Cool interior that does remind me of a barn. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was excellent. We ordered the tuna tartare and some sort of steak that had braised or slow cooked beef in it too and both were delicious. I appreciate they had healthy side options like broccolini and our main dishes tasted healthy too. Plus there were a lot of flavors in each dish. Excellent quality. I look forward to trying more on their menu. read more

I've been coming to Black Barn for the past year or so, and unfortunately have seen the quality of the experience deteriorate quite a bit. We came for brunch on Saturday around noon, which would've been a busy slot had it not been the summer (figure most folks are down the shore / Hamptons). It wasn't busy and seemed like only the front room was being used (we prefer it bc of the jazz show, but the back room is spacious and nice). Drinks & coffees really missed the mark - cocktails seemed to be made wrong and weren't really enjoyable. We also waited a good bit (15-20 mins) after our drink order to actually get them. Food logistics were better but the staff seemed flustered / possibly understaffed to handle the crowd. That said, I do like the place - location in NOMAD is great, space is HUGE and has a nice ambiance / decor to it, and I've heard great things about the cellar and other spaces. Hopefully they can tighten some things up before the fall season. read more

Blackbarn - Fried Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Kudos to John Doherty and Lia Ciancimino for making what could have been a less than ideal experience much better. Makes us want to return. Thank you for being professionals and listening to your customers. We look forward to seeing you in the future. Warm Regards read more

Came here for a quick drinks with a colleague during their happy hour. Not the greatest happy hour prices but it was a pretty convenient spot. Ordered a couple of beers and appetizers. The chicken wings were delicious and I will gladly come back here again for the chicken wings. Service was good, the waiter was really attentive and friendly. read more

Blackbarn - Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been to Blackbarn 4 - 5 times before pandemic and food was always good. Recently we came back with couple friends for dinner the first time after 2ish year. It was on a Friday night and the scene was so different from pre-pandemic. The bar area was deserted when we arrived at 7pm. The dining room did fill up quite a bit later into the night but it wasn't packed like it used to be. Kind of sad seeing that, I hope as we head into endemic their business will get better again. I always like this farm-to-table restaurant and they didn't disappoint, although I found a couple dishes were a bit salty that night. We had the Hudson Valley Foie Gras, and Big-Eye Tuna Tartare, both were very appetizing. On main course, I ordered the Long Island Black Bass "a la Nage" with Thai lobster broth, it was tasty but a bit salty. One of our friend had the slow cooked BBQ Beef Ribs with shoestring fries, what a delicious pick. My hubby and the other friend shared the flavorful 36oz Tomahawk Steak for 2, it was perfectly cooked to their liking. Our waiter on that night was very friendly and accommodating that made our dinner more enjoyable. read more

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Loved this place! It has been on my list of places to try before COVID happened so I was happy to see that they re-opened afterwards. The restaurant itself is split into two rooms. The front portion is called the Tavern; this is where the bar and about half of the dining tables are. There is also a fancier back room which I believe is closer to the open kitchen. I'd recommend making a reservation; definitely a great place for a nice date night or business dinner. I sat at the bar and ordered the house red wine $12 (which was a smoky cab sav) since it was happy hour. Happy hour, according to the sign on the wall, is 4:30-6:30pm. They have a few food options for happy hour as well; all $14. Diego was the bartender and was super friendly. He recommended the truffle gnocchi and the brussel sprouts which I ordered and enjoyed! The gnocchi was super rich and filling; a great dish to share. The restaurant didn't really get busy until 8pm on a Friday, but there were still plenty of tables available. They also have private rooms available for parties and larger dinners/gatherings. I am eager to come back for dinner and hopefully sit in the back room near the kitchen! Check this place out! read more

Finally got to have brunch at BLACKBARN and it didn't disappoint! We sat outside and had a nice view of Madison Square Park. Our waitress was efficient and checked on us often. Everything we tried was delicious, too! I'll definitely get the Chipotle Deviled Eggs again, they were amazing. I also ordered the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. Perfect portion and tasted great. I'll definitely be back again soon. read more

