Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Gail VIP

   Dallas35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, diverse menu and very lively atmosphere.
   

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   Michael

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ordered cocktails before dinner and enjoyed the live music , they played jazz music which was nice to listen to, our meal was cooked to perfection
   

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   Valerie VIP

   San Diego115 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Had an enjoyable happy hour at Black Rail. Enjoyed the shrimp tacos. It was a bit noisy when the indoor band played. They were good but made it hard to talk to my friends.
   

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   Laurel VIP

   Central Coast15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a wonderful dinner...food was amazing. The small circular seating is pretty uncomfortable, however. But other than that...we had a great night. Tks.
   

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   Angela VIP

   New York City11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Unprepossessing location in a car park next to a Vons but cozy and decent meal. Jazz duo on a Friday night was bliss. Open kitchen generates trust. Crisp service. Decent charcuterie. Tasty fish tacos. Ok house Pinot Grigio. Good burger. They actually carry a decent non-alcoholic beer (Athletic). Not a memorable meal but good for a casual meet up with friends or when you just don’t want to cook and who would say no to a relaxing dinner on a Friday with live jazz?
   

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   Julie

   Denver16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice atmosphere with center bar. The food and service exceptional
   

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   Jasmine VIP

   San Diego7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our hostess was wonderful. We arrived early and she said there were two seats available in the back bar until our table was ready. Our waiter was pleasant and took time explaining the specials. I chose the lamb shank which was prepared just right to medium. We had a xylophone and guitarist play jazz music! A great Valentine dinner!!
   

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   Ruben

   San Diego6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambience was wonderful, great atmosphere. The layout and decor is eye catching and the service was top notch. The drinks were made perfectly and the food was delicious. Definitely will be revisiting again.
   

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   Thomas

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Matt and the rest of the staff were all great. Thank you for the wonderful experience for our 34 Valentines together.
   

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    gary

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Great ambience. Staff was all friendly and professional, but service was slow and they were visibly overwhelmed. Cocktails were good. Food was a joke. The $15 Brussels sprouts were dunked in a deep fryer and thrown on a plate. Pork chop, which was highly recommended, was ok. It was a tender, juicy cut, but not executed very well. The apple chutney overwhelmed the dish and the chop needed a harder sear. The gravy saved it. The crèm brûlée had notes of authenticity, and it tasted pretty good, but like everything else it just seemed a bit thrown together and lacked any soul. All said, it’s not difficult to have a pleasant experience when someone puts a ton of cash into a very cool buildout, but the food was overpriced and disappointing.
    

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