Black Rabbit in Moncton

Food was overpriced, tasted awful super bland, would rather eat sardines from a can.

Worst restaurant in Moncton, doesn t allow the chef to record

way overpriced for quality of food

food was not adequate quality for the price.

Bad resturaunt wouldn t let the chef record and cut his hours. Happy to see it close

Let the chef record the cooking! Ever since chef Tomson left quality is down the drain!

Over priced and terrible quality.

Sad to hear they are closing. I will be back very soon. Phenomenal experience

Not even letting the REAL CHEF film in the kitchen anymore. That just aint right.

Like many others, I found out about this place through social media and was saddened to hear they will be closing. I decided to check their Google page and see how social media has benefitted them, but it seems like it has only done nothing but force people to come and write fake one star reviews. In light of these events and having never been I ll have to rate based on my perception from afar. 5 stars all around.

All the bad reviews here are just adding hate over a guy whom is just documenting his journey. Everything looks great.

Good atmosphere and service, Now I m a chef myself and all I can say is the food is just pretentious with some truly bizarre combinations, granted 3 of the dishes I really enjoyed But I do feel you are in some ways over complicating certain elements of your menu and it s important to make the food sound as good as it will taste, Some of the presentation was a bit on the boring side too, with things on the plate that didn t belong, Overall okay but you guys have a long way to go yet, just stop with the pretentious food, pair your ingredients a little better, understand some things just don t go together no matter what you pickle it in or flavour it with and I m sure I d be back!

My partner and I have never had such an amazing culinary experience in our lives. The food and staff exceeded our expectations. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. My partners menu had been adjusted to accommodate her gluten and lactose intolerances. For the first time in my partners life, she was able to enjoy a meal without having anything taken away from the experience. The food was creatively and positively altered to accommodate her. I wasnt expecting them to have gone above and beyond like this for her, but it made me genuinely happy. The passion, attention to detail as well as the friendliness from staff and chefs alike could be felt through the entirety of the meal. My hat is off to all the staff on the night of August 22nd 2024. My partner and I cannot wait to come back and see what more your team has to offer to the world. We were both sad to not see more people sitting with us enjoying this amazing meal. I personally cant wait to see how far your restaurant goes. Wishing you all the best and see you next year!

Hidden gem in Moncton, I wish I would have known about this place earlier. Food was delicious, atmosphere super cool, music and vibe is different than other places, and service was amazing.. totally recommend. We will be back!

Chef Thomson is a legend. Makes me want to book a trip to Moncton just to eat here.

Food was way over priced and I think your marketing with a guy posting no medium rare chicken as a joke and I think the health inspector should be called

Having a chef pretend like he knows what he s doing and horsing around an posting it on TikTok while in your kitchen makes a person not wanna try your restaurant as I d rather someone pay attention while preparing food rather then goofing around aka chef Thompson

Hard to take this place seriously when theyre posting videos of themselves making medium rare chicken. It was stuffed inside a burger bun and presented. Obviously that dish was thrown out. Food Cost, Food waste...

Probably the worst meal Ive had in years, I cannot believe that this place is marketed as fine dining. Very expensive, quality isnt there and frankly some very odd combinations that do not pair well together. Kitchen staff were very unprofessonal as well. Save your time and hard earned money by avoiding this place.

Lovely

Absolute horrible experience food was undercooked and very underseasoned .I would not come here a second time .

Just wanted to share some love as a professional hospitalian in this industry. This place seems to get a lot of hate due to its social media content of them training a new cook, and I think thats just ridiculous! We all started from somewhere and we all got better with time and experience. I am positive that this establishment is solid and anyone spreading hate without even trying the food is just dumb! Cant wait to come to NB and experience your menu! Much love and keep going!!

Medium rare chicken and rage bait social media.

Food was expensive and it s tasted hard and stale 1/10 I don t recommend and the servers were very rude to me for no reason I m confused

Too expensive

Had an absolutely outstanding experience dining at Black Rabbit! Everything from start to finish was world class, and exceptional..Thank you, will be back soon!

