How have I grown up in the Bay Area without knowing about Crogan's? I was invited to attend a presentation (about cremations) and lunch was to be provided here at Crogan's. Nestled comfortably in a cute little section of shops in Montclair, it is conveniently located to public transportation, I decided not to drive and hopped on the 18 bus from downtown Oakland and it was a short 3-5 minute walk to the restaurant. As you walk in, you instantly notice how spacious the space is. Plenty of seating and a bar area- visually it gives me the vibe of "Cheers" and I'm waiting for Norm to walk in any minute. I arrived at 11:30 for the presentation and there were only a few people inside. Upon leaving a couple hours later, the restaurant was almost full on a Thursday afternoon. Our party was a total of 11 including our host and we were seated in a private area in the back. So this would be perfect if you are looking for a place to rent for a special event- it could easily fit 15-20 people. Now, on to the food- when I tell it came out piping hot and fresh! We were told that we could order anything off the menu up to $26. The menu cost range was about $6-30 so pretty affordable in this economy. I ordered the fish and chips as did a few other people. Everyone raved about how fresh their food was. My fries were seasoned perfectly and needed no salt. The fish was cod I believe and came with (3) medium sized strips and I got a side of coleslaw. The fish wasn't really seasoned at all BUT it was so crunchy and crispy (texture) and the inside was so flaky, tender and super fresh like they caught the fish outside. I was able to eat a couple of pieces and took the rest home- NOTE: the fish doesn't reheat well in the oven so it needs to be devoured when you order. The person to the right of me ordered the shrimp and avocado salad which looked really appetizing. A good portion of bay shrimp alongside ripe avocado, tomatoes on top of a bed of greens. The gentlemen to the left of me ordered a double portion of ribs. I wish I could've snuck a photo- the ribs were HUGE and he didn't talk the entire time which is a good sign. Overall, this is a family friendly sit down place with great American and Seafood options. Food is prepared fresh to order- I definitely will be back to check other options on the menu! read more

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Service was nice, they were decently attentive. The place was spacious and clean, when you enter the server will let you know you can sit at any table. There's both a fancy dining area with booths and a casual bar side with bar stools. The bf really enjoyed the fish and chips, he asked for malt vinegar to enjoy with it. The fish was fresh. The Sheppard pie was very hearty and comforting. The Irish coffee was a hot coffee liquor that was strong, make sure you mix it and take out the plastic mixing straw before it melts. The kids pasta was bland but good for kids that are picky. We will be taking it home and adding some seasoning and chicken to it for the kid's dinner. Fried calamari was fresh and tasty, I will definitely be ordering this again as an appetizer. Yum. Parking is limited with metered parking all around. read more

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The black bean soup was salty this time! Typically, it's not. I was confused as to why, when I ordered the chicken and strawberry salad, I was charged extra for the chicken. It tasted good, though. read more

We met up with some friends for dinner at Crogan's Montclair. It's a corner restaurant with street parking only. Ambience: spacious, table and booth seating. It can hold a few large groups of people. They do have a full bar. Two separate multi-user restrooms for men & women. Food: *French Onion Gratinee: topped with melted swiss and a touch of parmesan (4/5). This was very good! It was flavorful, rich, and not salty at all! The melted swiss was gooey and savory. *Prime Rib (Served on Fri, Sat, & Sun): 12 oz prime rib served with baked potato and sautéed green beans (4/5). Luckily, they still had a medium rare piece left. Tender, flavorful and came with au jus, straight horseradish. The green beans were delicious also. *Beet Salad: red beets, green beets, roma tomatoes, feta cheese, and mixed greens tossed with a herb vinaigrette (4/5). My wife liked her salad. I thought it was pretty good. Our friends ordered their favorites of the...they looked delicious. *Baby Back Ribs: succulent pork ribs slow-cooked and smothered in their house BBQ sauce served with French fries and coleslaw. *Chicken Cobb: Roasted chicken breast, bacon bits, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, crumbled Bleu cheese, & Bleu cheese dressing. Service: The waitress was very patient, helpful, and attentive. The busboy was helpful in clearing the dishes, refilling water, and drinks. Support your local business. read more

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The food was very reasonable priced for today's restaurants. We ordered the fish and chips and came with cole slaw. These were very blah with no seasoning, both, very disappointing. Service was great, very load atmosphere, small seating area. read more

Came in at 700pm after a local event with a party of 14. We were greeted with no reservations and seated immediately. Our server Yahaira was a rockstar. Good menus selections they have something for everyone . Food was good, came temperature appropriate, and serving sizes were ample. Cocktails were lacking so I would stick to Beer or wine. Parking at that time was easy, right up front. Five star for Yahaira For sure. All employees were friendly. Seems like a neighborhood cheers. Give them a try. read more

