We brought our family to Easter brunch and the experience was very disappointing. There was only one waitstaff for the room. We had to ask several times for drinks and coffee and finally go get our own at the bar. The food was average, but definitely not worth the $90/plate charged.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Linda M.
Although there were lots of places to enjoy an afternoon tea in Newport, I chose One Bellevue basically because it was in the hotel where we were staying. It seemed really understaffed. There were only 6 couples dining, yet we had to wait 15 minutes before being eeorted to our table (which sat on top of a heating vent. We did not mind it today since it was cold and gloomy out, but would have been very uncomfortable if it was sunny). Eventually it did become unbearable hot. Like another reviewed stated, they took forever explaining the tea (which was completely wrong information, btw). For instance, there was a white tea that she said was a chamomile. It seems there was a rea expert there, but that is not the person we got. She was obviously making stuff up. There were only 6 teas to choose from, unlike the menu which listed 8 different teas. The food was subpar - most seemed to be prepackaged items I could buy at costco. They had "profiteroles" which were basically croissants with a squirt of cream cheese and shredded cucumber (no herbs) inside. I have a wheat allergy, so I confirmed in advance that I will need accommodations. They replaced the cucumber "profiterole" with hummus sandwiches, which were ok, but the sweet items were replaced with store bought mini chocolate chip cookies (think Chips Ahoy) and nasty "wedding cookies". They also gave me chocolate cups (which were inedibly bitter). The rest was filled with fruit, berries and many flowers to make it look as full as the regular tea plates. No GF scones either. Never again will I chose a place without reading reviews first.
Robyn Marie
I attended a Galentine’s Day tea here. The atmosphere was relaxed & each table was beautifully arranged. The food & tea were both delicious & the complimentary valet was convenient. As far as service, I felt a little neglected as I noticed that other tables were offered milk for their tea & another glass of wine. I wasn’t offered either. The service team, however, was nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Linda Sharron
Only ordered drinks. Service was attentive! Drink was goood!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nancy S.
We made a mistake going to One Bellevue for a Thanksgiving meal. We expected the special buffet that was advertised, but we discovered upon arriving that we were too late. There was no mention of limited hours on the website. In fact, the holiday buffet is still listed on the website! So, we were seated at their regular restaurant for the worst most expensive meal of our lives! Our waitress was lovely, but the service was otherwise slow and spotty. Our water glasses stood empty unless we were able to grab someone to fill them. The cocktails were good- and thank God because I needed that drink for what was to come. The calamari was rubbery and flavorless. The chowder was heavy on potatoes and light on clams. One member of our party liked their beef tenderloin well enough, phew. Otherwise, the rest of us found the food more or less inedible. The swordfish was a thin, overdone, flavorless slab. The prime rib was thin and also overdone. The "vegan cassoulet" was completely awful. It was simply a bowl of flavorless ingredients- some raw, some cooked. A cassoulet is a baked stew, but this "dish" had no sauce, much less a baked one. So, overcooked and flavorless was the theme of the evening- at a price that made me grimace. We had to stop and get pizza on the way home. One Bellevue, you need a new chef.
melanie.towers
I've been fortunate enough to enjoy afternoon tea in a variety of different locations including London and New York. One of my favorite locations is in Denver at the Brown Palace Hotel and they charge almost the same price but One Bellevue is not even comparable.I hate to leave a lower review but this was one of the worst tea services I have ever had, especially considering how much I paid for it. It was disorganized, with poor service and just okay food. The tea was delicious which is why I gave it two stars.Specifics:1. We were seated and waited 25 minutes for someone to come over for our tea order. Then it was like an infomercial for the tea company. Our server took an excruciatingly long time explaining what the teas were instead of just letting us order.2. It was 45 minutes before our food was delivered. When we asked about it our server said she knew it was a problem and relating it's an ongoing issue.3. On to the food itself. This is something I've never seen before and I've had a lot of afternoon tea. The food was not divided equally for each person. So there were not an even number of tea sandwiches. And the scones were cut into quarters instead of everyone having their own. The top layer of desserts were just a mix instead of everyone having one of each so we had to cut the tiny desserts in order to try some of each. The sandwiches were just okay, nothing spectacular but definitely not worth the price of a $49 tea.All in all this was profoundly disappointing and after I paid for six people plus a prepaid gratuity, I feel I didn't get my money's worth at all. I would never recommend this restaurant for tea at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Melanie T.
