Regional products: the taste of Middelkerke
Behind the lively promenade stretches the green hinterland of Middelkerke, with polder villages such as Leffinge, Slijpe and Lombardsijde where plenty of delicious farm and regional products are waiting to be discovered.
- Fresh from the farm: in the polder country around Middelkerke, the farms make artisanal farmhouse ice cream, grow delicious strawberries and produce honey and Limousin beef, much of it carrying the 100% West-Vlaams quality label.
- Locally brewed beers: Middelkerke has no fewer than three local brewers making their own regional beers, which you can sample in many cafés and restaurants along the coast and in the hinterland.
- Fresh from the North Sea: as a coastal town, the day-fresh catch is on the menu here too, from the fine grey shrimp and fresh North Sea fish to mussels, served in the many brasseries and fish restaurants along the promenade.
- A farm picnic: a lovely way to taste the region is a farm picnic or a cycle or walking route through the polder hinterland, past the farm shops and fine addresses of the area.
Restaurants
For many people, not having to cook is one of the greatest luxuries of a holiday, and the Belgian coast offers plenty of opportunity for it.
- For every occasion: settle in at a pancake house, a brasserie, a restaurant or a cosy bistro. From a quick portion of chips or a waffle to a carefully prepared multi-course dinner, in Middelkerke there's something in every price range.
- Specialities of the coast: be sure to try the regional classics such as mussels, the fine Flemish grey shrimp (delicious in a shrimp croquette), fresh North Sea fish and the many local beers.
- Current opening times: for an overview with details and opening hours for each restaurant in Middelkerke, see Resto.
- From the hinterland: Middelkerke is more than just the promenade. In the broad polder country behind the coast you'll find welcoming farms and village addresses that make full use of fresh local produce.
Terraces
Thirsty after a warm day, tired from an outing, or simply fancy a drink? In the centre of Middelkerke you can stop by all day long.
- For every thirst: all day long they pour soft drinks, beer, cocktails and more, exactly as you fancy.
- The right spot: settle down at one of the many convivial terraces or cafés in the centre, out in the sun, in the shade or sheltered from the wind.
- Convivial into the night: at the bar or around the table, with friends or to meet new people, enjoy the atmosphere and let yourself be spoilt into the small hours.