Blackwells Restaurant
141 Fairway Drive 
Wading River, NY 11792 
(631) 929-1800 

Romance & Fine Food On The Green

Blackwells has the posh look and feel of an upscale steakhouse restaurant with breathtaking views of the Great Rock Golf Course all in the heart of North Fork Wine Country. The atmosphere is warm and romantic with a decor that includes mahogany woodwork, candlelit tables, a cozy fireplace and a quite comfortable lounge.

The Blackwells menu offers European and Regional American dishes that combine the finest elements of a prime steakhouse with the freshest local ingredients. This American steakhouse style offers something for everyone: from prime, dry-aged beef to the freshest seafood to organically farmed local produce. 

In regard to libations, their extensive wine list of varied styles and origins, great collection of single malt scotches, single barrel bourbons, designer martinis and heirloom cocktails is superb. The gorgeous Pomegranate Martini (below right) had a sweet essence that tasted like biting into a pomegranate. Coconut lovers will be in heaven with the fabulous Coconut Martini (below left), which was presented in a glass rimmed in shredded coconut. 

At the helm of this fine eatery is Brian Burner the Executive Chef and Restaurant Director. Chef Burner comes here with a background of having trained at the CIA and cooking in several top restaurants in Manhattan and Long Island. Brian proudly boasts that "the restaurant prepares everything in house with a fanatic attention to detail."

We were first presented dinner rolls that are house baked on premise along with a gardenia that was pleasantly not overpowering. 

We tasted pan seared sea scallops (below left) with shitake mushrooms and onions that were cooked to absolute perfection. They were Golden brown on the outside and white and tender on the inside. The sweetness of the onions and freshness of the mushrooms accompanied by a chiffonade of basil, a drizzle of truffle oil and red peppers added great depth of flavor.

Their crab cakes (above right) were loaded with crab and beautifully presented. The crab and cucumber went well together along with mescaline greens and a hint of dill that provided an excellent combination of flavors. 

We sampled extremely fresh and certainly fork tender Ahí tuna (below) garnished with green wakame, edible kelp. The tuna was slightly pan seared and was accompanied by a novel cubed wasabi, pickled ginger and an atomic hot sauce. The toasted sesame rounded off the taste and presentation. 

The Blackwells chopped gorgonzola salad (below left) consisted of finely chopped bacon bits, red onion, tomato, cucumber, romaine and mescaline greens finished with a white balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The salad was truly a great marriage of flavors. 

The hand pulled Mozzarella Caprese (above right) was a melt in your mouth affair with super sweet house-roasted peppers garnished with fabulous fresh basil and a decorative drizzle of a basil oil  and balsamic reduction.

Their Porterhouse (below left) would be the envy of any fine steakhouse. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was served with delightful mashed potatoes and an excellent house made creamed spinach (below right) that had a wonderfully light yet flavorful quality. 

The Salmon (below left)  with wild rice and a miso glaze was fork tender and truly succulent. The wild rice was expertly cooked.

The lamb chops (above right) with a mint demi glaze; frizzled onions, asparagus risotto and sautéed spinach are not to be missed. These chops were served medium rare with a mint demi glaze that gave a nice balance of flavor to this traditional game. The frizzled onions were crisp and decorative and added a nice savory element to the dish. The asparagus risotto was cooked to order atop tender sautéed spinach. These two sides were a perfect combination to the prime lamb, which is butchered and aged on premise.

Their cheesecake (below left) was served with strawberries, whipped cream and garnished with mint. It had a moist, golden graham crust, a thick creamy cheesecake center, which was topped off with freshly whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon and drizzled with a fine raspberry sauce. 

Their Tiramisu (above right) achieved an amazing blend of flavors. The ladyfingers were soaked to the point of near disappearance. Soft and light.

Overall Rating: Extraordinary Cuisine: Contemporary With Hints of American Steakhouse   Ambiance & Décor:  Romantic & Classy Prices:   Lunch $10 - $15 Dinner $24 - $40, Prixe Fix Menu also available Website: Blackwells