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In celebration of my sister's 50th Birthday BLK Swan was at the top of my list. The food was delicious, no complaints at all. However, my niece ordered a still water...for herself. I guess the waitress thought she was ordering for the table. Before I knew it, we had $77 in "still bottled" water charges. Unfortunately, the waitress didn't inform her that the water was $11/ bottle as she so graciously kept coming out with bottle after bottle. We decided not to make a fuss about it, though very disappointing. My takeaway, be clear with your server. Who wants to spend almost $100 on water? In wrapping up the atmosphere is fun and once again food was great! The watergate is the only reason they will not get 4-5 stars.
I went for Valentine's day and my husband and I had a great experience. The place was decorated with balloons and valentines decor. Everything had a black almost gothic interior, with accents of red. Super pretty and dramatic. R&B music was playing to set the mood. Food came out quickly. Staff were very accommodating and attentive. The signature drink Blk Swan was so good. Crab cake didn't blow my mind, but I went for the overall experience. I'd definitely go back.
I want to love this place! The decor is amazing and I love the dj booth. We have tried this restaurant three times, and the service and food quality just do not match up with the price point. Our first time was during a slow Tuesday. We got good service because we were basically the only people in the venue. We wrapped up our meal early because a fire alarm went off (because of the hotel next door we were told) and it would not turn off and we couldn't hear each other. The second time we had a reservation. We were seated after waiting a few minutes. We sat for 20 minutes with no water or drinks or even being greeted by any wait staff. We left. The third time was restuarant week. The dirty martini was the worst drink I have had in awhile and it was $20. Service was friendly but took forever. We never got water refills. No fun containers for the adult happy meal + we had to request the advertised included glass of wine. The smash burger was good, my husband's pizza tasted like something out of the frozen case at the grocery store. They were out of both desserts, replacement offered.
My partner and I came here for a date night, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! Our waiter, Cam, was a true professional; friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. He offered excellent suggestions and recommendations, and every dish we ordered was absolutely delectable. I had the lamb appetizer, cooked medium-well, and it literally melted in my mouth. It was perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. My partner ordered the short rib appetizer and couldn't stop talking about how it melted like butter. Both dishes were phenomenal! My absolute favorite drink was the Smoke & Mirrors. The bartender did not disappoint, they were generous with the pour, and after two of them, I left feeling happy! If you enjoy a great cocktail, this one is a must-try. The atmosphere was just as amazing as the food. I loved the striking black artwork throughout the restaurant, the hidden DJ booth tucked away in its own little nook, and the incredible mix of '90s and 2000s R&B and hip-hop. I was definitely doing some chair dancing throughout the evening! This restaurant delivered on every level: exceptional service, delicious food, amazing drinks, and an unforgettable vibe. I can't wait to come back for brunch. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!
Blk Swan was a cute little spot for a double date with my sister & brother-in-love. We went during happy hour time and we were able to dine on some of their apps as well as meals. Since there were only 2 other patrons, our service was exceptional! The Margherita pizza was cheesy and the sauce to cheese ratio was on point. The crab stuffed shrimp was my favorite item! My brother-in-love enjoyed his chicken pasta. The deviled eggs were just ok. The filing needed more seasoning and relish in my opinion. Now, the bill will hit you in the head, so be prepared.
Beautiful space inside with fun vibes. I've been here a couple times in the past and remember drinks being better. This time, the Blk Swan cocktail tasted like cough syrup but at least my next drink (a Cosmo) was good. My friend and I ordered their Spicy Pepperoni and Hot Honey Pizza to share which was quite tasty. Staff here are ok. Best part is the ambience and live DJ's they have.
The BlK Swan is a amazing place to eat. The ambience is great and upbeat and the service is excellent. From greeting to seating to eating the experience is special. The music is upbeat and the cocktails are top notch. My favorite appetizer is the chicken box, be warned it is very filling and should be shared. The chicken I seasoned just right and fried l. The fries are well seasoned and crispy. The Stuffed shrimp and grits are very good. The shrimp are served in a hollandaise sauce and complement the grits perfectly. My only issue is that I would have like a little more spice and perhaps more than just two shrimp. Otherwise, another home run!
