Kwame S.
Yelp
As I was driving through the Garrett Park neighborhood, I assumed that Apple Maps gave me the wrong turn-by-turn directions. Powering through and trusting my phone, led me us to Black Market Bistro. The restaurant looks like a house/B&B that has been converted into a restaurant with three dining room. I'll say this design really give the bistro a nice down-home, comfy, come one, come all vibe.
Black Market Bistro has a varied menu of food, wine, and beers, so groups with mixed appetites should be able to find something great to eat. In addition an an extensive food choices, Black Market Bistro (at least during our visit) had about 4-5 dinner specials. Unfortunately, I have to admit that I stopped listening after the 3rd special. *Shame on me, but I was exhausted from a long day*.
For my dining pleasure, I went with the Mediterranean Grain Bowl and Oyster Shrimp Po' Boy. The grain bowl was stuffed with farro, quinoa, veggies and a large serving of Greek yogurt on the side. While it's advertised as an appetizer, it's definitely large enough to share with another person or to have as an entree. It's a good thing that the person with whom I was dining and I decided to order one appetizer. Overall, I thought the po boy was pretty on point taste-wise. However, I wish the po boy would have had 2-4 more oysters. Having lived in New Orleans for four years, I have been spoiled by oyster Po Boys that have been STUFFED with oysters. That said, Black Market Bistro's Oyster Po' Boy does come with a generous side of French Fries.
Our servers were great and very friendly. Since we were sitting at the bar, one server took some time to make small talk while we were dining. While the prices might be a little higher compared to other similar spots in the area, I would say that the quality and portions of the food (as well as the ambiance) are worth it. In fact, we were so full from our shared appetizer, bottle of wine and individual entrees that we could not even think about dessert.
The Black Market Bistro definitely will go on my "Must Try Again" list. For my next visit, I'll be sure to be well-rested so I can listen to ALL of the dinner specials.