europe expert so I died and went to heaven the first time I went to this Belgian restaurant. The frites, mussels, crepes and beers are enough to keep even the biggest of eaters satisfied. I recommend the Pooka, a bosenberry flavored beer with a large side of frites. Don't forget the dipping sauces - there's 12 to choose from!
(5)Jeff W.
I hate leaving this review because the food is always excellent and the beer is always at least good, but Brugge disappointed me so much recently that I'll never be back. I had family visiting from out of town and I wanted to impress them... So we went to Brugge. Our experience began with being greeted by the most lackadaisical seating staff I've ever met who didn't know and didn't care if they had seating available on the patio. That experience was followed up by being brusquely advised that the kitchen was closing at 9 by our waitress (by the time we left, we were reminded of this about 3 or 4 times). That unfortunately set the tone for our visit. One of my visiting family is gluten and dairy intolerant (hint, do not go here if you are) and our waitress was almost angered by this news and seemed offended that she was required to answer questions about ingredients used in various dishes. With a wholly unnecessary attitude, she stated that she wasn't a dietician and wouldn't guarantee the contents of anything. After that, my sister felt like a burden to the waitress and stopped asking any more questions. Finally we settled on the mussels as this seemed our only safe option with the stipulation that the bread be served on the side rather than atop the mussels in the pot as per usual. When the mussels came out, our waitress removed the lid and revealed the bread, right on top. This prompted a very suspiciously sarcastic "oh oops..." and I do not recall an offer being made to take it back and serve us a new pot that wasn't potentially contaminated. My sister is extremely sensitive, but given the hostile undertones of the wait staff and our general experience, she chose to just risk it. You know what? The mussels, beer, and fries WERE great, they really were, but never in my life have I been more embarrassed in my selection of a restaurant as host to visitors. Never in my life have I or someone in my party been made to feel like more of a burden as a paying customer. Sorry Brugge, I enjoyed your food, but you lost my business forever last night.
(1)Scott N.
If you close your eyes and picture a perfect day in Brussels, you'd probably be thinking of a quiet street with cyclists, a good wit beer, and a tray with a selection of fine meats and cheeses. Sounds like a perfect day and it can be expertly replicated in Indianapolis. So here's how it works: you go into the Brugge, order some amazing beer and enjoy the giant cone of fries, 2 lbs of mussels, or a crepes. For those of you unfamiliar with Belgian cuisine, it's essentially French with much better beer. I have never had a beer here that I didn't love. I could sit at the Brugge for hours just sipping great beer and enjoying a giant cone of fries. The outdoor patio looks out over Broad Ripple and the Monon, which definitely gives you that European Cafe feel. The interior has a very comfortable euro-rustic feel, that I just love.
(5)Brooks W.
My first trip to a Belgian restaurant, upon advice of a local. Don't know how to compare to other Belgian restaurants, but I can say the muscles were delicious as were the frites and dipping sauces (chili and horseradish). They brought me a sampler of three beers. Don't remember names, but one was an IPA, and I love IPA 's. My buddy has invited me to his town to try out his Belgian restaurants and then I will be able to compare. I always go I to a place I've never tried with a complete open mind. I was not disappointed! Cannot wait to go back to Indy to the 500. Another good excuse to go to Brugge again.
(4)Brittany S.
This is my boyfriend's favorite restaurant in all of Indy. Even before he moved back to town he would often mention Brugge with a dreamy smile on his face. His go-to order is the Hanger steak with eggs and pommes frites (pick from 8 - 12 different dipping sauces like vinegar and sea salt, homemade mayo, garlic aioli and curry). Knowing Brugge's frequent use of duck (from Maple Leaf Farms in northern Indiana), I opted for the duck confit sandwich with onions and tart cherries. Delicious! Although, I think this sammie would make a great open face option (Step aside bread, I like to keep my duck center stage). If you're looking to have the authentic Brugge experience, your order must include two things: beer and frites (beer is their own). Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling in a beer mood last night, so I opted for the budget-friendly glass of wine. Note: they have bottles available for as low as $24. One more reason to love Brugge: outdoor seating is available both downstairs and up (fun view of the Monon and fellow Broad Ripple Village businesses). Love crepes? They offer both sweet and savory options.
(4)Ylonda C.
I was in town for just a day visiting family. The menu sounded so yummy I just had to try it out. I love mussels and this place did not disappoint! Fresh tasking and flavorful. We also tried the crepe and steak frites. Can I yell you this place had freaking amazing fries!! Wish I coulda packed some up to bring back home. The only down part of the fries was the ketchup. I'm just not feeling the homemade catchup. Too sweet. The crepe was delish as well. I would highly recommend. Oh. One last thing...the staff...can you say awesome !!!! If I lived in Indianapolis I would go back. The lack of five stars was only because of the ketchup :-/
(4)Angi T.
It was extremely crowded in this small space (almost uncomfortable), and the patio was full too. The service wasn't bad for as busy as it was, although not very friendly. I got Waterzooi, the quintessential Belgian fish stew and it was absolutely fantastic!! The French bread it came with was crusty and delicious. I could eat this every day!!
(4)Jamie M.
Had the mussels and Frits and can't wait to go back and try another broth with them. We also had the snore crepes. Good golly Miss Molly! That thing was sinfully delicious! Husband also enjoyed the craft beers. We will be back. It is in a very cute little neighborhood and went for a nice walk after dinner.
(5)Lizzie B.
This is my third time being here. They have a great outdoor sitting area, indoor is nice too, although I haven't eaten inside. My husband raves about the steak and eggs, great price, great portion, and delicious! I've had their sandwiches which are delicious too. Most people come for the mussels, but we haven't had a chance to try them. There frites are amazing! And they have a wide variety of delicious sauces! We also recommend the sausage and cheese plates for an appetizer or just to have with a drink. They have delicious local beer too!
(4)Pepper P.
One of my favorite places in Indy. Delicious mussels, good beer and unpretentious atmosphere.
(4)Lesley S.
My friend and I had a lovely meal and beers together here this week. I had the chicken pesto sandwich (minus chicken) and fries. She had the artichoke/portobello crepe. Both were sooooo good. (We shared.) I had Brugge Black, a favorite. Perfect for a warm evening kick back. No complaints on the service (super sweet waitress) or food. Unfortunately we were seated next to a whole group of people and their 4 dogs. The dogs barked and ran amock the whole time and at one point there was a dog licking another guest's leg while the owner sat and chatted with her friends. (The licked party looked so dejected.) There were lots of cringes and frowns from the guests on the patio but the dog owners were oblivious. I love pet friendly establishments BUT when there are people with loud/unruly dogs who are disturbing the peace I think it is a detriment to everyone around & perception of the business. I'll be returning to Brugge. I just hope they straighten out their pets on the patio policy.
(4)Ronak S.
Great beer, great fries. This is why you should go to Brugge. To be honest, I've never been excited about most northern European food. Crepes are not that exciting to me, and while Brugge has good ones, I feel like crepes are almost always a high price for what is essentially a thin pancake with meager filling. However, everything brewed by Brugge and Outliers is fantastic, and both are hard to find anywhere. There's always something unique in stock, and it's always a little more thoughtful and creative than most of what you could find elsewhere in Broad Ripple. Brugge is also one of the rare places where you can easily get a honkin' heap of fries and twelve different fries, ripe for sharing. While it's a bit difficult to pass in their fancy containers, and they're tall enough to interrupt conversations, they're delicious and exciting and make it all the more motivating to come with a large group of friends. Unfortunately, the strange geography of Brugge makes that a bit confusing. The downstairs is best suited to small tables, while the upstairs seems better for large groups or bar-sitters. Strangely, they seem to be managed almost separately, with different rules about who can sit where, how, and when in both locations. But at other times this doesn't seem to be the case. I never know where to enter or who to talk to and I often end up making some kind of mistake. It would almost be easier if both floors were either wholly together or wholly separate, like La Mulita and Delicia. Still, that's not enough to keep me away, because the beer and fries will keep me coming back.
(4)Lindsay S.
I'm only giving Brugge 4 stars because of one of the servers that made us uncomfortable throughout the night. Our dining experience was great with our server and the food tasted perfect. However, upon arrival the server we asked putting our name in with was rude to us when we came in and rolled her eyes at us throughout the night. Our server, EJ, was exceptionally nice and accommodating. He suggested beers and gave us the perfect recommendation for crepes. He brought our food and beers out promptly and never made us feel rushed. Did I mention the crepes he suggested tasted amazing?? We got the duck breast crepe and the goat cheese pork crepe and they were unbelievable! I highly recommend them both. Brugge was really good overall. EJ definitely turned around a first impression and made it a great dining experience. We will back and we are happy we stayed to see what Brugge was all about.
(4)T.j. K.
I have been wanting to try Brugge for a while and had just never gotten around to it. After finally going I am very happy that I did and can't wait for a chance to go back. My kids had the day off of school on my birthday so we headed down to try it out. The kids had chicken and fish which both seemed to made in house and not frozen which is nice for kids menu items. I had the pork and veal meatloaf sandwich with a mountain of frites. These were both very good. Between all of us we had the house ketchup, garlic aioli, and blue cheese sauces for dipping. The blue cheese and ketchup were both just ok but the garlic aioli was outstanding. I cannot wait to get back and maybe try a crepe and some of the other sauces for the frites.
(4)Ashley P.
One resounding word for Brugge: frittes!!! Can never go wrong. All the sauces are delicious as well - the garlic aioli is my favorite. Great beer and wine selection. The house made beers are always worth a try.
(4)Jeremy M.
After just one bite I thought I'd died and gone to fry heaven. Their frites are AMAZING. There are times that I eat something that I know is terrible for me and then regret it later, but not with these. Whatever negative health outcomes I may face for having a fistful of these frites is well worth it to me. I also had their duck crepe, which was equally delicious. I'm a sucker for well-cooked duck, and delicious duck in a lovely crepe is what I got. My wife got a sandwich and she seemed to enjoy it, but I don't remember much of what she said - I was too busy filling up on fries and crepe. Oh, and be sure it wash it all down with a glass of one of their beers. I had the Tripel de Ripple and loved it, but I hear the sours are pretty wonderful as well. I'll have to give more of their beers a try next time. In fact, I'll probably just get fries and beers on my next visit, delicious duck or no.
(5)Sabrina S.
Holy Moule-Frites! Stopped in for dinner, and it was a reminder that I need to eat here more often. I stand by my advice in my last review: 1. The order of mussels is plenty to split for two. Order the Provencal style. 2. Add an extra french bread, and upgrade the frites to large 3. Order the garlic aioli (not roasted) for the dip for frites Then, shovel everything into your mouth as soon as it arrives, this food is best piping hot! Be sure to enjoy one of Brugge's funky sours to wash everything down. And there you have it, the best mussels in Indy. My only suggestion is a more extensive beer list with better visiting taps.
(5)Brooks M.
The Mussels and frites are both amazing. The duck crepe is also amazing. Love most of the dipping sauces. A lot of great beers also. Really cool place and dining environment.
(5)Ron R.
It has been 3 years since my last review of this place. I have been here countless times since then and it remains one of my favorite places. I have 3 staple dishes that I rotate here depending on my mood and season which I recommend to anyone and everyone. 1. (Winter time) you have to try the Carbonade Flamande! It is basically a thick beef stew packed with flavor. You get a piece of crusty french bread to dip in to get all the juices out of there which you will definitely want! 2. (Spring and Fall) Brussel Sprout crepe with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic reduction. Feel free to add a protein like steak into this amazingness. 3. (whenever) Steak and Frites. Exactly how it sounds. :) Best part is the steak sits on top of the crispy frites and the juices drip down taking the frites from awesome....to oh god.....:) If you live in Indy and have not been here...shame on you. If you don't live in Indy and not been here....I'm pretty sure a Mega Bus is cheap.
(5)Jennifer F.
I have eaten at Brugge before and decided to take my oldest daughter there since she had a desire to try it. There were no seats in the dining room so we decided to go upstairs and sit in the bar area. As before, I had no problem with the service and was waited on in a timely manner. I ordered the L'enorme pomme frites, which comes with all 12 dipping sauces. It was delicious, and transported me back to the time I spent traveling in Belgium. My daughter had the Grilled Chicken Crepe and a glass of Riesling and was pleased with that, as well. She was so pleased that she stated she would bring her fiancé back to experience it. I plan to visit again with my husband in the near future.
(5)Ian J.
This places gets 5 stars for the mussels. All you need is a great Belgian beer, a bucket of mussels, and some bread to sop up the sauce the mussels were cooked in. We've driven up to Broad Ripple several times to get these mussels and any restaurant would die for customers willing to go out of their way to come back for more.
(5)Martin C.
We told our server that we would have a group of 14 and 5 of us got there earlier. 5 min before the rest of the group showed up thet took the tables away even though we had told them they were literally in the parking lot. Server was rude and I do not recommend this place for a group.
(1)Jon C.
When the weather gets warmer and my thoughts turn to dinner outside in Broadripple, Brugge is always on my short list. There's nothing more enjoyable than grabbing a couple of friends and splitting a sausage board and the l'enorme pomme frites... especially when you're with someone who hasn't seen the frites come out before with the 12 different sauces. It's a sight to be seen, and I've had many people seated around me ask if they could take a picture of it. Yup.. they'll be getting that the next time they come! If you're in the mood for prince edward island mussel, I highly suggest them with red curry. They've got a great heat to them, and as far as I'm concerned.. it raises your metabolism and allows you to have a nutella crepe afterwards without having to count the calories. Yes sir.. this is one hell of a spot! A tip: If it's really hot and sunny out, the patio faces west, and you'll want shades. I always try and sit first with my back towards the sun. #themoreyouknow
(5)Laura M.
Just ehhhh. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after walking around Broad Ripple all day. We were hoping for another great stop on our self-guided beer tour of the North side, and maybe some nibbles to go with. The food is fine - we got the mussels, bread, and fries. The beer is ok, not a standout but drinkable. The service is a bummer. Brugge has a very "too cool for school" vibe, and the service is an extension of that. We sat ourselves, waited, begged for a menu, waited, then had to ask if we could order some food and drinks. The servers won't interact with you. Do not make eye contact with the staff. Prepare to feel like a jerk for requesting food and drink. Or, you know, just go someplace else.
(2)Ian B.
Went back here after a long absence. They made some great changes to the restaurant including adding a top level & a great outdoor balcony. Great food, beer & a beautiful evening in Broadripple!
(5)Cynthia E.
My husband and I had a mediocre meal here tonight. We had a flight of beers at the bar while we waited to be seated outdoors. We got our best service of the night from the bartender but I did not like any of the four beers I tried. The inside downstairs has some interesting decorations but the upstairs has no ambience. We were seated on the upstairs patio. Our service was very poor. We waited a long time to order and although I ran out of water my glass was never refilled. My husband got a French bread sandwich with sausage. He thought it was okay. I got the brussel sprout crepe. The crepe itself was kinda tough. The crepes at Cropichon et bidibule on Mass Ave are much better. As far as the filling, I thought that the sprouts were undercooked and there was too much balsamic vinegar. The frites were tasty but we were underwhelmed by the sauces. I don't think we'll be back.
(2)Paul B.
The atmosphere was great for adults, but probably not the best if you have kids. The alcohol menu looked great, but I did not have any on my visit. The food I got was very well done. I got a crêpe with grilled chicken and blue cheese, that was fantastic. I definitely recommend this place both for the atmosphere and for the food.
(5)Sarah C.
