Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Blackbird Abbey

    4.5 (67 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

    Blackbird Abbey Photos

    Business Info

    BLACKBIRD ABBEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Blackbird Abbey

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Menu 4/2025
    Ariel C.

    Delicious French inspired food with top choice wine and alcohol all topped off with fantastic service. This new restaurant (just seven weeks old) is on the rise and the one to watch out for! Food: I got the lamb shank and my husband got the duck leg confit. The lamb shank was fall off the bone, melt in your mouth delicious. The duck confit was seasoned perfectly, had a magnificent crispy skin, all without an oily or dry aftertaste. Also paired well with the risotto. Excited to come back for crab cakes, the beet salad, the salmon, and the steak. Alcohol: fantastic wine choices. Husband ordered a chardonnay that was balanced and not too buttery. They even gave an '18 Cab I'd love to try next time. I opted for the beers. Not being a big beer fan, I got the two sour beers and loved them. They have the ipas, stouts, and cool craft beers too. Seating was plentiful. Gorgeous decorations. Fanatic service. Right next to Rokka and the Vandalist, Blackbird is a fierce competitor and is here to stay! I'd love to see a happy hour or a few cocktail choices. But overall, a delightful addition to uptown Whittier, a delicious French restaurant, and a perfect new date night staple.

    Stuffed eggs with pork shoulder

    This is a lovely little place in downtown Whittier. The waitress was attentive and helpful, but also gave me the space to enjoy dinner at my own pace. The food was delicious. The stuffed eggs came with a serving of BBQ pork shoulder that was amazing. The filet mignon was good and the smashed Yukon gold potatoes were melt in your mouth delicious. They do serve seasonal and small batch items, so sometimes they don't have everything available on the menu, but are happy to help you find something different. I can't say enough about the service and food. This is a little gem.

    Steak and Frites and Caesar salad
    Gz Z.

    Me and my wife where looking for something new to try in uptown Whittier and Blackbird abbey did not disappoint. The food and service were both excellent. Gives a very chill vibe for an easy going dinner experience. I would recommend the Caesar salad and steak and frites.

    Ora King Salmon
    B C.

    I've been here about 5 times in the last few months and have been impressed with their food and service every time. Salads, soups and entrees have been absolutely delicious! I love that I can find dishes that are unique from other restaurants in Whittier, but can also find classic dishes that have been taken to another level with the Chef's use of seasonal fruits and vegetables. I gave it 4 stars because he hasn't had any dessert offerings on at least two occasions that I've visited and I love ending my dinner with dessert.

    Monica R.

    Tried this new spot on a sunday evening and I was not disappointed. I had the salmon and my friend had the steak. We also ordered the mac and cheese from the small bites. Unfortunately, we ate the mac so quickly I didn't capture a good picture. But it was so good we couldn't wait for the picture. It was creamy, and had a nice little crunch with the bread crumbs. The peas & bacon were also a nice addition. The steak was cooked to perfection and the steak fries were great. My salmon was one of the best! It was perfectly crispy on the outside and cooked to perfection, it was moist and the sauce and veggies complimented so we'll. Our server, Andrew was very attentive and gave us some great menu suggestions. Can't wait to try other menu items.

    Hyunhee N.

    My husband and I were excited to try this new restaurant in Whittier. We ordered the hanging bacon, duck, and filet mignon. The hanging bacon sounded promising--we were expecting something thick-cut and crispy, like a butcher-style bacon. Unfortunately, it just tasted like regular bacon and didn't feel special. It was served with a baguette, but we thought a thicker-sliced sourdough would have been a better pairing than the soft white bread. The filet mignon was just okay. It came with kale and fries--the kale was overly salty, and the fries were a bit too hard for our taste. The duck dish was also quite salty, and it came with risotto that wasn't very creamy. The rice was overcooked when we were expecting a slightly al dente texture. We also wished they had a wider drink menu--there weren't many options to choose from. That said, we understand the restaurant is newly opened, and we hope our feedback helps them improve. One highlight of the evening was our server--he was genuinely friendly and made us feel comfortable throughout our dinner.

    Shrimp Pasta
    Marisol S.

