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Name: Common Lot
Address: 27 Main Street, Millburn, NJ, United States, 07041
Telephone: (973) 467-0494
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Common Lot

4.5

613 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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A place for family and friends to gather and share great food and conversation. The restaurant is elegant but unpretentious, creating a minimalist but convivial environment. Seating options are the main dining room, with its view to the buzz of the open kitchen; the upstairs Chef's Library, featuring Ehren’s extensive collection of cookbooks; or the four-seat “Kitchen Pass” with its intimate perspective on meal preparation (note Kitchen pass reservations are only by phone or email, and 48 hours notice is required for specific dietary requirements) The food is contemporary and reflects Ehren and Nadine's international experience, training and dedication to the craft of cooking: seasonal flavors, locally foraged produce and fresh ingredients made with exceptional care and resulting in cosmopolitan dishes.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 467-0494
Website
http://www.commonlot.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ehren Ryan

Location
27 Main Street Millburn, NJ 07041
Neighborhood
Millburn
Cross street
Essex Street
Parking details
public parking lot across the street
Additional
BYO Liquor

French Onion Dip$10.00
mixed herbs, olive oil, tortilla
Daily Sashimi
with accompaniments
- MP
Twice Cooked Pork Belly$13.00
sweet chili and soy glaze, scallions
Roasted Sunchokes$12.00
sunchoke puree, hazelnut gremolata, salad greens
Seared Tofu$12.00
chilli and coconut sauce, almond & wild rice crust, herb salad
Wagyu Beef Tartar$15.00
Vietnamese dressing, egg yolk, thai basil, fried shallot
Duck Liver Parfait$13.00
seasonal fruits, brown sugar 'granola' marigold, sourdough
Roasted Brussel Sprouts$12.00
fermented shiitake caramel, sesame, spiced pumpkin seeds, shiso
Roasted Bone Marrow$14.00
shiitake and onion jam sourdough
Mast Stock poached Shrimp$13.00
vietnamese dressing, chilli, daikon, thai basil, peanuts

Bigs

Roasted Kabocha Squash$28.00
wheat berries, pan fried shiitakes, spiced pumpkin seeds, black truffle puree
Venison Tri Tip$38.00
celery root puree, hazelnuts, compressed pear, maitake mushroom, spiced jus
Pan Roasted Branzino Fillet$30.00
fingerling potatoes, spinach, smoked creme fraiche, preserved lemon gel, chive oil
Pan Roasted Ocean Trout$32.00
swiss char, carrot sauce, fig oil, trout roe
Whole Suckling Pig ' Porchetta'$35.00
Creamed Cabbage, apples and vanilla puree, mustard sage jus

Shared Mains for Two

In House, Dry-Aged Ribeye (30+ Days)$84.00
potato gratin, grilled green beans & almonds, mixed green salad
12 Hour Braised Lamb Shoulder 'San Choy Bow' Style$88.00
house made Kimchi, sweet pickled cucumber, shredded lettuce, oyster and soy dressing, bao buns
Pan Roasted Marketfish
peanut and coconut curry, shiitake, boo toy, jasmine rice, charred pickled shishitos
- MP

Drinks

Homemade Sodas and Lemonade$4.00
please ask for daily flavors
Sodas$3.00
Coca Cola, Coca Cola Diet
Saratoga
still or sparkling water
- 800ml$6.00
French Press Coffee from No. Six Depot
from No. Six Depot Massachusetts / The Sun Also Rises, The Notes from the Underground, Guatemalan Swiss Water Decaf
- Small Pot (1-2 Cups)$4.00
Pot of Loose Leaf Tea$4.00
Please ask for special menu

Dessert

Brown Butter and Walnut Bar$12.00
walnut streusel, figs, mascarpone-fig leaf semifreddo
Griddled Banana Bread$12.00
coconut – lime cremeux, macadamia coconut tuile
Spiced Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00
smoked pepita brittle, caramelized milk, chocolate ice cream
Poached Meringue$10.00
red currant & pear jam, poached pear, tea & sequel consommé
Seasonal Tart for Two
- MP

