We came here tonight with very high expectations, as I'm sure is the norm at this point for a dinner at Blackfish. Tonight all of those expectations were met or exceeded, and for considerably less money than we've paid at other exceptional restaurants in recent months. BYOB, of course, is the key. We drank a bottle of Bordeaux and had a second bottle of Cab at our feet in case we felt the urge (only two blocks from home, why not?). First course, my lovely lady friend had smoked salmon wrapped around a runny poached egg, and I had a sashimi style yellowfin. My fish came with cranberry and radish for a nice sweet flavor. Next, my lady enjoyed a sensational risotto with a rich beef jus, and I had half a lobster tail with a cherry puree on the plate. My lobster was a little tough and overwhelmed by the fruit flavor on the plate, but her risotto was outrageously tasty, maybe the highlight of the meal. Third course brought a perfectly cooked filet of salmon for my lady, and striped bass with a cauliflower and yellow raisin salad on the side. These flavors mixed so perfectly, I was literally swooning through my meal. Remember that scene in What About Bob when he's eating Pam's fried chicken? I sounded something like that. Desserts included excellent creme brulee (my favorite dessert) and four fluffy, sugary beignets with two sauces for dipping, one fruity red and one creamy white. We ate every single bite of everything, start to finish. Service was spot on, noise level stayed reasonable, and the decor was so cool and understated. Best in Philly? I don't know, I haven't had them all. Best in Conshy? Oh god yes. read more

I can't believe I just got around to eating here. The wonderfulness that I've been missing out on! Shame on me. We made a relatively spontaneous reservation here on Saturday and the experience lived up to the hype. It's BYOB which I love, too. Service was very attentive (though the bread fiend that I am- I would have loved another piece of focaccia). I started with the smoked salmon appetizer- holy crap! It's one of the best things I've ever eaten. Hubs enjoyed his tomato salad with a great basil emulsion. For our entrees, I had the skate wing atop a curry sauce and he got the surf and turf (scallops and short ribs)- the surprise here were wonderfully tasty smoked potatoes. Top it off with to-die-for warm beignets and color me a happy girl. I'll be back in the fall when I hear they are bringing back the poulard that was so epic at Mica. read more

I've heard such great things about this place, especially The duck tasting menu (which we went in for). We were 20 minutes early, and I had been warned the staff was "cranky", so not to expect to be seated early. We were sat at 7:20 for a 7:15 reservation, on a Tuesday night. There were three open tables since we arrived, no other guests came in, but we had to stand there and wait non -the-less. -1 point for crappy front of house service and an attitude from the host. I wanted to leave i was so irritated, but it was my dates birthday, and her pick, so i bit my tongue and stayed. We both ordered the duck tasting menu plus the foie gois app to share. The foie gois was amazing. The zucchini bread was a perfect compliment to the buttery terrine. I could have eaten another 3 orders... The duck dishes were average, but i will say we're both duck snobs. We cook our own at least once a week (preferring the simple magret de canard using D'artagnan breasts), and have traveled back to Toulouse to again eat the town that does it perfect, so my judgement may be a little harsh. The duck ham was worth skipping for another appetizer, tasted like a fourmet ham &cheese sandwich. The pasta with confit was good, but way too heavy for a 85 deg summer night, this dish should be reserved for winter (but +1 bonus point for the use of blueberries in the dish). Dessert was a disaster. I believe we were told it was a creme anglaise made with a duck egg for the sauce on the bread pudding...but the really gross part was the candied duck skin served on top. Tasted like that piece of burnt turkey skin on the edfe of the bird you're picking at just before thanksgiving dinner. The waiter kicked my foot and chair at least 3x's during dinner, knocked my dates purse off of her chair twice. This place definatley has too many people crammed in to too small of a place. Raise prices and lose a table or two, or expand, but either way, there needs to be a more comfortable space to enjoy the food. The rest of the menu looked much more interesting, so anxiously awaiting for a return date so we can sample everythig else on the menu! read more