(French follows) - I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Black Rabbit restaurant, and I must say that my experience was truly delightful. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly put me at ease. The Black Rabbit restaurant hosted an exclusive event in partnership with Epoch Chemistry coffee house, which caught my attention as a coffee enthusiast. Furthermore, as a vegetarian, I was delighted to find that the restaurant offered similar culinary options without meat, which added to my appreciation of the event. The quality of the food at the Black Rabbit was remarkable in my opinion. The dishes we ordered were truly delicious. The flavors were harmoniously balanced, and the portions were perfectly suited for a fine dining establishment. I particularly want to highlight the creativity of the vegetarian dishes, which were equally delicious and successfully competed with their meat-based counterparts in terms of taste satisfaction. The service was also impeccable. The staff was attentive and courteous, always ready to answer our questions and recommend dishes. We truly felt that our satisfaction was their top priority, which contributed to making our evening even more enjoyable. The ambiance of the Black Rabbit was pleasant. The soft lighting and neat decoration created an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an evening out with friends or a romantic date. In conclusion, I highly recommend the Black Rabbit to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience. Whether youre vegetarian, vegan, or a meat lover, this restaurant will satisfy your taste buds with its delicious cuisine and attentive service. Thank you again to the Black Rabbit for this unforgettable evening. I look forward to returning soon. Having visited many high-quality restaurants, I suggest that Black Rabbit offer more appetizers or simply bread upon guests arrival. Additionally, finding the restaurant requires extra attention due to limited street advertising, especially for tourists. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Black Rabbit Restaurant and I must say that my experience was truly enjoyable. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance that instantly put me at ease. Black Rabbit Restaurant hosted an exclusive evening/week in partnership with coffee house Epoch Chemistry, which captured my interest as a coffee lover. Additionally, being a vegetarian, I was pleased to find that the restaurant offered similar culinary options but without meat, which added to my enjoyment of the event. The quality of the food at Black Rabbit was, in my opinion, remarkable. The dishes we ordered were truly delicious. The flavors were harmoniously balanced and the portions perfectly suited for a fine dining restaurant. I would particularly like to highlight the creativity of the vegetarian dishes which, while delicious, successfully competed with their meat counterparts in terms of taste satisfaction. The service was also impeccable. The staff was attentive and courteous, always ready to answer our questions and recommend dishes. We truly felt that our satisfaction was their top priority, which helped make our evening even more enjoyable. The atmosphere at the Black Rabbit was pleasant. The soft lighting and careful decoration created an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an evening with friends or a romantic outing. In conclusion, I highly recommend Black Rabbit to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan or meat lover, this restaurant will satisfy your taste buds with its delicious cuisine and attentive service. Thanks again to the Black Rabbit for this unforgettable evening. I cant wait to go back soon. Vegetarian options: Recently, the Black Rabbit restaurant introduced a permanent vegan menu, which I believe is of good quality. During my visit, despite the partnership event with Epoch Chemistry coffee house complicating matters, they accommodated my vegetarianism and offered me high-quality vegetarian dishes. I was very satisfied. Recently, the Black Rabbit restaurant introduced a permanent vegan menu, which I find to be of good quality. During my visit, despite the partnership evening with the Epoch Chemistry coffee house, which complicated things, the team adapted to my vegetarian diet by offering me quality vegetarian dishes. I was very satisfied with this experience. Wheelchair accessibility: Its highly likely that there would be the possibility of adapting everything for wheelchair accessibility. It is very likely that it will be possible to adapt the set for wheelchairs.

The food and drink here are incredible! 10/10 has to be the best place in Moncton

Some of the food was great but we couldnt eat two of the courses, one was way too salty to enjoy. The other was a piece of halibut served raw for my wife and cooked for me, we had to return the raw one and got offered a cocktail. For the price we paid for two (~450$), these mistakes are simply unexcusable.

The 7 course tasting menu does not disappoint. Its seasonal and delicious. Enjoy it with the wine pairing option and it evolves into an entirely different level experience. At every point in the visit the staff is friendly and attentive and the sommelier Alfred is an absolute fountain of information. This is our second time dining at Black Rabbit and I have to say their food is hands down some of the best and most creative youll see east of Montreal.

