Try Everything, especially the Mint Lemonade!!! There aren't too many times that I'm proven wrong from my initial impression, But Baby....I literally feel like I put my foot in my mouth or had to bite my tongue. To start the place was gorgeous!! So many beautiful accents to draw the eye and make any social media post Pop with envy!!! The Service, was Attentive, Polite, Professional and Friendly!!! Whether you come in as a couple or as a group, they make everyone feel special and important...love that and Thank You!! The Food!!! Now this is what caught me off guard and I'm SO happy it did. I love to try new things, when I go to new places...so when I go to a Mediterranean Restaurant and I see empanadas or pasta dishes on the menu it's not my go to. It makes me already think it can't be that good, because it's the wrong cuisine in the wrong restaurant. Boy Was I Wrong!!! Antika, I sincerely Apologize for Mis-judging and Pre-judging your menu items. It will Never Happen Again!!! I started with the Fried Calamari...it was seasoned beautifully and cooked correctly!! Then I ordered the Chicken Alfredo...and it was some of the Best Chicken Alfredo that I've ever had!!! My boyfriend ordered the Lamb....which is what we originally came here for, and It was worth Every Bite!!! Deliciously seasoned, perfectly cooked, extremely tender!!! We tied it all together, by the Highly Recommended Mint Lemonade...and let me just say it is So worth the Hype, super happy we ordered the Pitcher and Not a glass!!! This experience was all on a Wednesday and let me tell you, it was one of the Best experiences in a Long Time...and one that will be remembered!!! A little Pricey, but So Worth it...Thanks Antika!!! read more

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Spacious. Good vibes. Hookah available. BYOB here. Good Mediterranean meal here. Crew are proactive and gets what you need before you even ask for it. You can celebrate an occasion here with a package of $55/person one appetizer and one entree. Parking is for you to find out in the area. High chair and koala kare seen. See images for reference. read more

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The place is chill.. the service was good but food was little salty.. First time visiting, I came with my family.. I recommend this place.. read more

Antika Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Friendly service! Good hookah & we were able to mix flavors. It was a chill atmosphere & byob perfect place to hang out with friends and catch up. Salmon was good! read more

Antika Grill - Grilled Salmon - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Great Vibes, Delicious Food, and a Fun Night Out Had a very good experience at Antika! The food was fantastic -- full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was lively with hookah and a live DJ setting the mood. I even got to catch the NBA playoffs while enjoying my meal, which was a great bonus. The only downside -- it's BYOB, but they charge $7 per bottle per person, which adds up fast. That's the only reason it's not a full 5 stars. Otherwise, an awesome spot for a fun night with friends! read more

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I have ordered Kibbeh Nayeh (raw meat dish) before and it was ok, but the last couple times I have been wanting it; 1. They didnt have it and WITHOUT notifying me, the restaurant tried to replace the dish with something COMPLETELY different and have it delivered to me still. My dasher notified me of this and I contacted the restaurant to cancel it immediately! They didn't want to cancel it at first and send me some random food, but I made sure they cancelled it because they don't have the item! 2. I decided to give them another chance and they had it again on the menu so i ordered it, and the same exact thing happened again. Not cool. Take it off the menu if you don't have it, and dont try to send me something else and try to play it off as what i ordered. read more

Wow! What an amazing night! I usually do not go to hookah spots, but my friend insisted on us visiting one after we went to a local bar. The place has a BYOB option, so we had hookah and a bottle of tequila. The vibes were great at this spot. The music was a good mix and the crowd was lively. We might just have to come back here another night. read more

My second time here And I gotta say I love this place. The food is delicious, haber down the best falafel I've ever had. The music is always good. The service was great. I came without a reservation but they seated us immediately. I highly recommend that you make reservations because this place gets so packed. Doris was great. She encouraged us to get up and dance, she had a great personality, good vibes only !! Oh yes and it's byob read more

Antika Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Just went to Antika for hookah/sheesha and it was the worst we've ever had. Ordered two hookahs (white peach and blue myst with mint) and both had no flavor. Informed the waiter and he changed the flavor on one of them but it was still horrible. Idk if it's normal & that's how hookah is made out here or they were having a off night. But 2 hookahs & tea for five came out to $120 & that's insane. read more

