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Black and Blue

1032 Alberni Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Downtown)
604 637 0777
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Ranked #45 of 1,806 restaurants in Vancouver
Cuisines: Steakhouse
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Ten Boer
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Black & Blue was advised to us by locals, and I must say it was a treat. The food is well prepared and the entourage is 'chique' with an Italian flavour. Some have complained about slow service, but to us that was not an issue. As Europeans we really felt at home at the pace of service. To us service... More

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad you were able to try some local wines! We look forward to welcoming you back when you next visit Vancouver. Cheers! More

Milan, Italy
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Our evening at Black and Blue was a complete disaster. Service was slow, our entrees arrived 30 minutes apart, and our steaks were cooked to the wrong temperatures. The server and management team apologized for these missteps, however it took far too long for the missed entrees to arrive and the attentiveness of the server was poor (empty waters, cold... More

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Hi there. I'm very sorry to hear of your recent experience with us. We always strive to have each and every guest leave having had a great meal, excellent service and a memorable time. We would like to hear more about your experience so that we can follow up with the entire restaurant team. Please send additional feedback to marketing@glowbalgroup.com... More

Springville,TN
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We had some of the best steaks that we ever had. The service was great they keeped a eye on you incase you needed anything, the appetizers were great and they all came at the same time, the steaks were some of the best. The cost was on the high side but weel worth it.

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
14 June 2013

That's what we like to hear! Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review and we look forward to welcoming you back in again soon! More

Amsterdam
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

The steaks served at Black and Blue are recommended. A great choice of classic cuts prepared to requested perfection. The only comment was the timing of the appetizers. Half our the party had to wait considerably before every one had been served.

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
14 June 2013

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your meals with us! Cheers! More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

I had the pleasure of dining in the rooftop section, which is a must! My steak was cooked perfectly. The spinach dip was fantastic and plenty for several to share. I ate at the bar and had a great conversation with several of the cooks who were very friendly. One of my better solo dining experiences ever.

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
14 June 2013

I'm glad to hear you had a chance to check out The Roof! We look forward to welcoming you back in again soon. More

Edmonton, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

This place has the beef but the service was a little lacking. Our table was located on the second floor overlooking the bar downstairs. Everything was going great until a group of six was seated next to us. When one of the other group announces the was going to get pass-out drunk we knew we were in trouble. That's another... More

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Hi there! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your meal with us! Apologies for the slower service - if you did not have a chance to speak with a manager please email your feedback to marketing@glowbalgroup.com. We look forward to serving you again soon...we will have our Caesar Salad cart ready! Cheers. More

Edmonton, Canada
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Dined here on a quick visit to Vancouver. This can best be described as an old style steakhouse with meat on display. We started with some cocktails, the peroni on tap was very good and cold. We moved onto a nice bottle of red selected with a recommendation from the wine steward. Started off with the beef carpacio which was... More

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! I have passed on your kind words to Chris and the team at Black+Blue. Cheers! More

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Wow! Where to start... 1) The service was top notch. Some of the best treatment I have ever received at a Vancouver restaurant. 2) The décor, atmosphere and the fine touches really stand out. This place exudes class from the moment you walk in. 3) The crowd was very mature, well-dressed and classy. 4) The drinks were well made and... More

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Excellent to hear! I'm so glad that we were able to make the birthday an extra special occasion. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review and we look forward to serving you again soon! More

Port Coquitlam, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

This was our fourth experience here. I decided to bring my fiance for his birthday but was weary because we had had a bad experience here before. Jeffrey was our server and what amazing service he had!!! The food and hospitality of the staff speaks for itself of course! The next time we come, we will ask for Jeffrey only!

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Happy belated birthday to your fiance! Thank you for celebrating with us! More

Vancouver, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

I have been there before with my family for a birthday a couple of years ago and food was so so. We loved the decor and ambience so much though that we decided to give it another try for our anniversary dinner. My husband was at first reticent as he remembered the first time but I insisted as I liked... More

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Tara A, Guest Relations Manager at Black and Blue, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Hi there. Thank you for your feedback. We would like to follow up with you directly regarding your comments. Please email marketing@glowbalgroup.com and we will be in touch right away. Many thanks. More

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