Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ

This was our 1st trip to Bellevue and we went specifically to try your restaurant. It was amazing. Food was delicious. We were sad to hear you are closing at the end of the year but we wish you many happy years in retirement. Your amazing daughter waited on us. She was terrific and made us feel so welcomed. Best of luck in your next chapter.

Best restaurant for dinner in Bellevue, no contest. The best food and ambiance! Cute old mill transformed into a great restaurant with made from scratch cooking. It has a lot of character and charm! Definitely don’t miss this one.

If you haven’t checked out Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ for their All You Can Eat BBQ Brisket Spaghetti, you MUST (only on Thursdays)! You might have to ask for it, it’s not on the menu or always announced by the server.

I will admit, I had never thought of the combo of BBQ and spaghetti therefore I was skeptical but I figured why not give it a try. IT WAS PHENOMENAL. I was blown away. If you like their brown BBQ sauce, you will love it. It is a little spicy (not at all “hot” though), had a nice subtle vinegar flavor to the BBQ sauce and the brisket is melt in your mouth, like normal! The spaghetti noodles are perfectly Al-dente. The smaller portion is the “all you can eat” additional plate, should you order one. The meal includes a salad (I had the chipotle ranch dressing - amazing!) or you can get soup for a small upcharge. The salad is a spring mix which is always preferred vs iceberg, for me. It also comes with two garlic Parmesan breadsticks that are soft on the inside with a little outside crunch and perfect amount of flavor.

Otherwise my favorites are the combo platter with corn maque choux and smashed potatoes (weekends only) if not there on a weekend the baked beans, burnt ends, fried green tomatoes and the flourless chocolate cake! They also have a great rotation of local beers and the bartender can whip up an upscale cocktail as well!

Where do I start? I heard about this place then found out a keyboard player for one of my favorite artists was playing that night (Bruce Katz of Allman Brothers, Delbert & others). The atmosphere is amazing, the sound is amazing, and the food was INCREDIBLE. I had the Combo Platter with Corn Maque Choux and Southern Greens. I was blown away with the Southern Greens. So rich, smoky, so different I can't even describe it, simply out of this world. Now I have to try to duplicate that somehow! The barbecue was just as amazing, smoky and juicy, and the sauces were excellent. The show was up-close and personal. Service was great. We will be back to Bellevue for this experience again!

What a neat place, the building and decor are incredible! We were there mid-day, and at first, we were the only customers in the room (I think), and our food was prompt and service amazing. Each one of us loved the food we ordered, and I would definitely visit again.

We were riding to see the Freedom Rock in town and we started talking to a local Veteran about it. My wife and I asked him where is a good place to eat and he highly recommend this place and we agree with him. Craft beer choice was pretty good and the brisket sandwich was very good. The atmosphere was relaxing. We told some of our friends about it and we are planning a group ride there.

Excellent establishment. Cajun food ,amazing. Live blues band. Owner Mark took the time to have conversation with us and tell us the history off the building and share stories. When we came back that evening for dinner he remembered our names and treated us like old friends. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT!!!!!!

Inside an idyllic Old Mill building along the historic Great River Road servings crisp fresh greens in the starter salad, comfort food with a Creole influence, and a chicken pot pie that literally defines what this comfort food should be with a big flakey top and healthy sage forward filling round out a solid local beer list including a local NA Brew. Don't miss an opportunity to stop in here.

Wonderfully preserved building + superior cuisine + excellent entertainment = 5 stars in my book. I would suggest calling ahead for a table, unless you don't mind waiting, and when the waitress says "thanks for your patience" you know the food took a while. Even so our meals were top notch for the price. Try the Chicken Tchoupitoulas for a change. Brisket was oh so good! The prime rib looked awesome too. Enjoy!

Great food and service. We enjoyed Sunday brunch on our first visit. The gumbo paired with the shrimp and grits hit the spot. My kids loved the Mac n cheese and chicken strips. The brisket was good, a big surprise this far from Texas.

