You gotta spend some money here. Pricey, however, the food is phenomenal. Everything was delicious. The dim lighting the ambience of the restaurant was incredible. The next time I go, I definitely want to sit by one of the fireplaces. They do have a prime rib night. read more

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I think Blackwell barn is actually getting better. Had a great time with friends here today. Services was fantastic. Paige the bartender, super friendly and attentive. The pizzas are great. And for the first time ever the team leader Alyssa came over to check on things. It's nice to see management around and interacting with was going on in the restaurant. Both girls made me feel welcome and good spending money where they act Looking forward to next time. read more

Have been to Blackwall several times. There have been some issues, but nothing to keep us from coming back. Recently we decided to have dinner there. Try to make a reservation by phone, I think you could get a visit with the Pope easier. My husband had to go to the restaurant to make a reservation. Asked for a booth. When we arrived, there was an empty booth, but we were told none were available. Offered us another area but we declined, asking why couldn't we have the empty booth. The answer was no server. Well after a heated discussion with the hostess, we did get seated in the " empty" booth. We had a fantastic waiter( Frank) who took care of us. Why was there no waiter, & then one is produced ? Unfortunately, with a bad taste in our mouth with that experience , we don't know if we will return. read more

Jess and I recently spent a date night at Blackwall Barn & Lodge, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the bar atmosphere struck a great balance between upscale and welcoming. The main dining room was beautifully designed and definitely delivered on the lodge-inspired aesthetic. While some of the décor leans a little heavily into the lodge theme, the overall ambiance is warm, elegant, and perfect for a special night out. The food was outstanding--perfectly prepared, full of flavor, and well worth the visit. Every part of the meal felt thoughtfully executed, and the service complemented the experience nicely. The only downside is the price. This is definitely a place that can make your wallet feel a little lighter. That said, the quality of the food, drinks, and atmosphere made it feel worthwhile. Overall, Blackwall Barn & Lodge delivered a memorable date-night experience, and despite the higher price point, Jess and I are already planning our next visit. read more

Gabby was amazing! So knowledgeable about the menu. Great experience! She had great suggestions for our table and what she thought we would like! read more

Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Loved the ambiance, but some of the prices just didn't add up. $9 for fries and you barely get a scoop. The Old Bay wings were good though. Service was the real letdown. Our server was pretty slow and barely checked on us the whole night. read more

Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Fries and old bay wings - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Kristina was the most amazing server I've had in months. Me and my husband are new to this area and can never get good service. Until now we will definitely be back and hoping to have Kristina as our server again she was above and beyond the standard. We had a large party and she perfected our experience. read more

Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Chesapeake Pasta - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I was here for a dinner with colleagues and we had a great experience. The food, the staff, the atmosphere was all amazing and I can't wait to come back and bring my husband for their prime rib special night! read more

I'm glad I returned after my less-than-ideal initial visits. Paige the bartender is A GEM. Her level of service was above and beyond, what a lovely person! As a local, I value my bartenders. She is worth knowing her schedule/avoiding her days off, iykyk. Alyssa came to check on our table - she was a fantastic example of the excellent service that this restaurant offers. Please come see these women and see what a lovely experience you can have in their care read more

Ms. Jessica was my server. One thing that stood out to me compared to other servers I had at other restaurants was her energy and respectfulness. She was knowledgeable about that the place but her emotions were contagious and since she was excited, I became excited to try all the foods. Excellent server and will be back not only for the food, but her as well. read more

Great service, my friend and I decided to try this place first time beautiful inside but a bit upscale for lunch. We both got chicken pot pie flavors were good, gravy was like broth needed to be thicker and not enough chicken. We will try it again place needs a lunch menu and daily specials. We were seated at the booth with damaged table top, it should be replaced it's tacky for a upscale place read more

I came here with a group of coworkers. Two of us went to the bar a bit earlier and had a drink before dinner - the drinks were good and bartenders provided good service as well. After moving to the table for dinner, everything was delicious. The only drawback was that service was slow and a bit spotty - our server was new and she struggled a bit with getting orders together for dinner, following up for drinks, etc. I would certainly try again for dinner when I'm up in the area for work. read more

This review is for the brunch. It was only 1pm and they were already running out of food and not replenishing yet, they would not allow us to order from the kitchen until 2 pm. The brunch buffet was pretty mediocre. I won't be going back for brunch. I will say that the chocolate peanut butter pie was delicious. However, the waitress took the plate when I was still shoving the last bite in my mouth. Rude! read more

Surprised to see negative reviews, this place is great! It is a little difficult to find. It's behind the "Wonder" food restaurant but navigation takes you to AstraZeneca. The restaurant is simply beautiful, very high ceilings and a "lodge" feel hence the name lodge in the title. The drinks were excellent and the table favorite was the blood orange fusion (pictured). The service was great, food excellent, and ambience was amazing. There was a live fire to warm the restaurant up. The manager gave us a tour of the restaurant and they also have a beautiful banquet hall, perfect for weddings and private events. Overall, excellent experience and will return. The only negatives were the bread was too salty and fries a bit too salty but still overall good. This restaurant just opened - so I'm looking forward to seeing how it evolves! read more

