Saturday, 10/03/26, my girl friend & I checked out Halcyon for a nice brunch before we went to the concert 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! read more

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Underwhelming and disappointing experience at this eatery this evening. Came into Halcyon since it's been over a year. Got a table and the waitress was prompt and asked for our drink order. Paper plane for my wife and a mezcal negroni for me, not difficult drinks and yet the bar messed up both. I sent my drink back it was that bad. The paper plane was not balanced or bright as most bars would easily deliver on this one. Appetizers were ok, salmon crudo and artichokes. The tuna entree and steak were both disappointing. Steak wasn't cooked to the medium rare we requested and tuna was marinated in soy and accompanied by a black sticky rice that was overly salty. The sauce served with the steak was good but overall expected better from the kitchen and the bar at this lovely venue. Won't be coming back as there are many options that deserve our patronage especially at this price point - all in with tip $200. No thanks! read more

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Each of my visits has been pleasant, and I'm always welcomed by friendly, attentive staff. The food is 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. read more

Halcyon - Happy hour special. Lovely - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I have a deep history with Halcyon and will always be my go to spot in Montclair. Back in my coaching days Halcyon was a frequent stop after scouting a game. I've always found it comfortable and quality with excellent service and food. Having a raw bar doesn't hurt either Went for a New Year's Eve dinner and as always everything was excellent. Usually a filet or paella guy, but went with the short rib ragu and it was excellent. The French onion soup was extremely flavorful and I'm guessing a hint of brandy. A game winning touchdown and love all the peeps at Halcyon read more

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Great food, perfectly cooked, and fast service! Our waiter was very attentive and gave excellent recommendations. Definitely a great dining experience! read more

My son and future daughter in law :) Recommended Halcyon! Made reservations. Party of 4. Great ambiance! Love the photography by GEORGE DIEBOLD!! Stunning works of art! Restaurant is beautifully decorated. Service was exceptional. Our Server Tara H was awesome! Knew menu well and able to make recommendations! Thank you Each dish was delicious! Cocktails so good!! Dessert was amazing! Street metered parking read more

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Lovely intimate restaurant with a solid menu. Wait staff could use a little pick me up. No one had a smile and most didn't look happy to be there. However, the food is for sure on point. Worth a try for sure! read more

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Love the ambience of this place! A little price but great to have a nice date night! They do live music on Tuesdays I think but other than that I love their truffle fries and the service is great! read more

Expensive, mediocre food. Slow, inattentive service. Dirty bathroom. Wouldn't come back.

The good. The butter crab roll. The bad- worst Tuna Taco I've ever tasted. Such a simple dish to prepare. 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. read more

When you want fresh seafood in a nice restaurant, this is where you need to dine. Staff is very attentive and the perfect atmosphere for dining. read more

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This is a cute little fancy place in Montclair, perfect for celebrating a special occasion. We love seafood and enjoyed all our dishes. I recommend the salmon crudo, grilled octopus, and the ceviche special for apps. For entree we shared the seafood paella, which was loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and chorizo. There were a bit too many peas, however . Overall, nice experience. read more

Halcyon - Salmon crudo, grilled Octopus, ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Here for dinner celebrating a birthday .the place is beautifully appointed ,the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious and beautifully prepared and presented. I would definitely return to try more of their dishes. read more

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Second time visiting this fine establishment, sitting at the bar with Fizz and Steve serving us great drinks and first class service with a friendly, professional vibe. There are some really nice seats besides the bar (windows seat with comfy couches and seats), but we usually enjoy the bar for the banter and other patrons. The food is delicious and every dish we have had has been perfect. Coconut shrimp roll is our favorite. Unusual combo that works perfectly. Grilled oysters (second favorite for me, not so much for my better half who avoids them...lol), scallops perfectly prepared, octopus, and fish tacos round out our experience so far. Some unique entrees that we look forward to experiencing in our future visits await. This place is a great venue and the service is icing on the cake. read more