Very well made food, great flavors and exceptional service Portions are on the smaller side but great flavors Food

The best meal, shared with my eldest son Alex, I have had this year, by far!! Wonderful fusion of flavors, textures and ingredients! Bravo to the whole crew!

Fantastic and the only one of its kind in NB as far as Ive found. You can feel the effort and care.

Great experience! Excellent service! Tasty dishes! It s definitely worth it!

Friendly service. Uniquely presented dishes. I experienced a tasters menu style. Rich flavours and creative presentation. Problem is the portions. Pure robbery. Way too small. Had a 5 course service believe it or not and about an hour after I left I was having a small pizza at some pub. Too bad.

It was our first time trying a tasting menu and we did absolutely love the experience of it all. The food tasted amazing, unlike anything I have ever experienced, but the portions were too small for my liking. I know that s how tasting menus work, but you do leave wanting some more food. The service was mind blowing, you could not ask for better treatment. Unfortunately they only get 4 stars there because the waitor asked us to decide to try the wine tasting before providing a menu, but did not provide us with the correct price (He said ~40$/person, where it was in fact 75$/person). We would have chosen differently had we been properly informed. Overall, It was absolutely worth the experience, but I would not return due to the price that I was not prepared for at the end.

We recently hosted our wedding reception at Black Rabbit and we couldn t have asked for a better evening. A few months before our wedding, our original venue cancelled and we were forced to find something last minute. Black Rabbit swept us off our feet from our first initial meeting with them. The service, food and atmosphere was top of the line quality. Our guests are still talking about just how incredible the whole evening was.

The visuals, aromas, and flavors of everything from the cocktails to starters, entrees and dessert, were exceptional. What an experience! Alfred paired wines expertly throughout the evening. Lucs vision for a restaurant that does things differently is so cool. Black Rabbit invests in itself by paying fair wages to all of its staff (no tips, everyone gets a salary), they practice balance and health - they eat together before opening, they exercise together, they invest in coaching and growing as a team. You can feel it - all the staff are present, smiling, friendly. Knowing that just makes the food taste better for me...its like happy beef! Lol I cant say enough - if youre looking for elevated fine dining that isnt stuffy, in an atmosphere of leading edge HR in the food industry, in a lux but comfortable setting...hop over to Black Rabbit. Its a real treat, a hidden gem on St. George Street, in The Arches.

I have lived in Moncton for 4 years and have tried many of the restaurants the city has to offer. I must say the Black Rabbit had the best food I have had yet! The flavours are amazing and you can tell they use fresh local ingredients. Will be back here again soon!! Thank you again for the fantastic dinner!

Ate there 17 Aug with a group of friends - excellent food / awesome flavours. The service was superb - knowledgeable, pleasant / keen to ensure you enjoy your experience. I m from Calgary and would go back to Moncton just to enjoy The Black Rabbit once again.

Took my girlfriend out for her birthday to the Black Rabbit. We had the tasters Menu, a 10 course service with wine pairings for the entire meal. This was, and I say this without exaggeration, the BEST dining experience we ever had. What set the experience apart was not only the unique combinations of flavours and textures of the food, but the team that made it all happen. From Luc the owner, to Albert the Maitre D, to Mark and Jenna and ofcourse Phil the head chef and his team in the kitchen. Each one of them came to see us to talk to us about each course, and talked to us about the wine pairings and their background, the food itself, the vision behind each course. I have never in all my dining experience from big cities like Montreal to Toronto to dining in restaurants in Europe have I ever had such an incredible experience and tasted such amazing combinations. I highly recommend that anyone contemplating where to go for a special occasion to simply wanting to dine in an environment that makes you feel like youre part of the process make a reservation immediately. And go see for yourself. You wont be disappointed.

If the Michelin crew ever makes it to the Black Rabbit, this restaurant will get three stars. I have eaten in many countries in many venues, and this one tops them all. Do the tasting experience with the pairings - you will not regret it!

Participated in a Tasting Experience, with the wine pairing. It was outstanding! My wife and I were highly impressed with the experience, which I would recommend. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, provided interesting details about everything ( including the mushroom / gin cocktail ). I dont think I have ever appreciated a food and wine pairing as much in my life.

