Jess and I recently spent a date night at Blackwall Barn & Lodge, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the bar atmosphere struck a great balance between upscale and welcoming. The main dining room was beautifully designed and definitely delivered on the lodge-inspired aesthetic. While some of the décor leans a little heavily into the lodge theme, the overall ambiance is warm, elegant, and perfect for a special night out. The food was outstanding--perfectly prepared, full of flavor, and well worth the visit. Every part of the meal felt thoughtfully executed, and the service complemented the experience nicely. The only downside is the price. This is definitely a place that can make your wallet feel a little lighter. That said, the quality of the food, drinks, and atmosphere made it feel worthwhile. Overall, Blackwall Barn & Lodge delivered a memorable date-night experience, and despite the higher price point, Jess and I are already planning our next visit. read more

You gotta spend some money here. Pricey, however, the food is phenomenal. Everything was delicious. The dim lighting the ambience of the restaurant was incredible. The next time I go, I definitely want to sit by one of the fireplaces. They do have a prime rib night. read more

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Went there last night. First of all, the location is absolutely beautiful - such a positive add to the N. Wilmington area. Comfortable spacious seating in a lodge setting. Our server Nicholas was wonderful. We shared the crab dip appetizer. I had lemon chicken linguine, and my husband had the shrimp scampi. All were absolutely delicious. The only slight drawback is I would comment that the crab dip was a bit too small. We will be back soon! read more

The inside of this establishment was impeccable! We were greeting by an amazing host named Paul who seated us as soon as our party arrived. It was about 12 of us and we had a great time. Marquita was our server and she took great care of us. I order the Chesapeake pasta as my entree and it was delicious!!! I love that this is a scratch kitchen and look forward to coming back again! read more

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We had Aleah and our food and service was excellent. We had a semi large group and we enjoyed the biscuits they gave us (cheddar bay). Half price burgers are Monday nites. My burger was excellent. My wife had the salad and duck fat fries and she loved them. Her drinks were perfect too. Will definitely be back. read more

Alyssa was great! Food was delicious. Love the environment. We had homemade pasta, seafood, lamb, and prime rib. Yum! Started with the flaming dip, which was tasty and just the right amount. Will be back! read more

Baby whenever I come back I need Brandon everytime . He was an AMAAAAAAZING host 10 /10

Surprised to see negative reviews, this place is great! It is a little difficult to find. It's behind the "Wonder" food restaurant but navigation takes you to AstraZeneca. The restaurant is simply beautiful, very high ceilings and a "lodge" feel hence the name lodge in the title. The drinks were excellent and the table favorite was the blood orange fusion (pictured). The service was great, food excellent, and ambience was amazing. There was a live fire to warm the restaurant up. The manager gave us a tour of the restaurant and they also have a beautiful banquet hall, perfect for weddings and private events. Overall, excellent experience and will return. The only negatives were the bread was too salty and fries a bit too salty but still overall good. This restaurant just opened - so I'm looking forward to seeing how it evolves! read more

Service was fantastic (thank you Roula). Food was good and a great atmosphere. Slight downside was the noise. Other than that, a great experience. read more

Roxy did a great job. Very nice brunch buffet with good verity and omelette station. read more

Marquita is so friendly and attentive. I have become a regular because of her. The restaurant has also become a favorite. read more

I wanted to celebrate Father's Day with my husband at The Blackwall Barn & Lodge, and unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing and fell far below the standard we expected. While the food was mediocre at best and overpriced, the most concerning issue was the lack of service and management engagement throughout our visit. During our meal, we observed the manager checking in with and acknowledging nearly every table around us, yet our table was repeatedly overlooked. This noticeable lack of attention left us feeling ignored and undervalued as paying guests. As we were leaving, I politely asked why our table had been skipped. The response we received was unprofessional and dismissive, further reinforcing our dissatisfaction with the evening. For a special occasion such as Father's Day, we expected a significantly higher level of hospitality, attentiveness, and managerial oversight. Instead, we left disappointed by the quality of the food, the poor service, and the overall lack of care shown during our visit. I am bringing these concerns to your attention with the expectation that they will be taken seriously, thoroughly reviewed, and addressed appropriately. No guest should leave your establishment feeling disregarded in the manner that we did. I would prefer an option to leave a zero star rating! Sincerely, T. Turner read more