Crogan's is one of my favorite places to eat in Montclair Village. It has friendly service, a great menu, and delicious drinks! read more

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The Philly steak loaded with melted cheese and jalapeños is good. I think it needs more flavors. I only taste the cheese most of the time. I would like it more if it has more sauce on it. The sweet potato fries is good. I like it better than the regular French fries. Staffs are nice and serve your food in order. Many parkings available on the street. read more

Crogan's Montclair - Crogan's Philly Cheese Steak - American Near Me - Oakland, California

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I Like coming here. I had a Long Island ice tea requesting they use top shelf alcohol and was happy with the outcome. The crab cakes were alright. This appetizer typically is hard to please wherever you go. Often times it tastes like there is a lot of filler. Sweet potato fries were satisfying. Can't go wrong with them. I had the chicken linguine as my main entree for lunch. It could use adding more pasta. Can't cost that much more to add this to the dish. Would make for a happier customer. The dish otherwise was tasty. I am very pleased by the visual appearance of all the food and drink. You can't say that about all restaurants. read more

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Been wanted to come and try this place. Arrived for dinner. It was easy to be seated and greeted at the entrance. Menu was straightforward. The food arrived on time. The service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is casual with good seating. Would try again and recommend giving this place a try. read more

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Crogan's has solid pub/diner food. They are great for groups. Service is always solid and friendly. We recently went here with one 90 year old, two eighty year old, three people in their 40's and 50's and a 10 year old. Two of our group were visiting from Brazil. And we had one vegetarian. We needed a place that was flexible and options to suit everyone. Crogan's definitely fit the bill. Shout out to the staff for accommodating all of our special requests with a smile. read more

I chose to dine in this restaurant for my birthday dinner and was unfortunately met at a crossroads. My group and I were quickly seated, and the server who waited our table was very attentive and pleasant. The environment was also calm, quiet, but also scattered with patrons who I sensed were regulars. While I found the menu to be quite appealing, and I also took my waiter's recommendation to have the Philly Cheesesteak over a burger, who said it was amongst the most popular items at the whole restaurant, it was anything but fulfilling. The amount of food for the serving was more than fair, but it tragically had no flavor whatsoever. It was so bland that I opted to take the remainder home because I simply couldn't enjoy it. Likewise, unfortunately, my wife's sandwich which was a French Dip. Both of us agreed that our meals were not necessarily horrible, they were just sadly incredibly underwhelming in regard to flavor. Fortunately, not all of our items were met with this disappointment, as my uncle ordered the Crogan's Hamburger which he rated 8/10. I asked him multiple times if he was certain that his burger and fries met his satisfaction, and he couldn't have been more reassuring that was exactly the case. As a result, I rate the Crogan's a 3/5. Honestly, everything was great except for the food and given I chose this for a birthday dinner, that only added to the disappointment. My take shouldn't deter others from coming to the restaurant aside from mixed takes on their cuisine. The place has great staff, a comfy and welcoming environment, as well as decent wait times on getting customers their orders. read more

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Francisco helped me out today. He went above and beyond with his 5-star gold service. I called in after hours asking for help and he stayed to offer me support with the kindest voice and warm energy. I've had the fish and chips which are amazing (I have high standards for this dish). French onion soup is on pointe and the clam chowder is pure comfort food. The mandarin chicken salad is refreshing too. Will come back for the yummy food and impeccable service! read more

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Dramatic decline. There is a stench that hits you in the face when you walk in, like old wet wood that reeks of urine. The former employees, which were once the heart of a bustling spot, now make a very poor appearance in sweatshirts and a janitorial type look, stomping through an empty dining room without warmth or friendliness. There are two layers of music playing at once: the dining room music and the kitchen fiesta on top of it. Very sloppy everything. read more

Terrific ribs. Good quality, no fat. Sauce is good too, not to sweet. Fast delivery.

Back again and again. It's the neighborhood gem. Their burger is fantastic. I brought a few friends here recently that have never been here before, and they really loved it. They keep asking to come back. That's a good sign! read more

Crogan's Montclair - A neighborhood spot ... comfy! - American Near Me - Oakland, California

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Had a great time here! Service was good, we ate some cozy food, and were super satisfied after :) read more

Crogan's Montclair - Shepherd's Pie & Steak Sandwich - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Crogans is a solid go to. I've eaten there in person twice and quite a few times via Uber Eats. When in person the service was decent. I've eaten the following: Braised Short Rib: Tasty and tender but could have used more seasoning Potato Skins: Delicious Black bean nachos: Yummy - lots of high quality cheese and I add steak. Steak and salad: Super fresh and a good portion of steak. I would request the meat be done a bit more. I want to say it was medium rare. But I will order again When you order with uber they give you a free cookie. The price point is a bit high but all the ingredients are high quality I like that the items come in containers that can be composted. read more

