Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Rochester, NY

We had a nice evening overall, but there were a few things that really stood out and should be addressed. My husband ordered a Buffalo Trace bourbon, and instead of letting us know it was unavailable, the waiter brought out Angel’s Envy—which is $3 more—without asking if that substitution was okay. Transparency about inventory is important, and we would have appreciated being told before anything was poured. The food itself had some highs and lows. - Steak: Absolutely delicious. - Wedge Salad: It was missing the balsamic drizzle, and the bacon didn’t taste candied as described. I also would’ve preferred the tomatoes cut the same way as the cucumbers so the veggies felt consistent. - Brussels Sprouts: Fine, but nothing special. - Mexican Corn: Very good. Communication became an issue again when my husband specifically asked for no sauce on his steak, yet a sauce was still brought out—and we were charged for it. When we looked at the bill, the two drinks plus the extra side added up to an additional $9 we never requested. We enjoyed parts of the meal, but clear communication and accuracy are essential, especially when it comes to substitutions and charges.

My wife and I visited this afternoon for our first time to celebrate our birthdays. I had heard for years nothing but good things about this place and we weren’t let down. From the service, atmosphere and food, everything was perfect! We will definitely be back!

UPDATE 2/15/26…This afternoon we dined at Black and Blue again. We were fortunate to be seated with Benjamin! Benjamin provided exceptional service…15 out of 10 stars. He was prompt and his timing was perfectly spaced when checking on us. Benjamin has a great personality. His disposition is perfect for the hospitality industry and Black and Blue. Thanks Benjamin for making our dining experience enjoyable! We will definitely request Benjamin when we dine again. For my birthday surprise, we dined at Black & Blue. Our server Orrin was very professional and patient with our party of 6. He was very knowledgeable and provided answers to our many questions. Orrin and his team would check in on us to see if we needed anything. The food was good! I tried a Red Snapper dish and was pleasantly surprised and pleased with the taste. The environment was cozy and provided a sense of privacy. We normally dine here on special occasions approximately 2 - 3 times per year. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to secure our normal server. However, Orrin and his team made our dining experience enjoyable!

We celebrated my birthday here with my wife and tried several items off the menu — everything was really good. The restaurant can get a bit loud depending on where you’re seated, but the service was excellent and really made the experience. I was a little surprised to see a charge for water, but nonetheless, we had a great time overall and would definitely recommend it.

So a group of us met up for dinner at Black and Blue Steak and Crab. We all started to congregate around the bar they have a good selection of drinks. I myself had the Moscow mule to start my night. We were seated in a private room at a large table. Was pretty nice. Normally don't give out the server's name but a shout out to Chris. He did an excellent job with introducing himself and the restaurant, the whole team did a great job. Started with two types of bread. One was a garlic bread style. The other was like a pretzel bread roll you ordered a lot of appetizers, Wagu meatballs, fried calamari, beef tartare and lobster & crab fondue accompanied with some white wine. I ordered the Australian wagyu New York strip steak for dinner accompanied with a Caesar salad. We ordered sides for everyone which consisted of hash browns, brussel sprouts and lobster mac and cheese. We also ordered an assortment of desserts vanilla bean creme brulee, key lime pie and the molten chocolate bomb cake. I ordered a cappuccino for my after dinner drink. All I can say is this place was outstanding. The food was superb. Steak was cooked perfectly. Desserts were really good. Can't go wrong with the five-star rating.

We sat on the second floor so it felt a bit more intimate. Our waiter Oren was great, and Peter was so kind. We went here for my birthday. The food was perfect. I loved everything but my salad. I got the mixed greens . The oysters were soooo good. Fresh, cold and a little hot sauce bottle came with. My cowboy steak and shrimp were perfect . Steak was seasoned well and had a beautiful rosemary flavor. Shrimp were huge and cooked to my liking. My fiance got the waygu strip n it was delicious. They brought warm moist towels w lemon after we had oysters. Took our food and boxed n bagged it when we were done . I also got a complimentary slice of cake for my bday. I really special spot

Had a wonderful evening with fantastic food and service (thanks Billy and Hannah)! We all had steaks: Waygu Ribeye, Ribeye and the Bone In Strip. We had 3 sides between us: mushrooms, fries and cauliflower gratin. The steaks were all beautifully cooked to our liking and sides were delicious. Desserts were sorbet, cheesecake and chocolate bomb (which is enormous and could easily serve 2!). A great evening.

