Blackberry River Bistro

We were absolutely blown away by Blackberry River Bistro — both the food and the service. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and it was so clear that it’s all made from scratch. We actually stumbled upon this place by chance while staying at a B&B in Great Barrington, and we’re so grateful we did. The wings were unreal — perfectly crispy, meaty, and coated in just the right amount of sauce, homemade bleu cheese dressing! And if you’re questioning whether to get dessert… absolutely do it here. Worth every bite. I honestly can’t say enough good things about this place. Do yourself a favor and go — you won’t regret it.

What a wild ride this food was. The take on all cuisine is unique and tasty. First the green pepper maple wings were out of control delicious. Perfect amount of spice, savory and sweet. Top 3 favorite wing flavors of all time. Next was the main course dishes. The pasta was a little bland, but the sauce and internal filling was VERY good. The sandwich was pretty good, but the star was the wings. I'll definitely be back for round 2 of those wings!

We visited the area for the first time and saw the Blackberry River Bistro was well recommended. We had no idea what a surprise we were in for. The restaurant is small, but we found a place to sit right away. The menu had something for everyone. We ordered a Kale Caesar Salad while was outstanding. Packed with flavor and plated beautifully. Next the Pork and Veggie Dumplings. They tasted fresh, the dipping sauce was light and delicious. Finally, we had a delicious gnocchi and a burrito, both great. The gentleman who served us (owner?) was professional and polite, moving fluidly from one table to the next to make sure they had what they needed. VERY WELL DONE! Thank you!

First time in a few weeks ago. It was very nice and clean inside. Nice portioning, plating was very clean. Flavor was awesome. First time trying the Maple green chilli wings and was pleasantly surprised! They are a must🤩. For our entree we had the special pasta of the week it was cavatelli with pesto and a creamy tomato sauce. I was unsure about pesto and tomato sauce together but flavors worked very nicely together and I really enjoyed that dish. However our top star of the night was the chocolate mousse. We will definitely be back again… especially if they are still serving the chocolate mousse!😌✌🏼

The food alone was incredible ❤️ The service, the atmosphere and the warmth show that they know the meaning of hospitality.

Food was delicious, menu was filled with interesting choices, we were all happy with our meals. Small with just a few tables but we enjoyed the experience

We got there and it was packed on a Saturday night at 6:30. After we were seated, our meal took awhile. For example, our wings didn’t come out for 45 minutes. It was also disheartening to see our mains come out at the same time as the table that was seated 30 minutes after us. The food was disappointing. The pad thai noodles were mushy. The scallops had a poor sear and the orzo sauce left much to be desired. Likely the team was short staffed tonight, which is a perhaps why we left disappointed, especially after our long wait.

We just discovered Blackberry River Cafe after purchasing a home in the area this July and it has become one of our favorite to go to places. The food is very fresh and delicious. We love that it is family owned and that when you order out, they use biodegradable packaging. We highly recommend this place!!

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!

So happy to be able to make Blackberry River Bistro one of regular dining spots! The food is always delicious and inspired, and the deserts are worth straying from your normal eating discipline for. Keep up the great work. Worth our 1/2hr drive!

What a find! If you missed out on the Labor Day weekend fried chicken special, there's always the ahi tuna poke bowl. Or the burrito. Or the amazing pasta special. Or the fabulous cakes. Or the ...Oh go check it out for yourself. First rate fresh and delicious menu, great vibe. Why take out when you can eat in - but you can do either. We will be back!

Had some extra time before going to a show at the Infinity Theater in Norfolk and decided to drive an extra 10 minutes to check this place out. It was well worth the trip. Excellent food, service, atmosphere and specialty beer, topped off by a delicious dessert cake. Highly recommend Blackberry River Bistro if you are in the area.

In Canaan Ct, I got Korean fried chicken and Mexican street corn and it was delicious. The host was very accommodating and the vibe relaxed.

You can count on absolutely delicious farm fresh meals . The owners are legendary for their consistent offerings of imaginative dishes that remain on their menu--so you know you're getting the best flavors every time. The atmosphere is friendly with a creative visual vibe.

Fresh & tasty food ! Limited menu but very creative, offering a nice variety of flavors!.