Blackbarn - Eggs Benedict* - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I had been dying to go here for ages, so I was really excited when my gf agreed to accompany me to dinner here one Saturday evening at their Nomad location. I arrived early and ordered a tequila based cocktail at the bar. The bartender, Juan, was really nice and said that if I didn't like the drink, he would be more than happy to make me another one. When I arrived at 6pm the place wasn't terribly crowded, but once we left around 8:30pm, there was hardly a seat in the place. Anyway, we had a reservation at 6:30pm, so we checked in at the front and were lead into the main dining hall, which I loved. It reminded me of a high end barn meets Gramercy Tavern's 'farm to table' theme (similar to Blue Hill in Westchester County). I also adored how you can use the little rooms on the right for private events where the door closes like a garage door in a barn, super cute. Anyway, when we sat down they gave us some bread accompanied by olive oil which was really tasty. We started off with the steamed Long Island mussels and Porcini Confit White Pizza to share. I honestly intended to do two apps and a main entree, but we were so full after this, we decided to call it quits! (The server did say the portions were rather large). The mussels were really good, they came in a delicious sauce which we used all of the bread to mop it up. The pizza was also tasty and very filling. To accompany my meal, I had two glasses of their 'house wine' which was a French Chenin Blanc and paired very nicely with both the pizza and mussels. All and all a great meal. The service became a little slower as the evening progressed and the place became super crowded, but our server was very cordial and hospitable. I have to come back and try their entrees next time! read more

This has to be one of the best places I've been to so far in the city. The ambiance, the service was amazing. The menu is not huge but let me tell you what is on the menu is done well and very well put together . The margarita was amazing 10/10 . They brought out an assortment of bread and that was great and fresh as well. The duck dish was incredible and so tender ! The bone marrow not pictures was to die for and so we'll seasoned and Cooke to perfection! The octopus was part of the small plates and let me tell you just wow a must get... smokey and yet so fresh. The ribs were by far the biggest in portion and tender full of sauce and flavor the only comment for this dish is the fries were too thin that grabbing them was so impractical and perhaps making them a tad larger in width would tie the dish together and bring it up to a 10/10. The sides were huge so keep this in mind when ordering this.... The star of the show was the truffle gnocchi as far as sides go! The Brussels sprouts were great in taste just a tad bit soggy , personally would love them a little more crispy ! Overall this restaurant is on the nicer side with a bit higher pricing but very worth it ! A must try if you are in town ! read more

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Beautiful space. Excellent service and manager was quite attentive. Went on a Saturday afternoon for brunch as was pleasantly surprised to see live music. Unfortunately the kitchen closed at 2:30 and we had to put our order in quickly. And the live music stopped shortly thereafter. Enjoyed the food. I recommend getting additional hot sauce for the chilaquiles. read more

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Everything was delicious. Waitstaff was friendly. Open kitchen was a nice touch; very clean. Absolutely recommend

I booked this on OpenTable ! John the owner is amazing !!! Greets the guest table to table. Emma our server is a rockstar ! She recommended me few items aka the chicken and wAffles which I was eyeing! I'm a sucker for chix & wAffles! PRE-FIXE MENU ONLY - $42 per person !!!! Which includes app - corn muffins (SO GOOD, moist butter and warm goodness) entree of your choice ; we got the chix n waffles & egg sandwich added sausage & bacon **2 protein** u can choose 1 Dessert is DESSERT BUFFET OMGGG unlimiteddddddd the freaking best !! Overall, amazing experience and decor and location! Excellent service and I'm so wowed by this spot! Perfect for date night or birthdays :) MANAGEMENT - Emma was amazing !!! Job well done ! Left happy and ful read more

Came here on a rainy night a few months ago- the hostess originally walked us towards the back of the restaurant- the space is large and we asked to sit closer to the front, near the bar area. Our reservation was for dinner however, we ordered a bunch of appetizers and needless to say we were unable to finish all of them. Everything was super delish and a guaranteed tastebud "Wow" feeling! They also have an extensive list of wines - their service was attentive without being overly overbearing. I will definitely try their Upstate location over the Summer! read more

Delicious food. Love the drinks as well. Will definitely be back! Atmosphere was good

