We came here for the first time this evening for a Valentine's Day date. The restaurant had a set price menu of $125 per person, which included a small bit of tuna on a cracker, an appetizer, a main course, and a tiny slice of cheesecake with the chocolate covered strawberry. For this price, we were taking outside to what looks like the back of an old restaurant where there is a stage, a mural painted on the wall, and tables that have been set up that looked to be temporary. It was chilly tonight, but they put us relatively near a heater, which had very little ability to keep us warm. My appetizer was fine, but my wife had own marrow that came out that was the consistency of butter and was cold. We reported this to the waiter, and he was nice enough to apologize, but did nothing about it. Then, the main course came out and we switched places. My wife's duck came out warm and fresh, and my plate, and 8 ounce steak, potatoes, and green beans came out cold. Every one of those items was cool to the touch, which is insane for a $125 meal. All in all, I think I'm being generous to give this place two stars. The waiter did bring me out another plate, and while I wouldn't say that it was hot as if it were fresh, it was at least not cold. The steak was fine, everything was fine, with the fact that we ended up spending over $300 at this place is insane. I wouldn't pay over $100 for the experience that we had tonight. They did nothing to apologize for the experience, either, by trying to knock off a few dollars to apologize, or bring a little extra slice of cheesecake, nothing. Save your money. There are plenty of other places to eat in Escondido that would blow this place out of the water. read more

When we first walked in, the inside smelled very unpleasant and its very small. We were there for a magic show so we were walked to the back exterior patio area. For the price of the show, I imagined a bigger and nicer table, everything was very casual about the experience, which did not match the price of the food or show. The menu was veryyyy limited , there were only about 5-6 entree options, we had 3 of them and they were a 6/10 overall, not horrible but nothing special and especially not for the price paid. We drove over an hour for this place thinking it was a nice restaurant due to the ratings but it is not a nice restaurant it is subpar. Magic show was not worth the drive or price. read more

Great service from Fernando. He was so personable and really went out of his way to make our date night special!! Great food and drinks- we will be back! read more

Went for daughters bday. Got seated right away, nice table. We ordered 3 appetizers the hummus, pork belly and calamari. Hummus and calamari were very good the pork belly ok nothing special. I had the pork loin my daughter had braised short rib. The pork although cooked through was ice cold in the center, maybe pre cooked refrigeratored than reheated to serve I guess. Braised short rib was dry almost inedible. My son had the fettuccine it was very good. Our server comped us desert, not his fault he's not cooking back there. Bill still 170.00 plus tip 200.00 For what they charge very disappointing evening I frequent local restaurants here but doubt I'll be back here for awhile too many better options. read more

Had a wonderful time. The waitstaff, especially Fernando, made it an exceptional experience. He recommended a delicious wine to start us off and guided us to delicious entrees. He celebrated the great news of our engagement which was so touching. A lovely and genuine experience. Too, live music got started after we settled in and it was a great touch w/good energy. One side of the restaurant appealed the cocktail goers and the other side, where we were seated, touched on the elegant ambiance we were looking for. We will be back. Grateful for these good finds so close to home! read more

I joined a girlfriend for Happy Hour at 3 last Friday, right when they open. We enjoyed Sherwin, the bartender, who took care of us at the bar seating. (Nice, cool, underlit marble or granite bar) and there is cocktail seating in the front lounge area. Well drinks were $7, I had a couple G&T's, my friend had a wine, plus 3-4 special drinks were HH priced, like a Moscow Mule. Calamari app was excellent, spicy shrimp was good and spicy with a mango/papaya salsa mix that was mild. But to share, not enough shrimp. As we were leaving, the 6 pm musicians were arriving to set up. More next visit read more

The food has seriously gone downhill since my last review. The service and ambiance were great, but one of our dishes was literally inedible. read more

Good food. I had the pork loin. My wife had the filet mignon. Over the top service from Fernando - he was friendly and attentive!

