We were in town for a wedding and I had the pleasure of taking my wife and quite a few members if our family out to dinner one if the evenings and made reservations at Bellamy's based on a locals recommendation. Our reservations were a little later in the evening but the restaurant staff was amazing and welcomed us in with warm smiles and an amazing attitude. The food was absolutely amazing but the evening was really set apart by our waiter Fernando. He was attentive to everyone's needs and made sure we wanted for nothing. He was personable, funny, and made sure everyone in our party had a wonderful time. I personally had the pork chop based on Fernando's recommendation and it did not disappoint. Flavorful, juicy, and a must have if they have it on the menu when you show up. My only other recommendation would be to make sure you request Fernando as your server if you would like to ensure your evening doesn't just go well but perfectly. Thank you for hosting us Bellamy's. read more

I guess I'm giving this review on behalf of the three other people I went with who weren't too satisfied so take it with a grain of salt. I thought mine was okay. Worthy enough to go back and try something different. One person didn't like their scallops, another thought their salmon was just alright. (But I had a bite and thought it was good.) The other person didn't like their jidori chicken breast. I liked my braised short ribs and their bread and butter too! Service and atmosphere were good. read more

Bellamy's Restaurant - Braised short ribs with carrots and the little onion thingamabobbers. - New American Near Me - Escondido, California

Well, that was disappointing... This place gets very good reviews, including from many an elite. So, coming here for my wife's birthday for her favorite fare of rare steak seemed like a slam dunk. And yet, I'm left wondering if I either came on a bad day or this place has really fallen off in quality in the last few years. Let me start by saying that our server was fantastic. Sadly, I can't remember his name, but his attentiveness, demeanor, and knowledge base were truly the highlight of our time here. The restaurant itself is okay, a bit of a 60's to 70's vibe that just straddles that fine line between kitsch and tacky. It's small, cozy, with a good amount of lighting and comfortable seating. We were quickly seated and ordered without much issue. Our dinner started with the Crispy Brussels Sprouts w/Smoked Bacon. They were well cooked, nice and tender, while still having a decent chew to the char on the outside. The flavors are very sweet, with the honey and balsamic vinegar coming very forward, without the parmesan cheese adding some much needed saltiness. It was pretty good, though I believe it would have been better with added feta for more sour and salty notes instead. I had the Seared Scallops, a special for the day. The scallops themselves were small, probably each about a $0.50 coin in size, as opposed to something a bit bigger than a silver dollar you'd normally see served; but, there were a good four on the plate instead of a typical three to make up for it. They were a bit over cooked, making them dry and cracked in most places instead of having a smooth crusted sear. Still, they were seasoned well, with a nice white wine sauce that gave them a good overall flavor and a small spoonful of crab roe on each for some added texture. The real star on my plate, however, was the vegetable puree that had notes of chickpea and red pepper ... quite delicious. My lovely wife had the 12oz Prime Rib, an apparent Monday night staple at Bellamy's. She was initially worried that it would be too much, as she generally can only eat a small amount before getting full. But, when her plate hit the table, those worries evaporated as what she received was much closer to an 8oz portion. It looked nice and rare, a good amount of pink; however, there was no crust on the edges. No real seasoning on the outside, no salt or pepper, no Italian herb mix, nothing to give any real flavor other than that basic beef. We brought this up with our server who noted that a few other patrons had complained that the prime rib was too salty and the chef's solution was just to eliminate seasoning altogether. Chef's, don't do this, keep making Prime Rib properly. People, learn how Prime Rib is prepared and how to eat it. The bite I took of it was terrible, making me think of how boiled beef might taste in England. The Horseradish on the side was alright in taste, but had very little of the bite that you would normally expect to it. The carrots were undercooked, with no caramelizing to them. And the potato was pretty basic. All in all, a terrible birthday dinner. For dessert, we were given a slice of White Chocolate Cheesecake. It wasn't fantastic, but it wasn't bad. It could have been served better by being closer to room temperature. I will say that whoever is in charge of selecting or ordering their fruit needs a raise, because the blueberries and strawberries on the plate were utterly fantastic. In the end, a very subpar dinner from a place that I was very much expecting more from. It's especially difficult since there's not that many places in and around the area where you can get a really good steak. Apparently, Bellamy's can't be trusted with that either. And to be fair, it's not a bad place to have dinner. The food was okay in most ways, pretty good in others. It's just not anywhere near what a good restaurant should be considering the cost. Looking at the older reviews, it's apparent Bellamy's is not what it once was. Hopefully, it can find its way back there in the future. read more

