Wow! What a wonderful experience. The food is spectacular, artfully crafted, each ingredient is purposeful and balances each dish. I really enjoyed everything. We had the Gouda gruyeres, the beet dish, chicken entree, and sea bass. Omg! So wonderful! We also had the two vodka cocktails and they were great as well. read more

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The food is always amazing. My favorite is the chicken wings and the little gem salad! The service is impeccable. And the drinks are out of this world. Its atmosphere is a chill vibe. Definitely worth it! read more

We've been several times , and it's always beyond amazing. This time we went to celebrate our wedding anniversary. From the service, to the bartenders, and chefs . . . Everything is an elevated experience. Thank you for a great evening. read more

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Highly highly recommend. Came here for my sister's birthday and the food was amazing. We did the chefs specials menu and every dish just kept getting better and better. Main course was a delicious ribeye cooked just how we asked. Drinks were cute and on the stronger side. Small place so definitely make a reservation. Service was good. Attentive but not overbearing. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Heard so much about Blackbird online, finally decided to try them out for an early dinner. Street parking only, all spots taken at 5:30 so parked on a side street about 1/2 mile away. Immediately liked the intimate casual vibe, although the small dark space got noisy as the evening progressed. Service was briskly efficient on a busy Saturday evening. Blackbird has an eclectic drink menu; since I'm on a smoky mezcal kick lately I got the "Davy Crochet" which was good but a mite bitter for my tastes. The one page menu is divided into "Small Plates" (aka tapas) and "Large Plates". We shared the Little Gem salad, loved the combo of lightly dressed greens, shaved pecorino cheese and fresh sweet dates. Lamb chops were superb and tender - hope so at $27 for just two of them! (I ordered the chops based on Blackbird's Facebook post of the dish showing four chops, guess that was a double portion lol). Partner loved his house-made gnocchi filed with ricotta cheese and mushrooms. My Montauk black sea bass was nicely crisped but very salty, a skimpy piece for the price even by Manhattan standards - definitely so for Wantagh. The flourless chocolate cake with ice cream dessert was the star of the evening. A generous slice of rich chocolatey goodness with warm chocolate oozing from the middle, topped with vanilla ice cream. Ridiculously good! I would definitely return just for that cake! read more

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I love this restaurant. When you first walk in, the restaurant is on the smaller side but the tables are spaced out nicely. The room is dimly lit. For starters we had the LITTLE GEM LETTUCE SALAD which I thought was fantastic. The dressing was superb. Next we had the SWEET CORN AGNOLOTTI. The sauce again was amazing and very light. We had the RISOTTO with summer vegetables, black summer truffles, parmigiano crisp. I'm not a big risotto fan, but the sauce was really great. Next we had the MONTAUK BLACK SEA BASS which was just good in my opinion. Not sure if I would get again. Finally we had ROASTED ORGANIC CHICKEN. The spice rub was really great, jerk spice, carolina gold rice, chimichuri. Fabulous. I've been back once again already. Although a little expensive, I think the food is fresh and excellent. read more

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Cute neighborhood spot. We shared a couple of cocktails and got the short rib pasta and burger as our mains. Both were pretty tasty. read more

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No parking, really tough to get into, even with an 8PM Reservation, we were seated at 8:30. drinks by 9, food by 945. You get the drift. Overall the food was excellent, wine selections were on point. But I think the slow pace of service, and timing of everything, left me saying that we don't need to run back here. read more

We dined here with our kids 12 and 14 and convinced them to do the chefs tasting menu ($95/pp) with us. So glad we did, fantastic meal, perfectly cooked, flavorful, well seasoned dishes. They were creative yet still accessible for our children to enjoy. My favorite dish was the steak served with the most delicious jus, cooked perfectly! Some 2nd place ties were the tuna tostada, and the spaghetti cacio e Pepe. Desert was hands down the shining star with the bread pudding which tasted quite a bit like my pouding chomeur, otherwise known as "poor man's pudding". The drinks were fantastic as well. I tried the Davy Crochet and the Oak tree, hubby had Rendez-Voodoo and One of the Boys. All 4 were delicious, however my favorite was the Davy Crochet . The kids tried the mocktails and really enjoyed Happy Together which was quite sweet and refreshing. Sudden Moves was also enjoyed. Would highly recommend, for a date or family outings. read more