The applewood smoked salmon appetizer is great. It is a wondrous conflagration in my mouth of egg, potato, smoked fish, and mizuna. Yeah, I used the word conflagration because that's what I meant. Don't roll your eyes at me. I could have easily said "explosion" but decided not to. It is a really innovative, delicious appetizer. The yellowtail kingfish "sashimi style" is pretty good. The orata and duck entrees were good. If you like some crisp with your fish skin, then the orata is your jam. The scallops were fine. I've got to really hand it to Blackfish for a fine dessert. I had a cremeaux composed of semi-frozen white chocolate, pistachio, whipped ricotta, and preserved orange. I've never had anything quite like it. read more

Eight of us plus a toddler dined at Black Fish on Christmas Eve 2019. My husband and I live in northern Virginia and we were hosting our Philadelphia family on this special night. We booked directly with restaurant as one family member has a life threatening dairy allergy. We were amazed how helpful everyone in the restaurant was and especially Kip and the other servers working that night. Everyone at Black Fish went out of their way to accommodate our family and helped make it an awesome night for everyone. The food was wonderful, the presentation was beautiful and we couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you SO much Black Fish! We will all be back--both Philly family and Northern Virginia family. read more

Blackfish further confirms that culinary talent, once kept within limits of Center City , is rushing to establish roots and reputation in the outskirts of Philadelphia. Rather than battle among a glut of great restaurants downtown, these types of quality restaurants are changing the game by filling a void in growing areas like Conshocken. There's no doubt Blackfish could stand toe to toe with the best (see Philadelphia Magazine's Top 50 rankings), but certainly you can run a more profitable restaurant in the 'burbs -- even when you're a BYOB. That's another reason to get there soon. Who knows how long it will remain that way. I took a client here for lunch on a Wednesday and the food was excellent. I'm anxious to try their dinner menu. The agnolotti pasta I had was nicely prepared using simple, good ingredients. The rest of my party was equally impressed with their meals. Reservations are a must. read more

....eeeh. What's the fuss? This is food from Jean-Marie Lacroix from 15 years ago, add BYOB, minus service. We got the moderately inspired tasting menu... foie gras au torchon was v.good then 2 courses later we find foie gras inside our main of guinea hen? ...& I love F.G., but seriously?! Was is a F.G. tasting menu?! Whatever, 2 dishes were spot on, while 3 missed the mark & left us wonde Then there was the 40 minutes between 1 ofapology or explanation? ...eeeh? All this for $70 pp for the tasting menu?! Not so enthused. read more

This review is long over due. Last month I was dining with a friend of mine. The review is not about the food, which is nothing to rave about, it's bellow average. I heard the older lady, who is a manager, ordering a server to go and clean the bathroom, in the middle of the service. She got back after that, and carried on waiting tables, which I found disgusting and unhygienic. I wanted to find out if this is a normal practice, and inquired from one of the staff, who confirmed that cleaning of the bathrooms, during the shift is part of their job description. After learning this, I'll never come back and eat here again. read more

Went there last week and had the 5-course tasting menu. Cod prepared 4 ways. All beautiful to look at and all so tasty to eat. My companion insisted that they weren't done with the same kind of fish but they were. What a fun way to examine the effect of temperature on the texture of a piece of fish! Food, of course, was the main reason we decided to go there. but I liked the space, too. Service was also very good. The other customers appeared lively and happy. These things added up and made it an evening for me. As for price, look, good things don't come cheap. I'd rather spend my money on a good meal than anything else. Enough said. read more

Upscale, classy dining with impeccable execution and an eclectic menu are all delivered by Blackfish. We arrived promptly for our 6:15pm Thursday night reservation and were seated in their nicely appointed dining room. White tablecloths hinted at the unique and exquisite experience to come. The menu is diverse and original, and definitely not for the steak and potato crowd. As a first course we ordered the yellowtail sashimi and the baby arugula salad. Both were superb. The sashimi was one of the most original and delicious presentations I've ever had...fresh with a spicy sweet glaze. Second courses consisted of foie gras, which was served pate style with a cherry sauce over brioche, and scallops with salsa verde. While I prefer foie gras seared, the dish was original, balanced, and absolutely delicious. Ditto on the scallops. Our entrees were the veal tenderloin with sweetbread and the poulard. Excellent plate presentation, preparation, and wonderful blending of flavors, but in both cases I would have preferred a bit more boldness. Desserts were the cinnamon sugar beignets and liquid center chocolate cake. Both of these were top notch. Service was spot-on throughout the night. Prices are reasonable but not inexpensive for the four courses we enjoyed. While I don't agree that Blackfish is the best restaurant out there, it offers fantastic original menu items and great service. Bottom line....we'll be back. read more

