My group of four came for drinks at 4:30. Food and bar service were fine. BUT the receptionist was incredibly rude and overbearing. My wife and I moved a chair at the bar to facilitate conversation among the four of us. He (wrinkled shirt and jeans, dirty tennis shoes...isn't there a dress code for management?) ordered us to move the chair back...no conversation...no foreplay just DO IT! Perhaps he had a job to do... but the way he handled the situation was really offputting.
Yolanda P.
The restaurant is very quaint and the food is good however the service is super unfriendly. Starting from the person at the front desk, to the bartenders to the staff. All very aloof and no one smiles at you as if you were an annoyance by going to the restaurant. It is too bad because we used to go very often for the past 8 years but something in the last year or so has changed. I do not feel welcome there. Again, a shame because I live right there in the little neighborhood. Hopefully a manager will step in and fix the "bad attitude " problem that seems pervasive with the staff.
Debbie U
I usually visit this lovely place with the same friend. This was our first visit since Covid and we look the wrong turning. But, it was comforting to finally get there and find the same welcoming atmosphere. A delicious Cubano sandwich with salad and a cup of coffee, was the reward. Another thing to like about this Bistro is there is something for everyone. Omnivores, vegetarians or vegans can find something delicious.Vegetarian options: Black bean burger, salads, veggie pizza, soup. There are Also fish dishes for vegetarians who eat fish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage Pizza
Scooter Scaldaferri
Enjoy the food and the service. We got the calamari and the muscles appetizers. They were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day Bowl
Miriam Michael
The food is mediocre with lip fries, and even limper onion rings. The fish appears to be their best menu item for suburban place. It’s not bad, but in a sophisticated market like DC this is truly third rate with absolutely terrible service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Michael C.
mediocre food and terrible service. Specially the manager extremely rude and kept interrupting dinner for the prices. The food is extremely pedestrian.
Cheryl H.
It had been decades since I last ate here and now I'm wondering why it took me so long to come back! My friend and I enjoyed a tasty lunch in a sunny corner of a quiet room. Everything was delicious. Wait staff cordial and attentive. The bill for two of us came to a little over $50 for the dishes pictured. This quiet venue was just right. It reminded me a lot of the vibe from my visits to Lake Chautauqua with the Victorian setting and the community atmosphere.
Anushik S.
Excellent place! You won't regret and the location is fantastic! The squid salad and smoked blacks burger are yumm!!! So are pizzas!
Peter Buckley
The soup of the day, butternut squash with toasted pumpkin seeds was the best I've ever had .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day Bowl, Sausage Pizza
Dana C.
The food here is pretty decent but two stars for how aggressively bad the desserts are. The last time we went there, the crème brûlée was so bad they took it off our check. We thought it was just a one off and got the lemon tart this most recent time. It was awful. I don't know if they have a pastry chef but, if so, that person needs to be fired. The service is excellent though.
This place always delivers. My parents live near Garrett park so Black Market is a natural choice for birthday dinners and casual evenings. It's located in an older building by the train station, above the post office. The ambiance is always on point: beautiful porch in the summer, Christmas decorations around the holidays, lovely all year round. The menu is not large but it works and is consistently good for brunch or dinner. The service is always fast and friendly. Keep in mind that this place is a neighborhood staple so make sure to make a reservation a month in advance. I recommend asking to be seated in the smaller room on the side (more intimate) but the main area is great too. Can't wait to come back!
Stephanie C.
Love sitting outside on a warmer day. Great food and service! Great atmosphere too!!!!!
Aaron Dames
Absolutely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Ziegler
Thank you!!! We have a toddler at home who has just hit the phase of not cooperating when we go out to eat. We reluctantly ordered delivery close to bed time having been disappointed by several places before. Not this time. After the little one went to bed, we had the burger, fries, and pesto pasta. It was all delicious!!! We are admittedly critical or mediocre food and I cannot say enough good about our experience even after the food took an hour for delivery.
