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   Emerson

   Charleston

   9 reviews

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   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food3service4ambience4

   We had steak, pork, mushroom risotto and corn and goat cheese pie. The pork was very disappointing. It came out so rare that we had to send it back. It came back cooked but very tough and fatty. My husband couldn’t eat much of it. The rest of the food was very good, including desert.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great experience!

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We were traveling. Heard about this restaurant and were very excited by the excellent menu.

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   Sperbalicious

   Western NC

   36 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   36 reviews

   Dined on January 27, 2023

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   The Blackbird provides great ambiance and interesting culinary fare. Delicious on every level, but too many dishes with pecans. I'm allergic. Our server was kind but struggled getting the final bills to some larger parties. As a result, I missed out on wine with most of my dinner. Love this restaurant and hope management can assist struggling servers and make sure the 2 top tables can also get good service.

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   TandK

   San Francisco

   19 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on January 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent lunch menu, delicious food, and reasonably priced for Asheville.

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   RichardR

   Western NC

   9 reviews

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   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great as always.

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   Mindy

   Washington DC

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic steak and shrimp Caesar salad and wine for lunch. Sorry to hear the 5-course dinner has gone away.

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   Friend

   Western NC

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall4food3service2ambience3

   They were out of burgers and biscuits. Our waitress was super nice but had too many other tables to give us any attention.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful menu and food was excellent!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    The food quality has gone down in the past couple years. In previous years we have been excited to eat here when we visit Asheville, but this time it did not meet our expectations. We will not be coming back.

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    bethb

    Western NC

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    We went for brunch and some of our meals were great and some were not very good. The avocado toast was pitiful....a few slices of avocado on a not very interesting piece of bread and two tomato slices.....bloody mary's were lacking as well.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved this restaurant! We were a little disappointed that the ribeye for two was sold out by the time we arrived. However, everything we ate that night was delicious. Highly recommend the charcuterie board, loved being able to choose our own meats and cheeses. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in Asheville.

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    Sully

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a group of six, we all loved our meals. Don’t shy away from some of the vegetarian options, they were absolutely delicious and exceeded expectations. Shout out to Jill our server who was fantastic. Would highly recommend and we plan on going back next time we are in Asheville!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Bartender very knowledgeable. A little delayed with coming by the table but had a lot going on

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    NancyC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Interesting menu choices food was served efficiently but we did not feel rushed

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    MarcFromNYC

    New York Area

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Really enjoyed the appies so much, we had no room for entrees. Pork rinds and corn bread were both amazing. Great, but limited wine selection. Found a reasonable Cabernet to pair with our food. Service was friendly and attentive.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was spectacular. A great way to put together some amazing options to create fantastic masterpieces. I would recommend anything off of the vegetarian menu. Excellent

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    Jboy21047

    Charlotte

    65 reviews

    4.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    We enjoyed our dinner at Blackbird, although the noise level can be quiet high since it connects to the bar next door and there is really no acoustic control. A large table was next to us and the waiter was kind enough to move us to another location so we could have a quieter conversation. Loved the mushroom truffle risotto and quite a large portion, enough to share. The duck breast was beautifully cooked and delicious. I liked the variety of the menu and would certainly return to try something new.

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    ElizabethT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Quality bread, well balanced dishes. The Vegetable Wellington was probably the best vegetarian dish I have ever had, full of flavor without drowning the vegetables in butter or sauce. The duck was perfectly cooked and delicious. I could have eaten a larger portion of the steak tartar as my meal and been very happy. Finished off with a bourbon ice cream that had all the full bodied flavors of bourbon without the overpowering alcohol taste.

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    Foodie28714

    Western NC

    33 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    From the moment we walked in the door and were insulted by the hostess we should have known our dining experience would be less than great. That inauspicious start was followed by a long wait to be served by a server who was waiting tables for the first time ever, admittedly with no previous training for the job. Being thrown in the deep end was not his fault, yet apparently management was content to do it due to short staffing issues. Service was painfully slow, when it actually did occur. When the food finally arrived to say it was bland and unseasoned would be an understatement. Our last experience dining at this restaurant was mediocre. That trip was a credit to this dining experience which was utterly awful from service to food quality. It will undoubtedly be our last trip.

