Glad to see it back open, one of the best cocktail bars in Duluth. Staff is knowledgeable and the live music is wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Werb Star
Exceptional service from Ben!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamey Esades
The Manhattan was superb, the Ole Fashion could be improved...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hidden Dragon Roll
Tasha Kapp
We went on a Friday night- there was one waitress, one manager, and two bartenders on staff. We sat and waited 25 minutes before we even saw our server. She was new, and clearly had not been trained well, and the manager was not helping her, preferring to talk to the bartender. Drinks arrived another 20 minutes later, and most were made incorrectly. The second tray of drinks was spilled on the floor, and the glass wasn't cleared away for almost 30 minutes. I ordered a vodka soda and the bartender didn't put the vodka in it! I went to the bar to resolve the issue, and the so-called manager was trash talking our table, saying we should have called ahead due to the size of our group, and he was going to charge us extra. They supposedly "remodeled" the lounge while being closed during COVID, but nothing is different. Still slow and still sloppy. The only plus of the night was that the Maxi Childs Trio wasn't playing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Maiah
Spent time there on my 25th birthday ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Baumgartner
Relaxing and classy atmosphere. Delicious Martini's and apps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just Joann
Swanky upscale place, just went for drinks, enjoyed live music, though with it was more of a lower background music vs. Talking loudly over band music for a smaller place in the later evening. The table next to us was toasting marshmallows on the candles, & 3 drinks (1x wine, 2x mule) over 50$ - so be ready for prices with the black & white hightop lower light evening atmosphere. Parking is immediately next to building with an exit to the alley behind the lounge.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Brad Nemec
Overall great food and servers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hand-Cut Lounge French Fries, Slider
Kerstyn Hendricks
We hosted an event here for roughly 60-70 people. Lilli was amazing to work with in planning the event, she made it seamless and very easy to get everything organized. The night of the event staff was all very helpful and friendly. Guests raved about the food quality and choices that were selected. I cannot recommend this team and venue enough!
We went to Blackwaters after a REA3D event. It was extremely busy, yet Hannah was attentive, kind and delightful. Hannah took great care ensuring that we were well taken care of and checked in on us frequently (even though she was busy). We so appreciated Hannah. I have consistently had excellent service with great servers and wonderful beverages and food. I love Blackwaters! Thank you!
I love you guys so I’m giving you five stars but you need to bring back your discounted martinis ( on a regular Basis ) . Pre-2020 you guys always always had $6 martinis 4:00-6:00 and excellent happy hour specials. Bring back the specials !! Give us a reason to come back . Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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Website claims to be upscale establishment with jazz. No live music, no jazz. Food ok. Fee for using credit card. At the prices they charge it is already padded in for the cost of cc fees. Businesses should have to let customers know before the bill they are charging a fee for cc.
Tom Wilman
Great place for a martini..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mat Olson
It is a very nice place. Well-appointed and has live lounge music on designated times. The lounge music was wonderful and created incredible ambiance. It is pricey, I was a bit discouraged to find that the five-dollar Martini happy hour special was bar pour Philips vodka. I have not tried the food, but I have heard that it is fantastic. It is a very relaxed atmosphere and low-key place to leave the day behind. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Next time I will go for the food, and not the happy hour special. LOL but all in all, it was a wonderful experience and very relaxing. The only thing I would add is the fact that the bar is lit from underneath and it kind of makes people look like they're all in a scary movie or ghostly. In that respect, it was kind of like going to the bar and the Stephen King story and movie The Shining. Definitely check it out and make your own decision.
Glad to see it back open, one of the best cocktail bars in Duluth. Staff is knowledgeable and the live music is wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional service from Ben!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Manhattan was superb, the Ole Fashion could be improved...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hidden Dragon Roll
We went on a Friday night- there was one waitress, one manager, and two bartenders on staff. We sat and waited 25 minutes before we even saw our server. She was new, and clearly had not been trained well, and the manager was not helping her, preferring to talk to the bartender. Drinks arrived another 20 minutes later, and most were made incorrectly. The second tray of drinks was spilled on the floor, and the glass wasn't cleared away for almost 30 minutes. I ordered a vodka soda and the bartender didn't put the vodka in it! I went to the bar to resolve the issue, and the so-called manager was trash talking our table, saying we should have called ahead due to the size of our group, and he was going to charge us extra. They supposedly "remodeled" the lounge while being closed during COVID, but nothing is different. Still slow and still sloppy. The only plus of the night was that the Maxi Childs Trio wasn't playing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Spent time there on my 25th birthday ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Relaxing and classy atmosphere. Delicious Martini's and apps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Swanky upscale place, just went for drinks, enjoyed live music, though with it was more of a lower background music vs. Talking loudly over band music for a smaller place in the later evening. The table next to us was toasting marshmallows on the candles, & 3 drinks (1x wine, 2x mule) over 50$ - so be ready for prices with the black & white hightop lower light evening atmosphere. Parking is immediately next to building with an exit to the alley behind the lounge.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Overall great food and servers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hand-Cut Lounge French Fries, Slider
We hosted an event here for roughly 60-70 people. Lilli was amazing to work with in planning the event, she made it seamless and very easy to get everything organized. The night of the event staff was all very helpful and friendly. Guests raved about the food quality and choices that were selected. I cannot recommend this team and venue enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Artichoke Dip, Chocolate Fondue
Love this place! Personal service, great food, great music, great atmosphere. You're doing everything right, don't change!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We went to Blackwaters after a REA3D event. It was extremely busy, yet Hannah was attentive, kind and delightful. Hannah took great care ensuring that we were well taken care of and checked in on us frequently (even though she was busy). We so appreciated Hannah. I have consistently had excellent service with great servers and wonderful beverages and food. I love Blackwaters! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Artichoke Dip, Lobster Bites, Spicy Cream Cheese Wontons, Hand-Cut Lounge French Fries, Ahi Tuna Crisps, Honey Truffle Pear Flatbread
I love you guys so I’m giving you five stars but you need to bring back your discounted martinis ( on a regular Basis ) . Pre-2020 you guys always always had $6 martinis 4:00-6:00 and excellent happy hour specials. Bring back the specials !! Give us a reason to come back . Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Website claims to be upscale establishment with jazz. No live music, no jazz. Food ok. Fee for using credit card. At the prices they charge it is already padded in for the cost of cc fees. Businesses should have to let customers know before the bill they are charging a fee for cc.
Great place for a martini..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a very nice place. Well-appointed and has live lounge music on designated times. The lounge music was wonderful and created incredible ambiance. It is pricey, I was a bit discouraged to find that the five-dollar Martini happy hour special was bar pour Philips vodka. I have not tried the food, but I have heard that it is fantastic. It is a very relaxed atmosphere and low-key place to leave the day behind. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Next time I will go for the food, and not the happy hour special. LOL but all in all, it was a wonderful experience and very relaxing. The only thing I would add is the fact that the bar is lit from underneath and it kind of makes people look like they're all in a scary movie or ghostly. In that respect, it was kind of like going to the bar and the Stephen King story and movie The Shining. Definitely check it out and make your own decision.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
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