The Bellevue Chicago

The Bellevue is a one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a LONG time. In the heart of Chicago’s beautiful Gold Coast, this restaurant is a great respite for a lovely experience! Because the meal is more than just food - our service was 5 Star! And of course, the atmosphere is the best around. The indoor and outdoor seating are so inviting, warm and comfortable. We can’t wait to stop in again!

A place where you can really feel the vibe of River North. The yellow canopy gives a fresh and lively atmosphere, making it a great spot for brunch. It’s also more affordable compared to other nearby restaurants, which makes it even more recommended! The staff were friendly, and the food was excellent.

The Bellevue is a nice place to go for brunch. The beautiful atmosphere and great service make it a great restaurant to be in. I got the Grilled Octopus appetizer and it was nice and tender with various flavors surrounding the tentacle. It was good but not something I need to get again. For my entree, I tried the avocado toast, which was absolutely loaded and came with two poached eggs. It was actually so loaded that you can make the joke “you want some toast with that avocado?” The flavor was good and obviously a healthy choice for brunch. There were a few other dishes I had the opportunity to try: the Patty Melt came in between two mature pieces Mr bread. The cheese pizza had a delicious crust but a very light amount of cheese. The breakfast pizza was dry. Overall, the presentation was very professional. The Bellevue gets 4 Stars!

In the heart of Chicago’s bustling Gold Coast is The Bellevue. This two story restaurant offers a menu filled with American cuisine with a contemporary twist. With an outdoor patio, first floor bar and beautiful second floor dining room with impressive city views, there is a spot for every occasion. ⁣ ⁣ The menu has a wide variety of options but I can happily say their seafood options are extensive and so delicious. We started with the Brass Tower which had the most incredible seafood offerings. The cocktail menu offers both classic and creative drinks and mocktails that are refreshing and tasty. ⁣ ⁣ We recommend:⁣ 🍤Brass Tower⁣ 🥖Bread Service⁣ 🥗Marathon Salad⁣ 🦀Crab Stuffed Walleye⁣ 🦞Langostino Mac & Cheese⁣ 🍞The Bellevue Dip⁣ 🍰Lemon Cake⁣ ⁣ Cocktails:⁣ 🍑The Bellevue⁣ 🍋Blonde on Rush⁣ ⁣ ⁣ We thoroughly enjoyed our evening from the service to the menu to the ambience. We were fortunate to have a table that overlooked the park where we could watch the sunset with the doors open. Just a wonderful night!⁣ ⁣ The Bellevue is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. ⁣

Such a great place and location. Drinks were good. We had a bad experience with food, however William the manager took care of us and was super attentive that’s why we left happy. The cookie skillet was to die for. I’ll be back soon.

Great little gastro bar where we stopped to grab some brunch. Admittedly confused about the portion sizes as our calamari were rather small for the price but the bagel and locks and burger were huge!! However we will not complain as everything tasted delicious !

We went in on a Monday night for dinner and it was slammed, we waited for 15 minutes for a seat but when they texted us we were sat right away. Our server, the food, and our drinks were all fantastic. Really happy something of this quality went in after tavern. Will be back!

Had a fantastic experience at Bellevue Chicago during Chicago Restaurant Week! The octopus, skirt steak, and key lime pie were delightful. The flavors were on point, and the ambiance added to the overall enjoyment. Highly recommend trying it out! Arne and all the staff are amazing 🤩

