Bell’s

Bell’s reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Polly

   Central Coast13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   A Special night out for our anniversary. Prix fixe menu. A taster of Champagne was a lovely touch as we sat down. We ordered French Pinot noir from Burgundy. A half bottle Pricey at $99. Smoother than Pinots we are used in the Santa Rita Hills. Different, Excellent. Service-impeccable. Entire staff are knowledgeable, congenial and wanting to please. Menu: Santa Barbara Sea Urchin. An amuse-bouche with caviar on a mille crepe. Excellent salty taste on a tender crepe. Bell’s seeded sourdough a bit too rustic and tough texture for my tastes. Dinner salad - Finley farms lettuce, full of flavor dressing of shallot and date vinaigrette. We loved the fresh mixed greens and dressing. Chickpea panisse with artichoke, anchovy and saffron aioli deconstructed- crispy chickpea wafers were nice when topped with all ingredients. Aioli had a hint of lemon. Vitello tonnato - capers and asparagus. Veal was chewy, no asparagus. The capers overwhelmed the veal. Morro bay Vermillion Rockfish- leaks and mussels were chewy, rockfish scales left on. Was not a fan of the overall taste. Only had a few bites. Steak au poivre- 5 oz coulotte, peppercorn sauce and frites. Steak was really tough, served blood rare and over powered with peppercorns. Too spicy. Fries ok. Only had a few bites. Tangerine Glacee with a crispy pavlova. Delicious Big Sur - local walnuts in a rosemary tart and a side of Brie - lovely. Overall appreciate the philosophy of local, creative and flavorful dishes. Service is French casual and Food Presentation 5 stars. Thanks Brian & Lauren. They went out of their way to make our night special. Even put “Happy Anniversary” on our menu. The meal was pricey but we knew this going in. The automatic 20 percent fee added was a surprise. We would’ve paid that anyway. The manager came to our table, apologized for the main dishes and took it off our bill. This was much appreciated. We will try again, lunch next time.
   

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   Denise

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Do not miss an opportunity to dine at Bell's. It is always a great experience.
   

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   Nigel

   Central Coast28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service and a great price just wonderful xxxxx
   

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   Jeramy

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service and food was great from start to finish. Everything was great, but the tangerine sorbet to cap the meal was next level. Thank you.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was exceptional. Unique twists on old favorites and sophisticated new flavors.
   

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   Mikolaj

   Jackson Hole2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience! High quality food, attentive service and very good vibes! Highly reccomended to anyone visiting!
   

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   Jessica

   San Diego3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding meal, worth the drive out to for it. Went for an anniversary lunch while up in Santa Barbara. Every item we tasted was amazing. My husband felt it was the best meal he's ever had. Can't wait to go back and visit again.
   

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   Melisa

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the moment you walk in. Atmosphere is electric! Service and food on par.
   

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   Kyuho

   Guam1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was awesome. It was worth it to take detour from our original travel plan to eat here.
   

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    Dan VIP

    San Diego106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    First time diners.. four course fixed price dinner.. every course was a delightful experience well worth the $$$$$. Wait staff was informative, attentive, and listened.. 20% gratuity pre-added to each order..
    

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