Lives up to the farm to table hype. Wagyu beef tartare and the tuna tartare are excellent starters. And while the lunch time menu is limited to tacos as an entree, you're not in want because whether it's the steak, lamb or fish, they're extremely flavorful. read more

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Finally, fine dining in the 'burbs!!! Wife and I are foodies, we lament the lack of fine dining restaurants in the suburbs. Sure, lots of "wanna be" places charging Manhattan prices and serving tiny portions of food on huge white plates thinking that's what makes it "fine dining". Common Lot is different. We know this restaurant has been open for a while now. Yesterday was my birthday and we thought, why not give it a shot! We were pleasantly surprised. We ordered 4 Smalls and 1 Large to share between the two of us. The octopus was very flavorful. My favorite was the scallops -- perfectly cooked and the seasoning was on point. I have no idea what they did to the dish but the minute I took the first bite, my taste buds sang. The ONLY reason I am not giving it a 5 Star is because the fish was slightly overcooked. We definitely will be back. read more

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Ate there last week, two couples. The menu is very limited, and none of us were thrilled with the options. We all ordered appetizers, which were very tasty. Three of us ordered tew Wolf Fish, and one short ribs. All three of us agreed the fish was too salty to enjoy. we told the waiter who absolutely didn't care. My husband asaid the short rib was very good. The biggest problem (worse than the salt) was that all the portions are TINY, and the prices are all HUGE. We all left hungry and unhappy. We were all confused by all the reviews that clearly misled us about the dinner we were all looking forward to. We will never come here again, especially with so many fabulous options in the area! read more

WOW! I'm so impressed with the fantastic and unique dishes I had at Common Lot! It's such a unique restaurant serving dishes you don't see normally at a restaurant. It's definitely a must visit and worth the drive! For appetizers we had the seared halloumi and the roasted potato dumplings. Both had an amazing flavor with the seared halloumi stealing the show! I highly recommend ordering the seared halloumi! For entree we shared the 1.25 pound red snapper in a Korean-style fish stew. The red snapper was nice and meaty, and it had such a beautiful presentation! It was excellent! The sides it came with were jasmine rice and cabbage. The sides were just ok. The desserts were outstanding! I had the sticky apple pudding and the coffee parfait. Both were delicious, but my favorite was the sticky apple pudding! The service was very good, and they made great recommendations! But, I don't think you can wrong with any dish here! I'm looking forward to my next visit already! I can't wait to try the lamb shoulder for two! I HIGHLY recommend dining at Common Lot in Millburn no matter where you live! It's a must visit! read more

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Fantastic, our new favorite. All 4 courses were amazing. Pictures on the site looks exactly like the actual dishes, not just dressed up for pictures. We'll be back when the menu switches in the Spring. read more

Most likely the best restaurant in the area. We had high expectations from reading other reviews - including The New York Times. Our expectations were exceeded. The twice cooked Pork Belly small plate was delicious - great texture and rich flavors. The Sous Vide Duck Egg was our favorite small plate. The 12 Hour Braised Lamb Shoulder was outstanding. The Ribeye Steak was our favorite large plate. Yes - we will return. There was several things on the menu that we look forward to ordering again. read more

Maybe more like a 4.5. The 4 course dinner is very good and skillful, it's a decent room, service was fine to excellent. The pricing is a little off, though, and if you're hungry, it might leave you wanting a slice of pizza afterwards. I'd love to come back for the a la carte menu! read more

Came here for a work event. We had the private room upstairs for a party of about 18. The space is wonderful and the restaurant has some parking and lots of street parking. We had a prix fixe menu with options for everyone. I got the sweet potato dish as my appetizer, the romanesco as my entree, and as my dessert I had the coconut sticky rice. The sweet potatoes had some sort of creamy puree in the middle which paired so well with the pecans and roasted sweet potatoes. The romanesco had some very good flavors that intermingled so well together. And as you can imagine the dessert was phenomenal too! On a seperate cold plate there was an ice cream paired with it. Every dish was intricately thought out with flavors mingling so well together. Service was great too and everyone took good care of us- filling waters, dropping silverware when needed and asking how we are and everything. I would totally come back! read more

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Everything is delicious. The service was also wonderful and We had a superbly amazing time. My family ordered the Rib Eye, Lamb Shank, Pork Neck, and Short Ribs(gluten-free). The preparation was very well done. The meats were flavourful and tender. Highly recommend the lamb shank for 2. We had more than enough for leftovers and there were 4 of us. Absolutely recommend this resto! read more

