i tried it twice,i will never waste my money on such bad food,my salad was mushy & the brusetta served on top was softer, it still grosses me out to think about it.stick with bottled beer on the outside deck,the short out on the wine pours.spend your money else where! more

Been to the Cow twice. It is very loud and the food is only average. However, it's all about the drinks. If you enjoy drinks presented outside with a nice ambiance and views, then the food is not of significance. more

After two previous, and very dissapointing visits to the Cow in Newburyport, I decided to throw caution to the wind and give it the "three strike rule" challange...Wish I hadn't! It is a fun place to go and have a cocktail in the summer (If you can endure the pretentious folk at the bar), but the food is horrible! Our... more

Absolutely love this place. Fantastic view, plenty of outdoor seating and great pub food. more

The service was great and courteous, Food - SUCKS very badly and you dont have much choice at all. price is costlier than Legal sea food or any other equivalent restuarant. MacDonalds food taste better than Black Cows. Never Go!!! more

We have lived in Newburyport for several years and only tried the Black Cow when it was first opened. We were not impressed and did not return for several years. We recently went for dinner, and we were pleasantly surprised. I had a sirlon which was cooked perfectly and my husband had the salmon which was a special-this too was... more

The atmosphere is nice, but the food was disappointing. We went for lunch, and the menu is not very appealing. They only have one meat choice (steak tips). We thought they would offer a few other choices it being called "the black cow". We both chose Haddock dishes which were blah...and cold. This is why I prefer to stay at... more

Nice atmosphere, right on the water, sit outside if you can. more

I'm giving this 4 stars becuase my last meal there was excellent... by the previous 3 to that were mediocre at best and not remotely worth the price.... but becuase it's a popular stop with tourists I end up there often and was happy that something in the kitchen had obviously changed recently... of course you never know. more