Our food was great and our drinks were also very good. We had the skewers and onion strings as appetizers and both were very good, the skewers are more than enough for 2 people to share as we almost filled up on those alone, but they were also a good opportunity to preview the meat of the restaurant, all of which was really good. I ordered the salmon with fries, and was extremely impressed with both. The salmon was very moist and just lightly seasoned so I could still enjoy the natural flavor. The fries were also very good, they weren't salted, but they were great without it which I consider to be a rare feature. My fiance ordered a burger (I think it was called the Murray) and he was very happy with it. We both agreed the food was very good for the price and the portions were appropriate. The drinks were a little on the pricey side, but not too expensive to make me regret my mojito. Service was quick and efficient. I think we found a new spot to celebrate at.

Great food and great beer selection ... Love this place!

The Bacon Cheddar Burger at Blackstone is an American Classic with a touch of bacon. A sesame seed bun, seasoned beef, applewood smoked bacon, melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and red onion make up this burger. I added some ketchup and mustard to keep this burger a classic. Although I enjoyed the burger nothing stood out. With a gourmet bun or beef I believe the burger would be on the next level of taste. However, given its reasonable pricetag it's a value if you are in Iowa City and looking for a good bite. The fries on the side and the atmosphere of the bar are also an added bonus that make Blackstone definitely worth a visit.

Stopped by today with my wife to try out the place after an appointment at 5:00. Sat at the bar. Slow service. Was really surprised when the bill came to $42 for 6 glasses of beer. Know there are at least 4 bars within a 2 mile radius that sell comparable beers for half the price. Guess we won't be making this mistake again. PS, only saying Food is fair because we haven't experienced it and we must enter something to have our review published. For all I know the food could be great, but we didn't order any.

Brunch is the must have here. Plenty of choices and tasty to boot. Decor is nice and suitable for a romantic date. Fireplace is there if you have a touch of pyromania.