Frequently Asked Questions

How does a Belle Clementine Subscription work?
Do meals purchased as a subscription expire?
Is a subscription required to dine at Belle Clementine?
Tell me about a meal at Belle Clementine
Are reservations required?
Do we order off of a menu?
Do you offer vegetarian meals?
How often does the menu change?
Can I see a copy of your menu online?
What does “family-style service” mean?
What kind of seating do you offer?
Is Belle Clementine available for private events?
Do you offer gift certificates?
Where is Belle Clementine located?
What is your cancellation policy?
How do I make a reservation?
Why do you only offer specific meal times?
How far in advance do you accept reservations?
Is Belle Clementine kid friendly?

How does a Belle Clementine Subscription work?

Belle Clementine uniquely offers meals by subscription. You might think of our subscription offering as analogous to season tickets to the symphony or a sports team; Instead of tickets to a performance, you purchase a package of meals that you can then enjoy throughout the year.

You can reserve specific dates at the time you sign up, or RSVP for meals over time (subject to availability, of course).

We'll keep track of any food allergies, vegetarian diets, special dates or other notes that you share with us. Then, all you have to do is pick a date, show up and enjoy. With a subscriber account, you may choose to charge any a la carte beverage purchases (if you order a bottle of wine at dinner, for instance) to your secure card on file, so you never have to hassle with a bill at the end your meal.

Subscribers also enjoy these additional benefits:

15% discount on bottles of wine purchased during dinner
Invitations to subscriber-only events
preferred reservation booking for regular meals and special events
No-tipping policy unique to subscribers

Visit the Subscription signup page.

Do meals purchased as a subscription expire?

Meals purchased as part of a subscription must be redeemed during the subscription period of 1 year.

Is a subscription required to dine at Belle Clementine?

Subscriptions are not required to dine at Belle Clementine. However, please note that we do require reservations for dinner unless otherwise noted. We welcome both walk-in guests and reservations for our Sunday brunch. Please see our Reservations page for details about booking.

Tell me about a meal at Belle Clementine

We serve a 4-course meal including dessert, and craft one fixed menu each night, derived from the best ingredients our farmers and purveyors have to offer. Guests may select a beverage from our nightly list of wine, beer, cider, and spirits, or a housemade non-alcoholic soda.

Are reservations required?

We require reservations for all dinner seatings unless otherwise noted on our calendar. We welcome both walk-in guests and reservations at Sunday brunch. Please see our Reservations page for details about booking.

Do we order off of a menu?

Nope. We prepare a single menu for each night. It’s kind of like going to a friend’s house for a dinner party.

Do you offer vegetarian meals?

Please let us know of any vegetarian & pescatarian requirements, or any food allergies, when booking your reservation. With advance notice, these requests can be accommodated. Unfortunately, we are unable to fulfill substitution requests made during a meal.

How often does the menu change?

Just about every day. Driven by the ingredients available, we craft menus for each meal.

Can I see a copy of your menu online?

Because our menu changes so frequently, driven by the ingredients available, we don’t post them online. Our email list receives weekly newsletters that highlight ideas or ingredients we are planning for the upcoming week. You might also check our Facebook pagepage, for more frequent updates. You should always feel free to call and ask us for an idea of the ingredients we’ve been seeing recently.

What does “family-style service” mean?

Most courses that we serve during dinner arrive at each table on platters for everyone seated at the table to share. Common courtesy in offering to pass platters around the table, and politely speaking up if you’d like more of something at the other end of the table, are the norm here. Brunch is served plated for each guest.

What kind of seating do you offer?

We serve meals at three big communal tables, each of which seats up to 12 guests. We welcome individuals, couples, and groups of all sizes. So, unless you’re a group of 12, you’ll likely be joined by a number of other convivial folks at one of our tables.

Is Belle Clementine available for private events?

Yes! We welcome private events, and work with clients on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us and we’ll be happy to speak with you about your event: eat@belleclementine.com

Do you offer gift certificates?

Yes - we offer beautiful letterpressed gift certificates, which may be purchased in any amount (feel free to ask us for recommendations). Gift certificates may be applied toward a Subscription or a la carte meals. Please contact us to purchase a gift certificate.

Where is Belle Clementine located?

Belle Clementine is located in the heart of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. Our address is: 5451 Leary Avenue NW, just south of Market Street. See our Contact Us page for a map and parking information.

What is your cancellation policy?

For parties of 7 or fewer: You may reduce the number of people in your party or cancel altogether without penalty until noon on the day before your reservation. After that deadline, the reservation is non-refundable in full (the cost of each seat) and the responsibility of the booking party.

For parties of 8 or more: You may reduce the number of people in your party or cancel altogether without penalty until 1 week prior to your reservation. After that deadline, the reservation is non-refundable in full (the cost of each seat) and the responsibility of the booking party.

How do I make a reservation?

Phone: 206-257-5761
Email: eat@belleclementine.com
Online: coming soon!

Why do you only offer specific meal times?

We like getting a bunch of great folks together around the table for a meal. The best way to do that is to offer meals at specific times...it’s kind of like going to a friend’s house for dinner. Please check our Calendar for our current meal times.

How far in advance do you accept reservations?

Reservations for the general public are available for the current month and the coming month. Belle Clementine subscribers may book an additional month in advance.

Is Belle Clementine kid friendly?

Sure! (Please note that we don’t currently have any special seating for infants or babies, but we invite you to bring your own. Feel free to contact us with any questions about this).