    We entered in and the server was really nice and we got sat immediately. The place is really cute and is decorated nicely. However, there was two main issues, one being the lack of AC and the other, just being the food. Let me tell you we were straight sweating. I swear, even the water was room temperature within a couple of minutes. The bottle was sweating too! Def don't go here if you struggle with hot temperatures. Especially since the food we were eating was also hot. The Caesar salad wasn't good. The dressing tasted like a bottled dressing you could get from the store. And the croutons were fried which was so odd. It just tasted like oil. I described it as tasting like a donut. Maybe the oil was old or something. Not a good start. Then the food came. We were CRYING LAUGHING at the ungodly amount of fries that came with the sandwich. And once again they just tasted oily to me, or like the oil used was old. The sandwich according to him was just "aight". My pasta was SO flavorless I'd rather go to Olive Garden. It was literally just a bowl of cream with no seasoning. And the shrimps were so hard and dry. They left the tails on too, which had no point since there wasn't even any juice in them. Rock hard and tasteless. I feel bad because the server was really sweet but it was sooooo hot we had to get out of there! The food wasn't good either, especially considering the bill clocked in at $100 . We payed, abandoned our food, and got outta that sauna.

    Jewel M.

    Lovely, dark atmosphere and delicious food Atmosphere: dimly lit, background music, Food: perfect salt content, spices and seasonings paired exceptionally well

    Tony A.

    Got off work early on a Saturday night and couldn't think of a better place. I had to come in first a second helping of Smokey deviled eggs, this time with pulled pork, the crab cake, the hanging bacon and a new twist on the chicken lollipops. Everything was perfect, as expected. Will be back again.

    Salmon Dish paired with white wine
    Kim P.

    Incredible vibe. Great service. Uptown Whittier. Unique Dishes. Something for everyone.

    Bruselas spouts
    Albert L.

    This place just opened up 5 weeks ago, if your in the area of uptown Whittier it's a must try we try many places but this place was very satisfying food was delicious and service was amazing.

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    3 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Ada J.
    1588
    697
    4033

    7 months ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gz Z.
    2
    23
    1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bono M.
    33
    24
    3

    5 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of B C.
    3
    37
    39

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S B.
    0
    8
    0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 4

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tony A.
    379
    125
    149

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Camille K.
    21
    110
    28

    1 year ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bob A.
    51
    187
    145

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ivan R.
    0
    46
    120

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Caleb P.
    282
    170
    89

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Heather Z.
    86
    110
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Pat M.
    38
    13
    19

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Susie C.
    123
    24
    7

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 3
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anita S.
    209
    31
    10

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    our server was very nice , they have the best cesar salad and rolls delicious. i love this place the atmosphere was amazing.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Blackbird Abbey

    You might also consider

    La Bodega Brewing - Speakeasy butcher shop

    La Bodega Brewing

    4.3(573 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Great place to have dinner and drinks Great food…read more Service is great Ambiance is great

    We came here for a BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION and he made reservations for 8 people at 7pm on Saturday…read more There's a SECRET password to actually get into the restaurant. We were taken to our seat which was a NICE private seating with its on TV screen. It has a nice wall which made it sound a bit quieter but, then the waiter came and said OOPS sorry we gave you the wrong seats and so we were taken to the SEATS near the restroom and it was so LOUD... 2 orders TOMAHAWK: 10/10 The food was EXCELLENT!!! OMG the CORN TORTILLAS was the best I've ever had!!! I would just be so happy to have the CORN TORTILLAS but, their meats are all really flavorful and tender too!!!... CAULIFLOWER: 10/10 The flavor and texture of the cauliflower was so good!!! BRUSSELS SPROUTS: 10/10 I loved the sauce so much and the Brussels sprouts were so adorably cute and small. It's usually bitter but, it doesn't taste as bitter here and the sauce was just AMAZING!!!! SERVICE: 8/10 Good but, could be better! We waited 30-40 minutes after finishing dinner for the cake to be served. And with no knife to cut the cake and utensils provided!!! Come here for the FOOD PEOPLE!!!! Let's ROCK ON LA BODEGA BREWING!!!!!!