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Located in Escondido on grand Avenue near the 15 fwy. We had been here many times and it is one of the best restaurants in Escondido. You come here for quality cocktails and quality food! They also have live music and jazz in certain nights such as Friday and Saturday. I come for happy hour, which is 3-6pm. Prices are great value. See the pics of food I ordered including calamari, truffle fries and Bellamy burger. Note, I ordered medium cooked and It came like medium well. I'm always here. Plenty of street parking. Service is friendly and great. read more

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I don't know when the photos of this restaurant were taken, but the place is not near as nice as how it is depicted in the photos. Also, the service is absolutely horrible. Some of the slowest you will ever be subjected to. Finally, the food was average at best. read more

Well decorated interior. Nice setting for seat down dinner. Live music is a big plus. Excellent onion soup, subpar salad, very bad water used for coke, worst than even the tap water they served. Iced tea is ok. Service is slow but expected for "French" restaurants. Ambience is not quiet but if you come during the live music, that will be cancelled out. Very good brown butter fettuccine Alfredo. Recommended. Prime rib melt is not up to standard. Meat is well done. The bread is dry as a few days old. But the French fries is superb. Cream brûlée is on the mark. Beautifully decorated, very sweet black berry, crispy caramel, smooth vanilla texture. What a mixed bag they offered but at the price range, probably will not return. read more

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What an excellent restaurant that we would recommend highly. The food was exquisitely prepared. I ordered the special Maine Diver Scallops over cauliflower risotto with an incredible Buerre Blanc sauce that was just incredible. My husband had Jumbo Scallops Penne Pasta with pancetta. The pasta was fresh and the garlic sauce was perfect. Our son ordered the Braised Short Ribs that were superb! Our Daughter ordered the fresh Halibut over cauliflower risotto with mango salsa - she loved it! The crème brûlée was so yummy and we definitely recommend the Warm Butter Cake with vanilla bean ice cream. Our server, Brian was exceptional as was the entire staff! Beautiful ambiance and atmosphere. read more

Food and service were wonderful. Fernando our waiter was great, helpful, attentive, and so personable. Chef came out and chatted with us. Onion soup, scallops, martini,and oysters were delicious. Will definitely continue to come back for a great dinner and experience. read more

We had an amazing dining experience. Between the food, music, and our amazing server, we will definitely be returning soon!

I've been here so many times and just realized I never made a review! Classiest restaurant in Escondido. Their food and drinks are top notch, service is great, décor is elegant, and on Friday's they have live jazz in the bar area with Dave Scott from KUSI news! They also have Happy Hour from 3-6pm everyday but they are always closed on Sundays. Street parking but you can always find a spot. All around great place for a date night or just a fancy place to go with friends/family. read more

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Just got back home from a disappointing experience at Bellamy's....2.5 Ambiance 3 Service 2.5 Food 2.5 Monday, they advertise Prime Rib. It's a Ribeye Steak. The baked potato was reheated from Sunday, no butter in it, very little sour cream, and bacon that was very chewy. I used the cream horseradish to give the potato more flavor. Not salt or pepper on the table. The Steak was tender, but little flavor. Carrots were good. My wife had the tomato salad and French Onion soup. I tasted the soup. Again, average at best. Told them up front it was our anniversary. Server asked if we wanted some dessert for my birthday. Bill came to $90. No drinks. Very dissatisfied. Won't be back. read more

Their happy hour deals are a steal! The bartenders here are attentive & friendly! & the one working this past Elvis event needs a raise for how he handled all the drink orders everyone was throwing his way! They have several cocktails on the menu but the bartenders can make anything you like. Food is delicious! I highly recommend the calamari. & on Monday's, they have a Prime Rib special. Take a look at their website for fun events such as comedy shows, live music & more. read more

We've been here a few times and appreciate the nice staff and dinner offerings at this restaurant. My daughter is strictly gluten free and the chef here knows how to do that properly. My thanks to the owner who makes gluten free choices widely available on their menu. Kori was our bartender and waitress, she is bubbly and swift, we enjoyed having her wait on us. The Jidori chicken is a very good choice and they were quick to substitute a side order for me, which is very much appreciated. We will be back, a big shout out to KORI who was wonderful! read more

Service (Melanie) was attentive and courteous. Bar service was very slow...it took 40 minutes to get a martini. Kitchen service was likewise slow...again, 45 minutes to receive appetizers. Food was very good, as we have come to expect. I was somewhat surprised at the extreme volume of the two person combo in the bar area. It made conversation in the dining room challenging. read more