Black Barn is a farm to table restaurant in Madison Square Park in the NoMad section of Manhattan. Founded by two high school friends who built their professions in culinary arts and equestrianism; then decided to merge their careers into a restaurant experience like none other. And that it definitely is! The interior design itself is splendid! This barn-like inspired environment is warm, cozy and inviting. The family style farm tables are so intimate and unique. How was it?: Fresh and Refreshing! The quality of meats and vegetables served at this restaurant is unmatched. You can taste the authenticity of farm to table in every bite. I started with the "Bone Marrow" appetizer stuffed with clams, shallots, and breadcrumbs. I had the "Braised Beer Pork Shank". A shank surrounded by a bed of broccoli rabe, pepper jam sauce, butter beans and chicharron. Along with a "Sweater Weather" cocktail. I also had the privilege of tasting the "Blackbarn Tomahawk Steak for Two" OMG! The best I've ever had If you don't go for anything else, splurge a little, and get you a tomahawk steak! It is worth every dime read more

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It's another great Buffalo stop. I have talked about this so much when I go there and I have a new person I'm taking they're like you explained it, but I didn't understand it until I ate a sandwich there. read more

We came here for brunch with friends and had two little ones. The space is amazingly spacious and we had a nice, lounge-like table in front of the band. The vibe seemed to work for all - the brunch crowd, families, tourists, etc. The severs empathized with the baby situation and because of the casual/louder vibe (with the band), patrons were the same way. The food was very good, a bit on the heavier side but you know what you're getting into when you come here. I thought the bloodies were a bit too thick/chunky for my liking but this could be personal preference. Very concentrated and strong on flavor. I definitely want to come back here again! read more

Blackbarn - Egg Yolk Raviolo - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I had a really nice lunch at BLACKBARN restaurant. The service was absolutely lovely - very attentive and welcoming. I had the tuna tartare and the swordfish tacos, both of which hit the spot. read more

Blackbarn - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Okay great spot. Highly recommend this place. It's big as hell plenty of room. Great bar and food to match. The menu is great and specials. The wings were absolutely delicious. Everyone I took there loved the place. No complaints at all. That's rare!! Waiter was on point and had great suggestions. Beer was cold. Enough said. read more

Blackbarn - Insane wings - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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So this place has a vibe, but not the one I was expecting. I think my rating might be a little unfair for that reason. I was expecting like an elevated dining experience (think date night) but walked into an elevated tavern experience. With that said, once I realized this wasn't going to be the type of dinner where I was going to hear my partner with ease, I tried to give it a fair chance. Call a spade a spade you know, it's not my fault I chose the wrong place for the vibe I wanted. The waiter was exceptionally knowledgeable and clearly a fan of the chef, but I didn't share his enthusiasm. We shared the tuna tartare, crispy potatoes, and shishito peppers, while I had the bass and he had the duck. We didn't have cocktails (again, I think a mistake on our part. They looked great and this was the vibe for it. We just can't with current medications.) Sadly, I'm having trouble remembering any of the flavor profiles and we just arrived home. Our meal was around $180 which if I compare to other $90/pp dinners we've had, it just doesn't hold up. I think this would be a place I was stoked to go with "work buds" on the company dime, but when you're the one footing the bill, I'm not sure it tastes up to par. read more

Blackbarn - Shishito peppers - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for brunch on saturday with my friend and i loved it here, the ambience was excellent with a rustic charm and this restaurant is pretty big!!! They have a large brunch menu selection, I got the egg yolk raviolo which was delicious, would have love if the yolk is more runny. I also got the kale juice cocktail but it was really light, so i asked the server if they can give me more vodka and he gave me double shot!! Also my friend ordered a bellini but they gave her a mimosa instead so he told her to keep it!! We had a great time and i plan to come back for dinner read more

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I love this place! It's great for late happy hours (9-11pm), dinner, and events. I love all the wood and you'll be surprised how large it is. I first went for a work dinner and it was beautiful, plus delicious. I went back for an event upstairs and enjoyed all the benefits of food & drink in a private space. I actually signed up for another event because it was being held there! Luckily, I discovered they had happy hours for food & drink so I could return. Try the mushroom toast, oysters, and drinks! read more