Stopped in Canaan on the way up to Great Barrington and were we ever happy we did. Great dinner. Had pappardelle with slow cooked short rib ragu and it was just lovely- homemade pasta and perfect sauce. D. had a lovely salad and then a chicken burrito which he raved about. Finished it off with a brownie in the car which was hard to share it was so fantastic. We got to Great Barrington early and saw all the trendy little restaurants there and had no regrets that we chose Blackberry River Bistro. Outstanding!

The food is worth a few hours drive to dine in, period. Service is friendly and the restaurant is clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Everything was so good. From beginning to end. Cool quaint spot. A good variety options such as street corn, burritos, tacos, rice bowl, desserts. Good choices for beer and wine. Let's just say I was stuffed after my street corn order. Other dishes were being served I didn't know what to choose lol. I ordered tacos . For dessert I went with the cinnamon cheesecake with Mexican chocolate. So darn good! Oh the great falls mango beer superb. No complaints I had a great time catching up with my friend while stuffing my face at the bistro lol.

Wasn't happy with the food I received. Tried the 'green wings' and they tasted as if they were fried and then doused in straight green Tabasco sauce. Things sell out super fast, and the wait when I had ordered was significant (45+ mins). This WAS in 2022, to be fair. I haven't been back though.

Absolutely delicious food and desserts! Very reasonably priced and everything we got was delicious. They also have wine and beer to go. We got the pork belly bahn mi, the carne asada burrito, and the roasted cauliflower rice bowl. All fantastic! Then we also got the salted chocolate pecan cookies which were great and the owner (I think it was the owner?) was kind enough to throw in a slice of the salty honey pie! THAT PIE. WAS. EVERYTHING. Still thinking about it....... a lot. Thank you so much for everything, Black River Bistro!

Awesome spot! Spinach artichoke dip was spot on! Wings were absolutely delicous, nice crispy and juicy and the tacos were also awesome! Tried oxtail for the first time and it did not dissapoint! The churros were a perfect ending to a delicous meal! Also good beer selection for such a small spot! Cant wait to go again

So the people who run Blackberry River Bakery, Audrey and Sam, have opened this wonderful Mexican restaurant just down the road. Like the bakery, the food is amazing and reasonably priced. We've been a few times and have had creative tacos, filling bowls, and authentic Mexican Corn. They're planning on extending their hours, which is a huge boon to the community. This food totally makes for a fun dinner out.

What wonderful and interesting food and presentation, at a great price. And a great family. I'm late to the party, but my mission now will be to spread the word further on this great resource for all of us in the area.

Very cool space. Great beer list (rare Belgian ales/German lagers/and sours). Attentive service. Most importantly GREAT food. We will be back.

Stopped here on a whim, and were blown away at the yum factor in this unassumingly quaint spot! Every bite was fresh and surprisingly delicious in our tacos and salad with slooow cooked chicken. Keep it up guys, you are doing a fab job!

Excellent creative take out menu. Food was ready to pick up as promised and was delicious. Nice people running the place too. Highly recommend!

So happy my daughter and i stumbled on this great find. Tacos were amazing, lime crema definitely put them over the top delicious. Will definitely be back, and will bring hubby to try their selection of beer

Sam and Audrey have outdone themselves again this place is amazing! The food is beyond amazing had the wings and churros for dessert best food I have had in a long time. The prices are very reasonable service was great you must stop by to have some yummy food!

This is definitely my favorite place to come. Food is always amazing and comes from scratch. I have had every dish that they make and have yet to be disappointed. The tap list, and bottle list is ever changing. The staff is friendly and prompt. The nachos were a special that they made fresh to order, with Tostito chips and added jalapeños. The environment is wonderful clean and upcoming. Patio space is perfect with mood lighting as day turns to night. I highly recommend stopping by and checking them out.

Best that Canaan has to offer! It is great to have something different than Italian food and serves meals that don't leave you feeling too full or unhealthy after. Glad to have them!

Food was very good definitely will go back. Beer was also awesome lots of good choices. Keep up the good work black berry!

Delicious casual Mexican in a lovely light space with indoor & outdoor seating. Tasty local brews on tap; great, friendly service. Ask about the specials!