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    woolworthlunchcounter

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great New Year’s Day Brunch… it’s a tradition.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    New Year’s Day for brunch. Rather empty. But our server was comple

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    RichH

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    Unfortunately it seemed staff decided not to show up on New Years’ Day. The food was excellent but the service was slow and inattentive.

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    StephanieG

    Miami

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service, delicious food, great location and ambiance- sooo happy we chose to go here to celebrate our NYE night out!!!

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    ChocIce

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2

    This is a decent restaurant. The service is good, and the food is good, but it's just not...there. It is difficult to hear in this place. Maybe if you're seated next to the other person, but anything else is difficult. The food is interesting and good, but sometimes the combinations don't work well together. Interesting? Yes. Tasty? Not necessarily. Blackbird is expensive and just not worth the price.

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    Bobby

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful evening. The food was outstanding, as was the wine recommendation.

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    Lilsis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

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    We were lucky to stay very overnight close to the Blackbird. A table of 6 were efficiently served by Sean and his assistant. The cocktails were unique and delicious and both meat eaters and vegetarians were happy with the menu choices. We had bone marrow, corn bread and steak tartare for appetizers. The truffle risotto was so good, salad was fresh, and the baby chicken was smoked perfectly. We liked that they used ingredients from all over the state of NC. We came back the next morning for breakfast!

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portugal

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience

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    Goodie

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

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    I got the vegetarian cornbread pie and it was the most delicious dinner!!! Absolutely in my top ten best food I have ever tasted!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Blackbird has been a Asheville staple for years- their food is outstanding - great offering of vegan/vegetarian food…

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    CharlesO

    Nashville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Christmas with family.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We really enjoyed our food, and the young lady who waited on us was lovely. It was a shame that they were were out of a couple of items from their lunch menu, especially as one of them was a dish I had wanted. 🥲 They were understaffed for the level of business which they had, but the staff who were there did everything possible to ensure a smooth and pleasant meal. They succeeded.

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    SkepticalWV

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great food farm to table type place in downtown Asheville, nice bar and service, seated promptly with Open Table reservation. Only complaint was actually parking! Crowded neighborhood, had to park in municipal garage which was hard to find the entrance of on a back street. Listing says park in "Aloft Hotel Garage" but it is actually not signed as such and is behind the hotel not near the entrance. Once found it was inexpensive and not that far from the restaurant entrance so minor. Pork chop dish was great. Wife liked her beet salad. Wine a bit pricy. Traveling and don't live in the area but would be happy to go back if in town again.

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    JSP102

    Charlotte

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was fantastic! The taste and portion were great. We enjoyed the fresh pork rinds! Great service!

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    PaulB

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was superb throughout my dining experience. My dish of Seafood Risotto was excellent.

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    lsss

    New England

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our first visit to Asheville - our first night out, and we were so glad to have chosen The Blackbird for this first. Mark, our server, was so friendly, helpful, attentive, and encouraging, that we hated to leave. Yes, we ate and drank too much, and yes, our entrees were (salmon, corn pie) stupendous, starters (Caesar salad, chefs taste which was a sweet potato gratin) yummy, and we couldn’t finish our desserts ( crumble and blondie) . . . So we’ll have to come back. Kudos to the kitchen and to Mark for a terrific experience!

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    Alice

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    quick service, good food & drinks, highly recommend!

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    jimp

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food and service. Market catch was prepared very nicely. It was a cold night out and we were close-ish to the door, so were a little chilly. Will look forward to returning on our next visit to Asheville.

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    ChristyD

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Overall it was great food in a nice modern atmosphere. Our server; Paige was great. The menu is a little limited and a bit pricey, but the food was delicious. I recommend the gnocchi for sure. Note: there is no kids menu, although my kids were able to find things to eat from there, sharing with us.

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    JoeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic….original menu with fresh ingredients. Great pairings of entree with sides. Perfect presentations. The pork chop is best ever and the fresh apple crisp with bourbon and burnt sugar ice cream a wonderful finish!

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