Brussels Bistro Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Brussels Bistro, a delightful escapade into modern European cuisine right in the heart of Laguna Beach. This charming establishment offers a fusion of classic Belgian flavors with a contemporary twist, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

The menu at Brussels Bistro is a celebration of hearty dishes and innovative vegetarian options, catering to a wide array of palates. Savor the rich, authentic tastes of Belgian waffles and mussels, or indulge in their selection of artisanal cheeses. The ambiance is casual yet vibrant, ideal for a family dinner or an evening out with friends, especially during their lively happy hour specials.

With accommodating features like outdoor seating, wheelchair accessibility, and a dog-friendly policy, Brussels Bistro invites everyone to share in a rewarding dining experience. Come, enjoy a blissful meal, and make lasting memories at this culinary gem.

Appetizers

Kumamoto

A mild brine with a strong Summer Lettuce flavor and hints of cucumber melon. A delicious bivalve treat!

$4.00

Kusshi

A briny flavor to start with notes of a ripe Bose Pear with a sweet full meat

$4.00

Fanny Bay

White sugar sweetness with a light brine finish and earthy organic undertones

$4.00

Degustation Tasting Plate

Two of each

$20.00

Cream Of Asparagus Soup

$8.00

Mushroom Soup

$12.00

Imported Sliced Meats Cheese

Daily selection

$16.00

Bitterballen

small meat croquettes

$9.00

Small Cheese Croquettes

$13.00

Small North Sea Shrimp Croquettes

$17.00

Small Croquettes Degustation

2 of each kind

$16.00

Escargot Served In Shell

with herb garlic butter

$14.00

Large Shrimp Sauteed In Herb Garlic Butter

$15.00

Bacon Wrapped Brie

$14.00

Octopus Carpaccio

$14.00

Portion Of Belgian Fries

with a duo a homemade sauces

$8.00

Portion Of Belgian Fries Tasting

$8.00

Sauces

Homemade barbecue, truffle, mayonnaise, andalouse, cocktail, curryketchup, ketchup, garlic, samourai