You would think a $200 meal would be something special. Not if you eat here. Interior gives off a 1960's steakhouse vibe. Had arrived early for a 6:30 concert nearby. Service was friendly but very slow. Two hours for drinks, a shared starter, and two entrees. We missed the start of the show. Shrimp scampi toast was good though by the time it reached us the shrimp were tasty but the toast was mush. Wife enjoyed her crispy skin sea bass. I chose the NY Steak special and asked for medium rare. I got rare/raw. And with a zillion mini carrots arranged around the plate like hours on a clock face. Weird. If we weren't trying to make the concert I would have spoken up but it was clear the wait staff and kitchen weren't up to the task that night. I hope Bellamy's is better than this most days but it was not a good experience. read more

We like our neighborhood restaurant. Now it's even livelier with the live band. We came to celebrate hubby's birthday. Fernando, our server made it special with his beautiful voice as he sang happy birthday and had all the other guests join him. The hummus with beets was amazing!!! And so were our main entrees. read more

Food was great! Fernando was very attentive and wonderful server! We would come back again! Thank you Fernando!! read more

I started going here when nick was the bartender and that' was prob one of the best services we ever received best drinks great mixologists. I finally went again and saw a new bartender he was at least little more talkative then the last one that was there . Happy hour menus drinks were alright not as strong as you want them not watered down either but not trying to waste 10-13$ on something I won't feel. The happy hour menu is great the burger is prob the best deal. Didn't seem so full on a Thursday night like before. But still a nice place to hang out after work read more

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I visited Bellamy's last night for the first time. Such a beautiful restaurant with top-shelf service. Fernando was personable, funny and a truly professional waiter. The dining experience is unique, built around their French influenced, California-modern cuisine. We ordered a variety of dishes and the overall quality of the food was somewhat of a mixed bag. When making my reservation I requested a booth but we were sat at a table. I found the chairs to be very comfortable. When offered water service, I thought I was back in Europe! We were given the dizzying choices of sparking, mineral, still, tap, etc. For what it's worth, the tap water here is very good. The classic margarita extremely sour. I enjoyed the impressive wine list. The "Baby Romaine" is their version of a Caesar Salad. It had a little too much going on, especially the pepita seeds which I found unnecessary. The seared poached egg was a nice touch. Bread service was fairly pedestrian. Lukewarm, flavorless sliced white loaf accompanied by rock hard butter triangles. My son enjoyed his French Onion Soup. Unfortunately the baguette was soft; either not toasted or already sogged out. My wife had the "Steak Frites". Made with a prime flatiron steak that was cooked past the requested medium-rare. Fries were very good; thin, hot, crispy, etc. My son's "Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib" was probably the best dish among the three. I ordered the "Baja Stone Crab Pasta" and in retrospect wished I hadn't. The spaghetti was cooked to a perfect al dente, but didn't have enough moisture in the lemon-butter sauce. The strands just stuck together and didn't easily separate. The crab seemed rather institutional. Looked and tasted like a pasteurized, bulk food-service type crab. There was such an abundant amount of crab in the dish it overwhelmed the balance with it's strong smell, flavor and mechanically separated texture. I couldn't eat it all. For dessert, the Creme Brûlée was tasty, but the top was soft, completely void of the glassy snap you expect from a good brûlée. The Lemon Cheesecake tasted excellent and was beautifully presented. At the price point of this establishment I had higher expectations for the food. Everything else however was quite lovely. read more

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I very seldom ever give a review especially one like this Valentine's evening last night my boyfriend had made reservations for Valentine's dinner when we got there we sat out in the patio our choice because my boyfriend has hearing problems and couldn't handle the noise of the music so we ate outside we ordered our meal we ordered a bottle of wine for $43 one of the least expensive but the bottle of wine was very good for what we pay but here it goes the waitress messed up our order and I ended up Trading Places with my boyfriend his his meal we exchanged so the salad and the and the brieboard were delicious I cannot complain on that but being said they didn't bring us what we had ordered okay anyways so we ordered the steak with purple potatoes and green beans and mushrooms when the order came the steak was not very large but it was an okay size well when we started cutting the steak it was very hard to cut our waitress didn't come back we should have been given a steak knife which we didn't could barely cut the steak then half of the steak for both of us his steak and mine were total fat now I'm going to try to put a picture up so you guys can see for $125 per person meal was the biggest joke I've ever seen for the size of the meals and the fat was so much and then she messed up on the desserts our bill came to 317 Plus I gave a $60 tip so it came to 370 some odd dollars I have been there before a long time ago the service was great the food was great but for this special occasion to serve that type of meal for $125 per person is actually a ripoff and the steak was not okay the fat was sickening I brought home the leftovers and I took a picture and you hopefully will get to see all the fat in that small probably 8 to 10 oz not sure read more

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

This review was written for our attendance at a Six String Society concert on the patio of Bellamy's featuring the West Coast premiere of Alice Wallace's new drop. Fabulous food. Fabulous service. Brian was our top-tier server and Freddie, a super friendly everything guy, long time employee and local resident, was observed doing everything and interacting with everyone on the patio. Even so much as to mitigate a potential fire hazard that could have been caused by a patio heater if left uncorrected. Bravo! This is the level of service and commitment I was trained at. Weather it be in the US Navy or culinary school. Spot on service and food and conscientious customer service. Overall a great night with great food and entertainment; however given the level of service Bellemy's is attempting to attain, I was thrown off by the small plastic serving plates used for the quite excellent Roasted Carrot Hummus appetizer. The weight of the knife or fork would cause the plate to tip. Buy some small plates and you probably would have got the 5th Yelp star 'cause there was not much else to complain about. Dicks read more

