The Black Cat - Cambria

4.4

4,4

704 reviews

$30 en minder

Californisch

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2 personen

26 feb 2025

23:30

Charmant
romantisch
Juweeltje in de wijk

Open since July 4th, 2002, Black Cat Bistro is known for serving Innovative Farm Fresh Fare. The menu changes often as Black Cat Bistro consistently strives to present fare that is reflective of seasonal, local produce and organically raised or sustainable product.The food is especially cognizant of wine pairings to electrify the palate. The Black Cat has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for nine years in a row.

Black Cat Bistro is small with 45 seats and this is part of what makes it such an intimate dining experience. The service is attentive, unpretentious and refined. The dining rooms are decorated in soothing colors and fabrics. Down pillowed benches frame the edges of two of the three rooms. Candle light adorns the tables covered with white linen. Food is served on white china and wine in crystal Riedel stemware.

Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Een hapje eten
Prijs
$30 en minder
Keuken
Californisch, Modern Amerikaans, Modern Frans/Amerikaans
Openingstijden
Diner Dagelijks 17:00 uur–21:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(805) 927-1600
Website
http://www.blackcatbistro.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual kleding
Chef-kok
Mauricio Lopez & Joel Magana
Catering
From an office party to an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon ! https://www.blackcatbistro.com/catering/
Private party faciliteiten
For all inquiries, please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon. https://www.blackcatbistro.com/private-events/

Locatie
1602 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428
Wijk
Cambria
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Extra
Bier, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, High Tea, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Open haard, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Wijn

Fried Green OlivesUS$ 8,00
stuffed with gorgonzola
Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$ 12,00
blue cheese, roasted beet vinaigrette, spiced walnuts
Cheese PlateUS$ 12,00
please ask your server
GnocchiUS$ 13,00
Shiitake, cremini, martini cream, radicchio, asiago, sage. Wine suggestion: Pinot Noir
Morro Bay Rock Crab LollipopsUS$ 16,00
Corn pudding, tomatillo cream, micro cilantro. Wine suggestion: Chardonnay
Paso Robles Pork BellyUS$ 13,00
Gigandes beans, date apple mustard glaze, thyme. Wine suggestion: Garnacha
Local QuailUS$ 14,00
Radicchio, apple, pomegranate molasses. Wine suggestion: Red Blend
Cayucos AbaloneUS$ 18,00
Potato, hazelnut, grapefruit vanilla beurre, sea salt. Wine suggestion: Brut Champagne

Salads

ArugulaUS$ 12,00
strawberries, green apple, candied walnuts, goat cheese, shallot & beet vinaigrette, balsamic reduction
Lightly Seared RomaineUS$ 10,00
lemon Caesar, asiago, bacon jam toast

Soup

Soup du JourUS$ 10,00
New England Clam ChowderUS$ 11,00
Award winning.

Vegetarian

Baked PolentaUS$ 23,00
Eggplant, red chard, chevre, asiago, mozzarella, tomato coulis, pinenut, shiitake, sage. Wine suggestion: Rosé
Strozzapreti PastaUS$ 22,00
Arugula, cauliflower, broccoli currants, garlic cream, asiago, pinenuts, mint. Wine suggestion: Chardonnay
- Add Shrimp or ScallopsUS$ 32,00

Fish & Seafood

Wild Catch SalmonUS$ 31,00
Grilled, mashed potatoes, heirloom cauliflower, sake-miso beurre blanc. Wine suggestion: Sauvignon Blanc
Sea ScallopsUS$ 30,00
Corn pudding, tomatillo cream, mushrooms, cilantro, brown butter. Wine suggestion: White Blend
Shrimp ScampiUS$ 28,00
Jumbo shrimp, roasted bell pepper, tomato, scallions, capers, jasmine rice, sautéed vegetables. Wine suggestion: Chardonnay
Rare Seared Albacore TunaUS$ 29,00
Jasmine rice, Vietnamese cucumber slaw, shiitakes, ginger wasabi cream, shallots, peanuts, cilantro. Wine suggestion: Rosé
Chipotle Shrimp LinguiniUS$ 29,00
Wood fisheries shrimp, corn, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, asiago, chipotle corn cream. wine suggestion: Pinot Grigio

Meat & Fowl

Maple Leaf Duck BreastUS$ 32,00
Mushroom red wine barley risotto, baby bok choy, cherry duck jus, thyme. Wine suggestion: Pinot Noir
Rack of LambUS$ 36,00
Chevre carrot puree, heirloom cauliflower succotash, pomegranate reduction. Wine suggestion: Cabernet Sauvignon
Braised Lamb ShankUS$ 35,00
Pearl couscous, currants, cinnamon, kale. Wine suggestion: Red Blend
12 Ounce Rib-EyeUS$ 42,00
Quinoa, corn, cilantro, green onion, black bean sambal butter. Fat is an integral part of the flavor of this cut. Wine suggestion: Syrah
Flat Iron SteakUS$ 30,00
Rice croquettes, agave mango salad, mango sauce. Wine suggestion: Zinfandel
Fontina PancettaUS$ 32,00
Sage stuffed pork chop, celery root puree, Brussels sprout, coffee ancho glaze. Wine suggestion: Cabernet Sauvignon
Chicken PiccataUS$ 28,00
Roasted red bell peppers, capers, scallions, with a meyer lemon cream sauce, jasmine rice, crispy kale. Wine suggestion: Red Blend

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4.4

4,4 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,4Eten
4,6Bediening
4,4Sfeer
4,1Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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Geliefd vanwege

