Blackstock Bistro

Although we don't eat here regularly, but it is our first choice in Gunnison for dinner. It is by far one of our favorite restaurants, with unique offerings, and great service. Go early, as it is a small restaurant and can fill up fast. The sLmonhas been a favorite of mine for years. it's our go to place for special occasions like birthdays, and our kids meet us there. the upstairs works well for larger groups.

Seems like a hip joint. Service was friendly. We came for the Asian menu, but they only do that on Wed. The regular menu was no disappointment. I had a burger and my wife had a shiro pasta dish. We started with tuna poke. Nothing was 'traditional' but it was all great.

Overall (A+)This place is awesome. I will be dining here every-time I visit Gunnison/CB. If you have not dined here- get here immediately. Honestly I will have lunch and dinner here. It's one of those places that you want to try everything on the menu. I think I will have to move out here since they rotate the menu. If they open for lunch and breakfast I would be there 3 times a day. Food (A+)Look I have been to Gunnison and CB a number of times and was not expecting this. Overall I feel like the Yelp ratings in CO are skewed a bit high. But not this place - it exceed my expectations and deserves a super high Yelp ranking (5) in my book. So I got two appetizers since I wasn't super hungry and I wanted to try different items. Started off with the Lox Crostini - Seared ScallopsCrispy Beet Chip, Sweet Corn Cream, Bacon Shallot Red Wine Vinegar ChivesAwesome. Great flavor combination. Second was the Seared ScallopsCrispy Beet Chip, Sweet Corn Cream, Bacon Shallot and Almonds, Red Wine Vinegar ChivesThis is actually a genius combination of flavors. Service (A+)The staff is extremely well trained. They are friendly with all customers, provide great recommendations and the foot comes out fairly fast but is not rushed. This is a highly efficient and effective team. Well done. The waiter politely asked me for drinks (which I don't drink) and knew I was healthy so didn't push dessert on me - since I would not have gotten one. Value (A+)It was around $30 out the door for me with 2 appetizers. Worth every penny. This is a kind of place that you don't mind spending money at.its the reason why we make money. To spend at places like this. If this place was in Chicago there would be a wait for months to get reservations. Look if you know me, dine here and don't think it is awesome - I will pay for your meal. It's that awesome. Go you will not disappointed and expectations will be exceeded.

My boyfriend and I walked in without a reservation on, unbeknownst to us, prom night for the local high school, so we felt exceedingly lucky to nab the last table not booked by well-dressed teenagers and their heavily cologned dates.We started with the French onion soup to share. This was fine. The broth was flavorful enough but lacked the super punch of umami, the toasty crostini, and bubbly browned cheese layer I was envisioning when I ordered. More egregious, though, is that the soup came out borderline cold. It was perfectly edible and we still finished it, but I wouldn't get it again.For mains, I had the grilled salmon and he had the hackbraten. I quite liked mine. The salmon was perhaps a touch overcooked for my personal preference, but still very tasty. The couscous was super unctuous and tasted strongly of bacon, but a bite with some of the asparagus, roasted tomato, or lemon mascarpone brightened things up. I would've liked even a few more dollops of lemon mascarpone throughout so there were fewer bites that were one note without the balance. I love me some bacon but I don't necessarily want that to be the primary flavor in my entrée.My boyfriend's hackbraten was solid, but not exceptional. And when I say solid, I do mean solid as in dense, stodgy, and not particularly dynamic in flavor despite the three different meats in the meatloaf mix. The plating was lovely, the gravy was tasty, and I think the mashed potatoes were good, but I'm not a fan of goat cheese so the one bite I had was enough.All in all, this was a nice date night out in Gunnison and I think there are some good things going on here. I'd rate this 3.5 if I could, but I'll have to settle for 3. Good foundation. Brings a somewhat elevated offering to a small mountain town. Has room for improvement.

Great service, excellent food and wonderful atmosphere! A good time was had by all...The fish and chips are top notch and the burger is the bomb diggity! Desserts were amazing too!!

Ordered the tuna poke for an appetizer and it was very good. The tuna was fresh (no idea how that happened this far inland) and the combination of guacamole and tuna was something I wouldn't have thought of but was very good. The drinks were not watered down and I recommend the Pendleton Old fashioned. Prices are very responsible and the ambiance is great. Very friendly staff. For dinner we ordered the Hackbraten and the Seared Beef and goat cheese crostini with French onion soup. The entrees had generous portions and d were flavorful. The hackbraten was a bit over done but the French onion soup and crostini were delicious. The service was very attentive. All in all a very pleasant dining experience. You should try this place if you get the chance.

One of my friends recommended Blackstock Bistro to me while we were strolling through Gunnison, and I am glad he did. A quaint little restaurant on the main strip in the town, Blackstock has a surprisingly sophisticated menu that meets the criteria of a quality gastropub. They have the classics, but also are willing to serve a $200 tomahawk steak. Quite the contrast!I went with something I had never heard before: a French Onion Soup sandwich. This thing was the bomb. Straight out of the soup onto the meat of the bun. This one stood out to me the most on the menu and it did not disappoint. I'm not sure how other restaurants in the area are, but I would believe Blackstock has to be one of the best. Definitely a great meal and one I would suggest anyone to have should they come across it.

What a gem we discovered in Gunnison Co located in a very small storefront on Tomichi Ave. This establishment has culinary excellent food, it well exceeded our expectations. The service was personable, professional, quick and friendly. Our meals included the schnitzel which came with an arugula salad (including eatable flowers and German potatoe salad--- simply so tasty. We also had the St Louis Ribs (falling off the bone for sure) , a tangy homemade rub, coleslaw and truffle fries (small upgrade from their standard fries). I testify this meal was excellent. I didn't mention the star, parmigiana roasted broccoli sprouts.. I'll drive back just for this dish... soooo good. Please look this restaurant up when near Gunnison, it's really superior and so reasonable for the experience.

Best restaurant in the Gunnison Valley! High quality food, cocktails and wine that is served by a very friendly staff. Be sure to make reservations since limited number of tables.

Fantastic folks food and cocktails! Would love to know the history of the place. They done a great job of keeping it with the history.