Welcome to The Shortline!
Set right along the path of the old Elgin and Belvidere Electric Company Interurban railway, The Shortline is an ode to an era long gone. The train still rumbles by a mere block away, but the walls tell a new story. Purchased as an office building and reimagined in the summer of 2017, The Shortline is now a place to gather and enjoy. Creativity exudes from the walls of The Shortline. The sixteen foot bar was repurposed from the desk left in the building and the exterior shiplap, reused as interior finishing. The beauty and thoughtfulness of Japanese cuisine seemed like the perfect match for The Shortline. You will find innovative sushi rolls and handcrafted rice dishes. We are thrilled to bring The Shortline Sushi Bar to downtown Belvidere, Illinois. Welcome!
Phone
(815) 547-6666
Location
118 Buchanan St.
Belvidere, IL 61008
Hours
Tues-Wed 4pm - 9pm
Thurs-Sat 11am - 9pm
Sun-Mon CLOSED
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RENTAL SPACE
Our patio is positioned in between our two sister restaurants, Shortline Sushi and Firebox Italian.
Accommodations:
All season patio space, opening roof for al fresco dining.
Number of Guests:
62
Rental Availability:
Every Day. Rentals must conclude at normal operating times. Call for evening availability for Friday – Sunday rentals
Rental Arrangement:
Semi-Private. Restaurant guests will use space to enter and exit The Shortline Sushi Bar and The Firebox Restaurant & Pizzeria.
Catering Options:
Menu items available from Sips and Sprinkles, The Shortline Sushi Bar, and The Firebox Restaurant & Pizzeria.
Additional Items:
Full bar access | Private server available (incurs extra fee)
Parking:
Street Parking available and adjacent to a municipal parking lot.
Gratuity:
18% gratuity included
Contact:
Contact Us
Have a question, comment or concern? Reach out to us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
The shortline
(815) 547-6666
118 Buchanan Street
Belvidere, IL, 61008
Are you interested in joining the Shortline team?
Download our application and fill it out. Save the file and email it over to us here at [email protected] or bring it in!