BLU, Montclair, NJ

[shopgirl]

I'm reading mixed reviews on this BYO place. Has anyone here been lately?
Thanks.

[Curlz]

If the salmon tartare with smoked ice cream (yes, you just read that correctly) is available, GET. IT.
I'm not even a salmon fan and I love this dish! I've had it as part of the tasting menu.

[juman23]

Blu is in my top 5 of NJ restaurants. I remember the scallops and truffle risotto to be one of the best meals i've had all year. Awesome.

[Striver]

Blu is fine. Among Montclair BYOs, I personally prefer Fascino (Italian), Passione (French), and Culinariane, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with Blu - very reasonably priced, too.

[Curlz]

Agree that Fascino is also worth the trip, but it's also a lot more expensive than Blu. And I have to respectfully disagree about Culinariane...went and really wasn't WOWed by the food or the service. Oh, wait--I did say WOW when we got the bill...

I get WOWed at Blu every time--and for a LOT less $! Seriously--I think the chef/owner of Blu (also of Next Door) is putting out phenomenally creative and delicious food for ridiculously inexpensive prices. Best bet--go to Blu and do the tasting menu, which at last check was running around $50pp for 4-5 courses. Fantastic food AND it's a bargain!

[Curlz]

I'd love to know where you're reading recent 'mixed' reviews...Blu is a wonderful restaurant (okay, so it's my favorite in NJ); the food is fantastic and creative, and it's probably the best bargain in the tri-state area. My opinion is make a reservation (you'll need one), grab one of your favorite bottles of wine, and GO!

[taylor04]

Agree 100%. My favorite restaurant by far in this state. Next Door is fantastic as well (same Chef, "next door" to Blu.)