Came in for mothers day, had the meatballs and the flaky dessert pastry sooo good! Beautiful restaurant, with nice indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Hands down the best meal we have had in at least a year!!! Service is fast and very friendly! We were seated immediately and our waitress had a carafe of water waiting and quickly took our drink order. The drinks were really good and the bartender obviously knew what she was doing as my old fashioned was perfect and my daughter's espresso martini was fabulous! I ordered the filet mignon with grilled shrimp added. It came on top of cooked carrots and a bed of buttery mashed potatoes. It was perfect! Literally melted in my mouth! My daughter ordered pepper glazed pork loin or something like that and she loved it! We finished with their famous Crinkle dessert. If you've never tried this, it is an absolute must have! No idea how they make this but it's SO good! 5 out of 5 stars Blackboard! I'd give you 6 if they'd let me!!! read more

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Great food, good service and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The Filet Mignon, Savory Pears appetizer and Turtle Cheesecake are incredible! read more

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Very cute place. Apparently it is in a old school house. The food was very good. We had the Brie and berries appetizer, and they brought us more bread, which is always appreciated. The staff was so nice. We had a very young waiter and He was on it. It is a little off the beaten path, but worth the drive read more

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Food and service is excellent! Can't wait to come again! Love the new seasonal menu items often offered!

Back again this year and tried the Salmon Wellington - so, so good. This has become a favorite annual stop for us and enjoy it each time. Service great as always! read more

Blackboard - Salmon Wellington - New American Near Me - Vergas, Minnesota

Seated quickly, drinks are perfectly poured, large portions of perfectly prepared food. We had the Filet Mignon, Pork Chops and Walleye, with a Caprese appetizer and dessert (Crinkle & Turtle Cheesecake). The desserts are sharing sizes and all food were incredible. read more

Absolutely amazing food and great service! Food was as good as a 5 star restaurant. The shrimp and polenta was delicious!

An old schoolhouse turned into a fine dining restaurant, Blackboard delivered on its promise. I had the sirloin meatballs, with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and crispy onions, all covered in a delicious sauce. My companion had the bourbon bacon cheeseburger, and she said it was the best she'd ever had. When I had a question about the imported olive oil they had for sale (Mistra), the owner/chef came out to answer me directly. Blackboard is worth the drive! read more

Valentines Day Fresh water lobster = crayfish. Google fresh water lobster. Lobster can not grow in fresh water only salt water. Receipt says lobster tails. They looked beautiful, but not the standard this restaurant usually delivers. Sure wish I had done my research first. Disappointed. read more

wow! Fun atmosphere. NOT fancy, but the food and drinks weee amazing. The blackened Mahi Mahi was amazing! Bursting with flavor! My husband Sirloin and pork meatballs were awesome. We had one with Walleye and she loved it. The scallops looked great. we shared an amazing cheesecake! This is not even close to where we live, but we WILL be back! Drinks were also tasty. This is truly chef food and I wouldn't be afraid to try anything on the menu. Staff is great and service was fast and friendly! Truly worth a visit! read more

Blackboard - Blackened Mahi Mahi - New American Near Me - Vergas, Minnesota

really good atmosphere, one of the only places in the area for REALLY GOOD FOOD. would be perfect for a birthday (and you could get the crinkle for dessert). was very pleased with my espresso martini and entree (pork tenderloin). Definitely recommend read more

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There were 2 in our party. They accommodated our request to eat out on the screened seasonal dinning room even though we made reservations inside. We each ordered off the dinner menu and rate the price on the high end, but worth it as it was delicious and plentiful. Each took leftovers home for lunch the next day. They had lamp style heaters which made our experience warm had overhead string lights that made it cozy. read more

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Best kept secret in Otter tail county. Creative menu without being goofy. Awesome cocktail selection. Wonderful service. Great atmosphere. I really hope people don't find out about this place, it will be packed! read more

The food is amazing. The service is exceptional. The place is lovely! Had great music outside. All the staff are friendly and helpful. We come to Minnesota once a year for vacation and having dinner here is a must every time! read more

The food is very good and a nostalgic atmosphere in an old schoolhouse. It's out in the country but worth the drive.

Nice outdoor or indoor place. Great food and service. I definitely plan to go back. I have to fill this review with 85 characters. I hope I'm done now. read more

The crab stuffed walleye is delicious! The atmosphere is relaxing and joyful! Service was impressive and personal.

This place is owned by the previous owners of Rustica in Moorhead, MN. I didn't know that going in, but it was super obvious once we started receiving the food. We got the Burrata for an app and it was so amazing. I had steak and my husband had the braised beef. Everything was cooked perfectly. I'm so happy to have found a place close that I can get this level of fine dining. We will become regulars now! read more

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What a unique place for dinner in Otter Tail County! They state it is a casual eatery, but I think this is a fun place for a fancier dinner when you're out on your summer cabin/camping trip. I definitely recommend reservations. They were accommodating when we had to change the time last minute, but were very busy at our arrival time of 7:30pm on a Saturday. Love the atmosphere and the creative updates on a classic menu. Unique cocktail selection too. The scallops appetizer was unexpectedly delicious. This was the highlight of dinner hands down. I definitely recommend a visit to Blackboard! read more

Excellent food, charming place. The patio looks to be a fun place when it gets warmer. read more

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Wowie, best food I have had in awhile and we live in California where there's an abundance of good food. Was really impressed with everything we ordered- truffle fries, the Rueben soup, fried walleye, mahi mahi, and probably the best turtle cheesecake I've ever had. I didn't see a kids menu on their page but the server was super sweet to ask if he wanted me to have him throw some in for my son. Which they were also hand breaded and delicious! The atmosphere was super cozy and comfortable and I loved how the dishes were antique I felt like I was at my grandmas! Will definitely visit when we return again! read more

