Atmosphere very drab but food was wonderful with large portions.Humus got my executive chef son's…read moreapproval.Small wait for food but enjoyed the chicken ,skewered beef and stuffed mushrooms .Truly Mediterranean Food!

I wouldn't call it outstanding, but good. Quick service, very generous portions. Hummus, their…read morespecialty, in my opinion, could use a bit more garlic. The pulled beef was tasty. The couscous with vegetables was also quite tasty, Ambience very simple and basic.

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.

Hubs and I came here for lunch and shared the following:…read more Falafel classic - parsley, tomato, pickled turnips and tahini . We asked for onions Build a bowl - pita roll, lamb shawarma, cucumber yogurt, tomato, cucumber, parsley, onion with spicy roasted tomato sauce We liked both of these equally and thought that everything tasted great. We keep forgetting about Middle Eastern food in our neighborhood. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu.

Food was just okay. I got a bowl with chicken and falafel. the chicken shawarma meat was extremely…read moredry like it had been around for a while. The falafel was pretty decent they cooked it fresh so it wasn't lying around. The service was okay not very friendly. Ambiance was sort of like a that of a bagel shop. The really big kicker for me besides the dry chicken was the price. $27.00 for a chicken shawarma bowl with some added falafel and a can of seltzer. Would not eat there again.

This restaurant was amazing from the service to the end of the meal! They are an authentic Turkish…read morekitchen with something for everyone! It's great for vegetarians as well as an exceptional steakhouse! They handled my dietary restrictions with kindness and the food was so delicious and fresh. Jack was the best and so passionate and professional. I can't wait to return!

The food here is amazing! It is cooked perfectly & seasoned so well with so many bursting flavors…read more The Lamb Kebab was absolutely delicious. The rice & seasoned vegetables were perfection. The sauces they serve it with are exceptional but you don't even need them because everything tastes so great. It also comes with hot naan with fresh olives & oil for dipping. Service was quick & efficient. The ambiance is super cute inside. Definitely will be back!

Six of us enjoyed a terrific dinner recently. Service was exemplary and the overall theme is casual…read moreand friendly. We started an order of Mussels with a lime and cilantro sauce, Shrimp Torte (artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, capers and green olives - in a white wine sauce topped with feta cheese), along with Octopus. Everything was terrific! Entrees consisted of a huge Cioppino consisting of shrimp, mussels, clams, wild cod, escargot, octopus and crab legs in a shrimp tarragon sauce over spanish risotto - way too big to finish! Branzino with oven roasted tomatoes over yellow corn risotto. Pistacio encrusted wild salmon with fingerling potatoes and butternut squash. Chargrilled Rack of Lamb with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. To finish off a terrific dinner we ordered the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Torte, Hazelnut Baclava and Banana Foster. As a remeinder, Lemon is BYOB.

Came here with one of my gfs last night. Restaurant is right off rt9. Inside is cozy, decor is…read morenice, we got seated fast. Our waiter was attentive and very nice. For apps we ordered hummus and peaches with a sweet sauce and blue cheese. Both were pretty good - the pita bread along with the hummus was served nice and warm! The peaches were ok, there was a weird tasted afterwards. Like a processed taste. I couldn't put my finger on it. After 2 bites I was good. I ordered the Moroccan chicken for my entree. It was pretty good. Flavor was there, wish it came with more couscous. Now, the pricing of the dishes I don't really agree with. I know of other Mediterranean restaurants that offer really awesome dishes and the portions are bigger for a lesser price.

I always order takeout from here, but this time we decided to sit down and enjoy a meal with our…read morekids and family--and we're so glad we did! From start to finish, the service was excellent, the ingredients were fresh, and everything was delicious. It was a great experience for the whole family. Highly recommend! You won't regret your meal!

The Service was outstanding from the minute we walked in to time we left. The ambiance was great…read more We chatted with the manager and the owner. Very friendly and warm. The regular customers were great ed with hugs. The food was top notch. Pricey compared with other Greek restaurants, but the quantity of food is great serving diners food on huge platters. The salads and potatoes are unbeatable. Make reservations as early as you can. The rooms are packed to accommodate the large crowds.

