The presidential pork chop changed, no longer the same. Now you get two dry chops. Only one dinner gf choice, no starters or appetizers are gf. Not the same place we loved at all, extremely disappointed. Won't be back!
Wendy
Visited on a quiet night. Slow service. Appetizers came out at the same time as entrees. Entrees were cold. Glass was sitting empty for at least 15 minutes. Mojito had a single mint leaf, used as garnish.
SusanL
Pricing is pretty comparative to other upscale sit down restaurant. My brunch with bottomless drinks was under $50 which included a 20% tip. They do have live music with Sunday brunch so it was a little on the louder side but you could still have a conversation. The food was pretty good, some dishes lacked seasoning but for the most part it was an enjoyable experience!
Joseph Jackson III
Wow! Got a lucky parking spot out front but don't count on it...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BryanK
Food was good. Service was only okay, she was not polished at all! Given the prices, we expected a higher level of food quality, better service and better atmosphere. The setting was nice, but could have been more intimate if the lights had been turned down and jazz music was playing in the background. Friends who were with us had never been there before and they came away feeling it was just okay!
The setting is lovely at the historic Blackhawk Hotel. The food was fine, not great. I had higher expectations given the price and reputation. The electronic menus leave a lot to be desired. They aren't clearly marked lunch, dinner, etc as you flip pages. My son wanted a burger but was not an option due to being the lunch menu. No problem except the whole menu is simply a bad user experience. The wrong pictures showed for some of the “V” icons, or they were just wrapped to look associated with the wrong item. I get fine dining places like to have a more limited menu - just dont hand me all your menus and expect me to sort through it. Service was okay, but a bit slow. They were NOT at all busy. We waited a bit to be greeted. Another couple arrived while we dined, waited for quite a while and then seated themselves. Again, not busy at all. The waitstaff seemed to be at the bar area most of the time. Perhaps they have a lot of take out or room service orders they manage. Not on my list to return any time soon.
SteveJ
Consistently good. Had event at next door theatre and is convenient and enclosed point to point. Good food, good drinks. Not an extensive menu this evening, but enough choices would think most people would find something the liked.
I was there for my anniversary, we were set in a corner away from everybody next to a loud wedding party. The menu was limited, and the food that I was able to order was not worth the price tag. The service wasn't great but not horrible. If you are looking for top notch go elsewhere this is not the place
KimL
Took a friend there, her first time, she loved it! Miss the jazz playing though. Our server was Zach I believe and he was wonderful!! Very attentive. Overall a wonderful experience.
Alex J.
Brunch isn't what it used to be at the BH. Things change. There are so many other great places in the area.
Such a great date night experience for my wife and me. The food was absolutely amazing. I loved the Forrest mushroom fillet. It was so delicious and the meat practically melted in my mouth. The potatoes and asparagus sides were prepared equally with as much attention to detail as the steak. The wait staff was quick and attentive. I will 100% be dining there again.
Horrible
We were disappointed with the lack of menu options. The taste of the food was just so so. The worst part of the meal was the incredibly loud wedding party. We couldn't even hear to talk to each other. Definitely will not return.
MariaR
This restaurant in a vintage hotel is a favorite because of the atmosphere in a beautifully-decorated space, and wonderful food cooked to perfection. The drinks were great, as the bar is right in the restaurant, and we did not have a long wait for drinks or food on a Thursday night at 6:15.
Jill J.
High-end, quite pricey. Friendly service. Appetizers are okay. Relaxed atmosphere. Small portions. Their automatic menus are a pain to use and a couple were broken. The place is nothing special.
LindaB
We very much enjoyed the small private dining area for our gathering. It was lovely to have it quiet such that we could converse with our families. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was all very enjoyable.
The presidential pork chop changed, no longer the same. Now you get two dry chops. Only one dinner gf choice, no starters or appetizers are gf. Not the same place we loved at all, extremely disappointed. Won't be back!
Visited on a quiet night. Slow service. Appetizers came out at the same time as entrees. Entrees were cold. Glass was sitting empty for at least 15 minutes. Mojito had a single mint leaf, used as garnish.
Pricing is pretty comparative to other upscale sit down restaurant. My brunch with bottomless drinks was under $50 which included a 20% tip. They do have live music with Sunday brunch so it was a little on the louder side but you could still have a conversation. The food was pretty good, some dishes lacked seasoning but for the most part it was an enjoyable experience!
Wow! Got a lucky parking spot out front but don't count on it...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good. Service was only okay, she was not polished at all! Given the prices, we expected a higher level of food quality, better service and better atmosphere. The setting was nice, but could have been more intimate if the lights had been turned down and jazz music was playing in the background. Friends who were with us had never been there before and they came away feeling it was just okay!
The setting is lovely at the historic Blackhawk Hotel. The food was fine, not great. I had higher expectations given the price and reputation. The electronic menus leave a lot to be desired. They aren't clearly marked lunch, dinner, etc as you flip pages. My son wanted a burger but was not an option due to being the lunch menu. No problem except the whole menu is simply a bad user experience. The wrong pictures showed for some of the “V” icons, or they were just wrapped to look associated with the wrong item. I get fine dining places like to have a more limited menu - just dont hand me all your menus and expect me to sort through it. Service was okay, but a bit slow. They were NOT at all busy. We waited a bit to be greeted. Another couple arrived while we dined, waited for quite a while and then seated themselves. Again, not busy at all. The waitstaff seemed to be at the bar area most of the time. Perhaps they have a lot of take out or room service orders they manage. Not on my list to return any time soon.
Consistently good. Had event at next door theatre and is convenient and enclosed point to point. Good food, good drinks. Not an extensive menu this evening, but enough choices would think most people would find something the liked.
I was there for my anniversary, we were set in a corner away from everybody next to a loud wedding party. The menu was limited, and the food that I was able to order was not worth the price tag. The service wasn't great but not horrible. If you are looking for top notch go elsewhere this is not the place
Took a friend there, her first time, she loved it! Miss the jazz playing though. Our server was Zach I believe and he was wonderful!! Very attentive. Overall a wonderful experience.
Brunch isn't what it used to be at the BH. Things change. There are so many other great places in the area.
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Such a great date night experience for my wife and me. The food was absolutely amazing. I loved the Forrest mushroom fillet. It was so delicious and the meat practically melted in my mouth. The potatoes and asparagus sides were prepared equally with as much attention to detail as the steak. The wait staff was quick and attentive. I will 100% be dining there again.
We were disappointed with the lack of menu options. The taste of the food was just so so. The worst part of the meal was the incredibly loud wedding party. We couldn't even hear to talk to each other. Definitely will not return.
This restaurant in a vintage hotel is a favorite because of the atmosphere in a beautifully-decorated space, and wonderful food cooked to perfection. The drinks were great, as the bar is right in the restaurant, and we did not have a long wait for drinks or food on a Thursday night at 6:15.
High-end, quite pricey. Friendly service. Appetizers are okay. Relaxed atmosphere. Small portions. Their automatic menus are a pain to use and a couple were broken. The place is nothing special.
We very much enjoyed the small private dining area for our gathering. It was lovely to have it quiet such that we could converse with our families. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was all very enjoyable.