I live near Calgary and am out here for business numerous times in a year. I've been eating here since a friend suggested the place five years ago. Plain and simply I've never had a bad meal and most often am impressed by the food and service. I travel about 35 weeks a year and eat in restaurants all the time. I'll put the value for money of this place up against a ton of places throughout North America. read more

The location was newly renovated- it's either you love it or hate it. They seem to have table cloth but they lost the old wealth casual setting to some princess version of table cloth and soft chairs - where you can see the prior patrons hair(maybe get a fabric roller guys). The menu is as usual on the high end, the specials are available they have a $55 prime rib the fish option available. I guess it's a special in this economy, but I do miss the $38 Sunday prime rib special. So this location was a former gem now it's just on the high end- service is slow too. I may revisit with clients but it's not a place I want to visit with family- it's just a bit high end slow service. We were celebrating two bdays, they didn't have the cheesecake anymore it's one of those from frozen lava cake with ice cream, whip cream and a sparkler- but thanks guys. There seems to be some lunch deals with taco to attract the lunch walk ins- but that's also a low traffic time. I guess they're trying to be creative with their marketing. read more

GREAT atmosphere, AWESOME wine selection, and the food was just OK. The complimentary House bread was disappointingly basic in texture and flavour. For appetizers, the Baked Pecan Crusted Brie was also lacking, it sounded nice on the menu but came out very plain and was only a few tiny pieces of Brie (I thought it was come out as a small wheel). For the main, the Duck breast was not bad, tougher meat, medium rare, nice char, plentiful and beet sauce added a nice sweetness. read more

Food was waaaayyy too overpriced for the portion size and flavor. I ordered the featured lobster Mac and cheese and it was so bad. Literally tasted like kraft dinner with breadcrumbs and less than a quarter of a lobster tail. Could have made 10 times the size at home for half the prize. Not worth the $41. Also got the chocolate tiramisu which was $11 as pictured, it was tasty but then again it wasn't a tiramisu. It was more of a chocolate mousse covered in chocolate. Overall, the waiters were nice but the service was super slow. There was constant wait between meals of more than 45 mins, and we had to get up multiple times to ask to be served our drinks and water refills. Too expensive, small portions and bland food, and slow service. read more

Blackshop Restaurant - Chocolate tiramisu - Modern European Near Me - Cambridge, Ontario

Well prepared. The service is consistently good and the price point is reasonable for a better quality experience

Booking was easy through open table. Ambiance is nice matching to larger box operators (ex. Keg). Staff friendly and they take time to get to know customer. They are great at feedback and making things right on the spot with professional service. Sampled lobster bisque - temp good, portion ok. Wish there was more lobster but for price it's fair. Cesar salad - the dressing is on point with balance of cream and freshness (the lemon helps)! Wish size was larger. Main Mushroom pasta - added scallops. Cook perfect - temp prefect. Pasta boil perfect not too little ( al dente $ or too much (soggy). The mushroom sauce with the butter really drove great texture and taste against the scallop. Highly recommend. Roast beef was ok but we asked for well done so it was our fault. Staff came quickly to save situation with another pasta. It was fire Desert was a top finish w creme brûlée. Good top thickness and the creme was vanilla explosion. Well done. M Will go back. read more

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Not their best this evening. Went out for a Sunday dinner and was quite disappointed with the meal and seating. The restaurant wasn't busy and they had many tables available yet they chose to seat us at a table halfway into an isle at the main entrance. Every time someone came in my wife had to shuffle her seat to let patrons in....quite aggravating and a mood spoiler. I've eaten here a number of times and always had an enjoyable meal. However, the food was quite poor this evening. I had the paella which was very bland and the rice was like a sweet paste with no Spanish flavors at all. Upon return of the hostess I sent the dish back to the kitchen. I was asked if I wanted to order another dish but as it took almost an hour for our meals to arrive I opted for a latte instead. My wife's entree was just so so as well, with the rice being very sweet with too much limoncello. Although my meal was taken off the bill, it was not a good end to the evening. Ended up making poached eggs on toast when I got home. read more

Blackshop Restaurant - Sticky gooey rice with no flavor! - Modern European Near Me - Cambridge, Ontario

