Blackberry River Bistro

Canaan, CT · Restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Canaan
#3
of 16 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
Blackberry River Bistro, 99 Main St, Canaan, CT 06018
Phone
(860) 453-4067
Website
blackberryriver.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Blackberry River Bistro is a restaurant located in Canaan, CT. It is one of 16 restaurants listed in Canaan. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Canaan city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #3 among Canaan restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Blackberry River Bistro

Casual eatery featuring fresh Mexican and American cuisine, craft beers, and wine.

Hours

Saturday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Brittany Berger · Jan 2026

We were absolutely blown away by Blackberry River Bistro — both the food and the service. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and it was so clear that it’s all made from scratch. We actually stumbled upon this place by chance while staying at a B&B in Great Barrington, and we’re so grateful we did. The wings were unreal — perfectly crispy, meaty, and coated in just the right amount of sauce, homemade bleu cheese dressing! And if you’re questioning whether to get dessert… absolutely do it here. Worth every bite. I honestly can’t say enough good things about this place. Do yourself a favor and go — you won’t regret it.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tim D · Aug 2024

What a wild ride this food was. The take on all cuisine is unique and tasty. First the green pepper maple wings were out of control delicious. Perfect amount of spice, savory and sweet. Top 3 favorite wing flavors of all time. Next was the main course dishes. The pasta was a little bland, but the sauce and internal filling was VERY good. The sandwich was pretty good, but the star was the wings. I'll definitely be back for round 2 of those wings!

★★★★★ 5.0 James Loeber · Oct 2025

We visited the area for the first time and saw the Blackberry River Bistro was well recommended. We had no idea what a surprise we were in for. The restaurant is small, but we found a place to sit right away. The menu had something for everyone. We ordered a Kale Caesar Salad while was outstanding. Packed with flavor and plated beautifully. Next the Pork and Veggie Dumplings. They tasted fresh, the dipping sauce was light and delicious. Finally, we had a delicious gnocchi and a burrito, both great. The gentleman who served us (owner?) was professional and polite, moving fluidly from one table to the next to make sure they had what they needed. VERY WELL DONE! Thank you!

★★★★★ 5.0 Marcella Ramos · Jan 2025

First time in a few weeks ago. It was very nice and clean inside. Nice portioning, plating was very clean. Flavor was awesome. First time trying the Maple green chilli wings and was pleasantly surprised! They are a must🤩. For our entree we had the special pasta of the week it was cavatelli with pesto and a creamy tomato sauce. I was unsure about pesto and tomato sauce together but flavors worked very nicely together and I really enjoyed that dish. However our top star of the night was the chocolate mousse. We will definitely be back again… especially if they are still serving the chocolate mousse!😌✌🏼

★★★★★ 5.0 Robert Perotti · Oct 2024

The food alone was incredible ❤️ The service, the atmosphere and the warmth show that they know the meaning of hospitality.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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