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    3.9 (362 reviews)
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    Cedars Combo
    Nate L.

    Another one of my go-tos in Northern New Jersey. Highly recommend this place for any occasion whether it be a party, get together or just a quick dinner. Cedars is a BYOB location with amazing hookah, amazing service and amazing food. It can be quiet during the day but very lively at night. I tend to get a table in the sunroom area as there is always a nice breeze and not as loud as inside. Everything about this place is great. French fries are always amazing, hookahs always lit and food is always delicious. They will help put your alcoholic beverages in ice buckets to keep it cold and will also provide shot glasses/ glass cups for hard alcohol. Cedars Combo: four different dips accompanied with a side of pita. All dips are very refreshing and packed with flavor. Fries: crispy, flavorful and never a disappointment Cedars Mixed grill: combo with filet mignon, kufta (ground beef) and chicken skewers on a pita with a side of rice or french fries. Make sure you ask for EXTRA garlic sauce Hookah: watermelon mint is always my go to

    Cedars Mixed Gril
    Janis A.

    Absolutely amazing!! Up from North Carolina, my big brother told me he was taking out to Lebanese for lunch. What an experience!! We had a blast smoking the blueberry mist hookah and the food was TO DIE FOR!! I let him order because he was in the know!! We started with a tabbouleh salad and then an appetizer plate of hummus, baba ghanouj, muhamara and labneh with pita. The best was a frozen, fresh, mint lemonade!! Be still my beating heart!! My brother ordered a mixed grill plate with shrimp, chicken, lamb chop, beef and kufta. Combine all these flavors and items together and it was heaven. We topped it off with a dessert for two and a Lebanese coffee!! What an experience. Lots of leftovers and no need need to have dinner tonight!! All thanks to my big bro!!

    Labneh Hummus Baba Ghanouj Muhamara
    Dena H.

    Cedars is always a fun time! We had a girls night here on a Saturday night. We made reservations for 9p and the music started at 10:30. There were two singers and a belly dancer. The food is always delicious here. Your ticket includes cold appetizers, hot appetizers, meat platter, and dessert. It is BYOB and you can also buy hookah.

    Watermelon with Mint Hookah (~$34)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Saturday Prix Fixe Menu (~$75/person + 20% gratuity): includes cold appetizers such as hummus, baba ghanouj, taboule, and kibbe neyeh; hot appetizers such as kibbeh, borak, spicy potato, and sujok; entrees including chicken and kufta kabab with rice Watermelon with Mint Hookah (~$34) Lemonade with Mint Pitcher (~$18) Aya's take: Cedars puts on great events on Fridays and Saturdays. We came by on a Saturday to celebrate a birthday. On Saturdays, they have live Arabic singers & a belly dancer. The food menu is set, so all you have to do is come and have a good time. You're honestly paying for the live entertainment because the food itself is good but definitely doesn't justify the price. Between the Prix Fixe, and any hookah or drinks you order, you're easily at $100+ per person. Nonetheless, being Lebanese, Cedars is authentic, super fun, and very accommodating of all party sizes.

    Ivette V.

    This is the second time I have been here and really enjoyed both experiences. Inside there was plenty of seating and they allow hookah inside. The waiter tended to us immediately and recommended I get the lamb chops which were delicious. The lamb was perfectly cooked and flavorful. It came with seasoned pita, rice, and a roasted tomato. This dish really was good. As I type this review I am making plans to return... seriously. The hookah was also good. They bring a large hookah which is perfect for bigger groups since the charcoal does not burn the tobacco as quickly as smaller ones do. They bring more than enough tips and have a variety of flavors to choose from. If you want good food give this place a try. Note: they also have an outdoor area which is heated and is livelier than the inside if you want a more eventful experience. Inside is more intimate. I'll definitely be back.

    Dip platter
    Lisa T.

    I came here a couple of months ago with a group of my girlfriends, and it was such a friendly experience. They accommodated all of our seating requests (we asked to switch tables about 3 times!). They also did a great job with respect to our food orders (they ensured we did not order TOO much food for the table or too LITTLE food). My favorite food item was by far the dip platter. I am quite sure I devoured the majority of it. I actually enjoyed that this was a BYOB atmosphere- because we were able to bring a bunch of our own bottles, and got to drink what we wanted, and the price we were willing to pay! No watered down drinks here! I really would love to return as soon as possible. I am excited to see what this place is like in a sort of "post-covid" era that we are now in.

    Hummus
    Paulina B.

    The food was absolutely amazing! Growing up close with a Lebanese family and this was one of the restaurants they suggested. It did not disappoint. For an app we got the hummus as pictured and the Lebanese sausages which I highly recommend. The flavor of the sausages was so authentic. For a meal I got the mixed grill which came with kefta (my favorite) steak and grilled chicken. I can not wait to go back. they also have a nice outdoor seating where you can enjoy hookah.

    Desiree F.

    One of my clients wanted to get food from this location. The order was called in and I added on the chicken shish kabaob sandwich. When I arrived I walked in and waited a bit for the lady to come ring me up. When she did I paid and left. When I ate the sandwich was ok. I wasn't feeling some of the ingredients inside and picked them out. All in all I had an ok experience.

    Nancy K.

