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    CAVA

    3.5 (104 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Bea R.

    When you need something quick, tasty, and healthy, you can't go wrong with CAVA. I've been to a lot of locations - Paramus (my usual go-to), Wayne, and Edgewater. Today was my first time visiting the Ramsey location and I'm mad that I didn't come sooner. I came on a Monday afternoon and the place was poppin'. Most tables were filled and there was a constant flow of people coming in and out. First of all... the SERVICE? It was like day and night compared to Paramus! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with smiles and warmth. Every employee that helped make my order were so friendly and polite, including the cashier and manager. They were very generous with portions and packed my bowl to the top! I was actually shocked because the Paramus employees are nothing like this... sorry, but it goes to show how much customer service goes a long way. I was also impressed by the cleanliness and organization. The counter/ordering area, drinks station, tables, and trash area were all fairly clean. The toppings, proteins, dips, greens, and grains were fully stocked. They have a designated area for mobile orders, which they kept up with. They seem to be prepared to handle large crowds and rush hours, so kudos to them! Once again... this is like day and night compared to Paramus. I ordered my usual: super greens, brown rice, tzatziki sauce, roasted eggplant, crazy feta dip, grilled chicken, corn, pickled onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cabbage slaw, feta cheese, and pita crisps all topped with Greek vinaigrette dressing. My bowl was delicious and flavorful! Toppings were so fresh and the chicken was well seasoned. And you can't forget to wash down your meal with one of their refreshing drinks! Today I went with their strawberry citrus and lemonade. Hmmmm I guess I can make a sacrifice... driving through Route 17 aka a hell hole... just to get a better CAVA experience? I think yes. I didn't mean for this review to sound like I'm bashing on Paramus LOL... but I'm just impressed with the Ramsey location. Great job!

    Donna P.

    Cava has delicious fresh food. The salads and all the options you can get are many. The place was clean, staff was great. They have the best drinks. Can't wait to return. I just wish they had one in Monmouth County.

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    Alexis A.

    I love Cava's bowl/pita options. They have many healthy, delicious options to pick from. The food bar station is always clean and the line moves very fast, almost too fast lol. The service is okay. The line servers always move very fast and I understand but it can be a bit overwhelming when you're faced with many delicious choices. My tried and true Cava order is a grain and greens bowl. It contains; white rice, splendid greens, red pepper hummus, crazy feta dip, tzatziki dip, grilled chicken, roasted corn, Persian cucumbers, marinated tomatoes, feta cheese, pickled onions, Kalamata olives, Greek dressing and lemon herb tahini dressing. I know, it sounds like a lot but I promise it is worth trying! My only gripe is they always forget to give you the free side of pita. I would recommend trying Cava and creating your own go to bowl but don't forget to ask for your free side of warm pita!

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    Kiki P.

    I have no words. This location is very inconsistent. Last week they forgot the dressing for 4 meals. I contacted customer service and they gave me a partial refund. This week I ordered 5 meals for delivery, all with dressing and they sent 3 dressings. We also ordered broccoli in 4 of the meals and it was barely a sprinkle. Finally, ordered the crazy feta and it wasn't even a tablespoon full. Probably won't order from this location again unless they improve.

    Spicy greens plus lamb meatballs was excellent!
    Edward K.

    Am I bit casual with the five stars? Perhaps. But the thing is, my wife and I were hungry after watching a school play and 20 minutes later we were full. Cava is clean, bright, and modern. The staff were friendly and professional. My wife had a chicken and brown rice bowl and I had the spicy greens bowl plus spicy lamb meatballs. The texture and flavor were excellent. Just the right level of spice for me, which would be the high side of medium. This is my kind of healthy and fast casual restaurant.

    Paid $17 for this order and the bowl was MAYBE half full if being generous. Asked for Arugula, Brown Rice, Tzatziki, Tzatziki, Spicy Lamb Meatballs, Salt-Brined Pickles, Pickled Onions, Tomato + Cucumber, Persian Cucumber, Pita Crisps, Skhug, Skhug, Free Side Pita Honestly good for you Cava Group representatives Ted, Ike, Dimitri, and Brett for ensuring the best bang for buck to satisfy your fluffy EOY bonuses!