$0.50

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

$9.00

Belgian Endive Salad

with gouda cheese and ham

$8.00

Mediterranean Quinoa

Quinoa, olives, tomato, zucchini, sundried tomato, caper

$18.00

Beet Salad

Carrots, goat cheese, and beet cappuccino

$18.00

Caesar Salad

$8.00

Salade Liegeoise

warm string beans, bacon, potatoes, onions, vinegar sauce

$8.00

Quinoto

Quinoa, broccoli, zucchini, sprouts, parmesan cheese, Almond butter

$18.00

Veggie Ball

Carrot and coconut sauce, steamed vegetables

$18.00

Steamed Vegetables

$7.00

Mixed Salad

$5.00

Grimbergen Double 6.5

$8.00

Bavik 5.2

$7.00

Single Duvel 6.8

$9.00

Chouffe Houblon 9

$11.00

Hoegaarden 5

$7.00

Affligem Blonde 7

$10.00

Leffe Blonde 6.5

$8.00

Chimay Blanche 8

$11.00

Mc Chouffe 8

$11.00

Maredsous 8

$9.00

Blanche De Bruxelles 4.5

$7.00

Wittekerke 5

$7.00

Duvel 8.5

$10.00

Duvel Tripel Hop 9.5

$11.00

Tripel Karmeliet 8.4

$12.00

Delirium Tremens 8.5

$12.00

Maredsous 10, 10

$11.00

Chouffe Blonde 8

$11.00

Piraat Ale 9

$9.50

Greens Tripel Blonde 8

$13.00

Stella Artois 5.2

$7.00

Rince Cochon 8.5

$11.00

Kwak 8

$13.00

Vanderghinste Oud Bruin 5.5

$12.00

Grimbergen Blonde 6.7

$8.00

Cuvee Des Trolls 7

$9.00

La Duchesse De Bourgogne 6.2

$12.00

St Bernardus Abr 12, 10.5

$11.00

Bitburger NonAlcoholic 0

$5.00

Chimay Red 7

$13.00

Chimay Blue 9

$14.00

Orval 6.2

$13.00

Rochefort 6, 7.5

$13.00

Rochefort 8, 9.2

$13.00

Rochefort 10, 11.3

$14.00

Westmalle Dubble 7

$14.00

Westmalle Tripel 9.5

$14.00

Strawberry 4.1

$14.00

Framboise 2.5

$14.00

Peche 2.5

$14.00

Kriek 3.5

$14.00

Gueuze 5.2

$14.00

Cassis 3.5

$14.00

Pomme 3.5

$14.00

Kasteel Rouge 8

$13.00

Cider Stella 4.5

$7.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop

Chambord, Absolut Citron, Simple Syrup and Lemon Juice

$12.00

Raspberry Cosmo

Raspberry Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry and lime Juice

$12.00

Espresso Martini

Frangelico, Vanilla Vodka and a Shot of Espresso

$12.00

Mango Martini

Mango Rum, Mango Nectar and Pineapple Juice

$12.00

Moscow Mule

Stoli Vodka, Ginger Beer and Lime

$12.00

Organic Margarita

Orange, Lemon, Lime, Triple Sec and Abreogo Tequila, Agave Syrup

$12.00

Manhattan

Makers Mark, Sweet Vermouth, Bitter and Cherry

$12.00

Four Grain Old Fashion

Rye, Orange Slice, Sugar, Bitter and Drunken Sherry

$13.00

Cucumber Basil Martini

Absolute Citron, Cucumber, Basil, Simple Syrup and Triple Sec

$13.00

White Linen

Gin, Cucumber, Elderflower and Lemon

$12.00

Beer List

Main Menu

Large Cone Of Fries

$6.00

Brussels Sprouts

Coppa chips, mustard espuma, onions confit, micro mix, balsamique glaze

$12.00

Escargots

Served in the shell with herbed garlic butter

$14.00

Cheese Croquettes

$13.00

Bitterballen

$9.00

Mushroom Soup With Puff Pastry

Chicken broth, mushroom, cream

$12.00

Zucchini Soup

Veggie broth, zucchini, onion

$8.00

Caesar Salad

Heart of romaine, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing

$9.00

Belgian Endive

Endive, tomato, green onion, blue cheese, ham, grain mustard dressing

$12.00

Kale And Goat Cheese

Goat cheese, baby kale, cranberries, cherry tomatoes, almond, avocado, ponzu dressing

$12.00

Mediterranean Quinoa

Quinoa, cucumber, carrot, green cabbage, mint, mixed greens, tomato, dried fruits, peanuts, spicy dressing

$12.00

Beet

Carrot, beet, goat cheese, radish, mixed greens, micro mix, cider vinegar

$16.00

Garlic Shrimps

$7.00

Roasted Salmon

$8.00

Chicken

$5.00

Anchovies

$3.00

Avocado

$2.00

Burger

8oz beef patty, Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions and endive, lettuce on a crispy ciabatta, Belgian fries

$16.00

Veggie Burger

Veggie patty Beyond Meat, tomato, lettuce, avocado, on a brioche bun, mixed greens

$12.00

Boeuf Bourguignon

24hour slow cooked beef in red wine sauce, bacon, carrot, mushroom, pearl onion

$26.00

Meatballs

Beef and pork meatballs Liege style, sweet and sour sauce

$21.00

Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

Beef and pork meatballs, tomato, onion, garlic

$19.00

Half Baby Back Ribs

24hour slow cooked baby back ribs honey, chili spices, Chimay Red beer, mixed greens

$27.00

Creamy Chicken

Creamy chicken and mushroom sauce served over puff pastry

$24.00

Salmon

Slow cooked salmon, leek, white wine, lemon, fish broth, onion, tomato, green onion, ponzu

$26.00

Trout Almondine

8 oz trout, almond, garlic butter, fresh spinach

$23.00

Natural

Celery, onion and butter

$16.00

Mariniere

Natural white wine and garlic

$17.00

Blue Cheese

Natural cream and blue cheese

$18.00

Cream And Garlic

Natural cream and garlic

$18.00

Yellow Curry

Natural yellow curry and cream

$18.00

Green Curry

Natural green curry and coconut milk

$18.00

Provencal

Natural tomatoes, basil and pastis

$18.00

White Beer

Natural cream and white beer

$17.00

Bolognese

Beef and pork, tomato sauce, Gruyere cheese

$16.00

Carbonara

Bacon, cream, Parmesan cheese

$16.00

Belgian Mac Cheese

Gruyere cheese, bechamel sauce

$14.00

Lasagna Bolognese

Ground pork, ground beef, tomato sauce, garlic, Gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, ham

$16.00

Roasted Cauliflower

$5.00

Roasted Zucchini Sundried Tomatoes

$5.00

Green Beans

$5.00

Spinach

$5.00

Mixed Greens

$5.00

Fettuccini

$3.00

Fingerling Potatoes

$3.00

White Rice

$3.00

Pommes Duchesse

$3.00

Potato Croquettes

$3.00

Mashed Potatoes

$3.00

Small Cone Of Fries

$4.00

Artisan Bread Butter

$3.00

Louis De Sacy Originel, Champagne, France

$69.00

Louis De Sacy Rose, Champagne, France

$48.00

Perelada, Brut Reserva, Cava, Spain

$9.00

Perelada, Brut Rose, Cava, Spain

$12.00

Chateau La Sable Rose 2018, Luberon, France

$11.00

Chardonnay, Macon Vinzelles, Burgundy, France

$14.00

Chardonnay, Old Vine, California

$8.00

Chardonnay San Simeon, Monterrey, California

$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, La Jaja De Jau, Pays DOc, France

