A Cambridge landmark, this lively restaurant offers both inventive and traditional cooking, delivered in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. The restaurant's ambiance is comfortable and appealing, providing quality food, at the right price in an unpretentious way. Located on Hespeler Road, 2 sets of lights south of the 401, beside the Travelodge Hotel.
Food: continental cuisine, seasonal features, fresh fish, pastas, vegetarian friendly.
Features: premium beers on tap, wide scotch selection, extensive wine list.
Outside Dining on Southside Patio.
Private room for up to seventy guests.
Open year round.more...See more text
Ontario corn fed chicken breast, red wine velouté braised, goat cheese stuffed, double smoked bacon, pearl onion and mushroom ragout, fingerling potatoes shaved asparagus
$30.00
MUSHROOM RIGATONI
rigatoni pasta, cremini, shiitake and button mushrooms, fresh herbs, roasted garlic, white wine and porcini mushroom cream sauce, fresh parmesan
$22.00
GNOCCHI PROVENÇALE
pan seared potato dumplings, asparagus, tomato concasse, red onion, baby spinach leaves, white wine and fresh herb beurre blanc
$21.00
ROASTED AUSTRALIAN RACK OF LAMB
fresh Castricum Brothers Farms lamb rack, Dijon and herb crust, buttermilk mashed, Madeira jus
$47.00
BEEF TENDERLOIN
AAA, lean and tender centre cut, buttermilk mashed potato, Madeira jus
6 oz
$37.00
ADD
Grilled Salmon
$12.00
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
$15.00
Grilled Tiger Shrimp
$14.00
Grilled Chicken Breast
$9.00
Steamed Asparagus
$7.00
Sautéed Mushroom Medley
$7.00
Potato Frites
$4.00
Sweet Potato Frites
$6.00
Dijon Cream
$4.00
Madeira jus
$4.00
Lobster Tail
$17.00
Features MENU - Blackshop Restaurants & Lounge
EGGS BENEDICT
toasted English muffin, poached eggs, wilted spinach, peameal bacon, hollandaise, pan fried herbed potatoes
$15.00
SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT
toasted English muffin, poached eggs, wilted spinach, smoked salmon, hollandaise, pan fried herbed potatoes
$19.00
3 EGG OMELETTES
served with wilted spinach, pan fried herbed potatoes, shaved asparagus, balsamic reduction, bacon, three year old cheddar, tomato confit, mushroom, caramelized onion, stilton cheese
$15.00
STEAK AND EGGS
pan seared striploin medallions, scrambled eggs, pan fried herbed potatoes, shaved asparagus, hollandaise
$20.00
BREAKFAST BURGER
Italian sausage patty, fried egg, roasted tomato and avocado salsa, served beside green goddess salad
$16.00
FRENCH TOAST OF THE DAY
a new creation daily
$14.00
Brunch meals include a basket of fresh pastries
Additional basket of pastries $2 per guest
Beverages
MIMOSA
orange juice and Cremant sparkling wine
$11.00
BLACKSHOP CAESAR
Luksusowa triple distilled potato vodka, with Walter all natural craft caesar mix
$9.00
VANILLA OR CINNAMON LATTE
steamed milk with espresso and vanilla or cinnamon syrup
We visited on Sunday for brunch and to celebrate a birthday. We have been here before and loved it so decided to take our out of town guests here to celebrate. They were so impressed with the Blackshop. We had intimate seating for the 6 of us. Several in our group ordered the eggs benedict and they were delicious! Eggs were perfectly poached. There was live music which we really enjoyed. The volume was just right. We will be back again soon!
Last night I ordered their special; grouper. The dish cost $46 so I was hesitant. However, my husband talked me into it. The grouper was overcooked, and the barley was under-cooked.None of the flavours meshed. The worst meal Ive ever had at a restaurant. In fairness, I have always enjoyed my dunners there.
bf took me there for 30th just two of us for dinner. similar to the keg set up. dark with upscale modern decor. we sat inside, but the covered patio looked really nice
service good. server attentive but not disturbing.
bf ordered- fried calamari he loved them he ate entire plate to himself. his he the special as entre pasta with been shrimp and veggies. it was like the pasta version of surf and turf. he really enjoyed it but i thought the shrimps looked really small.
i ordered- sushi special- rice over cooked, only 6 pieces, but was at decent attempt at it. that's what you get for ordering sushi at this type of restaurant.
for an entree i had the most amazing beef tenderloin. i kid you not it melted in my mouth. full of flavour, juicy, beefy and just amazing. i would go back just for the tenderloin. a perfect cut dressed with fingerling potatoes and veggies. i also had it with a side of mushrooms. the sides were as expected, but the beef tenderloin was great. way better than the keg (which has gone downhill fast)
drinks- bf had beer- maybe sleemans? and i had Pinot Gregorio for California- great
good food we will return. exceeded my expectations- at least the beef tenderloin. so full we did not order dessert
My first visit to the Blackshop was for my husbands annual work party. We were a party of about 50 people.
The service was fantastic, I felt like my glass was never empty, there was always someone waiting in the wings to swoop down and attend to my every need. The dinner we had that night was a chicken dish with whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetable. The starter was a beautiful salad with fresh bacon and parmesean shavings. I left feeling very satisfied,every bite was a delight.
I have since been back and I have samples many of the menu items and every time I go I seem to leave with a New Favorite. The service never fails, from the moment you arrive there is someone there to attend to your every needs.
I don't know if it was the Live Jazz Trio, the melt in your mouth cooked to perfection foods or the wonderful wine, but every meal is a memorable one, I can taste it right now!
I have been to Blackshop a few times now. I am impressed with the food and the service. Wine service is great and food is wondeful. I recommend this place to all of my friends and everyone is impressed.