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    3 years ago

    Great service! Great Food! Workers always have smiling faces. I would recommend the Ramsey location

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    Great new place! Like a Mediterranean chipotle. Friendly staff that has improved since they opened. Will continue coming here for sure.

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    This place is awesome and Thomas is the man! Go-to spot for healthy stuff that actually tastes good! 6 stars if I could.

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    Store has amazing food and great staff, would definitely make this a regular spot for me and the family!

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    Greek City Restaurant

    Greek City Restaurant

    3.9
    (339 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Greek City is still in my rotation and not going anywhere. It's still BYOB, they give you amazing…read moreolive oil and kalamata olives at the table and the food is good. We had the octopus appetizer this time and a large Greek salad with grilled calamari. Such a refreshing, delicious dinner to share. Lots of chargrilled octopus, sliced up to eat and dressed with parsley, capers, lemon and olive oil. Ugh, so good. Drizzle more of that awesome table EVOO for even more yumminess. The large Greek salad is...large. It's well balanced, has mild feta and we got it all topped with grilled calamari (for an added $9). It's a good value as you get plenty of calamari (vs ordering an app of calamari). Dinner ends with complementary Greek cookies - kourabiedes. Bring cash app they charge a credit card fee (my only gripe here). We bright home a gyro platter to go and our server timed the order perfectly so it came out right when we were about to leave.

    THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Excellent Greek pitas and platters. ++++ Chicken Souvlaki Platter - Platter was spaceship MASSSSSIVE and included a salad, 2 slices of lemon potatoes, pita bread and tzatziki sauce. The chicken souvlaki was surprisingly moist and tender and quite delicious. ++++ Lamb Souvlaki Platter - Huge like the Chicken Souvlaki and the lamb meat was very tender and tasty. It was $2 more than the other platters, but definitely worth the extra few bucks. ++++ Gyro Pita - Huge pita with 2 slices of lemon potatoes on a plate. There was plenty of gyro meat inside along with the typical Greek pita ingredients. ++++ Almond Cookies - This was complimentary after our meal. They were OK and had a lot of powdered sugar on it, but free IS free. ++++ All of the pitas and platters were reasonably priced. Pitas were about $13 and platters were $18-20. + Restaurant is very spacious with plenty of tables and huge booths + Restaurant is very clean, organized and nicely decorated. + Restaurant is part of a strip mall so there are plenty of parking spaces outside + Food arrived very quickly. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Service was a bit blah at the start. ---- We were the 1st customers on a Saturday late morning. Unlike other customers, we didn't get much of a greeting, so womp womp. The waiters were a bit more cordial as our meal wore on. Someone whom looked like the manager wasn't very friendly at all though. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We were the 1st customers shortly after opening at 11:30 AM on a Saturday. Slowly other customers began trickling in, but there was PLENTY of space inside still.

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    Varka Estiatorio

    Varka Estiatorio

    4.0
    (589 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$

    Had a Mother's Day reservation at Varka Estiatorio for a girls' dinner and everything was…read moreoutstanding from start to finish. Even though the restaurant was packed for the holiday, they seated us right on time, which immediately set the tone for a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious -- we had drinks, appetizers including the lobster gyro app , eggplant chips and salmon and tuna with avocado sashimi app were all divine! The porkchops for dinner along with sea bass were excellent , and cheesecake and backlava were filling and tasty. Every dish was incredible. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere was just as impressive: lovely décor, an energetic vibe, a large bar area, plenty of parking, and both indoor and outdoor seating. While the outdoor space looked great, the indoor ambiance really stood out and made the experience feel extra special. Service, food, and atmosphere were all top-notch. I can't wait to return!

