Bellwether

After attending an event at the Moran Theatre on Saturday 12/2 we were looking for a place to sit out tornado warnings in the immediate area. We chose Bellwether because it was close. It turned out to be a great find for us. Our waiter Elle was fabulous. She had great personality, knowledge of the menu and was a great addition to our experience....which was wonderful. The restaurant is a modern inviting space. The service is professional and friendly. The food was fantastic. One of our new favorites in JAX. Thanks Elle! Thanks to the staff for making room for us on a very busy night!

I ate at the Bellwether with 2 colleagues from work and their wives. The service was very good, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, if a little loud because of the open nature of the space. There are parking garages nearby and free on-street parking after 6 pm. The Bellwether is a moderately upmarket restaurant with great food and service.

Dined in during happy hour on a Tuesday. There were only a couple other tables seated the whole time we were there. Service was very good and atmosphere was pleasant. The food was inventive, though some offerings fell short on execution. The happy hour menu’s dill-pickle-brined fried chicken and steak burgers were mediocre. Burger was a little greasy and it overpowered the taste. Admittedly, this may be because I ordered it medium. The chili boiled peanuts were a great finger food while waiting for the main course, but the flavor was subdued. The chili wasn’t really noticeable. The highlight for us was the lavash and dip plate. The boiled peanut hummus and whipped feta were delicious. I’m not generally a fan of pimiento cheese, but it was also a standout — it tasted more like a seafood dip. Overall, I can recommend Bellwether, and I would return to sample their other offerings, but not until trying some other restaurants in the area.

It was not our first time visiting this restaurant. Friendly staff and great food. We ordered the fried broccoli, the ramen, the risotto, and two desserts. All was great. The staff was very accommodating in terms of dietary restrictions (vegan) and made our visit memorable. I would highly recommend the risotto and the fried broccoli. The ramen was great, but nothing extraordinary. The deserts were amazing as well. It's not the cheapest restaurant but it's definitely worth it.