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Halcyon Brasserie, Montclair, NJ

Halcyon Brasserie

4.6
4.6
2016 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 2,016 people are saying

Halcyon Brasserie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Romantic

  • Essex

    Lively

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Halcyon Brasserie in Montclair is a charming dining destination with "delicious food" and a gorgeous setting. The seafood, especially the scallops and Icelandic cod, is highly praised. Guests love the "amazing cocktails" and appreciate the attentive service. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the overall experience is delightful and memorable.
2,016 Reviews
  1. Lou

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Halcyon is ALWAYS Excellent!! My favorite restaurant..period!

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  2. Brittany

    Nashville32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks and ambiance! Very lively for a Sunday afternoon brunch.

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  3. Kristen

    New York City44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The server did a great job recommending food and beer. Very nice wine selection. The lamb lollipops were divine though the vegetables on the plate were almost raw. The Icelandic cod, oysters and scallops were all delicious, as was the chocolate mousse. Service was nicely timed. Coffee was the burnt end of the pot, so I sent it back - cream didn't change the color at all - it was that far gone!

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  4. Lori

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always great. However, we usually sit downstairs which has a busy vibe with great music and fun atmosphere. This time they sat us upstairs which is a more quiet and lounge type of atmosphere. Also nice but too quiet for me.

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  5. SERAFINV VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time at Halcyon, the drinks are spectacular, the food delicious , flavorful and unique dishes. Love this place.

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  6. CherylK VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, we used to love it here. Haven’t been in a couple of years and seems to have changed, not for the better. Service and ambience (downstairs) were great! Food was over seasoned, with smaller portions. What was one a tuna steak was now 6 small pieces. Reservations were for 6 PM and we were finished and paid the bill at 6:30. Will rethink coming back.

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  7. KristinP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Halcyon for the last 15 years and have never had a bad experience. It’s my favorite restaurant in New Jersey Jersey.

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  8. Buddy0

    Atlantic City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior, fabulous service, good food, excellent cocktails.

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  9. Susan

    New Jersey1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Convenient Montclair neighborhood restaurant with ample parking in the vicinity. Fish choices were prepared well: shrimp cocktail appetizer paired with Prosecco; entrees lobster with spaghetti, and salmon with vegetables with miso sauce . Ricotta cheese cake was very good. Cappuccino was frothy and delicious. Service was excellent. Lighting was soft but made it difficult to read the fine-print menu.

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  10. BrentC

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful dinner with my friend. We sat at the bar, had some drinks and excellent service and food.

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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 4.6 stars by 2016 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 25 times today
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 Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–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
  • 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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