BXL Cafe

4.7

951 Reviews

$31 to $50

Belgian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Located in the heart of Times Square, BXL Café has been proudly serving the finest Belgian beer and cuisine since 2004. With our dark wood decor, comfortable banquettes and delicious beer selection, we pride ourselves in being a little oasis at the crossroads of the world for after-work locals as well as home sick Belgians.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Belgian
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00–04:00
Phone number
(212) 768-0200
Website
http://www.bxlrestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
125 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Area
Midtown West
Cross Street
6th and Broadway
Parking details
None
Public transit
Times Square Subway station/Bryant Park Subway station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Cuvee BXLUS$6.00
Our house beer. Brussels-style amber ale brewed with curacao orange peel, coriander, and grains of paradise. Dry citrus flavor with a clean finish. An excellent session beer. 6%
Duvel SinglUS$8.00
Slightly lighter than the original Duvel. Pale golden ale, Very refreshing. Breendonk, Belgium. 6.8%
Stella ArtoisUS$6.00
Crisp, clean lager. Pale golden color and light on the palate. Leuven, Belgium. 5%
HoegaardenUS$7.00
Original Belgium Wheat beer with orange peel and coriander 5.2%
Leffe BlondUS$7.00
Blond ale, sweet and malty. Pale golden color, fruity aroma. Slightly bitter finish. Leuven, Belgium. 6.6%
MalheurUS$12.00
Dark brown ale with beautiful and rocky 'café latte' light brown foam. Flavors of sweet barley, touches of nuts and brown candy sugar, bitter-sweet warm aftertaste
Houblon ChouffeUS$9.00
Belgian triple IPA. Floral aroma, hoppy finish. 9%
PalmUS$8.00
The original Belgian Amber Ale. Crisp and clean with a long beer. 5.4%
Chimay 500 TripelUS$11.00
Brewed to celebrate Chimay's 500th anniversary. Amber and dry tripel with a pleasantly spicy finish on the palate. Scourmont, Belgium. 8.5%
Gulden DraakUS$10.00
Strong dark ale with fluffy head. Clean malty flavors with hint of dried fruit 10.5%
FlightsUS$10.00
Make your own flight! choose from all our draft beers, including rotatings
- Flight of 3US$10.00
- Flight of 5US$15.00

What 951 people are saying

BXL Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BXL Cafe offers a vibrant, European experience with "very good food" and "excellent service." Known for its "amazing mussels" and "great selection of Belgian beers," it's a favorite pre-theater spot. The cozy ambiance is lively, albeit loud. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity and bustling atmosphere.

951 Reviews

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Maureen
New York City44 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyed French onion soup. Portion sizes were good on mussels and the caesar salad was quite large. However, the salad had way too much dressing that I could eat most of it. Would recommend getting dressing in the side
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
3.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was great evening, empty restaurant. The dishes came in one time, but we ask to separate it. It’s ok for one shot
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Isabelle VIP
New York City62 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great dinner at the BXL cafe. Authentic Belgian cuisine and great service
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Cyndi VIP
Washington DC35 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wanted a hot soup on a cold evening. The French Onion soup was perfect. Great salad with goat cheese. Exactly what I was looking for.
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Mark
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of our favorite local haunts near Times Square, without the tourists. Good traditional Belgian cuisine, especially the mussels.
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Sherry
New York City35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my go-to pre-theater restaurant. Service is always great. Food is always delicious. It's a limited menu, but that works in its favor. Everything they make is delicious. It's really lovely in the heart of the theater district to go to a non-touristy restaurant that feels like a neighborhood bar and restaurant. The fries are always outstanding. French onion soup is a sure bet. And not surprisingly, the cheese plate was the hit of the night. Desserts are consistently good, we've had the chocolate mousse and of course, because it's a Belgian restaurant, the waffles are always great.
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Steve VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and a cozy location right in mid town - genuine Belgian / French cuisine
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R.Bobby
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Going to Town Hall being right next door was a wonderful thing. The wait staff are attractive and friendly. Food delicious. Wonderful experience.
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Elizabeth
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Dinner was very good but restaurant is very loud.
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carol
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding mussels!! Great service! Excellent coffee and homemade chocolate mousse!
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FAQs

BXL Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 768-0200.

BXL Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 951 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

125 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross Street
6th and Broadway
Area
Midtown West
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00–04:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Belgian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Times Square Subway station/Bryant Park Subway station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.bxlrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(212) 768-0200

BXL Cafe

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About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Steak Frites

Steak à Cheval

Frites

Menu

Draft Beers

Cuvee BXLUS$6.00

Duvel SinglUS$8.00

Stella ArtoisUS$6.00

HoegaardenUS$7.00

Leffe BlondUS$7.00

MalheurUS$12.00

Houblon ChouffeUS$9.00

PalmUS$8.00

Chimay 500 TripelUS$11.00

Gulden DraakUS$10.00

FlightsUS$10.00

What 951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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