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    4.2 (503 reviews)
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    Duck Fat Fries
    Vy T.

    Had always been curious about this place and really wanted to love it because it's so pretty from the outside. Loved the artwork and decor of the inside of the restaurant. Overall, the food was fine but very salty and heavy. The portions are large. Peach lemonade is sweet. Though the cheese used on the French onion soup was melty and hot, it tasted off - similar to a mozzarella cheese rather than a Gruyère. Meal was too expensive for what you get. Service is friendly but not the above and beyond for what you'd expect at the price range (e.g. brushing crumbs mid meal). We ordered appetizers and entrees, but they delivered everything at once. Would have appreciated more staggered delivery (appetizers first, and then entrees after we finish). We were celebrating a wedding anniversary and there was verbal acknowledgment of "congratulations" whereas other restaurants may have comped a dessert.

    Very small and expensive piece of salmon.
    Monica D G.

    This was my third visit here, and I have never although given less than four stars, today I have to go with three, mainly because of the food service. My daughter and I came for dinner (our second visit together). I ordered the Original Greek Salad and added salmon for an additional $14 (I'll get to that in a moment). My daughter ordered the French onion soup and the Chesapeake. Unfortunately, by 7:30 p.m. on a Sunday, they were out of all appetizers except the wings ‍. We sat at the bar at 7:27 p.m. and placed our full order with Zack, who was great. However, we didn't receive our meals until 8:40 p.m., and that was only after I asked about it. I was starving and honestly confused about how a salad with salmon and a seafood pasta dish could take that long. There were no apologies offered, which was disappointing. As for the food itself, my daughter enjoyed her meal, and I did enjoy mine as well. The salmon was seasoned nicely and cooked to my requested medium temperature. However, the portion size for a $14 add on was, quite frankly, insulting. It was extremely small and not proportionate to the cost. Overall, this visit felt subpar and not up to the standard I've come to expect from Blackwall Barn & Lodge Columbia. The restaurant also didn't appear as clean as I've seen it in the past. I'm not sure if it was because it was later in the evening, but this experience was a bit of a letdown. I'm hoping this was just an off night.

    Private dining room- being set up for a birthday celebration
    La-Kia K.

    We came here for date night. This was our first visit to this location. We have dined at the Gambrills location years ago and thought this spot would be just as nice as the other location. I tried to book a reservation, which is probably suggested and could not and took a chance that we will be seated. Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted and asked if we had a reservation, but we advised them we did not have a reservation but would like a table for two. We were advised to wait for the hostess and as soon as she returned, we were able to be seated. This location is not as big as the Gambrills location, but plenty of space to host a big party, which we noticed that was being set up for a 25th birthday party. We were advised that our server would be with us shortly and given menus. When our server arrived, she immediately walked us through the menu and specials. She gave us a moment to look over the menu while she got us water. Upon her return, we placed our order. Hubby had the Chesapeake pasta, and I had the Lemon Chicken Linguine. After a few minutes, our food was served. We got to taste each other's food. I really liked hubby choice. However, I was not that thrilled with mine, but I did eat it- it was kind of watery, I thought the sauce would be creamy like hubby's dish. After dinner,we ordered dessert, hubby had the cinnamon bread pudding, where I had the berry cobbler. Both were good in my eyes. Now, this is where I was a little taken aback once the check came. There is a extra charge of you pay using your card vs paying with cash. The unchanged left a sour taste in my mouth. But what can you do ‍. Overall, the dining experience was fair.

    Espresso martini and sparkling water
    Jacqueline A.

    I came here for a belated bday lunch with a gf. This was my first visit and a pleasant experience. Our server, Crystal (fire red hair) gave us excellent service. This is a relaxed, yet refined environment - pretty quiet. We had espresso martinis and sparkling lemon water to start. My gf's Caesar salad was a great size and we both enjoyed the Brussels (hers had bacon, mine did not). I recommend you try the Grilled branzino, Braised Short Ribs and the French onion soup. Make sure to pay attention to their brunch availability! Brunch was the initial reason we were coming here, but it was a Saturday. I'm glad we stayed. How cute is my birthday dessert? Try them out.

    Olivia S.

    Service was ok. The happy hour menu is only available at the bar, and a good deal if you can grab a seat - $8 pizzas. The table ordered crab dip that was lit on fire - it came with pita ($24). The margarita burrata pizza was disappointing but fine. The chicken sandwiches and fries were decent. It was a modern farmhouse aesthetic. There is some outdoor seating overlooking the astroturf courtyard.

    Vi L.

