Black Trumpet Bistro is a charming, locally owned restaurant offering both classic Italian dishes and American cuisine with a strong Italian influence. The lunch menu features a variety of high-quality specialties, including the Chicken Caprese and the Halibut Sliders (my favs). Meals are served promptly and accurately, making it an excellent choice for those on a schedule or enjoying a quick midday break. Dinner offers an impressive selection of thoughtfully prepared entrées and satisfying pasta dishes. Each plate is beautifully balanced, flavorful, and crafted with care--guaranteed to satisfy your appetite while delighting the senses. Whether for lunch or dinner, Black Trumpet Bistro consistently delivers quality, comfort, and a welcoming dining experience. read more

I rate the food close to 5, service was a 3. We walked by this place the other day, after we had already eaten lunch, but it looked very inviting so we decided to try it. They open at 11am and we came before 11:30 and there was only 1 other couple seated. The waitress was very polite and friendly. We were seated quickly, given menus and water. One lady in our group can't eat gluten and has a few other allergies so she ask if she could eat the "soup of the day". Our waitress replied "I'm pretty sure". My friend asked if she was sure or pretty sure. She said she would check but never came back. Then the weird part happened. We had placed our orders, the other tables were now full, but nobody had food, except that one party that arrived before us. We assume there was some problem in the kitchen but she never came back to explain or apologize for the very long wait. Not to us, or anyone. When she eventually brought the food out, there was no apology or acknowledgement for the long wait. And she brought my friend a salad instead of the soup which she had inquired about. She did explain that she couldn't get an answer to her allergy question so she wanted to be safe. But wouldn't you tell the customer before just bringing the food? Anyway the food was all delicious!! I ordered the halibut sliders which were cooked perfectly. The "soup of the day" was okay but needed salt and pepper, which we requested. They brought us 2 pepper shakers, no salt. My wife had pasta bolognese which she loved. Her salad was bland. So overall the food was very good. The service was below par read more

Black Trumpet Bistro - Pasta bolognese - Italian Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

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Disappointing. Noon brunch for 2. Challenges: steak medallions ordered medium-rare, served medium (barely any pink. Home fries were tasty & tender but never saw a pan or flat top (zero color from grilling). Wins: Italian rice/sausage soup was lovely (needed a youch of salt). Veggie egglant portobello sandwich was lovely. Bloody mary & mimosa were superb. Service was good. Expected a higher level. read more

I have not been here before but I've only heard great things. That they are the most upscale restaurant in town. My second clue is that Yelp has a reserve button. Thank Goodness I reserved a place on the same week day for lunch. At 12:45P in this town, there is never a wait to get seated anywhere except maybe on a holiday weekend. When I arrived, the restaurant was full. I did not need to say a word, I was pointed to my table. I already knew what I wanted, the Steak & Blue salad. When you see steak medallion on the menu, it's their delicious teres major cut which is one step below filet mignon. Very very tasty salad. Great service. I celebrated an early Father's Day by also ordering a dessert. The creme brulee. The best I've ever had. What a fabulous restaurant. My only suggestion is to show the dessert options on the in restaurant and online menus. read more

Their waiters had a terrible attitude. And the food was mediocre. Mmmmm read more

Such a charming restaurant. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance. Small but very intimate. The service was good and the food was delicious. What we ordered: -Steamed Clams (especially loved that came with it) -Baked Brie -Caprese Classico (my favorite) -Special: Cavatappi pasta with bacon and scallops. Also their house foccacia paired with balsamic was amazing. We also had their house tiramisu, not the best tiramisu I've had and probably worth skipping next time. Definitely a great restaurant option next time I'm in town. read more

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Cute spot near shops in Brookings, Oregon. The sandwich could have used a little more whipped ricotta but it was good. The soup was tasty and warm. Cute waitress with good service. Nice area to check out if you're passing through or a local. read more

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We came to Black Trumpet Bistro for my birthday this year. We started with their Oysters Rockefeller, it was my first time trying them and they were to die for, just melt in your mouth deliciousness. Next the fellow ordered his usual steamer clams but these were no ordinary steamer clams the brine was so rich and flavorful and they came with a nice ciabatta. I ordered the scallops and pasta special, the scallops were succulent and juicy in a delicious sauce. I wasn't wild about the bread they serve on the side, but it was the only thing that wasn't absolutely top notch. I gotta tell you, I can't stop thinking about this meal, it was that good. The service, the atmosphere and the food, 5 stars all around. AND they gave me a piece of tiramisu by on accounta it was my birthday. read more

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Outstanding meal and exceptional service! The food was prepared perfectly. Our friendly wait staff was professional and had great knowledge of the menu items. She also possessed great charisma with a beautiful smile. read more