My wife and I went here for dinner over the weekend. We purposely decided to go right after they opened at 4 pm. Melissa was our waitress and she was exceptional. We asked several questions throughout the meal and she had well thought out answers for us. As we went here specifically to have a unique and enjoyable meal, we tried a few different items on the menu. My wife got the b&b Barrel Aged Manhattan and I got a Specialty Mocktail. The bread that came out before the food was so good! She went with the 20oz Porterhouse steak with a side of Brussels Sprouts. My meal was the Roasted Organic Chicken and a half sized Mixed Green Salad. We also picked desserts- the Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée and the Peanut Butter Budino, plus a Latte. Everything was top tier. Our taste buds were so excited to try all of the options. We would definitely go back for an anniversary dinner or a celebratory type of meal. It’s worth a visit just to see what everyone is always talking about.

An unforgettable 50th birthday dinner! My wife treated me to dinner here, and from start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The food was absolutely outstanding. Every dish was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. This is the kind of meal you keep talking about long after you leave. What truly elevated the night, though, was the service. Our waiter Andy was phenomenal. Attentive, knowledgeable, warm, and effortlessly professional. He struck that perfect balance of being present without hovering, and his recommendations were spot on. Junior waiter James was equally impressive, thoughtful, polished, and clearly invested in making sure we had a great experience. They made us feel celebrated without being over-the-top, which is not easy to do. The entire team contributed to an atmosphere that felt upscale, welcoming, and memorable. If you are celebrating something important or simply want an incredible dining experience, Black & Blue delivers on every level. I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate such a milestone birthday. Highly recommend.

Everyone in my party had steaks. I chose fish. Bad idea. The snapper was very over cooked and greasy. Tasted like cooking oil. The accoutrements under lacked any coherent or stand out flavors. The green "bean like" things had a string, pull-from-your-mouth consistency. Just yuck. The sides on the other hand were great. If forced to come again, maybe I'll just order a bunch of sides tapas style. Cocktail from the bar was spot on. Dessert was ok. I had the Crème brûlée- but should have gone with the chocolate bomb. The service was attentive and efficient and not all in your face. Though at first seating their were a half a dozen staffers leaning up against the wall overlooking the initial customer rush which gave off an audience feel; not exactly what you want while dinning out at a place with a fairly high price tag.

My husband and I were seated with menus in the lounge for an early dinner on Wednesday, September 24th around 5:30 pm. Our waiter brought water, asked if we wanted additional drinks (no) and did not return to take our order for over 20 minutes because he was tending bar. After placing our order we waited 1/2 hour or more for our appetizers and another 1/2 hour plus for our entrees - both delivered by other staff. One of our side dishes did not appear until we finished our dinners. As time dragged on, our quiet, comfortable table was surrounded by an extremely loud group which made it impossible to converse. When we finished eating, dessert was offered ( including one free dessert to compensate for the missing side) but no one came back to see our choices. Rather than wait another interminable amount of time for our check, we headed up to the bar to pay. I believe our waiter thought we were going to leave without paying because he charged out from behind the bar to meet us. The menu items we chose were terrific: shrimp cocktail, crab legs, delmonico , and asparagus. However, the lack of attention to our table throughout our meal by the waiter who was also tending a busy bar was unprofessional and ruined an otherwise delicious dinner.

I will always recommend this place. The service is always incredible, the lighting is stunning and the entire place is beyond nice. The food has never disappointed from steak, lobster, oysters, and sides and the drinks are always strong and delicious!

