Black-Eyed Sally's
(860) 278-7427
350 Asylum St
Hartford,
CT
06103
41.7677
-72.6794
Neighborhood: Downtown
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The Scene
Stunning original portraits of blues legends like Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Buddy Guy add authentic art to the gritty, folksy decor. There's not a better setting to listen and dance to the blues.
The Food
An excellent array of Southern specialties like po' boys, etouffee and jambalaya hit the spot. Slow-smoked rib meat falls right off the bone and come with your choice of Carolina vinegar, blackjack molasses or Cajun beer sauce. For dessert, try the tasty apple bread pudding. The hurricanes (vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, sloe gin, cherry brandy, fruit juices and sour mix) are so strong, customers are cut off after two. There's plenty of beer on tap like Red Hook, Sam Adams and Guinness.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 28, 2008
If you go for the music, you won't be disappointed. The music always impresses me every time. Food is out of this world as well. Need to go if you havenot been there yet.
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Bikerblues
July 17, 2008
If you go for the music, you won't be disappointed. The layout is a bit awkward, but intimate, and the sound is excellent. Most seats have at least a partial view of the stage. The best seats are reserved for diners, the bar patrons are pushed to the back. If you want a good seat, get there early as the place fills up fast. The food, however, is mixed at best. I had the buttermilk batter fried chicken. The coating was wonderful although the chicken itself was a bit overcooked. The collards greens were traditional and good, the mashed potatoes flavorless. My companion ordered the baby back ribs served with rice and beans. The ribs were so-so, nothing special. The rice and beans were very disappointing, overcooked and bland. "I've had better at Applebee's", he told me. Ouch. The biggest let down was the lack of professionalism in the operation. When I called earlier in the day, the very polite girl who answered said that the band would start at 9:30, and it would be $10 cover at the door. (same as listed on their website) If we made a rezzie and had dinner, tho, she said we would not have to pay the cover. Wanting to try the food, I made a rez for 9. On arrival, the gruff doorman told me the cover was $12. (red flag #1) When told we had a rezzie, he directed us to the hostess, who sat us quickly. The band was already well into their 1st song at 9 (red flag #2) When all was said and done and the bill arrived, we found a $24 "covercharge" added to the check. (that's 3!) When I asked my waiter about this, he immediately apologized and said the manager would take care of it. The manager explained it was their normal practice but very quickly agreed to take the entire amount off when I brought up the issue about the website listing a lower rate than the bill. While walking out, I overheard two other patrons arguing their bill with staff. Lame at best, downright shady at worst. My advice? Skip the food, enjoy the music, and check your bill!
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mckay58
September 03, 2006
They make the best dish I know of in the the the greater Hartford area if not the east region they are able to capture the taste of southern cooking mixed chicgo flavor of foods live smooth jazz&blues music the music is off the scale as far as been the best around if there where combonations of music restaurant atmosphere with a person touch on service make a great place to being your date to impress them on what great style you have chosen for food, music and dancing.
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Know Before You Go:
As good as the food is, this isn't really a sit-and-eat room; live national blues acts play every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and the dancing starts as soon as the music does.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Catering, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, Online Reservations, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