Update: HH on Dec 10th with a friend. Seated at 4:50 in the bar. Bartender very busy with making cocktails for a group in the dining room. Ordered drinks and waited for quite a while to give our food order. Truffle fries, flat bread and spicy cauliflower. Fries cold, sent back to fry again. Cauliflower spice just right Flatbread to thick and raw in the middle. Had reservations for 5:30 on Sat, Dec 6th for my 80th birthday on the 7th. Were seated imidatly. One small empty table, patron sitting at the bar. The noise level was incredibly loud. Ordered: Shrimp Penne Pasta, carrots, Short rib, bacon stuffed dates, shrimp and a glass of Cabernet and an Old Fashioned. The food arrived at 6:15. Also ordered a glass of Pino Grigio in which was compt due to the long wait. We will go for HH to try the menu. read more

This gem is the place to be. So much going on all week long. Wine Wednesdays Thursday's with Celeste, Friday night with David Scott. read more

Bellamy's Restaurant - Paper plane cocktail. - New American Near Me - Escondido, California

Great dinner. Super slow seating and service even with reservation. Our reservation was 7pm and we did not get seated til 7:25pm. Our dinner was very slow. Our server Brian was often chit chatting and drinking at the bar. Come only if you got a solid 2-3 hours to spare and don't mind the slowness of your server drinking and chatting. read more

On Valentine's Day, my husband and I were heading to a show at the nearby arts center. We decided to make early dinner reservations to ensure we made it to the show on time. My husband chose Bellamy's due to its proximity to the arts center, and due to the positive online reviews. I know that when my husband chooses a restaurant for Valentine's Day, he make reservations weeks in advance, and looks to ensure that have something special for Valentine's Day. We found nearby street parking and walked about a block to the restaurant. It was a bit uncomfortable when we walked into the bar area, as there were people walking out from behind the bar, another couple waiting, and they awkwardly seemed confused about our reservation. Finally, after one staff member went to look at available tables, seeming to never return, another staff member swiftly walked us to the dining room and let us choose our table. The dining room was tastefully decked with white linens, and mostly tables for 2. Tables were covered with artificial tea lights and rose petals. They had prix fixe 3-course menus (plus amuse-bouche) for $95 per person with an additional optional wine pairing. I was happy that several of the items on the menu sounded good. We opted out of the wine pairing, as there were several interesting cocktails on the menu. The cocktail menu must rotate as I couldn't find the name of the one I ordered on the online menu, but it was a delicious Aperol Bourbon cocktail that I would definitely recommend. My husband drank the Old Fashioned and the Bourbon Smash. I also enjoyed a glass of Sangiovese with my dinner. Our amuse-bouche was a cauliflower puree with caviar in a hear-shaped plastic dish. I love cauliflower, but I will say it was only OK. I chose the Bloody Mary Oysters which were excellent. My husband chose the brie en croute, which he enjoyed. I was disappointed as it had been described to have truffle that I couldn't taste. We both chose the surf and turf (steak and lobster tail) that was delicious. For whatever reason, they didn't bring steak knives and it was a bit of a production to ask for them. Dessert was a flourless chocolate cake with chocolate gelato, and a chocolate covered strawberry. By that time, I could barely eat another bite. The chocolate chips in the gelato gave it a nice crunchy texture. The service was friendly and pretty good, but I do feel that at that price point, it could have been more professional and polished. Also, perhaps because it was Valentine's Day, the place was super busy and tables were packed in very tightly. I got up to use the restroom and it was hard to walk from my seat between the tables to get out, and I'm an average-sized person. I should add that by the time our dinner was over, the scene in the bar was really fun. There was someone playing a piano, and someone else singing in an old-fashioned microphone. The music was I heard included crooners and old show tunes. If I lived nearby, I would totally go on a weekend evening to enjoy appetizers and cocktails in the fun bar environment. All in all, our experience made for a lovely Valentine's dining experience. read more

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Excellent service (Melanie). Beautiful interior. Excellent ambiance. But the food is "bland at best". They need to hire a good chef. Whoever prepares food there has NO TASTE BUDS! The plate/food presentation is beautiful. But it has NO taste whatsoever- ordered the pasta and lamb. read more

We went to dinner for my birthday tonight and it was amazing. My parents came in from out of town and I knew this was the place to take them. We had the baked Brie appetizer, chicken and fish entrees, and crème brûlée dessert. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. I love this restaurant. read more

