Hales Blackbrick

Stacey 3 months ago

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.

Elizabeth Khoury 3 months ago

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!

Phil Daniels 6 months ago

3/17/26 This was our first visit to Hales Blackbrick but it most definitely will not be our last. The food was absolutely fantastic. Some of the dishes were a bit spicy but I thought they were wonderful. We had the egg roll, duck breast, alligator, green beans, elk, fried chicken, and brussels sprouts. They were all delicious and I finished with the rich chocolate cake. Chef Richard Hales has created something special with some of the best Asian cuisine around. I recommend visiting with a group so you can try more dishes given the shared plate format. Sadly, there were several more menu items we wanted to try but we got too full before we could. We'll definitely return to sample more of Chef Hales creations.

Hanson's Kitchen 6 months ago

We had an exceptional experience here! It was our first time visiting, though we had heard great reviews beforehand, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Every bite was delicious, and the menu had plenty of plant-based options, which was perfect for my husband and me since we’ve been plant-based for about 15 years. The restaurant was also very clean and had a welcoming atmosphere. One of the highlights of the evening was when Chef Richard Hale came out to greet us personally. He took the time to ask how we enjoyed everything and even shared some of the backstory behind the restaurant, which made the experience feel even more special. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot with amazing food and thoughtful service. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back!

Ashley Lewis 7 months ago

This was one of the best restaurant experiences I have had in a very long time..walked in and was greeted by a very nice young lady. She seated my friend and I and introduced herself and turns out she and her husband are owners. She was so friendly and accommodating. During our meal she assisted the waiter with bringing desert and sang happy birthday to guests (beautiful singing voice) !! Towards the end of our meal Richard Hales came and introduced himself and discussed his inspiration for his meals. After a great short conversation my friend informed me he had an extensive background !! This was amazing. Food was great, staff is great!!!!, atmosphere is greattttt !!! My friend and I ate appetizer, main course, and dessert bill was under 160 dollars!