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Bell’s

Name: Bell’s
Address: 406 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA, United States, 93440-5001
Telephone: (805) 874-5510
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

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$50 and over

French

406 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA 93440-5001

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Based in Los Alamos, CA, Bell’s is a French-inspired bistro from Per Se alums Daisy and Greg Ryan. Earning one Michelin Star since 2021 as well as Food & Wine Best New Chef, and Esquire’s Best New Restaurants and James Beard nominations for Best Chef California and Outstanding Restauranteurs. Bell's is a reimagined bistro fare with eclectic wine selections from independent local producers and select European estates.

LUNCH is served from 11:00am - 3:00pm, Thurs - Mon.
Walk-ins welcomed

PRIX FIXE DINNER is reservation only, from 5:00 - 8:30pm, Thursday - Monday.
Dinner is $110, menu price does not include SERVICE FEE AND TAX.

On Thursdays, we will be offering L'EXPRESS DINNER MENU an abbreviated menu (salad and bread course, choice of entree, choice of dessert) for $65/pp - both menus will be offered those nights so no need to make a note, just book as you normally would.

On Monday evenings all wines over $60 are half price!
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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Daisy Ryan

MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023

From the OpenTable editors: Daisy and Greg Ryan met at Per Se, so it should come as no surprise that their French-leaning Los Alamos restaurant has a MICHELIN Star and that Daisy received a Best New Chef nod from Food & Wine in 2020. Expect bistro-style food for lunch and a prix-fixe at dinner that changes with the seasons, all served in a white brick-lined space done up with copper pots and vintage rugs. You definitely won’t want to miss the steak au poivre with crispy fries and the stack of crêpes topped with Santa Barbara uni.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Californian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 874-5510
Website
https://www.bellsrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
406 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA 93440-5001
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Los Alamos
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu - Dining Room
Multiple dates available
*This reservation is for an INSIDE table at Bell’s. Join us for a weekly, changing 5-course prix fixe meal: $110/person, exclusive of service charge & tax. *Thursday Nights: offering a 3 Course Prix Fixe menu for $65. Feel free to decide which menu you would like to enjoy after your arrival. *On Monday nights, wines over $60 are half price.
Prix Fixe Dinner Menu - Outside Patio Dining
Multiple dates available
*This reservation is OUTSIDE, heaters available, please dress accordingly. Join us for a weekly, changing 5-course prix fixe meal: $110/person, exclusive of service charge & tax. *Thursday Nights: offering a 3 Course Prix Fixe menu for $65. Feel free to decide which menu you would like to enjoy after your arrival. *On Monday nights, wines over $60 are half price.
Prix Fixe Dinner Menu - Counter Seats
Multiple dates available
*This reservation is for Counter Seats overlooking the kitchen inside Bell’s. These are high-top bar stools and there may be a set of other guests dining in the remaining bar seats. Join us for a weekly, changing 5-course prix fixe meal: $110/person, exclusive of service charge & tax. *Thursday Nights: offering a 3 Course Prix Fixe menu for $65. Feel free to decide which menu you would like to enjoy after your arrival. *On Monday nights, wines over $60 are half price.

What 130 people are saying

Bell’s 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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Best Ambiance
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Innovative
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bell's in Los Alamos offers a "remarkably go" dining experience with "excellent wine list" and "great vibe." Known for its "outstanding freshness," the food is both "unique" and "sophisticated," making it a "must try" for food enthusiasts. Service is "attentive" and "warm," creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

130 Reviews

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John
Vancouver / British Columbia33 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alan was our server and was impeccable. The food was great and you could tell everyone who worked there was completely focused on giving the best service you could wish for. Thank you so much for making it a memorable experience!
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Peggy
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ericka was our server and she took such good care of us during our lunch. Thank you!
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john
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delightful meal and experience. We enjoyed two of our favorite wineries then finished our day with a remarkable late lunch. Highly Recommend Bells
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Doug VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again the food, service and our experience was amazing. Bell's is consistent, never varies, always great.
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China
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can't recommend visiting Bell's enough. Such a wonderful experience.
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Heather VIP
Chicago / Illinois23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful patio and incredible food. Great day trip from SBA.
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Multidiner
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food. Simple and dumb so remarkably go. Excellent Wine list. Excellent service. Great vibe.
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aleksandsr
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect from beginning to the end ,great service , great food, amazing ambiance
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good lunch food but not mind blowing - tartare and steak was too chewy, portions of uni were small and the bag of chips with the salad was odd. Service was good but one of the servers was pretty checked out. A step down from the last time we were there in terms of pricing and service. Probably will skip next time we’re in the area.
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Brandi
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bell’s is a must — perfect food, vibe, and service.
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FAQs

Bell’s is rated 4.9 stars by 130 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 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

406 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA 93440-5001

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Los Alamos
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://www.bellsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(805) 874-5510

Bell’s

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About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu - Dining Room

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu - Outside Patio Dining

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu - Counter Seats

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What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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