Foie Gras tasting at Blackfish was the probably best way to start eating Foie Gras. Lucky me. I was invited by Tir Na Nog X for a 4 course Foie Gras tasting dinner at Blackfish upon his discovery that i have never tasted this delicacy. Hamachi, Foie Gras puree, shallots, lemon, mustard: Im not sure if I have ever ate anything so elegant and fragile. The Himachi simply melted in your mouth. The tiny burst of citrus ends with the crunchy shallots elevating the dish to a higher level. Foie Gras soup, chicken dumplings, sunchoke puree: What impressed me most out of the whole dinner was the sunchoke puree. The creaminess of the sunchoke suprised me and was the most memorable taste that I took away from the night. The soup with the miniature dumplings was luscious, almost silk like. I found it a bit on the salty side. Seared Foie Gras, apple-fennel puree, cabbage, beach mushrooms, chicken jus: The star of the dish was seared to perfection, but the cabbage in my opinion belonged somewhere else instead. Beignet with butterscotch sauce: These fluffy goodness could almost make you feel the 3 courses before were probably unnecessary. The sugar cinnamon dust on the rich dough and intense butterscotch are nothing short of guilt. And then there was the cheese platter we got, the blue cheese being the highlight was outstanding. Even the black coffee at the end was impeccable. This was truly an experience, sitting by the infamous stacks of books. For someone new to Philadelphia, I could never imagine this was hidden away in Conchohoken. read more

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Took my mom here for mother's day. The place was a major hit with her! The service was a 10. The food was a 10. And the price really wasn't that high at the end, especially considering the kind of fine dining experience this is. Guess what else? It's BYOB. My parents and I slogged back a whole 1.5 liter bottle of red while there. Man, what a treat this was. read more

Excellent, excellent. Every course was carefully made and very tasty. The amuse of lobster bisk was the best I ever had. The essence of lobster. My flank steak entree was so tender you could cut it with a fork. The braised rib ravioli were light and the dough was transparent. The salmon was like eating air light as a marshmallow. The deserts came with a 20 minute delay, I think they messed up my daughter's cake, so the entire dessert order was comped. Service was very attentive, bread was always supplied and water glasses filled. An ice bucket was supplied for the white wine and the glasses were changed for the change from white to red. Each of the desserts were excellent. A truly outstanding dinning experience read more

So far all the reviews were pretty accurate. BYOB, cozy, loud, fairly dressy (but you can get away with wearing casual), great service and most importantly DELICIOUS. We reserved a party of 4 for Conshohocken restaurant week and ordered off their prix fixe menu of 2/3 for $35. I skipped the appetizer and ordered their salmon dish and their chocolate cake with gelato. We were promptly seated, served our water, drinks, bread (choices were focaccia or ciabatta) and amuse bouche (salmon tartare, love it). Service was prompt, the wait between dishes wasn't painful. The tight seating made our food arrival a little awkward and lots of reaching around. My sister's beignets arrived in a small bowl that weren't securely placed that they toppled onto the table. Not a big deal. I would definitely like to eat here again as their full menu had a lot more options that I would like to try. Parking was street but there is a lot in the area. read more

