I went for a solo lunch at Jack's, and had a very pleasant experience. I was greeted and sat right…read moreaway. The decor is upscale beachy. It's very appealing and my seat was comfortable. They have a nice drink selection, and I ordered a delicious Mint and Watermelon Lemonade. For lunch I had their Lobster Bomb with a side of Coleslaw. The Lobster Bomb is 6oz of perfectly cooked warm lobster, tucked into a pillowy, round loaf of sourdough. The bisque is served in a container on the side. Every element of this dish is exceptional. I found that the best way to eat it was to rip off pieces of the bread and dunk it into the bisque. Same with the lobster pieces. The Coleslaw was nice and crisp. For dessert, I had a Mini Pecan Pie. This was just okay. Maybe try a different dessert. The Lobster Bomb is definitely a treat at $49, but it's worth it. I would return.

Food was awesome. Great appetizer's. Nice Ambiance…read more Wait staff was informative and kept us Up to date. Good spot.

Went here for a late night meal with my wife and it did not disappoint. We had crawfish and crabs…read more The seafood was fresh, seasoning was on point, and price was fair. The staff were extremely friendly too. Would come back when we have our crawfish craving.

I'm from the Alabama Gulf Coast and we know seafood! This was the worst and most expensive seafood…read moreI've ever had and I'm 79 yo?!?! You are served your meal in plastic bags with plastic cutlery?! The seasoning was basically cayenne pepper and lots of red food coloring that took a while to wash off my hands after we finished?! I had a lobster tail that was overcooked and tough but is managed to wrestle it and my king crab legs to get the overcooked meat out....after all it cost an arm and a leg for my meal?! By the way the prices are not on the menus but displayed on the wall behind me where I didn't see it?! Never again?! I can't believe there are so many good recommendations.....my son suggested that they are fake put here by staff or owners to keep their rating high....one thing is for sure they will never get another red cent of our money?!!! Stay clear....

Go to the restaurant minimum once a month and there's a reason…read more Quality of the food is one of the best in north jersey along that's a BYOB MUST TRY

hands down the best food in Montclair. i have been here several times and each time its always…read moregreat. i have been trying to work through the menu, but its hard not to order the lasagna, its just that good. it is always busy but never cramped or crowded. being byob is great and there is a liquor store not far away. highly recommended

With better-tasting entrees and new menu items, Fish Delish raised its game sometime after my last…read morevisit. The cod fish & chips, at $19.50, consists of flavorful filets and is now a large enough portion to be a whole meal. When I dined in, I was offered one of three kinds of mayo dip - spicy, garlic-infused, and one more that I can't remember - as a supplement to their creamy tartar sauce. in addition, clam chowder has been added to the menu. I agree with another poster that it would have done well to have more briny clam flavor, but nevertheless, it was still good enough for me to finish. I really like that the person running the front of house brought the orders to the table, greeted frequent patrons with a "nice to see you again", and asked everyone if the food was good. I'm interested to see how my next visit goes!

My fish was very tasty, however it was a bit too crunchy for me. I think it was overcooked a bit…read more Served with tartar, fry and wasabi sauce. Friendly service. Easy parking back lot.

Each of my visits has been pleasant, and I'm always welcomed by friendly, attentive staff. The food…read moreis good, and the bartenders are creative, crafting delicious cocktails. The main dining room, adjacent to the bar, is cozy yet inviting. During the summer, the outdoor tiki bar adds a fun atmosphere with live music that makes the experience even more enjoyable.

The good. The butter crab roll. The bad- worst Tuna Taco I've ever tasted. Such a simple dish to…read moreprepare. Dice some fresh sushi grade tuna, add some soy and perhaps a little avacado but no. They mascerated the tuna in what I can only imagine was Hamilton Beach blender until it resembled a semi hot glue with no discernable flavors. OK the shell was pretty good but..Don't get me started on the crab cake. Ugh. Sat at the bar and the greeting from the bartender wasn't hello and welcome. It was you may have to move if we get busy which they did not. Halcyon used to be a be so much better.

