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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The experience was amazing! Tatum was such an amazing server and I would 1000% recommend her and the restaurant to others. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, especially on my birthday.

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   NevL

   Charlotte

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   La Belle Helene June 25 2022 6pm Both: Mussels/Duck a l’orange/Citroen mousse Ambience: Absolutely fantastic décor and fittings. Noise level is OK. This the first time we had been back since the pandemic, I understand LBH closed and re-opened with new owners. I couldn’t tell any difference which was fine with us. Covid-19 measures: A couple of staff were wearing masks, and there was hand sanitizer available Service: Some may consider the service slow, but it was obsequiously so. Drinks took longer than expected but not offensively. We were asked at least three times if everything was satisfactory. Total sitting time 90 minutes. Parking: There is a valet, but we had show tickets so took the blue line from So-So. Review: Mussels were delicious, the broth was perfect, and a generous portion so we were glad we shared. Duck is my Eleanor. When she’s good she’s great but when she’s bad she has hurt me. This was perfect, tender duck with the right crispy skin and fat. The orange reduction was served on the side which made for a delicious if unconventional dipping sauce. The dish was served in a huge platter with potatoes and haricot vert my only observation was there was enough food for four people, a hungry person on the street outside got the leftovers. Citroen mousse was excellent. Issues: The check served in mutilated copies of the Iliad upset my once-librarian wife. Would we go there again? Naturellement! LBH and Café Monte are French staples.

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3. RD

   RachelD

   Western NC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and ambience within walking distance to most uptown hotels and convention center.

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   wheelsturning

   Charlotte

   19 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My new favorite restaurant! Just great food and atmosphere—particularly for the ladies-who-do-lunch crowd.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Had a great time with friends for couples night out. Seated right away due to our reservation, good was great. This was our 2nd time dining and it didn’t disappoint!

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   rockyp

   Charlotte

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent experience from Beginning to end

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   run2eatchocolate

   Raleigh

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Lovely experience; we are happy to make such a find in Charlotte. And our foie gras was equal if not better than our favorite French restaurant in NYC. We sat at the bar as we usually do and had delightful service from many of the staff. Thank you! We are definitely returning soon.

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   DaveNStephanieRodriguez

   Charlotte

   85 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   85 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great early dinner at La Belle Helene. It's been quite awhile since we've visited so it was nice to see that the quality of food and service remains high. We shared the duck entree, which was crispy and juicy and awesome. Enjoyed a few rounds of cocktails. Very good very fun!

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9. RK

   RebeccaK

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The restaurant is gorgeous, there was great service, the food had amazing flavors and all the extra touches were appreciated!

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    Jacquelineh

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food, pleasant and attentive service, great atmosphere. Very clean and inviting

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11. AH

    AdamH

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    The restaurant itself was beautiful. The menu was nice and portions were decent. There was info

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12. NH

    NatalieH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food2service2ambience3

    Took over an hour to get our food which was mediocre.

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    Marcy

    West Palm Beach

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Excellent food. Took long between courses. My companions appetizer was eaten before mine was served. Finished dessert before coffee ever showed up.

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14. GC

    GlobalCitizen67

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great food, excellent service and very pleasant environment and atmosphere - I will definitely be back!

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    DebbieS

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Father’s Day lunch - lovely place - service of food a bit slow - but very good food, ambiance atmosphere- salad nicoise was amazing!

    La Belle HeleneResponded 5 days ago

    Thanks, Debbie. The Salade Royale Nicoise is definitely one of my favorites, I'm so glad you enjoyed it also. Hope to have you join us again soon!

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    StephanieT

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    There were way to many guests for the what the kitchen staff could accommodate. Like other restaurants managing through less staff they reduce capacity to maintain their guests experience.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food5service1ambience5

    Service at this restaurant was not very good. From the unfriendly host and hostess to the server that was no where to be found. Food was exceptional once we received it. But the server was no where to found after taking our order. Someone from the kitchen delivered to food and the server only showed up after we were done to bring us the check. As a result, we were unable to get additional condiments, order more drinks, etc.

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    Mike

    Charlotte

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    Went on Sunday for Father's Day brunch. Food is very good. Except the bread and pastry basket, seemed a little stale. Not fresh as the brioche and cinnamon bun were hard on the edges. The service was horrible. Took ~35 minutes for someone to bring coffee and take the order for the pastries. Apparently, they put a macaroon on the side with a cup of coffee. I didn't get it, but my wife did. It was amazing delicious. I asked about it and was told they would bring me one, but never did. At one point, the manager was serving us, but we didn't know she was the manager. Because she kept disappearing, I asked the host is she was our server. He said no, she's the manager......The restaurant is beautiful. We were so excited to return as we hadn't been there since it re-opened. It was a disappointing experience.

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19. FS

    FernandoS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience5

    Food arrived for 2 diners 15 minutes after other parties food arrived.

