Came for a function. The food was amazing. We had a lobster fondue for an appetizer. So good I wanted to lick the bowl. My salmon was cooked perfectly. I've been on a dirty soda kick - so they happily made me one - Diet Coke , lime and coffee creamer. And only charged me for a soda. I was disappointed with the Wagu meatballs. Took one bite and spit out the rest. But the rest of the meal was one of the best I have eaten in a while. read more

Practically perfect! Drinks! Appetizers! Salads (wedge especially) Steaks!!!! Sides! Sweets! And service at every stage. A first rate establishment! We will be back. read more

I wanted to love this place: great location, nice vibe, date night, and the promise of a classic steakhouse nigh, but the experience missed the mark in ways that were hard to ignore. Service felt disorganized and inattentive from the start. Nothing catastrophic, just consistently waiting longer than needed and off enough to make you feel like an afterthought rather than a guest. The steaks were the biggest disappointment. We ordered them at specific temperatures, but they arrived already overdone; we ordered medium and medium rare. They were served on plates so hot they kept cooking at the table. By the time you got a few bites in, you were basically eating a different doneness than what you ordered. The Manhattan cocktail came over ice, which is...a choice. Not the one I'd expect at a place positioning itself as a steakhouse. And then there were the Brussels sprouts, which somehow included a literal piece of lobster shell. Not exactly the kind of surf-and-turf surprise anyone is looking for on a night out when they're paying for a babysitter too. All jokes aside, I was worried for someone who may have shellfish allergy. Could've been catastrophic for the restaurant. All in all, it was a beautiful night out that deserved a better meal. Instead of "black and blue" the steakhouse way, I left feeling more like "black and blue" the emotional way--just without the satisfaction. read more

My parents and I had a really wonderful experience here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went on a Sunday night during a patriots game so it wasn't too crowded and our service was really attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was so sweet and helpful. My mom and I split the crab and lobster fondue along with a salad. The fondue was truly delicious and not as thick as I would've thought. Upon the waitresses recommendation, I got the red snapper. It was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I loved the crab and potato hash as well as the green sauce. My parents both really enjoyed their meals as well, and we all liked our drinks. My dad said his steak was cooked perfectly. We were sadly too full for dessert but it looked great! read more

Black & Blue Steak and Crab - Red snapper - Steakhouses Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

I have mixed feelings regarding my evening at Black & Blue. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First off, the restaurant is established in what use to be a full-service CVS, so the area is very large and open with very tall ceilings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]For me, these details called for an ambiance that was not cozy, furniture scale inferior to the size of the room... and again, for me, the ill-porportions felt more like a Wayfair catalog room than an upscale fine dining that I'm use to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I understand the vibe was aimed to be contemporary, yet I think adding tablecloths and window dressings would gain the space some refinement and add warmth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]With that said, the open space without any acoustic divisions made for a very loud setting that was not my cup of tea.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was with a group of 4. I started with a glass of Scarpetta Pino Grigio. The calamari was delicious, (yet be aware its on a bed of mayonnaise like sauce and takes away from the appetizer. That was not noted on the menu) and the 14 oz prime rib was (a touch too salty) yet cooked to perfection. The creme brulee was cold and flat. My friends chose the filet mignon, ribeye, and the crab legs. Our sides of mushrooms, mashed potatoes and asparagus were portioned generously, yet the standout was the asparagus. Large, aldente and not soggy! The bill for 4 estimate at $450 was understandable, for the friendly staff and professional demeanor, yet I would rate the food less than excited to return for. Having long established roots in the neighborhood, I wanted to love the night. Maybe another time.... read more

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Been here twice and it's now on our favorite list! Both times we had the red snapper and lump crab salad, both cooked perfectly. They were both savory and light. We tried the meatballs were a delicious and a great app. The second trip we had the salad and snapper again, both cooked just as well! We tried the crab soup that was rich, smooth and delicious! We also tried the lobster fondu that was another rich treat! The kids had Mac and Cheese (daughter thought it was great and filling) and my son had the chicken fingers, which were light and cooked the best I've ever tried! Service was fast, we ate at the bar the first night and second we had a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance feels fancy but was okay to be dressed down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will come back with others and plan to dress up! read more

