I need to come check this place out during the day. And maybe come for brunch one day. I end up coming on a Friday night for a girls night with some friends. I don't usually do the club type of venues however I decided to go with it for girls night. We of course had to get a bottle for a table. Our bottle girl was a sweet heart and took care of us well. It did get a little crowded but we had plenty of room to enjoy ourselves in our section. I did go up stairs to check it out. Not many people were up there but it was nice. We didn't get food but we did get hookah! It is a small space but we did have a good time. I will be sure to come back during brunch hours or happy hour to see what the food is on! read more

This restaurant was amazing! My friend and I shared the Oxtail dinner. It came with cabbage, delicious rice and beans and sweet plantain. It was certainly enough for two as we are not big eaters. The oxtails were seasoned perfectly. Our husbands had the jerk chicken sliders. They were also delicious. Our drinks were great. We had mojitos. We had the pleasure of having Yam as our hostess and talking with DK. The service was on point! I definitely recommend this place!! read more

We recently pulled up to Bellos Lounge & Restaurant for brunch and per usual, the vibes are always on point. They hold a special place in my heart after helping me celebrate a solo birthday shortly after relocating to the city! Good people y'all! They told me about a new floral mimosa tower and of course we had to try it. It was made with beautiful fresh flowers; orchids maybe? Ten out of ten. The aesthetics? Ten out of ten. My mimosa loving homies, go check it out y'all. The brunch was tasty too but the mimosa tower was the main event. The kitchen does tend to get backed up at times so grab a hookah and chill. Ha! read more

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant - Mimosa tree tower - Caribbean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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They were able to provide a vegan taco for taco Tuesday. They offered jackfruit but I declined. The veggie tacos were great, they had the flavor and spice. Drinks were on point. I had the frozen margaritas. Which was great!! Courtney made amazing drinks. This is a great place. Will come again. The vibe was chill. read more

Where do I start. Oxtails were so good!I am a Louisiana girl who knows her oxtails. Had a strawberry margarita made by Courtenay, it had just enough strawberry syrup n that extra good...good. Oh I forgot to mention the Suya Sliders appetizer trust me the flavor is out of this world! Bellos is a must if you're anywhere downtown. Kim read more

The inside is beautiful, wasn't greeted for a while, I sat at the bar for 5mins before anyone came out. There were 2 bartenders. The woman was having a bad day and everything was bothering her. My bartender was jay he was fun and cool and I enjoyed his company. My drinks were good and strong if I go back I will stop at 2 drinks. My food was good I really enjoyed it. I wouldn't have added the oxtails to my pasta because putting 2 oxtails on top and charging 12 dollars is wild. But I had a great time. Hookah was pricey too read more

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First time trying Bellos Lounge and I will be back often! The ambiance was warm and inviting ! The service was great and the staff was super friendly ! My friends and I ordered the pineapple chili sauce wings for our appetizer and we could not stop talking about how good they tasted !! The food did take awhile to come out, but the quality and the presentation was well worth the wait ! The oxtails were the highlight of the dinner ! read more

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I really like the food here. I enjoy it the atmosphere. The service is exceptional as well. People are very attentive to your needs and check in with you to make sure that you're good. read more

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I've had plenty of Jamaican curry chicken and they never have any heat. Well Bellos curry chicken does and it smells fresh, you can smell the green and orange peppers. It's a quality meal and the taste is superb. Next is the oxtails which, I've never had. Never had a desire to even try it but Bellos oxtail dish looked so good I had to try it. The season was really good. I didn't know what to expect for the flavor but I was pleasantly surprised. The waitress was excellent, professional and prompt. read more

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Went here with some people and didn't enjoy myself at all, a lot of creeps coming in and out trying to get you to go home with them, harassing you while you're trying to let loose, staff will con you out of a lot of money! was offered to buy a bottle, was never told i was paying for the biggest bottle, the section they seated us at, etc . & the services from the bottle girls we never asked for. took my card without me paying attention and paid for the service to themselves. Got me out of almost 500$ . and ofc i couldn't get my money back . stay away if you are very non observant when drunk they'll take advantage of you. read more

Amazing atmosphere and amazing food. You need to check it out! 10/10 I recommend the lamb and jollof

