Laurel & Sage

Name: Laurel & Sage
Address: 33 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ, United States, 07042
Telephone: (973) 783-1133
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

592 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

33 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Laurel & Sage is a modern American restaurant featuring globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine. Located in Montclair, NJ and named for the owners' daughters, Laurel & Sage is an intimate, neighborhood restaurant. Laurel & Sage represents the culmination of Chef Shawn's culinary experiences, which include a background in seafood, farm to table, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean and American fare. Laurel & Sage features a seasonal menu with signature dishes like Pomegranate Molasses Braised Short Rib, Cast-Iron Seared Long Island Duck Breast and Blackened Swordfish Maki Roll. Chef Shawn makes frequent menu changes reflecting the trends and availability of local ingredients and goods. Showcasing outstanding photography from scenes around the world from friends and New York-based photographers, Laurel & Sage strives to deliver exceptional contemporary cuisine, with welcoming service in an inviting and beautiful atmosphere.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(973) 783-1133
Website
http://www.laurelandsage.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Shawn Paul Dalziel
Private party facilities
Laurel & Sage offers exceptional food and a beautiful setting to host your next private event. We can host a wide range of functions including weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal or baby showers, company events, school functions, charity events and other parties in an exclusive and private setting. Please contact us to discuss the details of your specific event. We will work with you to customize a menu and format to create a special and memorable event.

Location
33 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Neighborhood
Montclair
Cross street
Pine St
Parking details
Walking distance from the Walnut St. train station.
Public transit
Walking distance from the Walnut St. train station.
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Red Lentil Porridge$9.00
celery, chard, cilantro, lemon
Black Kale & Sprout Salad$15.00
pancetta, pepitas, medjool dates, ricotta salata, grapefruit, pomegranate vinaigrette
Crispy-Warm Papillon Perailwheel$15.00
lingonberry jam, soft toasted roll, almonds, cucumber dill salad
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$16.00
granny smith slaw, green peppercorn tartar
Local Roasted Baby Beets & Field Greens$13.00
goat cheese, spiced pecans, candied bacon, banyuls vinaigrette
Atlantic Salmon Two Ways$16.00
cured tataki style & tartar, seaweed salad, plantain chips
Pomegranate Molasses Braised Short Rib$16.00
sweet potato, kimchi
Cast-Iron Seared Diver Scallops$16.00
kabocha squash gnocchi, chestnut crema
Blackened Swordfish Maki Roll$17.00
mango, jalapeño, tabiko, trio dipping sauce
Seafood Tower$32.00
cockles, local oysters, colossal shrimp, mussels (maine lobster and king crab legs supplement m/p)

Entrees

Surf & Turf$45.00
prime ny strip steak, chimichurri, maine lobster, crispy fingerlings, brussel sprouts
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$27.00
cauliflower, oregon foraged mushrooms, brown butter yuzu vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom Risotto$26.00
black truffle butter, pine nuts
Shrimp & Chorizo Risotto$28.00
corn, zucchini, hot cherry peppers, cured lemon chipotle crema
Demi Braised Lamb Shank$32.00
tabbouleh, tahini, almonds, feta
Ginger-Soy Lacquered Chilean Sea Bass$38.00
hon shimeji ceviche, lobster dumplings, kombu mushroom consommé
Crispy Stuffed Airline Chicken Breast$26.00
chicken sausage, mushroom faro pilaf, whole grain mustard natural jus
Cast-Iron Seared Long Island Duck Breast$34.00
root vegetable medley fries, madeira-bone sauce seared foie gras
Caponata Cassoulet$26.00
japanese eggplant, chick peas, cauliflower, beans
Blackened Swordfish$30.00
sweet potato crab meat hash, barbeque beurre blanc

What 592 people are saying

Laurel & Sage reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

592 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and they take care of you as soon as you walk into the restaurant! I felt like I was dinning in NYC.
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JimD
Philadelphia10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I visited Laurel & Sage on March 16, 2019 for my birthday. The food was excellent and not your standard fare, which is good. The wait staff was courteous and friendly. The owner (chef's wife) was gracious. We will return and recommended to our daughter when she visits her friend in nearby Nutley. One caution: Park on the street and not in the parking lot behind the restaurant. It belongs to apartment tenants.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful!
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DanielleG
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced and under seasoned. Simply forgettable.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A wonderful new find for us. Will definitely return many times.
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jrobdds
New York City31 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was quite good as usual. We brought friends for their first visit and the service was the worst I have ever had at Laurel and Sage. Hopefully this was just a fluke and won’t happen again!
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JBVB
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here many times and it never disappoints. The food is consistently excellent and inventive. The service is attentive and the ambiance is great. This visit was on a Sunday evening with the restaurant only half full so more quiet than on a busy Friday or Saturday evening. Laurel & Sage is a standout in the very crowded Montclair restaurant scene.
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LindaG
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 24, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The carrot soup was heavenly, but my husband and I both had the braised short ribs. They were woefully overcooked and more fat than meat. When we complained the waiter gave us a long involved answer that completely ignored our complaint and essentially said we wrong about what we experienced as a very bad meal and then proceeded to ignore us the rest of the evening. Too bad, it's a lovely restaurant where you can actually hear the conversation across the table.
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RosiO
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second visit and we brought our friends. We all raved about the food and overall experience. Our starters, entrees and the one dessert we could fit were all creatively conceived, beautifully executed and thoughtfully served. We savored every bite. I wouldn't change one thing. The delicious popover basket was a wonderful, unexpected extra. Even the non-bread eaters made an exception! Perhaps it is not the case for everyone, but our table near the door separated us from all but one other table, and we could comfortably hear one another. The crowning touch on a perfect evening! Oh...one last pleasantry - easily finding street parking - as opposed to the experience of downtown Montclair. We would have been back sooner, but it's hard to get a "prime time" reservation. Clearly the word is out.
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JimG
Edmonton1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is the best restaurant in Montclair (a town with no shortage of very solid restaurants) and one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. You should try to eat here.
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Laurel & Sage is rated 4.5 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

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33 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

Cross street
Pine St
Neighborhood
Montclair
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Walking distance from the Walnut St. train station.
Public transit
Walking distance from the Walnut St. train station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Shawn Paul Dalziel
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Website
http://www.laurelandsage.com/
Phone number
(973) 783-1133
Private party facilities
Laurel & Sage offers exceptional food and a beautiful setting to host your next private event. We can host a wide range of functions including weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal or baby showers, company events, school functions, charity events and other parties in an exclusive and private setting. Please contact us to discuss the details of your specific event. We will work with you to customize a menu and format to create a special and memorable event.

Laurel & Sage

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Menu

Appetizers

Red Lentil Porridge$9.00

Black Kale & Sprout Salad$15.00

Crispy-Warm Papillon Perailwheel$15.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$16.00

Local Roasted Baby Beets & Field Greens$13.00

Atlantic Salmon Two Ways$16.00

Pomegranate Molasses Braised Short Rib$16.00

Cast-Iron Seared Diver Scallops$16.00

Blackened Swordfish Maki Roll$17.00

Seafood Tower$32.00

Entrees

Surf & Turf$45.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$27.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto$26.00

Shrimp & Chorizo Risotto$28.00

Demi Braised Lamb Shank$32.00

Ginger-Soy Lacquered Chilean Sea Bass$38.00

Crispy Stuffed Airline Chicken Breast$26.00

Cast-Iron Seared Long Island Duck Breast$34.00

Caponata Cassoulet$26.00

Blackened Swordfish$30.00

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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