My wife treated me to Father's Day dinner at The Blackwall Barn & Lodge, and unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing and fell far below the standard we expected. While the food was mediocre and overpriced, the most concerning issue was the lack of service and management engagement throughout our visit. During our meal, we observed the manager checking in with and acknowledging nearly every table around us, yet our table was repeatedly overlooked. This noticeable lack of attention left us feeling ignored and undervalued as paying guests. As we were leaving, my wife politely asked why our table had been skipped. The response we received was unprofessional and dismissive, further reinforcing our dissatisfaction with the evening. For a special occasion such as Father's Day, we expected a significantly higher level of hospitality, attentiveness, and managerial oversight. Instead, we left disappointed by the quality of the food, the poor service, and the overall lack of care shown during our visit. I am bringing these concerns to your attention with the expectation that they will be taken seriously, thoroughly reviewed, and addressed appropriately. No guest should leave your establishment feeling disregarded in the manner that we did. Sincerely, Al Turner read more

Back in December, my family decided to visit Blackwall to celebrate my birthday in January. We had to wait until reservations opened up on 1/16, and made them for the 24th at 6:30. Two of my kids arrived at 6:15 pm, advised the hostess, and got drinks at the bar. The rest of us arrived at 6:25 pm, let the hostess know, and joined them at the bar, but there were no seats available in the bar area. We had nowhere to stand because they had given up the 2 seats at the bar, thinking we would be seated soon, and it was zero degrees outside, so that wasn't an option. At 7:10, we were told our table was ready, and at 7:15, they crammed the 6 of us into a booth. Three of the party are over 6'2, so this was very tight and uncomfortable. The manager did apologize for the wait and comped 3 appetizers, but that just wasn't enough to make us ever want to visit again. I spent the entire meal jammed into a tiny corner against the wall. We also spent a lot of time with empty drinks and empty water glasses. We shared brussels sprouts, fried lobster, and crab dip. I ordered the scallop and shrimp risotto, which was tasty. RJ said his steak was "good" but gave this place a 1 for the experience. When we were asked if we wanted another round or dessert, the answer was no. I'm bumping to a 2 because at least the wait was recognized, and we did get 3 free appetizers. read more

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I fully admit this review is because the brunch menu was not for me. I say that because, for a $50 price point, I was not able to enjoy all of the elements that make up such a price point. What made this extra difficult is that the brunch buffet was the only menu available during our visit. There is no secondary option for à la carte during the brunch timeslot. With that said, overall, the food was pretty good. Loved the fried chicken and waffles. The vanilla puff pastry was my favorite of all of the pastry desserts. And I appreciated that the shrimp and grits were split so that I could indulge in as many grits as I wanted without shellfish. The overall vibe reminds me of a hunting lodge. It is very big for the space that it is in, so would be great for events. Even through a buffet service, the staff was very attentive. Loved the special on the brunch cocktails. We will definitely be Back to experience the featured menu. read more

Allergen friendly options, excellent service and beautiful place! Can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu read more

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Alyssa was a wonderful server. She told us all about the restaurant and the menu. All the food was delicious. The ambience was friendly and welcoming. read more

great, attentive service from Alyssa! She made terrific menu suggestions and greatly added to our dining experience

I have been here three times now. So obviously, I like it. It is a nice relaxed atmosphere that works as a lunch/dinner with family or as a happy hour with colleagues. I can't say that I have had anything that was a standout. However, I enjoyed the chicken pot pie and French fries. The burger is also good. The service has been consistently good too. read more

Well visited again last night. Had reservations for 8, had to move it to 8:30. It took 4 phone calls before we could get a person. I hate automated calls. So impersonal. We were seated at the last table in another room, off of the main dining area. It had no ambience. Seated next to us was a couple who must have been hard of hearing. Heard every word they were discussing. Our waiter, Chris, came over in a timely matter, but I told him we probably would not be staying. He offered to move us, but my husband was not interested in staying. We felt like we were afterthoughts. Might return, but not on the weekends. This place is very nice, & apparently needed as an alternative to the chain restaurants, even though it has several other areas. The bar is our favorite. My advice, don't go on the weekends unless you specify you want the main dining room, although it will be noisy. read more