Hands down one of my favorite lounges! The signature cocktails are unique, each one bursting with flavor and creativity. The bartenders are true masters of their craft, always friendly and ready to whip up something special. My favorite server is Sami; please ask for her. She knows everything on the menu and will not steer you wrong. The food is excellent, with standout dishes like their mouthwatering stuffed salmon. The ambiance is elegant and inviting, perfect for a night out with friends or a cozy date. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel at home. And bonus points for offering hookah, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Folks, it's the Doctor here, and I tell you I really wish I could give a raving review of this establishment... The owner is a good person. A business savvy, young, intelligent, swarthy man,,, the food has improved by leaps and bounds the last few years, I watched the change,,, and the music is to DIE for. This is the only place in the metropolitan area to hear real Afro pop and Afro-beat DJ's.. I really do love coming to this place. I wish I could give this place five stars... However, I just recently I stopped in on a Friday. Ooooooh I danced and I danced. I met fun people laughed and drank. We had a blast. But then I woke up to three additional tabs charged to my credit card .... It was clearly a bar staff member who performed the charges for her friends drinks.... (I offered to buy her a drink, she offered herself the MOST expensive drink ever made, and I said she was out of her mind..) So I guess the charges was revenge, for denying her luxurious choice ... that is just NOT acceptable. I spent 90 bucks, my card said I spent $216. And I tipped well. This place could be a unique cultural gem for the entire greater area. I pray the general manager cleans house in all staff, keeps the best teammates and finds the chinks in his armor. #RVA is now a national foodie town. The future could be extremely bright for the only 100% AfroBeat restaurant nightclub lounge. Or it could be bleak. It's up to them. read more

Had a late dinner on a Saturday night upstairs. They were very accommodating to our large group although the service was a bit slow and a little weird like having our plastic silverware/not enough silverware for the whole table, no napkins, etc. The food was really good though. We shared all the appetizers. Favorites were the crab cakes, the coconut shrimp, and the calamari. For an entree I had the salad with jerk chicken and it was yummy. The dressing was a little strange but otherwise it was good. Other got the peri peri chicken and it's almost a whole chicken with rice and salad. The rice has some kick. The salmon was delicious too. Definitely a cool spot to check out in Richmond. read more

This place was amazing. Staff very attentive and the food was delicious. When in Richmond make this your first stop!

Food and vibe were really nice. Drinks made me eat a portion of my to go order at the bar. The bartenders were amazing. I'll be back.

Great atmosphere and food. I didn't even know this place had an upstairs. Next time I have to check it out. read more

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant - Big Juicy Shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went here on a date night and were surprised to learn that after 9, it is required to buy a bottle in order to stay at a table. Not a huge deal, the lounge definitely gets packed and hype after 10ish. Food was delicious, no complaints! read more

Great environment, good vibes, DJ was excellent. Service was on point. All around a good experience. I will definitely be back. The wings were seasoned to perfection and fried hard. read more

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant - Patio, hookah lounge, chicken wings - Caribbean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I was doing a quick visit to RVA and was referred to check out Bellos Lounge and I did. I got there while they were only serving from the Late Night Menu typical Bar food. I ordered wings and fries and I won't order them again!! They were so salty like over the top salty. I used the ranch to dilute the excess salt and that ain't help. The ambiance was really nice and the customer service was awesome. I did order drinks and they serve them in plastic cups. There's no cover charge to get into the lounge. The music was pretty good and the crowd was decent. I will Maybe go during the day to retry the food because maybe it was a diff chef. If you like Hookah you'll enjoy this spot. read more

This is an experience you don't want to miss. This place makes you feel more than welcome and the food selection is amazing. Celebrate your most special moments you won't be disappointed. read more

Jollof rice is absolutely phenomenal. I live 2 hours away and have contemplated driving there every day. The servers are friendly. The music is on point. read more

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant - Snapper and Jollof rice - Caribbean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great vibes, great food. Jerk Chicken Fries were amazing. The lamb was cooked wonderfully, but the side of potatoes was drenched in oil and salt. Overall great experience read more

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant - Grilled Lamb, ISLAND FLAVORED ROASTED POTATOES, & Asparagus - Caribbean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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First of all. Getting into the spot is why they are getting a one star rating and try again. Came in a Friday night and we had one sandals a it is summertime. They said that your sandals had to have a back strap but they would make an exception. He gives me a hard time and my damn sandals had an ankle strap. Get inside and all the females there have on sandals with no ankle backs. What type of policy do you have? Don't give your patrons a hard ass time just for kicks and giggles when I saw way more relaxed slides in your facility. Major turn off. Relax before you are the next business closed down in shockoe. This venue also doesn't know what it means to have AC. Every-time I visit here it's hot as hell. read more

Amazing atmosphere, drinks and the food takes you from Richmond, VA to the Caribbean from the fist bite service and DJ dinner or brunch is a whole vibe. A must visit when ever in Richmond read more

Great all around! The night life dinner and decor have all elevated beyond when they first opened.