$9.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Marisco The Ned, New Zealand

$11.00

Muscadet, Sevre Et Maine, France

$11.00

Domaine Les Cailloux, Bordeaux, France

$12.00

Pinot Grigio, Villa Alena, Italy

$10.00

Pinot Noir, The Ned, New Zealand

$14.00

Pinot Noir, Fury, New Zealand

$62.00

Merlot, La Jaja De Jau, Pays D Oc, France

$9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, La Jaja De Jau, Pays D Oc, France

$9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vine, California

$8.00

Chateau Neuf Du Pape, Hommage Du Rhone

$66.00

Cotes Du Rhone Villages, Pierre Rougon, Rhone, France

$10.00

Malbec, Qaramy Latido, Mendoza, Argentina

$12.00

Chateau Du Trianon, St. Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

$85.00

Chateau Clauzet, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France

$72.00

Chateau Du Tertre Margaux, Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, France

$105.00

Hoegaarden 5

$7.00

Bavik 5.2

$7.00

Single Duvel 6.8

$9.00

St Bernardus Tripel 8

$10.00

Tripel Karmeliet 8.4

$8.00

Cuvee Des Trolls 7

$11.00

Grimbergen Dubbel 6.5

$8.00

Turtleneck Belgian Style Triple 9

$7.00

Gimme IPA 7.2

$6.00

St Bernardus Prior 8, 8

$10.00

Blanche De Bruxelles 4.5

$9.00

Wittekerke 5

$7.00

Duvel 8.5

$10.00

Duvel Tripel Hop 9.5

$11.00

Delirium Tremens 8.5

$11.00

La Chouffe Blonde 8

$11.00

Piraat Ale 10.5

$10.00

Greens Tripel Blonde 8.5

$13.00

Stella Artois 5

$7.00

Rince Cochon 8.5

$11.00

Kwak 8.4

$13.00

St. Bernardus Abt 12, 10

$12.00

Bitburger NonAlcoholic 0

$5.00

Chimay White 8

$13.00

Chimay Red 7

$13.00

Chimay Blue 9

$14.00

Orval 6.9

$13.00

Rochefort 6, 7.5

$13.00

Rochefort 8, 9.2

$13.00

Rochefort 10, 11.2

$14.00

Westmalle Dubbel 7

$14.00

Westmalle Tripel 9.5

$14.00

Cider Stella 4.5

$7.00

Kasteel Rouge 8

$13.00

Framboise Lindemans 2.5

$14.00

Peche Lindemans 2.5

$14.00

Kriek Lindemans 4

$14.00

Strawberry Lindemans 4.1

$14.00

Cassis Lindemans 3.5

$14.00

Pomme Lindemans 3.5

$14.00

Gueuze Lindemans 5

$14.00

Vanderghinste Oud Bruin 5.5

$12.00

La Duchesse De Bourgogne 6

$12.00

Rocococktail

If it is not Baroque, dont fix it. Gin, poire, lemon, rhubarb, Brut Rose. Offdry and floral

$14.00

No Hay Remedio

Silver Tequila, Aperol, lime, cherry. Nostalgic and comforting

$12.00

Fete Des Jardins

Vodka, Campari, strawberry, lemon, honey. Tempered sweetness

$12.00

Young Queen Bee

Bulleit Rye, lemon, honey, maraschino, mint. Mellow and rejuvenating

$13.00

Martine

A Belgian spin on the traditional Martinez Genever, Vermouth, Luxardo, Orange Bitters. Food friendly and satisfying

$12.00

Zombies In The Park

An ultrafresh twist on the classic Tiki cocktail. Cucumberinfused rum, lime, pineapple, basil, bitters

$13.00

White Sangria

White wine, peach schnapps, lemon, orange, strawberries. Light and refreshing

$10.00

Kombucha

nonalcoholic beverage fermented, lightly effervescent tea

$8.00

Mousse Au Chocolat

$8.00

Warm Thin Apple Tart

With custard vanilla ice cream

$10.00

Vanilla Ice Cream

With warm Belgian chocolate sauce whipped cream

$10.00

Warm Sugar Tart

Served with coffee ice cream

$8.00

Crepes With Belgian Chocolate

With vanilla ice cream whipped cream

$9.00

Crepes Flambees

With orange liquor vanilla ice cream

$12.00

Brussels Waffle

$6.00

Belgian Coffee

Cognac, Godiva dark chocolate liquor, Kahlua whipped cream

$10.00

Brussels Coffee

Baileys, Godiva dark and white chocolate liquor, hazelnut liquor whipped cream

$10.00

Happy Hour Drinks

Everyday from 3pm to 5pm

Monday Beer Day

Get a free glass with your bottled beer purchase

Tuesday All You Can Eat Mussels

All you can eat mussels and fries

$29.00

Sunday Burger Day

Get a free happy hour beer with you choice of burger Belgian burger, veggie burger, salmon burger, mitraillette, hot dog,..