This review is an easy one to write, as Gus & Co never fails to provide the best seafood in the…read morearea. I was very pleased to learn that Paul recently expanded his hours, which means more of a good thing! Friendly service, great products, and fair prices make Gus & Co my go-to place for all things seafood! By the way, Paul makes the best Manhattan clam chowder and that's coming from someone who grew up on eastern Long Island.

I went to Gus and Co's Seafood Joint and it was hands down the greatest fish I've ever head. The…read moretender juices flooded my mouth as I bit into the crispy orange salmon. It was so joyful I nearly cried, seriously! And not to mention the service, shout out to server Chris who helped me with my every desire. And the place, it dain't look bad either. Come to Gus and co seafood, it will be an experience you won't soon forget.

Met up with some friends on a Friday night for Happy Hour. We got there at 5pm, knowing we only…read morehad to 6 pm to enjoy happy hour. We were seated in the back area as there was about 8 to 10 of us. The well drinks (tito, margarita, etc) were priced at $10 and appetizers priced at the same. I ordered a lemon drop martini to drink, grilled oysters and steak crostini to eat. My grilled oysters were okay, except for one that has some "crunch"...lol to it. My steak was medium and cooked as ordered. But the show stopper was definitely the lemon drop martini, it was a good strong. So I ordered a second. The other girls really enjoyed their Caesar salad and mango margaritas. Our service was a bit slow, but good overall. Good happy hour spot, with a parking lot.

The resturant was smaller than I thought but very cozy with a room with a bar and a dining area…read more There is an upstairs area where the only bathrooms are also located but it was empty when we were there. Also there is a parking lot, and they were offering valet when we went. I enjoyed the food I had as an entree (steak frites). What I didn't like was our waiter was constantly trying to up charge us. He kept asking if we wanted to add specific things to all our orders and even if we said no, he still insisted on it. This even occurred with shots of alcohol. I explicitly said I was driving and didn't want it and still shots were brought out with out us even asking. We thought maybe he was being very nice. Or maybe something was included we didn't know about ( what was added were things like a Caesar salad, Brussel sprouts, and sweet potato fries so it easy to see how we didn't see it was things out of the ordinary included as sides for meals) or we were for some reason getting something comped, but that was not the case. Our bill was ASTRONOMICAL. If we didn't have these items we didn't want added on, it would have been fine but this type of way of doing business makes me never want to go back. We considered fighting the bill, but we did eat the food because at the time we thought it was either included or comped. Please be aware of this if you visit this restaurant, and if you are insisted upon adding things to your order learn from our mistake and ask more questions if it's included or make sure you explicitly say NO.

THEE Best around! Their pastas are made fresh and in house. Whatever it is that you order is…read moresucculent and Devine - a religious experience! Staff is amazingly attentive, professional and super friendly. I like that the Chef makes an occasional appearance making it a personable experience. Prices are up there but money well spent.

Laboratorio Kitchen was a BYOB Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Montclair. It was a…read morestunning space with sleek, modern furniture and walls adorned with vibrant, colorful artwork. The service was impeccable from the moment we arrived until the second that we left. From a food perspective, our meal initiated with a basket of some of the best rolls I had ever had. They were large, fluffy, and doughy with a hint of crispiness from a light toasting. We then shared the Veal and Beef Meatball, which was gigantic but still managed to have the ideal texture. It was also beautifully seasoned and served in what the chef called his "grandma's plum tomato sauce", which was divine! The sauce was thick and hearty, so when that was paired with pecorino cheese and basil oil, it really made for a fabulous dish. I even cut off a small piece to put inside my roll with a spoonful of sauce - chef's kiss! After that, we enjoyed some of the house-made pasta dishes, tasting each in a family-style format. The Squid Ink Bucatini was tossed with scallops, shrimp, and jumbo lump crab in a seafood tomato sauce. I did not love the briny finish to the sauce or that some of the scallops were chewy. The Tagliatelle with Duck Bolognese, tomatoes, and carrots was good, but I prefer my pomodoro sauce without the addition of a "light cream". Lastly, the special Spaghetti came with lobster, crab, and peas in vodka sauce. That one was definitely my favorite. While I do not love peas, the sauce was rich and flavorful. Across these last two dishes, I thought the pasta was a tad overcooked and could have been more al dente; the bucatini consistency was more inline with my preferences. Overall, I thought the food at Laboratorio Kitchen was above average, but that the service and atmosphere helped elevate the place. I would definitely consider going back to try some of their other dishes.

