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    Black-Eyed Sally's

    3.8 (702 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Barbara B.

    Delicious dinner! We haven't been here in years but it was a trip down memory lane. The inside looks basically the same as it did 20 years ago. Not sure why it's taken so long to return. Six of us all thoroughly enjoyed our meals.,The fried green tomatoes had a great crunch and deviled eggs melted in our mouths.My fried chicken dinner will feed me for two more meals. $25.00 seemed expensive , but the portion validated the price. I haven't enjoyed chicken that tasty in years. It came with a large side of Mac and cheese. I asked for green beans instead of collards and was not disappointed . My husband loved his brisket sandwich. Likewise, the jambalaya and grits and shrimp were also winners. Music was just starting when we left for our play. We will not wait so long to return.

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    Loretta M.

    Nothing dissatisfying about this spot. Our waitress today was Kay. She was fun, kind, and a perfect hostess Our food was absolutely amazing. Love the Memphis Dry Rub ribs. The cornbread is the best around. Don't pass on it.

    Iced coffee
    Tiffany J.

    Went for brunch on Father's Day. We didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar. The Bartenders were attentive, great attitudes and thorough. The food was an amazing and the drinks were great. The music was great. They started brunch with DJ Craig G and he was amazing. I will be back !!!

    Jill L.

    Fun vibe with live music on a Thursday night! I ordered a plate with ribs, pulled pork, hot link and cheesy grits and subbed collard greens for the red beans and rice. The food was pretty good! The ribs were tasty with the bbq sauce and the pulled pork was tender and well seasoned. The grits were my favorite! So cheesy with a good bite. The collards were a little on the salty side. Cornbread was dry but nice to have.

    Gumbo with Pulled Pork Sandwich
    Claudy C.

    Great friendly staff. It was a lot of seating around 3pm on a Sunday. I got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of gumbo. The sandwich was delicious but the gumbo was a disappointment. I was hoping for better. Got a glass of cider beer and everything was good. I recommend their pork for sure.

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    RA J.

    Jazz Hands, Happy Tummies, and Slightly Confused Grits Black-Eyed Sally's in Hartford is like stepping into a Louisiana daydream -- all the jazz, warmth, and cornbread your heart could want! The vibe is chef's kiss, the service is super friendly, and even the bathrooms are so clean they could host a second dinner service. I got the shrimp & grits, which were good but felt like they were missing a little "Bayou magic." The shrimp were generous, but the grits had a few rebellious lumps that didn't get the smooth memo. My buddy went for the BBQ chicken and ribs combo, expecting smoky, marinated goodness -- but Sally's version of BBQ was more "sauce it and send it." Still tasty, just not what he had pictured. The cornbread, though... oh my goodness. Sweet, soft, and gone in 60 seconds. The atmosphere is cozy, full of soul, and I definitely need to come back when the live music starts up because I feel like that's when Sally really starts to swing. Final verdict: 3.5 stars for the food, 4.2 for everything else, call it a solid 4 and a guaranteed good time.

    4 Piece Southern Fried Chicken Plate
    Jen T.

    I enjoyed the food overall, the cornbread and mac and cheese were incredible! The chicken was decent but I wouldn't order it again. The serving size was too big and I don't like wasting food. I did not like the collard greens...they needed more flavor. If you go, make sure you have a lot of time. The service was sooooo slow. Our waiter was very nice but messed up a few things with our order and bill. It's a cool vibe inside and they have live music which is nice.

    Cornbread
    Sonya M.

    This was my first time eating at Black eyed Sally's. I have to say I was so impressed. I loved the theme and the food options were great. We started our meal with friend green tomatoes and deviled eggs. The deviled eggs were not my cup of tea. The texture of the eggs was off and the bacon was too hard for my taste. The yolk filling was good however. The fried green tomatoes were ah-mazing. The tomatoes were thick and juicy, yet the outside was sooo crunchy. And the dip had a nice zing to it. The cornbread was sweet and moist. With very generous portions. I'm not a fan of cornbread but I would order this and take some home. It came with a whipped butter that was sweet as well. We all ordered Shirley temples and the waitress was nice and brought my son extra cherries at his request. I ordered the jambalaya which wowww. It was good. The chicken while not boned was so tender and seasoned throughout. There were chunks of veggies and even some okra yayyyy. I would describe the veggies as 'al dents' they still had a pleasant texture which I loved. The sausage didn't over power and the rice was perfectly tender. It was lunch time and the portion size was enough to take home to enjoy. And enjoy I did, the second day the flavors were even more impressive. My son had the barbecue wings and fries. He said the wings were not tender enough for him. But I can tell you I loved the sauce. My sister ordered the shrimp and catfish poboy. She enjoyed it and again the lunch sized poboy was huge. It came with gumbo which she wasn't a fan of because she doesn't like okra. The desert she wanted was sold out unfortunately - must be good I'm thinking so sorry I don't think I took a pic of that menu. All in all it was a good experience. The youngest part of our party was 10 and he thoroughly enjoyed the cornbread and butter.