This was my first time eating here and I will definitely be returning! I went with my husband and in-laws for their anniversary dinner. Three of us ordered pasta and one ordered the lamb shank. We all loved our meals! For dessert, we ordered a piece of cake and the staff was kind enough to put a candle in it and write "Happy Anniversary" on the plate. Our server, Brandon, was fantastic! He was kind, gave great recommendations, was attentive through the whole night, and laughed at our corny jokes. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance with dim lighting and a comfortable feel. Highly recommend the Blackwall Barn! read more

The inside of this establishment was impeccable! We were greeting by an amazing host named Paul who seated us as soon as our party arrived. It was about 12 of us and we had a great time. Marquita was our server and she took great care of us. I order the Chesapeake pasta as my entree and it was delicious!!! I love that this is a scratch kitchen and look forward to coming back again! read more

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Best new restaurant in Wilmington DE! Incredible food, upbeat atmosphere, prompt and respectful service. Colleen was one of the very best servers I've ever had the pleasure of dining with. She guided us through the menu, perceptively suggesting choices that matched our individual tastes! And if you like chocolate cake, the "decadent" selection is the best in the world! Every single part of this dining experience was perfection!! read more

The food was totally delicious from the appetizer, entrée through dessert! The service was amazing! Colleen was our server and she was fantastic. She told us the truth about things we asked about on the menu regarding taste or texture and this really helped us choose what we would enjoy the most. And the ambience is wonderful! read more

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Great restaurant for a night out! Ambience was really warm and cozy. The crab dip comes out on fire but the taste is just okay. The pasta however was really good and tastes pretty fresh. Definitely crowded on a weekend which makes seating hard even with a reservation. Overall enjoyable would try again maybe on a week day. read more

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Alyssa was great! Food was delicious. Love the environment. We had homemade pasta, seafood, lamb, and prime rib. Yum! Started with the flaming dip, which was tasty and just the right amount. Will be back! read more

Back in December, my family decided to visit Blackwall to celebrate my birthday in January. We had to wait until reservations opened up on 1/16, and made them for the 24th at 6:30. Two of my kids arrived at 6:15 pm, advised the hostess, and got drinks at the bar. The rest of us arrived at 6:25 pm, let the hostess know, and joined them at the bar, but there were no seats available in the bar area. We had nowhere to stand because they had given up the 2 seats at the bar, thinking we would be seated soon, and it was zero degrees outside, so that wasn't an option. At 7:10, we were told our table was ready, and at 7:15, they crammed the 6 of us into a booth. Three of the party are over 6'2, so this was very tight and uncomfortable. The manager did apologize for the wait and comped 3 appetizers, but that just wasn't enough to make us ever want to visit again. I spent the entire meal jammed into a tiny corner against the wall. We also spent a lot of time with empty drinks and empty water glasses. We shared brussels sprouts, fried lobster, and crab dip. I ordered the scallop and shrimp risotto, which was tasty. RJ said his steak was "good" but gave this place a 1 for the experience. When we were asked if we wanted another round or dessert, the answer was no. I'm bumping to a 2 because at least the wait was recognized, and we did get 3 free appetizers. read more

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I fully admit this review is because the brunch menu was not for me. I say that because, for a $50 price point, I was not able to enjoy all of the elements that make up such a price point. What made this extra difficult is that the brunch buffet was the only menu available during our visit. There is no secondary option for à la carte during the brunch timeslot. With that said, overall, the food was pretty good. Loved the fried chicken and waffles. The vanilla puff pastry was my favorite of all of the pastry desserts. And I appreciated that the shrimp and grits were split so that I could indulge in as many grits as I wanted without shellfish. The overall vibe reminds me of a hunting lodge. It is very big for the space that it is in, so would be great for events. Even through a buffet service, the staff was very attentive. Loved the special on the brunch cocktails. We will definitely be Back to experience the featured menu. read more

Marquita is so friendly and attentive. I have become a regular because of her. The restaurant has also become a favorite. read more

I have been here three times now. So obviously, I like it. It is a nice relaxed atmosphere that works as a lunch/dinner with family or as a happy hour with colleagues. I can't say that I have had anything that was a standout. However, I enjoyed the chicken pot pie and French fries. The burger is also good. The service has been consistently good too. read more

Tonight was our first experience at Blackwell Barn and Lodge! The atmosphere and decor were absolutely gorgeous! From the moment, we stepped in, the hostess was so sweet and we actually got to pick our table! how amazing is that! Our server Mark was incredible! Our meal, his service and all of his recommendations were spot on! I would 10/10 recommend eating here! Amazing experience! read more

Went there last night. First of all, the location is absolutely beautiful - such a positive add to the N. Wilmington area. Comfortable spacious seating in a lodge setting. Our server Nicholas was wonderful. We shared the crab dip appetizer. I had lemon chicken linguine, and my husband had the shrimp scampi. All were absolutely delicious. The only slight drawback is I would comment that the crab dip was a bit too small. We will be back soon! read more

