Blackbird

Blackbird is, without exaggeration, one of the most amazing restaurants I’ve ever been to. From the moment you walk in, everything feels intentional—elegant yet relaxed, refined without being pretentious. The atmosphere alone sets the tone for an exceptional dining experience. The food is outstanding across the board—beautifully presented, deeply flavorful, and clearly crafted with skill and care. Every dish feels thoughtful and elevated, the kind of meal you keep talking about long after you’ve left. And then there’s the dusty martini—quite literally the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced, impeccably chilled, and executed with absolute precision. It’s the kind of martini that ruins you for all others. Service is polished, warm, and intuitive, making the entire experience feel seamless and special. Blackbird isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a destination. Truly top-tier in every way and an easy, enthusiastic recommendation. 🍸✨

Absolutely insanely good food. I repeat insane food. If u don’t know what to get. I got the skirt steak. GET THAT. JOSE is one of the managers and gave us insane service along with Liam the bartender. Go and enjoy you will not regret it!

I celebrated Mother's Day at Blackbird's in New Canaan and it was an absolutely amazing experience! I highly recommend ordering the margarita flight, guacamole and chips, spicy tuna rolls, smash burger with fries, and bread pudding. The service was incredible and very accommodating. Our server went above and beyond to ensure my Mom's dining experience was very special and memoriable. Highly recommend this incredible restaurant in New Canaan for the best food, drinks and service.

It’s odd there aren’t more reviews considering how busy it was last night. Excellent ambience and great service. Our party loved everything we ordered; the Rigatoncini was phenomenal. One big piece of feedback: be more transparent with allergens on the menu. While staff took my allergy seriously, several items contained peanuts or tree nuts that weren’t disclosed. Four dishes with “chili crisp” included peanuts, and a salad had walnuts that weren’t listed.

I have been a huge fan and have dined at Blackbird twice monthly since thay opened. The food is always outrageous and the sevice is usually great. Last night was a first. My party of 4 arrived on time for our reservation. We were promptly informed by our server before ordering that "the appetizers and main courses would be delivered at the same time." We were told it was because "when dishes that take a long time to prepare, like the duck or a well done steak, it could take 45 minutes longer." We were being rushed and were furious to be treated so rudely in an upscale restaurant. None of us ordered appetizers. When we were finished with our main courses, three of us sat there with our dirty plates while one of our party was still eating. Our server came by, did not clear the plates, and asked if we were "contemplating any desserts" while one of our party was chewing! I don't know how many people are going to put up with being treated so disrespectfully in a fancy restaurant. Everyone who regularly goes to Blackbird expects to pay more than one hundred dollars per person, expects excellent food and expects excellent service. I would be surprised if this new policy did not only offend a few people. I will wait to return until I hear otherwise.

From the moment we walked in, the vibe felt elevated yet comfortable with dim, stylish lighting with a lively bar and plenty of share plate energy. The service by Marianna at the pub was a standout. She was warm, welcoming, attentive, and she offered helpful suggestions. The mini tostadas were crisp, flavorful and a perfect opener; the fried oysters were beautifully done. The combination of global inspired small plates and inventive mains makes the menu feel exciting. The ambiance and cocktail game are strong too could be an ideal spot for a date night or a sophisticated evening out with friends. Service was smooth overall. If I were nit picking a couple of portions were on the smaller side, and the pricing reflects the upscale surroundings, but given the quality of food, service, and setting, I’d definitely return. Blackbird delivers a memorable dinner experience. Excellent bites, strong service from Marianna, and that special night out feel without being too formal. Highly recommended if you’re in the New Canaan area.

An exquisite dinner with superb service special thanks to Manager Jose for making the evening exceptional. See you again soon!

I recently dined at Blackbird Restaurant and was blown away by their Salmon/Quinoa Bowl. The salmon was cooked to perfection—tender yet richly flavored—while the quinoa offered a delightful crunch, perfectly seasoned to complement the dish. The impeccable service and inviting ambience elevated the entire experience. I can’t wait to return for another extraordinary experience.

Such a warm and cozy environment but lifted! Just finished the most delicious flank steak - one that you have to pause after every bite. My only regret was that I didn't eat it slower. Can't wait to go back and try the sushi on my next trip to New Canaan!

Classy looking place in downtown. The service was prompt and the menu has some creative items on it. I have to admit, I thought it was a bit too pricey for the type of food they offer but it is New Canaan, so I guess that's par for the course. The mushroom tacos were tasty, though the mushrooms were a little more chewy than I was expecting. The veggie quinoa on the side and the green sauce were excellent!