Wow wow wow! The food!…read more The presentation! The ambiance (gentle lighting, semi formal, but cozy)! The service! I was beyond impressed. The food exceeded my expectations entirely. This place was quiet at 5:30 on a Sat night. At 6pm a party of 4 came in and at 6:30 a party of 2 came in. I don't know how this place was not PACKED because this food is INCREDIBLE! Truly. This gem is hidden away in a plaza right off of the highway. The chef is also the waiter, and likely the owner. You can tell he takes pride is his food and knows exactly what he is doing in the kitchen. Although we don't eat meat, both the lamb and chicken specials sounded delicious and I am sure they are! Do yourself a favor and have an incredible meal here. This guy deserves to have a line out of the door!

I can see why the place was empty on a Monday evening when I arrived. The server who apparently is…read morethe cook as well was pretty slow and not very attentive despite the fact that I was the only one there, likely for the last few hours. Before I left, there was a couple who came in who he badgered loudly when they asked him for suggestions. He's definitely not a people person. He does a better job being in the back of the house as the food was grilled well. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and tried something different that I wouldn't normally gravitate towards. Lamb is not my favorite but I ordered it anyway despite coming in for the salad. I also had the lime and mint drink. Pretty expensive for a small glass and no refills. The food wasn't worth the price and the service was poor. I literally had to go to the back to ask him for extra napkins which he eventually took from an adjacent empty table. Did I mention the place was empty for most the of the time I was there? I also had to get up and go to the back to ask for more water and finally for the check. He was busy washing dishes the last time. Glad I tried something different but next time I do it won't be at cafe 28.

Been going here since they were next to the old Wawa on County Line. Best all Middle Eastern food…read morein all of the northeast. If you want Shawarma, this is the place!

Terrible food. Meat was dry and hard. Animal veins in many of the pieces of meat that was…read moredisgusting. Tahini has no flavor. Lady taking the order could not answer simple questions. Atmosphere is nice and clean.

Promptly seated upon arrival and warm pita bread with oil and water were delivered to the table…read more Excellent zucchini and eggplant chips along with a proper Horiatiki salad (very fresh tasting). Drink and dinner orders were taken and the lamb chop dinner consisted of 6 tasty baby chops along with grilled veggies and lemon potatoes. Ended with a double espresso and a nice shot of ouzo. Noise level was comfortable and service was very good. Lovely decor and we will return.

An authentic Greek Mediterranean restaurant. We went there for Galentines Day with a group of 45…read morewomen. Had a private room along with a DJ. The appetizers were delicious. Best I ever had. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Pita bread along with the olive plate was excellent. So flavorful and colorful the way it was displayed. The calamari was cooked perfectly and was not overdone. I was in love with the spanakopita. For the main meal I had salmon with roasted asparagus and potatoes. They also had chicken souvlaki. The homemade baklava was done to perfection. The flavor just melted in your mouth. The service was on the spot. The servers were pleasant, very accommodating and had a great personality. The owner was on top of everything and made sure our Galentines dinner was set to perfection

First things first, this place is fantastic - a very welcome addition to the area. Very generous…read moreportions, affordable pricing, and quick / helpful service. Can't really ask for much more! The details: Shah's Halal is a small chain of halal "food carts" from around the NYC area who have recently begun franchising. If I were to compare it to the stuff in NYC, this review is probably more of a 4 out of 5 (stuff there has a little more complex flavor). But since this is NJ and in a chain food format - there's little to complain about imo. The menu is typical of most of said food carts - platters with either chicken, lamb, a combo of both, fish, kofta, or falafel. They also serve the same items on a pita. For picky eaters, the chicken sandwich is actually fantastic as well; juicy and flavorful. The 'pakora chips' (sort of like french fries meets potato chips) are downright addictive. Regardless of what you order, the meat is piled high, the veggies crisp and fresh, and more than enough food for a satisfying meal. The bonus is that prices here are very fair, with platters around ~$11-12 and gyros around $10. Beats the pants off Chipotle and Bubbakoos, that's for sure. Note that the hot sauce here is actually hot, just to be aware. Really, my ONLY complaint is with the plaza itself - it's kind of only accessible from two directions (Brick Blvd North, and Hooper Ave Westbound). Trying to exit the plaza in any other direction is a little questionable, so be mindful of that. I'll be back again and again - a little slice of NYC in Brick's backyard.

I hate to be a rude or mean but I did not like the food. Me and my boyfriend usually go to Royal…read moregrill 37 and we just wanted to try something different. We both ordered chicken and lamb over rice . We took one bite of it and I couldn't finish it. To me it was gross and I won't be coming back .. but the people working behind the counter was very nice .