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Came in for a date night with my wife after getting a gift card years prior for my birthday that I finally got to use. Because my wife has a fish allergy, we opted to not get the tasting menu for our first time just to see what this local place had to offer. Restaurant is on the smaller side, but with the dimly lit lighting its atmosphere is a vibe. Started with cocktails and they were very good. We did get more than one, and my second cocktail was not very good, and they were VERY accommodating and did take it back and get me another. We opted for a bunch of small plates, as they are "tapas style" - we got the chicken wings, gruyeres, and hummus, with an order of the cacao e Pepe and ravioli (my wife wanted to try). Service was very good, but -1 star because of the price. I'm not 100% sure I'd return, as I wasn't blown away by the food (especially for what we paid for it), but willing to give it another chance since I've heard that the menu changes regularly. read more

Blackbird Kitchen And Cocktails - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Wantagh, New York

Consistently excellent food. Smaller menu that changes with the season but always delicious. I ordered the kale Cesar salad for an appetizer. Perfectly chopped and just the right amount of dressing. For my entree I had the TAGLIATELLE and the black truffles were shaved for me at the table. Perfect portion with excellent fresh pasta. My date had the roasted organic chicken and loved it. The cocktails are always delicious. We worked our way through a few different old fashioneds and some seasonal ones with cranberry. Perfect for a date night but I highly suggest calling for reservations bc on a Friday night, even the bar was packed. Cute dim lighting with candles in the table. I do not suggest bringing kids read more

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Food is still good. However, tonight, I always wanted to try "the burger" with what looks like hand cut fries from russet potatoes. The burger was great. The fries.... I watched them sit on "the pass". Order of operations should be "Fries wait for nothing". Let the burger sit while the fries are finishing. I watched the fries sit in their silver cups for almost four minutes (at least) as the rest of the order was put together. I asked the server if they could be freshened up. She dismissed the request and offered to do something if I made a second request. The fries had lost all internal moisture by this point. Guessing they double fry, which is fine, if they're timed properly. The fries were the only thing left on the table and the server didn't show up again until a dessert menu was dropped off. Yes, this seems awfully trivial you say. But a) I made the request and it was not considered and b) the promise from the server to follow up was a BS one. If we're splurging on fries, from an above average kitchen, why can't they at least be ok? Rant over. And I'm hopeful this can be fixed. read more

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One word: Wow! My cousin took me here for a belated birthday dinner. We were hoping to do the Chef's tasting menu, but you need a party of four people to be able to do a Chef's tasting. This didn't stop us from ordering almost everything on the menu to have our own Chef's tasting. Where do I even begin? Let's start with our drinks. They are known for their cocktails and their different types of old fashions. I've never seen a half a drink menu dedicated to just different types of old fashions. I tried the Milk and Honey old fashion, and it was perfect. It even came with one of those large block ice cubes which, I believe, prevents the drink from being watered down. It wasn't too sweet and you could still taste the deliciousness of the Bourbon. This was a great start to the evening! Our next course consisted of a bunch of different small plates, as we wanted to try literally everything. Here's a quick breakdown: -Zucchini Crespelles, super light and airy like a zeppole only with zucchini -Crispy Organic Chicken Wings, I only had one because it was a bit too spicy for me but still super tasty -Heirloom Tomato Salad, simple yet will always be one of my favorite dishes. This one definitely didn't disappoint -Beet Salad, with watermelon, feta and a red wine vinaigrette. I usually don't care for beets, because of their earthiness but I gobbled this right up!! -Hollander Mussels, they were HUGE! The broth was soooo flavorful For our main course we went the pasta route. We ordered the spaghetti which was Cacio e Pepe style and it was out of this world. And if I didn't think it could get better, then I tried the Sweet Corn Agnolotti with chorizo. I wish I could eat this every week! We also put in a special request to try the potato salad that came with the NY Strip. They were kind enough to bring out a small plate and I couldn't believe how good this POTATO SALAD was!! I can't even believe they let us try it. We closed the meal out with their bread pudding. Could you believe I still had room for anything else? This was the perfect conclusion to our evening. The service was superb! The tables are partitioned and there aren't many tables to begin with so you will feel safe with the amount of people dining inside. Finally, something to note: their menu is seasonal, so keep a look out for menu changes. No matter what you order, I assure you it will be delicious! read more