Centraal-Californië Kust
romantisch
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Gezond
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Juweeltje in de wijk
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Geweldig voor goede wijn
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
romantisch

704 Reviews

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Diane
vip
Los Angeles
19 recensies
5.0
19 recensies
4 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Our second time here and it was just as lovely as the first! A cozy room with a fireplace and beautiful decor, but the food… amazing! The fried Gorgonzola olives and sage stuffed pork chop were sublime, and they have a great wine list as well
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Michael
vip
Los Angeles
19 recensies
2.0
19 recensies
Gegeten op 17 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 1
This must have been good in its day but old and tired now. The entire inside smelled like old stale food and bright led daylight bulbs overhead. Zero ambiance. Service fair to poor. Food was good but played and served like a diner. After we left our clothes smelled like old food. Very disappointed with this first time dining experience.
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William
Los Angeles
28 recensies
4.0
28 recensies
Gegeten op 15 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 3
4. Sfeer 4
Never had eaten here. Went with wife on Valentine's Day. Excellent white sea bass with beurre blanc sauce. Excellent tomato bisque. Quiet, genuine surroundings and attentive staff. Worth going to again. Think I will.
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Michelle
San Francisco
3 recensies
4.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 2 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Service was great. Our steaks were overcooked by a bit less of medium rare and pretty much medium well. Other than that everything was great and they made accommodations to seat our group of 5 without a reservation. The scallops were delicious. So tender and buttery. Cooked to perfection.
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M
Marie
San Francisco
4 recensies
3.0
4 recensies
Gegeten op 29 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
We’ve eaten at Black Cat several times with friends and family and it’s always been good. Up until this last time. We were really disappointed with the food. Not sure what happened this past week but it was sub par. I ordered the rainbow trout and it was so overcooked and dry and had way way too much olive tempanade. Trout is so mild to begin with and the tempanade just overpowered it. A little bit would have been ok but there was a good 1/4 cup of it on my plate. My husband ordered the seared ahi which is also fairly mild and with this the chef decided to smother it in a peanut sauce and then toss handfuls of peanuts on the plate as a garnish? I’m not sure why you would do that to such a beautiful fish. Neither fish seemed fresh. It was just a disappointment. On the other hand our server was really great. Just the right amount of attention and care. Maybe it’s because January is a bit of an off season in Cambria but I’m honestly going to think twice about going back. Bummed.
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Kathy
San Diego
15 recensies
3.0
15 recensies
Gegeten op 28 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 3
Very hard to find due to lack of signage from road at night. There was a Mexican Italian restaurant sign and we finally saw a picture of Black Cat. The entrance is extremely dangerous and a lawsuit waiting to happen due to no lighting and old wooden winding stairs. Staff friendly and attentive but very difficult to read menu due to lack of lighting. Tables super close together making private conversations hard. Food was very good although at the higher price end in Cambria with all the great fish restaurants.
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Beth
Washington, D.C
6 recensies
5.0
6 recensies
Gegeten op 27 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Amazing service, dishes diverse and thoughtfully prepared. Look forward to returning soon
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j
james
Palm Springs /
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 24 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Excellent everything..............................
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Brad
Palm Springs /
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 20 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Excellent meal and service. We will definitely be back!
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E
Elaine
San Francisco
27 recensies
4.0
27 recensies
Gegeten op 17 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
We had two starters, a salad & brussel sprouts, and three entrees. The starters were good and two of the entrees well done. The sea scallop entree was a little overdone and the corn pudding in the middle was not hot. The Black Cat usually prepares very good meals. This night, they were off their game, likely because there were few customers. It was an expensive dinner.
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1602 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428

Aanvullende informatie

Wijk
Cambria
Openingstijden
Diner Dagelijks 17:00 uur–21:00 uur
Prijs
$30 en minder
Keuken
Californisch, Modern Amerikaans, Modern Frans/Amerikaans
Stijl
Een hapje eten
Dress code
Casual kleding
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef-kok
Mauricio Lopez & Joel Magana
Extra
Bier, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, High Tea, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Open haard, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Wijn

Website
http://www.blackcatbistro.com/
Telefoonnummer
(805) 927-1600
Catering
From an office party to an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon ! https://www.blackcatbistro.com/catering/
Private party faciliteiten
For all inquiries, please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon. https://www.blackcatbistro.com/private-events/

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Appetizers

Fried Green OlivesUS$ 8,00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$ 12,00

Cheese PlateUS$ 12,00

GnocchiUS$ 13,00

Morro Bay Rock Crab LollipopsUS$ 16,00

Paso Robles Pork BellyUS$ 13,00

Local QuailUS$ 14,00

Cayucos AbaloneUS$ 18,00

Salads

ArugulaUS$ 12,00

Lightly Seared RomaineUS$ 10,00

Soup

Soup du JourUS$ 10,00

New England Clam ChowderUS$ 11,00

Vegetarian

Baked PolentaUS$ 23,00

Strozzapreti PastaUS$ 22,00

Fish & Seafood

Wild Catch SalmonUS$ 31,00

Sea ScallopsUS$ 30,00

Shrimp ScampiUS$ 28,00

Rare Seared Albacore TunaUS$ 29,00

Chipotle Shrimp LinguiniUS$ 29,00

Meat & Fowl

Maple Leaf Duck BreastUS$ 32,00

Rack of LambUS$ 36,00

Braised Lamb ShankUS$ 35,00

12 Ounce Rib-EyeUS$ 42,00

Flat Iron SteakUS$ 30,00

Fontina PancettaUS$ 32,00

Chicken PiccataUS$ 28,00

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