Hales Blackbrick

M Mary Lynne Lawrence 21 reviews · Local Guide 19 July 2026

GREAT meal last PM at Blackbrick - we reserved the Peking duck and it did not disappoint! It was presented beautifully - and we made pancakes with the breast and the thighs were in this fantastic sauce. The $6 egg roll was such a sleeper - soooo good too. The wait staff was so attentive - there when needed but never pushy. We will definitely be back to get some of the other dishes we saw other diners get.

S S&S translation 2 reviews 11 July 2026

I was at restaurant couples of time.My very first was in 2023 and I absolutely am love it. A truly memorable evening at Hale's Blackbrick! The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly complemented by the 2019 Chateau Haut-Surget suggested by the Sommer. The experience was made even more special by the excellent service, the lovely ambiance, the sommelier and the wonderful personal touch of Mrs. Hale singing to guests—plus a warm greeting from Chef Richard Hales himself. I already can't wait to go back! 🍷🥢

S Stacey 29 reviews · Local Guide 21 June 2026

The amount of flavor in each of our dishes was so amazing it was ridiculous! We started with the chilled green beans- perfectly crisp and a good amount of heat to them. Next we enjoyed the chicken and chive dumplings which were perfectly steamed. Those were so impressive we ordered two other dumpling selections at our waiter's recommendation. The potstickers were very good, but the blue crab and pork soup dumplings stole the show. We shared, as our main course, the DanDan Noodles and the Tiger Prawn Shrimp. The noodles were thick, and had such rich flavor but were also very light. The shrimp were crispy, but not heavily breaded, and the seasoning was not too sweet and not too spicy with ginger, chili and peanuts. The chef came out on the floor to greet guests - a classy touch. We never order dessert when out, but we just had to because we knew it would be an experience. Again relying on our waiter's recommendation, we chose from the sweet dim sum menu and thoroughly enjoyed the Red Bean Cream Bread. It was light, smooth, and the perfect way to end a meal without having your taste buds sugar bombed.

E Elizabeth Khoury 254 reviews · Local Guide 30 May 2026

This place has been on my list for a while, so I’m so glad I finally made time to go, and it certainly did not disappoint. The service and ambiance was superb, and the main chef made a round to talk to customers and was very nice. The food. My god. It is portioned to be family style which we love. I was excited about some of the more unique menu items. We got the chicken and chive flower dumplings (10/10), the Florida gator (10/10), the salt and pepper fennel (12/10), and the pork belly which exceeded our already high expectations (12/10). I have never seen a menu item like the fennel and I could not get enough of it. I’m considering coming back this week just for that. The only item that I wouldn’t recommend was the Brussels sprouts which didn’t meet our expectations and came out a bit burnt. However, it did not take away from our experience overall, at all. There were a few other menu items that I was curious about but was too full to order more so I’ll be having to come back to try those. Especially the elk and some more dumplings!

C Chrysanthemum Johnson 20 reviews · Local Guide 10 May 2026

The duck at Hal’s Blackbrick was beyond delicious. Truly some of the best food I’ve had since living in Tampa. Every dish was full of flavor, perfectly prepared, and absolutely worth every penny. The atmosphere was amazing with great soft music that made the entire experience feel intimate and relaxing. The drinks were awesome as well perfectly crafted and a great complement to the meal. The chef was incredibly friendly and even came out to speak to me personally, which made the night feel even more special. Such a sweet and memorable Mother’s Day dinner. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience.