Allegory

3.8

253 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

Located in the heart of Montclair, Allegory is The MC Hotel’s signature restaurant and bar. Upon arrival, guests immediately encounter the innovative design of high ceilings and curated art pieces meant to evoke feelings of being in an art gallery. With a focus on high quality food and beverage, much of it based on traditional pub recipes, the restaurant offers a menu with something for everyone. Allegory proudly boasts beer and handcrafted cocktails from local companies and is home to a diverse wine program from old and new world regions.

Start your experience at Allegory before heading up to Alto, Montclair’s only rooftop bar.

Complimentary Valet Parking for Allegory guests dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, up to three hours. The server can validate your parking.

Info for large party reservations, catered events and private dining options please email AllegoryRestaurant@themchotel.com

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 329-5600
Website
http://www.allegorymc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please reach out to our allegoryrestaurant@themchotel.com
Private party facilities
Please reach out to our allegoryrestaurant@themchotel.com

Location
690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202
Neighborhood
Montclair
Cross street
Bloomfield & Orange Ave
Parking details
Valet Parking is currently not available. Self parking only.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

253 Reviews

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David
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great location. Comfortable. Quiet. Food wasn’t great. My wagyu burger fell apart (partly because the bun was stale?) and was undercooked.
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Monica
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I visited Allegory for an early dinner with a friend, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The food lacked flavor and was overall very bland—we both ended up leaving most of our meals on the plate. The dessert tasted like a pre-made frozen product, which was really underwhelming. Service was another letdown. Our server was barely present throughout the meal, except when taking our orders and rushing us to decide on dinner faster than we would have liked. On top of that, service was slow, making the whole experience even less enjoyable. And our bill for a 2 persons dinner with drinks was over $200… it’s frustrating to pay that much for a dinner and not get to enjoy it. Sadly, given the lackluster food and poor service, I wouldn’t return or recommend this spot. There are far better dining options out there.
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Margaret
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best service in New Jersey! These guys have the right attitude. Ambience simple but elegant. Location perfect. Drinks were not skimpy.
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Frank
New Jersey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This definitely is more of a hotel dining experience than a restaurant. Service was fine, food was good. Smaller setting with few tables for 4.
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john
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The good part is the service team was friendly. The bad part is the food was inedible, took over an hour to arrive, and the restaurant still charged for the uneaten, wrongly prepared, and inedible food. Perhaps a bad day for the restaurant team, but a challenge to find a recommendation above 0 stars.
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dana
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner on NYE at the Allegory. Great vibe, good drinks and great service. My waiter Cisse took great care of me.
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Ozzie
New York City
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not a restaurant for a nice experience. It’s an empty room with tables. Food is the quality of a bar experience…
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Adwoa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was nice the waiter was patient and professional
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Mariangela
New Jersey
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
For a hotel restaurant it’s bumping but the food was subpar I asked for medium rare steak and I got well done and the sauce on top was so citrusy it ruined the steak for me , didn’t pay attention to booming didn’t realize it was a hotel resturant but it was cute .. under staffed waiter had about 15 tables all by himself but he did a good job I most likely won’t return but thank you
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Space is typical for a newish hotel. We were there for lunch and the place was empty. Food selection seemed limited. I played it safe by ordering the burger. Fries were barely warm. The burger looked like it was from Shake Shack and was meh. Word to the wise -skip dessert. Highlight-sinks in the ladies room were unique and fanciful. Look for the red ladybug in the pattern.
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FAQs

Allegory offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 329-5600.

Allegory is rated 3.8 stars by 253 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2202

Additional information

Cross street
Bloomfield & Orange Ave
Neighborhood
Montclair
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking is currently not available. Self parking only.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.allegorymc.com/
Phone number
(973) 329-5600
Catering
Please reach out to our allegoryrestaurant@themchotel.com
Private party facilities
Please reach out to our allegoryrestaurant@themchotel.com

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