Let me start off by saying I was a bit skeptical to try the Bellevue for dinner as I thought this was more of a place you just come for cocktails to be in the Gold Coast. I had only heard pretty mixed reviews about the Bellevue. I heard a rumor that the old manager from Gibsons Italia William had transferred over here. Being a HUGE fan of William I knew we had to at least stop in and try the food! William treats us like royalty! He used to always make sure our dinner and service at Gibsons Italia was top notch. I had scheduled a reservation for Chicago Cut for Christmas Eve, but then had a change of heart last minute and thought it would be nice to have dinner on Christmas Eve in the Gold Coast . Found out William was working and was able to snag a last-minute reservation for our Christmas Eve dinner. Our dinner was exceptional, and I was actually blown away by how good the food was !! Our server was very attentive and made sure that everything was perfect and refilled all of our drinks in a very timely manner. This place is actually realllllyyyyyyy cute inside! I was shocked by how cute and trendy this place is!! LOVED the upstairs and second bar upstairs as well! For the food we ordered Filet sliders 10/10 always LOVE these at Gibsons/Gibsons italia. They are just as good here! Just seemed like the buns were slightly smaller but still delicious and our filets were cooked to a perfect medium!! The fries- as always the BESTTTT fries! (No frozen bagged fries here) I believe these are cut in house. Only fries I'll eat! Spicy rigatoni- 10/10 Usually Gibsons italia is our fav for spicy rigatoni but I actually think I prefer this one!! Extra spicy, loved the noodles, creamy thick sauce and the peppers mixed in. SOOO GOOD!!! Meatball - 8/10 really good but slightly dry. Still Prefer Gibsons italia meatballs or Labriola. Bread service 8/10 the actual bread is sooo soft and doughy but could do without the poppy seeds. Dry but served with a cheese spread and a butter. I didn't care for the butter but the cheese spread we inhaled! Cocktails: Gingerbread espresso 10/10 not too sweet, great festive cocktail!! Old fashioned 10/10 We will definitely be back & next time can't wait to try dessert!

Bellevue is the epitome of Gold Coast. Take that for what you will. My partner and I had reservations here after massages at Milk + Honey Spa around the corner and while the vibes in the restaurant are cool, the restaurant is a bit too bougie and overpriced for the quality of the food and I do think there is some confusion, at least in the main dining room as to what Bellevue wants to be. Is it a sports bar, or an upscale restaurant, or a combination of the two? Staff are dressed well, and are super hospitable and quick. Our server was constantly checking in on us which I appreciated. As far as food, we ordered the bread service, mashed potatoes and the arugula salad which were just fine. The real breadwinning dish for me was the pork chop, which I think was a special that evening. It was so good and tender and just the right amount of salty. I don't even really ever eat pork chops, but on this night I wanted to and I'm glad I did. Ultimately, I've just had better for less. Very much something tourists will love!

I was visiting family in Chicago and went to lunch with my son in law's 92 year old grandmother; she suggested we go to The Bellevue. We started with the Meatball, and I capitalized it for a reason. The picture I attached really doesn't do justice to the size; we easily split it. I always ask for extra marinara, in this case, San Marzano was noted on the menu and it was a delicious sauce. The pleasant surprise though, was the cheesy polenta, hidden under the marinara. It added a rich dimension to the sauce and I found myself eating some of it separately. The meatball itself was very tasty, seasoned perfectly, and tender. I did want to mention we ordered the 'bread option' with the meatball, and what a great decision that was. A large, warm round loaf was served with a few tasty spreads, but we opted to soak up the extra marinara with most of it. It was a very good bread. We both ordered the broiled salmon, which came with potatoes and a vegetable. After we had finished the meatball, and most of the bread, our server came back and told us, the restaurant had discontinued the salmon platter at lunch time. We could order a piece of salmon, which typically goes on top of salads, and she said we could order potatoes and a veggie separately, but not together (we could order a la carte). We were so full from the bread and meatballs and sauce, we just opted for a piece of the broiled salmon. The fish was very good; broiled nicely, tender and moist. It was an unusual lunch, but in the end, we had two delicious dishes and some wonderful bread!

I've only come here for drinks since they've opened and decided that it was time to try out the food. I went for brunch and I have to say I was a little disappointed. The ambience was nice. The decor is chic and I love the patio area. There was plenty of seating. My waitress was great. She was very sweet and didn't not miss a beat. The food is where I was disappointed. I tried the lobster bisque and the crab cake and I didn't really care for either. If I do return it will be for a drink but definitely not the food.

I came here for a few drinks and a side of fries. They usually won't sit you unless you want to have a whole meal so it was kind the staff allowed me to sit down. Service was okay, not incredibly attentive but the drinks were great and I had a nice view of the street sitting on the patio with loads of florals around. Little on the pricier side and I'm sure there's more affordable options- did seem like a tourist trap but I was a tourist so C'est la vie!

