Mey
Eilandje, Antwerp
Restaurant in Antwerp, Belgium
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mey is a cautious yes for a planned Antwerp dinner, especially if Cadix fits your evening and you want a quieter setting for a date or small celebration. Treat the first booking as a fit-check before making it your default occasion restaurant, since public details on price, cuisine, and format are limited.
About Mey
Mey is a restaurant in Antwerp. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 6–10 PM, closes Monday and Sunday, and lists a smart casual dress code. Plan it as an Antwerp evening visit, and confirm the current menu, pricing, availability, and any practical needs directly with the restaurant.
A planned Antwerp dinner, not a lunch stop
The hours make Mey an evening-only option: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6–10 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed. If you are building an Antwerp itinerary, treat it as a dinner choice rather than a flexible all-day restaurant.
Before you book, avoid assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, chef details, pricing, awards, seating capacity, or service style. The safest approach is to confirm the details that matter to your party directly with Mey.
Use the first visit to test fit before making it your occasion default
For a first visit, keep expectations tied to the essentials: Antwerp location, dinner hours, and smart casual dress. If you are considering Mey for a celebration, check availability, current menu information, pricing, and any group requirements before committing.
For planning beyond one dinner, use our full Antwerp restaurants guide alongside our full Antwerp hotels guide. Other dining options can be compared generically, or you can look at named alternatives such as The Jane, Upton, Cella, Cella Restaurant & Bar, and Évidence.
Planning details
- Location
- Cadixstraat 5, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
- Website
- meybistro.com
- Phone
- +32489329342
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mey inhabits a post‑industrial pocket of Antwerp where exposed brick, soaring ceilings and loading‑dock proportions inform everything. The room reads of the neighbourhood’s rebirth from docks to dining: raw architectural bones are left visible and embraced rather than polished away. That physical context keeps the place from feeling like a traditional white‑tablecloth restaurant; instead it pairs a confident, modern steakhouse program with a more direct, less ceremonial atmosphere. Diners arrive expecting honest, well‑executed cooking in a space that feels both robust and considered—a refined industrial setting that foregrounds the food.
Best For
Mey most clearly suits an evening outing where the meal itself is the occasion. Positioned in Eilandje’s transformed warehouse quarter, the restaurant’s steakhouse focus and headline ingredients—A5 wagyu and Kobe beef—make it a natural pick for date nights and special occasions that prize exceptional protein and focused cooking over ornate service rituals. The room’s less formal register means it’s approachable for diners who want top‑tier steaks without the stiffness of traditional fine dining; expect a food‑forward dinner where quality beef takes center stage.
Ordering Tips
Let the menu’s centerpieces guide your choices: the signature A5 wagyu and Kobe beef are explicitly highlighted and are sensible anchors for the meal. Given the restaurant’s stated emphasis on food carrying the evening, prioritize the standout steaks and classic accompaniments rather than elaborate service extras. If you’re celebrating, order one of the top graded steaks to make the night feel deliberate; if visiting casually, choose a main‑forward plate and trust the cooking to be the primary attraction. The description does not detail specific sides or tasting formats, so keep expectations focused on standout beef.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and inviting atmosphere in a beautifully designed space in the hip Eilandje neighbourhood.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- A5 wagyu steak
- Kobe beef
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Cadixstraat 5, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How Mey compares in Antwerp
Choose Mey when Cadix is convenient and the goal is a composed dinner without chasing a high-profile reservation. Upton is the cleaner pick if the group specifically wants Italian at a known €€€ tier, while Cella gives you a clearer French Contemporary frame at the same listed tier.
For a higher-recognition Antwerp dinner, The Jane is the obvious cross-shop for Modern Flemish cooking and a bigger occasion feel. Mey reads as the easier, lower-pressure choice; The Jane is the one to chase when the booking itself is part of the occasion.
If Mey is not available, look first at Cella Restaurant & Bar for a broader restaurant-and-bar option, then Évidence if the priority is staying within Antwerp rather than locking into a specific cuisine. For value certainty, Upton and Cella are easier to judge in advance because their price tier and cuisine are clearer.
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Compare Mey
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mey | Antwerp | , | , | No published awards |
| Upton | Antwerp | Italian | €€€ | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Cella | Antwerp | French Contemporary | €€€ | No published awards |
| Cella Restaurant & Bar | Antwerp | , | , | No published awards |
| Évidence | Antwerp | , | , | No published awards |
| The Jane | Antwerp | Modern Flemish | , | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #462026 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List RestaurantsMichelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #642025 Forbes 10 Coolest Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Mey?
Mey lists a smart casual dress code, so choose neat, polished dinner wear rather than anything very casual. The restaurant opens for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 6–10 PM.
How far ahead should I book Mey?
Since Mey is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6–10 PM and closed Monday and Sunday, check availability directly with the restaurant for your preferred dinner date.
Is Mey good for a special occasion?
Mey can be considered for an Antwerp dinner. If the occasion is important, confirm the current menu format, pricing, room style, and service setup directly before booking.
Can Mey accommodate groups?
For any group visit, contact Mey directly and confirm availability, table size, and any conditions.
What are alternatives to Mey?
For other options to compare with Mey, consider Upton, Cella, Cella Restaurant & Bar, Évidence, and The Jane. Choose based on current availability, location, and the current experience each restaurant offers.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mey?
Dinner is the option: Mey opens Tuesday to Saturday from 6–10 PM and is closed on Monday and Sunday. If you need lunch, look elsewhere in Antwerp.
What should a first-timer know about Mey?
Know the basics first: Mey is in Antwerp, opens Tuesday to Saturday from 6–10 PM, closes Monday and Sunday, and lists smart casual dress. Confirm menu, pricing, booking, and any special requirements directly with the restaurant.
