Note that this is a short list of the ‘wine ‘n dine’ during the time I lived in Mechelen, long time ago. While the restaurants are still open, their offering and quality may have changed over the years.
De Graspoort (book in advance!)
Brasserie Het Anker
Zennegat
ViaVia Joker Reiscafé
Het Brughuis (Muizen)
Jan de Voksschilder (Keerbergen)