Ate here last night. Everyone was incredibly lovely, the food was amazing. Thank you for an incredible experience, will be bringing my friends here.

Great little spot! Excellent service, terrific food and great wine options. Popped in on a 24 hour visit to Moncton and ate half the menu. Risotto was to die for. Thank you!

An exceptional 10 course, 12 dish meal with an add on serving of oysters plus a wine pairings. It was stellar on every level and fabulous, attentive, ans highly knowledgeable staff. Go for the experience! Well worth a return visit.

Luc was swearing on the phone!

A deliciously amazing experience!

10x more expensive than Pizza Delight, and at least 100x better. An incredible value. If youre looking for big portions, a 50 item menu featuring 7 different cheesecakes, or a bloomin onion dont go here. Its as simple as that. If you want to be taken in an hours-long culinary adventure with finely-curated twists and turns, youd love it.

A truly amazing evening full of culinary amazement and delight. There was a lovely atmosphere here, which I would describe as laid back but dynamic. A nice soundtrack was playing, not the elevator music bore one might expect and the host was concise yet knowledgeable and passionate. It was a little dark but that just added to the intimacy. All the dishes were perfectly balanced and paired with a lovely diverse selection of wines. There is only one dish out of the entire course that wasnt paired as well, but still managed to create interest. Having certain intolerances, they catered to my needs perfectly, swapping ingredients while maintaining that perfect balance of color, textures and flavors. It was extremely pleasing to see that I didnt inconvenience them, but rather challenged them to come up with alternatives that, I could easily tell, they were passionate about. They really care about the food. They also care about where the food comes from, you can expect a wide variety of some of the best local products! So as far as taste and texture balance, color and presentation, and the amount of consideration that went into every dish, I can say without a doubt that this is by far the best dining experience in the region. It does not only compete with local fine dining restaurants but far beyond. An easy five star here. Anyone would benefit greatly from dining here at least once. This will easily become a favourite of ours.

An original experience, the staff had such passion and love for the presentation of all the different dishes and wines. I highly recommend and I will return there for the next tasting menu.

The music was on point. Very modern atmosphere. Food was beyond my expectations. Couldnt recommend more. Food : 5/5

Paradise for wine lovers. Great service. Moncton surprised

Absolutely fantastic food! Such innovative ideas combined with superb quality ingredients Such a welcoming environment, kind and knowledgeable waiting staff. Many, many thanks for a wonderful night!

Black Rabbit is fantastic! I have been to the restaurant at least once a month for over seven months now, sometimes even multiple times a month if they change their menu. They have a great team that is super friendly and genuinely interested in making the experience a great one. The team all work together collaboratively to make the menu and flavors work together, and as someone who has been to other fine dining restaurants in the city, I think that goes a long way in making the food better! I usually get the wine tasting paired with the food, and Alfred is typically great at pairing the wines with the food, and if you have a question about the wine, he knows everything about it, which is nice. You usually get a range of mixtures between red, white, champagne, dry, sweet, or a mix of the two. It s never dull. The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere is unique. The lighting is always perfect, not too bright, and the music is relaxing and not too loud. If you wanted to try fine dining for the first time with family or as a first date, or even if you wanted to go alone and sit at the bar, this would be a great place to go!

What a gem!! Everything was a 5/5 at this restaurant. From the food, the presentation, the wines chosen carefully to accompany every service, the ambiance and of course the wonderful people. If you have not been it is a must! It was my first time but definitely not the last!

Exceptional tasting menu and service! Thanks!

What happiness in the mouth!!! Remarkable food/wine pairing. Thanks to the experienced Black Rabbit team for an unforgettable dining experience.

Delicious beyond compare! Exciting dishes presented and prepared by a group of talented and personal individuals. A rare gem for Moncton. Cannot wait visit again and taste the new menu!

Awesome!!! An unique experience!

Experience was excellent, server was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. Food was excellent maybe 2 plates were a bit to salty(did mention to the one of the waiter at the end of the evening). Music...rap / hip-hop not really the music i would play but overall very good. Expensive but good

Excellent food,interesting and imaginative preparation and combinations.Great presentation and service. Worth making a trip to Moncton for the experience. Warm friendly staff. Only negative; music far too loud for easy conversation even at small table.Dinner is for conversational and gustatory pleasure , music should be a background effect , not a distraction.