    Cornbread
    Kim V.

    Black-Eyed Sally's is a BBQ and southern cooking restaurant that has been operating for two decades in an 100 year old building. The decor was bright and soulful; there were paintings of artists, folk art, and blues memorabilia on the walls. They also have live music; the genre of music they host are jazz, blues, and rock. My family and I actually stumbled upon this after exploring Hartford. We were lured by the music and bright colors. We were seated and a waitress came by to take our orders. The restaurant was packed and spacious. I ordered a Sally's Hurricane drink; it had passion fruit and 4 different rums; this drink was so good! It reminded me of a scorpion bowl. First off, I wanted everything on the menu, it was so hard to decide. For my meal, I got the low country shrimp and grits; it had 7 sauteed jumbo shrimps over cheddar cheese grits with small bits of andouille sausage. One word, AMAZING. The shrimps were fresh and I loved the sausage and green pepper combo in the grits. It also came with corn bread and sweet butter. My child had Mac and cheese, which was delicious. My husband was not hungry so he ordered a dessert, the chocolate brownie mousse cake. Everything was delicious! It would've have been 5 stars but our server was just okay. She was missing for a while when we wanted to ask for the check and to go boxes; she also forgot our child's straw, which I got up to the bar to get myself. Also, when we asked what types of juices they got, she responded with a snarky "everything?". Other than that, the food and ambiance was great. I look forward to going back to try out their other food menu items!

    Country Collard Greens
    Amanda W.

    I was surprised this meal was so delicious but also this bbq restaurants actually did so well I am so happy we tried here. The ribs was smoked, with the house made bbq sauce? hello yummy. The fried chicken was juicy and so crispy! The side dishes coleslaw and collard greens was my fav too and i usually do not like coleslawZ at all. The collard green was a bit spicy, delicious. Even the salad was so good bc that dressing was so light and completed the greens together. Friendly servers and free corn bread!! Bathroom is two stall and one sink with a paper towel dispenser.

    Chan N.

    Stop by Black-Eyes Sally's before going to a show at the Bushnell. It was a 9 min walk away from the theater, not too bad if it is a nice day out. It was around lunch time and we just wanted a quick bite to eat before the show started. Inside was nicely decorated and spacious. I enjoy the New Orleans theme. There wasn't much customers in at the time. It took awhile for the hostess to come from the back to get us seated. We got seated at the booth. We order some burgers as we wanted a quick bite. It took quite a bit for the burgers to come out. The burger was average nothing too special but it was good. The waitress was nice and attentive. Maybe next time I will try some of their bbq.

    Mia L.

    Who doesn't love jazz music on a Wednesday night? I've been to Black Eyed Sally's for lunch and dinner, but never on jazz night--until now. It's a fun experience, watching others jam along with the talented musicians while enjoying a meal. What a great time! The atmosphere is definitely more laid-back, with dim lighting and candles on the tables, creating a cozy vibe. My longtime friend treated me to dinner, so here we are. I had a big plate filled with brisket, chicken, and BBQ ribs, while my friend enjoyed the brisket platter. For dessert, we went all out with a delicious blueberry peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream--no complaints here! Our server, Ava, was incredibly welcoming and sweet. She recommended something new for me to try, and it was spot on, thanks to her knowledgeable suggestion. If you're ever in the Downtown Hartford area, I highly recommend giving Black Eyed Sally's a try. There's also a patio area for outdoor dining if the weather's nice!

    Rick S.

    These folks were great hosts of my friends birthday party in October. Everyone had such a blast and the food and staff was over the top. Great drinks that came recommended by the wait staff. Knowledge and professionalism were impressive!

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