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Bellwether, Jacksonville, FL

Bellwether

4.7
4.7
281 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Follow the pioneers behind Orsay, Black Sheep and BLK SHP at Intuition back Downtown as we open our latest restaurant, Bellwether. This fast-casual yet sophisticated restaurant will offer an eclectic mix of regional fare, with a focus on thoughtfully crafted, locally sourced ingredients served along side gracious, southern hospitality. Featuring outdoor dining, a full bar and private dining options, Bellwether aims to lead the way in Downtown dining.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Monday: 10:30pm - 3:00pm, Tuesday 10:30pm - 7pm, Wednesday - Friday: 10:30am - 9:30pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Phone number
    (904) 802-7745
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kerri Rogers
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (904) 802-7745
  • Neighborhood
    Jacksonville
  • Cross street
    Forsyth St.
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet Friday and Saturday evenings. Please feel free to contact the restaurant for parking recommendations.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

281 Reviews
  1. LeviE

    Orlando

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were outstanding, I can’t wait to go back!

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  2. RachelJ

    Dallas

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    I sat outside which I thought would be nice but the people on the street asking me for things was off putting. My meal was bland. I had the catch of the day. Service was great though.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Great service

    1 person found this helpful

  4. TeresaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a business luncheon. I would caution to get thee early, as parking is a challenge.

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  5. Rick

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We were early birds (5:15 reservation), and despite the dining room being only partially full, carrying on a conversation was difficult. Wine list looked good, but both of our choices for wine were unavailable. Food was excellent, but portions were on the small side. Service was a bit slow, despite the limited number of guests. I expected more for my $180 dinner for two.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Birthday! Loved it!

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  7. GGLe

    Orlando

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    David was our server. It was a busy night and he was attentive and professional while putting up with our antics. Thank you, Bellwether! Only negative was that the soft serve machine was down that night. But the other meals made up for it!

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  8. bethcourt

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently delicious with great service and atmosphere!

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  9. Debbieg

    Jacksonville

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service with David. Little pricey for family of 4 but overall worth it

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  10. AngelaF

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bellwether is our favorite pre-theatre dinner spot. The food is always fresh and delicious and the service is friendly. We’ll be back!

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  11. LYNNG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food, even on the limited bar menu. Wish they would expand to the full menu on nights where there is an event.

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  12. brad

    Jacksonville

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food

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  13. floridagal

    Jacksonville

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time I ate there I was not that impressed but we went back for second visit. The food was excellent and the service was too...much more lively and looked very popular. I will definitely go back.

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  14. NinaF

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I tried Bellwether for the first time; it was Valentines Day. Our expectations were exceeded. We will definitely return often.

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  15. Jess

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere. Fantastic food. Incredible service. Extremely accommodating. Love this place. I hope it sticks around and doesn't change.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food

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  17. JuanV

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ambience is only four stars as noise level was slightly elevated

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  18. muffinbaker

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed a pre-theatre dinner at the restaurant and were pleased with the friendly service and our meals. Although the dinner menu is not copious it contains enough variety to everyone’s taste. We missed the French fries which seemed to be ordered at the surrounding tables. Next time we will order the fries. Bell weather is close by The Times Union Center and The Florida Theatre which makes it an ideal spot for a pre-theatre meal.

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  19. PV104

    Jacksonville

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent food and terrific service from Collinl Great restaurant within walking distance of the Florida Theatre!

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  20. DonnaB

    Jacksonville

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bellwether is so convenient for those of us who work downtown Jax. Food is fast and really tasty. Try the charred broccoli. It's the best!

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  21. MichaelV

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time eating dinner, and we enjoyed everything from the cocktails to the dessert. We’ll be back soon!!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New favorite place for dinner and drinks downtown. Cocktail selection is great, love the Mexican cookout!

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  23. Velcro

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My salad was very salty, but they were quick to fix the issue.

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  24. francesH

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable, with Charlotte as our server. The food was divine, as always. We love Bellwether and we’re excited to take friends for their first visit. They had a wonderful experience, as did we. Will continue to be a patron for a long time.

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  25. brad

    Jacksonville

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great hot spot downtown. Great food, well prepared. Laid back ambiance but great food and drink menu. EASY to find, valet parking or plenty on street.

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  26. FLFoodie

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food was quite good but the service was mediocre at best.

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  27. TracyA

    Jacksonville

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent happy hour drinks, good food, the manager made a food issue right with a replacement and comped a drink, staff was friendly and helpful. Quick service as well for shows, etc.

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  28. JoLon

    Jacksonville

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The restaurant is in downtown Jacksonville. perfect for pre-theater dinner. We were seated in the bar for a 4:45 because we were told all 5:00 PM reservations were gone. The bar was noisier than I prefer. The dining room never filled up though. We did enjoy a happy Hour cocktail at a good price. We could not order from the dinner menu until 5:00 PM but then we did order and shared two menu items. The salmon was good but the Bulgar grain served with it was just OK. The Gnocchi Carbonara was quite good and definitely needed to be shared. service was just OK as we actually had to walk up to the bar and take our drinks which wee sitting there for 10 minutes or so.

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  29. AmyW

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food is very good, but portions are rather small. My husband — who is not a large man — had to order a burger afterward because his chicken sandwich was so small. :-(

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  30. DianeP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Restaurant is small, but cozy. Service was acceptable, a bit slow with getting our drinks. Portion size was smaller than expected on the special pre-show menu.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice causal place to meet up with friends and family

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  32. LeslieB

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charlotte was an amazing server!

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  33. Ivonne

    Jacksonville

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service.

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  34. FrankJane

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Went to this restaurant before the Celine Dion concert. It was packed but they had added additional staff. The setting is very very nice. The service was absolutely outstanding and very first rate the food was terrific, innovative, and well prepared. I think it was a little expensive however. I would definitely go back again if I wanted a good meal in downtown Jacksonville. It was a convenient walk to the VyStar auditorium. My wife was unhappy with one component of her dish, there was a lot of grit in the vegetables. We told our waitress in shortly after the owner came over. He comped us one complimentary dessert but I think he should’ve called her dinner Nevertheless, I would definitely go back. This was a really good place

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  35. Jill

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service; your daily schedules are perfect.

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  36. Jfive

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner, great server. Would definitely recommend Bellwether.

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  37. Ruby

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff and management were very attentive. It was getting to be the end of the night and the chef came out to see the patrons. Great experience and excellent food. The duck was especially good

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  38. LucieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great experience in downtown Jax. Really enjoyed the food and the setting. The valet even saw us coming and got our cars before we even got outside!!

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  39. DinnerPossum

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Great downtown restaurant. Great food. Great bartenders and staff. Nice cocktail list.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had NYE dinner here with some friends and it was great!

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Bellwether is rated 4.7 stars by 281 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bellwether

117 W Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Forsyth St.
  • Neighborhood
    Jacksonville
  • Hours of operation
    Monday: 10:30pm - 3:00pm, Tuesday 10:30pm - 7pm, Wednesday - Friday: 10:30am - 9:30pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet Friday and Saturday evenings. Please feel free to contact the restaurant for parking recommendations.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kerri Rogers
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (904) 802-7745
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (904) 802-7745
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