Amazing food, friendly staff and beautiful decor. Loved the fig pizza, shrimp tacos and mocktail Pina colada. Great choice for work lunch. read more

Blackbarn - Shrimp pasta and shrimp tacos - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I appreciate the aesthetic of Blackbarn, particularly how spacious it is. It's rare to find Manhattan restaurants where you don't feel like other parties are on top of you (and vice versa). That being said, my overall impression of the place was that it was generally underwhelming. The food is okay, but it's not particularly creative or memorable in any way, and the service was painfully slow, at least during our brunch experience last weekend. I felt bad for our server and the only other server we saw, as it seemed like they were the only two handling all of the tables in the entire restaurant. I could be mistaken, but I did not observe any other servers on the floor. Our server was nice, but she was clearly overwhelmed, and we had to flag her down multiple times. In terms of food, I had the farmer's omelette, which was cooked well, but the sausage that was in it had a strong, almost gamey aftertaste that I didn't particularly care for. My husband had the burger, which he said was okay but very rich. One of our friends had the egg sandwich, which she also said was okay, and our other friend had the chilaquiles, which she enjoyed. We ordered the loaded tots to share, and those were the highlight of the meal. If the food was better, I could overlook the service and return to this place, but it doesn't seem worth it based on this past experience. read more

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Came back for our 2nd year in a row for Christmas Eve dinner and once again Blackburn did not disappoint . If anything it was even better , even the Braised Octopus which we talk about all year long ! We requested that Haymen be our server and he was . Always nice to be remembered as I'm sure he has lots of regulars . I got the Prixe Fix which included Hamachi Crudo, melt in your mouth perfection . Followed by a beet salad which was so refreshing and yummy . The main course was a Filet Mignon , cooked to perfection and needed no steak knife to be cut . Dessert was Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingerbread crust . Such a holiday treat. My son had the Braised Octopus, Tuna Tartare , Pepper Peppeted Cod , again a fish cooked to perfection . Also ordered the Bread pudding . We share everything . The cocktails were excellent as was the mulled wine served to us at the end of the meal. We don't usually go to the same restaurant for Christmas Eve but we couldn't not go to Blackburn for this occasion . Can't speak highly enough about Haymen . He knows service and not a showboat ! Thank you for making our Christmas Eve memorable again ! read more

Went here with boyfriend for Valentine's Day. Safe to say we left hungry and would not return. The service was great, but the food was extremely underwhelming and just sad to look at and eat. For the price point and how long we waited to get our food, I really would not recommend. Not sure if the valentines menu was just a miss, but I got the mushroom ravioli. It tasted like feet, and was about 6 raviolis at best. My boyfriend got the Amish chicken and it looked so dry and bland. Again, service was nice! But the food was practically unbearable. I almost regret not taking a picture of the food because if I were to have seen a photo of the dishes we received, we wouldn't have went here. read more

It's difficult to point out what the positive experiences were for Saturday brunch. Everything from the hostess to dining service was terrific. A so-call "test" came when one of the dishes turned out to be spicier than anticipated. One of my guests at the table who ordered the shrimp and grits platter had it returned. I watched intensely as to how the server would behave and rectify the situation. He was more than accommodating and before he took the plate he asked what she'd like to replace it with. No attitude from the server at all which was great. The replacement dish ended up to be a 2 thumbs up and all went well. The grits plate wasn't charged to my bill either. Everything ordered from sides (brussels sprouts, Johnny cakes, and loaded tots) to mains (Croque Madame, Wagyu and Chicken Milanese sandwiches) were nothing short of delicious. Having brunch with friends to celebrate a birthday turned out to be wonderful despite the rainy weather. read more