Yes, I'm quite a fan of Brugge Brasserie. With its tasty frites and scrumptious selection of dippings, it's a perfect summery spot. This was only my third time going, but sadly the first two visits were the best. The experience I just had was a little - hmm - lazy. Our waiter was ultimately lazy and it kills me to have a great restaurant be jaded by lazy workers. He could barely keep his eyes open and only came to check in on us a couple of times. Now, don't get me wrong, the food and beer selection was outstanding. When our meal was over, though, he put our bills in one pile and promptly walked away. Pretty sure taking the extra 20 seconds to pass each bill out wouldn't have killed him. Shame. Sure, he may have been having an "off day," but service is key. I want my delicious frites with service that at least appears to be awake.
(3)Tracy K.
This place is awesome just for a snack or for a full on meal. We're lucky cuz we live near the monon so we just hop on our bikes, ride up a few miles which gets us nice and thirsty, and stop here for some fries and beer. The tripple here is possibly my favorite Indy beer. It is just delicious and one is all I need for that nice happy glow. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars from me is that sometimes the wait help is not that helpful. I sometimes just go to the bar and order there instead of waiting for someone to come by. The food and drink is always worth it though. Haven't been in a while and writing this review reminds me that it is high time I went back!
(4)Brian F.
Stopped at Brugge Brasserie for a Saturday lunch before heading downtown for a tradeshow. The brewpub sits just off the main drag of Broad Ripple. (not a local, so I'm not 100% sure that's how the location should be described) The place was bustling, as was the rest of the area on an unseasonably warm January day. We entered through the north door and chose seating at the back bar. (overlooking the crepe station of the open kitchen) The menu at Brugge is Belgian influenced. Moules frites, crepes, waterzoi, and carbonnade flamande are highlighted. My brother and I chose mitraiallettes, which are their sandwiches. I went with the meatloaf, and my brother ordered the duck confit. Both were served buried in frites (or fries in american) and two sauces for the potatoes. (I went with hot curry and garlic aioli) Both sandwiches were fantastic, and the heaping portion of fries was great, too. I'd even say they were a bargain for about $12 each. For a brewpub, the selection is small, as there were only three house made beers available. (although there were some great guest taps) The three samples I had were all interesting, twisted versions instead of straight forward styles. I really liked the Veta, sour ale with plums. Nothing wrong with the quality, just not much variety. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, Our seats at the back did seem like an afterthought at times, so I'd recommend sitting at a table instead. Overall, it was a great lunch. I'd definitely revisit.
(5)Ashleigh A.
I've decided my favorite beer is the Tripel de Ripple. It's 10% and they only allow you to have two. The fries and dipping sauces are amazing, you get at least two choices! Yummm.
(4)Cory W.
If you don't mind bussing your own table and avoiding lipstick on your glass, the beer is delicious.
(4)Don K.
We went to Brugge tonight. I read the reviews and was cautious about my expectations. I had read about the food, which was all pretty good. I was a little apprehensive about the service here. I am a server and so is my girlfriend. We were realistic in out expectations, with the reviews in mind. The mussels lived up to their expectations, as did the frites. We were more than happy with their food. It was very good. We tried a number of their beers. They were great as well. The Luc was my favorite. My girlfriend loved the Tripel Ripple. What we were more impressed by was our service. Our server was really good. Our server's name was Noah. He was very good. If you are concerned with the service here, ask for Noah. You won't be disappointed. We had a really good meal, great beers, and with Noah, great service. You should come to Brugge, ask for Noah, and have some beers and mussels. Thanks Noah.
(4)Larry R.
My group ate here Saturday afternoon for lunch. The restaurant was packed, but I don't know why. The service was slow and the kitchen even slower. They appeared to be understaffed. The french fries were good. The sandwich was meh. All 4 in our group said we made a poor restaurant selection and would never come back.
(2)Chuck B.
Their APA is a good beer. The beef soup was very good, it had tender meat and a flavorful, thick broth. The frites were just okay, we chose the house ketchup (not good) and the roasted garlic aioli (good). The mussels (provencal) were fresh enough but the broth was very weak, which is the whole point, not the little snots of meat. Also, putting a previously frozen (and still cold) hunk of bread on top of the mussels is a poor move. Service was nice.
(3)Jesse C.
Red duck curry crepe special was delicious!!
(5)Yann P.
We visited this place on a Sunday early evening. It's located in broad ripple north of Indianapolis. As a European, I had high expectations with regards to the beer as well as the mussels :-) and I was clearly not disappointed! First of all the ambience is great. The tables have holes to put the cones of fries. They are cooked as they should be (a bit thin though to be fully Belgian fries ;-) ) I had the mussels which were excellent. The portion is big enough, accompanied by the fries and sauces. I also tasted the steak, prepared with pepper. And finally they offer crepes as dessert. I chose Nutella and clearly don't regret it :-) And finally what would be a Belgian place without beer... So I tried the triple. A soft triple, excellent even in the warm weather of this summer. And the result was that I ordered a second one :-) So conclusion: mussels and beers in a great place, excellent taste. And service is great
(5)Michayla S.
After you have the fries ("frites") here, I think you will briefly consider murder if that meant you could have more. The fries themselves are great, but it's really the dipping sauces that make the meal. I personally love the sweet chili and the garlic aioli sauces. Besides the fries, the mussels are the best in town. I love the cajun and jamaican styles the best. They've got a nice kick to them. The beer is always good, too. They alternate what's on tap and brew some of their own, and whatever I've had has always been great. The one downside is that this place always seems understaffed. I go there once every few months, and every time, the two waiters staffing the whole full restaurant are running around like crazy. Also, you can see a lot of the kitchen, and that seems understaffed to me, too (maybe they only have room for one or two guys?). So, the food, and even the drinks, take a while to show up. However, the servers, when they do turn up, are always friendly and apologetic, and I can tell they are doing the best they can with what they have. That, combined with just how insanely good the food is, makes me want to go back every time. Just plan 1 1/5 to 2 hours for your meal, though. That's not a bad thing. It just gives you time to really enjoy being out with the people you're with.
(4)Bryan W.
What can I say about Brugge, this place simply is one of my favorite places to eat in town. Hands down. Their steak is amazing, mussels are to die for, and the dipping sauces and fries are second to none in town. I get a different mussels sauce every time I go and I have never been disappointed. To top it all off, they make some of the best beer in town as well. Trippel The Rippel, in my opinion, is the best made Belgian style trippel in town. Do yourself a favor and go to Brugge. If you aren't a mussels fan, don't worry, their salads, crepes, and sandwiches are just as good. Just save room for sweet crepes at the end, you wont regret it.
(5)William C.
This is a difficult place to review. On the one hand, murderously good beer: after drinking Sun King's by-no-means-un-delicious Velvet Fog (a Belgian quadrupel style) at Flatwater, I walked over to Brugge for a Tripel de Ripple nightcap. The TdR was, on this night, bready and yeasty (pear-y and apple-y) and rich and wide and deep on the palate and just plain superior to the beer I'd tasted earlier. The experience reconfirmed my long-held opinion that Brugge Brasserie produces the finest Belgians brewed 'round these parts. On the other hand. The food here is not quite equal to its liquid counterpart. The frites + sauces are to die for, but the sandwiches and dinner crepes are, without qualification, inferior to [less expensive{!!}] Goose the Market and Three Days in Paris, respectively. In the new order of Good Food, where "how' counts more than "what", Brugge is noticeably behind. The prominently featured mussels are fairly good and unique in Indy (I think), though they too somehow seem to deliver more of a rote satiety than an exciting dose of culinary fulfillment. Basically, 5-6 star beer (I must mention that the guest tap list is limited but irreproachably inspired), 5 star fries, 2-3 star other food. It's near the ideal experience, but not quite touching.
(4)Will Z.
I absolutely love Belgian food, and I was really excited to find out there was a Belgian place in the area. Came here with some friends for a casual dinner on a weeknight. According to some Yelp reviews, the service could be spotty, but I was more than willing to gamble on it for some delicious food and beer. Looking at the menu, this place seemed to have a better variety of dishes than what I'd seen at other Belgian restaurants. There are TWELVE different sauce options for both the mussels and the frites, along with a bunch of crepes and sandwiches. I usually can't resist mussels, but I'd always wanted to try some hearty carbonnade flamande. It was exactly what I was expecting: hot, rich, and filled with tons of beef. The frites were great, and I really enjoyed the garlic aioli and herb pesto. Hot curry sauce was meh though. My tripel was a refreshing and fruity accompaniment. Service was okay, but our waiter forgot to put in my stew order and had to bring it out later. Not a deal-breaker, but I can certainly see how things might fall through the cracks on busier nights. The food more than made up for it though, and I'll have to come back sometime. Random tip: if you order any steak with frites, you may want to ask for the frites on the side instead of under the steak. My friends ordered steak, and their frites were soggy and unappetizing towards the end of the meal. (Also, their largest order of frites, "L'Enorme", is truly a monstrosity. We saw an order on the table next to ours and it was almost two feet tall)
(4)Shawn P.
Brugges Brasserie is one of the great local staple restaurants of Indianapolis. It is something quite unique and special which I encourage everyone to try out. If you live in Indianapolis you should be quite familiar with Brugges since it frequently tops most metro area restaurant ranking lists (Yelp, UrbanSpoon, and best of Indianapolis Monthly). I had the opportunity to travel to Bruges, Belgium a few years ago and this tavern does capture some of the charm of its medieval Belgian beer Mecca namesake. The beer selection is what anchors the restaurant starting with their own Triple (of which there is a 2 beer limit since they are around 10% ABV). They have some of their own and feature specialty brews of other regional breweries. This is one place I always find myself drinking a different beer with each order just to keep trying something new. The style of pub food is great here as well. My favorites are mussels in herb de Provence broth, the braised meatball sandwich, and the fries (with mayonnaise of course). It's a small space so there can be quite a wait, I would come early if you are not ok with a wait. They have a nice deck and outdoor space in the summer months. This place is truly as good as it gets.
(5)Scott S.
Simply the best Belgian style Beer I've had--Tripel de Ripple. If you are looking for a pub with good food you best get over here. The beer menu is small but good. The frites make for a great appetizer but you are crazy if you are ordering it as an appetizer because all the sandwiches come with a similar sized mound of frites with plenty of sauce choices (I like aioli and horseradish best). I recommend the chicken breast with herb pesto, tomato confit, and fresh mozzarella. I wish this place was in Wisconsin with me. I give this 5 stars because I ate at 7 different restaurants in Indianapolis (3 in Broad Ripple) over a 3 day visit, and loved every meal, but if I could choose only 1 of those restaurants to move next door to me, it would be the Brugge Brasserie--not even a close race.
(5)Lorand M.
Well...I haven't had the problems the erudite Trevor G has had...nor do I possess his colorful and flowing language..but he does have the best fucking reviews ! however....it does seem a fact that the service in this place is lacking to say the least...although there is one guy that does a pretty good job..albeit a bit clumsy at times Mostly I have been here in the company of lovely young ladies...thus the hit or miss service was never an issue during my mesmerization... although I was often distracted by the loveliness ...i did notice....patrons were doing the uncomfortable looking around for a server squirm... I think the food is quite good and authentic...and very reminiscent of small pubs in the Flemish countryside.... now...if I could get 'em to offer crawfish in the same boils and with the same dippers as the mussels...mmmmm! ....and I would agree....not one employee could pass even the most rudimentary drug test...unless of course...it was a visual identification test...much like the former Greatful Dead and Phish veterans at Barley Island.....where smoke breaks were of the one hitter kind. BTW.....the Beer Museum in Brussels is scam !
(4)Jackie H.
Welp, I wanted to get this place a couple of tries before I reviewed it. This place does a great job with their beer selections, top notch, I have not fallen in love with their food. After going last Friday and ordering a salad I was sad :( My salad was one of those cases where they tried to hard to make it "fancy" and the different greens have it a terrible taste. I was not able to finish it and ended up eating 1/2 of my husband's fries! Their sandwiches are good. They come with a massive serving of fries and great fry dipping options. Long story short ... it is average on food. If you want a great beer I would recommend it :)
(3)Brenton A.
This is hands down my absolute favorite eating experience in Indianapolis. Go in and order a flight of beer. If you don't want a whole flight, their boysenberry beer is to die for. I mean it. Order at least two pots of mussels, pretty much every sauce is fantastic. Get a big cone of frites, the bigger the better, and make sure you get the aoli and homemade ketchup. Aw hell, every sauce is amazing. Polish it all off with a decadent nutella crepe, and you are in heaven. This will be my birthday dinner celebration for years to come, if I have my way.
(5)Felix V.
Enjoyed the great food and drink selection. We had the mussles and they were full or flavor. We were not disapointed. The fries and multiple dips are delicious. Our server was very nice and attantive. Just a long wait for a table without a reservation.
(4)Marc B.
This is one of our favorite places in Broad Ripple and maybe even Indianapolis. Once a month we will get the moules-frites. The 2lbs of mussels are perfect for two and our favorite so far is the classic blue (blue cheese, bacon, wine). The sauces for the frites we like the best are: fresh mayonnaise, horseradish, and the blue cheese. They have a great beer selection including their home brew and guest beer. The servers have always been extremely polite and are always respectful of checking in at the appropriate times. Think outside 'the shell' and give it a try.
(5)Jon A.
There are 3 official languages of Belgium: Dutch, French & German; to boot, there is not a language known as "Belgian." Thus, a shifty, fickle bunch. I'm searching here for reasons for the pretty fickle thing that are the experiences at Brugge. Thankfully, their beer is mighty consistent and strong and good, so maybe that's what they're falling back on. Alas... the frites weren't puttin' on the ritz this go 'round -- not as deeply fried, not as rich -- the meatloaf rested on its laurels too much and was more loafy than meaty. Speaking of laurels, loafing & on the fritz... the service. The host here is so damn huggable. He looks like my older brother. Can he please be our server every time? Or, Kevin? is it? That guy rules. And the shaggy young guy that serves upstairs. Every time we've worked outside this trio... it's a big fail. She was sort of a cross between a skittish doe and a jaded turtle. Specific issue: she ignored my table mate / partner / love of my life and that just puts me in a pretty harried mood. However... the wapahani special belgian brown sent my head across the cosmos from wapakoneta to wanamaker. Hi Belgium, Hi Brugge, decide on a language, decide on a pointed way of service! PS I love your bier.
(3)Angela D.
Love the Broad Ripple vibe, and Brugge did not disappoint. I had a cheese tray with a suprisingly good assortment of artisan cheeses, fruits, nuts and breads (for what looked liked a college bar at first glance) and nice glass of wine to start. I finished with Duck Confit sandwich and their famous frites. The duck was perfectly cooked and the cherry and mustard sauce was a perfect accent for it! The frites are similar to thick handcut fries, but are not in the least soggy, they are also not bettered. Just cooked perfectly. The sauces for the frites are a huge bonus, I tried the sea salt and sherry vinegar and roasted garlic aioli. Just when you thought the fried couldn't get any tastier :) Prices are quite reasonable for the generous (but not grossly oversized) portions. My coworker had a couple of the beers, and was really happy with the waitresses recommendations. Definitely gets croweded at the usual times, so if you don't want to wait, or have a loud crowd to content with go at an off time. We went in the winter, hoping to go in the summer too since the outdoor area looks pretty cool to hang out and grab a bite in.
(4)Joseph D.
The service here is always marginal at best but the food is so good I just don't care.
(4)Leigh H.
Fantastic service by Kristen and great conversations with Squeak! Mussels were AMAZING! Salad was Fantastic! And for some reason the iced tea was the best I have ever had. And I have had a lot of iced tea. A++++
(5)Felix M.
