I did not expect Blackberry River to be Mexican themed. I expected salads. But there are whole hearty apps and entrees available at a very dark, unassuming corner in northern Connecticut. I did have the Carmel brownie and oh, was it delicious. A quarter was so rich, I shared the rest. The cashier was super nice, very patient while I ordered ... Just be careful to avoid the tip jar at the register. read more

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The food, service and ambiance great A real gem We had the tuna poke bowl and kale Caesar with anchovies Both were excellent and an incredible light white wine Definitely will be back read more

This is a little out of the way bistro with delicious fresh from the farm food . We met some friends here for dinner on an October Saturday and the evening was perfect. It is very small and I can imagine it being very crowded in the summer. read more

It's been a minute since I've posted a real food-focused Yelp review. Is this next year of the pandemic the year I that pick it all back up again? Time will tell. Ha! Blackberry River Bistro is the best spot in eat in Canaan, the competition in not even close. The sister location of Blackberry River Cafe - which I miss dearly! - BRB has been a treat for years. I loved eating there in-person pre-pandemic, and their take-out has helped power my Canaan visits during. Over the years, I have enjoyed a variety of their dishes, from their classic rice bowls, burritos, elote, and artichoke spinach dip. That being said, never skip on one of their specials if you see they are available I had their Banh Mi sandwich last year, which rivals anything I've had in NYC. A recent visit to Canaan landed on a weekend where they were making Korean Short Ribs and Shrimp Pad Thai. Ordering both was the move! The short ribs were braised with soy sauce and brown sugar, the sweet-savory taste countered well by the kick of kimchi with mint to cleanse the palate. The Shrimp Pad Thai was flavorful, not swimming in sauce - good, in my opinion! - and incredibly fresh with its addition of basil, fresh red bell peppers, lime, and flavorful crushed peanuts. Always be sure to finish up with a dessert. From chocolate chip cookies to key lime pie, and many specials in-between, your sweet tooth will be satisfied. If you are comfortable dining indoors, they recently reopened their dining area, always cozy and beautiful. Dine-in or take-out, you can't go wrong however you experience Blackberry River Bistro! read more

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This place is a hidden gem. The food was skillfully prepared and absolutely delicious. The maple wings were cooked perfectly and the street corn was a textural and flavorful experience. Ribs were so tender they fell off the bone. The Duck Carbonara was served over the best homeade pasta and was so good. Deserts were amazing. read more

Just a lovely and different dining experience. This place is a delicious place in the area. Will definitely return

everything about this place is amazing, most of all the wife and husband team behind it. great food, great service, great people.

What a find! If you missed out on the Labor Day weekend fried chicken special, there's always the ahi tuna poke bowl. Or the burrito. Or the amazing pasta special. Or the fabulous cakes. Or the ...Oh go check it out for yourself. First rate fresh and delicious menu, great vibe. Why take out when you can eat in - but you can do either. We will be back! read more

Food was good. It was better than I expected. I think it is worth a shot in this small town. Service was great too!

So happy to be able to make Blackberry River Bistro one of regular dining spots! The food is always delicious and inspired, and the deserts are worth straying from your normal eating discipline for. Keep up the great work. Worth our 1/2hr drive! read more

Stopped in Canaan on the way up to Great Barrington and were we ever happy we did. Great dinner. Had pappardelle with slow cooked short rib ragu and it was just lovely- homemade pasta and perfect sauce. D. had a lovely salad and then a chicken burrito which he raved about. Finished it off with a brownie in the car which was hard to share it was so fantastic. We got to Great Barrington early and saw all the trendy little restaurants there and had no regrets that we chose Blackberry River Bistro. Outstanding! read more

Had some extra time before going to a show at the Infinity Theater in Norfolk and decided to drive an extra 10 minutes to check this place out. It was well worth the trip. Excellent food, service, atmosphere and specialty beer, topped off by a delicious dessert cake. Highly recommend Blackberry River Bistro if you are in the area. read more

In Canaan Ct, I got Korean fried chicken and Mexican street corn and it was delicious. The host was very accommodating and the vibe relaxed.