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Wife, kids (12 and 14) and I went to Blackbird Kitchen & Cocktails this evening - beautiful decor, amazing service and fantastic food/dessert and cocktails. We did the tasting menu and it did not disappoint- delicious way to try the menu and perfect portions. read more

Blackbird Kitchen And Cocktails - Tasting Menu June 8, 2024 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Wantagh, New York

Just returned. Had a great meal. Excellent food. Downside was the service. Waitstaff no issues. We had leftovers and the busser did not send me home with my food. Very disappointing. I was very specific. Check the take home bag and if that doesn't apply to you then enjoy. I am pissed at the dude w the big curly hair that deprived me of great leftovers read more

The atmosphere is dark and cozy, with a long bar with plenty of seats. Food is innovative and plated with care. We have tried most of the dishes and have not been disappointed. read more

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Food is great but sadly the staff there are not! multiple times I've been there and they are just not friendly at all. Its always busy in there so I guess they don't feel like they have to be nice and provide actual friendly service. read more

Overall everything we tried was delicious. The place is smaller than we expected so I recommend making a reservation. We had the chicken meatballs, the butternut squash risotto, the sweet corn agnolotti, and the burger. We shared everything. For drinks I just had a glass of white wine and hubby had the face to face which tasted and smelled so good. For dessert we had the bread pudding which was yum too. The table next to us was raving about the cheesecake. Dimmed lighting, good music, and our waitress was super helpful. Look forward to coming back. read more

The food small tapas style. Never had a bad meal here. Bar tenders are top notch. Best old fashions around. Servers and whole staff very attentive Cons: small, hard to get into and on the pricey side of reasonable read more

Great cocktail list. I had a mezcal with bitters and Chile it was excellent. My friend had one with Prosecco and really enjoyed as well. The food was just ok.... Gruyère cheese sticks didn't taste like anything to me. The mussels were just ok. The waitress was like you have to get pasta it's the best.... Well it's not. We had the short rib pasta. Tasted like my mom's stew we ate as kids. The pasta was Al dente and cold. We said one and done. I will say for a Wednesday evening the restaurant was packed so maybe we just missed something. Also reservations are needed even on a Wednesday read more

Blackbird Kitchen And Cocktails - Cocktails - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Wantagh, New York

Been here a dozen times, food is overall good and drinks are a step up from any bar or pub so if you are looking for good drinks and food definitely worth it and i recommend, with disclosure. The place is just too small. Our last visit was my last. They sat us at 630 with a previous made reservation with only 1/5 of the tables filled, place was empty. They put us directly next to the bar and ice machine, with an empty restaurant. The server was not friendly, and then actually forced us to order (at a Tapas style restaurant) all our food at once because "it gets busy, thats what the kitchen wants" - not joking, this is the response i got. I was done at that point and should have left given her lack of enthusiasm but we moved forward in our blitz of a meal and then when we asked for a drink they have had on the menu for years it got better. Drink wasnt on menu currently (they make whatever you ask, except when you have this server apparently). She offered visible distaste for our request... My biggest issue is we were sat, fed, pissed off, completely disappointed and out the door in 41 minutes. Thats not an exaggeration i discussed this with the hostess on the way out. Moral: if you can tolerate being a sardine and being rushed out while being told how to order your meal, you will get good drinks and food (just stick to the menu or you are playing Roullete with your server ‍. Good food for the most part, good drinks, but ambiance and closet feeling too much for me. read more

GREAT food GREAT ambiance GREAT drinks GREAT servers My only problem is that every single time we dine here, we are pushed out so they can turnover. Every time! We usually sit at the bar and order a bunch of different things to share while sampling a bunch of different drinks. Every single time, about 90 minutes into being there, they push closing out the bill. It's clear that the staff is instructed to do this so I can't say the service is bad. But when spending $150 per person on 4 drinks and sharing a bunch of food including a $75 pasta, you shouldn't be rushed. I find this so bizarre & it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I know several other people that have the same experience. I just kept hoping it would change. For such a great place they should strongly consider lightening up! read more

The food was excellent. I watched my car get towed from across the street and I just let it happen. I just could not put my fork down.

