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

I try to be the Nate Silver of Yelp popularity statistics, analyzing and aggregating the metrics…read more Ordering the highest-ranked item at any new restaurant has a 94% success rate. But the awesome Fish Delish offers a slight conundrum as the fish-and-chips is a great choice but they're also crafting some other offerings that can't be found anywhere else. The salmon dog is great for the palate and for the 'gram. Even as someone who controversially extends the boundaries of what counts as hand food, I had to use a fork for this epic sandwich. The fish is great, as are the bells and whistles. Wasabi mayo is enticing but my favorite component was the smoked mozzarella.

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!

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.

Came in today to grab some tuna. Stumbled upon this place on Yelp after looking for a good/fresh…read moreseafood place. I didn't just want to buy from anywhere. The place was nice and filled with great seafood options. It is tiny, so options are limited. The worker was super friendly and even placed my tuna on ice for me to take home. Made spicy tuna later that evening for myself and friends and it was a huge hit. Definitely will be coming back for more in the near future!

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.

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.

First of shout out to the black owned business!! Service…read morewas great, you have to call ahead to place your order. You get to the spot, it a small cute spot not much room to sit down to eat but you can sit and wait for your order. I was not a fan of the food. I had ordered the big ass plate and the crab fried. The portions were big enough for 2 people with both plates. The big ass plate had old bay on it but the food was still bland no flavor. The broccoli was extremely mushy. It fell apart as soon as she picked it up the potatoes had no flavor. The sausages were OK very greasy the crab legs were OK. The crab the crab fries were decent. It's real crab meat on top of some seasoned fries, but the flavors were just OK.

I stopped in this restaurant for dinner. I ordered ahead the shrimp and crab meat pasta and the…read moresingle crab boil! Also a pineapple drink. When I arrived I parked nearby. I walked into the restaurant and it is eat in or take-out! The food was ready I dug in! The food was good and my favorite was the pasta! I had a great experience all in all!

As my original review indicates, we have eaten here multiple times, which we continue to do. We…read moretypically dine out at least once to twice a week and this is always one of the regular places we choose because the food and service are consistently above average to excellent. This review is from our meal on August 30, 2026. While the menu has been changed from time to time, it does not happen frequently. However, there are often a variety of special additions. One item on the menu we have ordered in every visit is the shrimp appetizer, which I mentioned in my original review. It used to be called shrimp arrabbiata. Now it's called garlic shrimp (according to the online menu, but believe it's baked garlic shrimp on the actual menu). By any name it's not to be missed. I believe it used to be 8 shrimps, which at some point was trimmed to 7 shrimps). The size are large to near jumbo, easily more than a single bite, easily U-25, but maybe not quite U-15 sized. The sauce is so good it's worth finishing with the consistently delicious warm rolls being used to soak up every last drop, or spooned out of the bowl like soup. It's spicy, but not overpowering. This is a must order for shrimp lovers. I usually order one of the many house-pastas. My wife is usually ordering one of the fresh fish offerings. The scallops are a hit too, as is the risotto, though I still nix the chorizo, which I'm typically then rewarded with extra crab. The service is very accommodating in every respect, willing to make every reasonable adjustment. Desserts are typically good, but also typical to all Italian eateries. They used to have a must-have mousse concoction that disappeared after a while. That was a mistake, as it was exceptional.

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.

It's a restaurant and the food is phenomenal, so I said "yes" to recommending it, but this place…read morehas serious problems. Feels more like a Las Vegas hotel restaurant than what I'm used to in Montclair. They brought the apps at the exact same tine as the entrees & sides. They are clearly not doing very well. Owners need to be present!

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.