We came there for lunch. The service was excellent; Noah was friendly and knowledgeable about the specials, beer, local area, and food. We had the duck confit, fries, and duck breast/ hot curry/ blue cheese crepe. I had the fries with the home made mayo and ketchup, both were excellent. Fries were fantastic. The duck confit was very flavorful with the cherry compote (I could have used more compote or sauce). The crepe was absolutely phenomenal. Big, bold, flavors in a light crepe. I had a flight of great beer. The Tripel and Black were the best. Had a delicious guest bourbon barrel aged stout. Will definitely visit again when I'm in Indy.
(5)Ron S.
Try as I might, I just can't be more than lukewarm about this place after about three visits. The ambiance and the beer selection and of course the frites bring me back, but many things seem to detract from the experience. First, the service is slow and the waiters and waitresses do not appear that cordial. In addition, the entrees (but especially the sandwiches) always underwhelm me and they are overpriced. The meatball sandwich was the lone entree I have enjoyed here but you can get a meatball sandwich anywhere really. In spite of this, I do intend to come back for more because of the great selection of beers and the frites with the sauces bring me back to Europe. The red curry and Dijon mustard are my personal favorites but definitely experiment. Overall, I think this place is mostly hype but I think this is a good place for an afternoon tipple with the buddies to share a large bowl of "frites"
(3)Matt F.
We love to travel and a trip to Brussels and Brugge was on the agenda for next summer. Then my wife got knocked up. And when I catch the guy who did it, there will be hell to pay. Fortunately, we can still head to Brugge Brasserie for some tasty grub and brew. Well, my wife will have to wait a while longer for the brew. The beers are a good example of the style and the Tripel De Ripple usually finds itself in my mouth (hey, I didn't know it was that kind of review). I could probably eat a cone of their fries and delicious sauces for every meal. Don't let my physique fool you...I'm not yet to that level of gluttony. As Rachel said, the seating situation is often a mess. The dining area is small and there is often confusion about which tables are ready and who is next in line. Just go when the weather is nice and sit outside.
(4)Rachael W.
I can't decide if I should give them 1 star or two. The beer and the "frites" are great and that is where the greatness comes to a screeching halt. The service is the worst I have ever experienced in my 30 years on this planet. Generally when approaching a host stand someone is there with a smile and greeting. Well, not so here. I have had to walk the host through this on multiple occasions. Me: Cocked eyebrow, "Hello? There will be 2 of us for dinner......We would like to sit outside." Host: Continue holding blank stare, check. Once seated, (fingers crossed that the table has been wiped off!) you can expect a wait from 5-15 mins to be acknowledged, It's a crap shoot, literally. Hopefully you won't get the server that looks as though she will burst into tears at any moment. Me: "Can you tell me about the beers you have on tap tonight?" Server: Crinkled up eyebrows, trembling chin, "B-b-beers.....?" I don't want to pay $20 per person for HORRIBLE service no matter how good the meal or beer. I find it highly unlikely that I will be back.
(2)Bill S.
Locally owned. Great location. Great fries. Reasonably priced wines and of course their own microbrews. Sit outside upstairs and watch the Broad Ripple street scene. Recommended.
(4)E H.
The food and beer deserved 4 stars, but the staff deserves 2 stars. I had a blue cheese and chicken crepe, which was delicious and very well done. My friend had the steak frite and some tasty dipping sauce. The portions are large and the kitchen mostly seems to know what it is doing. It may be a Belgian thing, but everything was very salty. We tried two beers, the Reindeer Games and the Tripel. The first was too heavy for my tastes, but well flavored. The second was the mildest tripel I have had anywhere, and I would definitely get it again. But the staff were not helping themselves. Granted, it was New Years Day and perhaps they all had pounding hangovers and hadn't slept the night before, but that isn't my problem and, in my experience as a server, no one cares about your excuses when they are hungry! The host seemed to have a chip on his shoulder about something, and the waitress hardly said ten words to us the whole time. It took me 15 minutes to get a refill on a water. The host also asked if we would like to sit at the bar in front of the kitchen, which is also right next to the door. If we had we would have been cold and bathed in the smell of the deep fryer.
(3)Kent G.
Very good beer of their own, and also a good list of guest beers. Everything here is Belgian inspired and very tasty. By all means try their signature dish, the moules/frites (mussels & fries). But be warned that while the mussels are excellent and well prepared, the so-called frites are just regular American fries and nothing at all like real Belgian frites. They're very good fries, but NOT frites! This is my only serious complaint her. The place can get very crowded on weekends, which is definitely something to be aware of.
(4)Myra G.
Amazing fries and sandwiches. The beer sampler was the perfect complement on a warm afternoon on the patio. I wish we would have had room for dessert, but the portions are generous and we were stuffed! Highly recommended.
(5)Vanessa G.
Crowded on a Tues nite -even at 7pm so I ended up at the crepe bar. Service was fine to me. I love beer - so Triple de Ripple is a must ! Ordered duck confit sandwich bc it seemed too hot of a day to have mussels. Let me say that the frites were the surprise winning side dish & NOT the duck sandwich (bland, not enough cherry to balance the mustard flv). While the beer & frites take me back to travels in Belgium...the sandwich left me disappointed. I'd come back for TrD Ripple and frites/sauces.
(3)Benjamin R.
Cool place and the fries are really good. Tripel de Ripple beer is great if you like that Belgian style. Beyond that, if you're not into mussels there's not a lot worth getting excited about here.
(3)Nick H.
I have only been here a handful of times, and I need to visit more often. The fare is rooted in French and Belgian cuisine with an American twist, and it's delicious. The downstairs area is casual and cozy with the upstairs having more of a sports bar vibe. Brugge is great for three things: mussels, beer, and fries. The impressive selection of moules frites (mussels) is accompanied by varying sauces which everyone should try; especially the Provencal sauce. If bivalves aren't your thing, then choose from the assorted sandwiches and dinner crepes. Main courses aside, one should never leave Brugge without having some fries and some beer. The fries are great by themselves, but you should make some selections from the menagerie of tasty dipping sauces. Good beer is a highly subjective topic, so I cannot advise which is best nor would I attempt to do so. However, the Triple de Ripple is my favorite. Alas, the establishment strictly enforces its two drink maximum for this beer due to its potency. If your hunger is not completely obliterated after your meal, then order a dessert crepe. Once you leave Brugge, the only indulgence you will be wanting is a cigarette.
(4)Mark H.
Brugge is a great choice simply for the quality and flavor of their foods. Amazing frites, mussels, and some ingenious crepes. The duck confit crepe is close to heaven on a plate. So why the 2 stars? Well, on multiple occasions Brugges has failed to deliver the food in any manner which could be considered pleasant. While dining or attempting to dine at Brugge I've encountered ambivalent hostesses, a phone that goes unanswered, no take-out service, and wait staff that would rather flip the table than smile at you. Makes it pretty tough to drop $20-30 a person if your service is laughable. Unfortunately I have simply crossed Brugge off my list when entertaining friends or looking for a date night dinner. I really wish the owners of Brugge would fix this problem. It's nothing too difficult to solve. Just staff your establishment with people who understand that Customers are valuable. Offering take-out service would go a long way as well. At least then I could skip the aloof attitudes and just enjoy a great tasting meal.
(2)Josh R.
Deafening Packed Hours of waiting before during and after meal. Criminally understaffed Nowhere to park Other patrons are unpleasant Excellent Prices Unique Beer Crispy hot fries Hit or miss sauces Tasty little machine guns
(4)J T.
I don't know, the ham and Swiss crepe was pretty damn good. Its in Broad Ripple so that's a plus. Its got kind of a college bar divey feel I don't mind. The tables are big and woodish. Its not exactly like Brugge, but even Brugge isn't exactly like Brugge. I could hang out here some more I think.
(3)Todd F.
I love the overall atmosphere of Brugge, and the frites and dipping sauces are as good as advertised, but I've gotta tell ya -- my entree left something to be desired. I ordered the hangar steak (medium rare), and while the inside matched that description, the outside was burnt to a crisp and tasted like charcoal. I realize that some may like their steaks to be cooked this way, but for me, it took away all the natural flavors of the steak. My friend ordered the mussels -- that seems like a better way to go.
(3)Jayelynn W.
Let me start by saying that moving out of Indianapolis and away from my family and friends was very hard. Leaving my favorite eateries was even worse! When you walk in and can watch them making crepes while you wait for at table, is enough to make you want to jump the bar and steal the jar of Nutella from the chef. Take a deep breath and hold it together - I promise it will be worth it. Go over to bar and grab one of their tasty beers - my favorite is the Pooka - a nice sour ale that I (not a beer drinker) has grown to love. As you look over the menu and try very hard to make a decision, let me offer a few tips. The Brugge Sausage Board is a great way to start the meal; sausage, mustard, cheese, pine nuts, etc. Both of the stews are delicious. I prefer the Waterzooi - the Belgian fish stew my husband usually orders and I munch on. I must admit I haven't had any of the crepes on the menu, usually opting for the crepe du jour special. The mussels are fantastic. I prefer the Cajun with andouille sausage, tomatoes and spices or the Noir with their Black beer, cheddar cheese, bacon and walnuts. You cannot go wrong with the Steak and Eggs - my favorite on the menu! The hanger steak is always cooked properly and seasoned to perfection with simple salt and pepper. It's then topped with two sunny-side up eggs and a layer of frites with your choice of dipping sauce. The dipping sauce choice will be equaly as difficult. I always go for two cups of the roasted garlic aioli. I'm not kidding - if they jarred it, I'd be getting a weekly shipment in Arizona. My husband prefers the plain aioli and the horseradish sauce. My parents are very picky eaters, but I convinced them to go try the "weird" food at Brugge one weekend. My father loved the Belgian style veal and pork meatloaf with blue cheese. My mom opted for the grilled chicken sandwich with tomato confit, fresh herb pesto and fresh mozzarella - my alternative if I'm not in the mood for Steak and Eggs. My husband loves the duck confit sandwich with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leeks. I never thought I'd find duck tasty, but this sandwich is delicious! As for dessert, you cannot leave - no matter how full you feel - without having a Nutella crepe with raspberry sauce (no creme fraiche for me). Split it among the table if you have to, but get it. You will be licking the plate when you realize that the last bite is gone. You will have to pay to park on Friday and Saturday nights, but finding a spot is not usually an issue and it's only $5. Be prepared for a wait if you're with a large group on those nights as well. As long as all parties are over 21 you can sit upstairs and that will help with the wait. Lastly, Sqeek and Noah are the best servers I've ever had at any restaurant. They can describe the menu, in great detail, from memory and offer the perfect beer pairings. They are friendly and will remember you when you come back. What I miss most is visiting with both of them on Sunday mornings for lunch with my husband. We've gotten to know both of them well and always make a point to be seated in their sections when we return home for a visit.
(5)Emily U.
I know this is a harsh thing to say to anyone or anything, but I think Brugge needs to grow up. It was a real contender on the Indianapolis dining scene when it debuted a few years ago; it offered a unique concept, specializing in local brews and something outside the sports-bar-and-grill-type food that's ubiquitous in central Indiana. But nothing seems to have changed since then, and a lot more establishments are challenging the status quo. Each time I've been to Brugge, I'm a little less enchanted by the experience. And that's hard to do when one of your central offerings are French fries with myriad things to dip them in. I do still like the fries, though I've never drooled over any of the sauces I've tried (though the Dijon/maple syrup one is pretty good). The veggie crepes are just so-so. The last time I went, I sampled the Portobello, artichoke, roasted tomato crepe, which was not served crepe-style, but more like a taco salad with the crepe as a bowl, and the flavor was completely overpowered by the acidity of the tomatoes. It needed some kind of sauce and different proportions and to be served like a crepe, not a stew in a crepe basket. While waiting for a table, the bartender declined to give me a taste of a beer I was considering ("we're not allowed to give samples"), which is the first time I've ever heard that anywhere and which seemed especially unfriendly in given central Indiana's current climate of microbrew-fanaticism. I'm not a huge fan of Belgian-style ales (too sweet; get me drunk too quickly) and, if I'm not in the mood for one when I'm here, I usually have a tough time picking out something to imbibe. But I had to cast my lot with the IPA I was not allowed to preview. That just added to the general blah vibe that characterized the bartender, our server and the place in general. No one seems to smile here. I do kinda get why people love Brugge, but it's starting to seem overrated to me.
(3)Jeremy R.
The stars are for the food. The fries, mussels, and crepes are mouth-watering! However, the service is hit or miss and more often than not, it's miss. On this particular evening, the waiter was outwardly annoyed that we came in at 10pm and disgruntledly sat us. He carried this attitude throughout the entire meal and made no attempt to even fake niceness. 1 star for service. I'd still come back for the food, though.
(4)Rowan H.
First, they brew some of the finest beers I have ever tried. The Triple and Black are my two favorite beers from anywhere. Period. The Black is smooth and heavy and a great beer to enjoy in the Fall or Winter. It is perfect. The Triple has a great sharp flavor that goes down easy. I like it better than Chimay or Duvel or any of the other great Belgian fine ales. I will have to admit that the last couple times I have been to Brugge, the triple was served warm. Not room temperature warm, but lukewarm. It was actually undrinkable. When I asked the barkeep about it, he gave me some lame excuse and acted very inconvenienced to get me a different beer. It was strange and I won't hold it against them, too much. If you get anything but the frittes and Mussels, you will probably be disappointed. The other food isn't bad, but it is just average in my book. The Mussels are fantastic...you can't go wrong with any of the flavors. I enjoyed the Provencal and Red Curry, but I have heard that the Classic Blue is fantastic, too. The Poplar Syrup + French Dijon is easily the best dipping sauce. It is sweet yet has a nice kick with the mustard. Great place and I am never disappointed!
(4)Luan N.
I left dinner plans up to Paul on day 2, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Provencal moules frites in which the mussels were cooked in a broth of french butter, herbs, shallot, garlic, and chardonnay. I didn't quite taste the butter and herbs, but I nevertheless enjoyed the mussels. The best part of the frites, we got to choose 2 out of the 11 condiments. I felt like a wide-eyed kid in a candy store. There were so many enticing flavors like sweet chilli, popular syrup / french dijon, hot curry, sea salt w/ sherry vinegar; but I opted for the roasted garlic aioli and fresh herb pesto. Paul ordered the steak frites which had a nice pepper coated layer. Amish got the wit beer battered cod crepe. I think they could have seasoned the cod a little more, but the crepe and filling was amazing. What won me over the top with Brugge was the beer. I liked the microbrewed Triple de Ripple so much, I went to the liquor store next door to get me a 750ml bottle for my trip back to Chicago. Yes, that was my honky tonk version of duty free shopping at an international airport before returning home.
(5)Me G.
We come here at least four times a month. Sad thing is that they don't recognize you despite us ordering the same thing every time. Oh well, fries are killers. Steak and egg a great paleo option.
(5)Deuce D.
What a waste. I used to avoid Brugge because the food was good, but the service was awful. Was finally convinced to go back and found the service improved but the food completely boring. . Yes, they do a good french fry...and that's what's supposed to excite me? Wow. You can fry a potato and make more sauces than I generally find at any one spot? None of said sauces are fantastic, but we are supposed to be impressed by the variety. Ugh. The dinner crepe I had was not good...and when I told the waiter I found it overwhelmed by the overuse of onion, he came back with "there aren't onions in it; they use leeks..." Really? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le… Here you go... Ugh. The Nuttella crepe was good. Again, I'm supposed to be impressed with the ingenuity of putting a delicious topping (out of a jar) in a glorified pancake? Nutella is good...on just about anything. Save yourself the money. Go to McDonalds and get a large fry, then to Kroger to get some Nutella and you've accomplished 90% of what these folks have.
(1)JJ K.