    Food, service and ambiance were great Love my middle eastern food I will definitely be coming back

    Branzino is always perfect
    Kerriann G.

    This is by far my favorite Lebanese restaurant in NJ. The branzino is always made perfectly. That lemon garlic sauce they make here is different from any other I've tried. I literally come here for the fish and the sauce. They do it perfectly. Service is always great and so is the ambiance, especially outdoors in the summer. You'll love it

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    2 years ago

    The food was cold the music and the billed us 70$ cover fees n 20% service just to listento a Dj!!. I don't recommend it at all.

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    Very fun experience! Highly recommended for a fun night out with good food, entertainment and hookah!

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    If you looking for halal meet and chicken don't trust their food at all, none of the meet halal and high prices

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    Great place, food is very good. I just feel it's a bit pricey, otherwise I would give it 5 stars. Deff recommend it. It's worth it. Ok

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    The best food, very tasty and delicious . Dessert every time fresh. I like it. Service is great and fast, lovely whit customers.

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    Yummy. I really liked the food and reminded me of my mom's cooking. Wait, haha nobody's better than her.

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    Had a chicken shwarma very good and some hooka... 100%..the drinks look good but i had a pepsi.

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    Ask the Community - Cedars

    Do they serve alcohol or is alcohol BYO?

    It's BYOB!

    What are some of the hookah prices?

    $30

    What kind of music do they play on the weekend like on a Saturday?

    I believe when I was there this past weekend, the host said they have an Arabic singer/dancer performing

    Do the belly dancers only perform on weekends?

    Belly dancers perform Friday's 10:30pm and Saturdays After 11:30pm inside. Enjoy!

    Do they serve non tobacco hookah there?

    If I am not mistaken they use Al fakher so the answer would be no but I could be wrong

    Is it normal to charge a gratuity fee for a party of 4 because I always thought it was 6?

    Most of the restaurant in that area (also other areas with In NJ and NYC such as Bay ridge, astoria, Brighton beach .. etc.) charges gratuity regardless of how many people are in your party, I think patrons of these establishment come from regions… 

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    I have been going to this restaurant for many many years and they have not lost a beat. Every…read moresingle appetizer and entrée is made with such love and care. The portions are fantastic but the quality is what sets it apart from a lot of other places. On a nice day, do yourself a favor and ask them to see you in the back enclosed porch where you will get a view of NYC.

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    What a great addition to the neighborhood! Authentic Lebanese Cuisine in the middle of Hempstead!…read more We started off with their complimentary olives & pickeled radishes; refreshing and a great palate cleanser. Then we were served Pita bread; not the soft & fluffy kind but more of a thin pita pocket type. This pita went so well with the spreads! Here is our menu (shared by 3ppl): ~ Baba Ghannouj ($10): outstanding. The smokey flavors were mouth watering. Recommended! ~ Fattoush Salad ($15): very good; fresh veggies with a fresh herb dressing. Another great palate cleanser ~ Samboussek Jibneh (feta cheese dumpling) ($12/4pcs): loved these! The dumplings are deep fried but weren't greasy at all. This was a treat! ~ Lahme Meshwi (grilled filet mignon cubes w.rice & veg) ($40): I thought this dish was a tad bit overpriced but great nonetheless. The filet mignon was so tender and prepared perfectly. The rice and grilled veggies were good also. ~ Kaftan Kebab (grilled minced lamb kebabs w.rice & veg) ($25): the kebabs were very flavorful but could have used a sauce. I ate some with the Baba Ghannouj and it was wonderful. The assorted grilled Vegs were great. Note that they do not serve tap water; must purchase bottled water. Beit Zaytoon is located in a small strip mall, so there is plenty of parking available! Recommended, and I would definitely return to explore other menu items!

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    Baba Ghannouj $10

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    This place is absolutely amazing. The second you walk in, the employees make you feel welcome…read more We started with the hummus and mixed dips with warm pita bread--absolutely delicious. You can tell immediately that everything is fresh. For the main course, we had a platter that came with steak, chicken, and lamb chops, and everything was cooked to perfection. The flavors and seasoning were top-tier. For dessert, we had the warm baklava, which was absolutely delicious with every bite. If you have kids, don't worry--they also have an appetizer that's similar to a mozzarella stick that was absolutely delicious. I just can't remember the name of it! They play all types of music, and even though the space is big, the personal and intimate connection with the employees is what really made the experience special. The manager, Joselyn, was incredibly warm and welcoming. Our waitress, Vivian, was on top of every single request. Bravo! I only wish I had been able to meet the chef because I would personally shake their hand. The food was truly amazing. This is definitely a place where you could throw a birthday party, have a professional dinner, or simply enjoy a beautiful night out with your wife. It has all the qualities of a great restaurant, and I feel like NYC is starting to lose sight of that kind of hospitality. Eating here honestly reminded me of my travels to Egypt. The hospitality was A1. BRAVO! And I can't forget the bartender--he definitely knows what he's doing!

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    Took my brother and his girlfriend for lunch…read more The place was packed but we were seated right away The service was great and we. Hit the app mix which came with all the different spreads For our meal we got the mix grill for 2 and was more than enough for the 3 of us For dessert we got pistachio ice cream man was it good The ambiance is very nice

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    Beautiful interior

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