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Halcyon

3.6 (327 reviews)
Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Upscale
Live music
Good for groups

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Prosecco and limoncello
Nicole G.

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.

Salmon crudo, grilled Octopus, ceviche
Marilen R.

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.

Truffle fries
Jay N.

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.

Crispy Tofu Bowl
Juliet B.

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.

Filet mignon
Diana M.

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.

Seafood quesadilla
Tiffany H.

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.

Sara S.

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.

Yanedt R.

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

Barbie tossed
lee m.

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.

Espresso Martini
Kishan R.

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.

Espresso Martini

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.

Burger
Betty M.

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.

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

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

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