Stopped in wearing gym clothes after yoga.. I thought it was a pub or gastropub. The maître did not explain, so it was not until I was seated looking at the menu did I realize the only option was a $108pp., 12-course tasting menu. Rather than get up and leave, I went for it. No wine unless you opt for the wine pairing at $45pp? The food was tasty. A bit salty. $45pp45$$45pTheThefootastytastyinteresting

Black Rabbit in Moncton was an incredible experience! Excellent service from Britney, she was a total star! AND the food was truly delicious! !

Really heard this was a really great restaurant I cant wait to come and see it I hear you guys are doing really well really excited about driving up the bunk bed and come and check it out this location I heard the service is really good and the prices are really good too so to look up everything guys I hope to see you real soon

Find this place over pretentious and certainly not worth the price

The food is decent, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is fine. But the pricing on the food is a bit steep. Especially when you consider the portion sizes on their tasting menus. For example: a one centimetre wide croque madame, which is basically two long lego pieces stacked on top of each other (one piece being ham, the second being the bread, on top of cheese sauce)?? When there are other similar food experiences in town, with better portions, it s a wonder anyone would choose this place twice over any of them.

Check out this gem! They offer small plates so you can literally eat the whole menu! Each plate is creative and will suprise your tastebuds!

A superb culinary experience in Moncton that competes with top restaurants anywhere. Dont miss out on some true gourmet plates right here!!! If you know your food and wine you can feel at home at the Rsbbit. Exceptional!!

Finally... Finally a restaurant where fresh products come first, where meals have different layers of textures, temperatures, seasoning, acidity. Now we can put Moncton on a map for foodies. We must sanctuary this gem, so it will go stay for years and they can sharpen their skills. Come here to increase your tasting library. A good step before Michelin stars restaurant.

We were a group of 10, and everyone had the tasting menu. Several of the group had been here before, and they highly recommended it. This is not a mainstream restaurant. Their website says they push boundaries and they most certainly did. The atmosphere was unique with some beautiful artwork. The presentation was excellent and unique. Our server, Alfred, was very friendly and attentive, and gave a short speech about each course and was very knowledgeable about food and beverages. The lobster was the best I have had with an amazing sauce and handkerchief. All the food had good texture, complexity and not too spicy. The only suggestion I have is to have more Canadian and local choices in the beer and wine lists. This is definitely in the top three restaurants we have eaten in anywhere. We will return, and I would suggest this establishment to anyone who wants a first class dining

Delicious food, wonderful relax evening atmosphere and great service!

Its not a dinner, its a whole experience

Michelle and I had an opportunity to go to Black Rabbit last week for the Moncton Eats event. Although the conversation and company were amazing as per usual, I was not as impressed by the restaurant. When a restaurant has been nominated for the Air Canada list of new Canadian restaurants, there is a certain bar that needs to be achieved. I have been to many of these restaurants across Canada and they take dining to a new level. My first disappointment was the fact that the cocktail menu consisted of only two options, and one was not available. When I asked if they were able to create something whiskey-based, I was told no. I elected to take the suggestion of a melon drink, and although the flavour was refreshing, it was most definitely a summer drink. The wine was good as would be expected and as traditional in a lot of local higher-end restaurants. The next disappointment was that there was only one vegetarian dish on the menu, and it was a plate of $20 carrots served cold. Despite this, the server suggested that the kitchen could possibly make something off their upcoming vegan menu. Thankfully, there was a beet ravioli dish that served the purpose. My short rib dish was very good fell off the bone, rich in flavour, and no gristle. Whereas my short rib was served warm, the ravioli were served less than warm. We elected to go for a pint instead of trying the dessert. There is a possibility that we chose a night where the organization wasn t where it needed to be with a menu transition and a new vegan menu being prepared. However, if a restaurant is going to have a transitioning menu, that means there cannot be a down night. The cocktail menu also needs to be seasonal and have somewhat varied options for people who want something more than an old fashion.

A great little gem