This place is completely my vibe. Small bistro, not too loud, warm and genuine service. This place knows they have good food, but rather than be pretentious about it, they are excited to show you. Really excellent Cioppino and Beef Stroganoff. The cioppino was loaded with seafood and veg. Loved the bite of fennel. Not overly spiced so the flavor of the shrimp, scallops, and fish shine. The stroganoff is made with goat cheese which was a delightful change for us. Served with pappardelle pasta, tender steak, and mushrooms, this dish was exceptional. Jamie, our server, kept tabs on us and offered good advice on what to order. The only drawback was the bread. Not focaccia, perhaps a peasant bread? It was a nice flavor, but fell apart so easily that it was difficult to dip in the olive oil and impossible to dip in the Cioppino. It certainly didn't detract from the meal. But, personal preference, it was the only element of the meal that we did not finish. Dessert was a creme brûlée of the day (Brown Sugar Bourbon) that had delicious caramel notes. If we lived in the area, we certainly would be regulars. read more

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The food here is always amazing with good service but if we are being honest... the desserts are what draws me in every time! Creme brulee and chocolate cake is the best!! read more

Very good good. Presentation was well executed. A tad bit pricey but worth the cost. I would definitely go back.

Wow!! Just traveling through Brookings and didn't know what to expect. We were so charmed and delighted by the Black Trumpet Bistro we went two nights in a row! They have a very welcoming and comfortable space. Service is great- high energy and enthusiastic. Cocktails amazing- especially The Bees Knees Lavender martini! Then- the food! Salmon with fennel and lentils was superb, and the special chicken thighs with white beans and candied bacon is the kind of dish you didn't know you craved! Everything seemed homemade and fresh. Will definitely return when visiting Brookings. read more

Food was not worth the money, not good at all. Swimming in oil! Alfredo was tasteless and more like milk sauce on noodles. Lasagna was obviously microwaved. Costco is better. Someone really needs to do better here. I would not advise it for the price for sure. Server was very good, Ambiance...well if you like a tight space and a screaming children..Noise level is not good. Not a private type five star place in my book. Save your money. read more

We were driving through Brookings and stumbled upon this place for lunch. Cute little downtown area, we came in right when they were changing over to the dinner menu. Our waitress was so nice, he was so attentive and explained the menu great. We ordered the baked brie, chili lime shrimp and caprese salad to start. All were yummy, my only complaint was the shrimp could've used more flavor. For entrees we got the stroganoff and the scallop special. Honestly the scallop special was not what I was hoping for, it came out more like a salad versus scallops with sautéed spinach, so that was a bummer. But the scallops were tasty and cooked well. The stroganoff was really amazing I loved the goat cheese with it. Definitely a nice spot with decent food and great service. read more

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Drove up from Klamath Ca for my birthday dinner, I was really hoping this place would be as amazing as the reviews since we had come a bit out of the way for a nice dinner. Honestly, blew us out of the water. We had the stuffed mushrooms to start that were so extremely flavorful but could still distinguish the mushroom taste from the stuffing. I had ordered the beat salad that was HUGE and was able to share between 3 people with some leftover. The bread was divine, the fresh herb flavor was amazing. I had the scallop special, was filling without being too much food. My aunt ordered the steak which again was HUGE and more than enough for 3 meals lol my boss ordered the prawns that she absolutely gushed over. The portions were more than enough and the flavors were perfect. I've been abstaining from drinking and it being my birthday I definitely partook in a couple drinks. The dirty martini was good, a little heavy on the brine but being a savory girl, it wasn't bad. The lavender bees knees martini however was perfect. I'm not huge on sweet drinks but the lemon and lavender paired perfectly with the sweetness without being overpowering. Everyone enjoyed their drinks so much. The atmosphere was cozy and the staff was phenomenal. Will definitely be going back read more

Black Trumpet Bistro - Italian Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

I could barely decide between the Steak Gorgonzola or the French Dip. I'm celiac (undiagnosed, but it's true), and I was told the Au Jus was gluten free. So, I went for that on the GF bun. It was amazing! Also, the playlist was Great food. Great atmosphere. Great music. read more

Black Trumpet Bistro - Rebekah and I enjoying amazing food and drinks!! - Italian Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

Amazing service! The space was quaint and romantic in mood -- definitely had that hole-in-the-wall/hidden gem kind of feel. Was recommended the lavender cocktail as they were out of the basil/mint spritz and was very happy w the suggestion. The steak was perfectly cooked and the serving was extremely generous. Same for the ravioli of the day which was portobello mushroom w brown butter. Would absolutely recommend for those passing through on the 101 read more

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Ohhhhh myyyy gooodness! Food is so good. I had the salad with steak. My husband had the scallops. Wonderful atmosphere, quick food, good workers. read more

Black Trumpet Bistro - Salad and steak - Italian Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

Super delicious food and cocktails, great atmosphere, awesome service, and extremely friendly and accommodating staff read more

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Happily amazed to find a good, high quality, Italian restaurant in Brookings Oregon. The food was fresh, local, and was prepared exactly as it should be. I had the scallops my wife had the salmon and both were absolutely excellent. We will go out of our way to come back here! read more

Great Food!! Service was excellent too!! We loved the clams and the ceasar Salad with Grilled shrimp.