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A few years ago, during COVID recovery, whoever was Crogan's chef was making some bad choices on product, especially fish. This has completely turned around. I've been here quite a few times since my review of a few years ago, and the food and drinks are back to being good. Favorites are Golden Bear Burger, Almond crusted cod and fish and chips. Some friends swear by the Cobb Salad and the Barramundi. read more

I liked the fish and chips and French onion soup. The coleslaw was not good. Not creamy and sweet, hardly seasoned and just yucky. I asked for potato salad but they didn't have any. My friends had salmon, she said there wasn't any flavor and my other friend got the blue crab sandwich, because it wasn't dungeness crab it was also tasteless, think both were prefrozen. read more

Cute pub and restaurant. Nestled in Montclair and close to many walkable establishments. Seated quickly inside. Arrangements for food is regular fare for pub food. We ordered: fish & chips, a burger with sweet potato fries, French onion soup and calamari (not pictured). Overall, Food came out hot and tasty, and welcoming atmosphere for quick bite and friendly banter amongst comrades. Would come back if in the area. read more

Crogan's Montclair - American Near Me - Oakland, California

After decades of loving this place, bringing my kids here. Celebrating Piedmont High School football victories with my son, having been a loyal customer since the entrance was on the corner and the bar was in the front, I will never set foot in this place again. It has gone to hell. They 86'd two middle aged customers who had been customers since 1990 because we asked a group of clearly drunk 20-somethings talking so loudly in an empty bar that we were having to talk into each other's ears to keep it down our selves. The bartender who was the manager on duty had just ignored them. But when we politely ask them to tone it down the bartender backed THEM up saying "people come here to have a good time, and when the kiddos got in our face WE got thrown out. Don't EVER go there unless you want to be a rowdy jerk and have managers back you up. read more

What could be improved? The food. It's over priced and not good. I had fish and chips. The fish had the hardest, toughest batter and the fish was dry and overcooked. Or had been sitting under a heat lamp for quite some time. It was not a filet. More like fish sticks. Cole slaw had no dressing and no flavor. Fries were fine, but if you ordered just an order of fries it would set you back about $9! For fried potatoes! And onion rings are 2 figures! I think $13!!! Crazy prices for frozen food that isn't prepared well. What's good? The beer and the chilled glasses. The service in the bar was excellent. Our server, Christian took good care of us. Come on, Crogans. You gotta do better. Great location. Perfect spot for locals. Fix the food! read more

Best restaurant in Montclair, Oakland hands down! And the prime rib is THE ABSOLUTE best!!!! Thank you Mike for the 41 years of joy your food, music, and ambience has brought to our family. read more

Crogan's Montclair - Mike, me, and Bob: 41 years in Montclair. I really was 21 when I enjoyed my first draft Guineas here!!! - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is always great drinks are on point and it's a great place to stop after hitting golf balls and a long day at work ... everyone is easy going as well I highly recommend this place !! Service is dope and I haven't had a bad time ! Also I love thine old Irish bar style !! read more

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First off, the services was less than acceptable. I was attended at 2:18pm and ordered my food. The food didn't come out until an hour later which was ridiculous considering there wasn't a lot of people within the establishment at this time. The food was very bland and tasted as if it was unseasoned which disappointed me the most. read more

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Love this neighborhood gem. Drinks are on point- I do wish they had an espresso machine for an espresso martini They should offer carajillo instead and just get the licor for that and offer it whenever anyone asks for an espressy martini I love anything blackened anything here. They do NOT overcook the blackened salmon and it's delicious every time, which i love. I'm honestly always skeptical to get salmon at restaurants and Crogans has never failed me. My friend loves their fried zucchini and I love the popcorn shrimp. Their calamari looks sad, but it's actually quite good. They have specials often, which makes me think they are having fun in the kitchen, which in turn makes me happy. I look forward to one day seeing fish and chips on their specials, since their clam chowder is pretty good. Oh yea, and the bar section really feels like a bar. I've watched Warriors finals games here too and it was fun. Al thought during the week some people really bring their children there Their dining section is super cute and really that's where the children should be at, in my opinion. read more

Crogan's Montclair - Blackened chicken focaccia - American Near Me - Oakland, California

We stopped into this wonderful place yesterday after my husband and son finished golfing. It was around 5 o'clock and we just wanted a light bite. Our server was amazing. He anticipated our needs. I also asked for a side of vegetables and I can't have dairy and they were very accommodating. They brought the most delicious sautéed spinach. I think I've ever had. I also have their vegetarian black bean chili spot on. My son had the crab sandwich which was insane and my husband had the French onion soup. Total winner in his opinion. When I'm back in Montclair, I will be back at Crogans. read more

Crogans is always a welcoming spot with consistently good food, warm service you look forward to seeing again, and a cozy, neighborhood ambiance that makes you want to linger a little longer. read more

The BEST French onion soup ever! It is the perfect combination of savory and cheesy, and always consistent. Highly recommend Crogans!