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I'm Actually quite sad to be leaving a 3 star. this was not the best experience we have had here. Made a reservation for Christmas Eve for the family, when doing so it said NOTHING on the site about being a prefixed menu. As it got closer an we received reminders for the reservation, still no notice. When we were handed menus upon our arrival, this is when we found out it was a limited menu for $100 a head. when we mentioned it to our Waiter his only response was "yea, sorry there was a miscommunication about that". the reason I bring this up is that we have an older individual that lives with us and is a very small eater. like a bowl of soup or just a salad would fill them up. so when the holidays roll around an we are looking for a place to go we especially look for places that are not going to force us to order a 3 course or a 5 course for someone who can only eat 1. the food was good as always, the service seemed and little disenchanted with being there ( I Get it its a holiday, but with a fixed price per person they are making a killing) sadly it was just not the best experience, was really hoping for a better on read more

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Last night I had the pleasure of enjoying James Kruk playing Johnny Cash and oldies. He was high energy, gave background history with humor and performed with finesse. His band accompanied him with ease and you could tell they loved performing. If you have a chance to enjoy a fun night of music do it! The venue on the patio was perfect. It's summer in Escondido and it's bound to be hot but the placement of the overhead shade was perfect along with umbrellas that kept me, a redhead, delightfully out of the sun. The tables were set perfectly. The staff were friendly making it an inviting experience. Our server was Melanie who made our evening with quick service, attention and a friendly demeanor. She made our evening an enjoyable time. On to the food! It was fantastic. I had the poppers and a salad which was tasty. We shared the charcuterie board that had delights for everyone at our table. Well done Bellamy's. The patio is the place to be! read more

Came to see Johnny Cash and friends 8/30..outside event. service was not as good as the insde. Tables were set up to close I ordered my VIP tickets and it reassured me that I got it for 100 dllrs apparently it wasn't VIP. We also order appetizers and was given to us cold. I will not return for an event outside. I rather come and enjoy the service inside. read more

Fernando was our waiter and he was absolutely fantastic! He made the entire experience so much better through his knowledge and presence. The ambiance was also out of this world, we walked in to an incredible singer playing, but in the dining room in was quiet and a nice classy vibe. The food was also great! Both my mom and I got the scallops and loved them! My dad got the Ribeye and it was cooked to perfection. This is our new spot when we are in Escondido! read more

This is one of the few places that my wife insisted I write a review (and not for anything good). The atmosphere is sort of strange. Is it supposed to be traditional? Is it supposed to be fancy? Is it supposed to be a sports bar (it has multiple TVs), is it supposed to be a music venue? The answer is yes and no to each, so it's not much of anything. We got seated at a table that was situated right in the hallway between two rooms. Despite having both chandeliers and wall lighting, they also had their bright recessed lighting on full blast. Meaning that our table felt more like a sleep deprivation chamber than a comfortable restaurant. Looking around it looks like several tables had the same problem. We ordered the steak medium rare. It came out very rare. My wife likes rare and it was too rare for her. The truffle fries were so greasy, covered with cheese, and covered with garlic that it was almost impossible to find the fries. When we finally did they were limp. Need I go on? read more

We went tonight for our anniversary and the food and ambiance was was wonderful but the best part of our experience was absolutely Fernando, our server! He was attentive and friendly and we really enjoyed our meal because of him! read more

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Came for happy hour and glad we finally tried it! Ordered the burger which was cooked just right and had a nice char flavor. Also got the calamari which was delicious and had nice light crisp with a delicious lemon aioli sauce. Also loved the mix of banana peppers with the calamari. Third item we ordered was dynamite cauliflower. It was good also but would have preferred a little more dynamite sauce but nothing to really complain about. Good drinks and service was good as well. Also sat outside so not much ambiance lol but they have a dog friendly patio so that's always a plus! They don't have HH food items because it's just an all day happy hour prices on some food items but they do have drink specials like $9 mules and margaritas along with beer and well specials. read more

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The food and music were great. Fernando was our server and he was incredible! I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Bellamy's Restaurant - Shrimp Scampi Toast - New American Near Me - Escondido, California