The service is very good. The staff is nice, attentive, and personable. The food was very good, but it is quite expensive for a small portion of food. The steak and soup dumplings were very tasty. The donuts were okay. I would recommend this place for a special occasion. Or if someone else is paying

We typically go for drinks. Drink menu is always trendy and tasty. I usually get the margarita which is a 5. Weirdly enough, the sushi was very good and I hear they have a great happy hour which I still have to try. Great outdoor seating which has been expanded and there is plenty of it.

Had a really great lunch at Blackbird today. Ambiance is really relaxed and modern, service was attentive and friendly. My wife and I tried: fried oysters, baby romaine salad, smash burger and the lemon ricotta pancakes. Everything was really tasty! My favorites were the romaine salad with avocado, bacon, roasted corn and green goddess dressing. It was dressed well and all the individual components were prepared perfectly - sweet corn, crispy thick cut bacon. The smash burger was my other favorite - to me it reminded me of an upscale Big Mac (and I mean that as a sincere compliment). The baconaisse sauce was delicious and the pickled tomatoes were a nice touch. On the whole everything was delicious and we'll definitely be back!

Stopped in for a quick bite and found that everything was quite good including the service. The steak was a proper French medium rare not an American overcooked piece of shoe leather. Sat at a high top by the bar and the staff was very attentive. The apps were also excellent, one was a tuna tartare and the other was a Hamachi.

excellent overall. burger very nicely seasoned, good idea with the mushrooms which were prominent. nice bun. really unctuous cheese and just cooked perfectly. i started with their philly roll which surprised me that the six pieces were not uniformly cut/ differing heights which is one sign i guess that you're not ordering sushi from a japanese or even asian chef.

Blackbird is our new favorite in Fairfield County. The staff is amazing, friendly, helpful and attentive. The space is beautiful and chic with a bit of NYC vibe. The bar has plenty of seats and space to either pop in for a drink or enjoy dinner and the bartenders are enjoyable to chat with and engaged. Now onto the food...yummy! The sushi rolls are fantastic!!! The Brussel sprouts, salmon tartare, soup dumplings are must have appetizers. The burger and homemade fries are worthy of fighting over. I could keep going, but I'm going to run out of space. Just go and see for yourself.

Great food and ambiance. Blackbird did not disappoint. We had the Tagliatelle Cacio e Pepe and the salmon, both delicious.

Just a great meal and warm atmosphere on a balmy night in New Canaan. Visiting from Virginia to tour nearby Glass House. Great menu made it tough to choose. Had some corn fritters before our sea bass and swordfish entrees. Topped it off with goat cheese ice cream with figs, balsamic, and almonds. Don't miss that!

Excellent small plates, excellent cocktails, and excellent service. What more could you possibly want?!?

Yummy food and excellent service. We ordered spicy cucumber salad, tuna tartar (very good), pork and branzino. The service was very attentive (Jose was helping us and he was wonderful). Great place for a date night!

Blackbird just opened recently and most word of mouth has been about their cocktails and small plates at dinner. On April 1 they opened for lunch so we decided to go with a group of 8. It was awesome! We each had an entree or salad or sandwich so didn't dip in to the small plates but they sounded good. My BLT panzanella salad was delicious. Great reports from the three that ordered the Smash burger. It comes with the most amazing fries- crispy, salty and hot!!! We split two desserts and all agreed they were worth the calories, especially the sticky toffee pudding. Service was very good, professional and not intrusive. We are so happy we tried it and are planning to go back to try the cocktails!

Amazing bar with personable and knowledgeable bartenders. The craft cocktails are all so unique and delicious. Definitely worth going to for a drink.

Food and service excellent. Expensive as nyc. Can be noisy with bar crowd. But requested front. Better sound proofing can help a lot!

Blackbird is easily the best new restaurant I've eaten at in years. I live right around the corner from a Jean-Georges restaurant that my family and I have been dining at regularly for decades and Blackbird blows it away. Their crudo is excellent and is adorned and presented in a manner that adds flavor and texture without overpowering the pristine raw fish. I bravely ordered the venison on my first visit which is a dice roll in even the best of restaurants. It was amazing and conjured fond memories of the first, and best, venison steak I've ever eaten back in the 90s at Felidia. The place also runs with precision and efficiency without making you feel rushed. The service was excellent from the busboys to the manager. I dare say that no one who works there has ever uttered the words," it's not my job." I don't write many reviews because I don't want to hurt anyone's business. It's a pleasure to be able to write a positive one.

Great place for lunch, a drink, and people watching in New Canaan. Salads, pork tostados, and avocado toast---all delicious. Recommend checking out Blackbird if you are in town for shopping or in the mood for something new.

The service was very good but that is honestly the only positive thing I have to say about this restaurant. The sushi and sashimi were supermarket quality at best and when they say small plates, they're not kidding I have never seen such small portions. The ribeye steak was just awful I'm assuming the meat was midgrade choice, but would not be surprised if it was low grade select in any event it was tough and flavorless. The vibe and the bar seemed pleasant and we might go back for a drink, but I can't imagine ever eating here again.