I came here for my birthday. I got the greatest steak i have ever eaten, some of the most…read morepersonalized service. + I loved the setting. Parking is a bit confusing but still. The money is totally worth it.

Brunch at MM Morimoto?! Sign us up…read more I was shocked to find this place empty on a Saturday prime brunch time. The restaurant is stunning. The food was so great! Everything we had was delicious and we ordered A LOT. Sticky ribs are a must. The wagyu roll is fun - the presentation is great with fire. Fantastic service, amazing food, great vibes. A bit on the price side and not exactly kid-friendly but we had a blast.

Ordered: Whiting Dinner (~$22): with steak fries & cole slaw…read moreCatfish Dinner (~$23): with mac & cheese and candied yams 6pc Jumbo Shrimp Tray (~$15) Aya's take: Crocket's Fish Fry is a no frills spot serving fresh fried seafood plates. There aren't many places in the area doing this so I'm glad Crockett's exists! We called in our order about 15 minutes in advance which I highly recommend doing. By the time we got there, it was almost ready and considering we were hungry, I'm glad we didn't have to wait much longer. The fish & shrimp were cooked fresh and it shows. To start, the 6pc Jumbo Shrimp for ~$15 is pretty crazy. That's $2.50/shrimp which is high. It tasted good, well-seasoned, and the batter wasn't too thick. The Whiting & Catfish were both super flaky and light. They were lacking salt & pepper and could've been fried harder for me personally. The Whiting had much better flavor but you can't go wrong with both once you add the tartar sauce or hot sauce. Each dinner comes with 2 sides and I particularly liked the steak fries and mac & cheese. They just hit the spot more in a meal like this. The candied yams were more of a dessert and they are definitely heavy-handed with the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and sugar. Good try, and this one meal kept us full all day!

The title of this review is "Looks Can Be Deceiving"…read more I've read tons of reviews on Crocketts and have passed it tons of times and today finally decided to stop in and grab a fish sandwich for lunch. The restaurant is exactly what people have said it is which is an old school fried fish joint! There's definitely a nostalgic feel to it from their cash only policy to the decor , to the counter where you order and to being able to look into the kitchen while you wait. You can also smell the fish frying from outside, which has always been a great sign in my experience. They have their menu on the wall and after I looked at it for a bit I decided to not to go with my fish sandwich but rather with a fried fish dinner because I really wanted to try their collard greens and baked macaroni and cheese in addition to the fried fish. The cost for the dinner was $21.99 which I found to be reasonable specifically because the fish is fried fresh and everyone said the portion sizes are pretty big. After placing my order, I knew I needed to go and feed the meter because in the true fashion of an old school soul food fish fry joint things were going to take a little while before they were ready. It took about 15 minutes for my order to be ready, and as I stated, everything was fresh. The reason that I titled this review "Looks Can Be Deceiving" is because the entire dinner overall looked amazing, however, I feel that the flavors of everything fell short. It's funny because I thought the collard greens looked like they were going to be slamming, and the mac & cheese looked like it was going to be the item that I disliked the most, but truth be told, the greens were what I dislike the most because there was no seasoning .... only vinegar. The mac & cheese had a bit more flavor, but it was dry and lacked on basic seasonings like salt and pepper. The fish while perfectly fried golden brown also was sadly pretty flavorless. And although the portion sizes were exactly what people said, and there was enough for two meals out of one dinner I am more than likely, not even going to want the second portion SMH. There were a lot of people ordering the potato salad though so perhaps that's the side I should've went with in addition to the candy yams ... but I will never know because unfortunately, I won't be back. I still have to thank Crocketts for taking me back with the old school vibe though .... Oh, one last thing, even though it did suffice because as I mentioned, I won't be eating the second portion of this dinner. I had to laugh because they only give you one small container of hot sauce, and one small container of tartar sauce for four large pieces of fish Lol.