To be expected, this restaurant nestled in the very heart of downtown Chicago really close to everything has amazing service. Food has amazing Chicago flavours and the ambience I like to say I wanna keep going back.

Dinner reservations on a Friday night and it was a lively atmosphere, especially with the outdoor seating! I ordered the spicy rigatoni pasta - nothing crazy but also can't complain with pasta. I would come back for drinks, but probably skip on dinner!

I had a lovely solo lunch here on the patio. Sandra was a fantastic waitress! It was a sweltering hot day and the servers kept the ice water coming. The crab cake was very delicious. Overall a great experience!

I have been to Bellevue a couple of times since it changed from the old Tavern on Rush and its a solid replacement. Very popular joint and can get packed at any moment. Because of that fact, I normally grab a bar seat and have a pretty good time...always a vibrant atmosphere. Just an FYI, they take reservations if you want a table. There is an upstairs dining room and bar if its too packed downstairs. Jose Luis is an upstairs bartender thats very cool and great for conversation. Now onto the food! The Hamachi Tartare and Grilled Octopus are really good starters/appetizers. I was convinced by the upstairs bartender Jose Luis that the Fire Roasted Pork Chop would be great to devour and he was right. Very good piece of pork on top of apple chutney. I was told the rigatoni is very good so that will be my next dish here. Jose Luis even made me a special expresso ice cream dessert that isnt on the menu. Good presentation and good taste. I tend to always go with the Smoky Orchard when I come here as its a mezcal cocktail with compari, vermouth and spiced apple syrup...a great cocktail! Espresso martini is good as well. JB's Old Fashioned is always on point! Solid joint and always a good time here either solo or with friends/date.

This spot is absolutely perfect for drinks and snacks! I was genuinely impressed by the exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond, showing incredible kindness and making us feel truly special--it feels rare to find these days. And the martinis? You can't go wrong with any choice on the menu--they're all fantastic!

I came here for brunch and was blown away by the fancy vibes. The pancakes were amazing as were the fries and hash browns.

Service is elite. The atmosphere is very good. It's a good location. The food is good - lot incredible. For sure a nice spot and I'll come back over and over, but don't expect to get blown away by the food.

This was not our first time at Bellevue. We have been there for dinner before as well. We have a NY day tradition to go to Gold coast for brunch. This year we went to the Bellevue and loved it! The service is on point and the interior is nicely decorated! The brunch menu was a lot more affordable and the drinks were delicious! I got the crab cakes benedict and they were very good and a decent portion as well. The breakfast potatos were very well seasoned and super tasty. My bf got eggs and steak and he said that they were pretty good but not enough, so he finished mine. We also finished brunch with two celebratory tequila shots to begin the new year right. Overall, Bellevue is a must visit place!

Where do I even start with this incredible meal? When you walk in, it's beautifully decorated and the staff are quick to greet you warmly. Went here on a work dinner and it was the perfect place for it. The ambiance is warm, inviting, and chic with some light noise. The drinks I had were the espresso martini and the strawberry mule- both highly recommended options. Couldn't tell you which ones better, but if you have it in you for both, I would do it. The bread service appetizer was wonderful, we loved all three of the dips it came with. The cheese was a noticeable winner, the herb one was great, and the table was split on the bone marrow (i personally liked it). We got the beef skewers as well and they surely did impress! Would come back for those and drink alone. For my meal I did restaurant week, so I tried the meatballs and some of the octopus as well- both wonderful! Loved the two of them equally. The squid ink pasta was astonishing. I saw someone leave a review about how it MUST be added to the permanent menu and i couldn't agree more. I would order that over and over again. Great experience and service the whole night- we closed the place out and the staff couldn't have been nicer. Didn't feel like we were a pain or being rushed out. Would love to go back!