Visited recently for the first time for what my girlfriend and I refer to as our regular rotation girl dinner! We made reservations and arrived on time. We were seated immediately. We parked in the neighboring garage as the open lot across the street was for monthly pass holders only, bummer. There were a lot of parties in the establishment and several birthday's. I did feel like we were a bit stacked on top of each other. Service was pretty good and our food was delicious! I had the short rib which while delicious, I wished I had a leaner cut of meat. A good portion of it was fat. I also had a side of regular Mac and cheese. Everything was hot, fresh, and seasoned to perfection. My friend had the lobster pasta and we shared a stuffed shrimp appetizer which was literally 2 shrimp. Get the PWA drink! So good! The blk swan was nice too but not better than the PWA! Dessert menu was small so we grabbed it elsewhere. Would definitely return.
As a out-of-towner, came here based on research on social media. Despite the mixed reviews, I really enjoyed my visit. Except for the entrance door. The door to this restaurant's entrance door is the heaviest door on the planet!! We made a reservation for a Saturday night. We appreciated the beauty of the entrance with accompanying social media light for pics and boomerang and a mural. The place had a beautiful ambiance and vibe to it. Felt like a must visit place for anyone in Baltimore. They had a female Dj there that night and she did a great job with the biggest Hip Hop and R&B hits from the 90s through today. They had a fully stacked bars with plenty of seating and televisions. Food - For the three of us, we ordered the crab cake fritters (which was a bit salty), a Caesar salad, a chopped salad, shrimp pompadour, Brussel sprouts and steak bits. All in all our food was pretty tasty. The brussel sprouts had a good helpig of bacon and steak bites were cooked perfectly. The shrimp pompadour was really good, made in red sauce but was not heavy at all. The shrimps were a really good size. We ordered the smoking mirror drink, which was good. But our margarita was a bit tart and had to request some additional agave. Service was okay. We had to track our waiter down at times, but it was still good overall. Our bill split into three was about $77 each.
I remember visiting Blk Swan when they first opened. I had a good experience. But it seemed to fall off. Well they are BACK!!! The food was flavorful, hot, and overall very satisfying. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. And the vibe gives grown and sexy. They now have a jazz brunch every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month. Will definitely return.
Based on reviews more so for the ambience and vibe, I drove from Philly to this restaurant and was highly disappointed. I tried to add more photos however something must be wrong with Yelp I was unable to. It's a nice location. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a lot of historical and meaningful photos. There was also a live DJ playing some really good music. The food is overpriced, and the portions are small. All of the food was unmemorable. The server suggested Bronzino, which is a fish. I generally enjoy however this fish lacked any flavor or any interesting notes. My husband had the short ribs. He was not impressed he tasted a little and boxed it up, and took it home. It was tender however the portion was extremely small and was just short ribs. Nothing special. One really good thing were the appetizer crab balls Our server was okay except he bought the check before offering a dessert menu. I asked about it and they said "oh usually no one wants the desserts. We only have two things on our dessert menu." Huh? Would I recommend or go here again? Hard No! This is one of those places that young people over-inflate and hype up as a hotspot and there was really nothing special going on as far as dining.
Food and ambiance were on point. The wait was a little longer than expected for food and our waitress may have forgotten about us when it was time to checkout. We had the angel eggs, Brussel sprouts, and cinnamon rolls for appetizers. The mimosas were delicious As were the skillet, pancakes, omelet with short rib, and chicken and waffles.
Checked out BLK Swan for the second time. First time I took away a jerked pizza which was okay. Very light on jerked chicken. The second time was to dine in. I tried several options. The cinnamon bun, chicken and waffles, sausages and Caesar salad. The cinnamon bun didn't taste of cinnamon, but of butter and a mild orange/weak citrus. The glaze lacked flavor, just mildly sweet. The sausages had what I think was a coating of maple syrup but crusted on. Both of these weren't finished. The Caesar salad was okay, but nothing special. My dining partner partially enjoyed the Chicken and waffles but didn't finish them. There was some disorganization during ordering which may have been due to service understaffing. Ordered items being forgotten, etc. Ambiance and vibe was nice which we both enjoyed. We both agreed that this is more of an appetizers and drinks spot. Probably more the later. Overall, while there is a vibe and cool ambiance, I cannot recommend for entrees and full meals, but more of a happy hour option at most.
