I've tried many items over many trips at Dervish, and it is definitely my FAVORITE Turkish…read morerestaurant in North Jersey. We've gotten their mixed platters (for 2 and for 4 in a bigger party) which always includes lamb chops, chicken chops, doner, shish kebab, chicken kebab, Adana and a Turkish meatball alongside rice/bulgur and cheesy bread, red cabbage pickle, and salad. Always fantastic with meats cooked to utter perfection. We've also tried the yogurtlu doner with tomato sauce which is solid, but not my fav. Shepherds salad seems unassuming but is FANTASTIC. Hummus is mid-tier but passable. Adana Kebab is absolute perfection and a little spicy and delivers very well too. We also tried their onion kofte kebab special which I wasn't sure about at first since I'm not a huge fan of lamb that tastes like lamb but it grew on me fast -- a little sweet and sour, tangy, and extremely rich from the fattiness in the meatballs. Truly a perfect plate, though perhaps not everyone's cup of tea. The service is always attentive and not overbearing. The restaurant is massive, clean, and always has patrons -- very cute interior and lots of booth options (yay!) Desserts are solid though I feel they are a touch overpriced. I enjoyed the ice cream and the lava cake. Dervish has become a staple in our comfort food rotation.

After wedding venue touring, Enjoyed a lovely dinner at…read moreDervish! Turkish food- flavorful! Great ambiance and service! Appreciate the complimentary tea with the baklava! Parking on site!

KRIOS is a storefront gem that delivers an absolutely amazing dining experience from start to…read morefinish. The menu is incredibly diverse, offering an excellent selection of pasta, seafood, chicken, and steak. The food is beautifully prepared. The lemon lobster ravioli was cooked to perfection with an outrageously delicious, perfectly balanced zesty lemon flavor. Even better was the Tartufo Risotto with black truffle--the rich flavor profile was incredible and prepared flawlessly. For dessert, the homemade pistachio cheesecake was decadent, velvety smooth, and packed with creamy flavor. We also loved the extra special Banana Strawberry Flambé, which was prepared tableside right in the intimate dining room for everyone to see! Our service team, led by Blendi, was on top of everything. They were incredibly attentive, accommodating, and welcoming. With great food, sharp service, and very decent pricing, this restaurant is highly recommended. It is an easy 5-minute drive right off Route 287. There is a small parking lot in the rear, plus plenty of local neighborhood and street parking. Reservations are recommended but not required. We will definitely be back!

We had an outstanding experience at Krios Prime. The octopus is soooo good--and the clam sauce was…read morethe best we've ever had. On top of the food, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made for an enjoyable night out. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to.

We met there before a concert It is a tiny place and was…read morepacked but we made reservations and had a table We had a group of 5 Starting with a an sample platter It was amazing I have lamb dish and so tasty We then all split the chocolate ice cream and wow just wow

Returned this evening to dine in... amazing food and service. Atmosphere is casual and the staff…read morereally aims to please. Great option for casual / informal dining or take-out. The small mixed appetizer was excellent - stand out was the fresh falafels and the hummus. The gyro and shawarma sandwiches were both excellent.

We used to order from here all the time because the food was tasty with great portions. We usually…read moreget the mixed grill and it would last us a couple of meals each. Went to order today and it costs $12 more since we last ordered. Fine, we decide to press on. Food gets here and the portions are significantly smaller. Easily 1/4 of the rise compared to the previous version and significantly less meat, with gyro meat replaced with raw onions. This won't last more than one night. We're so disappointed and unfortunately won't be ordering again.

I know been there few time n I am planning to go bank ther soon…read more Food: great amazing Service: also great Ambience: I'd great too love setting up stairs by the window you can see a lot outside