Upscale steak and seafood restaurant in a strip mall. Very nice restaurant with excellent service. Fresh fish, seafood and good steak. Sides are alacarte. Sides were mostly good but some were cold which is off because the mains were so good. Pricey but service is good

A busy night with no reservations, so we w were able to sit on the left hand side of teh bar near the stairs for upupstairs . It was bustling and busy but we were waited on promptly. From our side of the bar there was no television ( which was fine). However I will mention that that location of the bar seemed a little bit difficult to gain the staff's attention if needed specifically for the check. Anyways this was our first time here I had heard many good things about it. We ordered the chicken dish and the grouper dish. The grouper this was exceptional with good Mediterranean flavors and the fish was extraordinarily fresh for upstate New York. The chicken dish was also good well cooked very flavorful. It was just depend on what you're in the mood for. We would totally like to go there again

We made reservations in preparation for the busy holiday and were seated promptly upon our timely arrival. I am not a steak eater, but each time we dine at Black & Blue Steak and Crab, the food is good. Solid option for a date night

Bread is great! Ordered the snapper, came out burnt and very dry. Let server know and he said that's how it usually is. Definitely not worth the $70 I paid. I only had a salad and the snapper. The only reason they got two stars was the bread!!

Very busy for a Monday night. Possibly it's always busy. Possibly it's busy because most restaurants are closed on Monday nights. Haven't been here in possibly 10 years. I was happily surprised, got great service. I ordered salmon, believe it or not. It's not easy to find good salmon in Rochester anymore. Sam was as good as any I've had, it was grilled, which is a way I like it. I look forward to coming back.

Great experience for a 30th wedding anniversary dinner. Service was excellent by Aleta and her helper James. Steaks were cooked perfect and lobster mac and cheese was a hit. We've been here a few times over the last couple of years and it can be a bit inconsistent, but our latest visit was very good.

Came on a Monday night which you usually think is a slower night. Had a reservation at 6:30 and were seated promptly but had to move tables to accommodate one of our guests. Staff was wonderful about setting a new table for us. It was super busy and it took a while for the waitress to get around to us. Each time she would do one thing she would say she would be right back and then take a bit to come back. She was very busy but she was going the best she could. It seemed like they were understaffed. We came with some friend who don't know that the steaks are dry rubbed with a salt & pepper rub so they thought there steaks were salty. They were cooked perfectly & the manager came by to explain the rub to them & suggest that when they return to ask for a light rub. Food took an abundant amount of time to come out but the manager came to apologize and offered us free dessert. It was so nice to see someone really try & take care of their customers. More importantly than the free dessert he actually meant his apology as it didn't seem like he was just doing it to save face. Portions were large and the cauliflower au gratin was so delicious. The wagyu was cooked to perfection (special of the night). Food wise the only thing I was disappointed in was the crème Brûlée. It was to eggy tasting for me over like scrambled eggs with sugar. I know that that's mainly what is made of but I have never had one that tasted like eggs. Dipping the cookie in it did help. It may just be personal preference because it is one of their popular desserts. The manager went above & beyond on make sure our table was set. I know the waitress was busy but I feel like she was not friendly & didn't really want to serve us. It really dampened the experience especially when the manager came to apologize & the waitress did not. I will absolutely be back because the food is delicious & the restaurant has a manager that truly cares about their guests.

My family loves this place and go semi-regularly. I thought some of the food was fantastic and the rest was just okay. -the lobster was delicious! But dang for $90 with no sides it better be :) -the scallops were perfectly cooked as was the risotto, but the latter was lukewarm and tasted like they completely forgot the salt. It didn't have much flavor which was such a contrast to the perfectly seasoned scallops. -the chopped salad was my favorite thing of the evening. The dressing was perfect. It had crispy chickpeas! I will crave this forever. -the bread was bomb! -I disliked the Manhattan. I've never had one over ice - to me it was basically an Old Fashioned. It tasted so watered down and lacked depth. -really good grey goose martini. -my mom loved the crab soup and the snapper. -asparagus was average in flavor, but tender. -the desert special, a pumpkin budino, was spectacular except for the crust which was just loose graham cracker crumbs. We all agreed it was weird, maybe because there was so much of it compared to the fluffy, delicious budino. Love the vibes here! It was packed. The lighting was perfect. Cute spot for a date night. Service was really good if not a little much imo. I don't need my water refilled every sip I take, personally, but my family commented on how great it was so it's just a personal preference.

