black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington
Burlington
Restaurant in Burlington, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A polished Burlington steak-and-seafood option for repeat visits, client dinners, occasions where wine matters. The 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is the main trust signal; book it when the group wants steakhouse structure and seafood flexibility rather than a casual weeknight meal.
About black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington
For black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington, the venue is in Burlington, the dress code is smart casual, it has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026). This makes the safest planning frame simple: consider it when you want a Burlington venue where dress and wine recognition matter, while avoiding assumptions about menu specifics, pricing, hours, service format, or room details.
Because details are narrow, avoid over-planning around unknown details. Use the venue name and the wine recognition as broad context, then check current menus, reservations, hours, policies directly before booking. The smart-casual dress code is the clearest practical signal for how to prepare.
Use it when the group wants a Burlington meal with clear dress expectations
The most dependable reason to shortlist black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington is that it gives guests a clear style cue: smart casual. That is helpful for an occasion where the group wants to avoid underdressing without needing a fully formal plan.
A useful filter is group intent. If your party wants a Burlington option with wine recognition and a smart-casual dress code, this venue belongs on the list. If the decision depends on specific dishes, prices, seating style, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or exact hours, confirm those details directly before making it the final choice.
Plan the next visit around wine recognition, not unknown details
The clearest trust signal is the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026. That does not prove a particular bottle, price point, pairing style, or beverage format, but it does indicate that wine has received outside recognition. For repeat visitors, the practical move is to review current information directly and decide whether the wine side of the meal fits the occasion.
For comparisons, keep the decision focused on the details available. Smith & Wollensky, The Bancroft, Osteria Nino, Row 34, Eddie V's Prime Seafood are natural names to compare depending on the group's mood and priorities. Choose black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington when its Burlington location, smart-casual dress code, 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence are the details that matter most.
For trip planning around the area, pair the venue decision with our full Burlington hotels guide. Quick reference: consider this venue for a smart-casual Burlington meal with Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 400 District Ave, Burlington, MA 01803
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- blackandbluesteakandcrab.com
- Phone
- +17813651626
The take
The Take
The Vibe
black & blue positions itself as a polished suburban steakhouse that leans on New England surf-and-turf traditions. The write-up frames it as part of a tier of restaurants that aim for city-center standards while operating in a District Ave, corporate-corridor context. That tension — between classic steakhouse expectations and contemporary execution — defines the room: it reads as businesslike and intentional rather than casual or rustic. The menu focus on both steaks and Atlantic seafood suggests a format-driven confidence, and the tone of the description highlights the restaurant’s role in serving a time-pressed, expense-account-adjacent clientele.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination geared toward business dinners, special occasions and date nights. The location on the Route 128 corridor and the reference to a reliable weeknight audience make it an obvious pick for after-work meals where convenience and a polished menu matter. Visitors with broader dining latitude are advised to compare black & blue against Burlington’s compact scene before committing, since the venue trades on a surf-and-turf format that competes with both local seafood and city steakhouses.
Ordering Tips
The restaurant’s defining proposition is the steak-and-crab pairing, so plan orders around which protein you expect to be the main event. The description explicitly flags signature-rubbed steaks, grouper and king crab as notable items; consider whether you want beef-forward or seafood-forward plates before you arrive. Because the write-up raises the question of whether both halves are executed with equal seriousness, ask servers about recent favorites or crowd-pleasers and compare portions and pricing to other Burlington options if you’re deciding whether to make this a destination booking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Distinctive setting of taste and elegance for comfortable, relaxed dining with inventive design.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- signature-rubbed steaks
- grouper
- king crab
Planning details
Location
400 District Ave, Burlington, MA 01803 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
For a seafood-first backup, try Row 34 or Eddie V's Prime Seafood. For steakhouse energy, check Smith & Wollensky or The Bancroft.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Burlington
Choose black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington when the group wants a steak-and-seafood format with a recognized wine program and easier planning. Row 34 is the sharper cross-shop for a seafood-first meal, especially if the table is more interested in oysters and a livelier casual energy than steakhouse pacing.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is the closer alternative for polished seafood and occasion dining, while Smith & Wollensky is the cleaner pick if the table wants a more classic steakhouse identity. If the dinner is about steak first, compare those two before deciding.
The Bancroft is a strong cross-shop for a stylish Burlington dinner with steakhouse overlap, while Osteria Nino makes more sense for a lower-pressure Italian meal. For value and ease, Osteria Nino is likely the softer landing; for a more formal steak-and-seafood occasion, black & blue is the more direct fit.
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Compare black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington | Burlington | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Row 34 | Burlington | No published awards |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood | Burlington | No published awards |
| Smith & Wollensky | Burlington | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| The Bancroft | Burlington | No published awards |
| Osteria Nino | Burlington | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing that fits that standard.
What should I order at black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington?
Specific dishes or menu formats are not known. Use the venue name as broad context, then check the current menu directly before deciding what to order.
What are alternatives to black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington?
Depending on the group's priorities, compare it with The Bancroft, Smith & Wollensky, Osteria Nino, Row 34, or Eddie V's Prime Seafood. Choose black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington when you want a Burlington option with a smart-casual dress code and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognition for 2026.
How far ahead should I book black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington?
Is black & blue Steak and Crab - Burlington good for a special occasion?
It can be a sensible candidate for an occasion if the details fit your needs: Burlington location, smart-casual dress code, a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026. Confirm current menu, pricing, reservations directly before booking.