4 years ago
I have now visited this divine place twice and I can say for sure that I love it .. my party and I received top notch food and service both times .. my first experience was with a party of six and two of us are of plus size , and my second experience was just a party of 2 and I was completely comfortable both times. Am speaking on this because seating can be an issue for the person of size and I just want my fellow of size people to be aware and comfortable. Now on to what y'all came to read about THE FOOD and EXPERIENCE...... I have had the lemon herb roasted redline chicken which came with these delicious crispy Brussel sprouts with bacon and brown sugar the chicken was delicious seasoned throughout the meat my only slight complaint is that I wish the skin was crispy and I had a serving of some type of starch that came with the dish all and all it was a absolutely delicious dish. I took a take home of the chicken box appetizer .. such a nod and Baltimore .. the chicken was crispy, seasoned just right , I never had mambo sauce but it was good to me .. I dipped my fries and chicken into it as well as hot sauce ! I throughly enjoyed the chicken box . Oooh I forgot we got served This popcorn with marshmallows and I forgot what else but it was good!!!!!!!!!!! On my following visit I had Au Poivre short rib toast... which was epic.. I ate every since piece of it .. thank goodness I was with my brother and it was not crowded because I darn sure forgot my manners lol. For my entree I had the Au poivre Tenderloin ( I love beef) cooked med well this entree came with a starch and Veggie it was such a great balance in my mouth ! The tenderloin was extremely tender like butter almost, flavorful and peppery! Perfect in my opinion and the complimentary sides truly balanced the meat it was utter perfection. I paired this meal with the smoke and mirrors gin cocktail .. I can't tell you what was in it but it packed a punch taste and buzz wise lol . The ambience is stellar .. even though it's centered around black it doesn't come off as dark. It's vibrant and full of life .. they even have a photo station .. the staff both times were friendly, polite and patient. I can't wait to go back and try more items as well as happy hour. read more
2 years ago
Attended the restaurant to celebrate my birthday. The food was superb. The service was great. The ambiance was wonderful. Cam was our server, and he went above and beyond with service. Very nice personality and made us feel very comfortable. We ordered the lamb chops, the crab stuffed shrimp and the steak dishes. Food came out in a timely fashion and was pleasing to the eye. Would definitely recommend this place. We arrived at 6:00pm and the sound quality allowed you to hold a conversation and eat comfortably. read more
5 years ago
People love this place, but it was meh. I was excited to try it out. The food was decent nothing spectacular for the price point. Apparently, there is a dresscode. A picture fell and hit the lady at the table behind us. They were out of a lot of menu items. read more
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2 years ago
Whew. This place is a little too overhyped for me! Though bar decor/ambience is good, the food is most definitely over priced! During my time there I was able to try to the white sangria and the $50 "chef special" pasta with shrimp and lobster. Baaaaaaby, I was trippin to buy a $50 plate of pasta. It was okay, but It was not worth the money! It was missing a little "razzle dazzle." Though I would go again for a brunch scene, I am not rushing to get back for this experience. I guess it's somewhere to try at at once. read more
More of a lounge vibe. Black interior decor, they have a DJ and the music is kind of loud. They bring out the birthday cake like you're at a club, pretty exciting if you're into that. So the food is solid. I tried the shrimp tacos- packed with shrimp and I loved the extra crispy shell. I had the bass and it was good. Nice crispy skin and a flaky inside. The potatoes were good. The asparagus could have been better. I was given a lot of stalky pieces that were more white in color. I tried my friends lobster mac and it was pretty good. read more
4 years ago
I have been hearing about Blk Swan for some time now on Social Media and finally found a reason to go. My cousin and I, my Foodie Companion went to celebrate her Birthday. For me... Blk Swan did not disappoint, it Gave what it was suppose to Give. We went on a Monday night, it was a bit difficult to get reservations. We arrived a little early for our reservations therefore, we were seated at the bar for drinks until our table was ready. We had a couple of drinks that the bartender made special for us. We were seated at our table... we did feel like the tables were a little close to the neighboring tables... But we did not let the stop the evening. For our appetizers we ordered the Crispy Salmon Croquettes, which was really good. The Braised Short Ribs Bun Sliders were flavorful. The Fire Roasted Lamb Chops were good and plentiful that the portion could have been an entrée. The Birthday Girl had the Pasta Pomodoro, that she enjoyed. I ordered the Crab Cakes, which were good BUT I completely forgot about the recent upcharge for crab. So, I will say the crab cakes were good but not amazing for the price. For one of our sides we ordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese, now this Mac & Cheese was GREAT. The Charred Broccolini also had an amazing flavor. Now for the sake of this review, I ordered dessert, the Fried Oreo Beignets. Really they were just fried oreos. I would definitely would return to Blk Swan, not just because the food was good but the atmosphere gave this inviting upbeat vibe and it was even more lit once the DJ can on the scene... It turned out to be a great dinner for a Monday night. read more