Service and ambiance are so consistent. Love the apps and steaks! Great for business, date night or a good time.

where to begin? The rolls were absolutely tasteless, the she crab soup served lukewarm with a tiny dollop of blue crab scooped in the center, the sea scallops & risotto over cooked and the three scallops paltry, the mixed green salad over dressed, the greens and chopped tomatoes swimming in a nearly tastless dressing! Without qualification, the worst restaurant meal I've had in the past 12 months.

Meh, steak was average. Tasty, but prices are in the exceptional range and it just didn't seem to hit that level. Sides were ok as well. Lobster mac and cheese didn't really have much lobster chunks or flavor. Seafood tower was probably the highlight. The tower was priced well for what you get.

I am from out of town so I probably won't eat there again. This is an upscale restaurant with delicious steaks. The sides and appetizers were delicious too. I felt disappointed that they never came back and filled water glasses even when asked. They also tacked on an additional charge for sauces which I thought was unnecessary due to the high price of steaks there. The ambience of the restaurant was very nice.

We had a reservation but on arrival the restaurant was extremely busy and we had to wait for our table to be ready! In the past we were always seated right away. It took a while after being seated and the service assistants came up and offered us water choices and bread. We were seated by a fireplace which was lovely but it got a bit warm, at the end of the meal I felt like I had a sauna experience and was happy to go outside into the 28 degree air! We started with drinks, my lemon drop martini was wonderful and I'd have to say this place makes the best drinks of this nature. We ordered the calamari, unfortunately there was little to no dipping sauce, maybe a teaspoon sized portion in one corner of the plate, and the calamari was overcooked to the point that some pieces were rubbery. We sit a chopped salad and it was wonderful, as a split salad it was more than enough for the sizes were huge. Dinner was a filet mignon and red snapper fish. We did not finish our entrees because the app and salad along with the bread were enough! The down side here was the service, no one checked in with us until we were ready to gave them box up our dinners. We skipped dessert even though we were here to celebrate a birthday, it has become a tradition in January to here for my birthday but I'm going to reconsider this next year. It was honestly just too busy and service was lacking this evening, they did give us one complimentary drink as a birthday gift!

***4.5 stars-*** One of the better places to get a steak in town. I've been a few times this year and it's consistently good. I usually get the wedge salad and ribeye. The Mexican style street corn is a surprisingly good side, but more traditional items like mushrooms and asparagus are also solid. As for appetizers, I've shared the crab cakes and fondue which did not disappoint. Service has been friendly and prompt. The one time we brought our own wine, the corkage fee was waved, which was greatly appreciated (and resulted in a bigger cash tip). As solid as a steakhouse B&B is, nothing really blows me away during each visit. It's consistent and predictable, so it's a good place to host guests / out-of-towners. As far as actual steaks go, I think I may actually prefer Max Chophouse, Tournedos and Char (maybe not recently). The ambiance is just okay and they've made the most of their strip mall location. I just don't find it too cozy or welcoming.

Always wanted to try Black and Blue! The staff was welcoming and seated us directly. Service was courageous and appropriately attentive. Food was exquisite. I started with the chopped salad. My only issue was that I love my steak rare and they served it on a sizzling plate that kept cooking it past my desired doneness although it did have a great flavor. I also had two scallops, because they looked excellent. I am looking forward to returning and will consult on how to get my desired doneness of my meat. Love the ambiance.

Ate here on a cold evening; seated promptly in the back dining room with a fireplace! Perfect!. Steaks done to perfection.,they split the edge salad which was just right.. garlic truffle fries arrived piping hot. Good wine list! Desserts are great.. crème brûlée was on point with homemade cookie!

