My spouse and I visited Black’s Bar and Kitchen twice in
December, the first time for drinks and dessert on a Sunday night, and the
second time for a full meal (also on a Sunday night). Black’s is open daily for
lunch/brunch and dinner. Guests can book a spot using the online Open Table
reservation system.
Black’s Bar and Kitchen opened in the late 1990s on Woodmont
Avenue in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. (We stayed nearby at The
Bethesdan [a Hilton property that was formerly called the Doubletree], and it
was a short walk from the hotel to Black’s.) The restaurant space is divided in
two almost equal places: the main dining room and the bar room, which also
contains booth and table seating. The rear of the space features an open
kitchen. Al fresco dining is available in appropriate weather on a dedicated
front sidewalk patio that even includes a fire pit feature. Black’s is part of
the Black Restaurant Group, which also operates Black Jack, Blacksalt, Blacksalt
Fish Market, Black Market Bistro, Republic, Addie’s, TILT, and Pearl Dive
Oyster Palace (in DC, Potomac, Garrett Park, and Takoma Park).
Black’s serves American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood
and grilled meats. On our first visit, we tried an impressive dessert of bourbon
apple pound cake (with streusel topping, caramelized apples, bourbon ice cream,
whipped cream, and caramel). On our second visit, we enjoyed a complete meal,
beginning with the delicious and lightly breaded/fried Rhode Island calamari as
a starter (topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and served with a sort of
remoulade sauce). For our main dishes, we ordered the amazing seared scallops (served
with rainbow chard, mashed potatoes, and an excellent crawfish beurre blanc
sauce) and the bone-in pork chop (plated with a small mixed green salad with
vinaigrette dressing) with a side dish of macaroni and cheese gratin (so yummy
with its buttered/toasted breadcrumb topping). For dessert, we shared the elaborate
purple sweet potato pie (with toasted marshmallow topping, shortbread cookie,
ice cream, sweet potato chips, and edible flowers). Black’s also offers a raw (seafood)
bar as well as a full (drinks) bar that serves wine, beer, and cocktails.
We loved our visits to Black’s; the food and service were
excellent, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. We will definitely return!
First Visit (Dessert Only):
Second Visit (Dinner):
