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Address: 98 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 746-0789
Website: http://walnutstreetkitchennj.com/
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Located near the Walnut Street Station in Montclair, NJ, Walnut Street Kitchen is your neighborhood BYOB restaurant bringing you comforting yet fresh dishes.
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Michele Rhee
TLDR: amazing food, especially the salads, want to come back and eat everything on the menu
Longer version: I was in the mood for something a little different, and the menu at Walnut Street Kitchen called to me. I knew I wanted the Filipino chicken kebabs and snap pea salad, and then there were two specials that stood out—potatchos and a winter citrus salad. We made a meal out of small plates/appetizers and were completely filled up.
Every dish was better than the last, and each bite was amazing. The salads/vegetables were incredible, and I LOVED the chicken kebabs while my husband (who doesn’t love fish roe) devoured the potatchos special (which was liberally sprinkled with roe). We haven’t even gotten to the entrees yet, but I have my eye on several dishes lol.
We also got the Thai tea tea-ramisu for dessert, and omg, we need to come back and try everything on the dessert menu. I’m sad we haven’t been here sooner.
The decor is cute; the atmosphere is welcoming; and it’s just a lovely local place that I wish more people knew about. Highly recommend.
Edit: oh the owner/chef Beverly stopped by to chat, and she’s LOVELY. She talked about her food inspiration and how she organizes the menu to make sure people always have something they want to try next. Warm, welcoming, and absolutely a delight. Just cannot recommend enough.
Edit 2: eep, we didn’t get to try the bagel bread pudding (which they make with their own bagels), but they send us home with a bag of bagels!! Seriously, if you’re not eating here, you’re missing out.
… moreLonger version: I was in the mood for something a little different, and the menu at Walnut Street Kitchen called to me. I knew I wanted the Filipino chicken kebabs and snap pea salad, and then there were two specials that stood out—potatchos and a winter citrus salad. We made a meal out of small plates/appetizers and were completely filled up.
Every dish was better than the last, and each bite was amazing. The salads/vegetables were incredible, and I LOVED the chicken kebabs while my husband (who doesn’t love fish roe) devoured the potatchos special (which was liberally sprinkled with roe). We haven’t even gotten to the entrees yet, but I have my eye on several dishes lol.
We also got the Thai tea tea-ramisu for dessert, and omg, we need to come back and try everything on the dessert menu. I’m sad we haven’t been here sooner.
The decor is cute; the atmosphere is welcoming; and it’s just a lovely local place that I wish more people knew about. Highly recommend.
Edit: oh the owner/chef Beverly stopped by to chat, and she’s LOVELY. She talked about her food inspiration and how she organizes the menu to make sure people always have something they want to try next. Warm, welcoming, and absolutely a delight. Just cannot recommend enough.
Edit 2: eep, we didn’t get to try the bagel bread pudding (which they make with their own bagels), but they send us home with a bag of bagels!! Seriously, if you’re not eating here, you’re missing out.
Lauren Cox
I ate at Walnut Street Kitchen twice in one week and had two very different experiences.
My family of four first ate here on Saturday, 12/20, and the experience was incredible. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, bread, soup, and Mom’s lumpia. Everything was delicious and our servers went above and beyond. It was such a positive visit that we decided to return and spend our Christmas Eve dinner here.
Unfortunately, our Christmas Eve experience was completely different.
We waited about five minutes just to be seated because all the servers were in the kitchen. After being seated, we ordered both appetizers and mains at the same time, but after an hour only half of our starters had arrived. A couple seated around the same time as us actually requested their check about 15 minutes before their entrées finally arrived, nearly two hours after ordering.
We also noticed portion differences from our first visit. We ordered the same bread plate and Brussels sprouts as on Saturday but received drastically smaller portions. On Saturday, we were given three different kinds of bread with multiple pieces of each. On Christmas Eve, we received just one type of bread and six small pieces total, while we saw other tables receiving full bread baskets.
