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shad_eatzshad_eatz
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I had very high hopes for this "Bistro" experience. I had traveled to Milwaukee and saw many post on the internet about this place...unfortunately it was a terrible experience. The actual restaurant is beautiful has sky high potential. The execution was way off! Me and my guest dressed for a night on the town, I've visited bistros in Chicago and the vibe is intimate and classy. As we enter there is extremely loud "drill" music playing on the sound system that was much larger than it needed to be. In the back there was a birthday party of extremely loud ladies, we were set right next to them. Another table of 6 was sat next to us,eventually we were all moved because no one would ask the ladies to bring it down, in fact they increased the volume to drown them out but it didn't work. The server approached, my first question was do you have any specials? He replied "we don't have nothing on sale"....so that's all you know to be a special? Not the frozen drinks or anything...😒. So my date asked if there were any larger sized sides that we could share, he responded yes the lobster mac comes in a big bowl. 🤔. All the sides came in the same bowls.😒. The drinks were excellent I will say but it was down hill from there! My date ordered the fried lobster tail,lobster mac and grilled asparagus...tail was dry and overcooked with plain hot sauce on the side, mac was mushy and bland and the super thin asparagus was burned. I had the lemon garlic salmon, collared greens and garlic mash...salmon was overcooked, collareds were salty but the potatoes were good. As we waited for the food a server gave us free shots, my thoughts were because the birthday party made everyone uncomfortable. So the check comes and there is a $20 gratuity on a 2 person $120 bill so....no tip and the server got an attitude about thatthat!. All said and done its taken me a week to write this review ( I didn't want to be mean,just factual) because I had such high hopes to support a black owned business but it's a NO for me! Belli's Bisto & Spirits I cannot recommend.
Johnel JohnsonJohnel Johnson
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I visited Belli's on 9/11 for my birthday. It's a small venue with beautiful artwork. As we entered the restaurant, very loud music was blaring throughout. It was a bit too loud for casual conversation. This was a Wednesday night, which was karaoke night. I was excited about indulging in the food because I heard so much about this place, but was disappointed when the waiter stated that night was SIMPLE MENU NIGHT.😡😭 This also occurs on Thursday night. I checked the website several times, and this was not communicated anywhere! I was disappointed!! The simple menu consisted of chicken, pork chops, or catfish and fries, and a chicken and shrimp Cajun pasta. The pasta was about $32, chicken $20, and the other options were $25. The parmesan chicken was delicious as well as the frozen pineapple dusse cocktail. The pasta was meh, very oily. Everyone's experience is different, so try it for yourself. JUST REMEMBER the simple menu nights. My cousin visited and had a lobster dish and said it was fire. I included a picture. P.S. I guess on simple menu nights, the food is also served in a Styrofoam container. NOT the way I wanted to be served on my special day.
Gether MercerGether Mercer
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Bellis Bistro & Spirits occupies the spot which once housed the original Pastiche Restaurant. Bellis has big shoes to fill and they've done it in true Southern hospitality fashion. Mike & his mom serve up authentic Southern fare. Our server started us off with hot rolls and honey butter; which melted in our mouths and left us wanting more. As first timers, we asked Mike what his best entrees were. After he rattled off a few, we settled on Shrimp & Grits and Southern Fried Chicken. Both dishes incorporated tantalizing spices, and all 3 pieces of chicken (breast, thigh & drum stick) were exceptionally moist and juicy. As our sides, we selected the grilled vegetables and Southern Mac 'n Cheese. Both were mouthwatering. We traveled a bit of a distance to dine here and will make the trip back to eat here again. Thank you for your warm hospitality, Mike!
Linda SettlerLinda Settler
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THERE SHRIMP & GRITS OMG ‼️ THE BEST BRUNCH MEAL THERE ! GOOD FOOD SERVICE WAS AMAZING. MUSIC AND ATMOSPHERE WAS LIT 🔥 AND HOOKAH WAS HITTING THE RIGHT WAY ‼️
Shay BeasonShay Beason
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Amazing food and service!!
Codie VassarCodie Vassar
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2643 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
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attractions: Avalon Atmospheric Theater by the Neighborhood Theater Group, LLC, Avalon Atmospheric Theater, Humboldt Park, Target, G. Groppi Food Market, Kinn Guesthouse Bay View, Babes Ice Cream & Dessert, ALTAR, The Muse Gallery Guesthouse, Brickyard Gym, restaurants: Centraal Grand Café & Tappery, Honeypie Cafe, Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant, Classic Slice, Colectivo Coffee Bay View, The Vanguard, Tenuta's Italian Restaurant, Hungry Sumo, Café Corazón, Crafty Cow - Burgers & Fried Chicken
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