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    Dervish Restaurant - Wayne

    4.4 (44 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Turkish Coffee Single
    Rob D.

    Went here with friends for dinner, had to try it out. It's BYOB and has plenty of parking. It's just off then service road, you can't approach direct from 46 East. Our server Atahan was very attentive and Helpful. We were definitely not rushed. The place gets very loud from being busy and I feel that's always a good sign. Everything we ate we enjoyed and was delicious. The onion kebab was piping hot and the Coban Kavurma was especially tasty. If you want delish food in a great atmosphere this is the place to go! Our sever recommended the Antep Katmer for desert and that was a great suggestion. Will return... The decor was nicely done as well.

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    Cleven I.

    Visited this restaurant for the first time. I will say that the food was good. Everything had good flavor. We were a group of 6 and we had 2 onion bowls, a mix grill for 3, kiymali pide, findik lahmacun, phyllo scrolls, and some drinks. The service overall was good but we were visiting at the end of eid so it was busy. So the food temperatures were not the same. Everything came out hot except the mix grill which had the most food and food variety. We also had ask about 1 dish that we ordered and never received, which they thought was given to us. The restaurant itself is large with seating to accommodate, the decor is done nicely. I would visit again because the food tasted good. But advocate for yourself if there is a problem.

    Kibbeh
    Giovanni L.

    I have multiple customers in the area so I'm consistently in Wayne, NJ and recently discovered Dervish. The staff is outstanding and the food supports the amazing staff they have. I've been here multiple times in a short span. I love mediterranean food and dervish is one of the best restaurants in this category. The prices are completely fair restaurant is very large. Can host multiple times. I tried my whole things on the menu and I will continue doing so whenever I'm in the area. A great find!

    Chicken Shish Kebab
    Kyle L.

    My second time reviewing this fantastic restaurant but I just had to add more. This time we ordered all our food through DoorDash. Despite the drive the food was hot and fresh as if we were eating in person. The chicken Adana kebab was so flavorful and juicy, along with the Turkish meatballs. Another 5/5 from me.

    Karina U.

    Walking into 100% instagram vibes might give you pause because how could the food possibly be good? Well, it is. I got the lamb chops cooked medium rare and they were so tender, juicy, and flavorful. Cooked perfectly and no gamey-ness at all. Spicy onion salad and rice completed the experience. Wonderful hummus with veggies for dip as well as cucumber tomato salad. Love that they label gluten free items and also have a large drink list (including mocktails like virgin mojitos).

    Hummus, Tabouleh, Lebni and Phyllo scrolls.
    Conrad B.

    Visited 04/17/2025 Great ratings and love of all things Mediterranean brought us here and I'm sure we'll be going back. We have a couple of great Mediterranean restaurants near and far. Dervish is new, so we just had to try it. Our server (Muhi) was very friendly and informative. Sold us on a dessert that we didn't need... but was pretty wonderful. Everything we had and shared was very good. The hummus, Tabouleh, Lebni and the mixed grill were all dishes we would order again. The Pistachio Kunefe that Muhi talked us into was pretty amazing. (after googling what was in Pistachio Kunefe, I still don't know what the recipe is, except to say it was amazing.. Topped with a 'firm/chewy' kind of 'ice cream' that will have me wanting to order it again next time we visit. Yes, it is a BYOB.

    Marge M.

    The food was flavorful. The different spices and sauces worked well together. Our server was very honest and helped us navigate this new to us cuisine. The restaurant is nicely decorated. The pink trees inside were lovely. I don't remember the names of everything we ate but it was delicious.

    Frankie R.

    Dervish is delicious. That truly could be the whole review since the food speaks for itself. I've been to the cedar grove location but when the craving stuck but no reservations were available, we decided to try the Wayne location. This was just as great as the original location! The restaurant is beautiful and very well kept. A lot of thought went into this design. The food was outstanding. The Turkish pizza is also a must for me here. Crunchy, flavorful, and satisfying. We also split the mixed meat platter for 2. This is the move if you want to try a little bit of everything on the menu. Everything was tender and cooked to perfection. The best part is the piping hot bread they keep bringing out during your meal. And BYOB which is a major plus!

    Beran Beyran Soup
    Antoinette S.

    Looking for new restaurants to try n stumbled upon dervish. We went to the Wayne location. The location is a lil tricky as it's next to quality inn on Rt 45 East n can only gain access thru the Rt 46 east service road right after willowbrook mall. Quite a big Lovely clean nicely decorated restaurant w friendly welcoming staff. Plenty of parking. We had the lentil soup which was ok. Needed some salt n pepper. Also had the Beyran soup. It's a meat soup w shredded lamb n rice. Something different n tasted good although it needed salt n pepper. We also tried the Muhammara n fried calf liver. Muhammara was dry n disappointing. The calf liver was tasty n cane w a red cabbage Cole slaw n onions n cucumbers. Was good,generous portions, For entrees we had the sultans delight n lamb gyro, the sultans delight was v good w chunks of lamb n mashed eggplant. The lamb gyro was good but disappointing as there was no yoghurt sauce to go w it. Asked the waiter n he said it doesn't come w any sauce but we requested the yoghurt sauce n the red sauce n he obliged. Portions are big so we have leftovers for Sunday lunch. And maybe Monday lunch too. Noticed on the check that 18% service charge was added. We were just 2. V unusual. Not sure why they do it as I have not seen this in any other restaurants. Tx u for a nice dinner.

    Bek M.

    Both Dervish restaurants are great but Wayne location ambience is definitely alot nicer. The service is always great. Food is delicious best Mediterranean food in nj for sure. Highly recommended.

    Filet mignon with grape leaves filling with cheddar herb sauce
    Hal T.

