John Dory in Ghent: photos, reviews

About

John Dory captures the essence of contemporary dining in Ghent, offering a delightful fusion of cozy ambiance and exceptional cuisine. With an impressive Google rating of 4.8, this restaurant is renowned for its surprising flavors and high-quality dishes, primarily featuring fish paired with a curated selection of wines. The setting is elegantly understated, providing an intimate atmosphere complemented by a beautifully arranged interior.

Patrons can enjoy a relaxed dining experience, either inside or on the outdoor terrace, where reservations are accommodating even at the last minute. The attentive and passionate staff enhance the dining journey, serving up a fine array of beverages including cocktails and coffee, perfectly suited to accompany both lunch and dinner.

Although the wine list could use some expansion, particularly in the sparkling options, the available wines by the glass are carefully chosen to be light and under 12% alcohol. For those seeking a complete culinary adventure, the appetizers offered before the meal are a delightful prelude to the superbly plated main courses.

Whether you're in for a casual outing or a refined evening, John Dory is a highly recommended spot that promises a marvelous dining experience characterized by wonderful flavors and a beautiful setting.

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Cozy

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible seating

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Gent Reep

Bus stop 86 m walk

Reep

Bus stop 85 m walk

Gent Kapucijnenham

Bus stop 236 m walk

Gent Duivelsteen

Tram stop 218 m walk

4.8

based on 167 reviews

Google

4.8/5 149 reviews

Facebook

5/5 18 reviews

Andre van Maaswaal

Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

We hebben last minute kunnen reserveren en genoten van het eten. We kozen voor het 5-gangen menu en alle gerechten waren verrassend van smaak en goede kwaliteit. Vooraf kregen we een aantal kleine hapjes. Aardig en bevlogen personeel en relaxte sfeer. Interieur doet wat kil en sober aan. Punt ter verbetering is de wijnkaart. Deze is als het gaat om de witte, niet mousserende wijn te summier. De wijnen per glas zijn licht en nog geen 12% in alchoholpercentage. Maar resumé, een heel fijne en geslaagde avond gehad.

Charlotte De Groeve

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Aangenaam verrast! Heel lekker en gezellig!

Pieter-Jan De Lombaerde

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Super ervaring in een prachtige setting. Een aanrader voor wie eens echt in de watten wil worden gelegd. Voor wie van buiten Gent komt: het restaurant ligt nabij parking Reep.