Wow. What a great place to have lunch and drinks! We're definitely coming back for dinner in the near future. Loved the adult grilled cheese and the Mc and cheese was really great too.

Flatted Fifth in Bellevue was a great experience for my husband and I. We new about the shortage of server's most places have so we chose to go at a latter time. When we arrived I loved this place immediately. It had a Potters Mill feeling and was very charming. We were seated with in a couple minutes even though there were only a couple servers. We were attended to immediately. I'm not sure how she did it but our service was perfect. Now for the food. If you're looking for something that's not ( oh hum) this is a place to go. The food was spectacular. The chef at this place is a remarkable chef. I recommend flatted Fifth Barbaque to any one. No freezer food sold here. Everything was made fresh. Thank you for the wonderful dinning experience Potters Mill flatted Fifth BBQ.

They have awesome food. A little pricey but the portions and food are well worth it. The desserts are spectacular. Every time I've been there the staff has been so friendly and accommodating. Went and watched the musical talents and was very impressed. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

We went for lunch. Have been there for dinner, perfer the dinner menu. Burnt ends are a must have for my visits! Worth the drive.

The restaurant is tucked up side of a huge Limestone Bluff and there's a large Creek that runs by it. Just a very lovely off the beaten path place to go. It's a bar restaurant on the bottom floor of the mill and the top half of the mill is actually a bed-and-breakfast type of an Inn.
The decor is very old time rustic. l

Lots of eclectic things from the mill that are used throughout the restaurant and bar area.
The night we attended they were having a blue grass/folk art duo performing on the small stage. Atmosphere and Aviance we're very soothing, relaxing and Zen.... The wait staff was friendly, efficient, courteous. The food was top-notch and it's geared towards southern-style style New Orleans dishes. You will not find a hamburger on the menu but you will find smoked french fries that were off the hook! The mac and cheese was a bechamel style Fontina cheese sauce. The Southern Fried Chicken was light crisp very flavorful. Definitely give this restaurant 5 + Stars very very good experience...

Fantastic find!
All the food was top-notch and the portions were huge.
My husband had the best prime rib of his life and I had the blackened chicken.
We took enough food home for a second meal.

Delicious & fresh food! Wanted to try for some time & wish we had tried sooner. Hubby had their shrimp with cheesy grits & those were the creamiest grits I've ever had. I had their brisket sandwich; brisket had a wonderful smoke, tender & juicy. I used their BBQ sauce & it was one of the better ones I've had at BBQ restaurants.
I love a good fried green tomato & theirs was somewhat of an unexpected flavor with the crab romeulade & some other sauce that I can't remember what it was but they were crispy & delicious. You have to try them if you go.
We will be going back time & time again; looking forward to trying their dinner menu for our next visit.

Situated in an a old grist mill in Bellevue, Iowa Cajun and southern New Orleans type food. I had BBQ wings appetizer, my wife had a shrimp po'boy sandwich with gumbo. Great food, fantastic atmosphere, decent prices.

BBQ sounded good when my wife and I stayed at the Mont Rest Inn for our anniversary. She had the smoked prime rib and I ordered the rib dinner. We ended up switching meals because the prime rib was a bit too spicy for her (she is very sensitive) and the ribs were milder. The prime rib was fantastic! We both enjoyed sharing the sides: smashed potatoes, corn mix, mac & cheese, and smoked fries. These were all fantastic! Our waitress, LouAnn, was excellent and very knowledgeable.

Our only disappointment was that we arrived a bit too early to hear the live music, but we will definitely be back.

We were traveling through the area & stopped for dinner. The food & service were great. Definitely will be back next time we are in the area!

Enjoyed a nice brunch meal on a Sunday afternoon. Great ambience and nice attentive staff. Oh. And the food was tasty. :-). Can’t wait to go back for barbecue dinner and music.