    Amazing authentic Turkish food. Great friendly service. Beautiful ambiance! A must visit Mediterranean restaurant in the continent! Ask for the specialty filet mignon grape leaf wrap with cheddar sauce! It's out of this world!

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    Albri K.

    Service was great! Food was amazing! We got the salad and mix grill for 3 (although we were 4, the waiter recommended 3 because it was a good amount of food) and it did not disappoint (view photos). It Turkish cuisine, flavors were spot on! Simply delicious! We had left overs for lunch next day.

    Mix Grill for 2

    The food is 10/10 always. Highly recommend the meat sharing platter. Not only is the presentation of food beautiful, but it's delicious as well. The decor is beautiful as well. Dimly lit, with lovely lighting. The service is 20/10. Everyone is so helpful, checking in throughout your meal.

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    Durum Doner

    Durum Doner

    4.6
    (169 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Okay i might be a little impulsive today with this review but when i enjoy my food, the restaurant…read morehas to be thanked! I only knew about this place thanks to yelp as usual. Durum Doner is pretty close to the gym i go to which is good...and very bad! Lol Anyway, when i arrived I didnt notice the place right away and had to do a couple of turns. Inside was nice and cozy. It wasnt a very large place but had enough space to accommodate maybe 10-15 people? There is also outside seating. I bet its nice during a nice sunny weather. As you can see in the photos submitted by many Yelpers, the food looks very good! One of the things that caught my attention was actually how they prepare their plates and how nicely the meats were cooked. When i tasted my orders, they did not disappoint one bit! Chicken and beef were very flavorful and the smell that wafted inside the car as i was bringing them home was sooo darn good it was almost torture. The rice that came with the beef and chicken gyro was flavorful for some reason and the mix of "noodle strings?" was surprisingly very good. Pita bread was nice and soft although became a bit soggy after since it was placed below the meat. Perhaps it was also to catch the oil? Hmm. But either way, i was a happy customer today and ate my big fill...Fyi after a workout. Not good!! But sometimes you just have to be bad right? Will definitely be recommending this place!

    Really nice couple own Durum. I really like the chicken shish and the shepards salad to go. They…read morealways keep me warm while I wait with free turkish tea! Very good

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    Kervan Mediterranean Grill

    Kervan Mediterranean Grill

    4.6
    (34 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    The food and service here is top notch. Freshness and presentation is amazing. Flavor is perfect,…read moremeat cooked to perfection, tender and juicy. The owner Sam is warm, welcoming and professional, makes you want to travel to this hidden gem frequently.

    We moved to this neighborhood about 7 months ago, and this restaurant--right at the junction of 202…read morex main rd--has been calling out to me ever since. Didn't really get a chance to visit until today. We got some good news, and I truly believe in celebrating on the same day. So we got ready quickly and drove 1 mile (haha yes, just 1 mile). It's super close to where I live. It was a cold winter night, and as expected, the restaurant was completely empty. From the outside, it doesn't look very big--but once inside, it actually is. There are two different seating areas and one separate space for parties/bookings or multipurpose events. The ambience was good, warm and inviting. We got our desired table easily and started browsing the menu. There were lots of options. we ordered: Kerven Mixed Grill - $60 It was a mix of everything, 1 skewer of Lamb kebab, 2 pc lamb chops, 2 pc meatballs, I replaced beef shish with lamb again, and Gyro The presentation was very eye-catching. The dish comes with fire in the middle and meats placed on both sides -- looked amazing. It's a lot of food for two people, for sure. Overall, the dish was 5/5, except for the lamb chops.They were cooked medium-well by default, but I personally prefer well-done. Other than the lamb chops, everything else was great: It also came with sauces, and they served balloon bread on the house, which was a nice touch. One thing to note: the meat gets cold pretty quickly, and once it's cold, it's not as enjoyable--so definitely eat it while it's hot... Overall, it was a nice fine-dining experience, perfect for family time and celebrating those small but meaningful good moments.

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    460 Bistro

    460 Bistro

    4.7
    (99 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    A modern and stylish Turkish restaurant. Lighting was not super bright or dim. Service was…read morefantastic, the server took my umbrella for me and the chef came out to greet me and asked me how I was doing. The bread served was super soft and had great taste. The olive oil didn't seem to pair super well with it though. Got the Adana kebab and mixed grill to go (sampled all the items at the restaurant while still hot). Chicken shish- fairly tender. Slightly charred. Good flavor Lamb shish- cooked ~ medium with a little pink. Good flavor but could be a bit more tender. I do prefer my meats medium rare so it could just be that. Adana kebab- Tender, good flavor. I think it could've been a bit juicier? Burger- super tender and full of flavor. Best meat by far. Veggies and rice- both very good. I appreciate the attention to the sides. Service - 10/10 Food- 8/10

    Great atmosphere, great service. I personally found the food mediocre but all of it tasted fresh…read more I had the lentil soup & my wife had the chicken soup, both were bland in our opinion & the lentil soup was a really light consistency which was not what I was expecting, calamari was really 10/10 fresh with good light breading but sauce was bland & did nothing for it. I tasted piece of the chicken in the chicken salad & it was really good & well flavored so it was kind of puzzling to me that The chicken thigh lacked flavor even though the chicken itself was fresh & delicately grilled, vegetables was great especially the baby potatoes, rice was meh! But it came with no kind of sauce. There were at least 3 tables celebrating their birthday which I took for a good sign & place appears child friendly without being annoying so it seems like a great neighborhood spot. With good atmosphere & great service, & fresh ingredients, I was somewhat disappointed in the lack of flavors in several dishes but I would still cautiously recommend this place if you live in the neighborhood but I would not go out of my way to get to this restaurant.

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