Had an excellent dinner at Blackfish in Conshohocken last night. Too good to stop for pictures, but we were very pleased with the service and creative cuisine. Atmosphere is minimalist, but that's OK. My wife and I started with Kusshi oysters (served with a dollop of crème fraîche on each of the five.) I had Hiramasa sashimi with thinner-than-paper pickled radish and seedless cucumber slices. An amuse-bouche (shots of sunchoke puree with vanilla and crushed pistachios) followed. For the second course, my wife had a substantial hunk of creamy chicken liver pâté in cranberries and mustard with brioche toast, while I tasted wild snails with micro greens, prepared with oyster mushrooms and a garlic-scented mixture of oil and butter. For our principal courses, she had a slow roasted blackfish in brown butter prepared with hazelnut miso, spaghetti squash and pickled grapes. The fish seemed to have been coated in panko flour, as the breading was delicate but still had a tiny crunch. I had their version of surf and turf.. a tender braised hunk of short rib, beautifully caramelized , over which the server poured warm bordelaise sauce. Along side were two sweet diver scallops, perfectly seared to a golden hue, but not at all overcooked. Accompanying my dish was a seared leek, parsnip puree and tiny golden roasted potatoes. For dessert, her coffee crème brûlée was a superb version, while my chocolate ganache tart put me over the edge on the "filling meal" scale. I have read many reviews panning this place for its serving sizes, but when you add them up, you have had a substantial meal. This was uber-creative food, using ingredients combined artistically and perfectly executed (at least last night.) Waitstaff was attentive, but not overbearing. Water glasses were filled (and they let us set our own pace with the wine refills.) Tab at the end was about $150. This was certainly not unreasonable for what I'd have to consider one of the most memorable meals I've had in many moons. I can't believe some of the negative reviews I've read here. For one, going out on Valentine's day is a fool's errand anywhere. The portion sizes were appropriate for anyone having all four courses (and that is not your intent, this is probably not the right venue. Also, we found parking more quickly than expected, and were seated 20 minutes earlier than our reservation with nary an eyebrow raised. This would probably be five star had the atmosphere been a bit cozier. We were seated at a deuce right near a busy wait station, but on the upside, we were always checked on by the passing staff. read more

I have been wanting to try Blackfish for so long, so when Conshohocken had their restaurant week, I figured it was the perfect time. Since it was BYOB, I came prepared because the closest Wine and Spirits store is on Ridge Ave. The first course I had the Avocado Salad, which was fresh and crunchy. For the second course, I order the Seared Tilefish and I tried the Braised Lam Breast. Honestly, both were amazing. Then for the Third Course I had the Chocolate Cake. I had to order something with chocolate and I enjoyed the saltness of the popcorn, along with the ice cream. From start to finish the service was perfect. I also enjoyed the attention to detail which came along with every course. My experience at Blackfish is what I would want at any restaurant and it was nice to have a flawless dining experience. I will be back! read more

Definitely worth the hype. One of the best dining experiences in the Philly area. Went with Enid C and our roommate for Girl's Night/ celebratory meal, and unlike Enid, I will be as pretentious as a New York yuppie for this review. Decor is the new simple modern class that has become the industry standard of New American dining. The color scheme is shades of grey and white (my personal fave.) Ikea lighting fixtures mixed with real table cloths and good glassware. The servers were friendly, but I feel like they tried a little too hard. Service was a little intrusive and sometimes even abrupt, always demanding validation. Kinda like the awkward pre-pubescent greeters at the mall. Bread: Chewy hearth-baked baguette. Too bad they didn't have the focaccia. I was looking forward to it. Amuse Bouche: Mushroom broth Earthy, well seasoned with sage and other spices. Simple and perfect to dip the baguette. The only criticism I have is that it was a little on the salty side. 1st course: Foie gras soup Delightfully creamy, rich, deliciously decadent. The potatoes and spaetzle are cooked perfectly. The herbs provide the freshness needed to cut the decadence. I only wish there was a crunchy accoutrement for textural contrast; but if you like foie, you will like this soup. 2nd course: Diver Scallops My favorite preparation of scallops ever. Flash-seared medium rare absolutely beautifully. Each scallop was topped with watermelon, onion, and microgreen. There was a hint of paprika, and chili in the sauce. The cilantro sauce was presented on the side, which is very clever since many people have extremely strong feelings against that particular herb. (I like it!.) 3rd course: Duck A perfect medium rare with skin perfectly crisp. Served with a curry sauce, duck jous, caramelized onion, and buttered peas. Delicious. I had a bit of octopus, which was wonderful. The dorade and the skate wing were very well-prepared, as well, with very well executed accoutrements. We were too full to get dessert after such a rich dinner. I will be back again with my parents, who are extremely fastidious diners since my mother is an awesome cook. I think she would really enjoy this place. read more

Food is awesome, I'll leave it at that. This place is a great lunch spot, but call ahead for a reservation. That's right a reservation even for lunch on a Wednesday! While they have great entrees and specials I have to admit one of my favorite dishes is the good old burger and fries. Not to say my Braised Short Rib Ravioli wasn't awesome, I just love when great chefs do a burger. read more

