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.

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.

Saturday, 10/03/26, my girl friend & I checked out Halcyon for a nice brunch before we went to the…read moreconcert that was happening at the Wellmont Theater. I indulged in the Brunch menu and my brunch was so flavorful! My girlfriend and I both got the year of the dragon drink which we thought was fruity & refreshing with the dragonfruit accent. We both got dessert & i partook in the Passionfruit sorbet which was light & sweet! The staff were friendly and tge restaurant had a nice floral but modern vibe to it! Will definitely come back when in the area again!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Food was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and the portions are huge. Definitely enough to eat on for…read morea few meals. We got the salmon pasta and the crab and salmon pasta. The customer service was just okay, but I'll give grace as I believe the restaurant was being audited and the person working (believe it was the owner) was taking orders, stocking, and making the food by himself. Took about 20 mins after ordering to get our food which I think was worth the wait. Would definitely try other things on the menu.

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.

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.

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.

One of the most disappointing meals of my life. Started off with Pork gyoza which was the highlight…read moreof the evening. Oysters were next and were completely underwhelming. No vinaigrette only cocktail sauce which was meh and a funky horseradish which was a very odd texture. 6 oysters wife and I only at 5 as they weren't very good with a mushy texture. Sushi platter 8 pieces of nigiri and a spicy hot tuna roll which had no spice and strangley sliced tuna which was surprisingly tough as if it was just thawed. Only ate half the roll and 5 pieces of nigiri. Inconsistent slices, and flavorless. The worst sushi I have ever had. Wife had the black cod which was decent but too sweet for her taste. Properly cooked. Service was on point and professional. Restaurant is large with rectangular bar seating for close to 40. Bar was empty on Monday night. Restaurant was around 25% full. Cool estetic. Threw everything up as soon as I got home. I would eat gas station sushi before this place. Prices are ridiculous. $18 for Apple pie? What a disappointment. Worst meal in a long time.

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.