Great service!! Alyssa did an awesome job helping us navigate such a huge menu selection. Service was fast and friendly, food was tasty and we will be back! read more

My boyfriend and I love this place! Delaware needed this! We had a fantastic server this past time (Pilar) but we've had great service in general every time we've been. The food is phenomenal and the drinks are perfection. Another shout out to Pilar who made sure we got our drinks & food in a timely manner during the dinner rush (not easy to do!!!) Bringing a little bit of high end dining to North Wilmington. Chef's Kiss! read more

Mark, our server was just the right combo of attentive but not hovering - love that he kept replenishing our biscuit basket. Food-wise, a few improvements would knock them into 5 stars: Calamari was good -the batter was perfect. Add a lemon wedge and would be even better. Appreciated the 2 very different sauces. The crab soup tasted like very salty beef barley - how is that even possible? (Yes, fabulous Mark took it off our check without being asked.) I got the special St Louis ribs - everything was super tasty on that plate except that....man, those ribs were not tender or fall off the bone. Maybe cooked at too high a temp for too short of a time.....i would have taken them off the specials as we were the last diners of the evening. Famous chicken pot pie was good but again...up the herbs and it becomes amazing. Allllllmlst there. Will likely try again read more

Ok...new joint...the table we were seated at wobbled...this is NOT a dive bar...it's a new joint...your tables should not wobble. Servers are wearing jeans...yet this is supposed to be fine dining. These are just my first impressions. So I byte on the $18 burger...it's good...I ordered medium, it was medium-well...I'd rather they go over than under...but I could get the same thing at Stanley's for $15.... My wife got the salmon/kale entree salad...the salmon was prepared well, but not a real exciting entree... $4 for a can of Diet Coke was excessive... Overall, they're not as good as they think they are...Happy Hour (or Gathering Hour as they call it) is probably the next time I visit. It's good, but there are better options for the money close by. read more

Colleen crushed it with a great attitude and helped guide us with the menu! Stop by and ask for her section!

Food was excellent. Mark, our server, was exceptional! Ambiance was warm, inviting and cozy. Love the fireplace! Will be back again soon for sure! Great first time experience! read more

I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant And have been more than once hoping for improvements. While the staff were friendly, it seemed the restaurant was not set up for success. The buffet was subpar and not good value for the price. Drinks are served from cans rather than a fountain, so each refill is an extra cost. If you have kids who enjoy lemonade, you're better off at Chick-fil-A, where it tastes homemade. Overall, it felt like the owners may not fully understand the market or the competition. We spent $200 for three people and left really unhappy. I hope they can make changes, but I cannot recommend this restaurant in its current state. read more

First time here and we loved it! Mark was our server and he was excellent!! Shout out to Pete and Shawn behind the bar! We will definitely be back again soon!! read more

Came here for lunch with my boyfriend while passing through Delaware on the way to NJ/NY. The food was super yummy. They give you these adorable cheddar bay biscuits with butter to start off. Every meal is better with free bread at the beginning! And I had the strawberry iced tea while my bf had an old fashioned. My bf said his drink was really well balanced. My drink was very good, sweet and strawberry tasting without tasting artificial like many strawberry drinks. It also had real strawberries in it! For appetizers, we got the flaming crab dip with pita dippers. It came super fast. They light the dip on fire, which was fun to watch. My boyfriend devoured it. lol For entrees, I got the mahi mahi tacos with fries. I thought the fries needed more seasoning, but otherwise they were good. The mahi mahi was fried and had an orange sauce sauce with a bit of a kick. I like my mahi mahi a bit lighter, not fried, but the tacos were still good. My boyfriend got this pasta with chicken, sausage, and shrimp in a creamy sauce. His pasta tasted sooo good. It was a crescent shaped pasta with ridges on the back and the sauce was super yummy. I would have gotten it if it didn't have shrimp in it. So glad he ordered it! Our server Christian was amazing--super knowledgeable about the menu and very nice. Also, the restaurant was so pretty, with its dim lighting and elevated style. A very nice date-night (or lunch) restaurant. Definitely recommend. read more