Incredible Pomme Frites cone with awesome selection of dipping sauces! Great home brew beers, a tripel will definitely knock you on your ace! I've tried several different types of the mussels and they are all excellent, but hands down the red curry thai basil ones are the best! Overall, a great place to check out if you are a beer drinker and like belgian type foods. Ambiance is pretty simple, nothing to exciting, but does the trick.
(4)sassy l.
The last three times I've been to Brugge, it's been lunch. So, alas, no brews. I thoroughly enjoy sharing a bucket of mussels. Outstanding! Delicious & tasty! Remove about half of the mussels to get down to the broth- that's what the bread is for - to dip into the broth. Really yummy!
(4)Drew D.
Brugge is the closest yer gonna get to Brussels here in landlocked Central Indiana. The beers & frites are the stars here, comparable to what you'd sup on near Grand Place, except here you're neighbored by a McDonald's and the corner liquor store instead of 17th century gilded architecture and omnipresent waffles. Alas! The tripel is their most known brew; you'll only need a couple, which is good, since you can only get a couple. Lately, their forays into sour beers (a rare breed in the States) have been hitting the spot, pungent-yet-fruity, tart-but-refreshing. Try one! There are generally a black, weizen (lighter style, boasting notes of banana & clove), and guest taps as well. The frites come with an array of dipping sauces, so you won't have to be too choosy. Crepes are served with a small salad of greens, and are often sizable enough for two. The nutella raspberry crepe is surely one of the greatest combinations around. I find the sandwiches (and service) a bit dry. A more pliable, fresh bread would do wonders, and truly evoke the street sandwiches of Belgium, where you can't go outside in the morning without witnessing a myriad of bread trucks zipping around.
(4)Len L.
This is where you want to eat. I've been here a couple of times and been pleased with each visit. This time I had the fish stew, a mixture of cod, mussels and potatoes in a light dairy broth. I think I would have been happy with just mopping up the broth with the bread. Yum! The fires are, well, the best ever. There is a tight selection of Belgian food on the menu that I would really love to try. Need to go back and do it! Don't forget that this is a brewpub. The Belgian-styled beers are well made and delicious. There is a good selection of guest beers too. Head upstairs in the evening for shuffleboard and darts. Be careful what you order upstairs though. I was playing shuffleboard with mu buddies upstairs and ordered the giant cone of fries. When the delicious fries arrived we became so distracted eating the fries that some women who wanted to play shuffleboard nicely and politely asked us to choose between eating the fries and playing shuffleboard. We happily handed over the pucks.
(5)Eric J.
One of my favorite places to go when in Indianapolis on business. So far I have only tried the mussels and frites. Both are excellent. Homemade ketchup for frites was awesome. House brews were also very good. Only complaint was they didn't have wifi, but a minor complaint. Otherwise highly recommended.
(4)Meagan B.
Beers and frites that is what you need to know and that is what you need to go for. Don't mess around with the crepes, just go for the two items that make this place great, beer and frites oh and I would be missing a lot if I didn't remind you to indulge in the sauces and don't be shy to order more. Bottom line, get some friends together order some beers and frites! You're welcome.
(4)Katie B.
Good beer but now that I can buy it elsewhere, I'll never go back to the Brugge. The service is unbelievably horrible, probably the worst I've ever experienced. I don't know if they didn't consider me upscale enough to be there or what but it's just not worth being snubbed to get an above average beer.
(1)Ruben L.
Another place in Indy that will get repeat business??? Who would've thunk it!? So for my big 300th review (THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!, sorry, war flashback), I wanted to have it be a place that I actually liked. With the luck I've been having with Indy restaurants, I thought it might take me a while to get to this, but low and behold, here it is. I went here last nite with my wife for a "meet up" (and no I don't mean anything dirty by that, it was for the "New to Indy" people). What was cool about this is that with there being 8 of us, I got to see and hear what people thought about a number of dishes. For those of you who dont' know, this is a Belgian joint that specializes in beers, crepes, and frites (french fries). AMBIENCE- this definitely seems like a pretty hip place. As with most places in Broad Ripple, you had a pretty good mix of youth and "hip" older folks. The tables were metallic (bronzish) and had holes in them, where servers would put your fries (unless you got the "L'Enorme, more on that later). There didn't seem to be tons of seating, but they were able to accomodate our party of 8 (though I was scrunched in, not cool). SERVICE- our server was your stereotypical "Alt" type. He was very chill, and was very helpful with and knowledgable about the menu. He made several suggestions to our group, most of which were well received. He was fairly attentive, and all in all, a good server. MENU- So I don't know exactly what qualifies as Belgian cuisine, but the menu had soups, salads, crepes (both entree and dessert), sandwiches, mussels (with different types of sauces), and of course french fries. The big draw with the french fries being you got a variety of dipping sauces. Their beer "menu" was more or less the server telling you what they had, and making recommendations based on what you like. It didn't seem like there were TONS of dishes, but more than enough to make you look it over at least twice. FOOD- Our group started out with the L'Enorme fries. This was a great start. They basically gave us 2lbs + of french fries to split, and they served 'em with all 12 of their dipping sauces. The fries by themselves were great- well seasoned, some crunchy, mostly soft, overall great. Unfortunately none of the sauces were labled, and none of us kept our menu, so we didn't know what was what. Most of them were pretty good though. For dinner I tried a protabello and eggplant crepe, and my wife got the pork loin with goat cheese crepe. I've had crepes before, and wasn't overly impressed, but both of ours were very tasty. By itself, it probably wouldn't have been enough to fill me up, but combined with the fries, I think I had the perfect portion. My crepe was uber tasty. The portabello was seasoned well, and not oily, and the egg plant paired very well with it. My wife's pork loin was great as well. Tender, moist pork loin paired with goat cheese. The goat cheese was ok, but the pork certainly stole the show. Other people at our table had gotten sandwiches (which come with even more fries), salads and soup. One person had a dessert crepe for her meal, and she really enjoyed it. Overall, I think the food went over well with everyone. OVERALL- I went to a place like this in San Diego before, and was unimpressed (Belgian Frie). Maybe it was the withered expectations, but I really enjoyed this place. My wife and I both excited to try other things on the menu in return trips. I would say if you're looking for something off the beaten path, check this place out. We went on a week night so it wasn't that bad, but I imagine this place gets packed pretty quick on the weekends. Chuck Norris Rating- Leonidas Kick!
(4)Colin G.
I've been here several times now and plan on coming back in the future when we're in the area. First off, let me say that I really like them overall. One of their major strongpoints is their house beer: fantastic. I ran across their Tripel de Ripple at Bazbeaux and was blown away. An excellent representation of that style based on what I've had from this country and from Belgium. Their other beers are pretty true to the style of the latter country, with a few twists. They even have at least one sour on tap most times, which is tough for most people to stomach but is only good news for a beer snob like myself. For those uninterested in the Belgium house beers, their guest taps are always excellent and provide a nice variety. As far as the food goes, this is one of the few Belgian restaurants in the state that I'm aware of so, although you certainly can't compare it to what you find in Belgium, I think they still do a very good job. The sandwiches run about $10 (Urban Spoon has $$$ for this place, which is another reason not to use Urban Spoon) and come covered in frites, which are pretty much fries except they're much more brown, thicker and are not crispy. You can choose two dipping sauces for your frites, many of which are good, all of which are interesting. The sandwiches are served on a nice, soft roll. The ones I've had have all been excellent. The frites are also excellent. I directly compare them with the only other Belgian place I know of in the state (New Albanian Bank Street in New Albany, which also brews its own beer), and I would choose this place for the food. Kind of a toss-up on the beer. New Albanian is damn good. The one star gone is for the service. The service is always terrible here. I feel somewhat bad when I bring people here to try the food and beer and then they get pissed off about the service. Hey, it sucks, but you deal with it. I just wish the restaurant would deal with it instead of having the customers do so. I also dislike that the patio is so smokey. If it's a nice day but you don't feel like having a side of carcinogenic ash flavor with your sandwich, then you have to stay inside. They have both an upstairs and a downstairs patio, so it would be nice if one was non-smoking. That may be wishful thinking in smoke-happy Indiana though. Parking is also an issue but, hell, it's Broad Ripple, so that's just a given and not worth bitching about. I would encourage anyone to come, particularly if you're a fan of beer or you're familiar with Belgian brasserie style food.
(4)Cathleen H.
I wish I could shout from the rooftops how much I love Brugge. Whether it is the mussels and frites or the hanger steak, this is definitely the meal I would want on my death bed. The garlic aioli and pesto aioli are my two choices for dipping and I can't wait to go back for more!
(5)Mark G.
Mussells and Belgium Pale ale....so Yumm. Local goodie
(4)Jonathan P.
AMBIANCE: "Meh" Okay. SERVICE: NIL, slovenly, unattentive, not rude but somehow not friendly FOOD: N/A VALUE: Poor BEER: Just Gross Beyond the lovely artwork on the walls, perhaps, there is nothing positive to say about Brugge Brasserie in Broadripple. Our group came in at 5:15 without reservations. We waited at the entrance for 20 mins before being told that the next table (that had been vacant, but not cleared for at least 10 mins) was for another group that was waiting at the other entrance. One man, not sure his role, stood in the corner the entire time--waiting on what, I do not know. (Incidentally, this man ended up being our "server.") We decided we'd waited too long to go elsewhere since we had a 7:00 PM engagement; so, after 25 mins we were finally seated at the four-topper that was available the entire time... the waitress/hostess didn't have the sense to offer other seating arrangements prior to our fifth inquiry. There were 2 gentlemen about the bar (one being the aforementioned "server"), but neither seemed interested in serving or even acknowledging any of us as we approached the bar multiple times. I chose to order only a beer, which I understood to come in pint size--but so very glad it didn't. The nine ounces of "Replic Ale" I was brought was entirely too sharp for a Belgian Ale (as advertised), too bitter and shapeless--just this bubble of overly-"hoppy", brackish, raspy, almost soapy tones that sat like sick in the throat --truly vile stuff! (Skunked beer is more palatable.) Even so, approaching with an open mind, I tried to appreciate the brew and searched for any hidden flavors or subtle redeeming qualities. I found none. At best, I could manage only a few swigs of the putrid stuff--which surprisingly ended up being almost half the tiny glass. This cost me $4.36+tax ($4.75) by the way. That's almost $140 per gallon, for some perspective. I can't speak to their food, because I chose not to order anything. I left feeling empty and ignored. A very unflattering experience. The one thing this place does exceeding well is to tell would-be customers to "STAY AWAY!" The space would be better used for parking--which is preciously sparse in that area. Although this might be intentional as another way of warding off "guests."
(2)Nick K.
We drove through Indianapolis, and my wife found Brugge Brasserie as a nice stop for dinner. This is a Belgium brew pub, and the description did not disappoint. The house beer was amazing, but they also had a few craft brews available as well. They are known for their pomme frites- basically fancy French fries- that were amazing and crispy, and you can choose from a ton of dipping sauces (try the sesame mayonnaise). I tried the steamed mussels, which is another of their specialties, You get a 2 lb serving in a pot, and they have every combination of toppings you could imagine. I tried the bacon and blue cheese, and at first I was squeamish about what it would taste like, but once they placed that pot in front of me with fresh baked roll for dipping, I couldn't stop eating- yum! My wife had the duck sandwich, and it was also amazing. The other deliciousness they have here are their crepes. We had a dessert crepe with Nutella, and it was awesome. They had other dessert crepes, and sandwiches made with crepes, too. Honestly, I saw nothing come out of the kitchen that didn't look fantastic. And the area around it, Broad Ripple, is a great place to take a walk and do some shopping.
(5)Brad W.
This is the only place in Indy that I have eaten at more than Chef JJ's Back Yard. The food (crepes, steak & eggs, duck sandwich) is amazing...not sure that I have had a single thing there I haven't loved. Now the Pièce de résistance; the frites (fries). They are incredible, if I am not mistaken, they are fried in duck fat...if you have never had anything in duck fat, I insist you are missing out. What, you might ask, what they have to drink with that great food? Wine (a view choices) and their own beer (with some guest taps too). Their beer, is award winning. The White, Black, Trippel are (almost) always available. They have done farmhouse ales, Quads, sour ales, etc. If you are into craft beers, definitely worth a visit. Like I have said in my other reviews, love the staff. The servers (Sqeek and Dustin I think are about the only one's my wife and I have had) are fantastic at their jobs, and always add to the enjoyment of the food and atmosphere. Indoor and Outdoor seating; and on weekends and evenings, they are VERY busy. So please do not show up and get pissy when there is an hour (or more) wait. If you (or your friends) have had this food before, you will understand why they are busy.
(5)Pete L.
My current benchmark for mussels is Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, another Belgian Gastropub of sorts. While very good, I hesitate to call Brugge's much vaunted "mussels" excellent primarily because were quite small, between the size of a penny and nickel. I'm not sure if this is a seasonal thing with mussels from Prince Edward Island, but mussels of this size simply didn't taste strong enough to counterpoint the "Belgian Classic" broth. On this basis alone, I'd give the restaurant three stars. However, three things especially stood out: 1) Beer: Superb. The Belgian Dark Ale and a sour-style beer I had were spectacular. 2) Frites: Accompanying the mussels, these were excellent. Fried to crispness and rich color. 3) Cheese: I cannot remember the exact name, but it was a generous portion (almost the size of a deck of cards) of a hard, rich, buttery cheese that accompanied the sour ale perfectly. As an aside, I'd note that the service was strangely brusque, but I chalked it up to local temperament. All in all, I would not hesitate to return to try their other Belgian offerings, but would ask the server about the mussels prior to ordering them.
(4)Kyle B.
I never thought that service could ruin a restaurant for me.......congratulations Brugge! I have eaten at this restaurant many times and the service is always terrible (one server in particular). Two nights ago we had dinner at the Brugge and had the pleasure of being served by the same miserable guy that serves us almost every time. He was rude and pushy through the whole meal and as he was cleaning the table he spilled sweet chili sauce all over me and my girlfriend's shoes and legs, which is even more concerning now that I have read through the reviews and seen that this has happened to another. The server did not apologize and did not offer a towel, he simply said, "I hate when that happens." The next day I tried to contact a manager and both times I called I was told that I couldn't talk to a manager, and that I would have to email her. I would NOT recommend this restaurant and I will NEVER be returning!
(1)Kjirsten K.
Brugge is a unique Belgium style brew pub located in Broad Ripple. The beers are delicious and the selection varies from visit to visit, there's always something fun to try. My favorites are the black, tripel de ripple, and the pale ale with a touch of chamomile. The food is delicious; the mussels are a favorite for those who enjoy mussels. They have several different flavor options from curry to blue cheese and bacon. My favorites on the menu are the chicken pesto and meatball sandwiches as well as the steak frites. All the sandwiches as well as the steaks are served with more frites than you know what to do with. Portions are huge and I always have leftovers. The frites are well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and come with a choice of dipping sauces. My favorite dipping sauce is the pesto. My only complaint is the ketchup, it's a homemade ketchup and has a weird cinnamon flavor. I like ketchup with my fries and it's disappointing that they don't have a ketchup I enjoy. I'm not saying they need to get the stuff in the red squeeze bottle, but maybe a tweak to the recipe could help.
(5)Dave L.
Well this place is amazing. I was in Indianapolis visiting friends and they took me here. I was skeptical, as being from Chicago, I automatically assume all restaurants in all other cities are inferior. Yes, that makes me a snob but whatever. This place completely blew me away. The micro-brew beers here are all incredible, and they are a must. The cheese board had a very nice selection, and was very good. For mains, I tried my girlfriend's Provencal mussels which was great (who doesn't love garlic). I had the Duck confit with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek - sandwich and it was simply amazing. The fries with dipping sauces that come with each sandwich were also outstanding. I can't get over how good this place was. Next time I'm in the area I am DEFINITELY coming back. If you live in the area and you haven't been, I just have to ask, why do you hate yourself?