I've been fortunate enough to enjoy afternoon tea in a variety of different locations including London and New York. One of my favorite locations is in Denver at the Brown Palace Hotel and they charge almost the same price but One Bellevue is not even comparable. I hate to leave a lower review but this was one of the worst tea services I have ever had, especially considering how much I paid for it. It was disorganized, with poor service and just okay food. The tea was delicious which is why I gave it two stars. Specifics: 1. We were seated and waited 25 minutes for someone to come over for our tea order. Then it was like an infomercial for the tea company. Our server took an excruciatingly long time explaining what the teas were instead of just letting us order. 2. It was 45 minutes before our food was delivered. When we asked about it our server said she knew it was a problem and relating it's an ongoing issue. 3. On to the food itself. This is something I've never seen before and I've had a lot of afternoon tea. The food was not divided equally for each person. So there were not an even number of tea sandwiches. And the scones were cut into quarters instead of everyone having their own. The top layer of desserts were just a mix instead of everyone having one of each so we had to cut the tiny desserts in order to try some of each. The sandwiches were just okay, nothing spectacular but definitely not worth the price of a $49 tea. All in all this was profoundly disappointing and after I paid for six people plus a prepaid gratuity, I feel I didn't get my money's worth at all. I would never recommend this restaurant for tea at all and wish I would have read the other reviews before I went.
Lauren Z.
The service is so painfully slow here, I would struggle coming back. The space is lovely and on a very nice little street. The food was good, but not enough for everyone to try everything. Splitting scones felt a little tacky but whatever. For the price, not worth it, but an overall fine experience.
Joan Higgins
We were a party of 3, getting together as old college friends, who live a distance from each other. Our lunch was absolutely delicious and our server, Abigail was a delight!?The meal was chosen from theRestaurant Week menu and what a great deal that was for us! The crab cake sandwich was so fresh as well as the avocado turkey clubs!Dessert we each had the chocolate cake which was amazing! We highly recommend this gem, One Bellevue,tucked in at Hotel Viking, it will not disappoint! ??☀️Parking: Wonderful valets to park your car!Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible ramp to the left asyou exit your car.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Crepes
Pop B.
The food was bland and WAY too expensive for the quality and portions you receive. The service was very slow. There was only 2 other tables. It was nice in there but I wouldn't ever recommend or return.
Not worth the visit. All the food is extremely subpar, and the ambiance was nothing special in comparison to other boutique hotels' dining rooms. The service was good, but our server made a pretty major mistake of ringing us up for the a different table's bill. Not sure how she did that when there were maybe only 3 parties dining at the restaurant including ourselves. Luckily for them, we had a reservation, so they called us asking to authorize being billed the correct amount, which was about $100 more. If we were just a walk-in party, they definitely would've had to eat the cost.
Kcolasan
We had an amazing dinner here outside on their patio and got to experience live music by the Van Pelt duo. They were amazing. Food was all very good and the service was very friendly. Would definitely return!
Keith Evans
Didn't stay there. Had to use the facilities.I'm a professional driver and have brought many clients here.Steve is the best valet,doorman.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
riny
While we were staying at the Viking Hotel, we went to dinner and breakfast at the "One Bellevue restaurant. Dinner The bar service was great. The dinner food & service were good - but not exceptional. The restaurant was not busy - but it was off season and a weekday. Breakfast They had a limited menu but a nice selection. Everything we tried was very good. The service was efficient. Again it was not busy
Alexa Lasek
Worst dinner experience I have ever had. Not to mention I reached out to the restaurant on 3 occasions via email, to hopefully remedy how terrible our experience was, and received no response. I thought this was going to be a 5 star experience, and I have had better service at a dive bar.