Antika Grill - White peach hookah - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Vibe is 5/5 Food 2/5 Went here for a birthday dinner on Saturday and had a great time dancing to the DJ's selections. We had bottle service, nearby tables had hookah, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. For the group reservation we had $55 required spend for each attendee. I got the calamari as my appetizer and chicken/shrimp Alfredo for my entree. The cocktail sauce for the calamari was clearly watered down for cost purposes. It was thin and flavorless, liking dipping into water. The Alfredo sauce on my entree was watered down. Pepper was the dominant flavor but it was disappointing because it could have been delicious if they weren't trying to save a buck at the expense of quality. read more

Antika Grill - a plate of pasta with mushrooms and parmesan cheese - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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This place is hit or miss. Before Covid they were very family oriented, however during Covid things changed. They were always respectful to my family and service was amazing. During the lock down when they opened back up we were treated as a bill. I get you have to make your money but we would order at least once a week and it is not cheap, so we expected more. It's not like they did not know us by name. As far as the food they always provide quality. We ordered the Cajun Chicken Alfredo and Antika Combo. The combo comes with filet mignon, chicken, and lamb. I ordered mine with a salad. Although the prices are high, you always get your monies worth minus the service. Three stars for the food, minus two for your hospitality. read more

Antika Grill - Cajun Chicken Alfredo - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Parking sucks but other than that I enjoyed the atmosphere, music and the staff was very friendly and yes, the food was great.

Ordered: Lemonade with Mint Pitcher (~$20) BYOB Charge ($5/person) Hookah (~$38): White Peach & Mint flavors Hummus (~$10) Aya's take: I came by after dinner with a couple of friends for some hookah & drinks. We came by around 9pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. The Lemonade with Mint is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend going with the pitcher which is essentially the price of 2 cups. The Hookah was pretty solid but the coals were not rotated as often as they should. We found ourselves constantly asking since it took a while until they would heat up more coals. The BYOB charge isn't the worst thing considering they give you ice and cups to enjoy any beverages you bring with you. 20% service charge already included (even for party of 3). read more

Antika Grill - Lemonade with Mint Pitcher (~$20) - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Came in after having dinner at a restaraunt close by. We were told that to be seated we needed to spend a minimum of $30 each. This was interesting considered there were barely any people inside. You may want to be more welcoming to your guests rather than forcing your guests to order unwanted items to stay when there are tables to spare. When we were seated we were given a plate of olives and what seems to be green leaves. The server also took our drink orders and brought everyone glasses of water. The mozzarella sticks were good. That is all I ate since we had just finished having dinner. We ordered hookah. The hookah was good but whoever chose the flavor chose one I did not like very much. If I am in the area and want to continue the night I would return. However, I would not travel out of my way to visit this establishment. read more

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What a great place. Staff 100% friendly and fun. DJ playing the best body moving music Food Food Food. Food was amazing. And a lot. Nice setting read more

It looks like more of a vibe at night. DJ got there late when I went but when he got there, music was good. The food was okay but definitely be patient because it took some waiting to have order taken, and receive the food. It is also a lot of food! I would either share or expect leftovers. Cool place to hang and chat with friends. Hookah was also available and you can bring your own wine read more

Never dined in. Always did Uber eats from here. Food is delicious. But couple of times the chicken was not cooked properly.

I revisited this restaurant for a birthday dinner, and the food quality and service is still good . This time I ordered the bronzino fish with salad .The flavoring and the texture was amazing . PRO: 1. Grilled / well seasoned food 2. Plays music 3. BYOB ( $5 each person) 4. Homemade garlic butter CON: 1. Congested street parking read more

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Antika never disappoints! The service is good, the food is amazing and the vibe is always on point because the music they play is just great. Their lamb chops are just so juicy and flavorful, they are must every time I go along with their Arabic Salad. I love the fact that they are byob as well. It's just a great place. read more

This is my second time here and I was not impressed. Though we chose this location for the accommodation for the group's party of 10, we probably wouldn't had we known the food would be this mediocre. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Pasta which came out quickly but fell flat with flavor. It was overpriced as well. Given the party size, we were charged for an open bottle fee since it was BYOB $6/person. Additionally, be prepared to put a deposit on a table as a reservation precursor. Overall, the service was kind and attentive but if you're going there for a DJ with eh- transitions and hookah then you're in the clear. Definitely consider other options in the future but wouldn't be mad if I had to come back. read more