This was our first time at Blackfish. And we loved it! Sweet inside, not pretentious at all but definitely a little upscale (I had to wear something other than flip flops but I survived), and the food was soooooooo delish! Service was wonderful, kind and down to earth, and the price definitely wasn't out of line for what they were serving up. The hubby and I shared 2 first courses, 2 second courses, 1 main and 1 dessert. We dined for almost 2 hours. We enjoyed bringing our own wine and hanging out in the sweet cozy environment, chatting with the table next to us, savoring the food. Our total was just over $100, which I think is super fair given what they served. While I had thought Blackfish would be a special ocassion restaurant only for us, I can see that we may come more than once a year. Normally I like to always try something new. I'm not big on repeating meals like this, but for Blackfish I will definitely make an exception. It was that good! read more

Simple, elegant, delicious and great attention to detail GF had the scallop tasting menu (tuesday tasting) and I had the charred east coast squid and the bouillabaisse. Squid was super tender, scallop dishes were spot on, bouillabaisse was superb and not overly fishy or overpowering. Overall the food tasted great, the service was outstanding. Will have to come back because I forgot it's BYOB read more

Came here for dinner with the bf, got the foie gras and sweetbreads as our first course and had salmon for our main course. overall, it was pretty good for conshohocken standards. read more

For the life of me I cannot figure out all these 5 star reviews. I'm positive that people will side with a more expensive menu convincing themselves it's superior. To start, from a reservation, we still waited over half an hour. Seating is whimsical at best, if you are over 150lbs, don't plan on comfort. 2 of the 3 things we ordered were not in stock. Wouldn't the most basic supply etiquette tell you to 86' them off the menu? The menu. For what they had the flavors were excellent. My gripe? If I ask what size the hangar steak is and you tell me 8oz, please bring me an 8oz steak. At most it was 5oz, as years in professional kitchens allows you to eye any cut accurately. My date, her stuffed chicken was an honest attempt as concealing a dry bird in a plated sauce. Unimpressive. We do not drink, so for two, tiny, tiny apps and 2 entrees before tip $90 was on the higher end. As someone who enjoys not only the flavors presented to me but actually getting a meal from it, it's not a place I'd return to. Amongst the drunk denizens in gabardine and scarves it appeals to those needing an air of importance. Conshy is not in the elite company of philadelphia restaurants regardless of what your credit card statement might tell you. read more

Ideally I'd like to give this place 3.5 stars, but we all know that is not an option. Since I am in a good mood, I'll round up and give it 4. As with a lot of the places I try, I had heard good things about this place and it was on my radar. I found the food to be creative, but a little on the rich side. In all fairness, it could have been what I ordered. I started with the Butternut Squash soup, flavorful, but sweet. Second course was the Agnolotti with toasted butter and fried sage. The sage on top was brilliant! And lastly, I got the salmon with beets, another ingenious combo. If you would consider leaving the city to venture to Conshy, it is worth a try. read more

Easily the best dining experience I've had in (or outside of) Philadelphia. I went on a Tuesday night (tip: they have seasonal 4 course tasting menus every Tuesday) for my birthday and hit the jackpot with the foie gras tasting menu. Started off with a delicious amuse soup from the chef. Moved to a ridiculously velvety yellowtail and shaved foie appetizer, and had pan-seared foie as my entree. Pan-seared foie was cooked perfectly. Service was watchful but not oppressive. Well worth the 15 minute drive from Philadelphia! read more

Nestled within the the restaurant section of Conshohoken is this little gem. Once you enter the door you will notice this place is small and intimate. The layout conjured up warm memories of restaurants we've been to in downtown Philadelphia and New York City. The food quality and presentation was great only to be surpassed by the taste. We started with the crudo tuna and had the the salmon and the chicken for the main course. For desert we enjoyed the almond cake and chocolate ganache. Each course was was as pleasing to the eyes as it was to the tongue. Service was very good as well. Our server was vey knowledgeable of the menu items and was able to suggest selections based on our questions. read more

I saw how highly this place was rated in Philadelphia Magazine and decided to give it a try. I heard bad things about their service, but that couldn't have been further from the truth. Our waitress, and everyone else we dealt with was friendly and attentive. The food was something else. I could go into detail on each dish, but the review would be too long. It is pretty expensive, but totally worth it. read more

