Blackwater Bistro in Milton, Florida, offers far more than a place to eat — it creates an experience that brings together great food, welcoming service, and the charm of a truly memorable setting.
Located at 5147 Elmira St, this historic home turned restaurant pairs classic and updated American fare with the kind of atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. Guests are drawn in by the wraparound porch, the warm and cozy interior, and weekend live music that adds even more character to an already inviting space.
Whether you’re meeting friends for a relaxed lunch, planning a romantic dinner, or simply looking for a comfortable place to enjoy quality food and drinks, Blackwater Bistro delivers a setting that feels both distinctive and approachable.
The menu and service are designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes and occasions. From comfort food and healthy options to organic dishes, desserts, and happy-hour drinks, Blackwater Bistro makes it easy to find something that fits your mood.
Its drink selection is equally appealing, with beer, cocktails, coffee, wine, and tea all part of the experience, alongside a strong reputation for great beer, cocktails, coffee, desserts, and a well-curated wine list.
Fast service, a fireplace, and a bar on site add to the appeal, while offerings like dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, and on-site services give customers the flexibility to enjoy their meal however they prefer.
The restaurant is also a popular choice for lunch, dinner, solo dining, and catering, making it a dependable destination for both everyday meals and special gatherings.
Blackwater Bistro is built around comfort and accessibility, so guests can feel at ease from the moment they arrive. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms make the space welcoming to more visitors, while practical amenities like free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and a variety of payment options, including credit and debit cards, add convenience to the experience.
With a strong 4.40-star rating from 2,006 reviews, it’s clear that customers appreciate the consistent quality, atmosphere, and hospitality that define the restaurant. Casual yet refined, historic yet trendy, Blackwater Bistro offers the kind of dining experience that feels effortless, memorable, and worth returning to again and again.
Call +1 850-623-1105 to plan your visit and enjoy one of Milton’s standout dining destinations.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Blackwater Bistro
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
A delicious combination of chopped prime rib, ranch, onions, bell peppers, bacon, mushrooms and mozzarella.
Tender chicken breast meat, smothered in spicy buffalo sauce, with blue cheese crumbles and mozzarella; over creamy, homemade macaroni & cheese. Coast guard pilot alex webber gained popularity for this creation.
Roasted garlic, artichoke hearts, julienne sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, tomato sauce and mozzarella
Ham, salami, pepperoni, pepperoncini peppers, parmesan, tomato sauce and mozzarella topped with pesto
Seasoned chicken breast, red onion, bell peppers, tomato, crisp bacon, mozzarella, and cheddar, with our creamy ranch sauce.
Ham, pineapple, red onion, and cheddar, with tomato sauce and mozzarella
Tender chicken breast meat is smothered in spicy buffalo sauce, with blue cheese crumbles and mozzarella
Chocolate cake brimming with smooth chocolate pudding, covered in rich chocolate fudge frosting, chewy brownies and chocolate ganache and served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Our cobblers are homemade daily. Peach, pear, apple, strawberry, pineapple and mixed berry are among the favorites. Ask your server for availability.
Triple-layer orange cake with a thin layer of icing in the middle, whipped orange icing, and white chocolate morsels around the outside
Made fresh daily by our very own baker, this classic dessert has pecan bourbon, pecans and a bourbon glaze.
(Ask server for availability)
Firm and full aromatics blended with a subtle sweetness.
Silky notes of cherry, raspberry and baking spices.
Soft, subtle medium bodied with a fruit forward finish.
Soft, subtle medium bodied with a fruit forward finish.
Red or white served with fresh fruit. (make it a spritzer with sprite or club soda)
A fruity and dry italian grape wine.
Light and refreshing blend of crisp fruits.
Ripe, juicy grapes blended with subtle tropical notes.
Aromas of peaches and apricots with a subtle twist of lemon.
Refreshing brilliance of strawberry, raspberry with soothing aromas of lavender and violet.
Full bodied with the aromas of apple and stone fruit.
(Ask server for seasonal selections)
Can
Vanilla vodka, fresh lime juice, splash of pineapple juice, simple syrup and condensed milk topped with whipped cream and a slice of lime.
Vanilla vodka, orange juice, condensed milk and french vanilla cream topped with whipped cream and an orange slice.
Kettle one cumber mint with fresh muddled cucumber and mint, dash of simple syrup and topped with a splash of soda water.
Organic prairie vodka, godiva white chocolate liquor and french vanilla cream served with a swirl of hershey's chocolate syrup and topped with whipped cream
Vodka, gin, rum, peach schnapps, cranberry, orange and pineapple juice
Malibu, captain morgan, melon liquor, blue curacao, pineapple, sour mix and sprite
Double shot of sweet tea vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple, sour mix and grenadine
Chilled shot of fireball cinnamon whiskey in a pint of angry orchard hard cider.
Hendrick's gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, topped with champagne. (served in a champagne flute), lemon twist
A fresh orange slice and cherry muddled together combined with simple syrup, orange bitters and piggyback bourbon topped with a splash of soda
Patron silver, triple sec, lime juice and sour mix topped with grand marnier. Served on the rocks or frozen
Aged 6 years, 100% rye, 96 proof
Hear from our valued guests
delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The Cajun potato soup was a standout as well—creamy with just the right amount of spice. Great service and a cozy atmosphere made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!