Traveling with our dogs we always look for a restaurant that can accommodate them. We were staying in Gold Beach, Oregon and couldn't find any open/sit down restaurant that looked good. Drove to Brookings, Oregon and ate at the Black Trumpet Bistro. We were able to sit outside and the food and service was amazing!! There was one young man working all the tables and the bar. He did an absolutely phenomenal job and was kind and courteous even with working the whole restaurant alone! I think his name was Nicholas.We'll be back! read more

The food is excellent at this restaurant. A great menu and they have both wine/cocktails. The decor is simple but nice. The service was the only let down. It was a Saturday, we had reservations but there were tables not cleaned and the staff was slow to come to our table when we got seated with menus and slow to take our order. One person to clear/clean tables help with water/silverware could easily make the difference in service level. The food definitely makes up for the wait and slow staff. read more

Oysters Rockefeller served cold, raw. Then, the second time, one was cooked, and two were hot but not cooked. (You be the judge). Vegetarian chily served lukewarm. Then, the second time hotter, but terribly tasting, could not eat. Ribeye steak ordered medium. This surprised me by how good it was because I had given up on this 1 star disaster of a cook. The steak was enjoyable, and so was the gorgonzola cream sauce served with it. This steak was better, in fact, than the one I had the night before at Kismet's Landing in Reedsport. I admire the servers who had to buffer the complaints (also table left of me) ...always pleasant. As for ambiance, I had a table where I sat in a ceiling spotlight. Other tables were just like this but not all. Sitting in the spotlight is stressful rather than relaxing or cozy, so there is that. What kind of rating should this be if the food is across the whole bandwidth of ratings...? I'm not sure, but I will not go back for one out of three.... so.... read more

Black Trumpet Bistro - Fresh baked bread served with a balsamic vinegarette - Italian Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

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Stopped in for a quick dinner and sat at the bar seats since we had no reservation and it was valentines weekend, we got the pork belly and polenta app and that was the star, the polenta was so cheesy and the red pepper relish was the perfect balance of acidity. Our server was friendly and our meal came out quickly. Small place but cozy and would recommend. read more

Black Trumpet Bistro - Mare e monti - Italian Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

Exquisite food, drinks and service in a friendly, casual ambience. This place is a favorite for birthdays and other happy occasions. You need to make reservations at least three days in advance. Seating is limited. read more

Came over to Brookings for a mini vacation and lucked into this place. Amazing food!! We had the Oregon Harvest salad with hazelnuts and cranberries. Yummm! Hubby had Beef stroganoff and I had lasagna. House merlot wine was an extra large poor and only $8. And very good wine also. We decided to share both entrees and couldn't decide which was better. Both so so good!!Chocolate cake for dessert. Not a complaint from either of us. We will make this a yearly trip. read more

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I came here for lunch over Easter weekend. It's a small restaurant located on the Main Street of Brookings. I arrived at 11:30 and it was already half full and it seems to be mostly a locals enjoying the food there. By the time I left around 12:30 it was starting to become more packed I had the maple bacon burger with pasta side and it was excellent - it's most definitely a top notch beef burger with bacon and some excellent dressing They had a wonderfully selections of wines read more

Black Trumpet Bistro - Entrance - Italian Near Me - Brookings, Oregon

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Great food and the service was excellent. Dining area is smaller and it's a bit expensive, but worth it.

Not up to the hype. Flavors just weren't very good, more average which isn't great for an upscale place. Given the pricing. Very pretty place though and excellent service. read more

Seafood, pasta, steak... Service was fantastic! Lacey was welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Small intimate dining space with finer dining options at a higher pricing tier. The steamed clams in the spicy broth were delicious. I preferred the herbed bread appetizer to the bread served with the clams though. The online menu did not match the menu at the location. Desserts are smaller portions and not worth the price in my opinion. Reservations recommended. read more

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Excellent food and small nice dining atmosphere. Very small bar for waiting for a table but not much more. Good wine choices and dessert was amazing. Everything I've had here is good! read more

Was here for Thanksgiving. Juicy turkey was amazing. Staff works hard. Food arrived quickly.

The food was divine and the service was swift. We had a reservation which I believe is important as the restaurant is rather small.

The Black Trumpet was 10/10, definitely order the pork belly and polenta, it was smoky, sweet and so so good! read more

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We loved it all! The service was warm and welcoming and our waiter was a pleasure. Our food was delicious, it was truly one of the best meals I'd had in a long time. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the gorgonzola sauce was to die for, so yummy. The other 2 dishes were the medallions of beef and a chicken marsala that they said was very good and we all shared a delicious tiramisu. They had a nice wine selection to pick from. 10/10!! A wonder dining experience at a cozy table with friends whether your dining with friends or on a date the ambiance is perfect. I highly recommend you give them a try, enjoy read more

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Nice small restaurant, waitress very nice, food good, but small portion for the price.

Service was very nice. I think the steak in the steak salad should be sliced up/cut up for guests. three big round chunks of steaks were difficult to cut on top of a salad. Kinda ruined the meal for me. read more

The food and service was fantastic! Hope to stop by again next year on my way through Brookings.