We were extremely disappointed with our Blackfish experience. It took over 50 minutes to get our first course. The wait staff was average, at best. When asked to give a description of a dish, the waitress responded, "it's really good". We ordered a 4 course tasting of langoustine. They prepared the langoustine the same way for every course rather than display creativity and offer different flavor profiles; and the food it was paired with was paltry- slivers of asparagus, dry fava beans, and flavorless poached egg. The dessert was almost inedible. read more

I wish I could like Blackfish more. If it was a BYOB Mica it'd be perfect, but it's not. There's definite similarities, but Blackfish has never put it all together for me. I hate the layout of the restaurant. The table spacing is so tight and there isn't enough room for the waitstaff to maneuver. You're going to get your chair bumped a few times. Food has been pretty good, but still too much of a mixed bag on our visits. Foie gras soup with new potatoes, kale, and chicken dumplings is quite nice. The dumplings really have a strong resemblance visually and in texture to slightly overcooked little bay scallops. It was interesting. Marrow is different, I liked the split bone and large helping of marrow, but it's a little too simple a flavor with just the roe there with it. The skate I had a while ago was kind of mediocre. Halibut with royal trumpet mushrooms, pork belly, and white asparagus with pink peppercorn vierge was good, but there are places that do it better. Salmon confit was one of the more unique things I've had here. The crushed mustard, artichoke, spaetzle, and porcini it comes with is flavorful, but unobtrusive. It took a bit to grow on me, I think it's got a subtle complexity, but after a few bites I was able to really appreciate it. I really liked it, definitely something I wouldn't mind getting to try again. read more

I was really excited to eat here. Pros: Cute interior-simple,clean but cozy. Friendly staff. Cons: Time between apps and entrees was insane! Slow to the point everyone: our table-waiter- manager-busser-table next to us--everyone was antsy because we sat forever with no food on our table! For such a long wait I am sorry to say food was just mediocre. They do a good job with presentation but taste was uninspiring and bland. I think Little Fish in city center does much better seafood. The entree selection was tiny and they had no specials. Noise level is as bad as everyone says-we were in back and it was still hard to hear. I was disappointed since I live in the area and get tired of trekking to the city for good meals but just because it is in my neigborhood I can't pretend it is anything that great or unique. read more

I would've rated the restaurant 4 stars, but the service made me downgrade to 2 stars. Sunday was my husband's and my first anniversary. We live in Conshy, and decided to try Blackfish for this special occasion. The food was excellent. We ordered the risotto, lamb carbonara, poached egg with smoked salmon, Dorade and the surf and turf. All of it was great, except I was extremely let down by the size of my surf and turf platter. I was expecting big scallops, and there were 3 on the plate that were definitely on the smaller side. The meat was braised short rib, which, while very tender and tasty, was MAYBE 2 square inches. I could not believe I was being charged $32 for that. Here's the most disappointing part - when we were seated, a gentleman waiter was the one who took us to our table, so I didn't think he would mention anything about it being our anniversary, although it should've said it on their computer since I put that notation on OpenTable when the reservation was made. We got through the meal, and again nothing was said to us. Dessert was offered, and we declined, but still nothing was done or said. The check came and we just let it sit there for a few minutes. I decided to speak up and say something to the hostess. I explained why we were there, and that she did not seat us, but that I was very upset that the restaurant had not met my expectations. The hostess said there was no excuse, they had 2 big parties in the restaurant at the same time (and both parties were 6 people. Not big by my standards at all). She stuttered for a minute, then said she would be right back. She came back a minute later with 2 little boxes of chocolate from Tradestone. I was NOT happy. Could they have comped part of the bill? sure. Could they have sent out a dessert and wrote Happy Anniversary on the plate? sure. We were planning on taking a picture in the restaurant to mark the special occasion, but after this major mishap, I just wanted to get the heck out and go home. I do not think I will be back any time soon, which is a shame since it's a neighborhood staple. read more