We live just outside Boston and can get into the city quickly, but seeing a new, upscale Steak & Seafood joint outside of Boston, closer to home, is exciting! So, we popped into Black & Blue Steak and Crab a few weeks ago to give it a try. Located in downtown Wellesley in a former CVS (I think), we wondered how they could make that space inviting and comfortable. Well, they did. The gross carpeting and drop ceilings are gone, and the space is well laid out and welcoming. Moreover, the decor is thoughtful and tasteful. They must have had a generous budget and a good designer. We prefer eating at the bar, where things are usually more casual, and we can sit side-by-side. The Black & Blue Steak and Crab bar is vast and inviting. While we didn't experience it ourselves, the dining room looks very comfortable, too. Enough about the decor and design. The service at the bar was excellent, and plenty of waitstaff buzzed about the dining room. We also enjoyed our cocktails and food, including the Lobster Bisque (excellent!) as an appetizer. My partner wanted a Dinner Salad with Shrimp (which she enjoyed very much), while I had the Bone-in Ribeye (medium rare). The chefs cooked it exactly the way I asked, and it was delicious! I'm sure we'll be back multiple times. read more

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Hadn't tried black and blue yet but went after hearing some good reviews from the Burlington location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar is huge and very spacious with a couple of TVs that would be good for grabbing a drink and watching sports.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is also a really good size with super comfy tables and seats (always a plus).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had excellent service both at the bar and our table on a Sunday evening. The food was delicious and steaks were perfectly cooked. The spacing between appetizers and entrees was also appropriate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall very nice location - felt modern and chic and coupled with great service I'll definitely be back![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We were pumped but fairly meh about our experience. Atmosphere/Ambience: The view from the street in the evening is very chic. Large floor to ceiling windows all the way across the front of the restaurant. It's a deep place and really nice lighting. Certainly appealing and draws you in. Glad they've got an alcove entrance for winter and summer time peak temps for anyone around the tables and waiting area. The furniture was pretty nice but not as primo as the architecture and design would call for. Service: Meh. We had a service manager come by towards the end of the night to ask about our meal. Food came slow than you'd expect, even though they didn't fill the whole restaurant and made folks wait for their res. You get a full view of the kitchen with somewhat blurred glass, and it seems like they were well-staffed. The couple next to us arrived after us and ordered after us yet got their food before us. Definitely some unevenness to things. Our cutlery and my wine glass had noticeable residue that was unappetizing. The wait staff themselves and bar tenders were very nice and pleasant, often times a little confused or unsure of themselves. Maybe a bunch of folks who all are new hires who are also new to the industry? Food: Decent presentation but unfortunately the quality didn't add up. My other's filet was not cut from the typical part of the tenderloin. It wasn't cooked great despite our excitement about the 1700 boilers. My butcher's wagyu steak was also meh and expected better cut here, too. The crab cake appetizer was fairly overcooked and hard and dry on the outside. It wasn't very umami and the seasonings getting somewhat burnt didn't help. The hashbrown was interesting and nice taste and mouth feel. Broccolini was excellent with just enough bite and buttering for the vegetable to stand out. The cauliflower au gratin was not special. Drink: Nice cocktails available. Wine menu is highly touted but found it so so. The by the glass seemed overpriced for the quality, bbbuuuttt they did do a heavy pour with some extra in the carafe so all good. Price: Not as expensive as some steakhouses but still wishing I'd paid more to go somewhere else. read more

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Appetizers and entrees were all delicious! Desserts were just okay. Service was great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we loved the interior design![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Black & Blue Steak and Crab - Halibut Special - Steakhouses Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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Black & Blue Wellelsey has a lot going for it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is excellent and very convenient, and the interior design is beautiful. The space feels modern, clean, and well maintained.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking was also relatively easy, which is always a plus. The bar is one of the highlights. Their drink selection is extensive, and the cocktails we tried were very well made. The staff also gave good drink recommendations, and the appetizers were quite good as well. However, the main courses were a bit disappointing. The flavors were not as strong or satisfying as we expected, especially compared with how good the appetizers were. The biggest downside was the service. Unfortunately, the service felt rigid and not very accommodating. For families dining with children, a bit more flexibility would have been appreciated. Throughout the meal, the service did not feel very considerate, which affected the overall dining experience. Overall, the restaurant has great potential thanks to its location, atmosphere, and drinks. With improved service and stronger main dishes, it could easily become a top dining spot. read more