I had a beautiful brunch at the Bellevue this weekend! It's a gorgeous place and there is outdoor seating that is perfect for a summer day! The restaurant is decorated beautifully and there are some nice spots to take pretty pictures! I tried the crab cake with fries and the Bellevue for my cocktail! The Bellevue cocktail is made with Grey Goose, St Germain elderflower, lemon juice and prosecco. So delicious! For dessert we had the Pistachio Vanilla Cake with Ricotta Cheese and Chocolate Ganache!! Delicious! Can't wait to come back here soon!

This was the first time I've visited this establishment since it has switched over from the previous establishment. ...It was a beautiful day outside, so we were able to soak up some sun. The staff were very attentive. The food wasn't so tasty but wasn't bad either

Jacob our waiter was amazing!! Great recommendations and asked all the right questions. We loved everything and can't wait to come back. Best people watching in the city IMO

Fun bar scene to checkout on a weekend with your group. Larger bar area was able to accommodate 7 of us walking in without a reservation. Tried a few items we passed around, the highlight being the meatball, a recommendation from our server and it was delicious.

Service was wonderful, from the moment we entered with william and the server was awesome as well. We had the branzino, which was outstanding, scallops were fantastic and a very tender thick pork chop.

Extra points for having two floors of service open at lunch time when LuxBar has an hour wait for a table! Upstairs is quiet, for those seeking sensory refuge after getting your steps in on Michigan Avenue. The hostess was genuine and kind. I was hoping for Bar Siena level food, but was met with more Gibson's level. You can get away with that when you are serving long time regulars, but I digress. Clean and beautifully decorated with attentive bussers. If the waiter wasn't so rushed I would have asked what their best recommendation was.

Great service, atmosphere and drinks! I was unimpressed with the food. I had the bread service, burger and salad based on the recommendation of the server. The espresso martini was one of the best in the city and the rest of the cocktails looked great, I'll be back to hang at the bar!

We stopped by the Bellevue for drinks but ended up for dinner. We didn't realize Restaurant Week was still going on, so we decided to stay put. For a Friday evening, we were able to get a table in the bar area. We each started off with a cocktail. I got a vodka espresso martini and my husband got their signature drink, the Bellevue. I wished I got his! That drink was amazing... next time... For dinner, I started off with the octopus--yummy! It had a small kick to it. I got the chicken Diane, which is essentially roasted chicken with a mushroom Marsala sauce. It was served with mashed potatoes and some asparagus. So tasty! My husband got the Caesar salad and the skirt steak. We got the raspberry tart and the key lime ice cream pie to share. The ice cream pie was my favorite of the two! Service was good though I felt our waitress was a bit flirty with my husband ‍

Amazing location and great and friendly service but that's where my review takes a turn. The food here is disappointing. I would expect better quality menu from a Gold Coast restaurant. The beer selection is terrible and their house beer is absolutely disgusting. I ended up sending it back and replaced with another, not much better. Wife and I stopped in here late Saturday and the place was filled with young pairs of girls and tables of middle age gentleman. This was certainly once in a lifetime stop in. Plenty of other decent restaurants and bars available within few blocks

If you like a quaint setting that harkens to a Paris corner, and you don't mind mediocre, overpriced food and indifferent service that borders on the passive aggressive, this is your place. You can pay $75+ per person and have a blonde young lady greeter ignore you while another greeter (guy with a beard) busts out in a snarky laugh after you politely complain! Good times. It's a beautiful setting, but the greeters really killed the vibe. Seriously, there are 5-6 much better places within a couple city blocks. Make a better choice.

I love this place! As a neighbor, I'm thrilled we have a spot like Bellevue nearby. Great cocktails, delish and reliable menu, and pleasant and intuitive service. Kiril was our server and he is just the best. Thank you!

My husband and I loved this place, the roasted chicken was fantastic, the potatoes were amazing, the apple pie tasted like homemade! Sitting on the street was perfect! The server Arnie was very friendly and provided great service!

Ate there today. Probably the worst food I've had in the Gold Coast ever. Great people watching and the server was great but save your money if good food is a priority.