    Photos
    La Bodega Brewing - Outside view of La Bodega

    Outside view of La Bodega

    La Bodega Brewing - Japanese Wagyu and USDA Prime Beef Smash-Burger

    Japanese Wagyu and USDA Prime Beef Smash-Burger

    La Bodega Brewing - La Bodega desserts

    See all

    La Bodega desserts

    Phlight - Fried chicken

    Phlight

    4.2(963 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    My husband and I have been wanting to come back here for a while, so we decided to have dinner here…read moreon Monday for our date night. We started off by ordering drinks; my husband tried their Bodega Brewing Co. 'Mala Suerta' Dark Lager, and I had the Pinot Grigio 2024 La Boatina. Both of our drinks were great! For food we shared the Paella and Satchel's Mac & Cheese. Both dishes were delicious, full of flavor, and had generous portions. We finished off our meal with the Crema Catalana for dessert, which was bright, zesty, refreshing, and tasty! It's a lighter dessert that is just the right amount of sweet. The whole meal was excellent! Clearly a lot of love and energy has gone into this menu. The ingredients are high quality and the dishes are full of flavor. The staff are friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is perfect for a nice evening out. It's very cozy and romantic with beautiful decor. Before tip it was just about $85. Honestly a steal in our opinion, the meal and experience is well worth the money. We've decided: we're crazy for not coming more often after our first visit, and will be back soon and much more often.

    I really don't know why it took me this long to walk into this place, especially when it's…read moreliterally right next door to the cycling studio where I'm sweating my life away several times a week. The food is on point, the portions actually feel satisfying, and the sangria hits exactly the way it should. No guessing, no surprises -- just good. Now I'm annoyed I didn't try it sooner because this could've been part of my routine a long time ago. I wish they stayed open longer because the way I'm already planning my night around that sangria is wild. I can't wait to go tonight and act like I've been coming here forever.

    Photos
    Phlight - Bar view

    Bar view

    Phlight - Crema Catalana

    Crema Catalana

    Phlight - Brussel sprouts

    See all

    Brussel sprouts

    The Local Wine And Craft Beer Lounge - O'Melveny Red Ale is a malty amber ale with a hint of sourdough.

    The Local Wine And Craft Beer Lounge

    4.5(51 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    La Mirada finally has a spot where you can drink legit craft beer without shouting over DJ airhorns…read moreor someone's birthday bottle parade. Had the O'Melveny Red Ale (San Fernando Brewing) -- a malty amber with a hint of sourdough -- smooth, slightly bready, and poured with that perfect creamy head that quietly says "yes, we actually clean our lines." Shout-out to Erica the cute bartender for the friendly service, great recommendations, and a spot-on pour. Cozy lighting, relaxed neighborhood crowd, and the kind of place you stop in for one and accidentally stay for two. La Mirada needs more places like this -- chill, welcoming, and focused on good beer and wine instead of hype. If you go, get the O'Melveny Red Ale. Trust me.

    This place is located in a great little strip mall, so plenty of parking for sure!…read more When you walk in, it's feels nice and calming during your time. But if you want it lively, go in on a Wednesday for some fun Bingo Boogie (trust me, it's soo much fun! I highly recommend it!) There's a great selection of drinks, between the wine, the beers on tap, and the beers in cans and bottles, you can't really go wrong. The service was great! They were super friendly, and even let us try a couple of drinks before buying a full glass. I fell in love with Delirium Red, which is a red beer with notes of Cherry and Elderberry. Food wise we got the Charcuterie for Two, it's just like that perfect board with different crackers, breads, meats and cheeses. It goes well with anything you drink for sure! We got the Chimichurri Steak, that was such a tender cut of beef, and the chimichurri sauce just gave it that extra zing. It came with a side of fries, and I love me some good fries, for some reason these fries were just the perfect fry, crispy with a soft center. Ended with the Baked Brie, because why not. It was served in a sourdough bread bowl and came with pita bread slices on the side. It was so melty and good, and did we go ham on that sourdough bread. Since we were there on a Wednesday, we got to experience Bingo Boogie. Which is super fun. You get a bingo card with different songs from different eras. Zee, who runs the show, is so much fun. We were all singing and dancing along. So if you're bored, or want to try something new, go on a Wednesday! Get some food at around 6, party starts at 7! The Local is a great place for hanging out with your friends, maybe get a date in there, or any of their special events, like Bingo Boogie, or Trivia! You're bound to have a good time!

    Photos
    The Local Wine And Craft Beer Lounge - Sangria was delicious

    Sangria was delicious

    The Local Wine And Craft Beer Lounge - Wonderful pinot noir by the glass or bottle.

    Wonderful pinot noir by the glass or bottle.

    The Local Wine And Craft Beer Lounge

    See all

    Blackbird Abbey - newamerican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...