Chocolate Lab

If you’re a chocolate connoisseur like myself, then Chocolate Lab is the place for you! First off our server Frankie was so fabulous! He recommended the perfect drinks for me to try. This was my first espresso martini (which was my fav) and the balance of chocolate with the alcohol was perfection! Please please pleaaaase try the shrimp with chocolate risotto! It was giving chai tea/butternut squash soup vibes. It felt like a home cooked meal and was honestly so delicious! We had the cast iron brownie for dessert and I swear it was the purest chocolate I’ve ever tasted with a hint of spice. Perfect balance with the vanilla ice cream on top! All of the staff were so amazing, the chef even asked us how the meal was at one point. Perfect date night! Make sure you also check out all the sweet treats they have as you checkout. Overall, I’m going home satisfied and can’t wait to eat my chocolate truffles and salted caramels! Thank you to the staff for being so awesome!

Great selection of interesting cocktails and mocktails. The smells are alluring. The food complimented the drinks

We went to the Chocolate Lab as it's been on my to-try list for a while and they're closing (temporarily, I hope) on the 19th. The draw here is that all meals are made with chocolate so it's a very unique experience. It is also a very rich experience so I suggest pairing it with one of their many citrus drink options to cut through the chocolate. In order of pictures: Easy livin Sparkling hibiscus lemonade Meat lasagna Shrimp & risotto Whiskey tobacco cake Flaming queen Not pictured because apparently it didn't save: pork belly over polenta My partner said: each bite is a wonder Which is 1) a lot coming from him and 2) a very good summary of this whole meal Each of the cocktails comes not only with unique flavor but also a whole experience, whether that's smoke, fire, or what's inside it. The Whiskey smelled amazing and he said it was really good. They don't skimp on the pours, the drinks were strong. I don't drink and when I mentioned that the waitress immediately suggested the sparkling hibiscus lemonade and I was so glad she did. It paired well with everything on the menu and helped me get through more of the cake. The pork belly over polenta was an appetizer and it was cooked to perfection. This is a restaurant that knows what it's doing with the meat it uses and the flavors they choose to pair them with. The polenta was melt in your mouth creamy, a perfect pairing to the equally melt in your mouth pork. The meat lasagna I only had a bite of as I'm not a lasagna fan in general, was well seasoned and the chocolate marinara sauce didn't overpower the seasonings at all - I was really impressed! The bread was obviously made in house and it was also fall apart in your mouth good. My partner really enjoyed this entree. I got the shrimp & risotto (you'll notice a theme for me, I love shrimp) and it was one of the best risottos I've had. It was a chestnut chocolate risotto that, again, allowed the flavors to shine without the chocolate being overpowering. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and paired very well with the crunchy (from the chestnuts) risotto. Onto dessert: the Whiskey tobacco cake. It's got an espresso ganache because of the espresso caramel. It was an experience every bite and they pair it with a berry compote to cut through all the chocolate. It's a lot but a good a lot. Finally, the Flaming queen. This was appropriately extra as per my partners request and came out on fire. It paired incredibly well with the dessert and had a creamy flavor. I do want to note that this is a $30 per plate dinner with appetizers, drinks, and dessert sitting between $15 and $20 per just so no one goes in with incorrect expectations. That being said, the atmosphere of the restaurant is really laid back. We dressed pretty casually and there was a good mix of people dressed up a bit (no ball gowns here) and people wearing dressier t-shirts. It is a tight spot so make sure to make a reservation instead of just popping by. I definitely recommend going before they close up!

the absolute BEST hot chocolate i’ve ever had, the pulled pork sandwich was amazing and the salad was so good! the truffles were amazing too! the staff were so kind to us and if you’re thinking of going, do it!

Such a quaint location! Fast and friendly service! The menu is jam packed with chocolate themed yumminess! From the scallops and lobster roll to the delicious cocktails. The Brussels sprouts were my favorite! Also they have amazing treats you can buy upfront! Great spot, a must try in a very happening neighborhood!!