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3 years ago
Very nice and enjoyable... drinks too expensive... Music was nice and the food was enjoyable. Good place to bring a group Of friends but reservation's needed. read more
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Blk Swan is exactly my type of vibe: romantic date night or dressed up night with your girlfriends. I absolutely love the ambiance, decor, unofficial dress code, and the fact that it used to be a Cava LOL We went on a Wednesday and it was jumping! I can't imagine what it'll be like on a weekend but I'll like to find out. Now on to the food since it is a restaurant after all. It's meh! It's average. We had the chicken box, pizza, lamp chops, and Mac and cheese and they were all very average. Nothing to rave about. At this place, you're not really paying for the food. You're paying for the ambiance and vibes. I'd say come here for drinks and maybe an apps and go elsewhere for the main entree! We got perfect peach and their signature blk swan cocktail and those were so good. You definitely need at least two drinks for it to hit. So would I go again? Absolutely!! It's a perfect night recap type of place. Other things to note: parking is on the street. 20% of gratuity is automatically added, but the customer service was very nice and friendly, albeit slow but I don't blame them. They def need to hire more waiters though. read more
4 years ago
Blk Swan is definitely a vibe. I went for my birthday. Ambiance was very nice. Hostess was good. We were seated right away. Waitress came over and took our order pretty fast. Food was delicious. Music was definitely loud but I didn't mind it. Definitely a pricey restaurant but the service and quality was very good. Our check was $290.00 but my best friend she paid...thank God!!! Birthday dinner was A1 Only dish that was mediocre was the honey glazed salmon. It was kinda dry, I didn't taste any honey and the mushrooms were scary. I'll definitely visit again. But, I will just stick to the crab cakes or try something else. read more
I was invited to breakfast/brunch here for the start of my birthday week. The ambience was amazing. We had a 10:30am reservation and arrived at approx 1020am. We were seated immediately after entering. We were then greeted by Darius as he handed us menus. He then asked if we wanted anything to drink. Ordered mimosas one pineapple and than regular. The entree of choice was chicken and waffles and the crab lobster omelette. I wanted to substitute egg whites instead of egg and they accommodated my choice. Darius was awesome and so was his smile. The food was good and the music was great. The dj was playing all the 90's jams. I will definitely return for another occasion. read more
5 years ago
Yesterday was my first time visiting this restaurant . The food was amazing. The DJ was awesome. The food in my opinion is higher priced but the quality is worth it . This is one the best restaurant spots that I have visited in Maryland. I will definitely visit again . :) read more
3 years ago
This place is amazing! The place has a beautiful ambiance with the the set up, DJ, and even the cutlery. The drinks here are super great and pretty strong. I recommend the blk swan signature drink. The food was amazing! Our waitress Kenzie was such a sweetheart! She recommended the rack of land and cheese steak eggrolls! Did not disappoint! Definitely get a reservation because it gets packed! Totally worth it and will be back :) read more
4 years ago
Went there for a private party Food (Lamb chops , Mac n Cheese and Beef short ribs which were GREAT!!! Drinks were also good. Staff treated me and my crew great (Annalyse) was supa Dope enjoyed her service!! Suggest Valet parking which quick to return my truck when i was leaving with a simple text. Music could be a lil lower, but good tunes read more
5 years ago
They been open since may of 2021. It's black own business. So a lot of items on the menu are feature in black. Very swanky place. Food is ok. Drinks are amazing. There is a dress code here. So dress to impress. Pretty w an attitude - amazing Concrete rose - strong Black swan - amazing Lampchop - good but too much salt Tuna tartare - amazing. Just not a lot of it. Blackened grill shrimp- good. Also salty Angus beef burger - good but buns r dry and old read more
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3 years ago