Visited Blackfish for the first time last Thursday night. Food was outstanding. I ordered the "Surf and Turf", which is seared day boat scallops with glazed beef short ribs. The scallops were the best I've ever had; full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The beef was perfectly seasoned and tender enough to cut with a fork. My wife got the Bouillabaisse, which was very enjoyable. The desserts (Creme Brulee for me, the Vanilla Beignets for her) were excellent as well. Decor is clean but nothing special, white walls with white trim. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, but we did find ourselves with empty water glasses once or twice during the meal. All in all, whatever minor shortcomings the decor or service may have had are nowhere near enough to stop my mouth from watering when I think about those beautifully seared scallops. Our (albeit pricey) visit was certainly worth four stars, and I look forward to returning. read more

First off, I am not a foodie or too cro-magnon like to appreciate a 10 course meal or too prissy to enjoy a street vendor, I like tasty food plain and simple - so take my review with a grain of salt. I had heard great things about Blackfish so I took my wife, picked up some nice wine, and expected a great meal and evening. One of the problems with this place I noticed immediately is it is PACKED! They squeeze way too many tables in there and I can appreciate atmosphere, but it was a little too intimate. Plus our table was in the middle of the foot traffic so servers and other diners were constantly walking next to and around our table. It seems like they are trying to cash in on every square foot possible, but for the price of the dinner it should decide if it wants to be fine dinning or a neighborhood restaurant - it can't be both. The food? Well - for starters I had the Hamachi. Decent, but bland and the sauce was oily and there was too much of it and it destroyed the delicate nature of Yellowtail. Kind of a small serving but hey it was the first course. My wife had a squash soup which again not great - it was runny and bland, not very rich and really not that exciting. I would have expected this kind of soup at Panera to be honest. For the second course - I had the Lobster. It was severely undercooked. Trust me. I grew up in Maine and I know what good lobster is and how not to overcook it, but this was almost raw. The tail is one of the toughest parts of the lobster to cook properly, but this was very rubbery and not very appealing. Again, the sauce was... not good and did not add to the dish and the size of the tail was about jumbo prawn. My wife had the fois gras, which was a homerun. Very tasty and without a doubt the best dish of the evening. I would eat that again. Third course - I had the duck. I love duck. I would eat Donald if I could. But this was not a good duck. Somehow the breast was medium rare in the inner part, but extremely dry on the outside. The only thing I could think of that it sat for too long and the juices bled out, which explains why that the third course took forever to arrive. The sauce was great, my only complaint was not having enough of it to mask the dryness of the duck. My wife had the sea bass which as blackened properly and good enough, but again - not very creative nor out of the ordinary. We each had a desert, which was ok - nothing to remember. I am not sure if they made them on site since the chocolate had a bit of sitting in a display case too long taste. We got the bill and as expected, spending $200 including tip - both of us felt extremely disappointed leaving the restaurant. I would say considering the amount of money, that was one of the worst meals I have had. Who knows? Blackfish is doing something right to gain all of the hype, but for the money I can think of many other places to go and at least get better atmosphere and good (not out of this world) food. If they could do more stuff like the fois gras - I would be back, but until then - adieu! read more

It only seems fitting that on Yelps IPO that I review an outstanding restaurant. We had a wonderful afternoon at the Philadelphia orchestra, and that was fantastic...but our meal at Blackfish was even better. From bread to dessert, every selection was superb I can't remember the last time I ordered chicken for an entree at a fine restaurant, but I have to report the poulard was phenomenal...I may have to go back just for that. Can't say enough about it...service was class act as well. We will return. Great job Blackfish read more

This was the best food I've had in/near Philly. The Salad Lyonnaise (frisée salad with poached egg and bacon lardon) astounded with its perfect fresh vinaigrette balanced against the fattier bacon and egg. But the "Steak and Eggs" shined most brightly with the finest glazed beef short ribs that melted like Wagyu beef steak butter in your mouth, nestled in a creamy grits concoction, all perfectly seasoned, and again adorned with a perfect maple-scented fried egg. Best restaurant coffee ever. Great spongy focaccia bread and rich butter. I must mention the terrific desserts, in particular the coffee creme brulee (beautiful top crunch and balanced creamy coffee flavor) and the raspberry lighter-than-air beignets both moist and flavorful without excessive sweetness. Wow. read more