I won a gift card to the Black & Blue Steak and Crab restaurant at my company Christmas party, We made reservations for today Friday the 27th however they were at 4:30pm a little early for dinner but we took it as they were booked solid for tonight and i believe the next 2 weeks. So we arrived and we were promptly seated at a round table that would've seated 4 people comfortably with a view of the whole restaurant. So that was pretty cool, Our waitress Olivia came to the table 1st to take our drink orders and brought bread & butter to the table we just ordered ice water w/lemon and then after Logan came to the table we ordered our drinks and appetizers. Both Olivia and Logan did very well they were pleasant and social and very knowledgeable about the menu and the specials for tonight. I ordered the mushrooms for my appetizer which were good and then I got a salad which was also good. My main course was the cauliflower steak which I loved and it was very delicious and then we got dessert which was a chocolate torte with raspberry sauce and that was very good as well. My significant other ordered the steak and lobster tail that he said was good too along with the lobster Mac & cheese. It was a great night and I'm glad I got to experience the restaurant for the 1st time. I recommend visiting this establishment at least once.

Nice trendy restaurant. We sat at the bar. Good bartender. Good service. We ordered tuna tartare.. delish. Red snapper.. delish. Caesar salad .. nice. Ribeye steak.. eh. Very disappointed considering this restaurant is known for its steaks.

we had a 60 th birthday celebration for my brother, service couldn't of been any worse than it was. Cold food, had to go to the bar for drinks, mixed up orders, missing items , never got water. It was embarrassing for the people that came to celebrate his birthday. I called them and told them my concerns . They told me they would get back to me asap, a week passed, I had to call back, spoke to another manager which told me what she would compensate and sent me an email and looped in the original manager and said she would be reaching out to me...... I have heard nothing . It's so sad because my entire family has gone there for years and they and myself will never go back. Black and Blue shame on you , you take peoples money , act like you care about your customers ....... But you don't. Talk is cheap and you have definitely have proven that to be factual. Thank you for a horrible experience...

Got a porterhouse, was so tender and melted in my mouth and I know it's probably just fancy steakhouse seasoning but it was slightly too salty, still housed it down though. They were very accommodating when I messed up my reservation and let us sit at the bar until there was a table!

Black & Blue Steak and Crab was an amazing lobster-filled experience. We ordered the lobster toast, the crab and lobster fondue, and the half rack of lamb with a side of lobster mac and cheese. Everything was fantastic; the only thing I would change was the size of my stomach, as we left with a lot of leftover food (which we happily ate the next day). The lamb was excellently cooked, so we ended up eating it cold the next day, and it was still so delicious. The service was slow to start, but everything was great once we were able to get our orders in. The restaurant was quite busy; without a reservation we waited 15 minutes before we were sat. The place is dimly lit and has high ceilings with an upper seating area as well. After eating here, I'm not at all surprised that there was a wait time to eat, but I would wait again to eat at this restaurant. Everything was phenomenal and I will be thinking about this meal until the next time I can return for another.

Great food and service in a fancy atmosphere. We have been here for parties and as a couple and never disappointed. It is pricey but you get what you pay for. Located in plaza with lots of parking. Nice bar area too. Special in steaks and seafood.

I left a review a couple months ago, the service this time was much improved, the food was excellent, we sat upstairs so the ambiance was much more pleasant, I guess with all that said I just don't think it's worth the price you pay.

The service at Black & Blue is outstanding, and the environment is comfortable and accessibly refined. It's in Pittsford Plaza, but one soon forgets that after stepping inside. I decided to bring a good bottle of wine for the table and the lead server generously noted we needn't worry about the corkage fee. The server also offered very helpful suggestions; for example, the Caesar salad is large and since we're ordering courses, a split is wise--and the split can even have anchovies on only one half. When it came to the steaks my dining partner and I ordered, our waiter helpfully redirected our sauce decisions in relationship to the cuts of steak we each ordered, as well as had useful input on the sides we were sharing. Coffee service is wonderful and there are many after-dinner drink options. The only downside is that the dessert menu itself--reasonably priced, by the way--isn't the most innovative, which our server admitted, but dessert is mostly decorative after an outstanding steak meal. The ethos here seems to be that one foot is in the great steakhouses of the past; another in our current era.

