Black River Tavern

Black River Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Mary

   Cleveland13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

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

   Great food and excellent service! Hoping to get there in warmer weather!
   

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   Marsha

   Cleveland2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

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

   We went twice for the yellow Lake Erie perch. My husband said it was fantastic both times, and the fries and cole slaw were delicious. I had a Rueben one time, excellent, and a chicken BLT salad the next time. We have been often, and have never had any bad meals or service.
   

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   Vicki

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

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

   We chose the restaurant because of their Lenten menu. My husband and I can’t finish an appetizer and 2 meals so we often spit one entree if we want an appetizer. We chose the lobster tots, which were delicious once we finished picking off the bacon. (It’s Friday during Lent, folks.) Huge portion. I wish I could say the same for our perch sandwich. We cut it in half and the fish fillet was so small one half had a tiny sliver and the other half didn’t come near covering the small burger bun. Everything else was fine. We will be back and choose different options.
   

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   Rob

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Fantastic food and Cock tails and amazing service. Look forward to going back again
   

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   Gregory

   Cleveland3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

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

   Wish I knew they were going to a special menu only for Valentine’s Day. Food was average on that special menu, not worth the price. Service was great!
   

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   Phillip

   Cleveland2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   The food was delicious, and the service was speedy and spot on. Waitress was amazing. Drinks were delicious and came quick as did food. Was a bigger table in the middle that was louder, only cause kids. All in all was great. I will say watch scheduling with this app. Check hours in the restaurant. I scheduled a reservation for Sunday prior, and the restaurant wasn't even open. Had to change my reservation to a week later. Black River Tavern gave me a free appetizer for the inconvenience. All in all, great experience. For anyone who hasn't been there, it is down below. From parking lot walk around to the right. We made the mistake of going upstairs. It isn't there lol.
   

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   Mary

   Cleveland13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 25, 2025

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

   Food and service were excellent Very attentive to customers!
   

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   Janice

   Cleveland4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

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

   It's OK, but we expected more. We spent about $100 (just on food and non-alcoholic beverages). That's somewhat pricey if the food is not that good. I was disappointed in my food - risotto was clumpy/dry and not creamy. My fish was way overdone. Sure, that could be a one-off, but don't bring it to the table if it's overcooked. Make another. My spouse had another meal which looked very good aesthetically -- there was no indication that THAT dish was overcooked. We were disappointed that there was no bread offered. Maybe that's a thing with Black River Tavern; however, for the prices we paid, bread/butter should be a "thing," as should a salad with the meal. We may try again at another time. Was REALLY hoping this could be a new/cool place to dine. The jury is still out...for now.
   

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   elliot

   Cleveland2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

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

   Food was good the service was very slow and the bartender did not know how to make a martini
   

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    Mary

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

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

    The experience was very good, The ambiance is very pleasant the the food was excellent. The lobster bisque was exceptional.
    

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