Went in for the first time last week and sat at the bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bartenders were professional and competent. Ordered the crabmeat cocktail which was excellent. I had the sirloin steak and fries. The steak was cooked perfectly, and albeit oversalted, was still really tasty. Serviced on a sizzing platter. Not cheap here....wife's cocktails, although great, were costly. I will return. read more

We went for dinner to celebrate our anniversary and it turned out to be the restaurant's anniversary too! Food was delicious and service was wonderful. We had a 5:30pm reservation on Saturday night, we showed up 10 minutes early and they were thankfully able to seat us right away. Right after we sat a waitress came to see us and throughout dinner service was attentive but not overwhelming. We ordered the calamari which was crispy and a little spicy, the red snapper, and ribeye with scallops and a side of Brussels. Everything was delicious. We even got the apple crumble for desert (we don't normally get dessert) and finished every bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The room is spacious so you don't feel like you're right on top other patrons and it's an elegant yet comfortable ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is on the pricier side but the food was worth it. read more

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Food was extremely bland no seasoning. Absolutely subpar for gluten free- no gluten free bread, pasta and limited desserts. Fondue doesn't have to contain gluten but it does. We live in an area in which gluten free is main stream. I suggest you improve your menu for gluten free options. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Black and blue is kind of how you feel after the dining experience...would go 2.5 if Yelp! 2.0 eve happens.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is not there. $100 person should not have to hunt down the server, black pepper for your salad...raising my hand..no one there...bottle of wine for when steaks come out....where is our waiter? Happy to upsell though.....decent service and you could convince yourself it's worth it for an almost Boston steakhouse experience. Let's see what the next restaurant is after this one is done. read more

Black and Blue is a nice place! Yummy food, chicken is good, super warm service, and they were quick to handle a small issue when we it came up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gorgeous atmosphere as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Give it a try! read more

The steak tartare was delicious! I would definitely order this again! The fried egg was a good surprise! The steaks were boring and just normal steaks. Nothing spectacular about them. The presentation of the entrees were really nice and the restaurant was very pretty! Great service and ambiance! read more

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Be careful of the service! Make sure to ask for prices of the "specials". I ordered the halibut special and was floored when the bill arrived showing $93.00 for the dish! Extremely disappointed in the service. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of this restaurant is so warming and upscale I love the lighting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .. the hostess is very professional and kind. However the food is mediocre as it comes. I order the Black Grouper which came to $46 and I swear it looked AND tasted like a $5 tv dinner YIKES! They had more sauce in the bowl than food! The rice was just mush cereal at that point , fish had no flavor at all AND the mix match stale buns were the worst! You can't tell me those buns wasn't left overs that was thrown in there, because why couldn't it be the same and why was it stale ! Honestly this feels like an insult and I want a refund back ! How do you portray your place as upscale ? So it goes to say looks can be deceiving and I won't be going back there again!! read more

Black & Blue Steak and Crab - All that sauce drowning the rice in this small bowl how embarrassing for them! Can anyone find the fish smh - Steakhouses Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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Absolutely outstanding. Drinks were delicious- we got the jalapeño margarita drinks and dirty martinis. Both were SO good. We ordered the tuna tartare, the wedge salad the she-crab soup, a filet steak with crab meat and bernaise and the lobster pasta dish. Everything was truly so incredibly delicious. The service was exceptional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is classy and fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's full but the tables are nice and spaced out so it doesn't feel crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love this restaurant and I can't wait to go back. read more

