Great experience here tonight. Food was excellent, came out really hot which is important to me. I had salmon, husband had scallops. All were done perfectly and we're kinda picky about that The cauliflower rice was the best I've had, very flavorful. Hubby is GF and there were lots of great options on the menu, menu is clearly marked. Our server, Collin, was really fun, attentive,knew the menu well and took great care of us. We'll be back soon! read more

We have left excellent reviews when owned by past owners. Our return visit last night was a party of 6 that left everyone unhappy with service, atmosphere, food and empty wallets. I will not return nor will we recommend this to anyone. What used be a wonderful dining experience is now not worth the drive or money. Save yourself the trouble. Disappointed in changes and new ownership read more

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Drove to Blackboard upon a recommendation from a local friend. The charming restaurant has pretty decent food. A nice selection of entrees. The new owners seem to be cutting some corners, so be aware as you read the menu and order food. It is a shame with such a nice place, that they do not take/replace used silverware. Instead brought a brand new rollup with napkin and all when requesting a knife. Haha. Great cocktails and nice wine list. Efficient and friendly service. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Live music the night we were there. Good options and diverse food choices. Dessert is a must try. Drink menu was excellent as well. read more

My wife and I have been eating at this restaurant for many years. Recently, the owners sold the place and new owners have taken over. We have eaten here three times since the ownership change and each time is worse that the last! Last night was our last visit; at least until we hear things have turned around. The first time we ate there this summer both my wife's food and mine was overcooked. The second time we ate there the food was again overcooked. I had the shrimp linguine and the shrimp was hard as a rock. My brother in law had a porkchop that was so well done it was hard to cut and way over seasoned. Last night three people in our party order hamburgers and all of them were severely undercooked. The person who ordered the well-done burger could not eat it because it was raw in the middle. My medium-well burger was also cold and raw in the middle. I pointed this out to our server, who then proceeded to explain to us that we were mistaken. The food was prepared exactly as we had requested. A medium burger is raw in the middle. I complained to the manager, who comped us one meal. We sat down at 6:40 PM and were not served until 8:00 PM. You might want to give this place a pass and do Spanky's instead until they square things away (might start by hiring a real cook). read more

Blackboard - Medium-well burger - New American Near Me - Vergas, Minnesota

Unexpectedly wonderful dining experience. The food and ambiance was amazing! Drinks and our food choices were made just right. Also didn't scrimp on portions like some other fine dining restaurants. read more

Blackboard - Tonight's meals - New American Near Me - Vergas, Minnesota

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This is really cute place right out of history book. An old schoolhouse We tried date,pecan and chrevre appetizer delicious creamy could order this as meal option. Had a lavender mule and For main course had scallops, and walleye did not disappoint served with broccolini and a side. For dessert tried the espresso crème brule very delicious. (They were hvg issues with their torch but still very good.). Also had the chicken sandwich prob the only thing that wasn't a wow. Our server was informative , made recommendations that were spot on. You can eat inside of on the porch outside. It can get a bit noisy like a schoolhouse. Enjoyed our evening read more

party of 9 with a reservation for 6:30. seated at 6:30 and didn't receive our food until 9. Way past the point when our food should have arrived, the hapless waitress informed two in our party, there was no more shrimp (she didn't even remember who ordered what). Requested more water and drinks many times vs her checking in and offering. Would have liked to share this privately with the owner/manager but no call back after requesting days ago. Avoid the mess and eat elsewhere. Quality and service not the same. Such a bummer... read more

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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 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 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