black & blue Steak and Crab - Wellesley

black & blue Steak and Crab - Wellesley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Frank VIP

   New York City25 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Menu sounded good but food was sub par. The lobster and crab "fondue" was more like a bisque served with a biscuit in the middle and super crisp tortilla style chips on the side. Not really a fondue. The NY strip served medium rare was a poor piece of meat. A lot of inedible sinew running throughout the steak and the flavor was overwhelmed by rosemary resulting in a funky flavor. A good strip steak needs simple salt and pepper to let its natural flavor shine. This was not good. Staff was excellent and attentive and the interior of the restaurant was very nice, but I do not plan to be back and cannot recommend.
   

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   paul VIP

   Greater Boston94 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent food was as usual delicious and the man came over and checked on us was very nice of her
   

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   Marci VIP

   Central Coast15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely family dinner. For whatever reason we just discovered Black & Blue. We have been going to Capital Grill and The Federal, but after tonight we have a new favorite. The food was fantastic. Service was great. Loved the ambiance. Bonus points for fulfilling my request on the reservation for a booth. A+
   

   black & blue Steak and Crab - WellesleyResponded 3 days ago

   Marci - thank you for the kind words. We are so pleased to be your new favorite! Can't wait to see you again!
   

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   William VIP

   Greater Boston14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice newish restaurant in Wellesley. Food variable. Very good scallops and steaks. Salmon was ok, but served with raw Brussel sprouts and almost raw broccolini. Four guests $100 per head with one dessert and 3 glasses of wine (total), I didn’t feel it was very good value. Lively fun atmosphere, not suitable for business or intimate dinner.
   

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   Scott

   Richmond1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was attentive and the environment was very appealing. The food was disappointing for all of us--the food was generally underseasoned, the KC strip I had was tougher than I expected, etc. Dessert was good. Bread was good. Sides were ok. Hash browns felt too greasy.
   

   black & blue Steak and Crab - WellesleyResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Scott - thank you for your review. I am sorry that the food was not up to par on your visit. Since the service and ambiance was appealing to you, I hope you are willing to give us another chance. If you do, please let us know when you make your next reservation and I will see to it that your entire experience is on point. Brian Cullina, General Manager
   

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   Melissa VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   No recognition of birthday, even though it was in the reservation. Had to remind servers about requests for rolls & sodas. Butter stayed on the table through dessert. No one wiped the table between courses. This seems picky, but we spend $$$$ for dinner - i expect service to match the check price. They are many other places to go if not.
   

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   Will

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fancy and high quality atmosphere, friendly service and excellent food.
   

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   John VIP

   Washington DC20 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service nice ambience On food steak was tasty fries we’re barely warm & didn’t enjoy hash browns
   

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   Jeffrey

   Key West1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional dining experience! Food! Service! Atmosphere! Will be back!!
   

   black & blue Steak and Crab - WellesleyResponded on April 22, 2025

   Thank you Jeffrey. We look forward to your next visit!
   

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    Carlos VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    A wonderful experience. The atmosphere is modern without being overdone. And the food and service were amazing.
    

    black & blue Steak and Crab - WellesleyResponded on April 15, 2025

    Thank you for the nice review Carlos. Hope to see you again soon.
    

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