We brought our family to Easter brunch and the experience was very disappointing. There was only one waitstaff for the room. We had to ask several times for drinks and coffee and finally go get our own at the bar. The food was average, but definitely not worth the $90/plate charged.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Although there were lots of places to enjoy an afternoon tea in Newport, I chose One Bellevue basically because it was in the hotel where we were staying. It seemed really understaffed. There were only 6 couples dining, yet we had to wait 15 minutes before being eeorted to our table (which sat on top of a heating vent. We did not mind it today since it was cold and gloomy out, but would have been very uncomfortable if it was sunny). Eventually it did become unbearable hot. Like another reviewed stated, they took forever explaining the tea (which was completely wrong information, btw). For instance, there was a white tea that she said was a chamomile. It seems there was a rea expert there, but that is not the person we got. She was obviously making stuff up. There were only 6 teas to choose from, unlike the menu which listed 8 different teas. The food was subpar - most seemed to be prepackaged items I could buy at costco. They had "profiteroles" which were basically croissants with a squirt of cream cheese and shredded cucumber (no herbs) inside. I have a wheat allergy, so I confirmed in advance that I will need accommodations. They replaced the cucumber "profiterole" with hummus sandwiches, which were ok, but the sweet items were replaced with store bought mini chocolate chip cookies (think Chips Ahoy) and nasty "wedding cookies". They also gave me chocolate cups (which were inedibly bitter). The rest was filled with fruit, berries and many flowers to make it look as full as the regular tea plates. No GF scones either. Never again will I chose a place without reading reviews first.
I attended a Galentine’s Day tea here. The atmosphere was relaxed & each table was beautifully arranged. The food & tea were both delicious & the complimentary valet was convenient. As far as service, I felt a little neglected as I noticed that other tables were offered milk for their tea & another glass of wine. I wasn’t offered either. The service team, however, was nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Only ordered drinks. Service was attentive! Drink was goood!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We made a mistake going to One Bellevue for a Thanksgiving meal. We expected the special buffet that was advertised, but we discovered upon arriving that we were too late. There was no mention of limited hours on the website. In fact, the holiday buffet is still listed on the website! So, we were seated at their regular restaurant for the worst most expensive meal of our lives! Our waitress was lovely, but the service was otherwise slow and spotty. Our water glasses stood empty unless we were able to grab someone to fill them. The cocktails were good- and thank God because I needed that drink for what was to come. The calamari was rubbery and flavorless. The chowder was heavy on potatoes and light on clams. One member of our party liked their beef tenderloin well enough, phew. Otherwise, the rest of us found the food more or less inedible. The swordfish was a thin, overdone, flavorless slab. The prime rib was thin and also overdone. The "vegan cassoulet" was completely awful. It was simply a bowl of flavorless ingredients- some raw, some cooked. A cassoulet is a baked stew, but this "dish" had no sauce, much less a baked one. So, overcooked and flavorless was the theme of the evening- at a price that made me grimace. We had to stop and get pizza on the way home. One Bellevue, you need a new chef.