    I've been dining at your restaurant for approximately eight years, and last Friday evening was the…read morefirst time I've left feeling disappointed -- which is why I felt it was worth sharing. I ordered the Chilean sea bass and was genuinely surprised by the preparation. It's such a prime piece of fish, but the heavy onion and tomato topping completely overpowered it. Unfortunately, the onion was still raw, which made the dish even more difficult to enjoy. It felt like the quality of the fish was lost beneath the garnish. The scallops were similarly confusing. Pairing seared scallops with a version of eggplant parmesan didn't feel cohesive, and the flavors competed rather than complemented one another. As for the appetizers, they fell flat. The hamachi lacked brightness and flavor, and the ground tuna and salmon quenelles did not taste particularly fresh. I do want to emphasize that the service was excellent, as it always has been, and the restaurant remains beautiful, clean, and well maintained. That consistency is part of why I've been a loyal guest for so many years. I'm sharing this because I care about the restaurant and hope this was simply an off night. I look forward to returning and experiencing the level of quality I've come to expect. Tell the chef to really taste the food and not ever send anything that isn't up to par for the reputation that Varka has maintained for many many years

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    Allendale Mediterranean Grill & Cafe

    Allendale Mediterranean Grill & Cafe

    4.2
    (157 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Came here with my mother and sister one day for lunch. Food was wonderful. The hummus and pita…read morebread was amazing! The service was a little slow, but I think it's because there was one woman running the show. She was very friendly and nice.

    OUTSTANDING Restaurant!!! A Must go-to spot. One-of-a-kind…read moreMediterranean restaurant. The food and the staff are amazing. Warm, friendly and so accommodating. BYOB and also has outdoor seating. Food has a turkish sensibility. We have gone here 3 times and here is our food review. Falafel is cooked to perfection, crispy outside and soft inside.NOT greasy at all. Filling is mixed with delicous herbs giving a green tinge. Oh-so good! Lentil soup is light, gently and perfectly spiced. Not thick, a lovely puree. Cold Turkish Salad. So fresh and refreshing. Served cold. It is a Turkish version of ratatouille of a sort. Vegetables are cooked nicely and still have a little bite to them. The spices are on point. Unique and special dish. Shish Twood (Chicken Kabab) The best we have EVER eaten. Large pieces of chicken that are so wonderfully spiced (but not spicy). So moist and tender. Rice is amazing. Again so flavorful! They sometimes have bulgar which is equally delicous (my favorite). A special item that is rarely found in restaurants. Chicken Shawarma. Similar spices to the Kabob, small pieces of moist and tender chicken. Not dry like is often found at other places. Kufta Kubob. Mix of minced lamb and beef, again perfectly seasoned and grilled. Moist and delicious. Great yogurt sauce on the side. Thick and flavorful. Kufta Kabab Pan with tomato sauce. Same meat mix as the Kabob except in is a large,round patty and is underneath a light tomato sauce. Lamb Chops. So delicous! Tender and moist and perfectly cooked to medium as requested. Generous serving. Another perfectly spiced dinner. Mixed Grill. Kufta kabab, chicken kabab, and steak. The steak was delicous..tender and moist. Generous serving and a nice way to sample everything. Pistaschio & Banana Pudding. Homemade and a "don't miss dessert"! Thick and creamy and oh-so-good! Not too sweet. Really special.

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    EONS Stix

    EONS Stix

    3.9
    (76 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Eons Stix is a solid option if you're looking for a quick, customizable meal with a healthier feel…read more The concept reminds me a bit of Chipotle, but with gyros and Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. There are plenty of ways to build your meal exactly how you like it, which is both a strength and, at times, a challenge. The food was good, though the portions felt a little small considering the price point. One thing to keep in mind is that the line can grow quickly, especially during peak lunch hours. Because there are so many customization options, ordering can take a while when it's busy. If you're short on time, ordering ahead through the app is probably the way to go. That said, I enjoyed my meal and appreciated that it felt like a healthier alternative to many other fast-casual options. Fresh ingredients, lots of choices, and good flavors make it worth a visit.

    i had mixed feelings about this restaurant. the food was delicious, however i do think the portion…read moresize was not favorable to the cost. i got a chance to try a few new things on my bowl that i haven't had before, like chickpeas, squash, & zucchini, but despite me really enjoying my bowl, i wasn't a fan of how inconsistent the portion sizes were. two returning guests came shortly after us & had their bowls stacked, meanwhile, it seemed as if they were a bit more stingy with our bowls. i came with a guest and he purchased a shrimp bowl for $20 after tax. that's really expensive, specifically bc there were only 5 shrimps on the stick. i wouldn't return to this location but i'd consider trying one closer to home.

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    Custom bowl with steak, gîtante beans, beet salad, additional veggies, garlic spread, and hot sauce

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