My cousin turned me on to this restaurant for their muffuletta and hand to God, my husband and I have eaten everything on the menu now between the two of us. Staff is amazing. It’s really nice being close to the river and the food is EXCELLENT!
Shawna West
I have eaten here so many times, but I couldn't believe how bad it was today. Me and my friend came here, because I've been talking it up to her. We ordered the sampler appetizer because my son told me they had AMAZING Brussel sprouts, and they were included, but they were completely raw, so hard I couldn't eat them. The shrimp was decent, and the artichoke cheesecake was amazing . We also ordered the roasted chicken bacon ranch wrap which was good, and it came with fries which are in my opinion hard to mess up, but they were cold. You could tell they had sat there a while because they were waxy. The service was amazing, and the waitress was so nice, but the resturaunt was almost empty, so I don't understand. Sorry Blackwater Bistro, BUT I won't be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Nia Bello
Food was good for a small town , steak had good flavor , favorite was the pasta , the sandwiches need more flavor though, the sweet potatoes were really good!!! The soda tasted water down
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Christopher Loring
Cozy and welcoming place. Our waitress Madison was friendly & helpful, knew how to deal with specific needs. We enjoyed the HappyHour deals!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nathan Albrecht
Love this place! Highly recommend it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica Wysoczynski
Such a great overall experience! Madison, our server, is an absolute star! Her impeccable service perfectly complimented the delicious food and charming atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Travel America
I want to love Blackwater Bistro but they drop the ball every time. Long waits for food, long waits to be seated (even when they have 10 empty tables) and they always get something wrong. Tonight we were told the wait would be 30 minutes max. 1 hour later they had a table ready. I really wish they could get it together.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Christopher Atkinson
Growing up in Pea Ridge, I've heard of the illustrious Blackwater Bistro my whole childhood. This was the fancy place in town to go to if you had a hot date, or for before you go to prom. I never made it out, though, until I moved away, got a job, and then came back to visit recently.
I went out to explore downtown Milton some, checked out Blackwater State Park, and got hungry and decided to finally come check this place out for lunch. So we drove up, got a table, and started browsing the pamphlet they gave us of the history of the building. It was a quaint little read.
The restaurant is in an old house that had many different lives over the course of its existence. It was wooden, comfortable, had a nice bar built into it. Very cozy and rustically upscale. The service was also very good. A nice lady that tended to all of our drink needs. Very pleasant. And the food came out in a timely fashion.
As for the food, we started with the The Sampler (A mixture of our house favorites: Artichoke cheesecake, Baguette, Loaded Brussel Sprouts with Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney).
This was nice. I love a good savory cheesecake, you don't see that very often. It was very interesting loading the sprouts with shrimp, but I've never said no to a shrimp. And the coconut shrimp were pretty standard. It was a good plate, but not mind-blowing, if you wanna try a different app.
My main was the Creole Crawfish & Andouille Pot Pie (Louisiana Crawfish, Savory Vegetables, Andouille, Cajun Cheese Cream, Puff Pastry).
This is a loose-leaf pot pie. So basically a gumbo with a puffy piece of puff pastry on top. So it's a lot of fun, but don't expect a lot of crust with each bite. Super creamy, super Cajun in the seasoning, no regrets getting this.
I also got to try the The Blue Salad (Filet of Beef. Signature Assorted Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans, Bleu Cheese Dressing).
This was a good salad! Nice and tender strips of filet, funky bleu cheese, sweet and crunchy pecans. I love a nice interesting salad like this. Nothing boring involved. And a ton of that delicious dressing.
Overall, the Bistro was well worth the wait. Good vibes, good food. I'd come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Bill-E Stitt (BILL E)
Rode over on my bike from Fairhope, Alabama and had a great time. Food, service, and atmosphere was great.
Incredible service yesterday. The Manager introduced himself to me and went over some of the specialties, I don't think anyone does this anymore - I had to get the Chicken Divine which was a signature item served over mashed potatoes and decorated with shrimp and a great remoulade sauce. If you are into Gulf Coast cuisine this is the place. Love the selection, the ambiance, got to see some local songwriters Jarred McConnell & Declan - very friendly patrons at the bar. Service was excellent. Waitstaff never skipped a beat. The history of the Blackwater is everywhere you look!
Rebecca McLaurin
We had an incredible experience at Blackwater Bistro this past Wednesday for my mom’s birthday dinner. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing, but the highlight of the evening was our server, Lucas. He went above and beyond to make the night special—attentive, friendly, and genuinely made us feel taken care of. His service truly made the celebration unforgettable. He has a fantastic personality! Highly recommend Blackwater Bistro, and if you’re lucky enough to get Lucas as your server, you’re in for the best experience!
Ashley Peterson
The vibes were immaculate, the food was tasty, good atmosphere and selection but most importantly our server Lucas was the literal best server I’ve ever had. If I wasn’t gonna go back for the food I’d literally go back just for him.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Maybin
Another wonderful evening at Blackwater Bistro. Madison was exceptional—friendly, attentive without hovering, and knowledgeable about the menu. Our drinks stayed topped off, courses were perfectly timed, and every detail was handled with care. Consistently fantastic food and service—highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arnold Newton
It had been probably 15 years since our one and only visit here. We received a gift card, so decided to give it another try for lunch on a Tuesday. Not really busy, but the wait staff certainly wasn't in any hurry. My wife chose the salmon special while I chose the grouper po boy special. My wife thought her meal was pretty good. My po boy was a joke. One of the worst po boys that I've gotten any where. Prices are pretty high for what you get. Probably won't go back in the future.
