The food is good--tasty, fresh, well presented. When the place is full, the noise level is…read moreoverwhelming. People shout to be heard--bring ear plugs. The service is mixed: food arrives in good time, but catching the eye of a server is near impossible. On May 2, late morning, the staff felt resentful, unwilling to respond. And a gratuity was added to the check, so I ended up tipping double. This feels dishonest. I sent on email to them--will anyone respond?

I love coming here to catchup with friends! The space has a charming European bistro look. The…read morestaff is friendly and was very accommodating when we were the last people in the restaurant. The hot chocolate caught my eye and it was so delicious on a cold winter night. The cheeseburger was pretty massive and came with a bunch of crispy fries as well. I tried my friend's mac and cheese and chili and those were both delicious as well. This spot is so cozy and I'll definitely be back!

Enjoyed brunch with our son at The Saint Claire in Montclair…read more Grand decor with cathedral ceilings and creative art work. There is an upstairs dining area inspired by the William Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet 1996 movie with Claire Danes & Leo DeCaprio! Magnificent Renaissance mural! Love the coasters featuring the actors! Compliments to the Chef LEIA GACCIONE! Brunch was delicious and beautifully presented! Loved my SIMON'S SALTED ESPRESSO FAUXTINI! Highly recommend! Metered street parking!

I'm not usually a brunch person, but The Saint Clair has completely changed that! This adorable…read morespot is conveniently located near the parking lot, making it super easy to get to. The staff is fantastic, friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming, but the real star is the food. To start, we shared the Buttermilk Biscuit, Duck Fat Tater Tots, and the Beet & Citrus Salad. That salad... I'm still dreaming about it. The biscuit was equally delicious and will definitely be my go to from now on. The tater tots, while okay, lacked a bit of flavor. It did pair as well with the salad, but lone was lacking something. For the entree, I had the Breakfast Sandwich and also got a taste of the Brunch Tostada. Both were incredible, but the sandwich stole the show for me. The biscuit is absolutely top tier, and the chorizo sausage patty was perfectly spiced not too hot, just the right kick and paired beautifully with the rest of the sandwich. And the lattes? Simply amazing. Honestly, I'm in love with this place and can't wait to go back. The Saint Clair has officially converted me into a brunch fan and already have the date to go back.

Review: Café Faubourg - Montclair…read more Café Faubourg is one of Montclair's true gems--an authentic French bistro that feels as if it were lifted straight from a quiet Parisian street and placed right in the heart of town. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance sets the tone: warm lighting, intimate tables, and that unmistakable bistro charm that makes every meal feel like a small escape. The food is consistently excellent, starting with their hummus, which is surprisingly standout for a French spot. Smooth, flavorful, and beautifully plated, it's the perfect way to begin the meal and pairs wonderfully with their fresh bread. The steak frites is a must-order and easily one of the best in the area. The steak is tender and cooked exactly to preference, richly seasoned without being heavy, and served alongside crisp, golden fries that are everything you want in a classic bistro dish. It's simple, authentic, and prepared with the kind of care that elevates a traditional favorite into something memorable. Service at Café Faubourg is warm and attentive without being intrusive, contributing to the relaxed elegance of the experience. Whether you're dropping in for a casual dinner or celebrating a special occasion, the staff makes you feel welcome and unrushed. For anyone looking for an authentic French bistro experience in Montclair--excellent food, inviting ambiance, and truly charming service--Café Faubourg delivers every time.

One of my favorite French restaurants in Jersey and great l for celebrating a special occasion! It…read morewas Mother's day, so understandably busy for a weekend dinner. The inside has both a main dining hall and a greenhouse, which feels like basically sitting on a covered patio with well kept shrubbery and ambient lighting. It's a neat balance of modern and open while still feeling cozy. I think my favorite dish is the ramp fava bean toast -- the umami from the purée balanced with the crunch of the toast and the brightness from the pickled ramps. I'd also recommend the steak two ways -- both cuts cooked perfectly to medium rare -- and the lobster linguine was delicately fragrant, buttery, and slightly acidic all at once. The chips and eggplant dip (kind of like hummus consistency) was kind of a fun, shareable starter too. I will say that I wasn't impressed with the ceviche or branzino our waiter recommended it. The branzino particularly came out a bit dry, and more of the tomato-olive-caper side or dressing would've helped. And while our waiter answered our questions, service felt a little more on the less attentive side.