This place cost entirely too much. This place is BYOB. However, if you think you're going to save any money, you are sadly mistaken. This place will end up costing more than a bar. Beware of the hidden fees. read more

Had dinner here with my family last week. The food was good and the outdoor seating was very nice, but I felt like they were more interested in pushing the hookah than they were in serving the food. We weren't having that. I can't speak to everyone else's dishes, but I had the branzino and it was delicately seasoned. We all shared the hummus appetizer and it was nicely done. My daughter had the chicken gyro platter and enjoyed it. She brought half of it home and had another meal out of it. One thing - they charge 10.00 per bottle to open wine since they're byob. I found that to be a bit excessive since we had 2 bottles of wine. They also added the tip onto our bill (table of 5) and we weren't told about that ahead of time. I got up to pay the bill & they didn't tell our server, who gave us the check again (which my son almost paid). I felt bad for our server because she was very nice and seemed overworked, while others were kind of just huddled around the register. I just hope they gave her the tip and the extra that we left. read more

Antika Grill - Chicken gyro platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Came on a Saturday at 5:45pm without a reservation. Only two tables were being used but the rest were reserved. We were accommodated in a table reserved for 7pm. Service was good: waiters were attentive and the food came out fast. In terms of the food: -Antika grill platter: excellent taste and size. All the meats had great flavor and were nicely cooked. Includes a generous serving of the side (mashed potatoes were very good and I'd recommend. Rice was parboiled and not really seasoned, so was meh. ) Overall, the food was excellent. It seems they get really busy on weekends, so it is best to reserve if coming during peak times (past 6pm). Would definitely recommend and return. read more

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I didn't taste any Cajun. The entree as a whole has no taste at all, which was very upsetting as my hopes were high for the pasta. The staff were very nice. read more

Antika Grill - Cajun Shrimp Alfredo - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

One of the best Middle Eastern places in the area. The chicken chops are a stellar signature dish that is a must order. The Hummus , Baba Ghanoush, Labne, and Falafel are all excellent and very authentic. I've never had anything bad on the rest of the menu. And as a bonus, they're open late and deliver late, something fairly hard to find in the area. This is a gem in Montclair. Ignore the other laughable reviews below, complaining about a hookah problem or fried calamari (?!) or pasta Alfredo (?!) or something else ridiculous for a *Middle Eastern* restaurant. Dumb Yelp reviewers who don't know jack about food love to hate, lol! read more

This place is really big and pretty so it's good for groups and a special occasion. Staff is friendly and polite. This restaurant is very expensive for what they sell. The food was ok. The borek was nothing special. It came out warm. It was crispy but it's like they had it under a hot light. It came on a bed of greens which was just bad presentation and made no sense. Both salads were very very salty. My fillet mignon was not flavorful. The Lebanese touch was missing. The quality of the meat was good though. Another mishap is the person cooking the meat did not clean the grill because the other pieces had the remnants of other things on it. There is no attention to detail. The prices are very high and drinks are being served in plastic cups. I left unsatisfied and ripped off. Hookah was smooth and the staff very nice. read more

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Amazing service amazing food great ambiance, perfect place for guests parties and family atmosphere

It was my friends birthday so we were looking for something fun in Montclair as we were already there for another activity. My friend wanted to smoke so we decided to go here. We were 8 of us so we called to make a reservation. The lady on the line said we had to deposit $150 for reservations. She also mentioned that we will be far away from the "DJ" we were okay with that. We were looked forward to the dancers and the music Once we got there the entire thing was so underwhelming. The entrance is unrecognizable, when we approached the hostess she immediately told us we have to spend a min of $35 per person. So far we have barely been served and we are already out $185. We get seated in a very shabby little space in the back with folding chairs and tables, nothing worth $185. Also most of the tables were empty and there was no DJ or dancers. So weird. The reason I gave this 3 stars because the food and service was good, but it's just money making at this point. I don't smoke but my friends said the hookah was good. Overall, our bill was $520 read more

It's a nice little lounge spot I could take the friends or family and chill or even a date night type with food that was good service was a little iffy but I guess that's because we went on a weekday night like a Wednesday and it wasn't that busy but the waiter was very unprofessional first thing he asked us do we want hookah other than a glass of water or food and then he never came back to check up on us. I'll give it a second chance maybe next time on the weekend with a big group it's nice chill spot to be alone or with a date. read more