What 613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food was good. Appetizers were great. On the advice of the waiter we ordered 3 and ordered the lamb for 2. The entre was way too much meat especially after ordering 3 apps. Little else besides meat. Normal portion of the yogurt sauce, normal bread ( costs a $1 more for additional bread which seems like nickel and dime compared to the price of the meal). We took home left overs but will end up throwing lamb out. There was really a lack of vegetable dishes or sides. Overall we wish they had more choices in sides and veggies & better proportions but the food was tasty.
S
Shebes
Yosemite
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner in a lovely atmosphere. Great staff, look forward to coming again.
O
Oversaucedfish
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was very good. My wife and I shared the marketprice fish. was covered with a plethora of sauce. Literally it felt that I was eating sauce with my fish. We probable left over half the fish. The appetizers were excellent.
G
Greg
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about Common Lot significantly exceeded our expectations. The starters, main course and desert were perfectly prepared and very tasty. The head waiter was knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to. We will definitely go to the Common Lot again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
Birthday dinner
LJ
LadyJ
New York Area
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Common lot did not disappoint! This was my first time dining here and it was delicious. The unexpected combination of ingredients were delightful. I look forward to returning for dinner next time.
MH
MatthewH
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Overall a good place, but I would not recommend Lunch. They only offer Tapas which as mostly small plates. I think they could have offered better lunch items. The lunch items we did order were very good.
GF
GeorgeF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Careful attention to crucial details. How do they get ALL the bones out of a trout fillet? Amazing.
L
Lynda
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Deliciously different from everything else in the area!
D
Dustydiamond
Edmonton
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2019
overall5food3service4ambience5
I would definitely recommend Common Lot based on our previous experiences, however, we ordered the Ribeye Steak sharing platter this time and unfortunately, it was pretty tough. Not something you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The green beans that accompanied the dish were not cooked quite enough although I appreciate this is a matter of taste. The starters were very good though.
CL
CarolL
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very friendly service. Beautiful decor.
B
Bill
Grand Rapids
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was wonderful, service and ambience good as well. The manager or Maitre'd at the front was fabulous, warm and friendly, the moment we walked in he made us feel welcome and at home. Try the lamb or to ribeye for two, there were 4 of us and we split both big plates. Dessert was wonderful too. Highly recommend, try and get an outside table, or the library room upstairs if you want a quiet spot. We will be back for sure.
JH
JenniferH
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2019
overall5food5service3ambience3
Food was fantastic. Restaurant was very cold but the food made up for any minor imperfections
d
dboydy
New York Area
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
3rd time i've been here and i would definitely go back. Everyone was pleased with all the dishes we had and are keen to try others too. Nice/bright/spacious/modern space.
L
Laura
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and great service. It was a little noisy, but the atmosphere was great. It’s better than most of the restaurants in NYC, and the Asian fusion dishes are surprisingly amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The service was excellent and the food was wonderful! Thanks for a great night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Really cool addition to the Millburn dining scene. Price point was a bit high given the portion size. But it was an overall enjoyable experience !
b
bones
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
2.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience2
I was there a long time ago when the restaurant was new and loved it. Never got back because I could never secure a reservation. I was so excited to finally find a date that worked and was very disappointed. the waiter was not very attentive, the shared appetizers were very good, but only one out of four liked their main dish. I will not be running back nor will my friends. I felt badly because they were never there and I was raving about the place. The wine we brought was excellent-thankful for that!
BM
BarbaraM
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was our first visit and will not be the last. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Beautiful space too.
D
Dolly3
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
No need to mention the quality nor taste of the food; it's ALWAYS marvelous! One small pet peeve....the restaurant is not overly accommodating to special requests. For example, at one visit we were limited to the number of wine glasses they would provide to our party despite the different wines we brought. And because the food is spectacular my dining partner and I always order different dishes in order to taste as many offerings as we can. To make it simpler, we asked if they would split the entrees on our plates, to which we were told NO.
RS
RomanticSpot
New York Area
147 reviews
vip
5.0
147 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cant wait to do the tasting table!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our 18th anniversary and had an outstanding meal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience all around!
SJ
SJA47
New York Area
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2019
overall2food2service1ambience3
We've eaten here at least 7 times. Food has never been consistent and this last time, the waiter didn't know at all the ingredients in the fish dish. Not only was it missing some ingredients, he didn't understand what we were saying. He misunderstood which plates we ordered as appetizers, one coming out 15-20 minutes AFTER the other appetizer. We wanted to give this place one more shot. FAIL.
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fantastic
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome. Everything was perfect.
E
Elemental
Philadelphia
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been coming to Millburn for Past 8 years for playhouse performances and this is by far my favorite place to eat. Been to almost every restaurant in town but keep coming back here.
FT
FirstTimer
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely well seasoned dishes from appetizers through desserts. Main courses, especially those designed for two, are quite large and could feed more if various appetizers ordered. The only thing frustrating is getting an open reservation - but now we see why.
NS
NissaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unreal food from start to finish, great portions, warm atmosphere!
MS
MarSH
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience4
Have been there for dinner and enjoyed it. This was the first time for lunch. The food was prepared well, but the proportions were very small. We ordered family style for the table, but we all laughed that we were starving within two hours of the meal.
SH
SusanH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, quality, innovation and variety. It does take 20 to 30 minutes for the entrees to arrive, plan accordingly. There were three of us, we ordered 4 smalls and each had an entree. We could have gone with just three smalls but they are all so intriguing and delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just remember to bring your own wine!!
DM
DeborahM
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and food. Prefer dining downstairs. Next time will book seats at chef bar.
B
Beauty99
Charleston
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
the food wasn't as good as the last time we visited a couple of years ago. the potato dumplings and branzino were stand-outs for me. we tried all of the apps and desserts which were ok. we also sat upstairs, which i don't think has as lovely an ambiance as downstairs, so we felt like outcasts, far away from all the pretty things going on downstairs. byob makes the restaurant more affordable, which is a good thing since the meat for two (both the rib eye and lamb shank)cost $90.
LF
LonnyF
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment we walked up to the restaurant we felt welcomed. The door was opened for us by the front of house. We had a cozy table facing the whole dining room and kitchen. The wait staff was so friendly and caring and bus boys were so thoughtful. The food was all delicious and every dish had some exuberant flavors. I can't wait to come back!
CB
CarolynB
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The shared main plates are always outstanding. We usually get the lamb shoulder, but we tried the market fish this time - it was red snapper. It was a huge price of fish served in the most incredible peanut and coconut curry sauce. Don’t let the curry turn you off- it was simply amazing. We cannot wait to return again!
G
Greg
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really amazing meal. Host from the begging was warm and friendly and service got better from there. Food was amazing - had most of the small plates and all were special. Rib eye and Crispy Wild Boar for mains were shared between 4. Will definitely be back.
a
adventuresindining
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal. For pictures, see @adventuresindining on insta.
SE
SimplyE
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2019
overall5food4service3ambience4
Beautifully presented food. Everything was delicious. We will be back!
AM
AleciaM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place around! The food is exquisite! I highly recommend going.
JB
JenniferB
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yet again the overall experience and food were above and beyond. Fabulous food that is truly a work of art as well. Would recommend and can’t wait to go back!