Thought the food here was just okay, the quality of the food / uniqueness was just average, and the prices were on the high side. I came here for brunch with a few of my friends on a Saturday afternoon at 2 pm; mostly because the other 2 places we had wanted to go to for brunch had really long lines and we didn't want to wait 30 min (or more) for a table elsewhere. This place was able to seat us right away, so we ended up eating here. I ordered a burger which came with a fried egg, fried onions or shallots, lettuce, tomato, and some fries. For $26, I would have expected the best burger of my life. I've had better burgers or similar at other restaurants for $10 less. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing here, but I wouldn't get the burger here again. The ambiance itself was nice - kind of like the name implies, a rustic chic kind of look. There were a decent amount of kids eating here, so it seems pretty kid friendly and the tables are nicely spaced out too so you don't feel like you're sitting right on top of another table. It wasn't overly loud either so we could have a conversation easily without screaming. Overall, a little overpriced for what you get, but if you're looking for a decent place to eat brunch without a too-long wait and don't mind paying a little more, this is a good bet. I won't be wanting to come back here again and again, but wouldn't be severely opposed if one of my friends wanted to come back here for a meal. read more

Blackbarn - Black Barn Burger* - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Anything that was good has been taken off the menu! And anyone who knows how to run a restaurant, GETS fired. the new manager is 12. and acts 6! The turnover of staff in this place is Crazy! The bar is mostly empty and is an after thought. They only cater to corporate parties. Food is basic and just too heavy. Too many better bbq places in the city, O' and is it a bbq place? we don't know....Go to Hillstone or any Danny Meyers place in the neighborhood ... Unless you have a party of 50 and like shitty duck wings. read more

Look, if I had been on top of my Yelp game recently, my prior 6 visits would have shown me giving this place a 4 or 5 star rating (probably 5 this first time, and maybe 4 stars the 5th & 6th) - but the 7th, being CHRISTMAS EVE - and TERRIBLE - it brings this down to 2. And "Meh" is being kind. A terrible meal on any other, regular night - maybe I'd just note that there is always room for improvement and think, "hey, everyone has an off night." But if your 'off night' is Christmas Eve, one of the most special nights of the entire year, and one you've been promoting to your Facebook fans, that is just entirely wrong. And it isn't because I don't like fish or other creatures from the sea... (is it was the "feast of the seven fishes" - it was because each dish was terribly prepared. I had high hopes, as I have absolutely loved the preparation of TUNA TARTAR from their regular menu the three times I've had it. What came with the Christmas Eve dinner, though, was brown, smelly, and tasted super off. My husband and I took one bite each and were afraid we were going to get food poisoning! (TMI: we did have to go straight home b/c we both got the runs). The SQUID was inedible - it was so chewy you could not even cut it with a knife. The third fish on this 3-'fish' dish was like a strange, coarsely texture paste. The UNI RAVIOLI, I was told, had become a very popular dish. While, to me, uni (which is creamy and often somewhat briny) being paired with tomato sauce was an odd choice, I thought it might be done well and interesting as their other food I've had has always been good. But if it is normally well-received by patrons my guess is that it, too, was just prepared incorrectly on the night of Christmas Eve. I barely ate my fish and mussels when it arrived. Over-salted, who cares, I was done at that point. I asked the waiters and, when the manager came over, I asked her why everything was so inconsistent with the quality of their normal fare. Her response was to send us dessert. Did you miss what I said about the quality? The dessert was no good either, btw. I want to reiterate I've been here 7 times. 4 other times for food, 2 for drinks. I loved their tuna tartar and pork buns in the past. My husband loved their burger. The shishitos weren't my thing (dressed too much with mango pico and bland cheese) but were OK. This dinner, whilst it did not ruin my Christmas Eve, did ruin, absolutely, my faith in this restaurant and my desire to return - which really is a shame (for me) as I had found it a comforting and solid spot before. If you're going to continue doing Holiday dinners, Black Barn (and you clearly are), please bring your A game - even for those of us who have early 5 PM reservations on Christmas Eve. read more

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Horrible service at the bar. I was ignored for the first 10 minutes. Then after I ordered a cocktail, it took another 15 minutes for my drink to arrive. Food was cold and bland. VERY Disappointing! read more