Common Lot - New American Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

This restaurant has been on my list of places to try since they opened. I was looking for the perfect occasion to try it and my younger sisters 40th Birthday happen to be it. This place is pure heaven I have been a big foodie for a long time and if I could give more than 5 stars I would that's how much we enjoyed our experience here. Praises to the Chef , sous chefs , and Kaitlin the Pastry chef. Me and my guest were wowed from the moment we arrived . The ambiance of this place is homie and rustic . I loved the open kitchen concept and how the servers are in denim. Now they have seating areas upstairs, downstairs and outside . We were seated upstairs which was nice so we could enjoy it being a tad more quiet. The decor upstairs is simply decorated with an array of cool books displayed. This place have a nice warm feeling. Our servers were Bob and Bennett and were both very attentive to us and other guest throughout the night which is a great quality. Thanks to them for making our night even more pleasurable. Now for the food!! Now we definitely the concept of sharing food because it allows you enjoy a greater variety of the dishes . There was 6 of us which was perfect for the serving sizes. They highly recommend the sharing with some of the dishes but we decided to share everything. We ordered every small plate on the menu and ordered three entrees which was a perfect amount . The dishes come out as they are ready which is good so you can enjoy those delicious dishes a few at a time. Each dish was delicious and full of flavor and hey just kept coming. We were not disappointed at all we highly recommend the potato dumplings, shrimp , they had sashimi tuna in a coconut sauce delicious and so fresh tasting , the duck liver parfait was so good !! We enjoyed the beef tartar , the tofu , asparagus, broccolini dishes were delicious as well full of flavor. The dishes were perfect in size which allowed each of us to have a taste . As our main entrees we ordered the lamb shank , the duck breast special and the fish in a delicious curry sauce . If you decide on the lamb shank it could easily feed three of you especially if you did a few small plates as side dishes. The lamb is cook for a very long time and OMG it was delicious it just fell apart. Now our all time favorite was the fish dish which the fish had a crispy skin layer but the fish was so soft and melted in your mouth it laid in a bath of this heavenly curry sauce accompanied with some mushrooms, and other vegetables served with a coconut rice . Pure heaven !!! We also wanted to try the duck breast special which was perfectly cooked, juicy and full of that duckie deliciousness . It was a perfect meal in our book. I had made arrangements with the pastry chef ahead of our evenings event to have a cake made . I told her I wanted vanilla cake and would like it to be fruity some how. Not only did she execute what I was looking for the cake was Amazing!! I have never had a cake this delicious before . The cake was dense, filled with a caramel cream filling I think along with fresh strawberries outside enclosed in a slightly torched Meringue ( yes I said Meringue) it was simply delicious . I cannot thank everyone enough for making my sisters 40th Birthday celebration and amazing one. I will definitely be back to try other menu items in the future. read more

Wow, first time eating here and was absolutely blown away by the quality and attention to detail! The service, food, atmosphere and even the cutlery was top notch. Very surprised that this place doesn't have any Michelin stars! The duck liver was creamy and not overpowering. The jam complimented it so well. The wagyu tartare was good but the peanuts overpowered the wagyu. The salmon was the BEST salmon I've ever had!!! It's been a week and I'm still thinking about it! The pork belly paired so well with the bao buns. Lastly, the tiramisu was my absolute favorite tiramisu I've ever had! It's been awhile since I've done any fine dining and Common Lot really set the standard high during these odd pandemic times. Thank you for such a great experience! Will be coming back read more

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I wish I had taken pictures of the food. This place pretty much left me speechless. Took my boyfriend here for his 30th. Called a few days ahead to reserve the table. From the moment when we first walked and until we left, the staff was inviting, accommodating and just great. The food was amazing. AMAZING. I had the bronzino with the snap peas, so so so friggen good. The atmosphere was open yet intimate for when it's just two people. The place is BYOB, but if you forget your booze at home, they have some great hand crafted sodas that they make there. I also really liked the open kitchen. You can see the chef looking at every single plate before it goes out. 10/10, would definitely recommend and will definitely go back. read more

manhattan quality in millburn! and it's BYOB, so a 3 course meal for two cost us around $150 before tip. if i could give this place 7 stars i would read more