    Came here with my family on a weekday afternoon. We wanted to take advantage of Blackwall's happy hour deals with half price pizza, so we got a caprese, shrimp scampi (odd to have shrimp on pizza, prob never again), and short rib (like French onion soup w/a ton of meat) pizzas. The caprese and shrimp pizzas had globs of cheese... so heavy. The short rib was not bad, but all of them were oily. The pizza was better after taking it home and air frying it, and removing some of the cheese. But I wouldn't get any of them for takeout. I also got a strawberry hibiscus mocktail - a little on the sweet side, was $8, ok but not mind blowing to be paying $8 for a drink like this. The decor was quite nice and I could see it as a good space for gatherings, but the floor was super slippery - very odd. Was a scary walk to the bathroom because of the slipperiness. Overall, like 3/5 stars. Servers and ambiance weren't bad. Just was not great food or drink. Or walking around. Didn't make me want to come back.

    Clara K.

    This restaurant is located in the Merriweather center among with several other restaurants. The interior is great. Gives you a cozy warm feeling. Staff were always very friendly and helpful. I would say food is average, nothing exceptional about it. Their own wine collection was just ok. I would go with other wines in different regions.

    Chesapeake Pasta $36 as of September 2025
    Lisa L.

    This was our first visit to celebrate an anniversary on a Sunday evening, which was not crowded. The restaurant is large and decorated like a lodge, which is similar to Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge in Rockville. It is a farm direct restaurant so food served is fresh. Our server was Kayla who was very helpful. She told us the best dishes to try on the menu. Due to food allergies, she checked with the kitchen staff on substitutions and if additional fees would be charged. We ordered the braised beef short ribs and Chesapeake pasta. The entrees were large. I enjoyed the beef short ribs which was flavorful and came with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. However, my spouse had the Chesapeake house made pasta that came with 4 shrimps and crabmeat. There was very little crabmeat on it for $36 so not worth getting. We were seated in a small dining room away from the main dining room. It was difficult to get WiFi service on our phones. Country vocal music played throughout the meal. But it would have been better if contemporary music was played as well. Overall, a nice dining experience for special occasions.

    Berry Cobbler
    Karen D.

    Blackwall Barn and Lodge was such a treat! Came here with one of my friends for her birthday and she loved it. I love the look of this restaurant. It has an elevated rustic look to it and ample seating. I saved up an appetite for this place because I had it in my bookmarks for a while. So we were bought some table biscuits, which were served with chive butter. The biscuits were soft and were served warm. I couldn't tell if it was jalapeño pieces baked into them but they were delicious with the chive butter. I ordered the Chesapeake pasta and my friend ordered the snake bite pasta. The Chesapeake pasta was a nice serving of lump crab, shrimp, asparagus, heirloom, tomatoes, and a lobster cream sauce. It was so flavorful and had a slight smoky flavor to it that made me enjoy the dish even more. Because it was a large serving I was able to take half of it home. I ordered the berry cobbler for dessert. Just seemed like more of a cake that wasn't cooked enough topped off with warm fruits and whipped cream. I didn't enjoy it as much as I would have wanted to, but the ambience, the service, and the main dish made up for that. My friend enjoyed her food and her chocolate cake. It was a very rich. I enjoyed my experience at Blackwall barn and Lodge and I look forward to coming back

    Bar area
    Abby S.

    Located right on the plaza, we stepped into the Blackwall barn & lodge on a Sunday evening. The interior is relaxed with lodge-like vibes. They have ample amount of bar seats as well as interior dining tables and seating out on their patio. The plating and prices are on the fancy side, but I liked the laid back feel of the restaurant. I've tried many of their cocktails and you can't go wrong with any of them! They are also presented beautifully. The bartenders are always super attentive and our food was brought out quick. We were given cheese biscuits at the beginning of the meal and they were so delicious I'm still thinking about them to this day! Their menu is filled with rustic eats, I found the red brick chicken to be absolutely delicious. It was a very generous serving of chicken on top of creamy mashed potatoes and squash. The whole meal was seasoned quite well (I'm someone who douses everything in salt). My partners crab cake sandwich was standard, he likes it with lots of plain old lump crab, and this one had a bit too much filler for his liking. The fries however got demolished. Excited to try more items on the menu! Our experience here was fantastic!

    Tasnim R.

    CHAYLA WAS AMAZING!!! I came here for my birthday dinner and she made the experience so memorable. She was very informed on the menu and had awesome recommendations. It was my first time here and I will definitely be back. She was also extremely attentive and accommodating. In an age where good service seems to be a foreign concept, she certainly delivered on all levels!!!!

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