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Blackstones Bar & Grill

3.4 (63 reviews)
ModeratePizza, American, Pubs
Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Good shrimp!
Cat M.

Casual restaurant with an influence of Italian dishes. Nice large menu. Drink-wise, this place isn't great - not too many choices. We started with a shrimp cocktail app that was a special. It was good but still had some frozen ice on them. My husband got the Osso Buco - he liked it but didn't love it. Meat was tender and potatoes were good. The veggies were nothing great. I got fried calamari for dinner - yuck - it was those really large rings that look like Cuttlefish - didn't care for it. I saw a lot of Italian dishes going out - I think those are the dishes to get. Saw a lot of people getting sandwiches which looked pretty good but the fries are the ones with the coating sprayed on. Doubt I would rush back here......

Large cheese pizza with sausage, peppers, onions and garlic
Sue P.

Absolutely LOVE this place!!! I wish I could afford to eat here more than once a week, but we go as much as we can afford. Amazing portions for your $. We always have plenty to take home for leftovers. Favorites are the homemade garlic bread, house salad with homemade dressing,shrimp scampi, lasagna, baked ziti, pizza with sausage, peppers, onions and garlic. Drinks are priced fairly and are affordable. It is a nice cozy feeling dining either at the bar or at a table. Patty the bartender is not only a great bartender but also an amazing server and is usually by herself taking care of the entire place. Servers at other establishments could learn a few lessons from her! Peter the owner and chef is a great cook and always comes out of the kitchen to say hello to the guests. Definitely check this place out, you won't be disappointed!!

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Peter awesome chef !!! Great staff large portions you will be boxing for home you won't be disappointed decent menu options !!!!!!

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Nice little gem, great food, timely service, reasonably priced. Interesting mixed crowd mid day lunch

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Peter is the "can do" dude. He seems to do it all, very well. Friendly, cozy atmosphere, great menu and caterer. Never disappointed

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Awesome place to hang out with friends and family. Great food and service with very reasonable prices.

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I love their burgers and service. I was not thrilled about their Italian food. I really like the Blackstones Bar and Grill.

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Not interested in a place that "cooks" your food in one of the three microwaves. Dishes are swimming in sauce.

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