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Black Spoon Bistro
Seafood Chowder
Most frequently praised item in the reviews; repeatedly described as outstanding, the best ever, and packed with seafood like scallops, lobster, shrimp, and mussels.
Cajun Seafood Pasta
Recommended multiple times for its generous portions of shrimp, scallops, lobster, and mussels, plus its rich, delicious flavor.
Scallop Carbonara
Highlighted for being creamy and delicious, with one review calling it perfect and noting the bacon-wrapped scallops and balanced flavor.
Mussels
Praised for being well-seasoned, delicious, and thoughtfully introduced by staff to first-time diners; several reviews singled them out as a standout seafood choice.
Grilled Veggies Salad
Recommended as a standout side or salad upgrade, described as outstanding, well put together, fresh, and not soggy.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Mentioned as excellent in both the scallop carbonara and as a standalone entrée, with reviewers praising the flavor and generous portion.
Maple Curry Spring Rolls
Strongly recommended for being crispy, fresh, aromatic, and not greasy, with a sweet and slightly spicy flavor that reviewers wanted again.
Blackened Seafood Medley
Noted as excellent and especially praised for the seafood quality, with one review specifically calling out the scallops.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Black Spoon Bistro
Restaurant serving creative Canadian fare in an intimate, contemporary atmosphere.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Spoon Bistro known for?
Black Spoon Bistro is best known for its seafood chowder, which reviewers repeatedly call exceptional and loaded with scallops, lobster, shrimp, and mussels. Seafood pasta dishes, especially the Cajun seafood pasta and seafood linguine special, are also frequent standouts because they come packed with seafood and are served fresh.
What dishes are most recommended at Black Spoon Bistro?
The most recommended items include the seafood chowder, Cajun seafood pasta, scallop carbonara, and bacon wrapped scallops. Reviewers also praise the seafood linguine special, haddock, chicken scalopini, and the lunch trio with the grilled veggies upgrade.
Is Black Spoon Bistro good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is CA$20–60, and several reviewers say the portions and quality make it strong value, especially for lunch. One diner noted a two-course lunch for $18, while others mentioned generous servings of seafood and large salads.
Do you need a reservation or cash at Black Spoon Bistro?
Dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations, which helps because reviewers often describe it as busy. Cash is important to know too, since multiple reviews note that it is cash only and does not accept credit or debit cards.
Is parking available at Black Spoon Bistro?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Black Spoon Bistro have vegetarian options?
Yes, Black Spoon Bistro offers vegan options.
Is Black Spoon Bistro kid-friendly?
Yes, Black Spoon Bistro is good for kids.
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