De Novo is a wonderful restaurant in a sea of amazing eateries in the Montclair area. The food is…read moreexcellent and the waitstaff is top notch. Highly recommend trying it out.

11/25/25: Update- Met up with a Yelp friend for dinner. Water was served along with complementary…read morerosemary bread and marinara sauce. I've had the bread here in the past. This time, it seemed to be lacking the rosemary seeds and flavor. The sauce was blah. We ordered Porn Star Martinis to start out the evening. The cocktails were delish! Our starter included a super yummy Pear Arugula flatbread! : ) Entrées included a French chicken $28 for me and Hangar Steak $35 for my friend. I had a Taste of the Hangar Steak. It was delicious. I wish, I had ordered it. Taking one star off because the French chicken was extremely dry. Our regular server did not serve the entrées. I didn't see our regular server to flag down. All the other servers were running around. Otherwise, I would've asked one of them. Our server came over when it was dessert time. We decided to order Espresso Martini Shots. The shots were yummy! I've been to DeNovo many times. From now on, I would forego their entrees and stick with their amazing cocktails and wonderful appetizers. On that note, cheers and wishing everyone a blessed holiday!

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and was happy to stop by recently to try their…read morePistakio shake and some food items. The burger was a little over sauced for my liking but I can always tell them less next time. The fries are the way to go, beef, cheese, onions, sauce, pickles! Such a great combo and tasty. The star of the show, the milkshake was even better then I expected- would go back just for that

I had seen really good reviews about this place and decided to give it a try, unfortunately, it…read moredidn't live up to my expectations. The place is nice, they have free lemon water, and plenty of seating. Went up to order and the person behind the desk recommended I get the onions with the burger, said that the onions were what made it! I loved that enthusiasm and asked for it as is. I also got their cajun fries on the side. The burger was okay, it wasn't seasoned so nothing special or comparable to other smashburgers I've tried, and was small for the price. The fries were very salty, crispy, but the salt overpowered how good they may have been -- if you're gonna get fries, get the regular ones!

The Brookdale 1099 Broad St…read more Bloomfield NJ 07003 The Big Cheese A member from my group page tipped me off about this location because I am currently working on a compilation reel about oversized menu items. This one pound mozzarella stick definitely fulfilled that criteria. It was so gigantic it was almost like getting a workout in just to lift it. The outside was heavily breaded with bread crumbs and the top was sprinkled with parmesan cheese and chopped scallions. Even the dipping cup was supersized to accommodate the diameter of the stick! Typically, I would have posted until after my I finished my oversized food compilation project. However, it's being posted early because The Brookdale is permanently closing its doors. I am truly sad to hear they will no longer be in business, but their three sister restaurants at 1109 Broad Street will still remain open. #thebrookdale #thebigcheese #bloomfieldnj

If you've seen their giant mozzarella stick online, yes it is good and worth it! I ordered the big…read moremozz and a shrimp vodka pizza ; Both were real good but too much cheese for the two of us!!! Maybe a salad with the mozz stick woulda been better! Service was good and the restaurant with low lighting was a good vibe! Its split into a half bar and half dining area which i liked. Only complaint i can think of is they didnt have many options of beer on tap as they advertised on thier menu. Overall good experience would recommend!

First off, our server Larry was phenomenal. Genuine, funny, and gave us thoughtful recommendations…read more My partner and I came in for a 7pm reservation to sit at the bar area - one vegetarian, one vegan. Larry was very accommodating, and helped compose a vegan dish from the setup of another dish. He was considerate to recommend something that would feel "substantial" - something that I really appreciated. It's already a bit inconvenient to come up with a dish on the spot, but to go the extra mile by caring that it would be satisfying as a main dish was really very kind. And it turned out fantastic. This restaurant has so much going for it in the quality of its ingredients and dish compositions. I would encourage the chef to consider how the can apply their creativity to a dedicated vegan dish as well. There's a big world to explore in creating modern, high end, plant-based dishes and I think this restaurant would hit it out of the park ! :)

I truly can't believe how long it took me to get here. I put off my visit for years knowing I…read morewanted to go and now I'm sad I waited so long! Service here was phenomenal and the food blew us away!! Honorable mention to the Persian cucumber salad and the Kielbasa daily offering!!! I cannot wait to come back and try more things from the menu- this is definitely a "run don't walk" restaurant to keep on your list!

