Robert and Yvonne Devos, who emigrated from Belgium to Detroit because they already had family in the area, bought the restaurant in 1962. Now their son, Ron, and Ron's nephew own the place. Bowling helped carry us. Now the lanes are booked weekends almost a year in advance. If you want to see experienced bowlers at play, Thursday is league night.
Mussels are the specialty here, prepared a half-dozen ways.
The menu also features a variety of other seafood, sandwiches and steaks. The Belgian beer list is extensive, with bottle selections including several Chimays and many lambics. Six draft choices include Michigan craft beers and quality imports. This column originally appeared in All About Beer Magazine in May 1996. 1996 Chautauqua Inc.