Came here on a Sunday with my husband. We had reservation and they took us right away. It may take you a little bit of time to find street parking so make sure you plan for that. We ordered a rainbow roll as an appetizer which was delicious. that was probably my favorite part. My husband got the filet mignon, which he enjoyed, and I got the paella, which was also great. I like how portions were perfectly sized. They didn't skimp out on the seafood either which happens a lot at other places. The spicy margarita was tasty. I got the chocolate covered strawberries as a dessert, which was a nice way to end the night. Overall, a nice date night location. read more

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Had lunch at Halcyon in Montclair and really enjoyed the crispy tofu bowl. The tofu had a great crunch, the rice was filling and everything felt fresh without being heavy. Portions were solid, service was friendly, and the space has a nice vibe. Would definitely order this again. read more

Halcyon - Crispy Tofu Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I went to Halcyon for brunch with my friend and I enjoyed myself. The ambiance was amazing. The restaurant has is so inviting. The outside has vines and flowers around with some lighting that lights up at night. It's very enchanting. The food was amazing. Jeff our waiter was outstanding. He was warm and friendly and he knew the menu very well. He even told us the special for the day. He also gave great recommendations. I love my guavallini, so delicious. My friend had the Amore Mio. That has champagne, raspberry and Limoncello. We ordered the special seafood quesadilla which including real fresh crab meat, shrimp and lobster meat. I have never had a quesadilla stuffed the way these were. So mouthwatering, flavorful and delicious. I also had the chicken and waffles. Hands down some of the best chicken and waffle ever. The chicken Jeff our waiter explained boneless chicken breast deep fried with two waffles. The chicken was drizzled woth sweet chilli sauce. I just loved the sweet chilli sauce on the chicken just the right amount of sweet and heat. The food was so good I could have picked the bowl. Brunch was amazing I could have ordered some more food. This place was definitely worth coming to. I plan to be back for the other specials while they are still around in season. read more

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Stopped here as an in between spot from where I was coming from to where I would be headed. I had been here once before with a group of friends and had a good time. The decor and atmosphere is nice and chill. Music not overpowering; you can hear people talking. This time I sat at the bar. The bartender was a bit abrupt and unfriendly to start. I was deciding on my drink order and he came by curtly asking what I wanted. I replied with "I haven't decided yet." He walked off. I decided to order the same thing I did last time to eat, the smoked salmon plate. This time however, the salad looked a bit wilted and the cooked portion of salmon ( you get a smoked portion and a cooked portion) was overcooked. It was dry and hard to cut into. On top of that, the bartender was quite rude to another patron sitting near me. Telling her "You came in with an attitude." When she attempted to bring his behavior to his attention. I thought that was highly unprofessional. No matter what you and a customer disagree about, you don't say something like that. All in all, it could have been a better 2nd experience without that type of service/interaction I witnessed. In all fairness, the other bar helper was sweet and friendly. Would I come back again??? Not sure. Food was just ok this time. Unfortunately because I heard great things about this place as well as had a fairly good first time here. read more

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The perfect espresso martini exist here! SO GOOD! it's not too sweet or overpowering. It's mixed just right. Chill vibes only! read more

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This place just gets better as it ages with time. Iliana and Marshall are wonderful people running and outstanding restaurant. DaVinci still holding down the bar brings me joy. You can come here for after work drinks, a birthday dinnner, a lively private party, or an intimate romantic experience. Also great during brunch season. In the summer the patio is the place to be. read more

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My friend and I made a reservation for 2 on a Saturday afternoon, but found that the restaurant was not very busy at the time. Halcyon is beautifully decorated as the holiday decorations remained up and lived up to the expectations of what I saw on social media. The interior is a bit upscale and there is a nice intimate atmosphere. We ordered the eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, and smashed potatoes as a side. The mains were beautifully presented, but we were a bit underwhelmed by the smashed potatoes. We found the poached egg in the eggs benedict to be overcooked with solid whites, although the rest of the dish was delicious. The huevos rancheros were pretty good in my opinion. We did regret ordering the smashed potatoes as they seemed to need to be cooked a little longer and were not very impressive. read more

