Allison C.
Yelp
It's been a minute since I've posted a real food-focused Yelp review. Is this next year of the pandemic the year I that pick it all back up again? Time will tell. Ha!
Blackberry River Bistro is the best spot in eat in Canaan, the competition in not even close. The sister location of Blackberry River Cafe - which I miss dearly! - BRB has been a treat for years. I loved eating there in-person pre-pandemic, and their take-out has helped power my Canaan visits during.
Over the years, I have enjoyed a variety of their dishes, from their classic rice bowls, burritos, elote, and artichoke spinach dip. That being said, never skip on one of their specials if you see they are available I had their Banh Mi sandwich last year, which rivals anything I've had in NYC. A recent visit to Canaan landed on a weekend where they were making Korean Short Ribs and Shrimp Pad Thai. Ordering both was the move! The short ribs were braised with soy sauce and brown sugar, the sweet-savory taste countered well by the kick of kimchi with mint to cleanse the palate. The Shrimp Pad Thai was flavorful, not swimming in sauce - good, in my opinion! - and incredibly fresh with its addition of basil, fresh red bell peppers, lime, and flavorful crushed peanuts.
Always be sure to finish up with a dessert. From chocolate chip cookies to key lime pie, and many specials in-between, your sweet tooth will be satisfied.
If you are comfortable dining indoors, they recently reopened their dining area, always cozy and beautiful. Dine-in or take-out, you can't go wrong however you experience Blackberry River Bistro!