(5)Willie S.
How have I not reviewed this before! As a late comer to the Brugge I was stumped by the awesome quirkiness of the place. I had been told it was unique - at least for Hoosierland - and it was. Our first waiter - wow - Crusty the Clown as a humanoid - and he got a deserved big tip. He was a character and a bit crusty but I love characters. The frites and the sauces are good to great. The beer - especially the one that you can only buy two servings was great - and I understand the restriction. The crepes were appreciated by the group - and the mussels were a solid effort and appreciated by the consumer. A strong 4 stars here. Enjoy its uniqueness - if you are crusty - go somewhere less unusual.
(4)Heather B.
If you're looking for a place that offers heavy meals this is the one. Not being much of a meat and potatoes person I don't plan on revisiting. However, their fries are excellent and you're able to select from an array of dipping sauces. The place is pretty small.
(3)Hannekin B.
This is really a tragedy. I'll start with problems. First, the place is badly laid out, with cramped seating and weird dividers leading you to believe the designer was being purposefully obtuse. It's two levels, but you have to go outside to get to the second level. They don't have enough tables or bar space; good luck fighting your way through to get a beer. Second, they were utterly slammed when I went, and that's apparently not unusual. This would be merely an inconvenience, except that it's amplified by the cramped conditions and the ridiculous layout. It's made worse when their hostess can't seem to figure out who's on the list and seats a party of two at a four top when a two top is open and six or seven parties of four are waiting. She sent us upstairs on our own to sit at the worst table in the house. ("It's the one next to the shuffleboard," she said). Third, it's unbelievably loud. Concert front row loud. Raucous shuffleboarder loud. Meal-ruining loud. Unless you're deaf, the upstairs will be seriously unpleasant. Fourth, and perhaps unpardonably, the beer is just bizarre. I've sampled lots of beer brewed by brewers big, small and backyard, and this stuff is weird. I understand Belgian brewers do odd things, it's why I love Belgian beers. But these brewers are doing something truly strange, producing bodiless, watery beers completely dominated by sour flavors. The black was sort of like a bitter lemonade, the white a sea of strange esters, and the triple mixing the two. Fifth, the staff cannot, really cannot, cope. Some are trying, some are wandering in a shell-shocked daze. There is no one in overall command and no sign of a motivating intelligence or overarching goal. I suspect the management escaped from some kind of group home for felonious MBA types, and has decided to use their brilliance to pilot a restaurant straight into the ground. These would just be the typical problems for a hot restaurant in fashionable neighborhood, things to cluck about before it goes the way of tapas joints to make room for the next trend. But the food is really good. It's tasty and well-conceived. The fries are terrific. The sandwiches are large and filling, their meats savory and delicious. The sausage board does not impress. The herring salad, while delicious, is bizarrely presented unmixed and unmixable within the confines of its bowl, and surrounded by ice-bound olives (pits intact) and chunks of gherkin. The crepes are competent. It's good food. Without the unweatherable storm of noise, crowding, short service and weird beer, this would be a really great place. But I doubt that whoever is in charge has the will, or the self-critical capacity, to make that happen.
(2)Eva L.
The family and I head to Brugge occasionally for mussels and fries and beer, and generally have a great time. After having been away for a while, we headed back last Wednesday night and were completely disappointed. Most of the issues were minor, but when my chicken sandwich was delivered it has a shaft of metal in it. It looked like something that might have broken off of a kitchen utensil or part of a fryer. I let the server know, and told her that I wasn't looking for a free meal and had checked mine and the kids food already and there was no more metal. But I wanted them to know in case something was wrong with the kitchen equipment. The server took the metal shard away from the table. We never heard from a manager about the issue, or any apology from the server or anyone. Yikes. I felt lucky this didn't show up in the kids' food. I don't plan to go back unless I start hearing some raves.
(2)Elaine C.
Who woulda thunk that Broad Ripple, Indianapolis would provide me with one of the finer meals I've had in a while? It's a totally college bar scene until you get to this place and wonder how the hell it came to be there. We came here because it was a brewery, but they only had one of their beers on tap at the moment. The Brugge Rouge was pretty good but they also had a good wine selection. I had three glasses of Cotes de Rhone--Louis Bernard and its been since my last trip to Paris that I've had a wine that.... French. It was so delicious. I would have had a 4th glass but they kicked me out. On the chalkboard they had a "Hoosier Salad" with locally grown greens, corn, green beans, tomatoes in a house vinaigrette. It was spectacular. If people ate most locally-grown vegetables, they would like veggies a lot more and we wouldn't have such a huge health problem. Speaking of health problems, we then had some Duck pate on crostini with grapes, apples, walnuts and pine nuts. Those two things with all the wine I was drinking was enough to put me in gastronomic heaven. Then came the mussels. We opted for the classic Belgian stock, 2 lbs of mussels and pomme frites with roasted garlic aioli & sherry vinegar with sea salt. They were delightful. We definitely got extra bread for the buttery stock. Why stop there? Crepe for desert. They have three options: Butter & Sugar, Nutella, or Marscapone cheese with oranges in Grand Marnier on top. Our server kindly obliged to put some Nutella IN the third option for us and call it a day. Yes, we are fatties. And it was delicious. Drunk. Fat. Happy. God Bless this place. [I do want to add, I really think this place should have real cloth napkins. First, cause mussels are messy and also because the quality of the food and drink here deserves it. And although our very sweet lip-ringed server Adam was really trying, I wish we were being served by someone that knew what was going on a little more.]
(5)Catherine F.
Walked down after a reunion with HG's friends from grade school, high school and college... Couldn't resist the "Bad Kitty" leipziger gose (my first sour beer). Tart and refreshing! Nice laid-back digs on a summer Sunday, with eclectic artwork and friendly service. Great people-watching on the deck adjacent to the old railroad greenway trail.
(4)Brendan S.
Take a break from the row of frat bars and pop in here for a real meal with a delicious beverage. Not only does this place make their own beer, they have delicious french inspired foods. I tried the Rouge Brugge beer which is a Belgium style that's a little more red. It was very yeasty/bready but filled with a delightful crisp Belgium flavor. I was also fortunate enough to sample a Rhone Valley red called Louis Bernard which was smooth as can be due to its extremely soft tannins. I would suggest that wine for sure! The good was great. Started out with an all locally grown veggie salad and a duck pate. Things always taste better fresh. For the main course some frites with mussels. Both of these had a number of sauces to pair with. And what better way to top it off that with a crepe that was loaded with nutella, cheese and some peaches soaked in grand marnier. Although the peaches were soaked a bit much. Parking was available for $5 next door. If you're looking to keep the night going there were TONS of bars and club-like places all along College Ave a block over. I only wish they had more of their house beers in stock when I was there.
(5)T. M. G.
I hate this fucking place, so why do I keep giving it chance after chance?- Oh, right: The food is good, and the beer is great. Too bad the service is completely abominable. No establishment that I have ever been to has had such consistently bad service. Brugge- Where do you find these people? What is your hiring process? Does one have to do a certain amount of cocaine each week to be considered Brugge material? Every host, every server, every cook, and almost every tender seems to be high on something or hungover. The hosts: No one ever seems even remotely happy when a customer walks in the door. They seem preoccupied and more often than not annoyed that they have to do anything at all. It actually seems as though they are in pain all the time. When they disappear behind those shiny metal doors to the kitchen are they being beaten by the cooks? Berated by the managers? Or are they reliving how humiliating it was to be fired from them promising career as a sandwich artist at Subway? The Servers: Even the servers at Brugge that are good are so damned weird that there is no way that they could get a job at any other restaurant- the way they saunter about like 90-year-old men regardless of their age (yes, all of them), their consistent distractedness, their complete ignorance of common server courtesies.- When I am done eating and I stop ordering beer there is a distinct possibility that I want my check. Oh, you need to go to the bathroom to do another line? I guess it can wait. But perhaps I'm being too harsh. Maybe these awkward folk are simply the victims of a hostile work environment. I have hated jobs before, but I have never looked as miserable as these people (at least I hope not). Maybe the owner is beating them with whips? Maybe he is doping them with horse tranquilizers? I don't know. If you have to go to Brugge, go upstairs. There, the service is typically rude but prompt. If at all possible sit outside. The fresh air must do something to these people.- My single pleasant experience at Brugge was outside. If you order food the mussels and the stews are phenomenal, but don't ask for more bread.- You might make your server cry.- Seriously, it almost happened to me. I don't know why. It's not like I was asking for free bread. Extra bread is on the menu. It costs $0.75. The beer is truly something you won't find anywhere else in Indy. Too bad they have had so many bottling issues. I would much rather just buy the beer somewhere else. Harvey, Very Bad Kitty, the Tripel de Ripple are hard to beat and almost always on tap. If you get there at the right time of year you might be able to find something extra special as well. Brugge also has a handful of guest taps that won't disappoint. I've found Upland, Founders, Bells, Dark Horse... just name a few. Unfortunately, until the owners of Brugge start hiring competent servers and hosts (or start providing them with affordable mental health care) I will not return. I am tired of spending $20/person for such pathetic "service."
(2)Libbie V.
Really now. This place has 93 reviews. Is anyone actually going to read this? Anyway, I love this place and have been coming here since they opened. I have never been disappointed with the Brugge. Things that keep me coming back: their own Belgian style beers, buckets of mussels served in a large variety of different flavorful broths, crisp frites served in cones with a multitude of housemade dipping sauces, the restaurant location and outdoor seating, the cool tables with the cone holes in them, and their beef Carbonnade stew and their Waterzooi fish stew on a cold Indiana winter day. Thanks Brugge for always being there for me.
(5)J H.
I'm a huge fan of the scrambled egg crepe (with roasted tomatoes, dubbel glazed onions and a little swiss cheese) and the spinach salad with the mustard creme fraiche dressing is to die for! That's only part of their menu as they also offer amazing mussels or "Moules Frites" (try the citron version) and mitrailettes (belgian sandwiches piled high with frites). If you order the mussels be sure to get an extra serving of bread to soak up all the yummy juices! I also highly recommend their beers if you're looking for something off the beaten path. If you want a nice, refreshing sour beer reminiscent of overly tart lemonade try the Bad Kitty. If you're looking for something a little more fruity try the Pooka (also sour). Beware though, they are high alcohol brews and just a few can make it a rough night!
(5)Kristi M.
Found this place because we had dinner and chatted with some locals about local breweries....off the beaten path down a cute walking path. Best sour I have ever had!!! Great bartender and wonderfully helpful staff! We did not eat here so i cannot comment on food but the beers were AWESOME and we took this trip to try all the craft brews in the area so for us, it was the best find of our Indiana trip!
(5)Marc N.
Great atmosphere... great place for mussels... great crepes... great beer... great service. If you are from out of town this is a go to restaurant. Wating for a table for dinner on weekends can be a little long, (up to an hour or longer) but well worth it in my opinion.
(5)Nichole H.
I really really really wanted to love this place. Fries with 10 different dipping sauces? Sounded like my idea of heaven. I'm going with 3 stars for now, but my husband's less-than-steller opinion may have been tainted by the fact that he was sick last week. I'm sure we'll be back (if only due to our friends who love the beer), and I'll update accordingly. I had a Triple de Ripple (spelling?) which was decent. Not much of a beer drinker, but it didn't appear that they had much else to offer. I wasn't blown away though. The fries were REALLY salty, which almost necessitated the use of those dipping sauces. We also ordered the sausage appetizer, and while the mustards were fantastic, the sausages were not. They were boring. I had the duck sandwich, which I thought was delicious, but it came with MOAR fries. Oy. I was already burnt out. Next time I'll remember. Hubby had the mussels which he found boring and bland. The service was not great. My friend had to ask for a water twice, and Aaron had to ask twice for sweetner for his Iced Tea more than once as well. Once the waiter brought the check, he disappeared. I asked another server to cash us out. They were fantastically busy though, so maybe that was a factor? Still not really acceptable, but it happens.
(3)Jennifer L.
Not nominally a gastropub, they're as renowned for their Belgian beer as they are their food, and vice-versa. Brewing is generally not done on-site, but out in Terre Haute. Still, its beloved black, white and sweet Belgian Tripel de Ripple beers are special to Brugge and Brugge alone. Customers are limited to three Tripels: Like some potent margarita recipes or a mean pina colada, this beer is so smooth, you can't even tell how strong it's coming on. But enough about the Tripel. The crepes, mussels and pomme frites are the terrific triad here. Sauces are key, from the homemade dips for the fries (my favorites are the aioli and pesto) to the broth their Prince Edward Island mussels are steeped in. Saffron and buttery Provencal sauces are two of my favorites; red curry infuses the mussels with a musky, heady quality, and it's sooo good to sop up with bread at the end. But I've no deliberation about the best deal in this restaurant: the moules frites, two pounds of mussels and a cone of pomme frites with French bread for $16.95. That and a couple of Tripels (okay, I'm obsessed) should feed two.
(4)Bodie S.
I thought that this brewery/restaurant was fantastic. It was my first time eating here and I was impressed overall with the quality of the food and beer. We waited for about 10 minutes before we were finally seated, which might be the only negative thing to say about the restaurant. I ordered the duck sandwich and a Triple de Ripple beer. The duck sandwich was fantastic and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying something slightly out of the ordinary. This was my first time eating duck that wasn't from a fast food Chinese restaurant and I was very impressed. The Triple de Ripple was strong and delicious. I was very pleased. The duck sandwich comes with what seems like an endless mountain of frites. The sandwich is buried underneath the frites, so you must eat your way to the sandwich--a small, scrumptious price to pay. My sandwich meal came with an order of two dipping sauces, and collectively with my other two companions, we had a total of six sauces. Everything from pesto to spicy mustard to aioli to garlic aioli and everything in between. It was a reasonable price for what I ordered; under $20 for the entire experience. The atmosphere is wonderful and I can imagine it is even better in the warmer months. The next time I visit Brugge, I would love to try the rest of their beer selection.
(4)Paul H.
Our favorite place to eat in Broadripple. Stellar Fries, Great creaps and sandwiches, and, oh my god, the BEER, oh my god. Seriously, we have eaten there so much we have to take a break. Bring a sweater in winter cuz it can be a little drafty inside, but still, A great place. I recommend the Duck Confit sandwich which comes with a big pile of fries (with awesome sauces, the poplar syrup and the garlic aioli are my favorite). Also the meat board and the Pate appetizers with crispy fried leeks are divine (PLEASE, MORE FRIED LEEKS ON THE PLATE). They do take out only when they are not really busy, so don't expect it. And oh my god, the BEER, Oh my god!
(5)Liz S.
the frites are tasty! the crepes are a tad dressed weird. and when i say dressed, it always comes with some unnecessary sauce on it. my favorite crepe is nutella & banana (YUM) but they drench it in this awkward raspberry sauce that almost made me feel kinda sick. on the bright side, their plethora of difference types of mussels, i had one type (thai curry?) and they were tasty, but i'm not that huge of a fan of mussels. service & atmosphere are pretty nice, although such a small place for a big crowd! but i love love love the upstairs atmosphere. great bar, shuffleboarding, and TVs galore for the sportsfans!
(3)Jonathan K.
This is a favorite spot for the family; we eat here at least once per month. Good frites, amazing sauces, fantastic beer. I haven't said anything else that most other rabid fans haven't. I don't know what I waited so long to try the stew. Fantastic stuff. Just about everything I've had here has been good. The only item I didn't like was the crepe with ham and goat cheese. The mustard was a little too strong for it.
(5)Rene L.