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20. HE

    HighExpectations50

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Beautiful, authentic high-end French bistro with excellent food. The service was not at the same level, which I attribute to staffing issues stemming from the pandemic. All in all, a great place.

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21. DA

    DAle

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Beautiful as always! Great food, especially the croissants.

    La Belle HeleneResponded 5 days ago

    Thanks, Dale! I'm so glad you enjoyed everything. I hope you join us again soon!

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22. EM

    ElaineM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We went for father's day brunch. The place was beautiful and the food was delicious. We tried the pastry of the day, a cronut and it was fresh and amazing.

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23. A

    Amanda19712

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Service and ambiance was very nice. I had the trout almondine along with the pomme purée. My only complaint was that the trout was not made traditionally so it was missing the brown butter and almond sauce. It was topped with green beans and crispy onions along with the almonds, more onions than almonds. Everything else was excellent otherwise. I would dine here again.

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24. K

    Kendall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Fantastic food. Steak fries and lemon dessert were delicious

    La Belle HeleneResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you, Kendall! The Le Citron is one of my favorite desserts on the menu, I'm so happy you got to enjoy it as well.

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25. LK

    LoriK

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food, atmosphere, location- all were amazing!! Will definitely be returning.

    La Belle HeleneResponded 5 days ago

    Thanks, Lori! We look forward to having you join us again.

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    ambarg

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    Our waiter was great, overall great service and ambiance. The food and drinks in my opinion sounded delicious but everything seemed decent, it was just lacking a little bit more flavor in my opinion.

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27. DW

    DebbyW

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Have always loved La Belle Helene even before with previous owners. Drink selections and menu selections were great Emma, our server was great. Drinks at the bar not so great due to attitude with one of the bartenders and the long wait to be offered a drink at the bar.Otherwise- we will definitely come back.

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28. KA

    KateA

    Charlotte

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing!! So glad to try this as it was different from what we usually eat. Love how the portions were big!

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29. CW

    CalenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The restaurant was excellent, and the food was amazing. The atmosphere was peaceful and unique with a beautiful immersive experience. The food was delicious. I had the French onion soup; it was rich and creamy. It was the best French onion soup I have ever had in my life. We shared the Ratatouille, and it was superb. It felt truly like we were in France, and it took me back to my time in France. For dinner, I had the chicken which was perfectly cook with delicious spinach and potatoes. The drinks I had were the best part for me. I had a supernova which blew me away, and I also had their tequila drink with honey. You could barley taste the tequila, with a sweet small and taste. Overall, the restaurant was incredible, and I would recommend it.

    La Belle HeleneResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you so much for your review, Calen! I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience dining with us. We do appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again soon.

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    Peter

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    A beautiful restaurant, with terrific food - but the service is what sets it apart. Fantastic!

    La Belle HeleneResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you, Peter!

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31. MG

    MarkG

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    This was the second time we have dined there as a family, food and service quality was excellent again however 2 of our steak entrees were not cooked as ordered which was a shame - however the manager took care of it for us without hesitation-Thank you! All other meals were perfect and we throughly enjoyed our evening at La Belle Helene.

    La Belle HeleneResponded on June 16, 2022

    Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Mark. We appreciate your feedback and I hope you'll join us again soon!

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32. JW

    JoelW

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My waitress, Tatum, and all other hosts were absolutely fantastic.

    La Belle HeleneResponded on June 16, 2022

    Thank you, Joel! I'll be sure to pass your review along to Tatum and the rest of our team.

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33. RM

    RachelM

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had an incredible dining experience! The food was all incredible. Great wine selection, service, and ambiance. 10/10 will return.

    La Belle HeleneResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your review, Rachel! I'm so glad to hear you had such a nice experiencing while dining with us. I hope you can join us again soon.

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34. MC

    MiguelC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Food was very good and the service was outstanding

    La Belle HeleneResponded on June 16, 2022

    Thanks, Miguel! I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience dining with us.

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35. MC

    MarcoC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice place for celebration, complimentary valet parking, excellent food, good service. The food is average price but the best part is the kitchen reserve my best compliment.

    La Belle HeleneResponded on June 16, 2022

    Thanks, Marco!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything is great! From the staff to the food and the wine plus the dessert. 5 star all the way

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Morgan took great care of us. Great music!

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38. E

    Ella

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely brunch for a special occasion, great pastries!

    La Belle HeleneResponded on June 16, 2022

    Thank you, Ella! I'm so glad you enjoyed our brunch service and pastry selection. Hope you can join us again soon.

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39. DW

    DougW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The “Patio Dining” should be better described as “Sidewalk Seating”. There’s no patio!! The food and the serving staff were both wonderful.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    We ordered the bread basket to start but it didn’t come until long after our main courses - after we asked repeatedly for it. We received three different responses when we asked for a simple bottle of carbonated water. Eventually, we were told there was none. Our waiter disappeared for lengthy amounts of time during which we needed assistance.

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