We were very satisfied with our first visit to this restaurant. The service was excellent and the…read morefood we ordered, starting with the lentil soup, was delicious. We shall definitely return.

LOVE this place! The food is incredible and staff is great. Honestly one of the best Turkish/…read moremiddle eastern places around the area. You MUST get the mixed appetizers. The fish is SO good and is cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this place!

When my boyfriend and I decided to try out Marmara we weren't expecting anything as great as it…read morewas... It's in a fricking mall! We've been there once every week for the last month...... I've enjoyed the Branzini very much ( fillet it to avoid bones) Their balloon bread is amazing with the Tapenade they serve. We always get their hummus. And their grape leaves. The Shephards salad which Is mostly tomato &cucumbers w a flavorful dressing (we put on side) .. there's just something about using their balloon bread to scoop up your salad and dips... Yep, we always get a second order of the bread... It's very light and thin and doesn't feel as gluttonous. Everybody is very courteous... It's like going to a restaurant in the city... A belly like dancer surprised us on a Friday night which was fun. I don't really wanna recommend this too much because I don't want it to get so busy that I can't get in when I want to lol but seriously it's a really great experience. They do have wine, but we bring our own and they are happy to fill a glass! Enjoy

The food is delicious, 10/10. I've been here about 5 times and have never had a bad meal…read more The service on the other hand is very slow. Consistently. It takes about 30 minutes to get your food and even longer to get a check after the fact. Which is crazy because my table was only one out of 3 other tables in the restaurant. A 20% tip is automatically applied to your bill, and then still asked if you want to tip ON TOP OF THE FACT so pay attention to your bill! Part of me thinks the reason the service isn't as good is because they know they're automatically getting that tip, but another part of me hopes that isn't the case. Ambiance is nice, very beautiful and great place for pictures.

Great food, big portions, low prices. Top spot for delivery because they're fast and and the food…read moreis guaranteed to be great every time. Moist chicken, fresh bread, there's just nothing to complain about.

Very good service, always polite, delicious food. Coming often, never disappointed. Usually came…read morewith friends and family members.

Food is delicious with excellent service and ambience. Don't miss this place for a great meal which…read moreis healthy and filling.

We were looking for some Mediterranean food and boy we're so glad that we checked reviews and came…read moreto the best place tonight. Food was excellent and the service was superb. We had a mixed Appetizer platter (large) and so glad it was more than enough for the four of us. The Doner and Tavuk combo platter was on point and the Kebop platter was excellent. Would strongly recommend anyone who is even spending a second thinking about visiting them. You will enjoy the beach ambiance in this cozy restaurant.

Authentic Lebanese cuisine! Called to place a pickup order and had a good experience. The food was…read moreready in 10-15 mins and was carefully packaged up (hot and cold food separated). We got the chicken shawarma platter and the dips and pita to share! The Muhammara sauce was incredible! The staff was super friendly and literally gave us an entire bag of pita to ensure we had enough for the dips. Will be back!

Went for dinner. The food is good, amazing service. The…read moregentleman there made sure I had everything, checked on me so many times and was very friendly. The place is very clean and well decorated. I would recommend this place for sure.

This past year I had quite the visit to Zara Arthurs location ,…read more Because they are close to me and in a location with lots of parking (and other restaurants around -In case they are full) Like Forest Avenue nice hall with ample seating which can accommodate also large tables. ( Long bench seating might be a difficulty for bathroom visit) It also has outside seating for warm seasons but I always preferred inside noise to Arthur kill Roads traffic tbh. The only problem for me inside was the amount of noise in the restaurant when it's full (-it feels like the building is amplifying the sound ). The team is very friendly and good. The kitchen team (whole year long when this was written ) is exceptional ( and I dont write this lightly after eating lots of charred kebabs or salsa / grease drowned so called Turkish / Mediterranean food all around New York -even in top restaurants - over the years ) Having wine / beer option with the food is a plus for dinner time. And to top-off very nice selection of Turkish desserts.. ( or Italian ice next door ) Don't forget your Turkish tea or coffee after the meal . Congrats to Zara team for a well serving location .

Have been here as few times but I finally came around to write a review! This place is so cozy and…read morethe interior is decorated with attention to detail. The staff are very nice and attentive and the service is always quick. The food is just a 10/10 every time! Every time I go I always try and order something different and every time the food is amazing. If you're looking for authentic Turkish food, make a visit here !