It's always a special night when we go to the Blackboard, as we feel so well taken care and special by the owner Terri and always have the most amazing food and great service by all the members that work there. Tamara does a great job cooking and it's always very special to see her. read more

A bit of a drive but a nice setting hill top with outdoor and screened in seating with views. Menu is varied and good for prices types of meals and plenty choices of appetizers too. Filet was very large for the money worth every cent a bargain for quality. Service was quick and friendly. Can't go wrong read more

Great food, atmosphere, and service! The menu is always changing and there will surely be a yummy dish for everyone! read more

Blackboard - New American Near Me - Vergas, Minnesota

We started out with a pre-dinner cocktail in the bar. Nice young man working, polite and "Minnesota Nice" Sat on the screened porch as we requested. Burrata cheese board nicely presented with plenty of fresh bread. Totally enjoyed our main entrees. The bucatini was spot on and the grilled romaine topped with salmon was OTT delicious. The chef did an amazing job!! Our server was pleasant and attentive. A beautiful evening. read more

Blackboard - Bar - New American Near Me - Vergas, Minnesota

We picked Blackboard for our 12th wedding anniversary and it couldn't have been a more wonderful experience. The food was farm-to-table with excellent preparation and execution. The prices were VERY fair for the level of dining, and the live music is a bonus. In addition, the property itself is just charming. My only request would be to add a fan or two on the covered porch. It gets hot out there! We will be back :) read more

We do not normally have dessert and maybe it was because the portions were on the smaller side but we both loved our unique main and were in love with the blackboard crinkle pastry. Nomnomnom. Happy Anniversary to us! read more

It is cute and in the middle of the lakes. That said, we wish we had ordered burgers. It was overpriced for small entrees. My salad was warm and wilted and the beer cheese soup salty and ??? I never leave bad reviews but it was disappointing. read more

Food is always excellent. This last visit the owner greeted us and lead us to the table. She was not very friendly. No real greeting and seemed a bit over whelmed. The server was young and also rushing around. This place has great potential. Live music is a nice touch and the food is always great. read more

Had a wonderful dinner with great appetizer of the burrata and loved our dinners. My husband had the meatballs and gravy and cleaned the plate. I had the herbed chicken and tortellini in cream sauce, delicious. We will be back read more

Food was good, ambiance was not my idea of fine dining. Wish the menu had a few more options, 3/4 of it was burgers and then 4 options that weren't burgers- if I'm going fine dining I'm not coming to eat a burger. read more

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Based on the prices and getting customers to drive out there, I was expecting food on the level of Spanky's. It was not. The side of seasonal vegetables that consisted of 3 pieces of halved asparagus that were cooked to mush sums up the meal pretty well. Hopefully, the chef was having an off-night because they have really made the area delightful to sit and enjoy the wildlife and good weather. But for quality dining, the area certainly has better options. read more

After all the raves, my wife and I were quite disappointed. I give it 3 stars because the server was delightful and the live music was a treat. My wife enjoyed her fish & chips (I found them mediocre) and the cheesecake was quite good - but we tossed the artichoke & spinach dip and the meatloaf, which was the worst meatloaf I've ever had: totally dry and wrapped in super salty unpleasant bacon. I understand that one doesn't expect gourmet meals in far rural areas, but we had exceptional burgers this week at a local "dive" called Maple Beach Burgers. So there you have it! read more

This place is incredible. We first visited last Fall and I'm so bummed I forgot to take pictures of the food this time. Such beautiful presentation and everything is delicious. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I've been dreaming about the crinkle dessert since our first visit and it really hit the spot again. And once again, excellent service! They are all so friendly and work very hard to ensure your meal is perfect. There is nothing in the area that compares. Try it! read more

Fun and cozy atmosphere. Pheasant was delicious but beef short ribs too salty. A bit high priced. read more

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This was the best meal I had my entire 3 month visit to minnesota. Highly recommend. The food was so good

I'd been looking forward to try Blackboard so we headed out to celebrate our anniversary and a birthday. For some reason the entrance is set up with a sign that says don't enter for safety reasons(?) possibly a leftover from covid days. Not enough room for the group of people waiting. The owner didn't greet us but reprimanded us with an attitude that we were trespassing by her podium. Why not set the podium in a better spot? She showed us to our table and again made a rude comment when asked about the specials printed on small cards she had left laying at the table. I will give them the food was good but we won't return simply because the server/owner was rude, obviously doesn't enjoy or appreciate her clientele. Sad, but who likes to be treated like that read more

Great food and atmosphere, would receive 5 stars but no draft beer. I assume tap was not working as i saw taps. I loved how the ladies that sat us jumped in to help the servers as they were very busy. read more

Stopped in here with the family for lunch after a long weekend at a campsite on the lake. Kids ordered the French toast and they loved it. In fact the youngest asked for more. It was that good. Wife ordered a pulled pork sandwich and she said it was delicious. Fries were done just right and complimented the meal. I ordered the beef brisket on bread with potatoes which I thought was pretty good. Nothing crazy special but it did the job. The only reason I give it 3 stars is because the service was lackluster at best. I asked the young server a question and she looked at me like I had 5 heads. The owner who sat us and took our meals seemed extremely annoyed from a previous table and despite doifn her best to shake it off she was visiblily bothered. Unfortuntely it affected our dining experience as there was a real tension in the air and it felt like we were bothering them but since the food was good and the space was cool (converted an old school house into a restaurant) I would give it another try and go back...if we're ever in that neck of the woods again. read more