Roxy did a great job. Very nice brunch buffet with good verity and omelette station. read more

My boyfriend and I love this place! Delaware needed this! We had a fantastic server this past time (Pilar) but we've had great service in general every time we've been. The food is phenomenal and the drinks are perfection. Another shout out to Pilar who made sure we got our drinks & food in a timely manner during the dinner rush (not easy to do!!!) Bringing a little bit of high end dining to North Wilmington. Chef's Kiss! read more

Went for lunch food was tasty. We decided to just do Aps and dessert and come back for dinner at another time. The positive: There is plenty of seating and a nice atmosphere, and Frank Brown was our server and was very nice. Although he had only been there for a short period of time, he did very well The negative: I found several shells in my crab dip, and I expressed my concerns to Frank. Trying to eat it with the bread provided with the dip could cause harm to someone or even crack a tooth. The shell pieces were small but hard. I watched our server tell the manager (female), and she didn't care or walk over for a conversation. I WAS NOT looking for a refund or discount only for her to come over and acknowledge my concern because it may happen to someone else. Although I will revisit to try something else, the manager needs more work in the customer service area! read more

We finally tried the "new place in town", Blackwall Barn & Lodge and we were very happy that we did. I use a wheelchair and found everything from parking to the automatic door opener, to the easy to navigate floor plan and enough room to get my legs under the table - all quite good! We decided to go for lunch on a hot Friday afternoon in June and really had a great meal and great service. We had the calamari as an appetizer and if it were a larger portion I would have consumed all of it for my meal it was that good! We ordered the crab cake sandwich that comes with fries and the Lodge burger which also comes with fries. Fabulous! The crab cake was plentiful enough for a sandwich and was tasty and not loaded with fillers - lots of flavorful crab meat. The burger was huge and came with just the right toppings, including Comeback Sauce. It was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The fries were outstanding! We shared some ice cream for dessert, and it was rich and creamy - perfect for a hot day! The vibe was modern lodge - open wooden beams, earthtone decor, and an excellent sound system! You can easily imagine yourself there dining during a winter storm in front of the huge stone fireplace in a cozy booth or at a spacious table enjoying a delicious meal. Our server was polite, attentive, and very efficient. We can't wait to go back and try Blackwall for dinner! read more

Ok...new joint...the table we were seated at wobbled...this is NOT a dive bar...it's a new joint...your tables should not wobble. Servers are wearing jeans...yet this is supposed to be fine dining. These are just my first impressions. So I byte on the $18 burger...it's good...I ordered medium, it was medium-well...I'd rather they go over than under...but I could get the same thing at Stanley's for $15.... My wife got the salmon/kale entree salad...the salmon was prepared well, but not a real exciting entree... $4 for a can of Diet Coke was excessive... Overall, they're not as good as they think they are...Happy Hour (or Gathering Hour as they call it) is probably the next time I visit. It's good, but there are better options for the money close by. read more

Food was excellent. Mark, our server, was exceptional! Ambiance was warm, inviting and cozy. Love the fireplace! Will be back again soon for sure! Great first time experience! read more

We had Aleah and our food and service was excellent. We had a semi large group and we enjoyed the biscuits they gave us (cheddar bay). Half price burgers are Monday nites. My burger was excellent. My wife had the salad and duck fat fries and she loved them. Her drinks were perfect too. Will definitely be back. read more

Allergen friendly options, excellent service and beautiful place! Can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu read more

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Brandon, our server, was great. I have been to Blackwall several times and love it more each time. The food and drink never fail. I did try the desert this time and would not try it again. But again, the food and drink are ALWAYS wonderful! read more

Great service!! Alyssa did an awesome job helping us navigate such a huge menu selection. Service was fast and friendly, food was tasty and we will be back! read more

My drink was literally 2 sips, they charged me for two drinks. I just got a patron on the rocks which costs $16 (and that was during happy hour). The pizza was horrible, very small and costs $19 (during happy hour). I didn't like it, not going back. read more

Colleen crushed it with a great attitude and helped guide us with the menu! Stop by and ask for her section!

Mark, our server was just the right combo of attentive but not hovering - love that he kept replenishing our biscuit basket. Food-wise, a few improvements would knock them into 5 stars: Calamari was good -the batter was perfect. Add a lemon wedge and would be even better. Appreciated the 2 very different sauces. The crab soup tasted like very salty beef barley - how is that even possible? (Yes, fabulous Mark took it off our check without being asked.) I got the special St Louis ribs - everything was super tasty on that plate except that....man, those ribs were not tender or fall off the bone. Maybe cooked at too high a temp for too short of a time.....i would have taken them off the specials as we were the last diners of the evening. Famous chicken pot pie was good but again...up the herbs and it becomes amazing. Allllllmlst there. Will likely try again read more

Decor, ambience, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and service were all fantastic. Only complaint was too many tasty options, but guided wonderfully by our waitress, Colleen. She had a great sense of humor and was very attentive but not at all intrusive. Definitely plan I g yo go back to sample other items on the menu. read more