Great drinks, great food, great service! The place is really well decorated. I find the espresso martinis here to be the best I've tried in all of Montclair. Even if I'm out for dinner elsewhere, I'll definitely stop in for one here. read more

Halcyon - Espresso Martini - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Went to Halcyon for Martini Hour and ended up staying longer than planned. Drinks were solid, not rushed, and the atmosphere was lively but still comfortable enough to actually talk. It felt like a nice step up from a typical happy hour without being stuffy. Definitely a good spot to stop in for drinks before dinner or to catch up with friends. read more

Halcyon - Espresso Martini - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Ambience is really inviting and romantic! The martinis and cocktails are delicious. Service was excellent - attentive but not overbearing. Our food ... hit and miss. The truffle fries were very good with delicious lemony dipping sauce. The edamame was soaked in sesame oil overpowering everything else. Blackened Fish tacos were good but I'd say it needs heat, not very flavorful. Overall great place for date night. read more

Halcyon is a stylish restaurant with nice (if not always attentive) servers. Overall I'd rate the restaurant three stars but when you consider the prices. The butter crab roll was the best dish we had. The tuba tartare was as plain as it gets. The miso soy salmon was decent but over cooked. We asked how the chef recommended the salmon and the server said medium. We debated whether to go with medium rare but decided to stick with the servers recommendation. It ended up coming out well done. The paella was full of seafood, chicken and chorizo but short on flavor. I doubt I'd return. read more

Had a reservation for two on a Thursday night. There is parking in the back behind the main entrance of the restaurant and street parking in the front. The restaurant is nice and the host was friendly. We ordered fried calamari, croquettes and the fish tacos to start. The calamari was good but our favorite were the croquettes. They were really good. The fish tacos were alright I only ate one because I was not a fan. We also ordered sushi which we also thought wasn't very good. It tasted fresh but bland. We eat sushi often and this is not the place to go to for sushi. Cocktails were well made the first round we ordered but tasted different for the second round which was odd. Unfortunately, I am in a rush to return and if I do it would be for the apps and maybe drinks. read more

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We went here for a nice birthday lunch date and loved everything about the space, and the incredibleeeee service we had! We were seated and served quickly, it didn't feel noisy or overcrowded despite there being plenty of people there and the cocktails were delicious (and our glasses were never empty!). -1 star for food/value only because I wasn't a fan of the taste or portion size of the "Colossal" crab cakes, which were $42 for two tiny cakes. Other than that, we will 100% be back again and have added this into our Celebration / Date Night spots rotation! read more

Food and experience were wonderful. Had drinks in the lounge first. The octopus was the best I've ever had. Highly recommend.

Came for brunch with friends and fam. The place is decorated sooo cute! I could definitely see someone hosting a shower of some sorts here, that's how cute and cozy it is inside. The host and waitress were both friendly and attentive. Now for the food. So we got the crab cake starter to share and the truffle parm fries, both were 10/10. Every time I go out for brunch, I always have to get the chicken and waffles. So that's where they lost a star unfortunately lol. The waffles were way too soft for me. Add on syrup and it just becomes a soggy mess lol. On top of that, the menu did NOT say that the meal comes with a sweet chilli sauce drizzle. That totally threw me off when it came because that's something I would've asked for on the side, only because all my fruits were in the chilli sauce too and that's not for me. Everyone else enjoyed their meals, especially the croissant French toast, also 10/10. Burger was average (but I'm biased because I am a big burger girl lol). Expresso martini was also very yummy. I'd come back to try something else! read more

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Came here for dinner with friends and it was amazing! We ordered a lot. The plates that stood out in my mind were: seafood pizza, fish tacos, lamb, octopus, paella, and mussels. They were delish, on point, fresh, and amazing I will definitely come back to this place again in the future to hang out and enjoy its delish cuisine! : ) read more