My family (party of 22) had an amazing dinner Saturday night in the private Club Room. Our main servers, BILL and CHRIS, were the epitome of 5-star service. Along with the entire team, the service was spot-on spectacular. The room was set up perfectly, just as I had asked. And, the food!! The food was by far one of the top meals I have had the pleasure to eat in a restaurant. Everyone in my family raved about the food. I, personally, am a big fan of Cowboy Ribeye's and have eaten hundreds at top steakhouses in the country. I will say that my ribeye at B&B Steak and Crab was done to perfection and rivaled any one of the big-name steakhouses! For a regular dinner or special large event, I can recommend Black&Blue without hesitation!

I highly recommend this restaurant. The she crab soup was fabulous. I ordered the cowboy ribeye and my husband the filet. Both came out exactly as expected. I made reservations and was seated right away. This is a good place to celebrate - anniversary, retirement, birthday, etc. The waitstaff was very accommodating and knowledgeable.

When I lived in Buffalo, this was my weekly go to. So, I could not resist going here on my 2 day trip to Rochester. Oren was the best waiter ever. We had the pleasure of being at one of his tables two nights in a row. . The drinks and the food were also amazing and I can't wait to come back on another trip soon.

Amazing! Our children wanted to take us somewhere special for our anniversary and they chose Black & Blue. Excellent choice! The restaurant has an understated elegance without seeming stuffy. We were seated on the upper level and they had set a 4-top and a 2-top for our party of 7--I am categorically opposed to eating a meal while crammed into a too-small place--especially at a high-end restaurant! The host saw the look on my face and, without me saying a word, said, "this is too small, isn't it? How about we use this table instead" (nodding to a nearby 4-top) she promptly arranged with another staff member to swap out the smaller table-no fuss, no problem! We sat at our expanded table and were asked if we were celebrating anything. We informed that it was my husband's and my anniversary. We ordered cocktails from their very inventive cocktail menu. I had an orange-vanilla old fashioned! Delicious! Just this side of being too sweet, but the smokiness of the whisky saved it! Everyone else enjoyed their drinks and then--they brought out champagne flutes and a complimentary bottle of champagne! What a lovely touch! The appetizers were delicious, the shrimp in the shrimp cocktail were HUGE! My daughter loved her crab cakes. Then, the meal!! Wow! Wet aged, hand cut and trimmed steaks, excellent fresh seafood sourced from a private, exclusive vendor in Florida. I got the 7 oz. filet. Haddock Oscar was a special, but I really wanted a steak so they accommodated my indecision by allowing the Oscar set up to be put on my steak! They hard sear their steaks in a1700°oven so there's a crust--oh my, just fab!! The table also ordered a center cut trimmed strip steak, the scallops served over risotto, and assorted other entrees--all enjoyed. The sides are not included and are listed as "shareable" and they are!! The table ordered roasted asparagus, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese made with 3 cheeses and orzo (really good!), sautéed mushrooms... everything done so well! To top it off, we shared 2 crème brûlées between us all...we were stuffed but wanted to try!! And kudos to the staff--while we were there we heard a commotion and someone scream--apparently a man was choking on the lower floor--patrons trained as emts stepped in to help. A server on our level heard what was happening and practically flew down the stairs!! When he saw that things were in hand, he was back upstairs without missing a beat!! Our server seemed shaken, but continued on as professionally and efficiently as before!! Amazing place, albeit a bit expensive, but this is a great special occasion restaurant!! Make a reservation and gooooo!!

We went here on Saturday evening to celebrate birthdays for three of us. We had reservations and were seated on time. Our server was Aleta and she did a wonderful job. Understand that this is a little pricey but the food and service is worth it. The Crab and Lobster fondue is a favorite and delicious. My wife had the Bistro Filet Medium Rare and I had the Kansas Bone in Strip Medium Rare. Everything here is Ala cart! I order mash with mine, they offer several options for sauce for your steak, the truffle butter is very good. My wife ordered hash browns. Our steaks arrived cooked to perfection. The potatoes complemented the steaks perfectly. You can expect to pay about $50 to $100 per person if drinks are ordered. It is well worth it, great place to celebrate a special occasion.

