Black Cow

Black Cow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sherry

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a reservation so we were seated right away. We ordered a few cocktails before dinner and our waitress was on her game. The food came quickly and cooked to perfection. I thought I would order a filet because everyone raves about the beef but I ended up getting the salmon. The pistachio crust and pomegranate drizzle was such a yummy combination. We can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Albert

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My haddock was excellent. Wife had salmon another great dish. Drinks topped off a great meal. Our waiter Christian was engaging and attentive. We will back
   

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   Greg VIP

   Greater Boston12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is fine. There is better food for the money in Newburyport.
   

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   Rita VIP

   Greater Boston20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent lunch at the Black Cow. My husband and I are gluten free and there were an amazing amount of varied choices on their menu. We started with the calamari, lovely breading and crunch. It also had fresh hot peppers and cherry tomatoes. I got the small Caesar salad with the crab cake. Dressed perfectly salad with large slices of Parmesan cheese. The crab cake was delicious and cooked perfectly. My husband had the poke bowl and seaweed salad. He loved them both. I haven’t been here in a while, however, we look forward to visiting again soon!!
   

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   Matt

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing as usual. Our server Jordan was very attentive but didn’t rush us. We enjoyed a nice anniversary meal at the black cow! Highly recommend the mushroom sandwich on the menu. It was one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a long time!
   

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   Richard

   Cleveland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of my go-to spots in Newburyport. Reliably tasty. Solid sushi - my favorites are the Tenmini Roll and Rock and Roll. A couple favorite apps are the bang bang shrimp and the cauliflower.
   

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   Sarah

   London19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The menu is sort of ho-hum (but we knew that going in). Somehow we didn’t see the sushi menu and kind of wish we had. The waiter was good — efficient, not overly friendly. The hostess gets a shout out as my friend left her sunglasses behind and the hostess went to the length to call us, just as we realized we’d left the glasses behind. Thank you Hostess!
   

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   Suzanne

   Greater Boston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   This was my first time at the Black Cow and I doubt I will go back. We were seated in the room with the sushi bar, which was almost empty. We were seated at a booth next to a group of people that were there just to drink. They were so loud, obnoxious and drunk. My son, who is 10, was sitting next to me and several times I had to let him know I could not hear him because of the people in the next booth. The food was good, but overpriced. The waitress was very nice and attentive.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great night! Drinks and food were delicious and service was fantastic!
   

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    Meghan VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We have been customers of the black cow for years, both here and the one in HW, and it feels like they have really hit their stride recently. We have a number of favorite items on the menu which have always been done perfectly— the cauliflower app and the sushi are highlights. The drinks are great. And the service is wonderful too. The manager went out of his way to reassure us that it was OK that we lingered and continued chatting long after we finished our meal. He kept refilling our waters, and giving a friendly chat when many other places seem to rush us out the door by 9 PM anymore. 
    

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