By the time our entrées arrived, almost two hours had passed. The two meatloaf dishes were cold, and the two $40 specials looked thrown together and did not feel worth the price (more like $25 in quality and portion).
Overall, our first visit was wonderful, but our Christmas Eve dinner was extremely disappointing. I truly hope our second experience was an exception, because the inconsistency in service, portion sizes, and food quality was hard to overlook.
… moreMy family of four first ate here on Saturday, 12/20, and the experience was incredible. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, bread, soup, and Mom’s lumpia. Everything was delicious and our servers went above and beyond. It was such a positive visit that we decided to return and spend our Christmas Eve dinner here.
Unfortunately, our Christmas Eve experience was completely different.
We waited about five minutes just to be seated because all the servers were in the kitchen. After being seated, we ordered both appetizers and mains at the same time, but after an hour only half of our starters had arrived. A couple seated around the same time as us actually requested their check about 15 minutes before their entrées finally arrived, nearly two hours after ordering.
We also noticed portion differences from our first visit. We ordered the same bread plate and Brussels sprouts as on Saturday but received drastically smaller portions. On Saturday, we were given three different kinds of bread with multiple pieces of each. On Christmas Eve, we received just one type of bread and six small pieces total, while we saw other tables receiving full bread baskets.
By the time our entrées arrived, almost two hours had passed. The two meatloaf dishes were cold, and the two $40 specials looked thrown together and did not feel worth the price (more like $25 in quality and portion).
Overall, our first visit was wonderful, but our Christmas Eve dinner was extremely disappointing. I truly hope our second experience was an exception, because the inconsistency in service, portion sizes, and food quality was hard to overlook.
Ivy colon
This place has been the talk of the town for quite some time, and it is easy to see why. The quality and love of this food truly shines through with every plate.
Starting out with the incredible apps, the bread service is a must! Also, the brussels sprouts and meatballs were out of this world.
The pasta was nothing short of extraordinary, home made cavatelli pasta, whipped ricotta with a little heat, perfection! The steak
Was an absolute dream, and came with a side of crispy potatoes with a sauce on top that I absolutely could’ve taken a bath in!
Last but not least the phenomenal chai tiramisu and cardamom olive oil cake. Wow! And check out the dim sum on Sundays !
… moreStarting out with the incredible apps, the bread service is a must! Also, the brussels sprouts and meatballs were out of this world.
The pasta was nothing short of extraordinary, home made cavatelli pasta, whipped ricotta with a little heat, perfection! The steak
Was an absolute dream, and came with a side of crispy potatoes with a sauce on top that I absolutely could’ve taken a bath in!
Last but not least the phenomenal chai tiramisu and cardamom olive oil cake. Wow! And check out the dim sum on Sundays !
wes
Wasn’t super pleased with my experience during their dumpling event on Sunday. We waited over an hour for our food, which I have to say, unfortunately, was not worth it. The menu certainly had good ideas and potential, but it just didn’t hit. Open to being proven wrong if there’s something I’m missing, though. Wish y’all success.
… moreAngelina Diamond
My husband picked this place because it’s literally two steps from the train station. First time here and what a pleasant surprise. The meatball appetizer was amazing! The meatballs were moist and bursting with flavor and the red sauce was incredible! I ordered the pumpkin ravioli, sliced potatoes in short rib ragu, it was the perfect bite, perfect amount of ragu and bits of short rib, absolutely a “must order”! The cardamom olive oil cake was such a treat and an excellent cake! Will definitely return soon!
… moreAnt
Management/ownership should be absolutely embarrassed. The biggest dining date in the country 2/14 and it was a joke from when we stepped inside.
7:00 reservation, sat at 7:15, got menus at 7:25. Waitress asked us 3 times if we wanted a dessert menu after already asking for a check.
Severely understaffed and managed.
The ambiance was quiet, awkward. There was a time where not one table had something to eat. Very bizarre.
