Bell Bistro
Quick facts
Bell Bistro is a event space at 185 N Old Woodward Ave in Birmingham, MI, open Sun–Sat from 4:00 PM. takeout, delivery and dine-in available.
- Address
- 185 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Phone
- +1248-988-9093
- Hours today
- 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Price
- $
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
About Bell Bistro
Bell Bistro is a modern American dining spot and event venue at 185 N Old Woodward Ave in downtown Birmingham, MI. Its stated approach pairs classic dishes with culinary innovation and farm-fresh ingredients. The offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegan and vegetarian options, and dessert. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, liquor, and handcrafted cocktails, with both food and drinks available for happy hour. Dinner is a focus, and late-night food is also offered.
A private dining room and catering are available for gatherings, while the casual, cozy setting also accommodates families, groups, and solo diners. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Guests can choose table service, outdoor seating, takeout, or delivery; dogs are allowed outside. The venue has wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating, along with high chairs and a unisex restroom. Parking options include free and paid garages and paid street parking. Bell Bistro has a Google rating of 4.6 from 371 reviews.
Known for
- Modern American dinner and small plates
- Private dining room and catering
- Handcrafted cocktails and happy hour
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Dog-friendly outdoor seating
Good for
- Patio seating
- Happy hour
- Dog friendly
- Kid friendly
- Good for groups
- Takes reservations
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible
Google rating breakdown
371 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.
- 5★312
- 4★19
- 3★8
- 2★9
- 1★23
What people mention
Topics counted across Google reviews.
- smash burger×23
- langos×17
- caesar salad×10
- brussel sprouts×8
- papanasi×7
- hot honey chicken×6
- happy hour×4
- steak frites×3
- chicken tosca×3
- yellowfin tuna×3
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What reviewers say elsewhere
“Manuel was so warm and outgoing and we really enjoyed him as our waiter. He was patient with us and attended to our requests promptly.”
— Ragad Almsaddi, September 19, 2026 · google
“Manuel went above and beyond and helped us get a drink that was only an available during Christmas time. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us to make decisions on what to eat. He did not steer us wrong.”
— Emily Therese, September 19, 2026 · google
“Manuel was the best server, always asked if we needed anything and made our friends birthday dinner so fun, even sang happy birthday with us!”
— Rana Sadaka, September 19, 2026 · google
“Outstanding service by Manuel, great environment and overall vibe.”
— Brittney Batarse, September 19, 2026 · google
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Bell Bistro — frequently asked
- Is Bell Bistro open on Mondays?
- No — Bell Bistro is closed on Mondays.
- Where is Bell Bistro?
- Bell Bistro is at 185 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009.
- Does Bell Bistro do takeout or delivery?
- According to its Google listing, Bell Bistro offers takeout and offers delivery.
- Does Bell Bistro take reservations?
- Yes — Bell Bistro accepts reservations.
- Is Bell Bistro kid-friendly?
- Yes — Bell Bistro is listed as good for kids.
- How expensive is Bell Bistro?
- Google lists Bell Bistro in the $ price range for event spaces in Birmingham, MI.
- What is the phone number for Bell Bistro?
- You can reach Bell Bistro on +1248-988-9093.