Bellos Lounge & Restaurant

Name: Bellos Lounge & Restaurant
Address: 1712 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA, United States, 23223
Telephone: (804) 716-9559
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (67)

$30 and under

Caribbean

1712 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

We are a restaurant and a lounge providing the best cuisine and dining experience available as well as our night life Lounge experience. We are Bellos; a taste of Africa, the Caribbean, and fine dining. Our fusion of excellence won't be found anywhere else within Richmond.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, African, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Wed 6:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(804) 716-9559
Website
https://www.belloslounge.com/?y_source=1_NDgwMTY1NDktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1712 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
Neighborhood
Richmond
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Late Night, Takeout

Experiences

Island Vibes After Dark
$250.00 per party
Multiple dates available
Join us for Island Vibes After Dark, the ultimate late-night experience in the city! Every Tuesday through Sunday from 11PM to 2AM. Our lounge transforms into a tropical oasis transporting you to the vibrant islands of the Caribbean and Africa. Immerse yourself in: - Infectious island rhythms and Afrobeats vibes - Delicious cocktails and signature drinks, crafted with tropical flavors and spices - Savory small plates and snacks, inspired by the bold flavors of African and Caribbean cuisine - Lively dancing and energetic performances by our resident DJs and special guests Get ready to let loose and soak up the island vibes! Dress code: Strictly enforced (see dress code policy) Cover charge: waived with table reservations or bottle service. Sections and Bottle service requires a deposit to confirm reservation. Minimum $250 for party up to 8 patrons We can't wait to see you under the stars!"
Island Vibes & Afro Beats: Afro-Caribbean Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us for a vibrant Afro-Caribbean brunch experience that will transport you to the tropical islands and bustling streets of the African diaspora.

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What 67 people are saying

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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67 Reviews

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Demetrice
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall this was a wonderful experience. The manager Kris was ever helpful as I planned my birthday event. Unfortunately they were switching to a new menu so many of the starters were unavailable but we were notified of that ahead of time. The food was delicious. I came with a party of 10 and had the oxtails. There were only 3 oxtails but it came with rice and peas and cabbage. The DJ started at 10. Very nice atmosphere.
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Janaya
Virginia5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Came on mother’s day, seated immediately and our server was amazing! They had cute Mothers day decor and a DJ. The food and drinks were pretty good and the cost was very reasonable. They were out of some of the ingredients for the food and drinks on the menu but it did not dampen our experience.
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Emily
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 Stars – An Unforgettable Birthday at Bellos Lounge! From the moment we walked in, the host/server greeted us warmly and brought us to our table with a smile. To top it off, we received a complimentary bottle of champagne for my birthday, which made the night feel extra special. The food was absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. The drinks were just as impressive—strong, tasty, and crafted to perfection. On top of that, the service throughout the night was exceptional. The staff made sure we had everything we needed and truly made the evening memorable. Bellos Lounge exceeded all expectations. From the ambiance to the hospitality, everything was on point. I’ll definitely be back and recommending it to everyone I know!
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Monica
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at Bellos! Service was great and staff was all super friendly. I went there for my birthday dinner, and they gave me a complementary bottle of champagne to share with my friends. Food was incredible. Would 100% go here again for any occasion.
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Caressa
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation for 9:30PM. Upon walking in it was clear the staff was really annoyed. When I went to who I thought was a hostess, I was told someone else was checking folks in. When the hostess finally came & spoke the group or maybe 3/4 couples 15 mins after arrival she said “I can seat y’all but the kitchen is terribly backed up, you might not get food & I don’t want people to be upset”. We looked around and realized in a restaurant full of tables there was NO food on anyone’s table. We decided to leave.
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Sean
Virginia1 review
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst experience ever. I had made reservations waited 15 minutes to be seated on the floor after reserving High top. I took 3 hours to be served my entree after seating and appetizers took two and a half. It was valintines day but this was rediculus poor quality service for the price demanded.
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Shondella
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We dined here before and have always enjoyed the food, drinks, and ambiance. I decided to make us a reservation on Valentine’s Day for 6 PM before heading to an 8:00 PM concert. The ambience was very nice. They even gave us a complementary glass of champagne upon entering the restaurant. We sat in between two other sets of guests who were very friendly. We could tell that our server was probably new. He seemed a little bit nervous so we were sure to handle him with Care. My husband came in after Park in the car and I had already ordered a drink that I let my husband taste and he really liked it so he placed an order for the same espresso martini. It’s called the Armand. About 15 minutes had passed and he had not received his drink nor did we see the bartender preparing it so we had to flag down the server to ask him about it and then he immediately brought it back. We had placed our orders pretty quickly because we knew we didn’t have much time to eat and leave for the concert. It took my husband about 30 minutes to get his meal. I had already eaten mine by the time he came because I ordered from the starter menu to be my meal when the young lady served his meal she said she was going to bring back the vegetables however they never deliver the vegetables to our table. At 7:25. We asked the waiter to provide us with our check and I informed him that my husband never received the vegetables that were supposed to come with his entrée so when the server came back with our check, he told us that he had taken 20% off of the check. The guest at the tables on each side of us were also expressing disappointment and how long it was taken for them to receive their food. We also witnessed a couple who had come in after us get up and leave because no one had even come to take their order after about 15-20 minutes. We will give Bellos another try since we’ve enjoyed it in the past and hopefully what we witnessed or experienced last night will not occur again.
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Nicole
Virginia1 review
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I made a reservation for Valentines Day at Bellos based on the reviews, but it was a terrible experience. The service was terrible: even though we had an early reservation and we’re one of 3 couples in the restaurant, I had to wait 20 minutes for my first drink order and my husband waited another 10 after that. I had to ask our server and a food runner twice for another round of drinks that never came. The food also took way too long for how many workers they had for so few guests. When the bill finally came, the server was either unwilling or unable to show an itemized receipt. I had to ask twice to get the drinks we never received taken off the check. The venue was wildly underwhelming. For a lounge and restaurant, the first thing I noticed were two giant tvs playing NBC news throughout our valentines dinner. The place looks like someone wanted things to look high end but ran out of money after they finished the backsplash of the bar - paint was chipping everywhere I looked, the bench seat wasn’t attached to the bench, and the bathroom sink was falling off the wall. It also didn’t help that some of the staff reeked of weed, which was pretty unromantic but may at least explain the slow service. Despite all of this, the food was pretty tasty. Unfortunately, right after leaving my husband and I both got a bad case of the runs and had to end our Valentines Day early. Overall, the restaurant has potential but I would not recommend coming here.
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dominque
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was good, but we waited over an hour for our food, and the restaurant wasn’t crowded, they also charge an automatic 15% gratuity, and the service wasn’t worth that. I had high hopes but we will not go back.
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AnitaY
San Diego3 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 5, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This is my second time at Bellos. I hate the automatic gratuity policy. The wait staff takes forever to introduce themselves, they routinely forget to bring requested items and once my food & beverages are served, the server didn't check on me. I had to go search for wait staff when I needed something or to follow up on a previous request. This is not the quality of customer service of a place that enforces an automatic gratuity policy on all patrons, no matter the size of the party. Unless the customer service changes, I will not be purchasing from this business anymore.
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FAQs

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 716-9559.

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Bellos Lounge & Restaurant

1712 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Wed 6:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, African, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Late Night, Takeout

Website
https://www.belloslounge.com/?y_source=1_NDgwMTY1NDktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(804) 716-9559

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Island Vibes After Dark

Island Vibes & Afro Beats: Afro-Caribbean Brunch

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What 67 people are saying

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Does Bellos Lounge & Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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