The first time we were there, we loved it so much. The chef tasting menu was wonderful. Customer service was the best that we had in Moncton. Best wine list that we have seen so far in Moncton too, they have bottles that are not in the menu if you ask their staff.We had the a la carte menu the 2nd time, didn’t like it. It was the truffle week so we were excited to get some fresh truffle but didn’t like any dishes that night especially the risotto and the pasta. Again customer service and wine selection were exceptional but the food wasn’t consistent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Yoan Bourgoin
(French follows) - I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Black Rabbit restaurant, and I must say that my experience was truly delightful. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly put me at ease.The Black Rabbit restaurant hosted an exclusive event in partnership with Epoch Chemistry coffee house, which caught my attention as a coffee enthusiast. Furthermore, as a vegetarian, I was delighted to find that the restaurant offered similar culinary options without meat, which added to my appreciation of the event.The quality of the food at the Black Rabbit was remarkable in my opinion. The dishes we ordered were truly delicious. The flavors were harmoniously balanced, and the portions were perfectly suited for a fine dining establishment. I particularly want to highlight the creativity of the vegetarian dishes, which were equally delicious and successfully competed with their meat-based counterparts in terms of taste satisfaction.The service was also impeccable. The staff was attentive and courteous, always ready to answer our questions and recommend dishes. We truly felt that our satisfaction was their top priority, which contributed to making our evening even more enjoyable.The ambiance of the Black Rabbit was pleasant. The soft lighting and neat decoration created an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an evening out with friends or a romantic date.In conclusion, I highly recommend the Black Rabbit to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or a meat lover, this restaurant will satisfy your taste buds with its delicious cuisine and attentive service. Thank you again to the Black Rabbit for this unforgettable evening. I look forward to returning soon.Having visited many high-quality restaurants, I suggest that Black Rabbit offer more appetizers or simply bread upon guests' arrival. Additionally, finding the restaurant requires extra attention due to limited street advertising, especially for tourists.I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Black Rabbit Restaurant and I must say that my experience was truly enjoyable. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance that instantly put me at ease.Black Rabbit Restaurant hosted an exclusive evening/week in partnership with coffee house Epoch Chemistry, which captured my interest as a coffee lover. Additionally, being a vegetarian, I was pleased to find that the restaurant offered similar culinary options but without meat, which added to my enjoyment of the event.The quality of the food at Black Rabbit was, in my opinion, remarkable. The dishes we ordered were truly delicious. The flavors were harmoniously balanced and the portions perfectly suited for a fine dining restaurant. I would particularly like to highlight the creativity of the vegetarian dishes which, while delicious, successfully competed with their meat counterparts in terms of taste satisfaction.The service was also impeccable. The staff was attentive and courteous, always ready to answer our questions and recommend dishes. We truly felt that our satisfaction was their top priority, which helped make our evening even more enjoyable.The atmosphere at the Black Rabbit was pleasant. The soft lighting and careful decoration created an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an evening with friends or a romantic outing.In conclusion, I highly recommend Black Rabbit to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan or meat lover, this restaurant will satisfy your taste buds with its delicious cuisine and attentive service. Thanks again to the Black Rabbit for this unforgettable evening. I can't wait to go back soon.Vegetarian options: Recently, the Black Rabbit restaurant introduced a permanent vegan menu, which I believe is of good quality. During my visit, despite the partnership event with Epoch Chemistry coffee house complicating matters, they accommodated my vegetarianism and offered me high-quality vegetarian dishes. I wa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ghislain Savoie
Our evening at the Black Rabbit was probably our favorite experience in an restaurant ever. We had the seasonal tasting menu with the wine pairing. It was worth every penny and absolutely made our anniversary dinner special. From the drinks, the food, the wine and the Service! Everything was perfect. We'll definitely be back for the next season.Vegetarian options: Vegan Menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Wine Pairing
Karen Evans
wow what an amazing experience. Very skilled staff that create amazing meals and drinks.