Went her for the first time with my fiance for my birthday. I had the scallops appetizer, and they were cooked to perfection! My fiance had the ceaser salad which he said was absolutnely delicious. For our mains I had the lamb chops which were a beautiful medium rare and he had the sirloin which in my opinion was more medium but he said it was great. We both especially loved the fingerling potatoes. The cheesecake for dessert was fantastic and fresh, and with my Lucano latte, it was the perfect ending. We did have cocktails, I had the red dahlia which was dangerously delicious! Our waitress was amazing and attentive (and patient with my slightly tipsy fiance lol) would definitely go there again and was so happy with such a good first impression. They even made my fiance his favorite cocktail (emerald city), which most places we go never know how to make but they did a fantastic job. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Absolutely love Blackshop! Their dining is superb & their customer service is even better! When you have the money to indulge I would highly recommend! read more

We tried: Bacon and Scallops and Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon from their regular menu; and Pan Seared Munro Farms Rainbow Trout from their fresh fish and seafood festival menu (available until April 30). Bacon and Scallops: This was an amazing dish: fat, jumbo scallops and thick, juicy bacon bits. Scallops were buttery, salty and soft as expected. Not sure if there was any mushroom in the dish, as advertised on the menu but there were Parmesan cheese bits. Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon: An excellent dish! I really liked their "tobiko caviar and limoncello beurre blanc." It was an interesting mix of tobiko in a lemony, buttery liquid that you can dip your salmon in. The spinach, jasmine rice and avocado were cooked well and super tasty as well. I didn't find the salmon a top quality but dipping it into the liquid made it taste better. I wouldn't drink it up, though, because there was probably lots of butter in it, which is not good for your heart. Pan Seared Munro Farms Rainbow Trout: I liked the taste of rainbow trout more than the salmon, comparing a fish to a fish, but overall I liked the salmon dish more. I got to sample the trout dish, and it was very tasty, as well. The service is friendly and quite attentive. This is definitely a nice date night spot and a restaurant to visit for celebrating special occasions. They seem to have private rooms, too for holding events. I don't think you need to dress up but you could if you wanted to. read more

Blackshop Restaurant - Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon - yummy good - Modern European Near Me - Cambridge, Ontario

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Solid 4 stars well deserved. Service was excellent ,we had the Valentine's day menu Fried Gouda as appetizer it was absolutely fantastic, grilled beef tenderloin cooked to perfection, my beautiful date had the pork tenderloin very good and well cooked as well. Very good experience overall , we will be back for sure read more

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Came here on Victoria Day and surprisingly they were open. We got a table for ten and despite the number of people, our waitress was excellent in keeping up with us. I wasn't starving so I ordered the soup of the day which happened to be broccoli cheddar and I kid you not, it tasted like someone grabbed a handful of salt and blended broccoli and cheese in a magic bullet and served it fresh. Mm-mm, delicious! Not. I can't even tell you how many slices of bread I had to eat to remedy the sea of salt partying up in my mouth. Thank god for bread because that's what filled me up. My parents got the steak and frites and pan seared Atlantic salmon which according to them was very good and this is coming from my father who's a steak fanatic and can taste a failure before he even takes a bite. Service was what won me over but would I order their soup again? Probably not. read more

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My wife and I tried this restaurant late afternoon or early dinner on our travel back from a Toronto shopping trip . I have seen this place many times so today was the perfect day to check it out . No let down . It's a side entry next to a local motel but plenty of easy free parking , the entry is tight but on a positive there is a great out door patio and a semi private outdoor lounge area as you proceed into the front or main door We are in the bar area in a table for 2 , I had a Waterloo dark draft beer The cut Thai chicken bowl on basmati rice with some cashews was very good , and served hot , there was a bread bowl and butter also , my wife has a plate of snitzelle and crispy bright asparagus , the place was clean modern and beautifully calm and quiet . We had been thinking about Thursday nite Wing night at a Roadhouse . Starts with a K but that's like a screaming playland of parents without of control kids So we struck it Right and enjoyed this place for good food and Ambiance read more

I stumbled onto this establishment on my first night of a three day business trip in the area. I was intrigued by the menu and found the ambience and the overall vibe to be terrific. So much so that I came back every night of my trip for dinner. Every thing I ate over three evenings was spectacularly prepared and delicious, not one single issue with food or beverage. I found the staff to be helpful and entertaining and one of the managers Björn even ordered my meal for me one night when I told him "you pick". Over the three evenings I dined on schnitzel, Sea Breem (Björn's pick) a wonderful Thai halibut, sardines, Caesar salad, steak tartare and Ahi Tuna. And I was disappointed in absolutely nothing. This place has now become my "go to" restaurant whenever I'm back in this area. Thank you to the staff and managers for a wonderful three days. read more

