De Goei Goesting, Seafood restaurant in Hasselt, Belgium
De Goei Goesting is a seafood and French-Belgian restaurant on the Zuivelmarkt square in Hasselt, Belgium. The menu changes four times a year and features classics like sole, beef tenderloin, and lobster, along with steak tartare and a wide selection of Burgundy wines.
The restaurant has been a fixture in Hasselt for over 20 years, run by owners Dirk Hendrickx and Fabienne Cuypers since the beginning. In 2017, the space was fully renovated, though the spirit of the place stayed the same.
The name De Goei Goesting is a Flemish expression meaning something like genuine desire or real pleasure at the table. This attitude shows in how guests tend to eat here: slowly, sharing small dishes and enjoying wine with no rush.
The restaurant is open on weekdays from lunchtime through the evening, and on weekends from morning until late. There is a nearby parking garage, and guests who book online often receive a code that reduces the parking cost.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant also serves breakfast and a high tea in the afternoon, which is unusual for a seafood restaurant. Groups can book a dedicated space called the Piazza, which fits up to 40 or 50 guests and can be set up with a custom menu.
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