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Cross street
Essex Street
Neighborhood
Millburn
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
public parking lot across the street
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ehren Ryan
Additional
BYO Liquor

Website
http://www.commonlot.com/
Phone number
(973) 467-0494

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Smalls To Share

French Onion Dip$10.00

Daily Sashimi

Twice Cooked Pork Belly$13.00

Roasted Sunchokes$12.00

Seared Tofu$12.00

Wagyu Beef Tartar$15.00

Duck Liver Parfait$13.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Roasted Bone Marrow$14.00

Mast Stock poached Shrimp$13.00

Bigs

Roasted Kabocha Squash$28.00

Venison Tri Tip$38.00

Pan Roasted Branzino Fillet$30.00

Pan Roasted Ocean Trout$32.00

Whole Suckling Pig ' Porchetta'$35.00

Shared Mains for Two

In House, Dry-Aged Ribeye (30+ Days)$84.00

12 Hour Braised Lamb Shoulder 'San Choy Bow' Style$88.00

Pan Roasted Marketfish

Drinks

Homemade Sodas and Lemonade$4.00

Sodas$3.00

Saratoga

French Press Coffee from No. Six Depot

Pot of Loose Leaf Tea$4.00

Dessert

Brown Butter and Walnut Bar$12.00

Griddled Banana Bread$12.00

Spiced Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00

Poached Meringue$10.00

Seasonal Tart for Two

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