
Four
Antwerp
Restaurant in Antwerp, Belgium
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Friday lunch for a low-commitment introduction to this riverside newcomer, where the warehouse setting and unconfirmed menu make it a riskier choice than award-backed peers like Zilte. Best for diners who prioritize views and a casual vibe over documented kitchen pedigree.
About Four
Four is a venue in Antwerp with a limited weekly schedule: it is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday; open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday from 6 PM to 12 AM; and open Friday from 12 PM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 11 PM. Beyond those hours and a smart-casual dress code, key planning details such as cuisine style, menu format, pricing, chef background, reservation process are not specified. If you are choosing between Four and another option such as Zilte, confirm current availability, menu details, booking requirements directly before you go.
The Room and Setting
Four is listed in Antwerp. Specific address details, neighborhood positioning, interior design, views, room layout are not detailed. Plan your visit around the published opening times and leave room to confirm transportation and arrival details through the venue directly. If you are comparing it with other dining rooms, focus on practical fit: the service days are limited, Friday is the only day with a midday opening.
What to Expect on the Plate
The cuisine style, chef background, menu structure, signature dishes, pricing for Four are not specified. That makes it difficult to assess value, formality, or whether the experience is better suited to a quick meal, a longer dinner, or a special occasion. If you're considering Four alongside U Eat & Sleep Antwerp or B23, check the current menu and reservation details directly before committing.
Reservations: Booking requirements are not specified, so confirm availability directly with Four before visiting, especially for Friday or Saturday. Dress: Smart casual. Budget: Pricing is not specified; ask for current menu and pricing details in advance. Best time: Choose based on the hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday evenings from 6 PM to 12 AM; Friday from 12 PM to 2 PM; or Friday evening from 6 PM to 11 PM.
Planning details
- Location
- Rijnkaai 100, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
- Website
- fourantwerp.be
- Phone
- +3237460266
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Four presents itself as a contemporary, sophisticated waterfront address anchored in Antwerp's reinvigorated Rijnkaai quarter. The room sits facing the Scheldt and participates in the city's architectural and creative renaissance; the writing frames the dining experience as part of a larger urban conversation about serious cooking. The kitchen's technical ambition and polished approach give the dining room a composed, urbane character: it feels considered rather than casual, and the setting balances the energy of a changing port district with a restrained fine-dining temperament. Expect an experience that emphasizes craft, precision and an awareness of place.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for diners who prize technically assured, thoughtfully composed meals in a striking riverside setting. The description repeatedly frames the restaurant within Antwerp's upper-tier dining scene, positioning it alongside notable fine-dining addresses—an indication that it suits occasions where culinary ambition matters. It works well for date nights and special evenings out when the menu and execution are central to the experience, and for guests who appreciate an urban, design-aware atmosphere as much as the food itself.
Ordering Tips
Take the menu as an editorial statement: the copy explicitly invites you to 'read the menu as a document,' noting that progression, pacing and the balance of cold and hot preparations reveal the kitchen's intentions. Let the sequence of courses guide your choices and be prepared for a structured progression rather than a la carte casual grazing. Ask the service team to explain the menu's architecture if you want context for pacing and pairings; for best seats, request a table with Scheldt views to connect the meal to the quay setting described in the text.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern dining room with late-night outdoor seating; welcoming setting designed for both dinner service and cocktail-focused evenings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- U Eat & Sleep Antwerp, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- B23, Notable alternative
- Zilte, Creative, €€€€
- IN CHOC by Tom Coosemans, Notable alternative
- The London, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Four enters a competitive mid-tier field where U Eat & Sleep Antwerp already offers modern European cooking at €€€ with a more established reputation and clearer menu identity. If you want creative fine dining with awards to back it, Zilte remains the €€€€ benchmark, though it demands advance booking and a larger budget. B23 and IN CHOC by Tom Coosemans sit closer to Four in accessibility, but both publish pricing and chef credentials that Four currently lacks. The London offers a pub-style alternative if you prefer a defined genre over the ambiguity of a new opening.
Choose Four if riverside location and a quiet room outweigh the need for a proven kitchen. Choose U Eat & Sleep if you want modern cooking with a documented track record at the same price tier. Choose Zilte if you're willing to spend more for creative technique and accolades. For the easiest booking and most transparent value, B23 or IN CHOC deliver clarity that Four cannot yet match.
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Compare Four
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four | Antwerp | ; | ; | No published awards |
| U Eat & Sleep Antwerp | Antwerp | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| B23 | Antwerp | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Zilte | Antwerp | Creative | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1182026 Relais Chateaux RestaurantsMichelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #106We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025We're Smart World Top 100 2025 |
| IN CHOC by Tom Coosemans | Antwerp | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The London | Antwerp | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Four handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are not specified. Contact Four directly before booking or visiting if you have allergies, restrictions, or specific menu requirements.
Is Four good for a special occasion?
Four may work for a special occasion if its current menu, pricing, atmosphere suit your plans, but those details are not specified. Confirm the experience directly before booking. You can also compare it with options such as Zilte or IN CHOC by Tom Coosemans if you want another reference point.
Is Four good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specified because seating layout and service format are not detailed. If that matters, contact Four directly before visiting. B23 is another option to compare when planning a solo meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Four?
Friday from 12 PM to 2 PM is the only midday opening. Dinner hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday from 6 PM to 12 AM, Friday from 6 PM to 11 PM. Choose based on your schedule, confirm current service details directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Four?
Other options to consider include Zilte, IN CHOC by Tom Coosemans, B23, U Eat & Sleep Antwerp, The London. Compare current menus, hours, booking requirements before deciding.
What should I order at Four?
The cuisine style, signature dishes, or a current menu are not specified. Ask Four directly for current recommendations and pricing before you order.


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