Black Cow

Name: Black Cow
Address: 40 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA, United States, 01950
Telephone: (978) 499-8811
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (102)

$31 to $50

American

40 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

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2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

CORRECTION, THE BLACKCOW DOES ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR BOTH LUNCH AND DINNER. PLEASE CALL US AT (978)499-8811 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION OR VISIT OPEN TABLE, RESERVATIONS ARE FOR INDOOR DINING ONLY!.

Reservations for parties larger than 4 you must call 978-499-8811.

Located in a city rich in maritime history, the Black Cow boasts spectacular ocean views from its rooftop deck and fine dining with walking distance to all that Newburyport has to offer. By land or by sea, the Black cow represents all the hospitality and beauty New England has to offer.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(978) 499-8811
Website
http://blackcowrestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Leclair

Location
40 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Neighborhood
Newburyport
Parking details
Parking spots for the Blackcow are located on the side of the building and are clearly marked by Blackcow Parking signage.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 102 people are saying

Black Cow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Black Cow delivers an exceptional dining experience with "fabulous service and food," making it a favorite in Newburyport. Guests rave about the "pistachio crust and pomegranate drizzle" on the salmon and the "outstanding pear and walnut salad." The restaurant offers a diverse menu, including superb sushi and accommodating gluten-free options.

102 Reviews

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Scott
Greater Boston10 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Honestly I’ve head better steak at Longhorn. Everything was over cooked . Apps were ok. Crab cakes great chili ok meatballs not good. Drinks were good , service was good. We are not afraid to order $$. They should be embarrassed charging $60 for a filet and $62 for rib eye and serving that. Ordered medium and it was well done at best. Places is great inside tho and service was good.
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James
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was great and our server was very accommodating when our party increased.
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Molly VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our lunch at Black Cow. The service was warm, friendly and attentive. The cocktails were excellent. The food was delicious and generous portions. We sat inside, but the rooftop deck looked amazing. Can't wait to come back.
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Audra VIP
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Consistently good food and service. A favorite.
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Wendy
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Early lunch on Sunday was perfect! Fabulous service and food! Wouldn’t change a thing!
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Sherry
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation so we were seated right away. We ordered a few cocktails before dinner and our waitress was on her game. The food came quickly and cooked to perfection. I thought I would order a filet because everyone raves about the beef but I ended up getting the salmon. The pistachio crust and pomegranate drizzle was such a yummy combination. We can’t wait to go back!
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Albert
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My haddock was excellent. Wife had salmon another great dish. Drinks topped off a great meal. Our waiter Christian was engaging and attentive. We will back
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Jo-Anne VIP
Greater Boston27 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were seated upstairs and there were a lot of kids. I would have preferred a more adult dining experience.
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Greg VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is fine. There is better food for the money in Newburyport.
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Rita VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch at the Black Cow. My husband and I are gluten free and there were an amazing amount of varied choices on their menu. We started with the calamari, lovely breading and crunch. It also had fresh hot peppers and cherry tomatoes. I got the small Caesar salad with the crab cake. Dressed perfectly salad with large slices of Parmesan cheese. The crab cake was delicious and cooked perfectly. My husband had the poke bowl and seaweed salad. He loved them both. I haven’t been here in a while, however, we look forward to visiting again soon!!
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FAQs

Black Cow offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 499-8811.

Black Cow is rated 4.6 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

40 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newburyport
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking spots for the Blackcow are located on the side of the building and are clearly marked by Blackcow Parking signage.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Leclair
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://blackcowrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(978) 499-8811

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