The restaurant location on a corner in front of a Walmart shopping center makes one question…read morewhether this will be a good restaurant. Upon entering, this question is put to rest! The restaurant dining room is full of light, and tastefully decorated! We ordered from a large menu that offered lots of options. The appetizer tray held 8 uniquely seasoned dishes. Our chicken shish kabobs and lamb kabobs tasted great, having been marinated before cooking. The waiters were friendly and polite and took good care of us. We definitely plan to return!

Great food great service. Beautiful atmosphere. Would come back!The caesar salad was greatread more

We have been coming here for 3 years or so, and we were never let down…read more The food is always fresh and tastes wonderful. The owners are friendly, hospitable and attentive to every customer. I have no hesitation in giving this restaurant a 5-star review. I wish every restaurant maintains their quality like Grill Point.

My wife and I went here for the first time yesterday after having them on my radar for a while. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious. Service was impeccable. It looks like it's a family owned operation where you see the family hard at work in the kitchen and making sure customers are well taken care of. My wife ordered a quinoa salad with chicken kebab. I ordered lentil soup, fattoush salad and a chicken chops entree which came with rice, bulgur and a side salad. We started out with complementary Turkish bread and olives in olive oil. These olives were so good that I had to ask the owner where they came from. He said the olives came from Palestine and the equally good oil came from Turkey. My wife's salad made her very happy. I tried her chicken kebab and it was nicely charred and seasoned chicken breast cubes that weren't dry at all. My lentil soup was thick, creamy and very well spiced with cumin and other middle eastern spices. Fattoush salad had their special house dressing on it which brought out the ultra freshness of the salad ingredients. Chicken chops were thighs that were juicy, so flavorful and expertly charred like the chicken kebab. This place is 8 minutes from our house so it's definitely worth a re-visit. It would be worth it if it were further away as well.

We dined at Cafe 28 with another couple on a recent Friday night. None of us had been there before…read more The owner greeted us & from there on in the experience just got better & better. Our food was SO delicious (4 different entrees & 2 appetizers) and the service was perfect. We were not rushed so had time to catch up with our friends over a delicious meal. It's BYOB as is our preference when dining out. I highly recommend this restaurant & will definitely be going back!

My husband and I stopped in to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had visited once before and…read morewe're very impressed with the food and enjoyed meeting the owner and chef. This time we tried the fava dish, lentil salad, rice pudding, sausage appetizer and falafel. Surprised and delighted with how light and crispy the falafel was! We learned Egyptian falafel is made with fava beans and not chickpeas. The sausage appetizer came with a very flavorful tomato sauce for dipping homemade pita bread. Hummus was also very creamy and delicious. The evening was rainy and cold so we were the only customers making it feel very cozy. The owner and chef was accommodating and shared memories of growing up in Egypt. We enjoyed our time very much. Food is a step above typical Mediterranean. ​ p.s. updated review to add pictures from our first visit. We fell in love with the mint tea, lentil salad, French fries, and pita wraps with tahini dressing.

I visited Namli today for a late lunch, and everything was amazing! The interior is super clean and…read morebeautifully done. The employee was incredibly helpful when it came to deciding what to order. For appetizers, we got the hummus, tzatziki, and falafel--everything was delicious. They also give you a side of "mommy's sauce," and omg... it was soooo good mixed with the hummus. It's a secret family recipe made by the owner herself, which makes it even better! For the entrée, we ordered the mixed grill platter. My favorite meats were the gyro slices and the beef cubes. The beef cubes were perfectly seasoned--seriously next level. The rice underneath all the meat was also excellent and packed with flavor. Will definitely be back!!

I recently visited this restaurant and had an excellent experience. The space is well-designed and…read moreinviting, and the location in downtown New Brunswick, just off campus with convenient parking, is ideal. The Turkish Mediterranean cuisine lived up to the hype. I ordered the lebni, chicken and lamb shish kebab with rice and salad, and tried the red sauce with bread, all of which were outstanding. The dishes struck the perfect balance: satisfying and filling without being heavy or leaving you uncomfortably full. The service matched the quality of the food. The staff was attentive and friendly, and our meals arrived promptly and beautifully presented. Whether you're dining solo, on a date, or with friends, I'd highly recommend this spot. The food is consistently excellent, and the overall experience is top-notch.