A wonderful gem out in Conshohocken. The atmosphere is intimate and warm, and the service impeccable. - Foie gras soup - It's light, airy, and has that wonderful foie gras flavor permeating the soup. It was nice and light while it still packed in a lot of flavor. - Spanish octopus - No chewy, rubbery octopus here. The octopus is tender, soft, and well seasoned. Quite delicious actually. - Darode royale - The crispy skin on the fish was perfect, and I wanted to lap up the caraway sauce off the plate. Perfectly herby and delicious. - Erdenheim farm lamb - The lamb was so tender, it was almost like eating a succulent ham. There was absolutely no gamey flavor to the lamb, and the peppery seasoning went very well with the meat. All in all a very positive dining experience. I love the cookbooks on the shelves and the homey feel as well. read more

I had a reservation at 5:30 and made the mistake of arriving 10 minutes early. The rather tough head of the house was seated at a table doing paper work and said with some umbrage that "were not open until 5:30!" You'd think I was and hour early. I asked her if she wanted me to leave or if I could at least sit down and she was able to grant me that grace. I ordered the raw oysters and the chicken. The oyster concept was one of the best I've experienced recently; Meyer lemon foam with a fine dice of pickled fennel and sweet little pink peppercorns (that we know aren't pepper at all; they're dried rosebuds.) Fabulous taste until I got to the fourth oyster which was spoiled. Nothing like that taste of a mouthful of bacteria. Thank heavens for napkins. When I complained, they removed the offensive-smelling napkin and brought me another oyster. The chicken was unimpressive; served as a roulade, the texture was springy rather than meaty, like something sous-vide gone wrong. The skin was like chicken-y plastic, limp, not crisp and had to be scraped to the side. The accompaniments were negligible. The dish was not worth the $34 price tag. I patently refused to order dessert. For a restaurant named Blackfish, I thought I'd see 4-5 seafood dishes. I was wrong. read more

For a BYOB place in nice town outside of Philly this place was a very pleasant surprise. We were in town one night for a party and decided to stop in for a late light dinner. The restaurant is small, narrow, white and well lit. It is very cozy with couples and families eating. There is lots of wait staff who are helpful and friendly. The execution in the kitchen and the plating was excellent, consistently well prepared and plated. We ate : - bread, olive oil - the bread smelled amazing and the olive oil as good quality. - frisee and arugula salad, english cucumber, cherry belle radish, jicama - awesome and fresh, very interesting mix of flavors and textures. - hudson valley foie gras terrine, gingerbread, raisin, granny smith - super good, the best I have had in a long while - it was nice and earthy - dorade royale, michigan chestnuts, caraway, napa cabbage, bacon - a whole new fish for us, but excellent and perfectly cooked and the side was an excellent balance with the fish. - vanilla crème brulee - excellent, again some of the best i have had with a light vailla flavor and nice crunchy crust. - espresso, excellent. The whole bill was roughly 120 with tip for an excellent meal in a very relaxed but good looking environment. We honestly might just have to spend another night in Conshohocken, just for another dinner. read more

Just drove out here from the city to pick up a take out meal for 4 people. We get there and they said they didn't have our name down for an order. Winds up the hostess gave the order to the manager who "forgot" to put it in. Very unprofessional. So now we are out dinner (they didn't have any left to sell us) and a wasted trip from the city. Wish I didn't have a gift card from this place because I won't be back. We bought this gift card at the beginning of the pandemic to support the restaurant. What a waste -- wish we had never done that. read more

We had a lovely dinner at Blackfish. My husband got the strip steak and it was just perfect. The desserts were delicious. We also had the Venison Terrain, which was interesting but definitely tasty. And the Foie Gras Terrain was unlike anything I've seen before, and was not something I particularly enjoyed, but my husband was raving about it. The service was very thorough, and we would definitely go back again! read more

My first time - after hearing great things about this place. We weren't disappointed by the food or service. We were a group of eight for a business dinner. My main "complaint" was they jammed eight of us into what seemed like a table for 6 - we were a bit cramped. The evenings tasting menu was based on scallops - this was chosen by everyone (the entire table had to select the tasting menu to get it). Each of the courses was excellent and creative. The sushi appetizer - yum. Then soup - yummier. Then a really tasty penne, sausage and scallop small size entry - I think this was the favorite. Dessert was also good. This is BYO so you can bring good wine. The chef will also try to pair your wine with menu items. Service was attentive and we weren't rushed at all. This was mid-week - so we didn't feel that they had to get us out for another seating. Noise level wasn't bad. We will return. read more