New spot in Wellesley. We had dinner there last night and the food was outstanding. The place is visually beautiful with a large bar essentially in the middle of the restaurant. We arrived 25 minutes early for our reservation but the manager Brian noticed that we were standing by the bar and he managed to find us a table. Awesome customer service. Our servers were first rate and extremely attentive without our feeling like they were too intrusive. The cocktails and wines by the glass were perfect but the food is the star. We started with a lobster and crab fondue and I have to say that it was a bit heavy but it was absolutely delicious. I'm talking as good as I've ever had delicious!!!! For our entrees she had the black grouper while I enjoyed the pan seared red snapper with sweet potato hash. Perfectly seasoned on both counts and cooked to perfection. Outstanding in every respect, these folks know how to cook. We enjoyed a bottle of Massolino Barolo. We had no room for dessert but this is our new go to spot in Wellesley. Amazing. read more

Went to Black and Blue for our anniversary and the staff made our dining experience truly special. We were greeted warmly and our server Tony was just spectacular. We were gifted a sparkling wine toast and ordered the caesar salad and crab fondue to start. The salad was not overly dressed which I really appreciate. The fondue had lots of crab chunks and these delicious deep fried things they called wontons, but they reminded me more of pita chips. For our main course we had the red snapper and the ribeye. Sides were broccolini and the hash browns. Loved the hash browns! They tasted like large, rectangular, upscale tater tots. Yum. The fish and the steak were cooked perfectly. We had to save room for dessert. The dessert menu had a few items I've never seen on a menu so I was intrigued. I ordered the banana cream trifle. It was like crème brûlée and banana pudding had a baby. Very delicious. The restaurant has a large bar area and the dining room is comfy yet booshie with a dash of library chic. Industrial, but warm and inviting at the same time. We had a great experience and highly recommend checking them out! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Sophisticated ambience without being heavy or corporate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent typical stake choices with a little wrinkle. Try the steak tartare appetizer. read more

The restaurant is fairly new located in the heart of Wellesley Center. The ambiance is nice , but it was quite loud the acoustics does seemed to absorb the sound of the voices and general sound. Place was very busy and the bar was very full! Service was very good! It was hard for us to hear what the waitstaff was saying for the specials that evening! Appetizers were very good. Tuna tartar and waygu meatballs! Small beet salad was fresh! My ribeye steak was a bit over done , i asked for Medium and also one of the order of fish was also overcooked a bit. Dessert was excellent , Creme brulee and chocolate bomb cake! Overall, was a very good experience! read more

Had an excellent meal at Black and Blue. Ribeye was well seasoned. Brussel Sprouts and Mushrooms were very tasty. The service was attentive and not intrusive. Overall, great meal. Would recommend and return again. Good steak houses can be pricey but I thought the value was good. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Gorgeous atmosphere but I was disappointed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No GF menu and they said that the lobster bucatini could be made with gluten-free pasta. There are many interesting and delicious GF pastas out there but instead they substituted with rigatoni which is nothing like bucatini. The sauce and lobster was delicious but I GF rigatoni never works right. read more

We ate there Saturday (10 19 24) evening; or tried to. How do you ruin a simple lobster tail? (Too salty to eat.) Or a chopped salad? (Ridiculously sparse.) Or a crab cake? (Too salty to eat.) Or FRENCH FRIES? (Cold AND too salty to eat) (AND I LOVE SALT ON EVERYTHING!) Or a martini? Watery and not cold enough? ( I ordered it with olives and rocks on the side. It arrived with neither._) I spoke to the "manager" on my way out, and he was unable to even maintain eye contact with me. He DEMONSTRATE TO ME how little he cared. Also, very loud. Steak wasn't bad; asparagus was soggy. Go to Smith and Walenski. They took my entree off the bill, but.... never again. Our waitress, Summer, however, was a delight. Goodnight, Irene. read more

Amazing restaurant!!! Went to celebrate my dad's birthday and the entire staff was beyond kind and accommodating. The service was excellent and the food was incredible!!!! Every course was fabulous! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun atmosphere- upscale and stylish yet so comfortable and relaxed at the same time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had such a wonderful experience and can't wait to go back!!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and design of the restaurant was impressive[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], location in downtown Wellesley can be hectic but on and off street parking is available close by. Server was generally attentive. For the price point the food (entree and sides) were average; 3 of 4 steaks weren't cooked to requested temp, with 2 needing further grill time as they were barely rare. One notable is the restaurant serves the steak on a super heated metal skillet (think iron skillet for fajitas). The only downside it continues to cook the meat while you're eating it, nice novelty but might also make it difficult getting the temp right on your steak. Staff was apologetic and a desert was provided free of charge which was nice but not a meaningful part of the bill. Not sure my experience represents the norm or exception that said there are many options in this category to choose from. read more

