Despite the menu’s typewriter font and Hunter S. Thompson quote, Belle Reve calls to mind less the Beat era and more someplace Gus Van Sant might’ve hung out in the 90s—someplace that probably would’ve made more sense in the Tribeca of the 90s. It works, though, in its scruffy way, thanks to a lack of pretentiousness and abundant thrift-store kitsch. The food is satisfying, and you could do worse. Belle Reve is open late, with jazz combos and other entertainment—DJs, dancing, even burlesque—as the night goes on.

 

Recent mentions on Tribeca Citizen

9/06/24  An update on plans for the Boltex building and Belle Reve
5/06/24  Seen & Heard: Colony moves to new space on Varick
3/20/24  Belle Reve will close at the end of this month
5/01/23  Plans for the Boltex Building and Belle Reve at Walker and Church
12/28/22  In the News: “We don’t like change.”