Velvet Belly

“Simply put - this was the best meal we have had from beginning to end in a very long time. We both had drinks, and dessert - so it was on the pricy side - but I don't mind paying for food that is better than I can make it. The Brussel sprout dish was exceptional - best brussel sprout dish we've ever had - and the people on the table next to us agreed! Service was good - pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable about the items on all the menus. It's not white tablecloth fine dining - but that's ok with me!”

“From the moment I walked into Velvet Belly, I knew I was going to love it. I had a reservation but told the host I was happy to sit and wait at the bar. The bartender was incredibly friendly and handed me a drink menu right away. I ordered the Shark Bait cocktail and it was not only delicious, but beautifully presented, I actually had to send a picture of it to my friends. Since it was my first time there, I spent a little time just taking in the atmosphere. The only way I can describe the space is sexy and romantic. The ambiance really sets the mood for a fun night out. There were couples on dates, groups of friends catching up, and the whole room just had this lively but intimate energy. My sister arrived for her birthday dinner and the manager, Alexander, introduced himself and showed us to our table, which was a really nice touch. Our server Nicole was fantastic, friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. We decided to order a little bit of everything and it did not disappoint. The spicy roll, nine pieces of sashimi, and the SFG roll were all excellent. The Wagyu tartare was my personal favorite, absolutely incredible. The trumpet mushrooms were delicious, the oysters were amazing, and I ended up ordering four different cocktails because each one was simply that good. This is definitely a place I’ll be bringing people for dates in the future. And their happy hour is amazing, $1 oysters is hard to beat. Velvet Belly delivered great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere. I’ll absolutely be back.”

“We came in for my birthday and were absolutely blown away! The service was incredible, truly just the kindest group of people, and the vibes were perfect. We were a group of 6 and ordered a ton, everything was delicious. Our top picks were the tuna crispy rice, oysters (duh), the shrimp tempura roll, and the key lime pie for dessert. I can't reiterate enough how absolutely perfect everything was. We will 100% be back!”

“This was so fun. What a great date night. We tried four different cocktails, shishito peppers, the poke bowl, and the steak frites. All had wonderful and distinct flavors. Some I didn’t love but understood. Tried the ice cream cake for dessert. Definitely a fun place. A bit on the expensive side. Bar tender was out of this world and she made some great choices for us. Parking was easy. Decor is fun.”

“Our servers were excellent. First roll was small but tasty. Everything else was delicious. Trumpet mushrooms, Brussel sprouts, Japanese sweet potato, coconut shrimp roll, flourless chocolate cake. A few missteps. One entree was missed entirely and several drink selections were not available. Prices on the high side compared to the value. Atmosphere was lively. Club music but not too loud to spoil conversation. Three stars service is overall, not wait staff. Worth trying for yourself but I would recommend other restaurants if asked.”