Ok. Had some high hopes for this place. I will say that the highlight was the service. Our waiter was incredible. Super knowledgeable. Super attentive. That being said, the remainder of the experience was not the best. First, the wine list is way off, pricing and selection. The food menu is simple, which is good. But if you're only going to have a few items on the menu, make them right. I had the jidori chicken. It was good, not great. The risotto that accompanied it was rough. My wife got the shrimp penne and said it tasted old. Not what you're looking for with seafood. I will say the vibe could be good. The live music is a nice touch if the talent is there. We will likely go back to give them a second chance, but hope it's much better. read more

The irony! On the way to a Master Chef event 2 hours from home we stopped at Bellamy's for dinner after a great deal of research for a nice restaurant close to our event venue. Bellamy's has nice ambiance and live music. We were sat in the rear dining room. We were disappointed to receive a limited menu compared to the menus online but figured the other menus were old posts by past patrons. When we asked if there was a different menu, the server shared the specials with us. One of the specials, the scallops, sparked my daughter's interest so we asked the server to repeat the scallop special details. We were told "Scallops, with caviar (my eyebrow raised since I like caviar as a rare special treat), carrot puree, and brussel sprouts. My daughter immediately shook her head no since she is not a brussel sprout fan. She selected the shrimp prawn penne. I decided to turn the special night into a "Treat Yo Self" night and ordered the special. After a reasonable time the food arrived. My daughter's pasta was decent. 3 prawns and penne pasta ($38). My dish was immediately disappointing: 4 small/medium scallops, a skid mark (you're welcome) of carrot puree, GREEN BEANS, andddddd the pièce de résistance, the "caviar" was 25 cents worth of bright red masago! A normal everyday poke bowl topping..., yes a fish egg or roe, but absolutely not caviar. Being a weekly poke eater made the masago being passed off as "caviar" even more upsetting. I had not asked the price of the special. Generally I know I'll be paying a premium for specials. Of course our server all but disappeared at this point. Next time he came by I commented about the masago. He acknowledged it was in fact not caviar. I mentioned also receiving green beans instead of brussels and he began arguing what he had told me. After he had just recited the caviar brussel sprout description to the very near proximity table. I then asked for the bill to measure just how much I was getting scammed. Drumroll.......... $65 damn dollars. Literally 3 ounces of total food. I couldn't do it. I asked the waiter to be reasonable and fix the matter. He comped our dessert. I'm writing this review as I watch Master Chef winners prepare delicious food live and I'm hungry. Will be stopping on the way home for something. So disappointed. read more

Food - excellent Fernando (service) - wonderful 10/10 No notes Adding more characters to meet the minimum. read more

We had such a great time tonight! Great food--the New York Steak was cooked to perfection. Our server Fernando was so quick and anticipated every need. The atmosphere was comfortable with the fine dining element! We loved it! read more

We were here for dinner 3/20/26, Bryan the waiter was excellent. He knows how to take care of the customers! He is the best. Place was busy and hopping! At first we were seated in their rear room in a very dark table with a screaming child near by. We asked to be reseated and Bryan did just that! We ordered halibut. It was somewhat overcooked and dry. Unlike last time where we ordered sea bass, it was amazing. This time the food was a bit off. But the appetizer of Brussels sprouts was exemplary!! The meal prices have changed as you can see the sample menu. read more

Bellamy's Restaurant - Menu - New American Near Me - Escondido, California

Great experience and great atmosphere. Live music of Zach Brosi- he sounded really good. He is on Spotify also. We sat at the bar and had the Burger Brown Buttered fettuccine with Shrimp. The food was delicious and well seasoned, well prepared and served warm. We had Rose and bread pudding for dessert. $$-$$$ but worth it! Excellent date night spot and they had a bar area, the restaurant and it was clean and the service was excellent! read more

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I've been to Bellamy's a couple of times now and have been pleasantly impressed with the food but what really sets them apart is the phenomenal service. Everyone there is so attentive but Fernando is specifically wonderful. He makes a dinner out feel special and like you are old friends or family. All of their dishes are delicious but the standout star is the pork chop. Three of my friends said they have never had better! read more

The food was amazing. I had the prawn penne pasta, hubby had french onion soup and short ribs. Drinks wine and blood orange smash. Dessert was warm butter cake that was so delicious. Fernando our waiter was professional, courteous and helpful. We will come again. read more

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Such a classy place! Our friends go here all the time and we finally had a chance to meet them. We reserved a table in the bar for happy hour and had awesome drinks for a fair price. The servers are so nice and seem to be having fun while working. I'm excited to go back! read more

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Food was five stars. Ambiance was great (thank you live music) but honestly Fernando made the night. Engaging, great conversation and he also made great recommendations. We enjoyed the calamari, braised short ribs, and the New York steak. Added bonus was the yummy slice of carrot cake served for dessert for my birthday. We will be returning. Thank you to Fernando and the Bellamy team! read more

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Our server, Fernando was very attentive throughout the entire meal. Food was delicious and we had a lovely evening.

