Black and Blue on Wall Street in Huntington categorizes itself as a "Seafood Chophouse."
The menu isn't huge - but the tastes will cater to almost everyone in your party.
Lauren and I went on a weekend night with our friends John and Maria.
The restaurant is very dark looking which really intrigued us all. It's also located on Wall Street on the outskirts of the area known as "Huntington Village," so it can be easily passed by.
John made a reservation and we were seated almost immediately. This restaurant had several people greeting us at the front reservation counter which is understandable for a Saturday night. All were very friendly and polite. The restaurant was packed which is also always a good sign.
We were seated at a table right in the center of the main room of the restaurant.
It was a bit tight but not uncomfortable. Soft music plays in the background and the ambiance is fittingly a dark black and blue. Also to be noted is a large fish tank displaying some colorful and energetic fish.
This made for a nice conversation piece and created a calming feeling, which we all commented on.
The four of us ordered wine and our friendly waitress brought the glasses quickly.
The beverage selection is quite large and we all enjoyed the wines we ordered.
We decided to start with an appetizer of Crispy Thai Style Calamari with Scallions,Cilantro,Peanuts and Sweet Red Chile. It was delicious and we gobbled it up right away. It had just the right amount of spice, so we were all able to enjoy it. Definitely one of the most flavorful and tasty calamari dishes I have ever had.
(My mouth is watering thinking back to it right now!)
The restaurant is a bit pricey, especially at dinner time and we were all looking forward to the Prix Fixe menu. We didn't realize it was only available on Friday and Saturday night until 6:30.
But to the restaurant's credit - we were all able to order A La Carte without spending a fortune. Plus, the meals are fresh and unique and really worth what you pay.
I ordered the Skirt Steak with Whipped Potatoes, Julienne Vegetables, topped with a Bourbon BBQ sauce. It was extremely tasty and came out cooked exactly the way I had asked - medium well. It was a moist cut of meat and the BBQ sauce added a tangy flavor that really complimented the meat.
Lauren ordered the Cornflake Crusted Frenched Chicken with Whole Grain Mustard Risotto,Shaved Fennel,Roasted Peppers,Arugula and Natural Jus. She found the meal to be unique and delicious.
John had the Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass, Shrimp Cous Cous, Wilted Spinach in a Tomato Broth. He said it was different and very good and commented on really liking the cut of fish he got.
Maria had the Twin Pork Chops with Glazed Carrots and Grilled Apples in a Roasted Shallot Demi Glace. She also raved about her meal. Not one of us was displeased with what we had ordered.
The menu really does have some very interesting other choices. To be noted - Mac & Cheese served traditional or with Duck or Lobster. Also - a Butternut Squash Ravioli served with Sage Brown Butter and topped with Dried Cranberries. Definitely tastes to make your mouth water.
We all found the value to be worth the price you pay. They also have live music every Wednesday through Saturday. The bar is a lively scene too which would really make for a nice weekend outing.
Overall we agreed Black and Blue is an impressive 4.5 out of 5 mints on the dinner mint scale. We're sure to be back soon!
