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De Waterhoek - Balen, Olmensebaan

Olmensebaan 126, 2490 Balen

Closed now · opens 11:00

BelgianFrench
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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 8 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Starters
Cheese croquettes
Kaaskroketjes met cocktailsaus — with cocktail sauce
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbs
Shrimp croquettes
Garnaalkroketjes met tartaar — with tartar sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbs
Duo of croquettes
Duo van kroketjes — with homemade tartar sauce
estimate≈ 435 kcal23 g carbs
House-smoked salmon
Huisgerookte zalm — with soy, wakame and pickled ginger
estimate≈ 220 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Carpaccio Classic
Angus beef
estimate≈ 310 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Soups
Tomato soup
Tomatensoep — with meatballs
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Soup of the day
Suggestie-soep
estimate≈ 250 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Snacks
Bruschettas (6 pcs)
Bruchetta's (6 st)
estimate≈ 600 kcal65 g carbs
Portion of Salami
Portie Salami
estimate≈ 450 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Portion of bitterballen (9 pcs)
Portie bitterballen (9 st)
estimate≈ 720 kcal40 g carbs
Portion of cheese
Portie kaas — with mustard and pickles
estimate≈ 550 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Portion of mini spring rolls (9 pcs)
Portie mini loempia's ( 9 st)
estimate≈ 540 kcal45 g carbs
Portion of chicken drumsticks
Portie Kipboutjes — with kroepoek and chili sauce
estimate≈ 680 kcal35 g carbs
Meat
Balense kruiwagen
with marinated pork strips, lettuce, Waterhoek sauce and Kruier's Groez
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Steak Waterhoek
Rare steak (220g) with Waterhoek sauce, vegetable garnish and Kruier's Groez
estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 70
Grilled pork tenderloin
Gegrild vakershaasje — cooked at low temperature with choice of sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Spareribs
estimate≈ 750 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 69
Videe
with the best from the farm
estimate≈ 680 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Campine beef stew
Kempense stoverij van rund — with Postel brown beer
estimate≈ 650 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Fish
Salmon fillet
Zalmfilet — with white wine sauce and warm vegetables
estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Cod loin
Kabeljauwhaasje
estimate≈ 320 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 81
Gratinated fisherman's pot
Gegratineerd visserspotje — North Sea catch of the day with shellfish sauce
estimate≈ 550 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Scampi 'Oriental' curry
Scampi (9st) 'Oriental' curry — 9 pieces with stir-fried vegetables and pasta
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 71
Salads
Scampi & Bacon Salad
Salade Scampi & Spek — With contemporary vegetables and honey-mustard dressing (6 pieces)
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Goat cheese salad 'Polle'vegetarian
Salade geitenkaas 'Polle' — With honey-mustard dressing
estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 70
Waterhoek Saladvegetarian
Salade Waterhoek
estimate≈ 350 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Pastas
Spaghetti Bolognaise
estimate≈ 780 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 76
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pasta with bacon, creamy cheese sauce and a fresh egg
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Pasta De Waterhoek
Chicken, stir-fried vegetables, light curry touch
estimate≈ 680 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 77
Pasta all Arrabiatavegan
Spicy tomato sauce with pecorino and fresh tomatoes (vegan)
estimate≈ 580 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 78
Seniors
Breaded whiting fillet
Gepaneerde wijtingfilet — With tartar sauce and salad, choice of potato garnish
estimate≈ 750 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 65
Meatballs in tomato sauce
Gehaktballetjes in tomatensaus — With fries
estimate≈ 820 kcal60 g carbs
Kids
Currywurst with fries
Curryworst met frietjes — And ketchup
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbs
Bitterballen with fries
Bitterballen met frietjes — And ketchup
estimate≈ 880 kcal68 g carbs
Chicken drumsticks
Kippenboutjes — With fries
estimate≈ 810 kcal55 g carbs
Pizza Margheritavegetarian
estimate≈ 650 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 73
Croques
Croque Monsieur
estimate≈ 620 kcal45 g carbs
Croque Madame
estimate≈ 710 kcal45 g carbs
Croque Hawaii
Croque Hawaï
estimate≈ 680 kcal50 g carbs
Desserts
Chocolate mousse
Chocomousse
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsheavy 34
Rice Pudding
Rijstpap
estimate≈ 320 kcal45 g carbs
Apple Pie
Appeltaart met ijs en slagroom — with ice cream and whipped cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsheavy 26
Dame Blanche
estimate≈ 520 kcal55 g carbsheavy 28
Vanilla Coupe
Coupe vanille
estimate≈ 310 kcal30 g carbsheavy 42
Crème Brûlée
Creme Brulee
estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbsheavy 41
Kids Ice Cream 'Vanilla'
Kinderijsje 'vanille'
estimate≈ 150 kcal15 g carbs
Kids Ice Cream 'Dame Blanche'
Kinderijsje 'dame blanche'
estimate≈ 240 kcal28 g carbsheavy 42
Strawberry Coupe
Coupe aardbeien
estimate≈ 330 kcal35 g carbsheavy 35
Waffles & Pancakes
Pancake
Pannenkoek — With sugar, syrup, jam
estimate≈ 550 kcal80 g carbsheavy 35
Mikado Pancake
Pannenkoek Mikado — With a scoop of vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal95 g carbs
Sugar Wafflevegetarian
Wafel suiker
estimate≈ 420 kcal60 g carbsheavy 43
Whipped Cream Wafflevegetarian
Wafel slagroom
estimate≈ 580 kcal62 g carbsheavy 26
Waffle with Ice Cream and Whipped Creamvegetarian
Wafel met ijs en slagroom
estimate≈ 720 kcal75 g carbsheavy 20
Waffle with Ice Creamvegetarian
Wafel met ijs
estimate≈ 610 kcal68 g carbsheavy 31
Appetizers
Scampi Lookroompescatarian
5 pieces
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Main Courses
Chicory with Cheese and Ham
Witloof met kaas en hesp — served with mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 620 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Skreipescatarian
Skrei met graanlosterdsaus en warme groenten — with grain mustard sauce and warm vegetables
estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Ribeye 350g
Ribeye 350gr. — with watercress sauce, warm vegetables and potato gratin
estimate≈ 950 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Dessert
Moelleuxvegetarian
Moelleux met vanille-ijs — with vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal65 g carbsheavy 27

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42veggie
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Limited vegetarian options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose a goat cheese salad or the Waterhoek salad. The only vegan main course is the pasta all Arrabiata. Cheese croquettes and waffles are also available.

9 vegetarian and 1 vegan dishes out of 62

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Belgian and French cuisine

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers various protein-rich main courses with vegetables. There is a wide selection of low-carb starters.

21 diabetes-friendly · 62 dishes

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Address
Olmensebaan 126, 2490 Balen
Hours
Mon—
Tue11:00–20:00
Wed11:00–20:00
Thu11:00–20:00
Fri11:00–20:00
Sat11:00–21:00
Sun11:00–20:00
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Contact
+3214310444 karel@dewaterhoek.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), dewaterhoek.com
Record
completeness 67 %, confidence 84 %

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