I had the oxtail and that jawn was very good. Will definitely comeback again. The service was amazing

Wonderful food! Great happy hour and great service! We will be back! We ordered the whole red snapper with vegetables, calamari and crab cakes. Each item was flavorful and delicious. read more

Bellos lounge is the hidden Afro beats lounge that I have been looking for. Great atmosphere and the owners are very nice. My husband and I went to bellos lounge after a nice walk in the downtown area for date night. I was surprised that I heard Afro beats playing and to my surprise my experience at Bellos lounge was a pleasant one. The food is amazing! They do serve a variety of west African cuisine. My husband and I enjoyed the jollof rice! Very spicy and very good. They also have a great selection of drinks. The building is not very large and the seating is limited. I will definitely be back to try other menu items. Great spot for a date night or a night out with your girls or for a guys night out. read more

Justine was phenomenal she was my server at Bellos between the Bartenders. Alana and Tim and the Great service from Justine I def give Bellos 10 out of 10 id def comeback !! Thanks Justine !!!! read more

If you haven't been here, come here! It's the vybez for me. Shout out to the server Brianna & the bartender Niecy! read more

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant - Inside - Caribbean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Bellos a such a great spot in Richmond VA. The fusion between African and Caribbean is amazing. The staff was very nice and the food was amazing. We arrived at 6pm on a Friday and you could tell the most people come later for the special events. But is you arrive early it is a nice restaurant to enjoy. This is for sure a top 5 spot RVA read more

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As a law abiding black male I would have never imagined being profiled and discriminated against by a black business after months of supporting this business. I was in line excited to enjoy my night to celebrate my friend birthday when I was pulled out of line and accused of previously impersonating law enforcement and told that my military ID was fake. I have fought a war in other counties and still come home to fight for truth on my face. To be accused and ridiculed for no reason, having the staff blatantly lie on me because one guard wanted to single me out is disgusting. The owner needs to recognize his staff is toxic. I will never recommend this place to my friends and I will never go back to this establishment. Do not waste your time or money on this phony Caribbean vibe. Caribbean people would never read more

Since moving to VA earlier this year this is my go to spot. Great food, drinks, music and vibes. The staff is awesome and treats you like they've been knowing you for years. When I have family and friends to visit, this is where I take them. Never disappoints!! Did I mention, security so you'll definitely feel safe. read more

Stay away from this problematic ass place. Worst service, attracts the worst crowd and taxes for everything. The employees are so rude and the food is very mid. read more

Our food was sooo good. I was a little worried about the papaya sauce but it actually paired well with the salmon, asparagus and rice. The drinks were strong and they gave us endless water. The hookah we ordered was messed up however they fixed the issues without any problems. The vibe, the music, the waiters were all great. I'll add this spot to my must go places when in Richmond. read more

Placed a Grubhub order for preorder today to be delivered at 9pm. I just received a call from one of the workers at Bellos to inform me that they are out of the 2 items I ordered. The restaurant opens at 6p so I'm confused as to why they're just 'receiving the order' now and they seemed clueless on where my refund will come from. Lost me as a customer. I wish no stars was an option. read more

Great service and food! The Jollof Rice was well seasoned and yummy!! The signature wings w/chili sauce were absolutely delicious and perfectly fried!!! Everyone was welcoming and attentive!!! This will be one of my go to places when I visit Richmond!Our server "Star" was great! The Manager was so nice and friendly! Will be back!!! read more

It was my first time here as a passed through Richmond on a date & I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The vibe upon arriving is welcoming & comforting. Our waitress/bartender was very attentive & knowledgeable. She made suggestions for our drinks & food that didn't miss at all! The food was missile & I can't forget the daily happy hour from 5-8p. Hennessy shots for $5! Can't beat that! Will definitely make this a regular! read more

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant - Some Hennessy drink our bartender Neice suggested & made for my date - Caribbean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I don't even know where to start with this review. My friends and I were in town from NY for a couple days for a conference and I saw Bello's was On the list of places that I wanted to try out while we were there. After trying out Bellos on the first night we were hooked and never strayed elsewhere to try anything else out. The staff were very welcoming/friendly and the owner so sweet. If the food doesn't get you the drinks will. The food was a tasty reminder of home and drinks understood the assignment. We ate there every day during the day and came back for the nightlife every night. If you're visiting from out of town or even local to the area, give Bello's a shot. Thank me later! read more