Thank you, Jerick, for A+ service! This celebratory dinner for my daughter's 1st internship at Delloite could not have been better! It was enough steak for the next day. Even reheated for 25 seconds, the Tomahawk steak melted in my mouth. #oneproudMom

The Bellevue is in the old Tavern on Rush location which was a Gold Coast staple in our family, we eagerly went to brunch to check out the new restaurant. It was fairly busy (it was Sunday afternoon) but they were able to seat 4 of us no problem. The vibe was lively and the music was nice in the background - aka I wasn't worried about my children talking at the restaurant, which put me at ease. There were TVs on the first floor so it was nice to watch some basketball. Our server was good and took our order right away. We ordered the french toast and the kitchen split it for the kids which was so thoughtful and a huge hit with the kiddos. The chantilly cream was incredible and eaten by the spoonful by the kiddos. I got the eggs benedict and hashbrowns which was standard, nothing special but tasted good. We also tried the chilaquiles which were good too but again nothing unique about it. We also got cheesy hashbrowns which were perfectly cheesy.

First I'd like to say I was a bit skeptical about this place as I was NOT a big fan of tavern on rush but I'm glad I gave it a shot. First our waitress was amazing she was so accommodating and made sure what came out was perfect. The food was good I ordered basic things (oysters bread and fries with Parmesan and spicy mayo) the only thing I didn't like was that they split the oysters east and west coast I prefer east coast (this is just preference) I also ordered a pistachio cake dessert - not shown and quite honestly I kind of liked it a lot it wasn't too sweet so if you're looking for decadent sweetness probably not for you but I rather enjoyed it!! I will definitely be back!!!

Met up with the girls and enjoyed some drinks and dessert. Funny I got the same waiter from the first time I visited. He was such a delight. I hate i didnt remember his name. My cake was too pretty to cut but I did and I loved it! Pretty nice size for the cost.

Perfect place to sit outside and get drinks & apps with friends. I haven't had their main entrees but I love the vibes sitting outside!

First time here (finally!) and had a lovely time. Came on a Friday for lunch and was seated on the patio right away. Enjoyed a French martini and the crab cake entree. Both were fantastic. Also had a glass of rosé. Service was great and mad props to my server, Steve, who was super nice and gave great recommendations. I also checked out the interior and there are some very nice updates since the Tavern days. Can't wait to return!

Came for a drink before dinner plans somewhere else. Bar was busy but not too busy. Bartenders were prompt and super friendly. Great vibe for a date or just drink. Ordered an old fashion and enjoyed it.

My friend, his sister and I were pleasantly surprised with our food at the Bellevue. I thought the menu items were a little pricey, but once you bite into them... it's so worth it. We all ordered cosmopolitans which were superb! I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and it comes in 3 pieces. My friend ordered the burger which looked incredible! His sister ordered the oysters for the table and shared part of her pizza. Our waitress was very accommodating and quick to deliver anything we needed. The restaurant has a cool air throughout and plays the music just loud enough to hear it and talk to your friends. We enjoyed the Bellevue and will certainly be back soon.

The Bellevue very much feels like an attempt to re-create Tav. You really can't duplicate that magic -- to me, what made Tav special was the people. The Bellevue definitely has a place in Gold Coast, but there's opportunity to develop it's own identity. We sat in the bar area which was very lively - a great place to spend a Saturday night. We really enjoyed our drinks - loved the Vesper, Smoky Orchard and Spicy Margarita. My guy found the house beer to be just ok and the can felt unusually greasy. The menu wasn't spectacular and there wasn't a theme - a mix of street food, steak, seafood, italian, etc; I'm bias as I do love a menu with a theme. The food was just ok - we had the Fried Beef Wontons, Pork Skewers (not enough seasoning), Burger and Caesar Salad (delicious). I'd definitely recommend Bellevue's bar area for an after dinner spot due to the atmosphere and drinks. If I were to eat there again, I probably wouldn't order more than a salad.

I miss Tavern, but this space was done beautifully. However, the food and drinks for the prices just don't cut it in my opinion. Service was excellent in the bar area, but our food took a while and was not great. The chopped salad was nothing special, and the spicy charred broccolini was not spicy and was cold when it came out. The fries were the leftover short ones at the end of the basket. Cocktails are $20, and my spicy margarita was not even that great! Love the atmosphere but would stray away from ordering here again.