My friends and I had a really nice lunch experience here yesterday. It's unexpected to see a diner…read moreon bougie Church Street. We were warmly greeted as soon as we arrived. The diner decor is very appealing with lots of cozy booths. We had a wonderful server who was very friendly. I ordered the Chickpea Salad. I could eat this every day. The portion was very generous. Loads of chickpeas, carrots, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, and artichoke hearts all topped with a lemon thyme vinaigrette. So refreshing and delicious. I will crave this salad. My friends had a Cheesesteak Panini with Fries, and Eggs with Corned Beef Hash. They both really enjoyed their dishes. And again, the portions were ample. This is a really solid, affordable, and pleasant spot in Montclair. I will return.

Hidden off the main pedestrian path that most people in montclair frquent is a little block with…read morethis hidden gem. Montclair house grill is essentially an elevated diner. incredibly modest pricing, big portions, and great service. I wish i could remember my servers name, a very friendly and funny older latin gentleman, but he kept the laughs flowing and made sure to check in on us often. i grabbed the tuna melt sando special. i really wanted to love this, but it had no flavor. it was incredibly bland. it needs seasoning. however, the plus side to this was the size. im not gonna lie, your girl got another dinner and lunch out of this sandwich (yes, the tuna was PACKED on this!). the cheese was your basic melted cheddar slice, which isnt nothing to brag about. It comes with a soup and i chose the matzo ball soup. this hit the damn spot. 1 big ball, a few veggies, and a very lightly salted chicken broth. simple, but to the point. i tried my friends wings. unfortunately she doesnt live for the spice life like i do, so she grabbed them bland, but i will say this, her wings were good. they were perfectly fried and had a great crust. yes, i did in fact pour tapatio on top of them. her onion rings were also fried well. i am not sure if theyre home made, but if they arent, whoever operates that fryer back there, knows their timing. you can bite into every onion ring and get an even crunch, and the skin doesnt fall off the onion. Let me tell you, i despise biting into an onion ring and i just get soggy onion but no shell. not here, montclair house grill keeps it in tact. would come back in a heart beat for the service and the simple, but classic dishes.

unique atmosphere...good menu with a variety of choices and friendly service....drinks were very…read moregood ..

Food was absolutely amazing! The steak sandwich has great flavor and everything tasted fresh!…read more Service was excellent! Our server and other staff who brought our food were joyful and friendly. I was amazed by their positivity and they were pretty busy! Good ambiance for Christmas so much decor to make the spirit come alive. Make sure I come annually around this time! Get Reservations on time! Def worth coming too!

I met some friends here and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good and the service was…read moresecond to none. It has a really nice atmosphere that was comfortable, clean and welcoming. Definitely will go back.

Montville, NJ - a packed restaurant full of locals at dinner hour is always a promising sign, and…read morewe rolled in on a Thursday evening around 7 to find ourselves miraculously sliding into the last two parking spots AND the only open table, woot! [Blowing on my nails.] The menu is a mix of American comfort food and gastropub classics, but with flair, and has a bit of everything to satisfy different palates. Our eyes were probably bigger than our stomachs as we ordered 2 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 cocktails, and it was an enormous amount of food. The portions are definitely what you'd call hearty, and everything was very tasty. Thursdays are all day happy hour so we picked the fried calamari appetizer at the HH price (still a full and generous plate and didn't seem like a downsized version) which were tender and well-battered, as well as the hot honey wings which were meaty and substantial. The short rib parpadelle with housemade pasta and a perfectly medium-rare, well seasoned hanger steak with truffle fries completed our satisfying and belly-stuffing meal. The cocktails are serious as well - the presence of a drink with egg white is my personal litmus test for a bar that knows what it's doing, so the Thyme to Bloom special had my name on it. I'm salivating just looking at photos of dishes I didn't order, and am already plotting my return!