Oostende in Belgium.

Storm sits in the upper tier of Belgian French dining, with a Gault & Millau score that reflects consistent, classical technique. This is a premium-budget restaurant where the kitchen's discipline shows in every course—no shortcuts, no compromise on ingredient quality. Service is attentive and paced, building an evening that feels intentional rather than rushed. The room is calm and unadorned, letting the food carry the conversation. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any meal where you want to feel looked after by people who know what they're doing. Oostende's culinary reputation has grown, and Storm sits at its heart.

Thermae Palace is a working thermal hotel — not just a spa resort with rooms, but a genuine Belle Époque building that still functions as Oostende's civic bathing house. The thermal waters are the draw: you can do a single-session visit or book rooms and spend two or three days moving between pool, sauna, and restaurant. The rooms are mid-range comfortable, some with sea views; the restaurant is reliable for dinner without pretence. It's mid-budget, so it avoids the business-hotel feel of bigger seafront chains and the self-conscious styling of smaller boutique places. Best for a partner weekend (spa + dinner + walk the promenade), a family long weekend, or a solo retreat. The thermal wing can get busy during school holidays, so book ahead if you want peace.

Haut, een knipoog naar haute cuisine én de hoogte (28ste verdiep) van het restaurant op de bovenste verdieping van SKY Tower One in Oostende.