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Bruges is 1 big tourist trap, just a few good places for eating: Stoepa, Osteria 45 or De Republiek. Don't really know any pubs, but the Stoepa has a good beer selection also.
Ghent has a lot more options for lunch, my favorite burger place Uncle Babe's is an option. Or you can get ramen at Seli's Noodles , Pizza at Pane & Vino, healthy veggie burgers at Tasty World or just get "frieten" at de Frietketel.
You have a place to stay in Bruges?
My in-laws have an airbnb in the city centre, kinda pricey tho.
Pm me if interested and I can get you the details.
Plan a lunch stop in Ghent, Bruges is kinda shitty and full of tourists. Ghent is a much nicer city to be in.