Amazing cocktails- fun young atmosphere for the new canaan food scene! I love the Drive In (worth a shot!) but find the food hit or miss

Great Find Across from the Marriott! We were staying at the Marriott across the street but didn't feel like paying Marriott prices for Marriott-quality food. This spot was the perfect alternative! The bartender and all the staff were fantastic, friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. It's just a short walk across the street (get your steps in!) and totally worth it. Highly recommend stopping by for great food, drinks, and a welcoming staff.

This is my second time here, both times really solid. Very eclectic menu, everything from burgers and steak to sushi rolls. Everything was good. Everyone will find something good to eat here.

Went here for dinner. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Drinks were yummy. The food was excellent! I tried the mussels for an app (delish!) and had the boneless short rib (fork tender) over a mushroom rice. My husband had the ribeye which he truly enjoyed. The restaurant was a little noisy, but we were seated by the bar area. We would definitely return!

Had a great dinner there . The food was fresh and prepared perfectly and the service was excellent

The food was amazing! We started with the patatas bravas and crispy brussel sprouts and both were amazing. For entrees, my wife had the mushroom tacos and I had the chicken dish. We loved our meals! It was a busy Friday night so the service was a bit slow and the restaurant was pretty noisy. But the food made up for it all. Highly recommend!

Service was excellent. My water never went to the bottom. I ordered Cacio E Pepe. Shrimp was excellent, pasta could've been a bit cheesier. Overall great. My father ordered the dry-aged ribeye special. Holy cow, we both agreed that was the BEST steak we've ever had in our lives.

Excellent ambiance, great diverse menu, delicious food and great service! Highly recommend

Last night, we had a delightful Holiday team dinner by the Christmas tree at Blackbird. The food was fantastic, and the staff was exceptionally friendly. I highly recommend the experience.

We had the most on the evening of the Kentucky derby. Our bartender was so great, making us derby style cocktails. Celebrating our win with our horse. Then we sat for dinner and I was nervous with our table... thinking we'd be bumped into all night, it was so loud and very busy but to our surprise we really just had the best experience. Tanijah was our server and she was the sweetest most fun young girl we've had as a waitress in a long time. The good was excellent as well. We will for sure be back and requesting her too!

The bar program is amazing and creative. Brunch starters like the Brussels sprouts and taquitos are amazing. Brunch entrees are good, but not as outstanding as the starters. The best cocktails in the area.

It was really not good. Poor service. Salads over dressed, sashimi was hacked into thick pieces - again over sauced. They have a long way to go if they are gonna make it. Gave it 2* since they are relatively new.

Have visited for both lunch and dinner and love this new addition to New Canaan. Amazing cocktails, sushi, and global menu. Service top notch.

I was treated to lunch today here by a friend. We were both impressed with the food and the service. The menu is mostly mix and match small plates and that suited us very well. The $24 prix fixe lunch provided an impressive amount of food and lots of selection choices. A very good value for the $$. The only thing that would have improved it would have been to be able to swap out some of the entree/appetizer portion sizes for a dessert, ie, a little less volume in the first courses and then a dessert choice as part of the package. BTW we splurged on a dessert anyway - sticky toffee pudding. Delicious! The room is a little noisy and a little closely spaced, but at lunch that didn't seem to bother anyone. Don't know how it would feel at dinner.

Small menu selection but beautifully prepared and presented food that is very tasty! I enjoy sitting outside under an umbrella and enjoying a nice brunch or lunch.

Food and service were excellent. I would definitely go back. Eclectic menu. Some small bites but also main dishes

This place is amazing. I didn't even want to take a moment to take pictures for the review. We had a Friday night reservation and the staff was top notch. We were seated immediately. The menu was diverse enough to cover a variety of tastes without being asynchronous. We had the cauliflower appetizer and it did not disappoint. It was cooked to be fork tender with perfect seasoning and the right amount of sauce accompanying. For the main I had the special of duck tacos and I can't recommend enough. The duck was so tenderly cooked and the side of rice and beans was elevated. My husband had the venison dish and was pleased as well. The piece de resistance of the meal was the dessert of Pot de Crème. It was the best version of this dish I've ever had and it's my favorite dessert. The chocolate was light and creamy, it had a fruit and whip cream topping that was perfectly balanced. The staff was so attentive the entire time. I highly recommend this spot and can't wait to go back.

Excellent burger - smash burger for to-go lunch. Was surprised at generous portions. Will be back.

Creative menu offerings - great bar, excellent service. A great addition to New Canaan's restaurant offering.

So good! Love the ambiance, great service. Love the clearing of table and "wash down" when plates are taken away so you don't have to eat next meal or desert on dirty table. Keep up the good work!