Allie I sent you the data you requested and you never bothered to get back to me. That in my opinion shows me you most certainly do not understand the concept of Customer Care.

The staff here was very good. We had messed up a reservation and the managed to fit us in with a half hour. Wait staff was also very friendly and professional. The steak was well cooked. The main complaint was the food was way over salty. I had the tuna tar tar ap and really struggled eating it because it was so salty. The fries and the seasoning on the steak were also super salty. Everyone in my party agreed. I also thought the sides were a little disappointing. The asparagus side had 6 stalks of asparagus. Every other side was super creamy or loaded with cheese. Btw- it's called steak and crab - there was only one crab dish.

This bartender was friendly and helpful the restaurant had great ambience u don't really see many fine dining restaurants in Rochester. My filet was delicious and I got peppercorn sauce on the side. Wait for me I'm coming back

They have the best steaks. Our table had ribeye and filet. Everything cooked perfectly

Amazing!!! Went for a pre New Year dinner with my 14 yr old son. Our waiter was funny , knowledgeable. We got shrimp cocktail and the wagu meatballs for appetizers. Shrimp was fresh and cocktail sauce had a nice zing to it. Meatballs were delicious. Main course was for son, grilled chicken with mashed potatoes. He ate it all ( enough said !) I got the special. Halibut with lobster risotto. The halibut was fresh and so tender. The risotto was creamy with lobster chunks that was spectacular.

Annual Christmas Eve family dinner enjoyed again this year! All dinners and sides were delicious and came exactly as ordered. Cocktails were also well prepared. Service was attentive while not intrusive or rushed. Our family had a new arrival this year so we had an 8 month old at the table. While a high chair was provided, we were sad to learn there's no changing table in the ladies rest room. Unfortunately she did need a change during our dinner and that was done on the rest room floor- while we had a mat from the diaper bag, a folding changing table that could be pulled open if needed should be provided by this very upscale restaurant.

We are regulars who frequent Black & Blue for every family birthday celebration. I am saddened by the fact that I have to write this review as every experience up to tonight has been beyond expectations. We came to celebrate a birthday tonight, and unfortunately our experience was subpar in comparison to previous visits that blew us away. Today was our first time sitting upstairs, but the service downstairs has always exceeded expectations. To start off, upon getting seated, we were quickly greeted and given drinks by the assistant waiter. She was attentive and the highlight of the service tonight. However, we were left to sit for almost 30 minutes before our main waiter, Kelvin, came to give us the specials and take our order. By that time, the specials were irrelevant as we were waiting so long that we had already made our choices. He was in a rush and hadn't asked for our sauce choices, so we had to wait another 15 minutes before we were able to catch his attention and tell him the sauces we wanted with our steak orders. Additionally, during every birthday celebration in the past, our waiters would acknowledge it at the beginning of the meal and upon finishing our meal, we would celebrate with a cake. Our waiter tonight made no mention of the birthday celebration at all. After paying the bill, we felt as if we were rushed to leave, and were not given truffles that had come after the completion of our meals in the other 8+ birthday celebrations and regular dinners that we had here. Again, I am disappointed that this review had to be written as Black & Blue is our family's go to celebratory location. Normally the service is fantastic, but today, our waiter made us feel unwelcome and ignored.

First impressions. If you can get sat downstairs do. The acoustics upstairs makes it hard to hear a conversation on a weekend. The filet minion was well prepared but steakhouse variety. Enjoyable. Sides nothing to write home about. My company had the lamb and was very impressed, large portions. Priced well. Staff well attentive

Great place for a good dinner. Cozy atmosphere, delicious dinner and good service. You rarely find such a level of establishment nearby.

Excellent dinner! Our server was Tracey who was attentive and efficient. Filet mignon was perfect. Restaurant was calm and felt private. Very nice experience!

