Black Cow

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

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   Rita VIP

   Greater Boston20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Matt

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The food was amazing as usual. Our server Jordan was very attentive but didn’t rush us. We enjoyed a nice anniversary meal at the black cow! Highly recommend the mushroom sandwich on the menu. It was one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a long time!
   

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   Richard

   Cleveland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   This is one of my go-to spots in Newburyport. Reliably tasty. Solid sushi - my favorites are the Tenmini Roll and Rock and Roll. A couple favorite apps are the bang bang shrimp and the cauliflower.
   

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   Sarah

   London19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   The menu is sort of ho-hum (but we knew that going in). Somehow we didn’t see the sushi menu and kind of wish we had. The waiter was good — efficient, not overly friendly. The hostess gets a shout out as my friend left her sunglasses behind and the hostess went to the length to call us, just as we realized we’d left the glasses behind. Thank you Hostess!
   

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   Suzanne

   Greater Boston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   This was my first time at the Black Cow and I doubt I will go back. We were seated in the room with the sushi bar, which was almost empty. We were seated at a booth next to a group of people that were there just to drink. They were so loud, obnoxious and drunk. My son, who is 10, was sitting next to me and several times I had to let him know I could not hear him because of the people in the next booth. The food was good, but overpriced. The waitress was very nice and attentive.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Washington DC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   Great night! Drinks and food were delicious and service was fantastic!
   

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   Meghan VIP

   Greater Boston22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

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

   We have been customers of the black cow for years, both here and the one in HW, and it feels like they have really hit their stride recently. We have a number of favorite items on the menu which have always been done perfectly— the cauliflower app and the sushi are highlights. The drinks are great. And the service is wonderful too. The manager went out of his way to reassure us that it was OK that we lingered and continued chatting long after we finished our meal. He kept refilling our waters, and giving a friendly chat when many other places seem to rush us out the door by 9 PM anymore. 
   

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   richard

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

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

   Disappointed in our server and steak was tough. 
   

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   Dr Paul VIP

   Greater Boston71 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

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

   First time at restaurant and a very nice experience. A good menu food was cooked well, friendly waitstaff, good price point no issues. I often judge cleanliness by the condition of the rest room which was excellent. It is often an area that is neglected and it is refreshing to see management commitment to running a clean establishment. I will return again.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

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

    Absolutely amazing experience. Food is lovely and drinks are top notch.
    

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