What a great brew pub and eclectic food find! Brews of great quality Belgium style. Food is excellent....variety of muscles, crepes (not breakfast), stews, soups and other. Knowledgeable staff and great service. A must if in Indianapolis.
(5)Paula K.
I indulged in the largest cone of fries I have ever seen, I think they came with 10 types of dipping sauce, the garlic was my favorite! I had one of the fruity beers, it was pink and it was very tasty. We ordered several pots of mussels, the portions were large and the broth selection was fantastic. Service was very good, like the casual outdoor seating. I don't live in Indy so as a visitor, I thought Brugge was A-OK!
(3)Modibo S.
Beer and food were great, atmosphere and service underwhelming. First of all, there are very, very few places in the US where you can ever get a Berliner weisse style beer (Bad Kitty) on draft. This one was fantastic, and a totally different experience than a bottled beer. Spritzy, tangy, alive, and incredibly refreshing. I'd go back for that alone. The Black was an unusual beer - inky but not at all malty like most other black beers (eg porters, bocks, dunkels), it was more like a black saison with the fruity tang that you'd expect from a pale version. Interesting, and somewhat perplexing. The Tripel de Ripple was a good, somewhat fruity tripel, which didn't taste overly strong, and had a slightly sweet body that made it more substantial than either of the other two. I'm glad I tried all of them. But... mussels and fries? Fantastic. Especially the mussels. I favor mussels with lots of crusty bread, but I was too cheap to fork over more dough for more bread. The fries were tasty, and I had a nice roast garlic aioli sauce and pesto to go with them. The mussels, though, were perfectly done, and there were lots of them. The only thing missing was a good conversation to go with the great beer as I worked my way through all those shellfish. Also, the bartenders seemed somewhat apathetic... it took them half an hour to clean up all the dirty dishes on the bar in front of me. And the place was loud and echoey (I was upstairs), which isn't particularly to my liking.
(4)Christie M.
after reading several reviews to find a new place for our reunion, we ended up here. sadly, all the hype was disappointing. The beers were ok...I'm not a beer drinker. We ordered the l'enorme pomme frites with 10 dips, was good but even with the four of us we couldn't finish half of it. Also ordered the pate and mussels along with the crabcakes. I wanted to order the homemade soda but they were out. Along with the safforn mussels. over all, the food was just ok for the price. I think next time we'd rather go to the claddaugh. oh, the service was also lacking. the sign said open to 1am but they close kitchen by 10pm...boot us out by 11:30pm.
(3)Mary L.
I love the pommes frites, the beer is good, but the atmosphere is just OK. Downstairs it's loud, cramped and impossible to get a table without a wait. Upstairs is more bar-like with a younger crowd, more room, but it is still hard to get a table without waiting. Once the weather gets nicer the outdoor patio will be open. I'm hoping this will spread out the Brugge crowds, but I'm afraid it will just cause the place to become even more crowded.
(3)Dina K.
The mussels are good but I'll pass on the cold fries that weren't crispy.
(1)Eileen F.
Great fries! The mussels in white wine and herbs fantastic. Really love this place. Just wish the service was faster.
(5)Matt G.
I really like this place, but there are a few things that bug me. I come here a lot though so I figured I should review it. The excellent: The frites + dipping sauces are incredible. They've pretty much ruined "steak frites" for me at any other restaurant. The beer here is great too, with some things you won't typically see elsewhere (e.g. some great sours). On a nice day, it's hard to beat sitting outside on the patio with a beer and a cone of frites. The good: Aside from the frites, nothing else from the menu jumps out to me as incredible. The mussels are my favorite thing to order, especially in the Provencal sauce. The steak frites are solid (more for the frites than the steak). But I'm not in love with any of the sandwiches or crepes. The so-so: The service is highly variable - just depends on who you get. It can get fairly expensive. And I've had a few things happen that rubbed me the wrong way (like the time I got only a half-portion of steak, or the time our "frites" were just a cone full of burnt tips). If I was there for the first time I probably wouldn't have known the difference, which is probably what they were counting on. Not cool. Overall this place is definitely worth checking out, but after lots of visits I think I like it better as a "grab a beer and snack on some frites" place instead of sitting down for a full meal. If you are going to eat I'd recommend the mussels (two pots per three people is the ideal ratio - you don't need a full pot for yourself).
(4)Jenny S.
Brugge is a gastropub. I don't really know what a gastropub is, but I love Brugge. They have the most delicious fries with an array of immensely tasty dipping sauces. The rest of the food is good too. But what really goes well with the fries is their beer. A few of their regulars - the Triple de Ripple, the White - are refreshingly delicious. Their seasonals are taste sensations, flavored with citrus or blackberry. Beware of the high alcohol content though!
(5)Lothar M.
Having lived in Belgium for years, though not in Brugge, I was very curious into the Brugge Brasserie, which claims to have authentic Belgian dishes, including fries and mitrailettes (in France they call them Americain), French bread with some sort of meat and fries. As we were not too hungry, we went for a large fries, which allows you three sauces (we chose fresh mayo, homemade ketchup, and spicy chili). The fries were near-authentic: crispy and dark fried, although I wasn't too impressed by the taste of the potato. The sauces were disappointing: the mayo was tasteless, the ketchup tasted like marinara, and the spicy chili was not mayo-ish (as told), but very Indian curry-ish. Although not a big success, I'll definitely go back for either l'Enorme, a HUGE bag of fries with all the sauces, or a mitraillette. I'll adjust my review afterward.
(3)Shelly F.
I am a fan for Brugge when it comes to the bier, the mussels and the frites. I am not a fan of the crepe's and here is the low down on why. Bier is strong and good, the white has a hint of banana in it, and I have to be in the mood for that, the triple is great but you are only allowed to order 2, which is probably a good thing because more then that and most people would face plant when attempting to leave. The black is really smooth and goes down easy. The mussels have always been fresh and full of flavor, my favorite is the Thai coconut curry... the menu says they are spicy, I don't agree, I think they are just very flavorful. The frites are very good and "meaty" I like all the assortments of dips you can select, anything with garlic is a winner in my book and the garlic mayo here is a 2 thumbs up! Crepes are another story... I am not a huge fan to begin with when it comes to crepes, and BB has not been able to flip me yet. I will try again when the mood hits me. The atmosphere is good, I like all the wood tables and the laid back attitude the place exerts. It does feels very rustic. Service can be spotty especially on a busy weekend.
(4)Robert B.
This is one of our favorite lunch places. The crepes and sandwiches are good but we really have trouble getting past the mussels and frites (served Belgian brasserie style) which are amazing. Love the variety of dipping sauces for the frite. Pair these with one of their home brewed belgian style brews and we are content. I love the Trippel! In the summer a cheese and meat tray on the patio is great. Worth the trip.
(4)Mark W.
Took the folks from the museum for a holiday outting. The eight of us started with mussels and promme frites, great way to start off. Came with two dipping sauces, we started with home made ketchup and horse raddish. I had a duck crepe, several people had the tenderlion. We finished off the meal with two sweet crepes to share, both with nuttella one also had home made marshmallow. It was a perfect place for a holiday get together and the bill for 8 with tip was $150! Great experience and the waiter was pleasant, made reccomendations and was very helpful.
(4)joey d.
You know when you forget about one of your favorite bands...and then you are reminded by something..you say to yourself...I forgot about them!!!..how could I do that!!.. It's the same with Brugge..I sometimes forget how much I love them..then I go there and say..I will not forget anymore! I think I should come here once a week! Then I forget again..I love beer..I love pomme frites..I will put a post it on my bathroom mirror to remind myself
(5)Mike L.
Review is based strictly on a late night stop and no food was ordered. I get it is a brewpub, I have been to many, but to only have 4 taps and at the time I stopped by only 2 were available, well the beer better knock me off my feet. Unfortunately it did not. I really liked the large round copper topped tables in the bar area, very cool. But the bar itself was very small and had that look and feel like it was in someone's basement. Good if you are a local but not so much for someone traveling through. I get the whole concept and I really appreciate it but my short stop did not work for me. I really need to stop in for a longer stay and try the food to make this a more comprehensive review.
(3)Dean F.
Saturday night - A bucket of steamed mussels, frites, and a glass of Tripel de Ripple with a Brugge Black for dessert: all A+. The bread side is slightly sub par. I think that the side bread doubles as their sandwich bun. But gosh, the beer is good. The decor and feel is almost rustic or maybe it's just, um, frugal? Anyway, the beer is good. Go when it's busy. If you get a sandwich, ask for the bun to be grilled with butter. They ought to just do it that way as the bread bun is not so great on its own merits. The sausage sandwich with grilled onion and peppers is a good one if care for that sort of thing. Did I mention that beer is very good? If there was any background music, I could not hear it. Some easy going continental music would fit nicely. I would give 3 1/2 stars if I could, 7 out of 10. Better than just a 3. The beer is 9/10.
(3)Tiffany G.
Amazing. One of my most favorite restaurants in Indianapolis. The frites are amazing, especially with the pesto and garlic dips. I love the crepes, they are delicious and the perfect size. My favorite is the artichoke crepe, delicious. Their beers are unique and tasty, and there's a very good selection. Must go!
(5)Swt P.
I don't understand why everyone is so crazy about this place. Well, maybe because I do not care so much about drinking beer. I think this place is overpriced and overrated. They offer the same menu for lunch and dinner. It is hard to choose the meal if you are on the budget. I asked our server what would be good to eat for lunch. She recommended mussels. But, who wants to order $20+ mussels for lunch? I ended up ordering the duck sandwich (not sure what the name of my meal was). I liked the way they cooked the duck, but I didn't care so much eating the duck meat with bread. Too much carbs- High calories. I also tried "the frites" - what everyone talks about. This is just a fancy name for french fries here. I am not too crazy about it... I am glad I tried, but I do not plan to return anytime soon.
(3)Sam W.
This place was great! I'm only giving it 4 stars, though, b/c it is too popular and overcrowded. The beers are excellent. Definitely try the trippel and the white! The food was good. My friends were all about the frites and the various sauces (11 in all, I think). Personally, I think the beef soup (sorry I don't remember its name) was tops! I think I could probably eat that soup a few times a week. But the beer! I love belgian style ales, and that trippel could be close to my favorite beer of all time. I wish they had a tap out here in Oregon. It's probably the first time I'll miss a beer from Indiana.
(4)Craig E.
Steak and eggs - DELISH! Fries / dipping sauces were amazing. Small dining area that could get very noisy (especially w/ small children). Buuut, was too busy chowing down on the nutella crepe to mind much.
(4)Sarah S.
Love Brugges. Like my fellow reviewers before me, I would give it five stars except that the service has sometimes been a bit neglectful. But the food is delicious. Lovely crepes, salads, and sandwiches, and the pomme frites are not to be missed. If you have a more adventurous palate, you can scarf down a big bucket full of mussels or sample the hanger steak. And the tasty Triple de Ripple will give you plenty of bang for your buck, if you catch my drift. I love the decor in here, too--the wall sconces are really cool, and there's a big, copper-looking round table in the back that I'd love to sit at someday. Just need to find a group large enough for it! Oh, and don't skip dessert--the crepes Suzette are spectacular!
(4)Wade W.
Worst lunch experience in recent memory. Food was average. Service was less-so. Prices too high for the offering. Was charged for food not eaten and sent back. Rude waitress. Won't return.
(1)Sarah K.
Amazing food. That would be my review in a nutshell, however, Brugge is one of the best places in Indy to grab a beer and just hangout with friends.. preferably over their amazingly awesome frites. Or a crepe. This place is on my list of places to take out-of-towners.. we always go here. It's too good not to!
(5)Chris F.
Love the frites and dipping options (my favorite is blue cheese dressing) and of course the beers. Underrated in my opinion is the beef stew; it's a must try in the winter.
(5)Kara K.
I went to Brugge for the first time on a Wednesday night around 9:00 pm. Not packed, but fairly busy. I was impressed upon walking in to Brugge (smelled great!!), but was quickly let down. My friend and I stood awkwardly at the hostess stand for over 10 minutes before we were even noticed (granted, this is not a big place, so we were in the way of everyone). We were finally acknowledged by a rude hostess and finally acknowledged by a server (another 10 minutes later). Food was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. Had the grilled chicken crepe and a small order of frites. You get two dipping sauces with the s/frites and I ordered roasted garlic aioli and horseradish. Sadly there was not much flavor in either of the dips :( I think they make their own in house fruit iced tea, and that was pretty good! Will give Brugge another try, perhaps to try a different crepe or one of their on tap beers.
(3)Claudine D.
My first visit to Indy so happened to be a business trip with colleagues. We had dinner at Brugge on a Thursday night around 7:30 pm. We were seated right away at one of two tables left on the second level. The moules frites provencal, pomme frites and duck confit sandwich were excellent. Come with a big appetite as portions are large. As much as I ate of my duck confit sandwich, I don't think I made a dent. I think I would have preferred it as a crepe instead of a sandwich -- too much bread for something as savory as duck confit with dried cherry and lambic compote, spicy mustard and crispy fried leek. I typically don't like cooked fruit, but the tart and sweetness of the cherries were a perfect compliment to the salty goodness of the duck confit. I also enjoyed the roasted garlic aioli, poplar syrup/French dijon, and fresh herb pesto dipping sauces for the pommes frites. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but there are a few $5 parking lots if you don't want to circle around waiting for a spot to open on the street. All in all, I left full and happy.
(4)Jason H.
A bunch of rude servers acting like wankers .... yeah please let me eat and drink here. No Thanks! This place sucks!
(1)Wanda F.
Dependable taste. I love that I always know what I'm getting here. One of Indy's best!! We love to go back here again and again!!
(4)Kemi A.
For me, eating mussels can be a scary event. I am always scared I will bite down on a stone. My sister recommended the meal here so I got the provencal (also got the duck sandwich to go). The frites were very tasty. I was eating for one so the meal was a bit too much for me. I ended up taking half the mussels home with me. Very yummy. Would def come back. Decor is very bar like in view. I came in the afternoon so it was practically empty. I have read it can appear worse when restuarant is crowded.
(4)Paige C.
Always a fan of going to Brugge! Their Pooka beer is so good and isn't something that is easily replicated anywhere but here. Their pomme frites come with some great sauces and I love that the tables have little holes built in just for your frites! They also have a great cheese plate and I find that the cheese plate and small frites are more than enough to fill me up. I can also highly recommend their Nutella crepe - yum!!
(4)Tristan S.
I've been to Brugge at least a dozen times, both for dining/drinking and just drinking. It's a solidly reliable place and one of our favorite hangouts. The menu is interesting: lots of oysters, fries and crepes. However, if you're vegetarian, the menu gets old quite quickly, and you'll have to resort to trying meat dishes minus the meat upon repeat visits. I seldom eat meat, and have yet to find a favorite dish here. The fried-cod crepe and egg/swiss crepe are both good, but heavy and extremely flavorful - almost too much to have often. The fries are good, but like some other reviewers, I agree they have too much salt, which detracts from the delicious dipping sauces (the fresh ketchup is outstanding!) The beer is the main reason to visit. Though they have a minimal selection, their house-brewed beverages are quite good, though with intense flavors and higher-than-average alcohol content, be careful about having one too many! The downstairs level is very cramped and has been busy nearly every time we've visited, and it can get noisy quickly. The fairly new upstairs level is more spacious, and it has some nice games, though I wish it had more. Outdoor dining is a plus here: it's on a relatively quiet corner in Broad Ripple next to the Monon, great for summer sunsets & people-watching. If only Brugge would expand - their beer selection, space, and menu!
(4)Anny W.