You can count on absolutely delicious farm fresh meals . The owners are legendary for their consistent offerings of imaginative dishes that remain on their menu--so you know you're getting the best flavors every time. The atmosphere is friendly with a creative visual vibe. read more

Fresh & tasty food ! Limited menu but very creative, offering a nice variety of flavors!.

The food is worth a few hours drive to dine in, period. Service is friendly and the restaurant is clean and comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Everything was so good. From beginning to end. Cool quaint spot. A good variety options such as street corn, burritos, tacos, rice bowl, desserts. Good choices for beer and wine. Let's just say I was stuffed after my street corn order. Other dishes were being served I didn't know what to choose lol. I ordered tacos . For dessert I went with the cinnamon cheesecake with Mexican chocolate. So darn good! Oh the great falls mango beer superb. No complaints I had a great time catching up with my friend while stuffing my face at the bistro lol. read more

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Wasn't happy with the food I received. Tried the 'green wings' and they tasted as if they were fried and then doused in straight green Tabasco sauce. Things sell out super fast, and the wait when I had ordered was significant (45+ mins). This WAS in 2022, to be fair. I haven't been back though. read more

Absolutely delicious food and desserts! Very reasonably priced and everything we got was delicious. They also have wine and beer to go. We got the pork belly bahn mi, the carne asada burrito, and the roasted cauliflower rice bowl. All fantastic! Then we also got the salted chocolate pecan cookies which were great and the owner (I think it was the owner?) was kind enough to throw in a slice of the salty honey pie! THAT PIE. WAS. EVERYTHING. Still thinking about it....... a lot. Thank you so much for everything, Black River Bistro! read more

So the people who run Blackberry River Bakery, Audrey and Sam, have opened this wonderful Mexican restaurant just down the road. Like the bakery, the food is amazing and reasonably priced. We've been a few times and have had creative tacos, filling bowls, and authentic Mexican Corn. They're planning on extending their hours, which is a huge boon to the community. This food totally makes for a fun dinner out. read more

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Very cool space. Great beer list (rare Belgian ales/German lagers/and sours). Attentive service. Most importantly GREAT food. We will be back. read more

Blackberry River Bistro - a display case of drinks - Mexican Near Me - Canaan, Connecticut

What wonderful and interesting food and presentation, at a great price. And a great family. I'm late to the party, but my mission now will be to spread the word further on this great resource for all of us in the area. read more

Stopped here on a whim, and were blown away at the yum factor in this unassumingly quaint spot! Every bite was fresh and surprisingly delicious in our tacos and salad with slooow cooked chicken. Keep it up guys, you are doing a fab job! read more

Excellent creative take out menu. Food was ready to pick up as promised and was delicious. Nice people running the place too. Highly recommend! read more

Awesome spot! Spinach artichoke dip was spot on! Wings were absolutely delicous, nice crispy and juicy and the tacos were also awesome! Tried oxtail for the first time and it did not dissapoint! The churros were a perfect ending to a delicous meal! Also good beer selection for such a small spot! Cant wait to go again read more

So happy my daughter and i stumbled on this great find. Tacos were amazing, lime crema definitely put them over the top delicious. Will definitely be back, and will bring hubby to try their selection of beer read more

Sam and Audrey have outdone themselves again this place is amazing! The food is beyond amazing had the wings and churros for dessert best food I have had in a long time. The prices are very reasonable service was great you must stop by to have some yummy food! read more

This is definitely my favorite place to come. Food is always amazing and comes from scratch. I have had every dish that they make and have yet to be disappointed. The tap list, and bottle list is ever changing. The staff is friendly and prompt. The nachos were a special that they made fresh to order, with Tostito chips and added jalapeños. The environment is wonderful clean and upcoming. Patio space is perfect with mood lighting as day turns to night. I highly recommend stopping by and checking them out. read more

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Best that Canaan has to offer! It is great to have something different than Italian food and serves meals that don't leave you feeling too full or unhealthy after. Glad to have them! read more

Food was very good definitely will go back. Beer was also awesome lots of good choices. Keep up the good work black berry!

Delicious casual Mexican in a lovely light space with indoor & outdoor seating. Tasty local brews on tap; great, friendly service. Ask about the specials! read more