Drinks were overly sweet and wings were not bad , Also they sat us in a separate section that was open and private then someone told the hostess we couldn't sit their so they sat us right next to a couple while there were many open seats in a more private area. We could hear the couple eat and full conversation while the place wasn't busy at all . read more

Blackbird Kitchen And Cocktails - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Wantagh, New York

First time and we were blown away. Staff were pleasant and friendly and the food was delicious and plated beautifully. It was cozy and intimate, a perfect setting for us as we were celebrating our anniversary. Below are the dishes we ordered and let's say, we cant wait to return!! read more

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Went to Blackbird last night for our choice of Valentines Weekend for dinner, and it was a fun time, there were some hits and misses so I'll break it down overall. Made a reservation weeks ago on OpenTable, this restaurant is pretty intimate, you walk in and see a huge bar, and tables setup with plastic barricades for Covid safety, which I much appreciated, and would be looked at as a good choice for a date night. So rezzies are a must, otherwise you're sitting at the bar. Our server was friendly, she may have been on the newer side when asking for recommendations she was very candid about what the food was, the size, how much to get, asking how hungry you were etc. didn't have much help on drink selection tho in pointing in the right direction, didn't matter tho. We went in on the drinks, we both had 3 each, all different types. At the end of the day they were just okay. 1) Across The Sea- 6/10 2) Little Fool- 4/10 3) Something Galaxy (forgot the name) - 9/10 The food also was alright, nothing too crazy to write home about. Chicken Meatballs were savory, sauce wasn't too flavorful, decent portion size tho so a nice app to share. Kale Cesar was very good, zesty, fresh, citrus'y, and good croutons to go with it. The Tuna is overrated, 25 bucks for 4 pieces of fish is not worth it, but the sauce that comes with it is great, got some of that for dipping with the fries for the burger we split. The burger= beefy and juicy, great meat to bread ratio and a solid choice, happy we went that way. The part that annoyed me at the end, that I didn't see until after we left was the small print on the bill that added an extra 4% on Credit Cards, which wasn't announced or told to guests prior to dining, which would have been much appreciated and I would have paid cash. I understand 1-2 percent, but 4 is a little much. Overall 3 apps, 1 main, and 6 drinks out the door was about 190 after tip, I expected to drop around 200 for the dinner anyway, but that's my thoughts on that. I do appreciate what the chef is doing though, fancy fair, Ironchef table vibes, upscale with craftsmanship. But other places on the island excel just slightly more. read more

My husband and I decided to have a date night and made reservations to Blackbird on OpenTable. It was a Friday night and it wasn't that busy. They put up plexiglass dividers between tables for the safety and health of patrons. We ordered the hummus and wings from the small plates menu. They were both good. I would say the wings were better than the hummus. I've had better hummus at other restaurants. For the big plates, we both got the sea bass. It came with a delicious sauce and a corn salsa. For dessert, we ordered the flourless chocolate came with house-made vanilla ice cream. It was rich, decadent, and delicious. The staff was super nice. Our waitress was Deidre and she was very attentive and sweet. Not sure if we would come here again though because of the prices. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants on Long Island. They run seasonal menus, everything is always fresh and delicious. The menus are small but you can tell this is because they focus on quality over quantity. Great craft cocktails as well. Make a reservation though, since they are small and get busy. read more

Ambience was pleasant, service was superb and the food was fresh and delicious! Best cucumber salad I've ever had- really tasted like it came from someone's garden! read more

Always something new on the menu, attentive servers Had the key lime pie last visit, delicious! read more

I would recommend the Casio e pepe pasta and the kale salad. Sweet date spot. Nice size bar . Parking was a little difficult.

We love the food choices & the staff & owners are great. Excellent drinks & dessert as well. If we could give more stars we would.

Food was amazing. What you would expect from a Manhattan bistro. Service was attentive and was always available. Went on a Tuesday night and all the tables were taken. This is a sign of consistency. Small place with just the right level of chatter. Quiet enough so you can speak to your partner but loud enough that you are not distracted by the conversation at the next table. Blackbird blew away our expectations and landed on our restaurant rotation. read more