I just realized I left a review for his restaurant and the same wonderful server - Madison - this time last year! The atmosphere can’t be beat at Blackwater, especially during the holidays. It’s beautiful and the staff, especially Madison, are friendly and accommodating. Three of us went tonight and we ALL loved the food! I especially enjoy the portobello goat cheese sandwich and the fries - the fries are perfect! My husband had Chicken Divine and thought it was - divine! My mother-in-law had a chicken salad sandwich and loved it. And we can’t recommend the artichoke cheesecake appetizer enough! Thanks Blackwater Bistro for another great experience! Thanks Madison!
I love this place. I took my 14 year old grandson today and we ordered ribeyes. They were delicious. Ill have leftovers for tomorrow's breakfast but me ate his whole plate. We sat outside and enjoyed the view. Our waitress Madison was sweeter than thier sweet tea. Great Saturday dinner.
Growing up in Pea Ridge, I've heard of the illustrious Blackwater Bistro my whole childhood. This was the fancy place in town to go to if you had a hot date, or for before you go to prom. I never made it out, though, until I moved away, got a job, and then came back to visit recently. I went out to explore downtown Milton some, checked out Blackwater State Park, and got hungry and decided to finally come check this place out for lunch. So we drove up, got a table, and started browsing the pamphlet they gave us of the history of the building. It was a quaint little read. The restaurant is in an old house that had many different lives over the course of its existence. It was wooden, comfortable, had a nice bar built into it. Very cozy and rustically upscale. The service was also very good. A nice lady that tended to all of our drink needs. Very pleasant. And the food came out in a timely fashion. As for the food, we started with the The Sampler (A mixture of our house favorites: Artichoke cheesecake, Baguette, Loaded Brussel Sprouts with Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney). This was nice. I love a good savory cheesecake, you don't see that very often. It was very interesting loading the sprouts with shrimp, but I've never said no to a shrimp. And the coconut shrimp were pretty standard. It was a good plate, but not mind-blowing, if you wanna try a different app. My main was the Creole Crawfish & Andouille Pot Pie (Louisiana Crawfish, Savory Vegetables, Andouille, Cajun Cheese Cream, Puff Pastry). This is a loose-leaf pot pie. So basically a gumbo with a puffy piece of puff pastry on top. So it's a lot of fun, but don't expect a lot of crust with each bite. Super creamy, super Cajun in the seasoning, no regrets getting this. I also got to try the The Blue Salad (Filet of Beef. Signature Assorted Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans, Bleu Cheese Dressing). This was a good salad! Nice and tender strips of
Beautiful setting in an old house. Excellent food. Our group had the sea bass ( catch of the day), lobster ravioli, chicken salad, and a shrimp dish. All very good. We were a large group of 12, and we had to split into 2 groups of 6. But they accommodated us quickly and we had a nice time. Will definitely return to try some different things. Our server was excellent, but I don't recall his name
This restaurant was highly recommended by our sunset boat guide, so we had to try it out! I’m so glad we did! The food and service were excellent!!! We’ll be back next time we’re in the area!
We were for vacation and sought out a local place. This was an excellent choice! Food was amazing, service was excellent and the chef came out to see how everything was, giving credit to his team. Definitely recommend!
Traveling through Milton and found this quaint little place!! We throughly enjoyed our afternoon lunch!! Those sweet potato waffle fries were superb as was the chicken salad sandwich. Hubby got the salmon and it was delicious. It comes with shrimp which was also delicious!! Hope we get a chance to go again! Service was great. Nice, friendly hostess! The Bonds from Alabama😊
Large portions, great service, and delicious Creole flavors! We arrived right around 3:00 PM, just before the dinner rush started. It was quiet when we sat down, but the place filled up quickly with three or four more tables right after us. Despite the sudden influx of people, the service remained prompt, welcoming, and "homely" in the best way possible. The portions here are generous—both for the food and the drinks! My dining partner had the Creole-style pasta and loved the flavor, and I went with the seared tuna served with mashed potatoes. Everything was prepared perfectly and tasted delicious. We had a great experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for a spot with a relaxed vibe and high-quality food that won't leave you hungry, this is it. No complaints at all! I wish I could remember the servers name for a call out, but I’m writing this review about a week later. She was on the younger side and medium length blonde hair. I think it was wavy or curly.
The pasta at Black Water Bistro was absolutely delicious! The creamy sauce was rich and full of flavor, the shrimp were perfectly cooked, and the chicken was so tender and the portion was generous and everything tasted fresh. Definitely one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had —I’ll be back for sure! 💕
Common questions about Blackwater Bistro
Blackwater Bistro is located at 5147 Elmira St, Milton, FL 32570, United States, Milton, FL, United States.
You can reach Blackwater Bistro by calling +1 850-623-1105.
Blackwater Bistro has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 2006 customer reviews.
Blackwater Bistro features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Blackwater Bistro features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Blackwater Bistro features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Blackwater Bistro features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Blackwater Bistro features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Blackwater Bistro features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating.
Blackwater Bistro features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Blackwater Bistro features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Romantic, Trendy.
Blackwater Bistro features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists.
Blackwater Bistro features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Blackwater Bistro features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Blackwater Bistro features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Blackwater Bistro features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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