Kirstie Beaton
The food and drink here are incredible! 10/10 has to be the best place in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jo Go
Went to Black Rabbit in Moncton, NB in September of 2023 for a birthday celebration, because we had heard good things about it from the Internet.We appreciate quality cuisine, but it seems that true fine dining hasn't quite made its way to Moncton, New Brunswick yet. This review will center on the excessive use of foam and peculiar creativity we encountered during our “fine”dining experience at Black Rabbit.The good:The dining room's cozy modernity promised an intimate culinary journey. The service sparkled with genuine smiles and helpfulness, and the bread, simple yet satisfying, was a comforting anchor in a sea of gastronomic uncertainty.The not-so-good: The kitchen, resembling a teen drama cast more than a professional culinary team, led us to question, "Where's the chef?"Dining alongside only one other party at 7 PM felt eerily quiet for a supposedly popular spot.The oysters were very fresh and after dousing with lemon, the accoutrements for it including the horseradish were very bland.The watermelon sashimi was extraordinarily silly. Simply dusting a slice of watermelon with Mrs. Dash seasoning and placing it atop compressed rice doesn't magically transform it into a convincing sashimi substitute for meat eaters.The appy of seared scallops, tasty by themselves, were sadly lost in a confusing muddle of blueberries and an unnecessary yellow foam. Why ruin perfectly good scallops with such frivolity?Our main courses continued this trend of foam fascination. The tenderloin sat forlornly on a scallop like whatever, and was simply boring. A little roux on the side would have been nice. A little seasoning of the meat or charring would have been nice. That was a very lonely dish, its only companions being aimless swirls of foam.The squid ink pasta was not very adventurous. I don’t even remember what kind of shredded meat was thrown on it, although I think it was supposed to be rabbit. Does rabbit come in a can? Because that’s what it tasted like. Again accompanied by a side of foam decoration.Cocktails were the only standard fare, a safe harbor in that stormy sea of culinary experiments.In the end, Black Rabbit, has got the service down pat, but someone controlling the kitchen is overzealous and misguided in their creativity and it leaves much to be desired. If not for the welcoming service, I'd seriously wonder how they’ve managed to hop along in Moncton's food scene for so long.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Gillian Edwards
Great little spot! Excellent service, terrific food and great wine options. Popped in on a 24 hour visit to Moncton and ate half the menu. Risotto was to die for. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop, Wine Pairing
Alianova Preobrazhensky
Ate here last night. Everyone was incredibly lovely, the food was amazing. Thank you for an incredible experience, will be bringing my friends here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Joyce Effinger
If the Michelin crew ever makes it to the Black Rabbit, this restaurant will get three stars. I have eaten in many countries in many venues, and this one tops them all. Do the tasting experience with the pairings - you will not regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop
rob effinger
Participated in a Tasting Experience, with the wine pairing. It was outstanding! My wife and I were highly impressed with the "experience", which I would recommend. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, provided interesting details about everything ( including the mushroom / gin cocktail ). I don't think I have ever appreciated a food and wine pairing as much in my life.
Took my girlfriend out for her birthday to the Black Rabbit. We had the tasters Menu, a 10 course service with wine pairings for the entire meal. This was, and I say this without exaggeration, the BEST dining experience we ever had. What set the experience apart was not only the unique combinations of flavours and textures of the food, but the team that made it all happen.From Luc the owner, to Albert the Maitre D, to Mark and Jenna and ofcourse Phil the head chef and his team in the kitchen. Each one of them came to see us to talk to us about each course, and talked to us about the wine pairings and their background, the food itself, the vision behind each course. I have never in all my dining experience from big cities like Montreal to Toronto to dining in restaurants in Europe have I ever had such an incredible experience and tasted such amazing combinations.I highly recommend that anyone contemplating where to go for a special occasion to simply wanting to dine in an environment that makes you feel like you're part of the process make a reservation immediately.And go see for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing
morl8tr
We had heard about this place and were excited to make arrangements for our visit early in the year, so contacted them in May to set up a dinner in August when we knew we would be in Moncton. They were very helpful in arranging that, and asked whether we would want the tasting menu or the a la carte menu. We said we wanted the tasting menu. But when we arrived, they had our reservation down as an a la carte reservation, which had ripple effects through out our dinner. One was that we ordered a cocktail before we realized that tasing menu started with a special cocktail, so we started with two cocktails, nothing too awful, but a hiccup. They were very apologetic about the mix up and spent a lot of effort on service throughout the meal, but it seems likely that they were not planning for us to have the tasting menu, so found themselves short of ingredients. As a result, they skipped one of the courses on the tasting menu (the foie gras course), and never said anything to us about it. Again, not too big a deal (although we were looking forward to that course). But at this price point, I feel that they should have at least explained. We've been to a lot of great restaurant in the world (we lived in Copenhagen and had a lot a great restaurant meals there, for example). And while I would say some of the food offerings here rose to a level of some of what we've seen at really fine restaurants, the operational lapse here was very difficult to overlook. Good food, good wine, by very high prices and problems with execution.