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I'm torn about this review tonight... while the food was very good and service was pretty good as well. We were super excited, had been looking at the menu before hand, and knew what we wanted to order. Our reservation was at 7:30. We put our order in for all three courses shortly after we were sat. Due to his allergies, my SO couldn't eat most of the entrees or apps offered but he was excited for what he would get. Well, they had ran out of the lamb shank. When it was time for dessert, we were told they were also out of one of the two desserts they were offering. The other item he was excited about. I don't understand how the Resturant/kitchen did not adequately prepare for what they knew would be a very busy night (due to reservations and being fully booked) and on a very limited menu. It seemed inconsiderate, unprofessional, and ultimately, I was just really sad my boyfriend didn't get the meal he was so excited for. It was his Valentine's Day too, and he was paying so I was upset he was shortchanged. Also I guess the women were supposed to be given a rose by staff upon arrival. I was not given one. When the very nice manager (owner?) came to our table asking me if I wanted another rose I was confused and she asked if I'd not been given one. I didn't know it was a thing. She brought me one and comped the bottle of wine we bought. I appreciate her service and consideration very much. Overall, I really don't think we will be coming back. If you do go, the duck mousse and gnudi were delicious but no promises they'll have it in available! Haha read more

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Fernando was an amazing waiter. Haven't had that type of service in a long long time. Food was great too! Ambiance great in the back room. read more

Bellamy Restaurant exudes a quaint atmosphere, creating a charming setting for an evening out for our 6 years anniversary. The food served was generally flavorful and thoughtfully crafted. The pork belly appetizer, with its robust blend of vinegar, sweetness, and saltiness, offered a tantalizing start to the meal. The crispy sea bass accompanied by cauliflower risotto was a standout, balancing creaminess and flavors that harmonized exquisitely. The pork loin, tender and well-prepared, was complemented beautifully by the mashed potatoes, enhancing the overall dining experience. However, the pumpkin crème brulee fell short of expectations, lacking the appeal one might anticipate in a dessert. Service, on the whole, was good, with attentive staff. However, the notable drawback was a prolonged wait of an hour for the food. The seats were not comfortable for that long of a wait and our back started to hurt. The server communicated the kitchen's shortage of staff, which, though understandable, impacted the overall dining experience especially for the occasion. We had other events planned for the night, but the wait kind of threw a wrench in our night. For the price we feel there should have been more that should have been done for the wait. read more

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We had reservations for 4 pm for 5 people and upon entering noticed how elegant the restaurant looked. Tables lined with crisp linens, modern music, dim lighting throughout. We were seated at the King's table, a plush booth which provided a cozy intimate atmosphere. We ordered appetizers to share. The Brussels sprouts and calamari which were both very good. The calamari had a sauce on the side that had a little kick to it, not too hot. Entrees were brought out soon afterwards. Two people had short ribs, another had the sea bass, husband had the New York steak and I had the fettuccine Alfredo with brown sauce and shrimp. Everyone really enjoyed their meals judging by their remarks and clean plates. We also enjoyed dessert. The assortment we chose were crème brûlée, the butter cake, and gelato. They are known for the butter cake, don't skip it!! Hands down my favorite. read more

Bellamy's Restaurant - Fettucine & Brown Butter Alfredo - New American Near Me - Escondido, California

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My husband and I have been coming to Bellamy's for years and continue to receive incredible service on every visit. Our dinner and drinks last night were delicious, and a shout out to Fernando & Jose for their personalized service, always making us feel welcome and taking a minute to chat. Ambiance is 5-star too, great date-night atmosphere. read more

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

If you are thinking about bringing your own to this restaurant, you better think twice. The corkage here is $25 per bottle. I called on the phone ahead of time to ask what the corkage would be and I was told $20. Surprise!!!! When we arrived we were now told it will be $25. Not the best way to run a biz. The stemware provided was very subpar. If the restaurant is charging $25, they should have decent wine glasses. On the bright side, they do offer a $100 credit with an $80 advance purchase on yelp, so that helps a bit. We started off with the truffle fries and Brussels sprouts. Both were good, but the fries lacked and truffle flavor or aroma. We shared their wedge salad served with a ranch/blue cheese dressing It was tasty. I had the rack of lamb that had only two bones but was a bigger piece of meat. Cooked medium rare and enjoyable. We had the crème brûlée for dessert and it went well with our Sauternes we brought. Overall, the meal was good and I do have to mention that we had a great server in Brian. He took good care of us to the best of his ability. Would we return, probably not. I would rather enjoy my food with a more wine friendly establishment. I wanted to note that there wine list was mediocre at best. Nothing really peaked out interest. I'm glad we brought our own wine in that sense. read more