Really liked the lobster Mac n cheese and crab cake but would avoid the calamari which was too fishy for our liking. The Mocktail baby Bellevue was amazing.

To be honest, we ended up here right in the middle of the Friday dining hour because they had a table for our walk-in group of three, and a couple of other restaurants we'd tried did not. What a happy coincidence! We sat outside on a beautiful October evening, tables spaced enough to interact with others, or not, depending on your mood. Our waiter, whose name I did not catch but did get that he was from Macedonia, was charming, and rarely have we had such prompt and attentive service. Our cocktails were high quality - and massive (yay!). The menu gave us a wide range of options, and from the tuna tartare to the burgers to the filet mignon, and was perfectly prepared and plated. At the end, the tab was a good value for all of the above. Would happily end up here on our next trip to Chicago (this time we'll make a reservation and not trust to fortune).

Restaurant upstairs is the perfect mix of gentlemen's club vibe and fine dining, downstairs is good if you like a loud evening while dining. Service excellent, steak excellent, sides excellent but a large portion and drinks were yummy!

Loved the burger. Get the bacon with it. I'd ask for well done fries next time. Not bad, but could use a little more crispness. Apex Predator beer also good. Service was good, especially attentiveness to refill waters. Music downstairs was good but loud on a Saturday. Upstairs is quieter. Will definitely be back.

Food was very average. Great service and ambiance. We ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich, salad and crab cakes. Kitchen needs to step it up a notch.

Start with the bread there are three different toppings to put in. Comes out warm and tasty. My friend and I shared the marathon salad with chicken. Huge portion for splitting. Super tasty!

Finally made my way to The Bellevue to see the new menu they offered. The menu is very similar to Tavern on Rush. The atmosphere is more modern while offering the same set up as before. Service is great, they were attentive and accommodating the entire time. The Hamachi Tartar was delicious but the Tuna Crudo had absolutely zero flavor. The Crab Cakes were delicious but not worth $50. The shrimp cocktail was great, especially with their mustard aioli. The Bellevue is a great social restaurant to get drinks and appetizers but I wouldn't except too much from the food.

The service was so bad. The waiter was rude and had an attitude with as soon as we sat down. Was rushing us to order and eat, even though it wasn't busy. If you're thinking about going here, don't. Go next door to Luxbar! Much better customer service and food :) The food was the only good thing. The waiter also expected to get a large tip without good customer service. He opened the book with the tip as soon as he got it back and said "ladies!"(expecting a large tip for mediocre service). 1. It's impolite to open the book in front of your customers and later complain 2. Why would you think you would get a large tip without earning it He was rude and had an attitude and still expected a large tip.

The drinks are great here! The cheese pizza wasn't anything special. They don't have a lot of vegetarian options. The salads here are good though. I'd come back for lunch or happy hour. Great atmosphere, just not a big menu.

Stayed here for dinner after a work event. The Bellevue cocktail was light and refreshing. The Riesling was mild and fruity and paired well with seafood. We got the brass tower as a seafood sampler. For a seafood tower it was underwhelming for its price: only 5 smallish oysters, bland lobster, unnecessarily spicy tuna tartare. The jumbo shrimp was excellent, the hamachi tartare was alright but strangely the best thing about the dish was the butter lettuce the hamachi was layered on! The Apple pie was very good and great for sharing between two. I read plenty of one star reviews which lamented this place not being tavern on rush (the previous establishment), which was kind of weird. Overall an underwhelming choice when there are this many other options nearby, probably won't return.

Our server was so kind and it was a great dinner spot in the city. Rather upscale, so dress nicely--there is a smart casual dress code. The ambiance is great for a first date. These salads are FABULOUS! My party got several of them and each was just delicious. The bread platter is also very delicious.

Kiril, our server, was a one of a kind. He brought speed, attentiveness, and genuine kindness to an amazing dinner. We will absolutely be back because of the mark that Kiril made on our evening.