Absolutely incredible unique, and delicious fresh food, great service, great atmosphere read more

Common Lot - Coffee dessert - New American Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

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This was the best dinner I've had in years. My boyfriend & I had the pleasure of experiencing the kitchen pass which is 7 courses of heaven & was nothing short of amazing. Every dish from start to finish continued to impress my palate. The duck was phenomenal & the halibut was fresh & full of flavor components. I've never been at a restaurant where I wish I had the stomach for a family of 5 until now. This place is hands down a must!!! I'm so happy to have finally found a gem in NJ!! Kudos to the executive chef, sous chef, & pastry chef on 09/18- you guys rock! read more

We've had 2 great meals here. Really good service and excellent seasonal food. The closest thing I've had to high caliber Manhattan food since moving to Northern NJ in 2014. The market fish for 2 - Red Snapper pictured - was amazing. read more

Common Lot - Whole Roasted Market Fish (red snapper) - New American Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

This was quite the nice surprise. We had been meaning to try this place for a while but finally made it here on a whim tonight. We arrived later than most, about 9:30pm. When they asked if we had Reservations, I assumed we weren't getting a seat. There looks to have about 30 seats and most all were still full. After a minute we were shown to a nice table for two. The ambiance was nice, certainly the kind of place that is casual, while having upscale touches, but lends itself to being romantic. I have to say, there isn't a dress code, but I felt self conscious wearing a printed tshirt and jeans. The staff were professional and very kind. We started with the grilled octopus and Pork Chicharron. Both were fantastic. We then moved on to Venison Loin and Braised Beef Shin. The venison was tender, not gamey, nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly. The Beef Shin reminded me of an upscale beef & cabbage. It tasted fine. I'm looking forward to coming back to this place to work my way through the menu or possibly get a seat at the chefs table! read more

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Complex Cuisine in NJ!! Common Lot is an exceptional New Jersey restaurant. I don't know any other NJ restaurant that operates at this level. With the limited Thurs, Fri., Sat. dining rush that keeps NJ sit-down restaurants in business, it is almost impossible for restaurants to serve high quality cuisine without dumbing down their menus to include burgers or basic pastas, or by developing a take-out/delivery business, to get them through the rest of the week. But Common Lot has managed to survive and thrive in some very rare air without any sign of compromise. If you enjoy complex and challenging food prepared at a high level, you must respect what these chef/owners have managed to pull off in a tough environment even before you enter the restaurant. The menu is challenging and complicated. On weekends, they serve a 4 course prix fix menu with three choices per course. So the challenge is not due to too many choices, but to descriptions you may not understand. And when the courses come you may have a tough time recalling exactly what you ordered and how it relates to what you are eating. Can you picture "Burrata, peanut chili XO, spinach, cilantro, nori & crunchies"?? Right, I can't either. And what I received was interesting, new, delicious, and weird, and nothing like what I was expecting. My wife had a similar mismatch between expectation and delivery of "Poached Cod & Nori, bok choy, shiitake, drunken soy broth." There is a LOT more going on in these dishes on the plate even beyond their complicated menu descriptions. If you enjoy flavors, textures, and colors in your cuisine, the courses are fascinating. Was that crunch a nut or a toasted grain? What is that background flavor, do you taste it? It's great cuisine, but part puzzle, and maybe a little frustrating. So, in many respects I would like to give this place 10 stars for the fantastic building, attentive service, unique and creative cuisine, and incredible effort. But I give it 4 Yelp stars here because I think they can still improve even at their high level. I felt every dish might be improved if two ingredients were removed. Improve the menu descriptions, simplify the recipes to accentuate the star ingredients, understand that the "new American" description of the cuisine leaves the visitor somewhat lost even upon entry, don't overcomplicate things when a great meat, fish, or familiar flavor can stand on its own and provide satisfaction, try to keep a better connection between a diner's expectation and delivery, try to do more with less. read more

This place is definitely overpriced for the service and food quality offered. It's BYO so we brought a bottle of wine. The server only opened the bottle and poured the drink once. Throughout the entire meal, nobody came to serve drinks for us, even when walking by empty-handed many times. The foods are ok but I'm not thrilled at all. You can get better foods for lower prices elsewhere in the same area. The tables are small and crowded with very little social distance. We went for early sitting when there aren't many people, but they seated everyone together on one side instead of spacing out. People are elbow to elbow with the customers at next table. I have been to many nice restaurants with similar prices but never had such mediocre experience. read more