The waterzooi (fish and veggie soup/stew) was fantastic. So was the mussel. The chocolate beer definitely added to the experience. Fries were good but I've had better. Adding this place to my list for Indianapolis if I ever return to this city. If you have just one night/one meal in this town, don't bother with other places, head to Brugge.
(5)Phil Y.
The Brugge's mussels and frites are awesome, top their great food and laid back atmosphere with great beer and it's a must for anyone looking for lunch or dinner while in indianapolis, even if you are staying downtown make the trip north to Broad Ripple for the Brugge! I have also had their duck confit which is also a great meal.
(5)Mike E.
Went on a Saturday night at dinner time and were able to get a table immediately upstairs. The waiter we had was very friendly and patient and despite having to wait a while to order, the service was above average. I had the pomme fritz with 3 different types of dipping sauces. The blue cheese dip was amazing, as well as the honey Dijon dip. My date and I split a butter and sugar crepe for dessert. It was amazing. Perfectly cooked and practically melted in our mouth's. The decor of the place left alot to be desired, but we will definitley be coming back for the beer and the food.
(4)Michael K.
Having married a wonderful Belgian American and traveling in and out of Belgium many times. This is the most authentic Belgian fair outside of Flanders. The stew and mussels are to die for. The beers are very much in the Brugges styles that are so prevalent in that region. Take a break in Indianapolis and have a taste of the old world at the Brugges Brasserie.
(5)Jimmy W.
I have been to Brugge twice recently, and LOVED it both times! The house beers are delicious (especially the Trippel and their own raspberry "Pooka"!) I frequently find myself sitting at work wishing I was sitting in Brugge enjoying a cold beer and a glass of frites. The frites are really, absolutely worth making the trip for. I live on the northwest side, and a trip to Brugge is a bit of a drive, but to be able to have some of the best frites I've ever tried along with some delicious sauces paired up with a tasty beer... you just can't beat that. Add to the good food and great beer, the upstairs bar has darts and a really cool shuffleboard type game that are a great way to meet some new people and just have a blast.
(5)Michael Z.
Pretty simple. A lot of people have really talked this place up, and I wasn't all that impressed. The space was nice. But the food has to live up to the atmosphere. They've got a great area for lounging upstairs, playing darts and having a beer. The menu is over-priced and presented nicely. I think what bothered me dearly is the touting of their fries when I would rather have had them next door at Mickey D's. If you're just wanting to get your drink on though, you'll be in good hands. You may not want to check your bank account in the morning, though.
(2)Thu N.
Hands down best place for mussels and/or french fries in the city! I had to update this and make sure everyone knew. Service was only okay when we went this time as it was slow. But it WAS NYE. Somehow this is the second year in a row we have found ourselves here for New Years Eve. Food is great. And there was hardly a wait for Friday night, big holiday, etc... My favorite sauces are the Provencal, Classic, Beurre Blanc, and Citron The reason it didn't get 5 stars this time is because this is the 3rd time we've been here and they have been out of Tripel
(4)MJ W.
Belgium beer just happens to be one of my favorites. I have to say Brugge does it very well. I was really looking forward to their sour ale, but they were dry. :( I gave up fries and chips for lent. I heard that the fries here were the best. I think they were good, but not the best. I think we just got a bad batch. Many of the fries were small and skimpy. Now looked at the other tables with fries, they have much better fries by appearance. I'll have to come back when they have the sour ale back on tap.
(4)Steven V.
Spectacular food. Order everything! Every damn thing! It's all so good!
(5)DeAnna P.
The wait is horrible, but if you are lucky enough to snag a seat, the food is really great. Try the White Ale. Yum!!! The pommes frites are definitely worth the wait.
(4)Theresa K.
I tried Brugge last night for the first time ever. It was alright. I'm not sure what I was expecting. Maybe I wasn't really expecting anything... Or maybe I was expecting more without really expecting anything in particular? I had heard that the mussels were delicious. I LOVE mussels, but I was alone in that boat, and the 2 pounds of muscle portion seemed like a bit much for me at the time, so I figured I would come back another time. I ended up ordering some sort of fruity beer. It was pretty good. VERY sweet and bitter. Almost wine-like, but good. After I had gorged myself on my dinner, I was glad that I had gotten the fruity beer because I don't think I would have been able to continue drinking any other type of beer with my stuffed belly. For dinner, well, the menu didn't leave much for me to actually give you a name of what I had. So. For dinner, I had some sort of meatball, and something (beer?) swiss cheese blah dee blah. Yeah. That was the name of it, or soemthing like that. Thank you for giving me a name to call in for short. And ordering it? Do I call it meatball and you just know before I finish? Or do I finish the whole name (or rather, construction of the meal) of it? All it all, it was okay. The bread was a bit stiff, as it was toasted, and swallowed the meatballs, cheese and sauce. The fries (OH, SORRY! Frites!- They were fries, really) were not special. The sauces were special, though. I ordered horseradish and sesame mayo. I usually feel kinda bad getting mayo- like I should be making a more healthy choice for myself, but I LOVE sesame. The horseradish was good, but man, that sesame mayo was GREAT! Really, the food was eh. The beer was pretty good (I'm sure I'll like the regular wheat. Actually, I tried the black wheat, and it was really good! )- The ambience was nice- I liked the atmosphere a lot, even if we were getting eaten alive by mosquitos and had several visits by either separate spiders or the same one. I might change my mind when I go back for the mussels, but I thought the food was pretty mediocre. I had heard so much about the frites, and eh. They ARE open 'till 12:30, though. I like that, so there's more chance to win me over. I'm a late night diner, and I'll be back to give it another shot.
(3)Tim H.
I like this place for its two main draws; fries and beer. Yeah, I'm a simple guy, but they two these things incredibly well. The fries are always hot, the dipping sauces are always delicious, and the beers are always plentiful. The other menu items including the sandwiches and the crepes are good, but on occasions hit and miss. For instance the duck confit sandwich is excellent, but the last time I had the veal meatloaf it was cold (but tasty all the same). The place is always quite loud, and the delicate flower petals I call ears cannot handle the drunken screams which often echo throughout this place. Otherwise, it's a great place to grab a plate and a mug and sit back for a bit.
(3)Bryn K.
Great Mussels and Frites with so many dipping sauces it's mind reeling. My son loves their duck. Broad Ripple itself is a fun place to go out and have a great evening. This place shows Broad Ripple's uniqueness!
(5)Jo K.
Food is ok, but Dessert Crepes are amazing. Skip dinner and go for dessert crepes.
(4)Aboud Y.
Ok, I was thoroughly impressed. This place was great, and would survive anywhere (e.g., NYC, Chicago, San Fran) let alone in Broad Ripple, Indiana. Their mussels were tasty and well-prepared and they had a good variety of options / flavors. I had the Provencal with butter, shallots, garlic, and Chardonnay. C'est Magnifique! And the frites? Oh the frites! Could be the best fries I've ever had...ok, maybe not, but darn close. Golden and crispy on the outside and potato-y on the inside. Lots of good dipping sauces to pick from too (incl. homemade ketchup)...though I think these could have still been better. Ok, now the surprise showstopper of the night...the STEAK! Yes, the steak was absolutely perfect. Warm, tasty, and juicy. Absolutely delicious. I'd go back just for this. Add in a nice ambiance, decent service, and a good menu of Belgian style brews (try the Triple or Quad Ripple) and wines and we have a serious winner. My favorite restaurant near Indy/Fishers so far. And I didn't even have room for Nutella crepes for dessert. There will be a next time.
(4)Craig H.
I have been to Brugge four times. The first time was a pleasant experience for drinks and the fries. The second time was just for drinks. The third time I went I had the nerve to ask for a beer from the upstairs tap and the waiter absolutely flipped out. He said "If you're gonna be going upstairs all night then you should go sit up there. That affects my tip." I reasoned and said I was sorry to actually think I could order a beer from the upstairs tap of the same restaurant I was sitting in and he just kept going. Service was horrible all night. The fourth visit we sat upstairs and took about an hour to get a drink and same for food. We haven't been back since. IT is said that a place with such great food and beer has terrible service.
(2)Marina M.
Oh how I miss Brugge. Go there for the mussels, frites, and beer. I'm a big fan of crepes, but I'm not a fan of their crepes...I think the dinner crepes are VERY bland. The dessert crepes are better, but if you're looking for good dessert in Broad Ripple go to Rene's Bakery. I love the Provencal mussels. My favorite sauces for the frites are: fresh herb pesto, sea salt & vinegar, and poplar syrup &dijon (this one is my #1 choice). The place can get really busy on the weekends or during soccer games and no matter when you go the service is usually slow. So don't go there if you're in a hurry. But if you have time it's worth the wait.
(4)Nebiyu M.
The Brugge is a great place to pickup some wonderful mussels and pomme frites. However they continually disappoint by being out of their delicious Tripple de Ripple. The best local brew in the city....hands down. But its never available. My wife and I will stop in and if the Tripple isn't listed on the board we go elsewhere. This has happened three times in the past few months and I hope to one day have a meal.....and my preferred beer at Brugge.
(2)Brett B.
I absolutely love this place and I'll definitely be going more often once spring/summer rolls around, as their patio offers a nice vantage point for Monon Trail people-watching. As for the food, there are only two things that I actually eat when I go there-- the pomme frites (best in town, by a long shot) and the duck confit sandwitch, which is phenomenal. I've also tried the meatball marinara sandwich, which wasn't to my taste, but I have a feeling those who like meatballs would enjoy it. Let me reiterate-- each bite of the pomme frites with their homemade dipping sauces makes me do a little happy-dance in my seat. On to the beer: I can only comment on a few of them, but rest assured, they all rival the specialty Belgian beers that one can find in any upmarket liquor store. The Tripel De Ripple is a delight for the senses, and packs a punch as well. More than two will have you struggling to form complete sentences, so take it easy. I'm glad to hear that they've started bottling and distributing it as well. The white is a good all-around beer that goes well with most dishes, but it's not anything to write home about. The services, as usual, was excellent. Even when this place is packed (and I hope the new 2nd floor area has remedied this problem, haven't seen it yet) the servers are attentive and accurate. The only thing I wish for is more variety in the menu, but I can look past that if the stuff on the menu is first-rate, which it is. 5 stars!
(5)Chris R.
The beer and food are OK. Customer service.... well that sucks!!! Seriously, when you are a paying customer quit jerking people around and being rude. If it wasn't for the Triple de Ripple I would not go back.
(2)joe N.
Love this place. Great beers, pom frites , mussels, crepes and herring even. Awesome bit of Brugge right in Bradripple. When you cant go to Belgium go here instead!
(4)Greg M.
We had mussels and crepes - both very good. The beer was wonderful - Alpha King was one of the guest taps and I didn't order it - their beer was that good.
(5)Krisann W.
Delicious mussels and frites. Loved the broad range of flavor choices for both! Good beers from Belgium and great service. Nice outdoor seating area.
(4)Stephanie E.
I LOVE this place. I could live on the frites and mussels. Probably my favorite restaurant in Indy (and I've pretty much tried them all!)
(5)Giggli T.
Great food! ... My only issues was the service..VERY spotty. But the delicious food makes up for it. Started out w/ a Small Frites. It was great -- we got the curry and vinegar. Vinegar was better even tho it was basic. For entree, I got the mussels. Yea, the 2 pounds. I picked the Jamaican seasoning. For the fries, Curried mayo and Sweet Chili. Wow! Everything was delicious except the curried mayo. There were TONS of mussels. This one is definitely enough for 2 ppl. Will be back!!!!!
(4)Albertro F.
I'd give it 3.5 stars given the option, but I had to round down based on all the rave reviews. I found their beers to be good, bordering on ok. The pomme frites were nice, and all their sauces were fun, but service and time of delivery were pretty bad. I ordered a French onion soup (or was it Belgian?) that the waiter promptly forgot to put in. After my dining party was 1/3 way through their meals, I asked again about it. "Oh, I didn't know you wanted it." So he goes back and has the cookstaff make a fresh fucking soup. I know how it's done properly and if it's already kept hot, that should bang out in 3-5 minutes. If they were out, I would have gladly ordered something else. Point being, you don't make someone wait an extra 20 minutes to halfway carmelize onions. Eff that. The beer's ok, but beyond that, this place can go without my patronage.
(3)Adam L.
This is my go to spot for Pommes Frites and Mussels. A pound of mussels and a cone of fries is never a bad thing. Yeah, it's expensive, but totally worth it.
(5)Sherman X.
awesome beers (nice surprise); had fish stew and the sauce is outstanding; cheese plates tastes great too.
(5)Simon K.
If you have not made it to Brugge, it's about time you go. I would recommend going when you can stop and enjoy a delicious Tripple de Ripple, but even as a lunch spot when you must forgo this deliciousness, Brugge's excellent food makes up for it. I recommend the frites with your choice of dipping sauce. Don't be afraid to ask the waiter/waitress for advice choosing among the all-around delicious options. A small or medium order of frites also makes a great appetizer to share. Beyond that I love the sandwiches (excellent meatballs) as well as the stew. Of course being a belgian brasserie don't miss out on trying the crepes. Sweet or sour as your heart might desire at any moment in time, either way, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Sandi P.
Went here yesterday for late lunch/early dinner before Mellencamp show. It was first time I'd been to a Belgian restaurant and it didn't disappoint. The combination of their own Belgian beer and excellent food was great. Started with an order of frites with 3 dipping sauces (had garlic aoli, chili and vinegar) yum! - crispy and delicious. The beef and onion stew (carbonnade) was extremely rich and beefy - more soup than stew actually. It came with a nice hunk of bread to take advantage of the delicious broth. Also tried a crepe - surprised it came in a bowl, not wrapped up. The crepe (tasted like a thin tortilla) lined a bowl and was filled with artichokes, lots of portabello mushrooms and tomatoes - a good low fat or vegetarian choice. I had 2 white beers and husband had 2 black beers. Would have liked more but needed to pace ourselves for the rest of the night. Only disappointment - they don't sell the beer to go. Wish they had a place like this in Chicagoland.
(5)Princess P.
Disappointing food! The mussels, which they are supposedly famous for were flavorless and flat. Yucky! There was nothing belgian or french about the sausage sandwich, yuckie! The charcuterie plate was ok, but again, flavorless. Yuck again! The crepes are chewy. Yes, chewy and gummy, yuck! Fries were good, that's the only thing they got right. To be honest, the thing that made the lunch the worst was the long wait for food and the terrible service. We waited an hour for our food, that's really not acceptable even on a saturday. The waiter came over and said, we're popular, nothing we can do about it. Thanks buddy. Then he poured chili sauce on my shoe by accident and didn't say he was sorry. Hello??? I was wiping down my ruined shoes in front of him, and he just didn't care because I already paid. Two hours of hell. SPEND YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY ELSEWHERE!!!!!
(1)Greg S.
Went while visiting Indy on business. A great beer is Real Bad Kitty. Food was kind of dry but good. Overall a good experience.
(4)N M.
The brew their own belgium style ale (it tends to be a bit strong) have amzaing pomme frittes and steamed mussels. This is one of my absolute favorite places in Indianapolis.
(5)Denton J.
