BLACKOUT - Dining in the Dark

Yes, BLACKOUT is a popular and memorable choice for a date night. The pitch-black, sensory-driven seven-course prix-fixe meal encourages conversation and connection without phone distractions, and many guests call it a perfect, intimate experience for anniversaries or special outings. Expect lively, attentive service, plant-based creative dishes, and a theatrical reveal of the menu at the end. It’s best for couples who enjoy novelty dining and don’t mind a higher price for a unique evening. Reservations are required.

Early dinner seatings are often the best choice. Many guests recommend earlier reservations (first seatings) to enjoy a quieter room and better pacing, you’ll also avoid louder, later crowds. Weeknights or early evening slots tend to feel calmer than weekend prime time. Because reservations are required, book the first available seating if you prefer a quieter, more relaxed experience.

The experience takes place in a single, pitch-black dining room where guests are led to their tables and served by trained staff. BLACKOUT does not offer private-party dining in a separate lit room, though it accepts larger parties and reservations. Everything is choreographed in the dark to maintain the immersive sensory experience.

The ambience is unique, completely pitch-black and designed to heighten smell, taste, touch and sound. Guests describe a playful, intimate vibe where conversation replaces phone use, and lively, attentive servers guide the experience. Expect background music and occasional noise from other tables; some guests find it energetic and fun, others note it can be a bit loud. Overall, it’s immersive, theatrical, and focused on sensory discovery rather than visual decor.

Smart casual is the recommended dress code. Guests typically dress up a bit for the immersive fine-dining experience, so think neat, comfortable attire suitable for a special evening out.

Families do bring children and teens, many guests have visited with teens or older kids and even celebrated birthdays. Because the experience is fully dark and the menu is plant-based, it’s best suited to older children (many guests recommend ages 10+ or teenagers). Consider an early seating and call ahead if you’re bringing younger children to confirm comfort and timing.

Busiest: weekend evenings and later night seatings (Thu–Sun tend to fill up). Quietest: early dinner seatings and less-busy weekdays, guests often recommend the first seating to avoid crowds and noise. Because reservations are required and the experience is popular, book ahead to secure a quieter time.

Choose a weekday or an early evening on a weekend for a calmer experience, Monday or early seatings during the week/early evening seatings on Thu–Sun are often quieter. If you want a lively atmosphere, weekend prime-times are busier. Because the venue operates on reservations only, plan based on whether you prefer quiet (weekdays/early) or buzz (weekend evenings).

Service dogs have been accommodated by staff in guest reports, and the team has been praised for thoughtful handling of service animals. There’s no clear public policy on emotional support animals in the information provided, so call ahead to confirm rules and any documentation needed. Always notify the restaurant when booking if you’ll be bringing a service animal.

BLACKOUT - Dining in the Dark is rated 4.8 stars by 4142 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.