We had brunch. 10/10 I highly recommend, service was phenomenal. The food was so good. It was just a really great and beautiful experience. Our waiter, Darius L was training someone & they both were on point. Thank you! The owners came in & we told them too. They were so happy to hear. I'll be back for sure! (Music was a tad loud lol but all good) read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Food was good. I got the shrimp and grits. It wasn't enough grits and I don't like my grits sweet. Service was great and ambiance was hot music was a true vibe. read more
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So, I'm glad I got to experience BLK Swan. The food was okay... but the atmosphere is BEAUTIFUL! Service is great inside as well! I think with the food I was expecting a burst of flavors that touched my soul but it was just okay and I really hate to write that but it tasted like something someone would've made for me at home My cousin returned her shrimp and grits cause it was very cheesy but I ate mine and I don't like cheese at all! The wings were perfectly crispy, and did offer a pinch of flavor, nothing exciting or overwhelming but I did tear the wings up so they are a must The fries blew my mind, I love garlic Parmesan fries so i would recommend, the fries that came with the wings were more old bay or Cajun ( it's been a few days so i can't recall but definitely different than the side of fries or maybe it was from sitting under the wings) The lake trout was not giving in the season department so i wouldn't order again and the grits had a good texture but had a LOT of cheese, not nasty but it was very buttery and cheesy so it took over the trout in flavor. The bottle girls were very sweet and everyone is there to cater to you which I love read more
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This is not the place you go to on an empty stomach. The portions are pretty small, but, the food is amazing. I will warn you, this place is pretty expensive, so if you order an appetizer, food, and two drinks, be prepared to spend $150. read more
I went to Blk Swan for dinner with two of my friends. We had an amazing time. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures of the restaurant itself I loved the ambience. It was very well decorated. To drink I had the "pretty with an attitude", veryyyyy tasty drink. And the food?? AMAZING! We split the signature chicken box appetizer. It could've been enough for one person to eat but there were so many things we wanted to try! For my entree I got the short rib pizza and it was DELICIOUS! I normally don't like white pizza but it was very fitting with the short rib and the gravy. I loved every bite. I can't wait to go back and try more things from the menu! read more
4 years ago
Nice atmosphere , friendly service the food is good but way overpriced and portions are small in my opinion , been a couple times can be crowded not much privacy you can be seated very close to other customers on bench seats and chairs . It's a nice looking place with good service but come prepared to drop $300 for a party of 2 . read more
4 years ago
The ambience was lovely. I really enjoyed the vibe. The food and drink were excellent, and the presentation was amazing. However, the service was subpar. I was not surprised because that is usually the case when gratuity is automatically included. There is definitely room for improvement with the service staff. We barely saw our server. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This was a dope spot to grab a bite at the bar on a Friday night. I've actually been here before and it was too packed so we didn't stay. This night was busy, but not so packed that you couldn't get a table or seat at the bar. I had a resy but decided to sit at bar. The bartenders were great. Drinks and food were really delicious. Dj and music were on point. A great vibe overall. I would return. read more
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I am going to say this....Big Up to the Interior Designer of this hidden GEM!!! The staff was very invested and knowledgeable. Seems like a good place work. The food was VERY well spiced, served HOT....and so tasty!!! The winner for though was the ambiance...oh my God so beautifully done. Black bread, black napkins, black ery'thang!! Delicious food, GREAT DJ literally perched...I mean. I'll be back for sure! read more
4 years ago
Everything from the service to the decor, to the music, and especially the food was PERFECT. Came here for birthday dinner with a friend who also had a birthday. The double celebration was top notch. I'm so glad we chose BLK Swan. read more
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On Friday & Saturday when does the DJ start/last seat for dinner before it gets loud?
Is there a preset menu? Hosting a birthday event.
Not sure but the menu is great. Excellent place, bartend was great. Energy and food on point. Alil pricey but definitely a good time and food.
Are kids welcomed?
I've been there about 4 times. I have never seen any kids there but I do not think that they are allowed. It's a grown & sexy type of establishment.
Do I have to book a reservation to get in?
Yes, you have to have a reservation if you're going to eat. However, if it's just you and maybe one other person they may face space at the bar, but i recommend arriving when they first open to secure a bar seat. Hope this helps.
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