One year later, and still loving it. The owners (Ehren and Nadine) really care about their customers and the quality of the food they are serving. Same servers since they opened last year, Angie and Bobby, both lovely. The menu consistently changes w/ the seasons, which I love. Interesting flavor profiles and combinations (smoked yogurt and date puree on roasted heirloom carrots, my favorite). The fish dishes stand out for me. I love the char right now with the green goddess dressing. Pork chop is my husband's favorite. If you are flexible, you can get a reservation without a problem.......it is our favorite local restaurant, and we are so happy that there is a restaurant that is not doing chicken parm and Caesar salad!!!! (NJ!!!!) ;) I have a feeling a James Beard nomination will be coming soon. read more

The ambience was inviting and trendy. The open kitchen gives the place a NYC feel, minus the hustle of the city. Let me start off by saying the presentation of food was spectacular. The taste...ehhh, not what we expected, based on all the great reviews. The shrimp appetizer was cooked to perfection. We could have passed on the onion dip, as it tasted like it came out of a can. The duck liver was blah... My wife had the boar, which was described as a great tasting pulled pork. This was also the waiters favorite. The meat was very gamey and tasted nothing like described. She barely ate any of it, and upon requesting to take it home, the waiter never brought it to us. We didn't say anything because, well let's face it, not even the dog would have wanted that. I had the branzino, which was pan roasted. The fish was over cooked, even burnt in some areas. While it wasn't the worst meal I've ever had, let's just say, we won't be going back. The London fog dessert was also a disappointment. The honeycomb tasted borderline stale. The staff was welcoming and the best part of the night was that the restaurant is BYOB... Fortunately, there was a Wendy's close by... read more

Upon looking at the menu, I was hesitant, as it seemed a touch pretentious. To the credit of the restaurant, I was pleased with their preparation and execution. Our server recommended for our party of 4 that we share 5-6 appetizers. To be honest, 3-4 is plenty. We went with 4 and probably should have gotten 3. I'm not a huge fan of the upsell. This is not the kind of restaurant in which you're trying to stuff yourself, but rather a place where you're enjoying the creativity and flavors. The Guacamole and chili was rather pedestrian. Chips and dip. Nothing special here. Seared shrimp with peanut sauce was exceptional. Almost like a Thai dish with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. A winner. Salmon Sashimi, another winner. Fresh, very thin slices of salmon, with just the right kick. Beef tartare: I'm not quite sure where I stand on this one. I would have liked a bit more flavor in the meat. I'm still undecided. I did enjoy it with the charred bread. The Ocean Char was quite good. Fresh and flavorful. The combination of fish and accompaniment was very tasty. While good, this is a very "safe" dish. The true masterpiece was the Braised Lamb Shoulder. Seasoned to perfection, slowly roasted, then allowed to braise in its own juices, this was the real reason to try this restaurant. Honestly, if not for this dish, I'd likely have dropped the entire rating to 3 stars. This dish alone elevated the entire meal. Served with brown rice, cashews and lettuce for little wraps, I simply could not stop eating this. Two of us had to throw in the towel. We could not finish this, despite its deliciousness. Perhaps it was the excess of apps. But I think it was more the portion size. Unless you're a really big eater, this was really enough for 3 people. I'll admit I did not try the vanilla rice pudding, as I'm not much a fan. The mousse however, was extraordinary. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter varieties. I definitely preferred the peanut butter, however, the combination of the two flavors... As they say, two great tastes that taste great together. The perfect sweet bite after the lamb. I tried a house made lemonade. Lightly carbonated, but too sweet for my tastes. Cut with a little spirit of your choice, it made for a better mixer than it did as a stand alone beverage. The front of the house was polite and sharp. We left a couple of items behind upon leaving the restaurant. We received a phone call while walking back to our car. They actually waited out front with our items when we returned to retrieve them. As an oddity, I'm not sure of her role, but a manager maybe? She let us check out the upstairs area, but hovered over us as if we were spied and/or thieves. There's not really much up there aside from a few tables and refrigerator/freezers. She was a bit over-the-top with her intrusiveness, and quite frankly, made me a little uncomfortable. Ease up! Our sever was friendly enough. He was not sure of the answers to several of our questions, but made it his business to ask the right people, and he was exceptional in getting us our info. He was very nice. It's not cheap. Dinner for 4 (including tip) came out to about $285. 4 apps, 2 individual mains, one shared main, 2 desserts and a lemonade. Keep in mind, that that price does not include alcohol, as Common Lot is a BYO. Also, the communal table in the center (where we sat) seemed a little silly, if not for the name of the restaurant being Common Lot. You can have a first come-first serve area without having a large 14 person table in the center of the main dining area. read more