This restaurant has a casual bar area and a warm welcoming dining room on the back side. The service from our waiter, Orion, was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable on the menu and took good care of us. It was truly 6 star service! On Mondays, this place has some of the best prime rib in town with their Monday special. Even the end cut was perfectly pink and tender. Their filet mignon entree was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. The steak came with whipped seasoned potatoes and a vegetable. I asked for carrots and asparagus. They offered a birthday dessert for our group since we were celebrating a birthday. We absolutely loved this local eatery and fine dining place! read more

Bellamy's Restaurant - Prime rib Monday - New American Near Me - Escondido, California

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My girlfriend and I were looking for a romantic dinner in north county and came across Bellamy's on Yelp. We made reservations and got their early for happy hour in the bar area. After our drinks we were seated at our table and from there we were just blown away by everything. I am a huge French Onion soup guy and theirs is one of the best I've had in San Diego. My girlfriend had the butternut squash soup and I had a taste and it was delicious. For the main course I had the short rib, which was out of this world. My girlfriend loved the sea bass and even though we were stuffed, we finished the night off with a butter cake, which was also incredible. Service was extremely friendly and although I could see parking being a challenge, we had no problem finding a spot. Highly highly highly recommend Bellamy's! read more

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Always amazing, the meals and ambiance are worth every penny! The menu is ever evolving and based on the season. Can't recommend Bellamy's enough, especially for a special date night! read more

Went back again recently with my Dad and grandparents and once again, delicious as always! Everyone was very pleased with all of their dishes read more

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I came here for dinner to meet with friends I haven't seen in years. It was already dark and there wasn't much parking nearby on a Saturday night. If it's dark out, I recommend walking with a friend if you're parked a few blocks away. The bar is the first room when you enter. In the back are the dining rooms. It goes from casual to fancy. The dining area was moderately lit and elegant. I was skeptical at first for the Fettuccine & Brown Butter Alfredo that I ordered since pumpkin was an ingredient used in the sauce. It actually ended up tasting amazing! It had just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. All of my friends finished their dishes, so I think it's safe to assume that they enjoyed their meals as well. We all shared various desserts and nothing was a disappointment. We took pictures and asked multiple staff members to help. Each and every one of them did not hesitate and were all patient. Orion was our server and did a great job taking care of us. We did stay longer compared to other guests but he patiently waited on us until the very end. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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Will maybe try again. Maybe the live music was the problem, but the service was NOT great. My husband never got his entree.....the salads were good, not great, and my calamari which we had to share since his food never showed up was meh for 18 bucks. Had to ask for napkins and silverware. And this is as fancy as Escondido gets? Really? read more

We have lived in Escondido for over 6 years and have been meaning to come here. I'm sorry we waited so long. We came tonight for our anniversary. Everything was perfect. But what really made it special was Fernando, the server. From the moment we were seated he made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. His attention detail, conversation and knowledge were what makes dining out special. As far as the meal, we had the calamari appetizer. This Italian guy from New York is very particular about his calamari. This was one of the best I've had. I had the short rib and my husband had the pork loin. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. To top it off, we had the crème brûlée for dessert. It was perfectly prepared. We will definitely be back. read more

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Exceptional service and live music to enjoy on Friday nights. It's ambiance and setting make for a very nice date night or a dinner for a special event. Linen tablecloths and table settings so I did feel a bit underdressed as this was a very kind and generous impromptu dinner invitation with colleagues. Would definitely dress up next time. Friends recommended Bellamy's steaks and treated us to a wonderful meal. We enjoyed their filet mignons, Cesar salad appetizers, a well-seasoned seared ahi entree with crisp vegetables, and their fried calamari appetizer. Their calamari appetizer was delicious! Loved the crispness and the flavor of the batter. Really enjoyed the seared ahi tuna entree as well. Could easily share between two gusts. Steaks were very much enjoyed as well. Our server was a young lady and I do not recall her name, apologies, but their service is very attentive! Very thorough and professional with their hospitality. Very cool street to check out here in Escondido as we did pass their "Cruise" event, where they lined up vintage cars and seemed to draw a crowd, even families and a comedy club nearby. Nothing that it's a cool neighborhood to visit in Escondido. read more

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Fun vibe, atmosphere and service. Maybe on the pricey side. Would give 5 stars but gave 4 due to the limited menu. Only 6 entree choices total. read more