Food was actually great, a style you don’t find often. Kudos to the chef and staff.
I have 0 desire to ever come back.
… more7:00 reservation, sat at 7:15, got menus at 7:25. Waitress asked us 3 times if we wanted a dessert menu after already asking for a check.
Severely understaffed and managed.
The ambiance was quiet, awkward. There was a time where not one table had something to eat. Very bizarre.
Food was actually great, a style you don’t find often. Kudos to the chef and staff.
I have 0 desire to ever come back.
Natalie Fontana
My husband and I dined here for a day-after Valentine’s celebration. Our 7:00 reservation allowed us to be seated right away. The playlist was stellar. It was all the music I grew up listening to as a kid, and it made me feel at home.
McKenzie was our server and she was incredibly professional, kind, and attentive. The menu has so many great choices, but the specials shouldn’t be slept on either!
Here’s what we had:
Appetizers:
-Brussels sprouts salad with sliced apple, marinated feta, roasted squash, candied pecans, quinoa and tossed in a vinaigrette
– Kabocha squash ravioli in a braised beef and peanut ragu, crispy eggplant and a peanut-green bean crumble.
Entrées:
-Flat iron steak in a mustard-sherry au poive sauce, carmelized onions, and potato churritos
-Fresh cavatelli in an escargot sauce, shelled escargot, topped with a parsley butter crumb
– Side of sautéed wild mushrooms with sage and citrus
Dessert:
-Orange and cardamom olive oil cake, assorted coffee and tea.
The food was stunning. Every bite was a hit and truly made with love. Such thoughtful flavor combinations and interesting applications, all the while cooked perfectly. We had the opportunity to speak with Beverly, and we learned so much about her passions for the industry and the pride she has for the products she creates. We will certainly be back again and again!
… moreMcKenzie was our server and she was incredibly professional, kind, and attentive. The menu has so many great choices, but the specials shouldn’t be slept on either!
Here’s what we had:
Appetizers:
-Brussels sprouts salad with sliced apple, marinated feta, roasted squash, candied pecans, quinoa and tossed in a vinaigrette
– Kabocha squash ravioli in a braised beef and peanut ragu, crispy eggplant and a peanut-green bean crumble.
Entrées:
-Flat iron steak in a mustard-sherry au poive sauce, carmelized onions, and potato churritos
-Fresh cavatelli in an escargot sauce, shelled escargot, topped with a parsley butter crumb
– Side of sautéed wild mushrooms with sage and citrus
Dessert:
-Orange and cardamom olive oil cake, assorted coffee and tea.
The food was stunning. Every bite was a hit and truly made with love. Such thoughtful flavor combinations and interesting applications, all the while cooked perfectly. We had the opportunity to speak with Beverly, and we learned so much about her passions for the industry and the pride she has for the products she creates. We will certainly be back again and again!
B Schubs
What a find. Gourmet food with down to earth, caring service, relaxed atmosphere and unexpected combinations of flavors. Delicious desserts too. Best meal in Montclair ever. Beats the pants off most of the restaurants on the other side of town. Can not wait to go back
… moreAngelo Reyes
We celebrated my fiancee’s birthday here. I planned a 20 guests dinner to surprise her. Beverly was amazing. She and her staff are professional. Our servers helped me decorate and did a great job. The evening went amazing, the food was delicious, the ambiance was private and cozy, the service was great and so polite. Our guests loves all the meals. My fiancee loved it!!! And, she said yes!!!
Yes, we got engaged here that night also. It was perfect.
I want to thank Beverly and her staff for the great help and service. We wish you many years of business and prosperity.
… moreYes, we got engaged here that night also. It was perfect.
I want to thank Beverly and her staff for the great help and service. We wish you many years of business and prosperity.
Maggie Callahan
My BIL & SIL had their baby shower here and the food was magnificent! The environment is comfortable and cozy. The servers were friendly and informative. I can’t wait to go back for a date night!
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