Bellamy's Restaurant - Rack of lamb - New American Near Me - Escondido, California

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Came here with a small group for dinner. Easy parking is in the back of the restaurant. I had made a reservation and we were seated immediately by friendly staff to a nice large booth. We brought our own wine as we called ahead and we're told that corkage was $20. Unfortunately, when we arrived, they had increased the price to $25 and they refused to honor what we had been told. We were also disappointed that the glassware they provided were nothing special. Thank goodness some of us brought our own stemware. All the wines we brought were also not on their wine list. So our dinner started off a bit uncomfortable. The food was tasty. The brussel sprouts were delicious however, the truffle fries had no truffle taste. The wedge salad was very good and large enough to split. The scallops were were flavorful and beautifully presented. The rack of lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce and couscous was excellent and plentiful. The creme brulee was perfect and a great way to end our meal. read more

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Food, drinks, and service were all wonderful. Francisco was took care of us and was very kind, personable, and attentive. We had the calamari, spare ribs, and catch of the day. All were phenomenal. Overall great experience. read more

We had our date night here. Our server Fernando was the best! So attentive and kind hearted. Go to Bellamy's, ask for Fernando and you are in for a great night! read more

We have lived in Escondido for 20 years and had only gone by Bellamy's one time in the past. The reason why was when they opened, they only served seafood. There was no type of chicken, beef, or lamb choice. Well, I a not a seafood person, so when we went, we decided not to stay. I am SO glad that this has changed. We decided to go on a date night with another couple and looked at the menu and saw choices for everyone, so we were excited to try. We ordered the French onion soup, oysters, prawn fettuccini alfredo, two sea bass dishes, and the filet mingon. The dishes came out and they were beautiful! The taste was even better. I had the filet and it was a bit on the cooler side in temp than the rest, but it appeared that they were waiting on the sea bass to be cooked. Usually, I would be upset, but I will say that this filet was AMAZING!! I could have cut the filet with a butter knife if needed. We shared the butter cake and creme brulee. The butter cake was out of this world! It was soft, hot, and full of flavor! The creme brulee was excellent as well, but that butter cake was amazing! We enjoyed our dinner and time at Bellamy's and will certainly be back for another dinner in the near future! Thanks so much! read more

Food was very flavorful and Fernando is a phenomenal server. Very attentive and informative.

My wife and I came to Bellamy's for a date night and were blown away by the food and service. Our waiter Fernando was amazing, super friendly and impeccable service. Food and drinks came out quick which we appreciate. Highly recommend. read more

Came to celebrate an occasion on a Monday. Our servers were really fast and gave great recommendations on drinks. I had an aperol spritz, very strong and tasty! We ordered the calamari for the table, it was very tender and came with some good sauces. One my partners had the French Onion soup, it's been the best I've tasted! It was an earthy mushroom taste. I had the Monday Night Prime Rib meal. It was freaking HUGE! Super thick and juicy, I asked for it to be as red as they can serve it and they delivered perfectly. It was very rare. My partners both had the seabass. I had a taste of the cauliflower risotto and seabass skill, very yummy. The kitchen really prides itself on tasteful dishes with great presentation. Will love to be back again to try more plates! It's a great place for a romantic night, the ambiance feels very modern jazzy. read more

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The atmosphere was just right with a quiet private dining room and a lovely corner table to celebrate our Anniversary. The service was top notch refilling our drinks often and making suggestions, Fernando was a perfect host. Every course was served piping hot and fresh. We ordered the New York steak and the Seabass special and both were delicious. The dessert was special with a praline, ice cream, espresso delight. A perfect meal for a perfect evening. read more

We always enjoy the ambience at Bellamy's! We love the customer service. Fernando is a great waiter and has great recommendations. His service was excellent. Gracias Fernando read more

Very good service and tasty prime rib. The price was high but worth it. Will be back again

From the outside you wouldn't know that the inside is really roomy! The interior was nice and a formal setting with not too dim lighting. Went for a friends bday and had a cocktail, called smash? It was good. Tasted more like juice, I barely tasted the vodka. The entrees were yummy, I enjoyed the empanadas and the cheese platter was a little smaller that I expected. We ordered a bunch of entrees. Mine specially was the sea bass. I didn't particularly care for it too much even though it was "good" but I was expecting the sea bass to be a little more buttery/softer to the cut. I tasted the mushroom risotto and that was good. My friends seemed to enjoy their steaks. Service was excellent! We were served by Brian and he was professional and attentive throughout the night. read more

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