Common Lot - Atlantic char - New American Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

This might be the 3rd review I've ever left on a restaurant, but after our experience I felt compelled to. My wife and I were seated downstairs, right in front of the open kitchen. The ambiance and setting is perfect, definitely our favorite since we've moved to the area. Our waiter, although nice, made a pretty big mistake (related to food allergies) when our food was delivered to our table and the night could have ended there and we would have left with a bad taste in our mouth, probably never to return... However, the response from the Owner/Chef, General Manager and Head Waiter were out of this world. They went WAY out of their way to make sure the wrong was corrected, that we felt valued and to make sure we had a great experience. We ended up having some of the best food we've ever eaten and would recommend it to anyone and everyone looking for a special night out. This place knows how to take care of it's customers - they just get it. We'll be back ASAP. Must gets: the pork belly appetizer. MUST. GET. read more

Common Lot - New American Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

SERVICE Service was the most disappointing part of the experience. The story, prices, vibe and everything set me up for a nice/fine dining experience, but the service was bad. We were a two-top in the upstairs library, which was full, with only one server for all the tables. We were the table furthest from the server's station and were neglected. We finished our mains and waited a looooong time before anyone checked on us; finally catching the attention of, not the server, the food runner who asked, "Are you finished with this?" I had to hold myself back from saying something snarky like, "Yeah, I was done 10 minutes ago." Then our server finally came over, didn't acknowledge the idle time we'd been sitting there killing time by examining every fixture in the room and presented dessert options. Then again, we waited an excruciating long time for them to return to actually take our dessert orders. In all of these instances, the time between placing the order and the food coming out was fine, so the kitchen is doing their part. My issue is with the server prioritizing the tables closest to them and neglecting the ones that are farther. All of the two-tops along the back wall seemed to be dying for service. I'm surprised none of us put up flares or waved napkins to get any kind of attention. To management: Seriously, go upstairs, watch you server's walking patterns and create a heat map. Pull out a floor plan, draw lines from station to table, back to station, out to another table, etc. All the tables closest had more touch points, got way more attention, their glasses were never empty and they never waited between courses. FOOD The tuna sashimi starter was fun, a nice take on something traditional. The Fresno chili was a nice surprise. The wagyu tartar was disappointing. The wonton crisps are not a good choice, they left an oily aftertaste on your palate. The tartar itself was just okay. For a dish that is such a staple that people have had so many times before, this was nothing special. In fact, we got to the last bits of the dish and found a chunk of beef that hadn't been cut. It was a thin, triangular strip that could never be scooped up on a spoon on to a crisp. This seems like an amateur mistake. We had the lamb and the seasonal tea-smoked duck for our mains. In both dishes, the clear winner was the meat. In the lamb dish, the meat was well seared with a wonderful crisp skin and a good size portion. The cons were the accompaniments that fought with the meat. The chutney had a spiced Moroccan feel to it, but fought against a bright, citrus-splashed zucchini, and then there were some toasted hazelnuts thrown in there. The dish as a whole felt like it had an identity crisis and I ended up eating the lamb by itself and ignoring the sides. The duck was similar, the meat was well prepared with a strong, crisp skin and an ample portion, there the rendering of the fat was a tad off and we found some hard-to-chew chunks of fat here and there. The sides were so off on this one with a too strong fruit profile. Again, I ended up eating just the duck and pushed the sides away. DESSERT The almond cake is a clear winner. It doesn't look visually appealing, but tasted great. A warm almond cake, peaches and a well done ice cream. This was the clear winner from the night. We also had the "Magnum" ice cream, which was good, but could use a few adjustments. Mainly, the dish's profile is much too sweet. The "Magnum" itself was good, with the only complaint being that the ice cream inside was runny and could have benefited from a more solid structure. The blueberry reduction at the base of the dish is too sweet, like it had been reduced for too long because it was overpowering in sweetness and too thick. A thinner, subtler fruit reduction would have gone a long way. I really appreciate the honeycomb as part of the dish, but the chunks are too big and there's too much of it. Each piece is powerful and there was just too much in proportion to the rest of the dish. read more