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Good selection of food and drinks, sweet patio and knowledgable staff. I've never been completely blown away by a meal here but I've never been disappointed either, it's a reliable restaurant. Salmon (I subbed the rice for more veg) disappointed with how little veg came, but it was everything was cooked to perfection. The guacamole on top tasted store bought and did not go with the flavours, but it was easily pushed aside. Gnocchi topped with Stilton blue cheese, spinach and tender beef. Special order modification; pan fried. Caesar salad was good, fully loaded. Creme brûlée was Devine! Raspberry, lemon and chocolate trio were all delicious. Great coffee too! read more

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Had dinner here last night. Was definitely not a great experience. For the price of the food we were not happy. We ordered the scallops for appetizer which came out very undercooked ... the response we got was "this is how we cook them here"...?????? Umm Sorry but I don't eat raw scallops! One of us ordered the duck which was over priced for the tiny bit of meat and zucchini that came on the plate... do yourself a favor and don't order the duck. I ordered the tenderloin which was tasty it tough... our bill was close to 150$... absolutely outrageous for the quality and portion of food we received. Not impressed read more

My husband and I recently took our son and his girlfriend to Blackshop for his birthday. We had not heard of the restaurant before. The service was excellent and so was the atmosphere. We all ordered different entrees and were so pleased with our choices. We would definitely recommend this restaurant for a really nice meal and plan on returning soon. read more

Love the atmosphere here and the gluten free bread. The menu and selection is always en pointe for an amazing date night or lovely night out with the kids. read more

Food is always delicious. When new guests ask what I would recommend, I simply say to pick anything off the menu. They do and they are always happy with their choice! read more

Decent food at an above average price. Nice for client meetings, work events or a special occasion. Music selection is interesting! read more

Blackshop Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Cambridge, Ontario

The mushroom pasta was ok, but definitely not worth the price. The wine and chocolate cake were fabulous!

Amazing restaurant!!! Everything was on point. The ambiance and deco is absolutely amazing. Gorgeous skyline, private spaces, beautiful furniture and space. Food was amazing too. Very high quality, very nice flavours. Highly recommended read more

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Typical fancy food. overpriced and nothing special.

This visit to Blackshop was redeeming for us... our last visit was absolutely awful...! But this time it was fantastic!! The food was amazing and the service was great! I'm very happy that this experience rekindled my like for this place :) I had the ceased salad to start with the tenderloin and sweet potato fries... I ate every little bit of it. My mom had the ceaser salad and the scallops ... she also enjoyed her meal but wished the scallops were not so expensive!! 20$ for 4 little scallops... Overall we were happy and will be returning again read more

If you're a fan of schnitzel, this is the best in Cambridge. It's huge, and with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a side of mashed potatoes, it's to-die-for. Every other time I order schnitzel at another restaurant, I'm disappointed because it simply doesn't compare to the Blackshop's! read more

I have eaten a total of 3 times now. The first time was for an office holiday dinner last year and the most recent visit was about a month ago.I had steak during both visits and they were the some of the best steaks I've ever had, cooked exactly as requested. The décor is trendy and high end, however, the prices are quite affordable and the food quality and portions are great. read more

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In giving this an average review. The appetizer platter was good, the Caesar was excellent. The steak was over cooked and decent at best. The espresso was good. Overall this place is good but not worth the money. read more

A solid 3 for me. Had lunch here with the gf and her mom. Had steak, gf had salmon eggs benedict and her mom had a salad. Don't order the calamari appetizer the portion was so tiny. Good value for money on the other stuff we ordered but the calamari cost them one star less. Service is ok read more

Traveling through and stumbled on this fine dining restaurant. Excellent staff from entry to food service. Positive and good energy with a smile. The salmon dish was perfectly cooked and delicious. I would revisit next time I'm in town. Go. read more