Jim Donihee
Ate there 17 Aug with a group of friends - excellent food / awesome flavours. The service was superb - knowledgeable, pleasant / keen to ensure you enjoy your experience. I’m from Calgary and would go back to Moncton just to enjoy The Black Rabbit once again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Thompson
what a unique expirence! my boyfriend and I traveled from out of town and we specifically booked with the black rabbit because he wanted to try a tasting menu. and boy they did not disappoint! the atmosphere was perfect and staff was beyond perfect ( chased us down the road because we left our left overs)
They created an expirence just for us. which was super special.
thank you to the black rabbit staff for ending our little vacation with a banger!
ps will definitely be back
The first time we were there, we loved it so much. The chef tasting menu was wonderful. Customer service was the best that we had in Moncton. Best wine list that we have seen so far in Moncton too, they have bottles that are not in the menu if you ask their staff.We had the a la carte menu the 2nd time, didn’t like it. It was the truffle week so we were excited to get some fresh truffle but didn’t like any dishes that night especially the risotto and the pasta. Again customer service and wine selection were exceptional but the food wasn’t consistent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
(French follows) - I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Black Rabbit restaurant, and I must say that my experience was truly delightful. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly put me at ease.The Black Rabbit restaurant hosted an exclusive event in partnership with Epoch Chemistry coffee house, which caught my attention as a coffee enthusiast. Furthermore, as a vegetarian, I was delighted to find that the restaurant offered similar culinary options without meat, which added to my appreciation of the event.The quality of the food at the Black Rabbit was remarkable in my opinion. The dishes we ordered were truly delicious. The flavors were harmoniously balanced, and the portions were perfectly suited for a fine dining establishment. I particularly want to highlight the creativity of the vegetarian dishes, which were equally delicious and successfully competed with their meat-based counterparts in terms of taste satisfaction.The service was also impeccable. The staff was attentive and courteous, always ready to answer our questions and recommend dishes. We truly felt that our satisfaction was their top priority, which contributed to making our evening even more enjoyable.The ambiance of the Black Rabbit was pleasant. The soft lighting and neat decoration created an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an evening out with friends or a romantic date.In conclusion, I highly recommend the Black Rabbit to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or a meat lover, this restaurant will satisfy your taste buds with its delicious cuisine and attentive service. Thank you again to the Black Rabbit for this unforgettable evening. I look forward to returning soon.Having visited many high-quality restaurants, I suggest that Black Rabbit offer more appetizers or simply bread upon guests' arrival. Additionally, finding the restaurant requires extra attention due to limited street advertising, especially for tourists.I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Black Rabbit Restaurant and I must say that my experience was truly enjoyable. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance that instantly put me at ease.Black Rabbit Restaurant hosted an exclusive evening/week in partnership with coffee house Epoch Chemistry, which captured my interest as a coffee lover. Additionally, being a vegetarian, I was pleased to find that the restaurant offered similar culinary options but without meat, which added to my enjoyment of the event.The quality of the food at Black Rabbit was, in my opinion, remarkable. The dishes we ordered were truly delicious. The flavors were harmoniously balanced and the portions perfectly suited for a fine dining restaurant. I would particularly like to highlight the creativity of the vegetarian dishes which, while delicious, successfully competed with their meat counterparts in terms of taste satisfaction.The service was also impeccable. The staff was attentive and courteous, always ready to answer our questions and recommend dishes. We truly felt that our satisfaction was their top priority, which helped make our evening even more enjoyable.The atmosphere at the Black Rabbit was pleasant. The soft lighting and careful decoration created an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an evening with friends or a romantic outing.In conclusion, I highly recommend Black Rabbit to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan or meat lover, this restaurant will satisfy your taste buds with its delicious cuisine and attentive service. Thanks again to the Black Rabbit for this unforgettable evening. I can't wait to go back soon.Vegetarian options: Recently, the Black Rabbit restaurant introduced a permanent vegan menu, which I believe is of good quality. During my visit, despite the partnership event with Epoch Chemistry coffee house complicating matters, they accommodated my vegetarianism and offered me high-quality vegetarian dishes. I wa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our evening at the Black Rabbit was probably our favorite experience in an restaurant ever. We had the seasonal tasting menu with the wine pairing. It was worth every penny and absolutely made our anniversary dinner special. From the drinks, the food, the wine and the Service! Everything was perfect. We'll definitely be back for the next season.Vegetarian options: Vegan Menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Wine Pairing
wow what an amazing experience. Very skilled staff that create amazing meals and drinks.
