I had the fish slider and drumsticks with mac & cheese at a medium spice level. The hot fish slider is just like a super charged filet o fish. It was nice and crunchy with a good amount of heat to it. It also had a slice of cheese which blended really well with the spice.
The chicken was crunchy on the outside and still juicy inside while the mac & cheese was creamy with a mild flavour.
Definitely would recommend people who love fried chicken and super spicy food. Also a great spot to relax with a couple of drinks.
Hot fish slider - 4.5/5
Drumstick - 4/5
Mac & cheese - 3.6/5
Service 4.5/5
Went here on Sunday for a girlie brunch. Opted for the bottomless brunch. We got the tenders, in hot. The meat was so tender, and the spice was just right. The waffles were amazing, so fluffy! Even though I saw them taking them out of a packet in the kitchen, I was so shocked at the amazing quality. Will 100% be back, the cocktails were good, and we left... druuuuunk
Usually in Australia, when something is “very spicy”, it usually just tickles what little chilli tastebuds I have. So I was pleasantly surprised when I ordered the “Very F***ing Hot” version of the Chicken Wings - it wasn’t exactly very f***ing hot, but pretty f***ing hot. That being said, the flavour of the chilli itself wasn’t exactly to my liking but regardless, the chicken was still tasty. The chips and the Mac and Cheese were also pretty average, however the broccoli salad was incredible due to its dressing. Overall, the food was above average, the atmosphere was hip, and service was decent.
Jessica Brisbane Foodie
+5
I had heard great thinks about Belles and finally tried it. It’s epic! The macaroni and cheese is so delicious and I really enjoyed the chicken dishes. I’ll be back for sure especially when hungover :)
this chicken... is heavenly. 10/10 crunch factor 👌
service was great! ordered two baller buckets and it was more than enough for 5 people 😋
ate here yesterday but I'm already craving the chicken mmm
I’ve been to Belles many times and thought it was time for a review. Every time I walk into the restaurant I’m greeted by the lovely staff that never fail to make my time there enjoyable. Usually I get the ‘belles chicken sandwich’ as you can see in the photos and it honestly one of the best burgers I’ve had. Overall Belles is an amazing restaurant and I highly recommend the chicken sandwich and old bay fries 😁😁
Looking at it from the outside, didnt think this place would be so good. Awesome, friendly staff and when they say hot chicken, they mean hot! Great time overall
I visited the hairdresser the other night and my original post cut and colour plans went awry on account of the restaurant being closed (within its published opening hours, don’t you hate that). My hairdresser came to the rescue with a recommendation of Belles Hot Chicken which we’ve never tried in Melbourne (there’s one in Sydney) so off we went for a southern style feed.
This is inexpensive American style food. The chicken is very crunchy yet still tender inside. I had the chicken sandwich which is effectively a burger with a side of some of the yummiest most flavoursome fries I’ve eaten. All washed down with a mint tea because when in Rome. Quick and satisfying and hugely filling
Great, tasty Southern style chicken! Belles is fantastic as a pre-game snack or dinner. Been here twice and loved each time, and will return for a third to try the chicken and waffles! Would love to see more options added to the menu to try, but you won't be disappointed here regardless!
Best American style fried chicken in Melbourne by far. Big pieces of chicken and the meat is well coated in batter. The crunchiest fried chicken you'll ever have, and it's not at all dry inside, very tender and moist in fact. Well brined, seasoned, and battered fried chicken.
Never thought eating wings could fill me up, this place changed my mind. Tried drumstick and wings, because it's so well seasoned and battered, 100% go for the wings. Reason is simply because the wings have a meat to skin ratio closer to 1:1, so every bite is definitely going to give more flavour with the best texture (crunchiness of the batter to the tenderness of the meat) compared to the drumstick.
Go for medium if you want to enjoy your meal and hot once in a while to keep things exciting, unless your tolerance is higher.
Great southern fried chicken wings - twice cooked. The wings are coated in variety of spicy levels to cater for every taste bud. The range of sauces is also yum. Blue cheese one sauce with medium spicy wings is my choice.
Really fantastic food and drinks ove the few visits. I have found the service to be fairly lacking and we were not met with any niceness, however this should not deter you from a visit. 4 stars
Perfect crisp, chicken was so tender! Great crunchy chips that are well seasoned. The Mac & Cheese was super creamy and very very good 👌
Best hot chicken you'll ever eat in ya life!
Don't come here if you can't handle anything spicier than mayonnaise.
Was recently busy when we came here however they seem to be onto it with service and quickly delivered food!
This place is almost doing too good for it's own good. The food was great, but service continually overwhelmed. Chowing down on some great chicken is a bit soured when you can hear the manager getting snarky at the kitchen when they can't keep up with almost impossible demand between a crammed full store and delivery services in and out.
While I wanted to support their decision to use natural wines, I'm glad the waitress got me to try them first - very strange flavours which didn't seem to hit the mark alongside the chicken.
Their specials are definitely special and the food consistently good.
I've been to the Fitzroy one a few times now, but this was my first time at the Richmond branch and it didn't disappoint! When we got there at around 2 on a Sunday, it was quite quiet and we got a table easily. Service was friendly and efficient! My friend loves the chicken and waffles here and I really enjoyed my spicy chicken sandwich, though it wasn't spicy at all and I think they should ask for the heat level for the spicy chicken sandwich too!
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