I've been fortunate enough to enjoy afternoon tea in a variety of different locations including London and New York. One of my favorite locations is in Denver at the Brown Palace Hotel and they charge almost the same price but One Bellevue is not even comparable.I hate to leave a lower review but this was one of the worst tea services I have ever had, especially considering how much I paid for it. It was disorganized, with poor service and just okay food. The tea was delicious which is why I gave it two stars.Specifics:1. We were seated and waited 25 minutes for someone to come over for our tea order. Then it was like an infomercial for the tea company. Our server took an excruciatingly long time explaining what the teas were instead of just letting us order.2. It was 45 minutes before our food was delivered. When we asked about it our server said she knew it was a problem and relating it's an ongoing issue.3. On to the food itself. This is something I've never seen before and I've had a lot of afternoon tea. The food was not divided equally for each person. So there were not an even number of tea sandwiches. And the scones were cut into quarters instead of everyone having their own. The top layer of desserts were just a mix instead of everyone having one of each so we had to cut the tiny desserts in order to try some of each. The sandwiches were just okay, nothing spectacular but definitely not worth the price of a $49 tea.All in all this was profoundly disappointing and after I paid for six people plus a prepaid gratuity, I feel I didn't get my money's worth at all. I would never recommend this restaurant for tea at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I've been fortunate enough to enjoy afternoon tea in a variety of different locations including London and New York. One of my favorite locations is in Denver at the Brown Palace Hotel and they charge almost the same price but One Bellevue is not even comparable. I hate to leave a lower review but this was one of the worst tea services I have ever had, especially considering how much I paid for it. It was disorganized, with poor service and just okay food. The tea was delicious which is why I gave it two stars. Specifics: 1. We were seated and waited 25 minutes for someone to come over for our tea order. Then it was like an infomercial for the tea company. Our server took an excruciatingly long time explaining what the teas were instead of just letting us order. 2. It was 45 minutes before our food was delivered. When we asked about it our server said she knew it was a problem and relating it's an ongoing issue. 3. On to the food itself. This is something I've never seen before and I've had a lot of afternoon tea. The food was not divided equally for each person. So there were not an even number of tea sandwiches. And the scones were cut into quarters instead of everyone having their own. The top layer of desserts were just a mix instead of everyone having one of each so we had to cut the tiny desserts in order to try some of each. The sandwiches were just okay, nothing spectacular but definitely not worth the price of a $49 tea. All in all this was profoundly disappointing and after I paid for six people plus a prepaid gratuity, I feel I didn't get my money's worth at all. I would never recommend this restaurant for tea at all and wish I would have read the other reviews before I went.
The service is so painfully slow here, I would struggle coming back. The space is lovely and on a very nice little street. The food was good, but not enough for everyone to try everything. Splitting scones felt a little tacky but whatever. For the price, not worth it, but an overall fine experience.
We were a party of 3, getting together as old college friends, who live a distance from each other. Our lunch was absolutely delicious and our server, Abigail was a delight!?The meal was chosen from theRestaurant Week menu and what a great deal that was for us! The crab cake sandwich was so fresh as well as the avocado turkey clubs!Dessert we each had the chocolate cake which was amazing! We highly recommend this gem, One Bellevue,tucked in at Hotel Viking, it will not disappoint! ??☀️Parking: Wonderful valets to park your car!Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible ramp to the left asyou exit your car.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Crepes
The food was bland and WAY too expensive for the quality and portions you receive. The service was very slow. There was only 2 other tables. It was nice in there but I wouldn't ever recommend or return.
Restaurantji Recommends
Not worth the visit. All the food is extremely subpar, and the ambiance was nothing special in comparison to other boutique hotels' dining rooms. The service was good, but our server made a pretty major mistake of ringing us up for the a different table's bill. Not sure how she did that when there were maybe only 3 parties dining at the restaurant including ourselves. Luckily for them, we had a reservation, so they called us asking to authorize being billed the correct amount, which was about $100 more. If we were just a walk-in party, they definitely would've had to eat the cost.
We had an amazing dinner here outside on their patio and got to experience live music by the Van Pelt duo. They were amazing. Food was all very good and the service was very friendly. Would definitely return!
Didn't stay there. Had to use the facilities.I'm a professional driver and have brought many clients here.Steve is the best valet,doorman.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
While we were staying at the Viking Hotel, we went to dinner and breakfast at the "One Bellevue restaurant. Dinner The bar service was great. The dinner food & service were good - but not exceptional. The restaurant was not busy - but it was off season and a weekday. Breakfast They had a limited menu but a nice selection. Everything we tried was very good. The service was efficient. Again it was not busy
Worst dinner experience I have ever had. Not to mention I reached out to the restaurant on 3 occasions via email, to hopefully remedy how terrible our experience was, and received no response. I thought this was going to be a 5 star experience, and I have had better service at a dive bar.