Weekly Specials

Happy Hour Menu

Bitterballen

$5.00

Small Cheese Croquettes

$5.00

Portion Of Fries 1 Sauce

$5.00

House Wine

$5.00

Bavik

$5.00

Hoegaarden

$5.00

Leffe Blonde

$5.00

Grimbergen Double

$5.00

Belgian Chocolate Mousse

$7.00

Vanilla Ice Cream

with warm Belgian chocolate sauce and whipped cream

$10.00

Warm Thin Apple Tart

with custard and vanilla ice cream

$10.00

Belgian Chocolate Lava Cake

with creme anglaise

$10.00

Warm Sugar Tart

served with coffee ice cream

$8.00

Crepes

with Belgian chocolate, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream

$9.00

Crepes Flambees

with orange liquor and vanilla ice cream

$12.00

Brusselss Waffle

$6.00

Belgian Winter

Baileys Irish cream, Grand Marnier

$10.00

Black Fly

Sambuca Romano and Three coffee beans

$10.00

Belgian Coffee

Cognac, Godiva dark chocolate liquor, Kahlua and whipped cream

$10.00

Belgian Mocha

Kahlua, Godiva dark chocolate liquor, Kahlua and whipped cream

$10.00

Brussels Coffee

Baileys, Godiva dark and white choco liq., Hazelnut liquor, whipped cream

$10.00

American Coffee

$3.00

Espresso

$3.00

Double Espresso

$5.00

Desserts

Wine List

Louis De Sacy Originel, Champagne, France

$69.00

Louis De Sacy Rose, Champagne, France

$44.00

Baron De Luze, Blanc De Blancs, Bordeaux, France

$9.00

Cremant De Bourgogne Brut Rose, Meursault, France

$12.00

Chardonnay, Onehope, California

support breast cancer

$10.00

Chardonnay Macon Vinzelles, Burgundy, France

$12.00

Chardonnay Pouilly Fuisse, Dom De Fussiacus, Burgundy, France

$32.00

Chardonnay, Silver Creek, California

$8.00

Sauvignon Blanc Le Relais Gai, Bordeaux, France

$8.00

Sancerre Domaine Naudet, Loire, France

$15.00

Chablis 2015, Domaine Des Geneves, Burgundy, France

$56.00

Muscadet Grenouille, Domaine De La Grenaudiere, Sevre Maine, Loire, France

$32.00

Pinot Grigio Onehope, Italy

support pet adoption

$10.00

Pinot Gris Kuehn, Alsace, France

$12.00

Miradou, Cotes De Provence Rose, France

$10.00

Pinot Noir, Clos De La Combe, Burgundy, France

$60.00

Pinot Noir, Hautes Cotes De Beaune, Domaine Chevrot, Burgundy, France

$14.00

Bordeaux Blend Chateau Darthus, Bordeaux, France

$8.00

Red Blend, Onehope, California

support Veterans

$12.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Creek, California

$8.00

Chateauneuf Du Pape, Domaine Pere Caboche, Rhone, France

$36.00

Grenache Syrah Blend Chateau De Bord Laudun, Cotes Du Rhone, France

$12.00

Malbec, Cuvelier Los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina

$14.50

Chateau Trianon, St Emilion Grand Cru 2010, Bordeaux, France

$85.00

Chateau Coutelin Merville, Saint Estephe 2010, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France

$72.00

Chateau Du Tertre, Grand Cru Classe, Margaux 2008, Bordeaux, France

$105.00

Nature

Served with powdered sugar, butter, nutella, jam and maple syrup

$6.00

Maple Syrup

$6.00

Chantilly

Whipped cream

$8.00

Nutella

$8.00

Mikado

Ice cream and hot chocolate

$9.00

Strawberry

Strawberries and whipped cream

$9.00

Banana

Banana, hot chocolate, whipped cream

$9.00

Side Of Chocolat

$3.00

Scoop Of Ice Cream

$2.00

Side Of Strawberries

$4.00

Side Of Whipped Cream

$2.00

Brusselss Benedict

Poached egg, tomato, spinach and hollandaise sauce

$12.00

Mushroom

Ham, cheese, green onions

$12.00

Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon, baby spinach salad

$14.00

Veggie

Ratatouille

$12.00

Gluten Free Waffle

Served with powdered sugar, butter, nutella, jam and maple syrup

$6.00

Granola

Yogurt, fruits, honey, nuts

$8.00

Breakfast