What a great place! Every time I go, I find something else to enjoy. This is a Belgian-inspired brewpub in the middle of Broad Ripple. Everything in the place is Belgian inspired, from the food, to the house-made craft brews, to the in-house sport of choice (European football). The beers are certainly Belgian style. Brewer Ted Miller is brewing flavorful and well-crafted Belgian style beers from the Trappist influenced Tripple de Ripple and Quadripple, to spiced holiday beers like Son of a Thunder Monkey and even a unique Saison made with Rose Petals, Saison D'Etre. Each time I visit, I find the beers to have gained in character and I get the impression that as more and more batches are brewed and more comfort is obtained with the brewing system, we'll continue to see outstanding Belgian inspired beers in the heart of Indianapolis. There's also a nice assortment of Belgian culinary stalwarts. The mussels and fries are superb. Each coming with a plethora of dipping sauce options. If you order the L'Enome (enormous) Frites, it comes with all ten dipping sauces and is perfect to share with several (four or more) people. The freshly made crepes are quite nice, as is the Belgian beef stew. In my communications with the employees at Brugge, it seems that they care about what they're doing and are trying to be true the vision of being a fantastic Belgian brewpub in Indianapolis. If I have one complaint, it's that they decided to open up after I moved away. Luckily, my parents are still in Indy and I try to make it back when I can. Hopefully I'll be able to stop in sometime and try a lambic or Flemish Red Ale made right in the heart of Indy. What a treat that would be!
(5)Ken K.
I've been to a ton of brewpubs in the past couple years, and this is definatley my favorite in Indianapolis, and one of my favorites in the country. The location itself is unique and fun. And since other reviewers have been complaining about the cramped space, somebody must have been listening. They recently purchased the space upstairs and are expanding. They are also buying more brewing equipment in Terra Haute in order to begin bottling their beers. Speaking of beer, whoever reviewed this place and said the beer is just ok obvioulsy doesn't care much for Belgians. This place routinely makes the best Belgians I've ever had. I especially love the dark, and my only complaint is that there is never more than two or three selections on tap at one time, and they're usually the same ones (light, dark, blonde). Maybe with the new equipment that will change. As for food, everything is delcious. The two-pounds of mussles are delicious in any sauce, and come with some of the best fries I've ever had. My only complaint is that I'm hungry again a few hours later. Maybe I need to try a sandwich or crepe to truly satisfy my hunger. For more details and more local brewpubs, visit: kingsbrewpubtour.com/Web…
(5)Paul G.
The food is amazing. I love taking friends and family here when they're visiting me - I live in Broad Ripple. Every time I've been, the service has been fantastic and prompt. Katie has been my server a couple of times and I normally trust her recommendation. I think I could eat the frites every day!
(5)Chris M.
Sometimes one just needs to have a Belgian style beer. There is just a special je ne sais quoi about the spicy aromatic fruity characteristics that are often found in this style that makes them so attractive to my palette. And yes, I learned that phrase in high school French class and thought I'd bust it out here. J'adore Brugge! Its pretty much a perfect brewpub experience. There is an all ages dining room area downstairs along with a small bar. I prefer to sit in the upstairs bar area, though. The decor and lighting is perfect for me. Sort of industrial and not bright. The food is top notch. I usually get the veal and pork meatloaf mitrailette, which is basically a sub style sandwich. The meatloaf is phenomenal and its covered with Roquefort cheese. The plate also comes absolutely covered with their frites. Some of the best fried potatoes I've had. You get to choose your own dipping sauces. Their house ketchup kind of sucks, but why would you choose that anyway when you can get bleu cheese, horseradish, hot curry, pesto or one of their other fun choices. I can't compare the mussels to any other mussels due to my inexperience with these shelled creatures. They are simply great though. The chili and red curry sauces they come out in could be eaten alone with some dipping bread and a spoon. back to the real reason this place exists, the beer. The Tripel de Ripple is my fave. Be careful though as I think its close to 10% ABV. They say they will only let you have two. Its still somehow highly drinkable. The Black ale is a close second. I like it because you'd expect it to taste like some dark porter you may have had, but its doing its own thing. Brugge always seems to have something new on tap too. They also have guest beers on tap. Always good micro brew options. I've heard people complain about the service. A lot actually. I have yet to have a bad experience. Maybe I'm lucky? Oh and they have a shuffleboard table. That is just cool as hell.
(5)Keri K.
I had such a bad experience there that it prompted me to write about it. I saw this on another post "A bunch of rude servers acting like wankers" and I couldn't agree more. I was completely underwhelmed. We were also there on a slow day, so I won't give them a pass for it being busy. Our server was far from helpful, not even looking at our table when she walked by, and the atmosphere was clunky, the bar had more of a theme than the restaurant, and didn't flow at all. I did have the pommes frites with my meal which were good, but I hated the beer I selected. I really can't imagine finding the motivation to go to a restaurant, wait forever to be helped, just to get pommes frites and a Diet Coke, which probably would be the only thing I would order the next time.
(1)Patrick G.
Went here for a late dinner. The service was probably the reason why this didn't get a 5 star, just very flaky. The pork tenderloin crepe was really savory and sweet. I would have preferred less goat cheese and more spicy mustard on it but that's just my love for the spice. But the main event here is definitely the Frites, some of the best potato I've ever had! The dipping sauces were amazing, I liked the Dijon and the Curry the best. The beers were great too. I really liked the copper surface on the tables too. Interior is nice. The wait staff just needs to work on their timing and ability to remember things just a bit more.
(4)Rob H.
Great food and fantastic belgian inspired beers. I've never had anything that wasn't very good. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that sometimes the service has been spotty.
(4)Jane H.
Some of the best food I have ever had. I love the scrambled egg, tomato, caramelized onion, and swiss crepe. The salads are also amazing. However, my all time favorite item has to be frites. The homemade frites are the best and the sauces are to die for. My personal favorites are the horseradish, garlic aioli, and the pesto, but you can't go wrong with any of them. Ted is known for not only brewing his own beer, but he also makes root beer, cream soda, and black cherry soda. All of which are wonderful. I also enjoy their iced tea. As for dessert, the Nutella crepe is my favorite. The Nutella offers a very sweet side to the dessert, while the raspberry sauce drizzled on top offers a more bitter taste. It's a great place for families, friends, and even loners. The atmosphere is great and it's always a great time. The service is always great too; I always try to request Squeak. Be sure to try this wonderful restaurant out!
(5)K Z.
We came to Indianapolis to visit friends and they took us on the most amazing culinary tour. Our first stop was at the Brugge Brasserie. All I can say is that it was amazing. Get the frites and beer battered cod crepe you will not be disappointed!! The beer goes without saying-it is yummy. Enjoy :-)
(4)Liz P.
Wow, what can I say about Brugge that wasn't said earlier by Denton J.? The mussels and frites are the house specialty. You can have your mussels cooked in many different types of broths. You also get to choose from many different dipping sauces for your frites. The beers are also very delicious - their Weisse beer is light and delicious with the mussels. The only downfall is the space itself. It is cramped below a coffee shop and even if you make reservations, be prepared to wait for a table. The space is also cramped (think: not too many tables) so you might end up only a foot or two from the next table. The space isn't for a claustrophobic diner. If they were to move to a larger location, I would definitely follow them. But as it is, I try not to go on weekends due to the long waits and lack of tables. When I'm hungry for mussels and frites, it's hard to make yourself wait over an hour for a table. Boo to that!
(5)Briana J.
Great place. You will like it, I am sure. Good atmosphere, good food and good times. Even though this is a brewpub-- the food is fresh and tasty. Denton J seems to have covered everything to check out his review---just be sure to try this place.
(5)Matthew B.
This is my sister's favorite place in Indy. They offer mussels in 7 different sauces, french fries with up to 12 dipping sauces, plenty of other soups and sandwiches, and 4 belgian-style microbrews made on the premises. The food is solid, the decor is fun, and the beer, while not quite as good as real belgian, is tasty and well-priced. If you want to convince out-of-town guests that Indy isn't a cowtown, this is a good spot. There aren't many tables, so watch out for the wait at night.
(4)Lydia W.
Great Belgian beer, delicious food. Go for the mussels, and if you want to be really specific, the chili mussels. And the frites. If you've got a group of four or more, get the L'Enorme frites, it comes with all the sauces, each of which are delicious in their own rite. The wait time for a table can be lengthy, depending on the time of day (near the dinner hour or no), but you can chill out with a beer while you wait.
(4)Christine B.
A great way to spend a summer's evening with a few friends is sitting outside here, with some frites, some mussels, and some of their excellent house-brewed beer. The wait is long, but worth it. Be sure to save room for one of their dessert crepes!
(5)Amber C.
The pomme frites are really good, they are served with so many sauce choices. It is a lot of fun to go with friends get the l'enorme and share, but you have to have at least 5 people for that because it is ...well, enormous! I love the butter and sugar crepe. I am not a fan of mussels, but my friends are and they like them, although they usually buy an extra bottle of wine to pour in the pot. The endive salad is also REALLY good. And the beer is excellent. I agree with another reviewer about the service, we have not had much luck with that and it is very frustrating. If the service matched the food, I would give them a 5.
(3)Jason L.
This place is in a really cool location for a nice lunch/ dinner outside. It's next to all the cafes and bistros in Broad Ripple, but the outdoor seating here is much better. At most of the other bistros, you feel like the drunk Broad Ripple hoards are walking right next to your table as you eat (because they ARE, you have to share the sidewalk with all the pedestrian traffic.) Brugge has its own private patio area. The only detractor is that later in the evening you have more and more cigars showing up. The food here is pretty good, and for the atmosphere, not too pricey (maybe it's pricey for Indy, but I'm used to Chicago prices). The menu is actually what you might find on a similar establishment in Belgium, although a LOT less expensive. At Brugge, fries seem to be included with everything. They're really good. However, ordering fries as an appetizer is certainly overkill. A return trip to try the mussels is definitely in order.
(4)Tim D.
Can't say enough good things about this brewpub. Great beers, fabulous crepes and the best fries anywhere. What is not to like? Love the pesto dipping sauce for the fries. Had the pork and veal meatloaf sandwich this trip and really enjoyed it. And, to top it off, right on the Monon trail, convenient for lunch during a bike ride!
(5)Ryan H.
One of the more recent additions to Broad Ripple's scarce dining landscape, and definitely one of the best. The beers here are, without a doubt, some of the best around. I'm a huge fan of the Farmer's Ale, which is a Belgian blond beer that is awesome in the summertime. They have some of the best sandwiches around, my favorite being the duck confit, a rare find for central Indiana. Here's the best part of their already-delicious sandwiches: they come surrounded by a pile of their homemade frittes (aka french fries, but not like your grandma's fries from your favorite corporate fast food spots, these things are incredible). The frittes come with a few dipping sauces, and it's not just ketchup and mustard. They do have ketchup, and it's homemade. They also have several other delightful dips, including homemade mayo, curry sauce, and garlic aioli. Also serving crepes, this place just bleeds Flemish. For anyone who's been to Belgium or appreciates the brews from that region, you'll love this place. Give it a try, and on a nice day/night, be sure to sit outside on the deck.
(5)Matthew F.
Give me a couple tripels, a bucket of mussels, a cone of frites with some mayo on the side and I'm golden. Its nice to have my belgian frite fix so close to home. Their tripel is fantastic as is their diamond kings of heaven sour ale (though you will likely need to go to a beer festival for that one). The rest of their beers range from OK to good.
(4)Adam M.
the food is decent. not phenomenal, but good enough. Maybe a little over priced. the first time i went, i had a mediocre experience. so basically, meh. after our second visit, we'll never go back. my wife and i took some out-of-town friends there for lunch. again, the food was good enough, but the service was terrible. i mean really, remarkably bad service. bad service, in itself is excusable. the real sin came when we tried to complain. the management didn't seem even a little concerned that we had a bad experience. the whole attitude of the place seemed to be that the customers were an inconvenience. if they were as busy as they claimed to be, maybe cooks shouldn't have been walking around the kitchen eating (which is a health code violation, by the way) and the servers shouldn't have been sitting down talking with their friends. go there if you're ok being treated like a door mat. the food may be pretty good, but without a decent wait staff, it just feels like you're spending too much money in any other college bar.
(2)Loren H.
Their killer steaks are strangely slept on. The beer, of course, is.some of the best this side of Brussels.
(5)Paige E.
Great beer. Get the tripel de ripple and some fries.
(4)Michele D.
The food was decent but can't live with the service. Won' t drop $80 for a casual dinner and be treated like I was a bother to them. Server was worse than McDonald's. Will not return. Too many options in Broad Ripple to give my hard earned cash to this establishment.
(1)Lara C.
My sister always complains about eating out in Indy (we both live in Chicago), and it's because her friends in Indy refuse to take her to places like Brugge! The ambiance and charm of the place is great in winter AND summer! The mussels are, of course, the star of the show there, as they should be (only complaint-the lavender on the Provencal mussels is a LITTLE heavy), the frites are perfectly cooked and accompanied by great dipping sauces (my favorites are the horseradish and the sherry vinegar). I have tried the duck confit sandwich twice and the second time was better than the first-the duck seemed fresher. The bier is absolutely brilliant, although I dislike the 2 beer limits on some of the brews, I can understand when it comes to a 10% alcohol content why they might want to cover their asses a little. I will find every excuse in the book to return here, and will keep going on about it until my sister forces her friends in Indy to try it as well!!!
(5)A. S.
Fantastic, not to be missed mussels. Was here for lunch today. Five stars just for this meal!
(5)James T.
Food = 2 Price = 2 Experience = 1 I really liked this place in the past. It's now a shell of it's former self. Slow service, bad attitude from the terrible server and fries that looked like they were from the bottom of the fryer. Mostly, it was to the terrible waitress that turned us off... she had a horrible attitude. P.S. the floor under our table looked like a disaster zone full of kids snacks left by the former user... the waitress didn't even offer to clean it up... THIS PLACE IS OFFICIAlLY OFF MY LIST!
(2)Michelle Q.
Perfect time of year for outdoor Moules/Frites and a flight. Brugges is my go to for meeting friends after work and sitting on the patio enjoying the night. The Moules are 2 pds of deliciousness and large enough to share. I order the herbs de provence with extra bread and it is the perfect size for 2. The frites have so many options for dips but are equally yummy without. I opted for the horseradish and blue cheese which were amazing. The beer flights are a great way to try a variety. Usually share these with a friend but also nice size for solo. As these rotate don't be shy to try something new. I've enjoyed most and the best part is you can still order a larger size if you find one you love. The waitstaff is really pleasant and the location is excellent.
(4)Kati G.
I love trying the different tips and sauces for the pommes frites. The beer is tasty and I never leave until I've had the raspberry-Nutella crepe.
(5)Jeff K.
The food is great and the beer is even better. In my very small, humble opinion, Brugge is the unsung hero of the Indianapolis beer industry. They have been around for a really long time and have always been one of my favorite spots in indy!
(5)John B.
Cool place. The fries and sauces were great. Not a huge fan of the beer types, but that's a preferential thing, not a mark against them per se. I'm sure their beers are great for what they are. Got the flight of their home brews. I ordered the steak frites. Loved the frites, steak was a poor cut. Not sure if that's the traditional steak & frites cut or just a cheap steak. Whatever the case, a bit chewy and not too great overall. The frites saved the day, though, so all was well. Would go back, but probably won't think to do so on my own.
(3)Andrew V.
My new favorite restaurant in Indy. I lived in Belgium back in the day, and this place takes me back to streetside friteries selling mitraillettes, only these are BETTER! They have a duck confit mitraillette. Are you kidding me? So so so good. The fries are perfect, the beer is outstanding and Belgish (which is a word I made up meaning "a reasonable facsimile of something actually from Belgium), and for kids, they have chicken fingers that will make you cry out in ecstasy. Next time, I'm getting the mussels, because... who am I kidding. I'll have that duck mitraillette every day for the rest of my life, however short that will be after eating a duck confit sandwich loaded with frites.
(5)Veronica B.
The food here is great. I love the frittes and all the different dipping sauces. However, the best part of this restaurant is the Tripel de Ripple. It is, hands down, my favorite beer. Shame they limit you to two, but the with high abv, I understand why. It's right off of the Monon, and I love to stop in for a beer after a long bike ride.
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