Had such a wonderful experience here! The food was absolutely delicious -- fresh, and flavorful. You can tell the kitchen really cares about quality. What made the visit even better was our server. Roula was very attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. It's rare to get service that feels this genuine and welcoming. Highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back! read more

I had dinner at The Blackwall Barn and Lodge for the first time, and have to say the ambiance was amazing. Roula was our server and she was a delight and made some great recommendations. we started with apps, Calimara and French Onion soup which was amazing. For dinner we did hand held, the Hot Honey Chicken sandwich, the burger and the short rib sandwich which looked amazing. would go back for sure. read more

We went for an anniversary lunch. The restaurant was beautif inside! the hostess was very pleasant and seated us right away. We were greeted by our server, Colleen. She was so informative and told us about the specials. She provided extra information about them being farm to table, etc. Colleen made excellent drinks too. She was very attentive and added to our great experience. The food was delicious. I had a crab cake sandwich and my husband has shrimp And grits. We loved it. It was our first visit and we will be back for sure. read more

My drink was literally 2 sips, they charged me for two drinks. I just got a patron on the rocks which costs $16 (and that was during happy hour). The pizza was horrible, very small and costs $19 (during happy hour). I didn't like it, not going back. read more

Went here for the first time on Saturday nIght with my wife and daughter. The restaurant is beautiful inside - very sophisticated, classy vibe. They had live guitarist which was a nice touch. The restaurant and bar area was lively and crowded with a well dressed crowd. Attentive well trained staff from the hostess to our server Roula and the floor manager, Great cocktail menu and great food. We will be back! read more

Could not wait for this place to open! When you enter you feel like youre at a fancy restaurant at a ski lodge. Fireplace, dim lighting, live music the works. Food and drinks were great one little note for the lobster bite starter, it is a little skimpish. Overall I definitely would recommend and can not wait to go back read more

Tried it again last week. I was hopeful this visit would be better. Bread was stale. Burger overcooked and dry. Chicken pot pie had barely any chicken. The food seemed microwaved, drinks were not made properly twice, the ambiance is cool but that's about it. Staff is very friendly. Service is slow. I was there a few months ago and made a similar review and was asked to email. I did three times. No response. I just think this place is in the wrong location. There are so many restaurants with similar price points in the area that have fresh food and much better service. read more

My husband and I had a disappointing dining experience at Blackwall. His snake bite pasta was runny while my chicken pot pie was flavorless, with dry chicken and little in the way of vegetables. There was an extremely loud wedding in the adjacent room . The restaurant itself is noisy but when the door to wedding opened which happened frequently, the noise was deafening. I suppose the $15 glass of wine was the high point. I wish we had eaten someplace else. read more

Update. I'm disappointed that I never heard anything back from the restaurant after providing my contact information as they requested. However, I was there again last weekend with a friend whose meal they comped. It was busy and noisy. Service was good. The waiter had to apologize a few times because the bar was backed up, but the drinks when we got them were very good. This time I tried the crab cakes which were okay, not phenomenal. Crab chunks were big and meaty and there were no membranes, which was great. but there was quite a bit of bread. We ordered espresso to pour over ice cream for dessert. The espresso came out in a reasonable amount of time, but it was cold by the time the ice cream arrived. The waiter did bring us more espresso, but how long does it take to serve ice cream? It's not an inexpensive place to go, and I expect it to be awesome. Maybe my expectations are too high, but it still seems to be working out the details. read more

Blackwall Barn & Lodge - This is my filet, that I had to reheat because of too slow service. Meat was fatty and tough. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Hard to find but when we did the Atmosphere was nice!! Missing ordered items- Shrimp didn't come with salad til 15 mins after. Veggies that didn't come with main entree also arrived after meal. Dessert ordered was not as described-Manager and waitress said they never know exactly what flavor they will have Check was delivered and signed before we looked at the dessert to go so couldn't remove Had dessert later at home it was very very dry not what that type of cake should be. Will not be going back ! read more

Great ambiance and food was excellent. We were a little confused as to why a simple rail vodka and iced tea is 20.00 though..