Food: 5
Anna Marie
Beautiful place and excellent food for a reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hardwood Grilled Steak Frites, Soup of the Day Bowl, Soda Bread, New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp & Grits, Scallops
My group of four came for drinks at 4:30. Food and bar service were fine. BUT the receptionist was incredibly rude and overbearing. My wife and I moved a chair at the bar to facilitate conversation among the four of us. He (wrinkled shirt and jeans, dirty tennis shoes...isn't there a dress code for management?) ordered us to move the chair back...no conversation...no foreplay just DO IT! Perhaps he had a job to do... but the way he handled the situation was really offputting.
The restaurant is very quaint and the food is good however the service is super unfriendly. Starting from the person at the front desk, to the bartenders to the staff. All very aloof and no one smiles at you as if you were an annoyance by going to the restaurant. It is too bad because we used to go very often for the past 8 years but something in the last year or so has changed. I do not feel welcome there. Again, a shame because I live right there in the little neighborhood. Hopefully a manager will step in and fix the "bad attitude " problem that seems pervasive with the staff.
I usually visit this lovely place with the same friend. This was our first visit since Covid and we look the wrong turning. But, it was comforting to finally get there and find the same welcoming atmosphere. A delicious Cubano sandwich with salad and a cup of coffee, was the reward. Another thing to like about this Bistro is there is something for everyone. Omnivores, vegetarians or vegans can find something delicious.Vegetarian options: Black bean burger, salads, veggie pizza, soup. There are Also fish dishes for vegetarians who eat fish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage Pizza
Enjoy the food and the service. We got the calamari and the muscles appetizers. They were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day Bowl
The food is mediocre with lip fries, and even limper onion rings. The fish appears to be their best menu item for suburban place. It’s not bad, but in a sophisticated market like DC this is truly third rate with absolutely terrible service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
mediocre food and terrible service. Specially the manager extremely rude and kept interrupting dinner for the prices. The food is extremely pedestrian.
It had been decades since I last ate here and now I'm wondering why it took me so long to come back! My friend and I enjoyed a tasty lunch in a sunny corner of a quiet room. Everything was delicious. Wait staff cordial and attentive. The bill for two of us came to a little over $50 for the dishes pictured. This quiet venue was just right. It reminded me a lot of the vibe from my visits to Lake Chautauqua with the Victorian setting and the community atmosphere.
Excellent place! You won't regret and the location is fantastic! The squid salad and smoked blacks burger are yumm!!! So are pizzas!
The soup of the day, butternut squash with toasted pumpkin seeds was the best I've ever had .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day Bowl, Sausage Pizza
The food here is pretty decent but two stars for how aggressively bad the desserts are. The last time we went there, the crème brûlée was so bad they took it off our check. We thought it was just a one off and got the lemon tart this most recent time. It was awful. I don't know if they have a pastry chef but, if so, that person needs to be fired. The service is excellent though.
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This place always delivers. My parents live near Garrett park so Black Market is a natural choice for birthday dinners and casual evenings. It's located in an older building by the train station, above the post office. The ambiance is always on point: beautiful porch in the summer, Christmas decorations around the holidays, lovely all year round. The menu is not large but it works and is consistently good for brunch or dinner. The service is always fast and friendly. Keep in mind that this place is a neighborhood staple so make sure to make a reservation a month in advance. I recommend asking to be seated in the smaller room on the side (more intimate) but the main area is great too. Can't wait to come back!
Love sitting outside on a warmer day. Great food and service! Great atmosphere too!!!!!
Absolutely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you!!! We have a toddler at home who has just hit the phase of not cooperating when we go out to eat. We reluctantly ordered delivery close to bed time having been disappointed by several places before. Not this time. After the little one went to bed, we had the burger, fries, and pesto pasta. It was all delicious!!! We are admittedly critical or mediocre food and I cannot say enough good about our experience even after the food took an hour for delivery.
Food: 5
Beautiful place and excellent food for a reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hardwood Grilled Steak Frites, Soup of the Day Bowl, Soda Bread, New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp & Grits, Scallops