As a preface to this review, I traveled for work to Cambridge from April through November. The restaurants I am reviewing from this area I have been to numerous times, so my review is off of a compilation of trips and not just one experience. Blackshop is my top restaurant of Cambridge. The atmosphere and decor is fantastic; I particularly like going with a group and requesting a side room. They always have new specials if you want to try something unique. Pros: - Great atmosphere and decorations - Delicious, unique food -- Gnocchi is my favorite! -- BEST cheesecake I have ever had -- Calamari is good - Bread is served - Vast wine selection in bottles (more limited for a glass, but you can also get 1/2 litre) Cons: - None, just know the price point that you will be looking at (comparable prices to the Keg, but I think the food is better) read more

I have only been here one time after hearing amazing things, those who referred me did not lie. My whole experience here was amazing. My fiance and I went here for our anniversary, the night he proposed, and everything was perfect without them even knowing the occasion. The waiter was super informative and helpful when it came to my specific needs (gluten intolerance) and was very friendly. The food was delicious! Beautiful restaurant with great service and tasty food. Couldn't have asked for anything more! Would love to go back soon and try more menu options! read more

Yet another business lunch... and this place did not disappoint. The atmosphere I would describe as smart elegant and the food was delicious. I ordered the PEI Mussels and they were very different since they had a mustard base, however they were one of the best I've tried. The creme brulee trio was also very nice. Solid place to take clients or to enjoy a high end meal. I would recommend. Happy Eats xoxo, ja read more

First of all this one my Top 10 favourite designed restaurants in Ontario. Just stunning!!! They have everything from small intimate date night tables to larger ones to private rooms to the patio. Thankfully the service and food are on the same level as the design. I can't count how many times I've eaten there but I always go back because I'm never disappointed. The menu changes with the season and the wine list is tasty with a good mix of local wines. Wish we had some more local wine options by the glass but I think that'll come soon. I'm drooling now just thinking about Blackshop!! read more

I've only been here once, but both my husband and really enjoyed it. The prices were on the higher side, but you are getting higher quality food and you know this is a nice establishment walking in. The food tasted amazing and we were both really happy. The only thing I thought was a bit off was my soup. It tasted like the vegetables in the soup were the frozen ones you get in a bag and were soft and mushy. On the flip side the desert was out of this world! We haven't been back yet, but have recommended this place to a few friends. read more

Been here three times already, excellent food and excellent service. Greatly enjoy being there during the warmer weather in order to sit out on the patio! My last visit was while they had their southern style menu options available. The blackened catfish was some of the best prepared fish I have ever tasted. Although a great fan of everything else, I wish the sink to the restrooms weren't for both male and females to use. read more

Been coming here for years. Consistently have great food and service. They have been in Cambridge forever and are a great choice. If you are looking for a premium experience with a friendly staff this is your spot. read more

Exceptional cuisine! Went for a Thanksgiving dinner with my parents and husband - all of us were delighted with our meals, and the wait staff were very accomodating of special requests and food allergies/preferences. Vegetarians will find a variety of delicious options, as will those with gluten intolerance. Their offerings are truly the work of a chef; this is cuisine, not home-style cooking, with interesting and adventurous flavour combinations. Children would best be left at home, as neither the menu nor the darker European atmosphere is very appropriate to their habits. A wonderful place for a celebratory meal, though cost prohibitive for my pocket to frequent. read more

What an amazing meal; appetizers were fabulous, Gnochi and the Pork Chop absolutely off the charts. Fried Gouda cheese and the escargot leave you with nothing more to wish for and the app platter has just enough of a variety to get you primed for the main course. Fantastic service / food and value. read more

Blackshop Restaurant - I had the Pork Chop and it's to DIE for, juicy and the maple and wine reduction add a fantastic flavor - Modern European Near Me - Cambridge, Ontario

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Ate dinner here with a couple colleagues a few days ago. The restaurant itself is very nice and our waiter was great. The menu was varied including such a variety that it's hard to explain what type of cuisine they are going for. I had the Blackshop Schnitzel which are fried pork cutlets with ham and provolone on top. The presentation of all the meals are fantastic. The ham and cheese flavor overpowered the pork in my dish which was OK because the pork itself didn't have a very interesting flavor. One of my colleagues had the lamb chops and he commented how tender and delicious they were. The other had the Walleye which was an evening special and he enjoyed his very much also. In keeping with the trend today they also had a suitable premium beer selection. read more

Definitely a 1 and done. SAVE YOURSELF on the over priced food. The service and desert was the best part about the night. If you're looking for good food, Drive a minute down the road to the keg. Fine dining here is not something to be expected. read more