The food and drink here are incredible! 10/10 has to be the best place in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Black Rabbit in Moncton, NB in September of 2023 for a birthday celebration, because we had heard good things about it from the Internet.We appreciate quality cuisine, but it seems that true fine dining hasn't quite made its way to Moncton, New Brunswick yet. This review will center on the excessive use of foam and peculiar creativity we encountered during our “fine”dining experience at Black Rabbit.The good:The dining room's cozy modernity promised an intimate culinary journey. The service sparkled with genuine smiles and helpfulness, and the bread, simple yet satisfying, was a comforting anchor in a sea of gastronomic uncertainty.The not-so-good: The kitchen, resembling a teen drama cast more than a professional culinary team, led us to question, "Where's the chef?"Dining alongside only one other party at 7 PM felt eerily quiet for a supposedly popular spot.The oysters were very fresh and after dousing with lemon, the accoutrements for it including the horseradish were very bland.The watermelon sashimi was extraordinarily silly. Simply dusting a slice of watermelon with Mrs. Dash seasoning and placing it atop compressed rice doesn't magically transform it into a convincing sashimi substitute for meat eaters.The appy of seared scallops, tasty by themselves, were sadly lost in a confusing muddle of blueberries and an unnecessary yellow foam. Why ruin perfectly good scallops with such frivolity?Our main courses continued this trend of foam fascination. The tenderloin sat forlornly on a scallop like whatever, and was simply boring. A little roux on the side would have been nice. A little seasoning of the meat or charring would have been nice. That was a very lonely dish, its only companions being aimless swirls of foam.The squid ink pasta was not very adventurous. I don’t even remember what kind of shredded meat was thrown on it, although I think it was supposed to be rabbit. Does rabbit come in a can? Because that’s what it tasted like. Again accompanied by a side of foam decoration.Cocktails were the only standard fare, a safe harbor in that stormy sea of culinary experiments.In the end, Black Rabbit, has got the service down pat, but someone controlling the kitchen is overzealous and misguided in their creativity and it leaves much to be desired. If not for the welcoming service, I'd seriously wonder how they’ve managed to hop along in Moncton's food scene for so long.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great little spot! Excellent service, terrific food and great wine options. Popped in on a 24 hour visit to Moncton and ate half the menu. Risotto was to die for. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop, Wine Pairing
Ate here last night. Everyone was incredibly lovely, the food was amazing. Thank you for an incredible experience, will be bringing my friends here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
If the Michelin crew ever makes it to the Black Rabbit, this restaurant will get three stars. I have eaten in many countries in many venues, and this one tops them all. Do the tasting experience with the pairings - you will not regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop
Participated in a Tasting Experience, with the wine pairing. It was outstanding! My wife and I were highly impressed with the "experience", which I would recommend. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, provided interesting details about everything ( including the mushroom / gin cocktail ). I don't think I have ever appreciated a food and wine pairing as much in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Wine Pairing
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing dining experience. Wowza.
Took my girlfriend out for her birthday to the Black Rabbit. We had the tasters Menu, a 10 course service with wine pairings for the entire meal. This was, and I say this without exaggeration, the BEST dining experience we ever had. What set the experience apart was not only the unique combinations of flavours and textures of the food, but the team that made it all happen.From Luc the owner, to Albert the Maitre D, to Mark and Jenna and ofcourse Phil the head chef and his team in the kitchen. Each one of them came to see us to talk to us about each course, and talked to us about the wine pairings and their background, the food itself, the vision behind each course. I have never in all my dining experience from big cities like Montreal to Toronto to dining in restaurants in Europe have I ever had such an incredible experience and tasted such amazing combinations.I highly recommend that anyone contemplating where to go for a special occasion to simply wanting to dine in an environment that makes you feel like you're part of the process make a reservation immediately.And go see for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing
We had heard about this place and were excited to make arrangements for our visit early in the year, so contacted them in May to set up a dinner in August when we knew we would be in Moncton. They were very helpful in arranging that, and asked whether we would want the tasting menu or the a la carte menu. We said we wanted the tasting menu. But when we arrived, they had our reservation down as an a la carte reservation, which had ripple effects through out our dinner. One was that we ordered a cocktail before we realized that tasing menu started with a special cocktail, so we started with two cocktails, nothing too awful, but a hiccup. They were very apologetic about the mix up and spent a lot of effort on service throughout the meal, but it seems likely that they were not planning for us to have the tasting menu, so found themselves short of ingredients. As a result, they skipped one of the courses on the tasting menu (the foie gras course), and never said anything to us about it. Again, not too big a deal (although we were looking forward to that course). But at this price point, I feel that they should have at least explained. We've been to a lot of great restaurant in the world (we lived in Copenhagen and had a lot a great restaurant meals there, for example). And while I would say some of the food offerings here rose to a level of some of what we've seen at really fine restaurants, the operational lapse here was very difficult to overlook. Good food, good wine, by very high prices and problems with execution.
Ate there 17 Aug with a group of friends - excellent food / awesome flavours. The service was superb - knowledgeable, pleasant / keen to ensure you enjoy your experience. I’m from Calgary and would go back to Moncton just to enjoy The Black Rabbit once again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
what a unique expirence! my boyfriend and I traveled from out of town and we specifically booked with the black rabbit because he wanted to try a tasting menu. and boy they did not disappoint! the atmosphere was perfect and staff was beyond perfect ( chased us down the road because we left our left overs) They created an expirence just for us. which was super special. thank you to the black rabbit staff for ending our little vacation with a banger! ps will definitely be back