Famous for its sunny balcony in the heart of Mission Bay, De Fontein Belgian Beer Café boasts a superb Belgian Beer list and menu of Belgian Cuisine complemented by hearty New Zealand dishes.

This busy and lively restaurant provides a large upstairs dining area which leads on to that famous balcony, as well as a downstairs bar perfect for enjoying a drink and snacks with friends.

Try the famous steaming mussel pots and mussel platters and few can go past the waffles or chocolate mousse on the comprehensive dessert menu.

Overview

Price Range $$ – Reasonable: $8-$10 / $6-$7
Ambience Relaxed atmosphere
Accepts credit cards Yes
Wheelchair access Yes
Noise level Bustling
Licence This venue is licenced
Specials Yes
Private functions Yes
Live performances Yes

Products and specialities

craft beer, Belgian beer, mussels, outside dining, views, great service, Mission Bay restaurant

Hours

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Reviews

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De Fontein is THE place to be on a Tuesday night with half priced desserts! Who doesn’t love desserts? This place is always packed with people and they have pretty good food to boost! :) Always a lively atmosphere and lots of friendly staff & cool drinks. Great place to hang with family & a group of friends or just a little date night with your special someone! :)

Comment by KL
Superb :)

The best beer to quench your thirst on a summer afternoon and delish mussels to fill your tummy!

Comment by KL
Cool :)

Those were good mussels!

Comment by KL
Must try :)

Champagne brekkie, Belgian waffles and a stunning view!!

Comment by Hilary R.
Great place to taste Belgian beer and watch the world go by in Mission Bay
Comment by KL
Lovely :)

Can’t beat belgian waffles for brunch on the deck with a view like this!!!

Comment by KL
Yum :)

And yum food!

Comment by KL
Must check out :)

All of these places are great, especially this one due to it's fabulous views. It also has THE MOST amazing mussels. And then there is the beer! Those massive glasses of Hoegarten! So so good. I recommend taking the bus or not being the sober driver if dropping in here.

Comment by KL
Super :)

Popped in for a drink one Saturday night. The staff were lovely! The menu also looked delish, and some fries that headed to a table nearby smelled divine so will have to be back to try them.

Comment by KL
Sounds great :)

The menu seems to stay the same, try the irresistable muscles.. enough for two :)  (they are also light on the stomach/bowel)

Comment by KL
Must try :)

This is a great place, its always packed and it has great views of Mission Bay.  It is a lovely place in summer and the menu is good - lots of seafood and a large selection  of beers.  The only downfalls of this place is the parking (there is heaps but it gets very busy) and it can get quite crowded in the restaurant but if you book ahead and don't mind a bit of a walk then it will be fine :)

Comment by KL
Good review :)