The Bellevue is now open in the Gold Coast. Offering elevated American cuisine from Executive Chef Marco Di Benedetto, the two-story restaurant and lounge starts a new chapter in the neighborhood.
Located on the corner of Bellevue Place and Rush Street, The Bellevue’s new design, created by architectural design firm Knauer Incorporated, lives up to its name, which translates in French to “beautiful view.” Guests will find just that within the overhauled and completely renovated space. Inside, a mix of rich leathers, velvets, brass, and wood, along with lively patterned tile floors and a palette of clementine and hunter green, invites diners in. A range of unique artwork, including black and white photos and custom murals, adds to the design appeal. The alluring interiors are equally matched by the restaurant’s reimagined and refreshed exterior, including its second-story vistas and the ground floor’s 100-seat sidewalk café.
Outdoor or in, guests can decide to enjoy a bottle of bubbly and The Bellevue’s take on a seafood tower, The Brass Tower (Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters on the Half Shell, Tuna Crudo, Hamachi Crudo, Cocktail Sauce, Mustard Aioli, Dill Mignonette), in the first floor’s expanded bar area or at one of the tables or banquettes positioned nearby. Or, visitors can head upstairs to dine and enjoy the second floor’s open kitchen and take in views of Rush Street and Mariano Park. Folding glass doors allow the upstairs dining space to transform into an open-air experience.
To match the interiors, Chef Marco Di Benedetto, an alum of Gibsons Restaurant Group and the José Andrés’ Group, created a menu of upgraded classics, like Wood Fired Cascade Creek Lamb Tenderloins (Purple Potatoes, Mint Chimichurri) and Shrimp De Jonghe (Butter, Marsala Wine, Garlic, Parsley Breadcrumbs), as well as all-day dining options, including Flaming Saganaki and Skirt Steak Skewers (House-made Flat Bread) and the 1031 Salad (Baby Arugula, Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, Marinated Red Peppers, House Vinaigrette).