Dined at Black & Blue in Wellesley for the first and most likely the last time. We had high expectations going in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would give the atmosphere and service an 8/10. The service was friendly and responsive[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We tried one specialty cocktail, sweet and spicy, which I would rate a 4/10. The drink seemed to be missing something but the biggest issue was the lack of tequila. My wife actually asked if I had ordered a virgin. We moved on to appetizers, the crab & lobster fondue and the pork belly. The fondue was a dip not a fondue. It seemed like they forget to add the cheese when it was made. The pork belly was better than the fondue but nothing to write home about. Despite being in a party of four, neither of the two appetizers were finished. On to the main course, we ordered the red snapper, lobster bucatini(recommended by our server), filet, and a ribeye. we also ordered some sides but they were just average. The red snapper was by far the best of the meals. I would order that again. The lobster bucatini was bland and a major disappointment despite the lobster being perfectly cooked. The filet was good but the ribeye was a sad looking and underwhelming. For dessert we ordered the banana trifle which was fair. Maybe this was an off night for the kitchen. Unfortunately we will never know as it is highly unlikely we ever dine at this restaurant again. There are just too many better steak restaurants like Mooo and even Capital Grille. read more

Beautiful setting ... friendly welcome ... prompt service ... delicious steak and seafood! Special thanks to our sever Adam, our helper Molly, and the assistant general manager Andrea. We'll be back soon! read more

Had a great dinner with outstanding service . Tony was a friendly professional server and took care of all our needs !! Highly recommend!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is loud but decor appealing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tony was our server. He was gracious, attentive, knew the menu well and made great suggestions. I ordered the petite filet he had rib eye. My filet arrived on hot plate which made it continue to cook. I ordered medium which when it continued to cook on the plate while it rested a before it was served it was medium well by the time it arrived. Note to self next time I will order the steak on the rarer side. Sides of cauliflower and Mexican street corn were delicious. Will go back. Good local spot. Better than Smith and Wollenskys read more

I ordered grouper with a side of creamed spinach. The fish was very overcooked almost tough. It was on a huge bed of a vegetable medley with swipes of a very strong sauce that was not appealing but hard to avoid. The spinach was delicious but too soupy as if the spinach had released too much of its own moisture. I think the whole offering sat under the heat lamps too long. There were only two of us so our order was not long and complicated to coordinate and we both ordered fish. So typical timing of cooking is similar. This restaurant is very noisy and it was difficult to engage in conversation . The best part of the meal was my bourbon...neat with ice on the side...hard to mess that up. I may not come back although this is my second time and my first experience was excellent. Service was terrific. no complaints read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the salads and desserts! We ordered one of each salad and dessert between us all and were very happy. Plenty of places for steak to go to - not a far of the seasoning but happy they will adjust id you wish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I can't wait to go back and sit at the huge bar and get a salad and dessert![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A disappointing experience overall. Environment was beautiful and a few people served my table frequently, but food was very mediocre. The bread to start with was not even a bit warm. The sweet whipped butter was tastier than regular butter. Tuna tartare was ok but had way too much pink ginger in it. Crab cake tasted too mushy, raw oysters were not meaty, calamari was overcooked with more arugula than squid, and gulf grouper was chewy. I thought the vegetables accompanying the fish was the best part(artichokes). And the wasabi tobiko for oysters was a good idea. read more

I am currently on a work trip in Boston and my colleagues and I decided to stop by for dinner. We sure are glad we did!!! Excellent service, delicious food, and a beautiful restaurant! The waygu meatballs are the best I've ever had! I cannot wait to return next time I'm in Boston. read more

Totally knocked it out of the park! That "other" fancy steak place around the corner is toast.

Waiters very kind and friendly, also the food was amazing, was a little loud but the decor in the area was very interesting and appealing.

It was our first time there and we loved it. Our servers Shannon and Taran were fantastic, engaging, and attentive. The food was delicious and came out quickly! So excited to have Black & Blue so close to home. We will be back. read more