Cafe Monet — Restaurant in Millburn

I recently held an after wedding brunch for many of my wedding guests who stayed over. I chose Café Monet because I had read some good reviews! However, I would like to sharply differ with anyone that wrote anything positive about this establishment! The owner was unbelievably nasty. He had one waitress and himself for over 40 guests!! Half the guests had finished their meals before the other guests had been served!! The menu was to include an arugula salad with pear, brie, pistachio and chicken. The dish served had no pears, no pistachios and the chicken was overcooked! The entrees were supposed to be accompanied by fruit, cheeses and croissants and rolls! No cheeses at all were offered, and they didn’t even provide whole croissants and rolls! They simply cut up a few and stuck them on a plate. The fruit consisted of about four bite sized pieces of fruit on skewers. Additionally, there was supposed to be a selection of coffee, iced tea, lemonade and non alcoholic Virgin Mary’s. Only coffee and plain tomato juice and water were displayed on the restaurant counter. When I complained, the owner curtly replied that the guests should have asked for them!! I guess he thought they were clairvoyant! And he offered a literal spoonful of the creme brûlée as dessert for each guest. In total, with a forced twenty percent tip plus tax he charged us over $2,000!!!! He completely ruined the end of what should have been a very happy occasion. I feel beyond swindled and...

First of all let me say that I’ve never been to a true French restaurant in my life. It was a fortuitous impromptu dinner that brought me here. It was a revelation to dine here. The main reason is that all patrons and servers shared and understood that a Saturday night repast had no business being harried. Nor did it need to be unreasonable in price. I enjoyed a fantastic Hanger Steak 🥩 with frittes 🍟 and fresh young salad 🥗 leaves. The whole plate was abundantly flavored and proportionately just. The owner and chef hand-delivered all his creations. At first, I didn’t realize this because of his humility… nice touch and a great look. Anyway, enjoy this gem 💎 if you wish to tarry a while and enjoy your company and the culinary stylings.

J'ai dû revenir en arrière et voir si l'expérience culinaire magique était aussi bonne que ma première visite en avril de cette année. C'était. Merci à l'excellent service et à l'excellent travail du chef. Magnifique et...

1st time here, and we loved it. The quality was above average, good enough portions, I can eat so good enough means its good enough. The egg, goat cheese, and tomato omelet was so simple and delicious. It's Sunday so I had two dishes. The Frenchtoast made from croissant was so good, that this alone will make me come back, tons of fresh fruit. Daughter had all of her Frenchtoast, and my wife cleaned off the plate and loved her quiche. Don't expect a meat heavy breakfast. I had to ask for a side of Canadian bacon. Received 2 pieces and wasn't impressed with the portions of anything, but it was good enough. 1st bight, and I knew I was going to really enjoy the meal. Great food, simple, delicious, and will be worth coming back for. Hot latte on this cold morning was...