Black Dog Village Pub & Bistro — Restaurant in Bluewater

Not toddler friendly.

We had a long drive to Bayfield and arrived past noon. We were told that they can only put our name down but can’t make any reservations. Not knowing how long it would be and since it’s already past lunch time, I went across the street to get a hot dog for my 2 year old son who is also a very picky eater. If anyone’s travelled or had experience with toddlers, their moods are unpredictable and will just cry if they get hungry. I was trying to avoid that situation. The rest of the 4 adults can enjoy the meals from this restaurant. We were told the tables are full and had to wait. The table that could accommodate us just started their meals so it could be a while.

We eventually got seated and while we were looking at the menu, one lady (not sure if she’s the owner or not but she wasn’t our waitress) told us that they don’t allow outside food. We explained that this is only food our son will eat and just cut us off that if they allow for one then the others will follow. I completely understand that but we explicitly said the hot dog was only for our toddler and that the rest of us are ordering from this restaurant. Her whole entire attitude honestly made our experience sour. After we got our food, she then had the audacity to tell us that they have kids menu, which we were not informed even while waiting in line. I get that you want people to order from your restaurant but there are conditions where the restaurants we’ve been to are more accommodating to toddlers.

The food for reference is way overhyped. They’re not worth the prices they charge and we’ve had way better meals elsewhere around this price range.

We will not come back and no I don’t recommend this place. The staff is incredibly out of touch with...

I got sick off of the food. It was a terrible experience. Ive been here before with my husband last year on our honeymoon, other then the slow service that time, the food was great so we were excited to go back. We waited 40min for a table. When we were finally seated, no one took our drink order until 20min in. And then we waited another 20min after that to get the drinks. And again waited awhile to order our meals. I have a severe gluten and dairy allergy. So i always make sure to clarify that when i go out to eat. I was reassured twice that my meal would be safe to eat. Well after waiting a long time for the food to even get to our table, i took a small bite and then noticed that something resembled butter. I flagged down the waitress and asked what it was, her response? "Thats butter" are you kidding?! Thankfully i noticed that but even alittle makes me really sick. She took my plate back and said to wait a minute. She comes back about 5min later with a different plate. She tells me that i accidentally got someone else's meal, this one was mine. I started to eat that one. 1/4 of the way in, i noticed that the fish was completely raw in the middle. It was so disgusting!! I called the waitress back over and said i didnt want it anymore to take it away. My husband now couldnt enjoy his meal. They still charged us for the 2 drinks and starters. Which i think is unfair. That was a waste of almost 2 hours. I spent the rest of our anniversary extremely sick!! I will never go back and i wouldnt reccomend them to anyone....

Wife and I were out for a cruise and a "see where we end up" kinda date night and soooo glad we came across this absolutely incredible spot.. checking Google maps for restaurants and walked down they said an hour wait (give or take) so we checked out a place across the road and thought nah let's just wait DEFINITELY GLAD WE DID we waited all of 10 minutes and they opened up a spot, our server Sophie was awesome, honest and personable, the atmosphere was high end restaurant had a baby with a pub with an old classic feel, the menu didn't match what's on Google for a menu for the most part but we were pleasantly suprised, my wife wanted to try escargot for the first time , being we love trying new things and places for food, so we ordered our entres and got escargot.... WOW not at alll what I expected, blew both of our minds! And guaranteed isn't what you expect.. MUST TRY IT! I had the fish and chips (can tell alot about a place by burgers fish and chips and wings) and I was not let down .. amazing food great atmosphere and for both of us with drinks was under 100 bux! If I could give more stars I would definitely DONT miss this place if you're in Bayfield! You won't regret going but you'll definitely wish you did if you don't. Cheers the black dog and thanx for the great experience!!...