Jonah Reenders
This place is amazing! I come to Montclair a few times a year and am always looking for great food. This is by far my favorite restaurant in town. The bahn mi is delicious and fresh and comes with amazing pho broth. Also great selection of drinks. And the service couldn’t be more friendly and inviting. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or drinks!
… moreDallas Nichols
The pork Bánh mì on the lunch menu is outstanding! Full of fresh flavor. I also had the non alcoholic jasmine honey tea which was excellent.
… moreJessica Baer
I loved the old Perle and the new Perle Bar is even better. We had bahn mi and catfish vermicelli and both were so so so so excellent. My martini was perfection and I cannot wait to go back. It is the best restaurant open for lunch in Oakland. Truly. I love the vibe also- simple, calming, and unpretentious. The people are equally wonderful. Do not sleep on Perle Bar!
… moreCJ T
We were looking for a coffee and decided to stop here to try the brunch. The food was deliciously amazing, it was a special prix fixe menu for Easter. Service is great. One thing I’d like to see improving is the tables outside; with such amazing dishes, it is below expectations to have these tables that take so much dirt. Either change the tables or put table cloth please.
… moreAmanda Kent Benjamin
Came here for lunch and love it! Shaking Beef salad was especially fantastic. Also had the Coconut Curry chicken bowl which was great. Don’t sleep on the mango and strawberry “sinh to” drinks… very yum!
… moreJustin Snider
Came for blues brunch and was quite impressed. Great food and a good value for $35. The citrus supreme salad was huge and loved the shrimp Louis.
Very nice wine bar with great food. Really enjoyed the devilled eggs and tartare with bone marrow. Only issue is the wines are all pretty pricey. Would love it if there some sub-$10 glasses.
… morewilfred francis
Perle is an excellent place to have brunch! They were so accommodating for a larger birthday by adding another table to fit the reservation.
The food is excellent. I was able to order the deep fried oysters with deviled eggs as my first course along with a croque madam. I am extra interested in their burger for my next visit that comes with a small cup of French onion soup! The oyster shooters were also fresh and delicious as expected. They have a variety of mimosas to choose from!
The live music is pretty awesome as well especially for a Sunday brunch. Ideally you want to set your brunch time as early as possible to avoid the rush especially if you have a larger party.
The only drawback in my opinion would be the parking situation as there is a farmers market that happens in the area at the same time on Sundays. Just get there early enough to get your parking and you should be fine!
… moreScott P. Hu
A jewel in the Montclair Village!
My wife and I came here for our weekly date night after spotting it during the farmers market. It’s definitely more than a wine bar… there was ample seating and got a table right away.
Food wise, the menu is creative, yet not outlandish. There’s a great selection of wines to try and fantastic in-house cocktails.
We ordered the salad to share along with the mushroom ragout. Salad was amazing… the ragout was good, but I probably wouldn’t order it again. The Beef Tartar with Bone Marrow was great!
If you find yourself in Montclair Village, we would highly recommend this spot!
… moreCinde Salazar
Been here a couple of times prior. Everything was delicious, except for the wagyu steak, good flavor but the meat was a little tough, thus the star drop. Some of my faves… deviled eggs topped with fried oysters & caviar, bone marrow with beef tartare & caviar, mussels in saffron broth, and the Berkshire pork chop (oh, so yummy)!! Service was impeccable as always!
… moreLarry R
A hidden gem in “mountains”! To the point French inspired cuisine, all prepared with love and delicious! Great deviled eggs and escargot, mains are large and delicious. Remember to get bread is you ordering mussels, dipping is mouthwatering!
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