The Blackwater Cafe

$$ • American

Hours:
4730 Scruggs Rd, Moneta
(540) 721-4333

About The Blackwater Cafe

The Blackwater Cafe offers a varied dining experience. While the food, including the burger and fries, salmon, and mahi mahi, is generally praised as delicious and outrageous, the service can be slow and overwhelming, especially for large parties. The cafe's operating hours may also need reconsideration, as busy nights can lead to delays and mistakes, such as missing or redone orders, which affect the overall experience. However, it remains a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, with great service from staff like Monica at the bar and excellent food. Takeout is available, with everything packaged separately to prevent sogginess, and instructions are provided for reheating desserts. The fries are consistently great, and the flavor, tenderness, and temperature of the dishes are spot on. Many find the prices a bit high and the service inconsistent, but the ambiance and quality of food continue to attract guests. Recent reviews highlight the excellent chicken and waffles with cayenne syrup, the perfectly cooked mahi mahi and salmon, and the tasty Caesar salad. Guests appreciate the relaxed bar side, where they can enjoy sports and a more casual atmosphere. Overall, the cafe remains a favorite for its good food and friendly service.

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The Blackwater Cafe Reviews

4.5
214 ratings
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5
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4
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Food
4.5
Atmosphere
4.4
Service
4.5

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Basically, their attitude. I ordered a basic medium rare burger. it was well done. The waitstaff said she'd tell the cook/chef. No offer of discount, free wine, taking it back to the kitchen. When we left the manage t was sitting at the bar drinking. he asked how our food was and we told him our burgers were both over done. No apology. He basically said that if we ate it,it couldn't have been that bad. Very rude.

First time to go there. Service was good but took forever to get the food and then it was mediocre at best. Way over priced! Probably won’t go there again.

I consider The Blackwater a SML treasure. I literally feel like Norm from cheers when I arrive. 😆 Think the world of John, and the entire staff! Nick is the bomb with the cocktails too! Great food, cocktails and atmosphere as well! Big fan ❤️

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5 - 9PM
Wednesday 5 - 9PM
Thursday 5 - 9PM
Friday 5 - 9PM
Saturday 5 - 9PM
Sunday Closed
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