This week we decided to kick off our month of changes with a new and different brunch spot. As it was on the way to Coney Island, we decided to stop by the quaint and eclectic main street of Bellevue, KY and try out the Bellevue Bistro (Bb). After a few weeks of going as a duo, we finally had companions with us this week- our future roommates, Joey and Nick.
I had never been to Bellevue before and enjoyed the small town, yet bustling, setting of Fairfield Avenue. Initially, for this reason, we thought it would be a good idea to sit at a sidewalk table. However we soon found out, as the abundance of available outdoor seating should have indicated to us from the start, it was way too sunny and hot to sit outside. No problem though, as Bb has a few indoor tables looking out on the street and a kindly gentleman gave his to us.
We knew from looking at their online menu that Bb was a good value, most of their breakfast dishes are between $4.50 and $7.95. They also have a separate and extensive lunch menu. Everything was sounding delicious. Joey went for the Belgium waffles, Nick decided on the portabella mushroom sandwich from the lunch menu, and John and I, not wanting to wander too far from the breakfast side of brunch (even though it was almost 1pm), both got breakfast sautes. The sautes are breakfast skillets and we decided to get one seafood (The Surf and Turf) and one sausage saute.
The interior of Bb feels like a warm and inviting bohemian-style living room, with marbled gold walls, wood trim, a fireplace, lots of pieces of art all over the place (for sale, by local artists), and tables stocked with issues of Dwell. It was clear that someone at the establishment had some design sense and everything was very tasteful.
But, getting back to the food!
The surf and turf saute was delicious! With crab, avocado, bacon, basil, tomato, egg, and cheese all over potatoes, it was pretty much every good thing all mixed into one. Sometimes this can go awry, but not this time. It was a true winner. The sausage saute was just meat and potatoes, even the green apples thrown in for variety couldn't dress it up enough...or maybe the surf and turf was just too good by comparison.
Nick's Portabella sandwich looked fresh and hardy, with grilled onions, red bell pepper, and mozzarella, on Ciabatta bread. I think the next time I go, I'm getting this.
Unfortunately, I don't think Joey realized that his waffle was a Taste from Belgium (TM) waffle from the guy at Findlay Market and therefore not very big. The waffle looked minuscule on the giant plate, with bananas and chocolate shavings merely attempting to compensate. However, as most Cincinnatians already know, these are the best waffles in the world, with a crunchy/sweet outside and cakey inside. But, if you're expecting a huge, fluffy Belgian waffle, these aren't the ones for you.
I got a lemonade instead of a coffee, but tried a little bit of John's coffee and it was definitely good. Almost made me regret my lemonade decision. Free refills on everything was a nice bonus.
Overall, we had a great experience. The service was friendly, the food delicious, and the prices decent. The Bellevue Bistro is definitely a little gem of a place that you should check out, if you haven't already. I'm sure we'll be returning there for brunch, lunch, or even dinner (!) at some point in the future.
Bellevue Bistro website
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