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Why such a fine fish restaurant as Halcyon seems to have low visibility in a town like Montclair is beyond the scope of this reviewer, but I'm here to witness that Halcyon is one of those places where everything is done right, from the signature cocktails and wines to the crab cakes and red snapper (I would have ordered all the menu offered but brought only one stomach). The strawberry-rhubarb crisp was truly a pleasure. Attentive service and lively atmo, too. Would I go back? I'm already planning my next visit. read more

I've been in years !! Like fine wine it's has aged well . The meal choices ample . Brunch could use a bit more selections. The portions are comparable for price point . Everyone equally enjoyed their meal .My bartender that day kept missing the mark . How can a classic like Cosmo go wrong ? I had ordered two cocktails both fell flat . Stick to the wine . read more

This place is pretty big and every area has is it's own vibe. Downstairs is split between a sports bar area and a cute date spot while upstairs is more elegant. They serve cocktails so for Montclair that's a win (most places don't have a liquor license). The food is decent so overall a solid spot. read more

Halcyon - Burger - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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We went to try this place with friends. First we were seated at an unsuitable table next to the bar with uneven seats. We asked to move and they accommodated us. I started with oysters: Blue Point; Dixon Point; and Beausoleil. All refreshing and yummy. Everyone else started with a Caesar salad which they enjoyed. I got the Paella which was good but a bit small in portion size. Our group ordered the miso salmon, halibut, and tuna entrees. They enjoyed these as well. The cocktails were excellent. Gin N Juice was simply delicious and I could have drank a gallon of these. Halcyon days was also a hit. For dessert I had the sticky date pudding which was outstanding. Other desserts ordered weee chocolate mousse and a meringue tart. They were also tasty. My only complaint was service was a bit lacking and the AC was not cooling it off inside as we were all a bit sweaty. read more

Halcyon - Paella - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Food is delightful Staff amazing Ambience crowded but not Noisy and yes the reason for the crowd is because the food is amazing the bar is also a relaxing option and yes they seat you quickly even with a big crowd the staff manage to always accommodate read more

I really enjoyed my visit here. First and foremost reservations seem essential. You can make them Online or call. The restaurant is beautiful! Very spacious with two bars, one upstairs and downstairs . Before going I thought it would be more of a lounge but it is truly a restaurant with couches and of course people can sit at the bar downstairs and order drinks. Food was very good. I ordered the blacked tacos as a meal and I was very full. Lobster Mac and cheese was also good. I would definitely visit again. Also for my dessert I had the coffee and it was amazing. Fresh and hot. read more

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First time here and I wasn't disappointed at all. The decor(inside and outdoor) is absolutely stunning and very modern. The service was good and our waitress was friendly too. She recommended we try their sangria, which was extremely refreshing. Especially, on a hot summer day. I would definitely come back!! read more

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We've come back here over & over. Beautiful restaurant with amazing cuisine. Great staff! Highly recommend this place.

Halcyon always has tasty oysters, fresh and served with a very tasty Mignonette sauce. We enjoy sitting in the dining room, away from those horrible twig branches taking up precious table room. My favorite is the egg flat bread, very filling and delicious. Servers are usually attentive, sometimes forgetful. read more

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The girls and I decided to meet up and get drinks and dinner. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and the really nice hostess sat me with my party. The girls slowly started to trinkle in. Our server was Ani and he seemed to be bothered every time we asked for something. One of my friends spoke to one of the managers, Chris, earlier about seating and she said he gave her a hard time. She asked the server about seperate checks because she has done it many times there before. The server said he had to ask the manager, Chris, because they didn't do that. She asked to speak to him and he came over and he said they never spilt checks. She proceeded to tell him they done it many times before and he pretty much lied to her face and made her feel like she was wrong. Not ok. We then proceeded to order drinks. I started with wine which was good then red sangria and that was not good. I sent it back to get an LIT and that too was not good but I sucked it up and drank it anyway. The girls ordered many things and they pretty much didn't really care for their food. The truffle fries was probably the hightlight of the night. The place is pricy I will say that as well and I am not sure why. All in all I didn't enjoy my time and will not come back. read more

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