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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I came here with a group of coworkers. Two of us went to the bar a bit earlier and had a drink before dinner - the drinks were good and bartenders provided good service as well. After moving to the table for dinner, everything was delicious. The only drawback was that service was slow and a bit spotty - our server was new and she struggled a bit with getting orders together for dinner, following up for drinks, etc. I would certainly try again for dinner when I'm up in the area for work. read more

Best new restaurant in Wilmington DE! Incredible food, upbeat atmosphere, prompt and respectful service. Colleen was one of the very best servers I've ever had the pleasure of dining with. She guided us through the menu, perceptively suggesting choices that matched our individual tastes! And if you like chocolate cake, the "decadent" selection is the best in the world! Every single part of this dining experience was perfection!! read more

The food was totally delicious from the appetizer, entrée through dessert! The service was amazing! Colleen was our server and she was fantastic. She told us the truth about things we asked about on the menu regarding taste or texture and this really helped us choose what we would enjoy the most. And the ambience is wonderful! read more

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Great restaurant for a night out! Ambience was really warm and cozy. The crab dip comes out on fire but the taste is just okay. The pasta however was really good and tastes pretty fresh. Definitely crowded on a weekend which makes seating hard even with a reservation. Overall enjoyable would try again maybe on a week day. read more

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Tonight was our first experience at Blackwell Barn and Lodge! The atmosphere and decor were absolutely gorgeous! From the moment, we stepped in, the hostess was so sweet and we actually got to pick our table! how amazing is that! Our server Mark was incredible! Our meal, his service and all of his recommendations were spot on! I would 10/10 recommend eating here! Amazing experience! 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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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

Brandon, our server, was great. I have been to Blackwall several times and love it more each time. The food and drink never fail. I did try the desert this time and would not try it again. But again, the food and drink are ALWAYS wonderful! 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

My husband and I went there today for the Sunday brunch at 12:00pm. We were very disappointed. Aesthetically it is a nice place, however the service was lackluster.I tried 3 times to get some waffles, the person working the chicken and waffle station had ONE waffle iron that made the equivalent of 4 small heart shaped waffles, clearly one machine is not enough to keep up the demand of the customers! The shrimp and grits were good, but again it wasn't refilled quickly enough. I was lucky to get the last four shrimp. I managed to score 5 peel and eat shrimp as they too were the last ones available. The fresh fruit plates weren't cleaned up, there were 3 half empty picked over fruit plates, clearly not refilled either. The salmon was over cooked and dry. Our table server did not come to check on us often enough to refill our drinks. It was not overly busy at that time either. For a $48 brunch that doesn't included your coffee or drink it is overpriced. If you pay with a credit card they charge you a 2.8% fee. We won't be back again, it's just not that good. We can drive an extra 20 mins for a brunch that is cheaper, more selections, better desserts, and the stations that are consistently refilled, Coffee is included, as are two free mimosas. You might pay tax, but it's still a much better brunch experience. 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

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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Went for lunch food was tasty. We decided to just do Aps and dessert and come back for dinner at another time. The positive: There is plenty of seating and a nice atmosphere, and Frank Brown was our server and was very nice. Although he had only been there for a short period of time, he did very well The negative: I found several shells in my crab dip, and I expressed my concerns to Frank. Trying to eat it with the bread provided with the dip could cause harm to someone or even crack a tooth. The shell pieces were small but hard. I watched our server tell the manager (female), and she didn't care or walk over for a conversation. I WAS NOT looking for a refund or discount only for her to come over and acknowledge my concern because it may happen to someone else. Although I will revisit to try something else, the manager needs more work in the customer service area! read more

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

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

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

We finally tried the "new place in town", Blackwall Barn & Lodge and we were very happy that we did. I use a wheelchair and found everything from parking to the automatic door opener, to the easy to navigate floor plan and enough room to get my legs under the table - all quite good! We decided to go for lunch on a hot Friday afternoon in June and really had a great meal and great service. We had the calamari as an appetizer and if it were a larger portion I would have consumed all of it for my meal it was that good! We ordered the crab cake sandwich that comes with fries and the Lodge burger which also comes with fries. Fabulous! The crab cake was plentiful enough for a sandwich and was tasty and not loaded with fillers - lots of flavorful crab meat. The burger was huge and came with just the right toppings, including Comeback Sauce. It was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The fries were outstanding! We shared some ice cream for dessert, and it was rich and creamy - perfect for a hot day! The vibe was modern lodge - open wooden beams, earthtone decor, and an excellent sound system! You can easily imagine yourself there dining during a winter storm in front of the huge stone fireplace in a cozy booth or at a spacious table enjoying a delicious meal. Our server was polite, attentive, and very efficient. We can't wait to go back and try Blackwall for dinner! read more

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

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

Decor, ambience, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and service were all fantastic. Only complaint was too many tasty options, but guided wonderfully by our waitress, Colleen. She had a great sense of humor and was very attentive but not at all intrusive. Definitely plan I g yo go back to sample other items on the menu. read more

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

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

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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Went back for lunch. It was very good. Had one of the salads and the burger. Both were very good. Service was great.

Food was amazing! Service was phenomenal! Ambiance was wonderful! We will definitely be back!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Food, service, ambience. Great food and waitstaff, particularly Mark. Fun atmosphere.