So Crogan's Montclair a recognized name amongst montclarians" :) or montclairites and those of us that are not. I happened upon this spot years ago when a friend recommended it, and it was fun and nice food. After attending the Greek Festival in Oakland, we wanted to have a late lunch somewhere else. I mentioned to my friends Montclair Village in O town, and we ended up here. We initially sat in the bar area. That said, it was nice but way too loud, so we changed to outside. The server was very nice and we ordered our drinks, and the food came out shortly after. One of my friends ordered the Brussel Sprouts, I ordered the Golden Bear Hamburger and my other friends ordered the Pulled Pork Rib. Overall the food was good, seating outside was nice. We enjoyed our time and there was a very nice couple seated across from us with their little Gerber Baby Food little girl, she was something. :)Was great to be in a friendly atmosphere with good food and awesome friends. read more

Crogan's Montclair - American Near Me - Oakland, California

I've had a lot of food from here, overall good quality, but i would avoid the French dip, zero flavor over priced, the ribs aren't good either, best part is the sauce. Their cookies also suck but are free. read more

Good Restaurant for networking meeting. I attended an networking even at Crogan's. The restaurant and the food are good. However, the networking venue is way too small for our meeting. We end up bit too overcrowded and loud. read more

Crogan's Montclair - Networking Event. - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is bad. Service is bad...even the drinks are terrible. I have no idea how they are still in service.

Fun, friendly, family local pub! Had a margarita with a great friend and had fast service with a smile! Margarita was perfectly yummy and we will be back again! read more

Too hot to cook tonight. We asked the guy at Crogan's front desk before putting in our take-out order: "The Fish and Chips come with Tartar Sauce, right?". Ordered Braised Short Ribs ($24.95): came without either soup or green salad. Not even a roll or piece of bread. Tasted fine but could've been seasoned more. It was overcooked to point of shredded meat rather than a braised rib. "Garlic" mashed potatoes: garlic might have been in the kitchen nearby. AND Fish & Chips ($17.95): got 6 ketchups and no tartar sauce. Fish & batter bland, bland, bland. Tartar sauce might have helped but... Should've just defrosted something from the freezer and saved both trip and $$. read more

Crogan's Montclair - Fish & Chips. No tartar sauce. - American Near Me - Oakland, California

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Haven't been to Crogan's in ages and it was the perfect place to have a reunion luncheon with an old friend that I had not seen in 57 years. It was a rainy day so dining outdoors was not an option so I went inside to the cozy bar to order an Old Fashioned while I waited for my friend arrive. Inside the dining room, social distancing was strictly enforce. Our server Eduardo was excellent. I ordered a small salad and the Braised Short, tender braised beef with a demi glaze served over mashed potatoes and sauteed Brussels sprouts which was superb My friend ordered the Steak and Salad, sliced 6 oz char-broiled to order and served over mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, and herb vinaigrette. I had a great time at Crogan's and hope to visit again soon when I'm in the Bay Area. read more

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The good news is that the clam chowder was some of the best chowder I've had. As you can see from prior reviews, I've loved this place. Super disappointed however with the dinner tonight. I've been coming here for 20 years. I usually can count on Crogan's to offer exceptionally sophisticated food for reasonable prices. Tonight, we ordered three dinners which were just barely above bar food in preparation and creativity. My braised short rib dinner was full of fat and had no real flavor which I would expect from a well prepared rich braised short rib. I've made short ribs before. The cut that was offered tonight had more of a pot roast texture. - stringy and a bit tough. Also, we ordered two Seaglass Pinot Grigio's - $20.00. I don't think I've ever seen such small wine glasses before. The service was competent although MIA most of the time. To be honest though, I don't like having my entrée shoved in front of me when I haven't finished my soup or salad. That's never happened to me before at a restaurant. Overall, I'd rate this experience a D+. Matt says there are more interesting places locally to eat that offer much more creative food. read more

Talking about ripped off,this is what they call a Cesar salad "9.95 a pile of letuse!!!maybe some cheese? I don't mind supporting a local buisness. On a positive note ordered the ribs and they were very good. read more

Crogan's Montclair - What crogan's calls a salad? $10 - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Always love crogans. Amazing clam chowder and oyster crackers. Easy and fun time!