PHENOMENAL! Went here for my cousin's birthday and the staff really took care of us! The servers, hosts, and everyone there was very knowledgeable, professional, and upstanding. It had been awhile since my family had gotten together due to the pandemic, and I'm glad it was at BLACKBARN! They have a superb selection of wine and bourbons. I had the autumn vegetable plate with a side of truffle gnocchi and it was AMAZING! Those gnocchi were like biting into tiny pillows of heaven, and the veg plate was the comfort food I was looking for in cold weather. We shared plenty of appetizers, which were A+, as well as the comforting bread basket. Everyone at my table was impressed and really enjoyed the food! Highly recommended for a night out with friends and family in a close, intimate space. I look forward to my return visit! read more

Black Barn is a contemporary rustic Farm-to-Table restaurant across from Madison Square Park. I had Sunday brunch followed a few weeks later by a corporate dinner that I planned in the Loft private dining room. Brunch was served in the relaxed front bar area, seated on couches at short coffee tables. It was more comfortable than I originally thought it would be when the hostess picked the table. Two of us sat next to each other and could chat and people-watch. Live jazz played at the front. Black Barn Fried Chicken & Waffles were unique, very nice and satisfied my C&W craving. Joey B's Avocado Toast was Ok, but nothing special. Service was good, I'd say brunch was 4-Stars worthy. The private dinner was awesome. Even my boss gave kudos. The service staff were personable and super friendly, and I particularly enjoyed working with the lead. The charcuterie and cheese board got things off, followed by 6 passed hot & cold hors d'oeuvres. Everyone raved over the Frenched baby lamb chops, Caponata. They melted in our mouths! Dinner included 3 first course (bone marrow and foraged mushroom toast were delicious!), 3 second course and 3 main course entrees family style on round tables of 6. The beef filet was the most popular entree, grilled medium rare, but I really enjoyed the seared branzino filet. We were so full we could barely squeeze in 3 desserts. There were a lot of doggie bags. Black Barn gave us the full wine list to select from instead of the banquet list. Excellent choices at reasonable price points. 25 people went through almost 25 bottles. I was especially pleased with the William Fevre Chablis, Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre, and Terre Nere Etna Rosso. 5 Stars for the Loft ambience, service and food. Enjoyable place! We will be back! read more

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Great place with exposed wood ceilings and a darker decor/ambiance. The service is great, albeit our dinner took a while to come out, which they apologized for. It was surprising since they weren't that busy. BBQ ribs: delicious! The meat was tender and the portion was great! Rack of lamb: this was delicious but the cook wasn't medium rare like I requested. I wish the cook was closer to what I wanted, especially since the food was a bit colder than I expected, but it was still good. It wasn't inedible, so I didn't feel like sending it back. Truffle gnocchi side: yum! Soft pillows of pasta! read more

Blackbarn - Ordered my lamb medium rare, but it seems more under than I requested. Still good though! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

First off shout out to Dimitri. Request him if at all possible. Witty, friendly man who helped make the dining experience as good as it was Hostesses friendly and lovely The food was very good. The octopus was cooked perfectly. The ravioli was not too sweet (butternut squash) just right. The mushroom toast was not too heavy; it was perfect. The olive oil poached cod light and cooked perfectly The room is beautiful. Had a large table with plenty of privacy Even the runners were friendly and one was so funny Perfect meal Perfect staff Perfect evening Highly recommend read more

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During restaurant week in February my wife, daughter and I were taken to BLACKBARN by friends for a wonderful dinner experience. The restaurant is vibrant, spacious and reflects what I would describe as elegant modern barn (I'm laughing at my description but really it is very nice - see pictures on-line. The service from start to finish was terrific! Chef-Owner John Doherty stopped by our table and was genuinely interested in our experience as we indicated that for some of us it was our first time. Well the experience was all we could hope for. All our entrees, steak, fish and lamb were prepared perfectly and the sides and deserts were delicious! The wine choices were impressive. We will definitely return to BLACKBARN during future visits to NYC. read more