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Best restaurant in NJ! Food there is just AMAZING and the service deserves 5 stars. If you want to have an unforgettable gastronomic experience I highly recommend the Kitchen Pass. read more

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Another excellent meal, this time at the pass with great chats with the cooking crew an amazing set of dishes! read more

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Literally one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long while. From the BYOB wine, the service, the food and everything. It was seamless and superb. The Lamb. The Lamb. The Lamb. So amazing. The right amount of spice, cooked to perfection. It's well worth the price tag to split around. It was the stand out dish for me, and we had everything on the menu. My only question is, how is this place only rated four stars!!? It's well deserving of a 5 star review...a very solid 5 star. read more

This place is amazing. difficult to reserve. You need four days to book for your table. I tried their scallop that is delicious soft and tasty with yozu japanese sauce. Their short rib is so soft and saucy with thai flavor. My fiance have peanut allergy and they are able to even eliminate the peanut sauce from my plate. THey already know that he would be trying mine. so caring. i will add pics later read more

Wish we found Common Lot sooner! What an incredible meal! Chef Mike and his team was so personable. We had the kitchen pass which is the chef tasting, sat by the kitchen and watch where all the action of creativity happened. We had a total of 9 course, every course was delicious! The smoke aged duck was out of this world, never had anything like this before it was tender fatty goodness and melt in your mouth. Next time I am going to fast the entire day prior to having dinner at Common Lot. No need to go into the city for a meal like this, it's only 15 minutes from our house and it BYOB! We came here for my husband birthday celebration and it did not disappoint. We will be back really soon for sure! We left feeling happy and our tummies was too. One of very few great restaurant in the area with great service. read more

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Food was very tasteful and a step above many restaurants in the Millburn town. Also we were seated promptly and the waiter was attentive. On Fridays the menu is prix fixe so something to be aware of. Each individual portion is small but after four dishes we were full. read more

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My wife reserved a table for her sister and us at 5pm. The doors open precisely at 5pm leaving us to wait in 17°F weather. Appetizers were fair with a broad selection of veggies. We ordered 4 small plates for the 3 of us. Entrées were another story. My wife's fluke had a pin bone in it and was barely adequate. My sirloin however was a travesty. I asked for a rare Pittsburgh style sear on the offered 30+ day aged beef. The meat was cut far too thin and the grill was nowhere near hot enough for this technique, leaving the steak severely overcooked and dry, also due to the typical lack of fat on a sirloin. Furthermore, any flavor the aging might have imparted or enhanced was killed by a large dollop of mustard seeds and onion jam. Incomprehensible. Coffee, dessert and our personable waiter were the saving graces of my overpriced birthday meal, though not by much. I appreciate their attempts at creative cuisine but will not be back to this establishment. read more

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PROS: - nice ambiance - friendly and knowledgeable staff - desserts are great CONS: - month-long wait to make a reservation - food flavors are basic and mild - seeing fake flowers all over a restaurant like this is really off-putting... if not real flowers then have nice potted plants or plant terrariums Our friends who really wanted to go here were finally able to get a Saturday night reservation for four after a one month advance reservation. I'm honestly surprised that this restaurant had a month-long waiting period for a Saturday night... I guess maybe it's due to them having limited tables... idk The restaurant is nice but not as fancy as I thought it would be based on all the hype and long waiting period. It's semi-upscale/casual with a nice layout and dim-lighting throughout making for a really nice intimate ambiance. The staff is very friendly, provide great service, and you can tell that everyone is proud to be working there. FOOD (get the seared scallop appetizer!) For starters we had tuna tartare, seared scallops, grilled octopus, and salmon sashimi. The seared scallops and the grilled octopus were a hit! The octopus was served with small boiled potatoes which were both yum. The salmon sashimi was possibly the worst sashimi I've ever had in my life! I ate one piece questioning whether it was okay to even eat. It just looked like a 10yr old prepared it in the back, very sloppy placed on the plate and looked like they just placed some jalapeño and other stuff on top for decoration... it was pretty unappetizing and basic... same with the tuna tartare. The scallop appetizer is a dish you would want as a main entree in a larger portion; it was the best thing I ate in weeks! For our main entrees we had the market fish for two, which was a sea bass and my husband had the lamb for two and we shared both entrees with our dinner dates for the night. I didn't have the lamb but all that tried it said it was great. The sea bass was not the bast... the texture was great but it was tasteless as it was steamed and seemingly was not seasoned with anything. The rice side and bok choy that came with the market fish were good. DESSERTS (all great!) I had the penna cotta which was really great. It was paired with a raspberry sorbet and candies nuts which gave it a very light and refreshing taste. My husband had the chocolate mousse cake which was light and although mildly sweet, was very delicious. OVERALL The staff and service here is great, but it loses points for being semi-upscale, but lacking certain finishings... (fake flowers on the tables, long wait for reservations, very mild flavors and pairings with their entrees). The food lacks flavor and wasn't worth the price or hype. They should really consider making the seared scallop and octopus starters a main course dish... both were smashing! read more