Our first time here for a birthday dinner. Our table was ready on time and there was a nice handwritten birthday note. Wait staff was attentive but not intrusive at all. The menu is a typical steak house menu with sides a la carte. We ordered some appetizers, a rib eye and the snapper with some sides. The wagyu meatballs were more of a swedish meatball and tasted like turkey to me. We both enjoyed the steak taretar! The main courses were cooked perfectly. We also enjoyed the creamed kale side dish. The sweet potato dumplings were more of a sweet potato wedge. They also brought out a free birthday dessert (bonus points for not singing). Extra points for the bathroom stalls being full coverage. Plenty of parking in the shopping plaza.

My boyfriend and I tried this place for the very first time and were amazed at how delicious the food is. I will say this place is rather pricey but it's worth it, especially if you are planning to go out to dinner for a special occasion. The servers and staff here are all great, super friendly, and helpful when it comes to picking great drinks and meals. The way the menu works is you pick a meat option (which is individually priced) and then you pick a side (which is also priced individually) to share with your table. All sides are meant to be shared. I believe the side portions are big enough to share, depending on how big of an appetite you have. If you're someone who likes to eat more when going out, I would recommend ordering more than one side. Today, my date and I order the 20oz steak, 7oz filet mignon, crab cake, mashed potatoes, and asparagus all for dinner. It was delicious and very savory. The meats come with a variety of sauces, our two favorites were the black truffle butter and the Gorgonzola sauce. For dessert, we had the key lime pie and the peanut butter budino. Both of these desserts were delicious, however, the peanut butter budino.... To die for. It was so good and a mixture of two things I love, chocolate and peanut butter. The cocktails were all great as well. Overall, we had an amazing experience and will definitely return in the future for another special occasion!

I've heard and read of folks having a wide range of experiences at this Pittsford Plaza steakhouse, so when I booked a dinner for my partner's birthday, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I hadn't been since college and even then I think I just ordered soup? I digress. You can tell by the 5 stars that we had a truly wonderful experience! We were so well taken care of, the food and cocktails were perfection, and the space is lovely. We started at the bar with cocktails until it was time for our reservation. I went with a delicious spritz cocktail with aperol and rosè, and my date enjoyed a flawless Manhattan. The hostess took us to our table at the back of the restaurant where our server and her assistant took excellent care of us through the duration of the evening. Answered all of our questions, and food came out at the perfect clip. We started with a split caesar salad, and this is the thing I would likely skip the next time we go. No issues, no wow factor, just skippable. Our steaks were fired up to perfection, and we went with a side of mashed potatoes to really seal the deal. I ordered with the bistro filet, their least expensive cut, and enjoyed it just as much as many pricier steaks I've ordered at other steakhouses. My date went with the filet mignon and half a lobster, both of which he said were flawless. Medium rare perfection for both of us, and they even wrapped up our night with a complimentary birthday dessert. This was a rich chocolate torte with raspberry reduction - super classic and super yummy. We left feeling like we had a really special night, and what more can you want for an occasion meal celebration? I am really grateful to the whole team at Black and Blue who helped make Col's birthday such a special treat. We'll be back! Thank you thank you!

Had dinner there twice this week on Tuesday & again on Thursday evening met friends for cocktails and dinner on both nights. Had a cosmo & a scallop dinner at the bar on Tuesday great meal wonderful ambiance and service. Thanks to Bella & all who were fab to us. On Thursday met a friend for cocktails & dinner. Lemon drop martini -calamari and a red snapper dinner! Vanilla bean crème brûlée as we were celebrating my birthday! Thank you Vanessa & Commie

Food was great - steaks were delicious. Those sweet potatoes melt in your mouth. Delicious olive bread to start as well. Nice ambiance with our early 5pm reservation.

Black and blue is one of a kind. Their espresso martinis are the best! Get there early enough to enjoy a cocktail at the bar before your reservation. I got the kansas city strip with a lonster tail and it was delicious. For dessert we had the chocolate torte and let me tell you, it was massive! And delicious! Ambiance was cozy!