Came here for the first time. Our waiter sat us at one place then abruptly told us we had to get up and be moved. That rubbed us the wrong way and spoke to the blonde head of house manager. She came over and. explained that was a reserved spot or whatever and then offered us a discount. The spot is cool, hookah nice and a few people were celebrating birthday. I like this place. I ordered the shrimp and french fries YUM! read more

I haven't been here since it was Mediterranea a few years back. The change of ownership and management is a welcome change. I came in on a Friday night with no reservations just wanting to get out with two friends. We were welcomed in and had the option eating inside or outside. Both spaces were really nice it was hard to choose. We ended up doing hookah and getting some appetizers as well. There was a DJ playing Which made it is a very lively experience. It was upbeat but also easy to feel like you recite restaurant. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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First time here. It was nice. Decent atmosphere and food was pretty food. The tables are a little small for the huge plates of food they give but if you want food and hookah and a byob this is the place. Definitely enjoyed my meal here. Didn't take long for the food to arrive either. $35pp minimum spend tonight. read more

Antika Grill - Gyro platter with rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Pre COVID review: Bottom line: food? Delicious. Hookah? They got it. Gluten line: super clearly labeled. Check the pics. They know what they're doing! Long line: one of our favorite Mediterranean spots. Food is absolutely fantastic and they take very good care of wifey with her celiac. Gluten free calamari? Ohhhhh yeaaah. All menu items are clearly marked and the plates are marked as well. We've also ordered delivery Post COVID and been just as happy. I would definitely recommend. read more

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The service was great. Very clean establishment. There is Nothing I would have change at my Birthday dinner at Antika Grill. Me and my gf enjoyed an app a piece as well as an entree for $55 plus tax. Which was very good. Grant it the lamb dinner was $42. Would have to say I enjoyed myself very much so and will definitely let my friends know for a good vibe. Antika Grill is the place to be. read more

Formerly Mediterranea, Antika is the same premise: a Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge. Nancy and Fady, the new owners, are absolute sweethearts and made us feel so welcomed. They chatted with us and made sure we had everything we needed. The interior is completely redone and is absolutely beautiful, and there is plenty of outdoor seating. The food menu is extensive, and goes beyond Mediterranean fare; it includes burgers, pasta and pizza. We opted for the hummus and basterma to have with our hookah. The hummus was delicious- it was super fresh and creamy. It was served with warm pita and a side of olives and pickles. The basterma, which is like a dry, smoked pastrami, was great as well. The service is attentive and friendly. They were constantly refreshing the coals on our hookah, and it lasted for a long time. One of the great parts about this place is they give you a brand new hose with every hookah (along with multiple mouth pieces, but I feel like this is pretty standard at hookah lounges now-a-days). The kitchen closes at 11:30PM but you can stay until 2:00AM on weekends. There is a $12 minimum per person, so whatever you don't spend in hookah/food is considered to be a cover charge. It's BYO so don't forget your liquor, beer, or (and) wine! read more

I love coming or ordering from here it's always fresh definitely gives alot of food for your money I will always come here and the mint lemonade the bomb!!! read more

So boom! We end up at Antika.... The food arrives and my friend gets pasta Cajun style some sort of spice she was seeking but didn't get it. Ugh the food is not up to expectations well at least to her taste buds of a little spice! Overall the music is good and the crowd is mixed and waiters seem to be working extra hard but I respect they mannerism.... A plus you can bring your own bottle of wine or boos! read more

Antika Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Good food, love the music, love how we can bring our own drinks & vibe out ! Would recommend

Looking for some good Lebanese food? Then this is the place to go. This hidden gem in downtown Montclair is a place I'll surely be returning to. Good hookah and good food makes for happy customers lol. Their hummus is delicious and so are their mozzarella sticks. The borak is their delicious version of a spring roll. The shish kabob wrap was good too. I wish the filet was cut smaller and cooked a bit less though since it was a wrap and biting it made the whole chuck come out. Staff is friendly but they need to work on how they take orders and bring them out. That part was messy and we got entrees out before apps and at different times. But a great spot for good vibes and a good bite. read more

Antika Grill - Borak - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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The food was amazing. Great service and the ambiance was beautiful. High scale yet dot overly priced