My cousin turned me on to this restaurant for their muffuletta and hand to God, my husband and I have eaten everything on the menu now between the two of us. Staff is amazing. It’s really nice being close to the river and the food is EXCELLENT!
I have eaten here so many times, but I couldn't believe how bad it was today. Me and my friend came here, because I've been talking it up to her. We ordered the sampler appetizer because my son told me they had AMAZING Brussel sprouts, and they were included, but they were completely raw, so hard I couldn't eat them. The shrimp was decent, and the artichoke cheesecake was amazing . We also ordered the roasted chicken bacon ranch wrap which was good, and it came with fries which are in my opinion hard to mess up, but they were cold. You could tell they had sat there a while because they were waxy. The service was amazing, and the waitress was so nice, but the resturaunt was almost empty, so I don't understand. Sorry Blackwater Bistro, BUT I won't be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Food was good for a small town , steak had good flavor , favorite was the pasta , the sandwiches need more flavor though, the sweet potatoes were really good!!! The soda tasted water down
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Cozy and welcoming place. Our waitress Madison was friendly & helpful, knew how to deal with specific needs. We enjoyed the HappyHour deals!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love this place! Highly recommend it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great overall experience! Madison, our server, is an absolute star! Her impeccable service perfectly complimented the delicious food and charming atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to love Blackwater Bistro but they drop the ball every time. Long waits for food, long waits to be seated (even when they have 10 empty tables) and they always get something wrong. Tonight we were told the wait would be 30 minutes max. 1 hour later they had a table ready. I really wish they could get it together.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Growing up in Pea Ridge, I've heard of the illustrious Blackwater Bistro my whole childhood. This was the fancy place in town to go to if you had a hot date, or for before you go to prom. I never made it out, though, until I moved away, got a job, and then came back to visit recently.
I went out to explore downtown Milton some, checked out Blackwater State Park, and got hungry and decided to finally come check this place out for lunch. So we drove up, got a table, and started browsing the pamphlet they gave us of the history of the building. It was a quaint little read.
The restaurant is in an old house that had many different lives over the course of its existence. It was wooden, comfortable, had a nice bar built into it. Very cozy and rustically upscale. The service was also very good. A nice lady that tended to all of our drink needs. Very pleasant. And the food came out in a timely fashion.
As for the food, we started with the The Sampler (A mixture of our house favorites: Artichoke cheesecake, Baguette, Loaded Brussel Sprouts with Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney).
This was nice. I love a good savory cheesecake, you don't see that very often. It was very interesting loading the sprouts with shrimp, but I've never said no to a shrimp. And the coconut shrimp were pretty standard. It was a good plate, but not mind-blowing, if you wanna try a different app.
My main was the Creole Crawfish & Andouille Pot Pie (Louisiana Crawfish, Savory Vegetables, Andouille, Cajun Cheese Cream, Puff Pastry).
This is a loose-leaf pot pie. So basically a gumbo with a puffy piece of puff pastry on top. So it's a lot of fun, but don't expect a lot of crust with each bite. Super creamy, super Cajun in the seasoning, no regrets getting this.
I also got to try the The Blue Salad (Filet of Beef. Signature Assorted Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans, Bleu Cheese Dressing).
This was a good salad! Nice and tender strips of filet, funky bleu cheese, sweet and crunchy pecans. I love a nice interesting salad like this. Nothing boring involved. And a ton of that delicious dressing.
Overall, the Bistro was well worth the wait. Good vibes, good food. I'd come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rode over on my bike from Fairhope, Alabama and had a great time. Food, service, and atmosphere was great.
Perfect place to meet someone for a nice meal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for a date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Incredible service yesterday. The Manager introduced himself to me and went over some of the specialties, I don't think anyone does this anymore - I had to get the Chicken Divine which was a signature item served over mashed potatoes and decorated with shrimp and a great remoulade sauce. If you are into Gulf Coast cuisine this is the place. Love the selection, the ambiance, got to see some local songwriters Jarred McConnell & Declan - very friendly patrons at the bar. Service was excellent. Waitstaff never skipped a beat. The history of the Blackwater is everywhere you look!
We had an incredible experience at Blackwater Bistro this past Wednesday for my mom’s birthday dinner. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing, but the highlight of the evening was our server, Lucas. He went above and beyond to make the night special—attentive, friendly, and genuinely made us feel taken care of. His service truly made the celebration unforgettable. He has a fantastic personality! Highly recommend Blackwater Bistro, and if you’re lucky enough to get Lucas as your server, you’re in for the best experience!
The vibes were immaculate, the food was tasty, good atmosphere and selection but most importantly our server Lucas was the literal best server I’ve ever had. If I wasn’t gonna go back for the food I’d literally go back just for him.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Another wonderful evening at Blackwater Bistro. Madison was exceptional—friendly, attentive without hovering, and knowledgeable about the menu. Our drinks stayed topped off, courses were perfectly timed, and every detail was handled with care. Consistently fantastic food and service—highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It had been probably 15 years since our one and only visit here. We received a gift card, so decided to give it another try for lunch on a Tuesday. Not really busy, but the wait staff certainly wasn't in any hurry. My wife chose the salmon special while I chose the grouper po boy special. My wife thought her meal was pretty good. My po boy was a joke. One of the worst po boys that I've gotten any where. Prices are pretty high for what you get. Probably won't go back in the future.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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