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Halcyon Brasserie, Montclair, NJ

Halcyon Brasserie

4.7
4.7
1975 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Halcyon is a fine seafood brasserie, specializing in the freshest local catches, boasting a full service raw bar, upstairs lounge, and tranquil atmosphere. At this time we are offering indoor dining and take-out Tuesday-Sunday. In order to ensure proper sanitation between reservations, we have a strict time limit per table. Thank you for your understanding as we adapt to these challenging times.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 744-4450
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please Visit our Website for all Private Party Inquiries & a View of our Private Event Menu Packages. Visit Halcyonbrasserie.com
  • Private party facilities
    Halcyon Brasserie is able to accommodate you for private events. The possibilities are endless for you to customize a company outing or an intimate family gathering. We look forward to speaking with you in regards to handling all your hospitality needs and thank you for your consideration.
  • Neighborhood
    Montclair
  • Cross street
    Forest Street
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot in The Rear of the Restaurant on Label Street. ( Egan & Sons)
  • Public transit
    Walnut Street NJ Transit Station
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ every Friday and Saturday Night in our Lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,975 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Romantic

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Halcyon Brasserie in Montclair offers an enchanting dining experience with "excellent food and incredible service." Guests praise the "beautiful ambiance" and "amazing" sushi. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the restaurant shines with its elegant atmosphere, attentive staff, and standout cocktails. Perfect for special occasions and date nights.

1,975 Reviews
  1. Adam

    VIP

    New York City

    142 reviews

    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very well decorated for the holidays and very good service.

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  2. anne

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dinner upstairs. Really great ambiance, service and food.

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  3. Anna

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The crab cakes are of high quality. Also tuna tacos were amazing,

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience just a bit noisy. Food was outstanding.

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  5. Esther

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always great at Halcyon but sometimes the noise level won't let you think, much less talk to the person you came with. We came late this time and the noise level was a bit better.

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  6. William

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best fish dishes I have ever had.

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  7. Ronnie P.

    New York City

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and incredible service. Great drinks too !

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  8. Jason

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience and will be returning soon.

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  9. Grace

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal restaurant!! We lived in PA but were visiting. We went for our anniversary dinner. Almost makes me want to move back to Jersey! We started off with cocktails, I had the Headless Horseman and the Grimmlet, hubby had beers. Cocktails were awesome!! Headless Horseman is pumpkin spice liqueur, hard cider and vodka. Bartender was gracious and attentive. For dinner I had the tuna tacos and sushi, my husband had oysters and paella. So delicious!! Servers were attentive and gracious. For dessert we had flourless chocolate cake and apple cranberry crisp. Both really good!! Wish I could give them 10 stars!!

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  10. Steve

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been a customer here for quite some time, but unfortunately, my last two visits have left me very disappointed. This time, we decided to try our luck at the bar, excited to finally snag a spot. However, the experience didn’t live up to expectations. The bartender was unengaging and seemed almost annoyed when we asked about recommendations or descriptions of the menu. It felt like a hassle to him when I inquired about a specific sauce, and his reluctance to engage was noticeable. He did have a good recommendation on the beer on tap, but that was the most we got out of him the whole night. Despite the restaurant being fairly empty, the bartender barely checked in on us throughout the evening. Instead, he seemed more focused on catering to his friends at the bar, leaving other patrons, like us, feeling overlooked. For the prices here, I expect attentive, friendly service, regardless of how busy—or quiet—the night might be. With this being the second disappointing experience in a row, I’m sad to say I’ll be taking my business elsewhere in the future.

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FAQs

Halcyon Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 744-4450.

Halcyon Brasserie is rated 4.7 stars by 1975 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Halcyon Brasserie

114 Walnut Street Montclair, Montclair, NJ 07042

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Forest Street
  • Neighborhood
    Montclair
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot in The Rear of the Restaurant on Label Street. ( Egan & Sons)
  • Public transit
    Walnut Street NJ Transit Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ every Friday and Saturday Night in our Lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 744-4450
  • Catering
    Please Visit our Website for all Private Party Inquiries & a View of our Private Event Menu Packages. Visit Halcyonbrasserie.com
  • Private party facilities
    Halcyon Brasserie is able to accommodate you for private events. The possibilities are endless for you to customize a company outing or an intimate family gathering. We look forward to speaking with you in regards to handling all your hospitality needs and thank you for your consideration.
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