Bellflower
Restaurant · Ypsilanti ·
New Orleans-inspired dishes, local ingredients, daily changing menu
New Orleans-inspired dishes, local ingredients, daily changing menu
"Answer the call of a good time at this James Beard-nominated hot spot, located in the former home to Ypsilanti’s local exchange of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. The formerly abandoned adjacent alley is now a patio, perfect for sipping on the Brick House with Astral Blanco, mezcal, blood orange, lime, tarragon, with a hibiscus float. Focusing on local purveyors while showcasing a diverse palette of flavors, the menu is surprising and spontaneous, featuring items fried frog legs with milk bread stuffing and saag paneer with both spinach and collards, ricotta cheese, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and rice." - Vox Creative
"A New Orleans–inspired spot in Ypsilanti whose chef, Dan Klenotic, is a semifinalist in the Best Chef: Great Lakes category, noted for bringing New Orleans flavors to the local dining scene." - Brenna Houck
"Bellflower’s serves seafood-forward, New Orleans-influenced dishes in an unpretentious atmosphere that perfectly matches downtown Ypsilanti’s overall vibe. The dinner menu changes daily to take full advantage of best-available ingredients, while the lunch counter features locally-sourced salads and po’ boys served on the spot’s signature milk bread." - John Reyes
"Bellflower’s New Orleans-influenced menu changes on a daily basis, but one thing is constant: this acclaimed, downtown Ypsilanti destination turns out a good fish sandwich. Take a look at the sandwich counter menu, featuring fried smelt and shrimp sammies, a fried smelt box accompanied by cocktail sauce and Duke’s mayonnaise, along with a hearty bowl of gumbo, whose recipe changes based on what’s available." - Serena Maria Daniels
"I feel downtown Ypsilanti finally 'has arrived,' and Bellflower is one of the spots that contributes to that sense." - Serena Maria Daniels