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Common Lot with uncommon service. Visited this establishment with my mom and family to celebrate her birthday. Having tried some decent appetizers and so-so entrees, I'd say the food is indeed common. However, dining under a leaky ceiling decorated with mold and the maître d's snarky response "it could be water or the lady with her greasy fingers, referring to my mother who was drying my wet shirt, truly made this an uncommon dining experience. read more

Common Lot - Common Lot, or rather,...Leaky Lot? - New American Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

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After one meal this has become a new favorite for my husband and I, and we can't wait to go back again with friends and family. From the moment we walked up to the restaurant we were happily greeted, and our waitress was kind and very knowledgeable. The ambience was cozy yet sophisticated, the appetizers were delicious and the entrees were creative, delicious and perfectly cooked. The desserts were also creative and absolutely delicious. They also make their own kombucha, which I loved! We are so happy to have such a good one place so nearby. Definitely coming back for more! read more

Common Lot - Halibut was delicious! - New American Near Me - Millburn, New Jersey

I had their 2 fish tacos and the way there were prepared was so good. It's a good ambiance and great menu.

In my opinion one of the best restaurants in NJ. Menu is constantly changing. Ingredients are seasonal. Food is creative and well executed. We ate our way through most of the menu, sharing mostly appetizers. By the end of the meal we were satisfied and we only ordered one larger plate. Fish preparations shined above the rest. Try to get a seat downstairs which has a livelier feel. Overall great place and fairly priced. read more

I really can't express how happy I am about this place. The design in this restaurant alone is just awesome. The open kitchen allowing you to see all then action and the hard-work committed into making your dishes is great. I love that. Knowing the simple to complicated processes of ingredients that become your meal makes me appreciate my food at a higher level. I shared a couple of starters with friends. What really stood out to me were the hasselback potatoes which had an awesome bacon jam. The beef tartare which is something I have never tried before, and I was glad I did served with grilled bread and seasoned perfectly. I tried multiple main dishes. The fluke, sirloin, and the braised duck leg. The steak had an awesome sear and was well seasoned. We asked for medium rare. It was cooked to perfection its definitely a must have. I might be obsessed with the braised duck ragu though. Pillowy fresh made gnocchi just as good as grandmas and wonderfully braised duck, combined with some wild mushrooms. I literally inhaled it. For desert I had the vanilla rice pudding which had a plum that was soaked in brandy if I'm not mistaken for a few months. Pretty awesome I'm not really a deserts guy but I gotta say I'll likely order it every time I go. Overall I'd say this restaurant is going to be pretty popular. Better start making reservations now cause I know it's going to be booked! read more

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Food was amazing, my personal favorite were the appetizers. The paneer meatballs were to die for. Fantastic service and great seating area in which you can see the talented chefs at work. read more

One of the best restaurant experiences I ever had. The place is awesome, love the seating area! The staff is incredible friendly and the food is too delicious. Fresh, nice taste and the look of the food is a dream! I tried the tuna sashimi, the brokkolini and I highly recommend the pineapple parfait! read more

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We went here last night a party of eight, food was very fresh there was creativity and some original flavors. The Bronzino the venison and the tuna sashimi were unbelievable, the rest was good. To be honest the pork tenderloin was somewhat flavorless. Desert the chocolate one was fantastic and a must. Michael our waiter was attentive and on top of everything. Definitely coming back soon! Thank you read more