20 Main St,Sperryville,California
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The Three Blacksmiths was a beautiful and unexpected surprise! Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, there aren't even street lights in the town! The 3B is warm and inviting with an open dining area that feels cozy but not too crowded. The small team of chefs and servers flowed throughout the service and the Chef and owner made sure to spend time at every table. The food was delightful with some surprises here and there. Like any tasting menu, expect to spend hours savoring your experience. We went home with full tummies and smiles on our faces with the hopes of going back to visit again soon.
We had the absolute pleasure of dining at 3 Blacksmiths last week. It was the best meal I have eaten, both in taste and presentation, with the added huge bonus of meeting all the staff and the owners over the course of the evening. The personal attention to diners makes you feel you are at a dinner party (where unfortunately the hosts can't sit down but are totally attentive and charming). There are six or seven tables (depending on group sizes) and one seating, ample candlelight in a charming dining room with plenty of space between tables. Sara, one of the owners, had reached out ahead of time to see if there were any celebrations or dietary restrictions. We were greeted by a happy anniversary note and then a card at the end of dinner. Over the evening there were a few more surprise courses than listed on the menu (photographed below). I missed taking pictures of multiple courses because I was so excited to dive in! Every bite was truly delicious, and all the combinations were so well matched and provided little surprises of texture or taste as well as beauty. We both opted for the zero proof pairing as we had never done that before and I would more than happily forgo wine and do that again--the "mocktails" were perfectly matched to the course. For example the meyer lemon and thyme "Meyer Lemon Drop" was the perfect pairing for the scallop crudo course. Each drink perfectly complemented and brought another level of interest to the food itself and I can't imagine wine being able to do it so well. Given a choice, it brought more to the meal than a wine pairing, however delightful (and other guests having the wine pairing seemed very delighted!). We savored each bite and ate slowly, the entire experience of the meal was more than 3 hours, we enjoyed watching the staff prepare and assemble the courses with the open kitchen (remarkably quiet). The "amuses bouche" trio was mackerel and a gourgere and a stuffed arancini —all so good, all different but complimentary!). The Scallops were magical looking and divine tasting. The black kale and beans were warming and delicious, we had two kinds of bread (focaccia and rye sesame pecan (divine) and two delectable kinds of butter, a salted one and a butter with persimmon. The ravioli were delicate and divine and the frisee greens added a gentle bite and contrast. The Pekin duck was the best duck I have tasted. The meat tender and flavorful and moist and the fat perfectly cooked and full of smoky flavor. The Mont Blanc dessert was delightful. It looks like a ski slope of meringue (browned with a torch) then a meringue bowl for the chestnut filling with candied nuts. A candied violet added a touch of color. Perfect finish to our dinner (also with a wonderful cardamon thai tea mocktail). I was inspired to want to learn more about making zero proof pairings myself when I cook for company! We can't wait to go back! The staff were delightful as I said and I was chatting with Sara about cookbooks and she not only brought one out for me to see but followed up the next day with favorite cookbooks of all the staff. What a wonderful personal and sincere touch. Reservations are pretty full 200 days out but we found a table available 3 weeks out and they have a cancellation list. I can't recommend 3 Blacksmiths highly enough. I truly can't wait to return. The combination of food, drink and hospitality has never been matched!
One of the best dining experiences I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. I have lived in or spent a significant amount of time traveling around most major cities on the East Coast and cannot think of a better meal. The team at Three Blacksmiths created a highly personalized, incredibly comfortable evening centered around phenomenal and creative food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. They went above and beyond in every way. We can’t wait to visit them again!
Such a quaint place in a very lovely town. Loved the ambiance and service. Food was really good. Some dishes were more innovative than others. We paid about $300s each for food and wine pairing and tax and gratuity. One seating only per night. Only one downside, omg it went on for 4+ hrs. I would like it more if I didn’t have to drive 1.5 hrs back to Dc
An amazing dining experience! Skip the Inn at Little Washington and enjoy truly delicious food and wine. The atmosphere is charming with the fine touches of purse stools and blankets! The fresh bread and butter may have been my favorite bites of food. We were also surprised with off menu items like foie Gras and take home birthday cookies. We will be coming back!