I attended a private event for Moses Brown School alums that was held in their upstairs loft. Both the Moses Brown School's alumni office and Blackbarn are to be commended on a well run, relaxed event that featured delicious finger food and drinks. When I entered the restaurant and told them I was here for the event, one of the greeters walked me to the entrance to the event. She was very friendly and made me feel welcomed. Likewise, the servers at the gathering were cordial and very professional. The menu (kudos to Moses Brown for choosing RI friendly appetizers) included fried chicken sliders, meatballs, pasta, squash ravioli, flatbreads and a delicious array of meat and fish appetizers served non-stop. Nothing I ate was not delicious! There was also very good red wine (that I drank a bit too much of on a work night) and several other beverages available. If you are hosting a classy event, I suggest you check out Blackbarn where private events are done with grace and class! Thank you Moses Brown School from Providence, RI and Blackbarn! read more

Blackbarn - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Went to NYC for a brunch date and stumbled upon BLACKBARN. It was a beautiful day so we chose to sit outside. Our server was awesome, it wasn't very busy at the restaurant and our food was amazing. read more

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I know it can be hard for restaurants to make things work on Thanksgiving, but we had a really disappointing experience. First, they lied on their website about the prix fixe menu. My wife specifically made a reservation at this restaurant because she really wanted pumpkin or pecan pie, and they listed pumpkin pie as one of the dessert options. When we got there, we noticed that the in-person menu was identical except that in the dessert section, "pumpkin pie" had been changed to "pumpkin cheesecake." The service also took forever the whole time. We had tiny glasses for our tap water and they frequently didn't re-fill them. It was not a packed restaurant at all. Again, I know it can be hard to staff a Thanksgiving event, but it was still frustrating because, frankly, a lot of the food tasted terrible. The cranberry sauce had a really messed up chemical flavor that made it inedible to both my wife and me. Something was really off about the yams too (though my wife liked those). I'm not a finicky eater, but the appetizers were lackluster. I got a dirty gin martini and it was the worst martini I've had in my life. Something was very wrong with the olives; they were old or rotten. This flavor seeped into the drink as well. The flavor stayed in my mouth for a long time and made my experience pretty bad. I felt a little sick too. A glass of straight vodka would have tasted better. The turkey with gravy was about as good as a person would make at home, but there was only a tiny amount of gravy, so the really dry turkey wasn't pleasant to eat until we got them to bring us some more gravy after we were half-finished. When we got the deserts, the bread pudding was fine, but the pumpkin cheesecake sucked. It was very small too, not that it mattered. My wife who, again, booked this place because they said they had pumpkin pie, was very disappointed. We also noticed that other people had been given free bread early in their meals, but they didn't give us that. We had been wondering why they initially set our table with butter knives and then took them away. They either forgot or ran out of the bread for us. Each course took a very long time to bring out, so we were kind of bored. To their credit, they did give us free glasses of Malbec because of the long wait. But they asked us if everything was okay and I mentioned the rotten martini and we told them something was very wrong with the cranberries. All of this stuff wouldn't have been so bad if the meal had cost $70 or something. But this meal was over $300 before tip. Nothing was comped, even the rotten garbage they gave us. This place totally screwed us. It was very surprising because they have good reviews, but they totally ripped us off. The whole time I was wishing we had just eaten from a halal cart nearby, or at least a normal-priced restaurant. This was a profoundly disappointing experience and I'm bitter about it because of the huge price tag for getting fed actual spoiled or tainted food and the terrible service. read more

Lunch Review: Made reservations with someone for a nice lunch at Blackbarn without knowing much about it. The environment itself is worth a visit- when I say sit in the back, you will know why. Blackbarn has a great rustic and approachable feel for lunch yet I could easily see myself having dinner in the evening. Our waitress was top notch as well- she was attentive and really funny. I ended up having the roasted turkey with chipotle chips. My lunch choice was really good, just wasn't great. As soon as you take a bite of the sandwich, everything started sliding out of the sandwich so although the flavors were good, the eating experience was a little difficult. In addition, the chips were really good just not chipotle flavored to me. If the chips were labeled as just homemade chips, I wouldn't say a thing but if you call then chipotle flavored, I expect a smoky kick. With all the being said, I would easily come back and for dinner this time around. The environment, the service and the food warrant a second and a third visit to me. read more

Blackbarn - Roasted turkey and chips for lunch - New American Near Me - New York, New York