On Mother's Day, 2026, I went with my wife and adult daughter. This was our first time here, and it…read morewill certainly not be our last. The server, whose name I sadly don't remember, was excellent. She was attentive, pleasant, and knew exactly what she was doing. The service by other staff was also first-rate. The place is very pretty and very comfortable, with music at a tolerable level. I would have preferred listening to ethnic music rather than generic current pop music, but that's me. My gripe, not only here, is if I'm in an Italian restaurant for dinner, why play Springsteen? My suggestion to any restaurant that serves ethnic food is to play ethnic music. Keep the music soft so people don't hear it, yet they hear it. This rant is from the musician part of me. So, this is what we ate; Appetizers: Stuffed Grape Leaves...outstanding Halloumi Cheese...outstanding Entrées: I'll just write what we had. We all loved what we ordered. Seriously, the entrées we had were killer! I read a review, I don't remember where, and the person wrote that the portions were too small for what they charge. I simply laughed. That is absolutely not true. My wife, my daughter, and I got another dinner out of what each of us could not finish. Whether the prices are fair or not, well, everyone has to make that decision. For my middle-class family ( whatever that means today), the prices seemed very fair. Let's move on, and I'll be brief...the Entrées: Adana Kebab...my daughter loved it, and she is a food snob. She said that she would definitely go back. Sac Kavurma (beef)... my wife had this and loved it. She is also looking forward to going back. Old Fashioned Oven Brick Sauté...I had this. OMG! This is a very interesting preparation. The spices are so darn good. Be certain to ask the server to show you how to slice open the "Oven Brick". Yes, yes, yes, I'll be going back. Having had Turkish food and Mediterranean food many times, I know that bread is often a highlight and a real treat. The bread was just okay here. I am referring to the bread that's presented to you when you sit down at your table. I'm not referring to specialty Flat Breads that you might order off the menu. We didn't order any of those. Dessert: We ended up ordering the Pistachio Cake, but we took it home since all three of us were stuffed and could not eat anything else at that time. At home, my wife and my daughter, the dessert lovers, enjoyed the cake very much. The place is BYOB. If you like this cuisine, give it a try.

I usually refrain from leaving negative reviews, but unfortunately, our experience at Blue Fin…read moreGarden was disappointing. AVOID THIS PLACE! My family and I visited last night, and we were charged for an entree we never received (NO REFUND FOR IT EITHER!) While the decor itself is beautiful, the overall experience was horrible. The male waiter (I didn't get his name) came across as very rude and made us feel as though we were bothering him whenever we had a question or needed clarification. On the other hand, the female waiter was very sweet, pleasant, and courteous. The service was also extremely slow. It took about 20-25 minutes just to receive the pita bread and olive oil. About 20 minutes later, we were given more pita bread while the olive oil was never refilled. We also weren't given any update about our entrees. We then waited another 25-30 minutes before our food finally arrived, we weren't provided with water at all nor asked if we wanted a drink refill while we were waiting. The restaurant wasn't packed (over 50% of the tables were empty) so we didn't understand the slow pace. By that point, we were honestly considering getting up and leaving. We decided to stay because we hoped the food would make up for the long wait, but unfortunately, it did not. We ordered hummus, cheese phyllo rolls, the Mega Mix, Falafel Platter, and a Shrimp platter (which NEVER arrived and we were charged for/NO REFUND!). The cheese rolls were disappointing as it's a favorite of ours, but we couldn't taste the cheese, the falafel platter did not taste good at all, and 95% of the plate was left untouched. The meat on the Mega Mix was also disappointing. We eat a lot of Middle Eastern food, both at restaurants and at home, and all of us felt that the seasoning was off. The rice tasted oily and didn't have the flavor we would expect from Middle Eastern rice. Even the mint lemonade, which we have often both at restaurants and at home, tasted off. We didn't bother with dessert and just wanted to pay the check and leave. Overall, it was a negative experience for our family.

This restaurant is authentic Greek. The decor is blue and white with cherry wood furniture. The…read morefood is so fresh and big portions too. The waitresses are so sweet and attentive. They truly appreciate the customer and the business. Please try this hidden gem. You will love it. Promise .

Great, surprising place to stop by after early mass! I got the green omelette, which was great! My…read morehusband loved his beef and lamb platter and complimented the chef saying it was the best platter he had in the Tristate area! Didn't get to snap a photo of his dish unfortunately, since he devoured it quickly! They also gave us 2 eggs to celebrate Orthodox Easter

Came on a whim when I was in the area. It's a quick serve so you order at the counter then sit down…read moreand they bring it out to you. There are about 8 two-top tables and the place is very clean. Opted for the lunch special which seemed to be a good deal for a decent amount of food. I chose the Adana Kebab with two sides of rice, lentil soup, and the eggplant sauce. The term sauce here is a bit misleading as it's more of an appetizer or salad, but I recommend ordering it as it goes nicely with the bread. The kebab, rice, and lentil soup were all great, as well. I believe the rice has wheat in it, so be sure to ask if you have any gluten issues. It was a great value for lunch. The gentleman working, I believe is the owner, was also nice.

I like this authentic Turkish fast food restaurant! Expect a cordial greeting, and a clean and…read morewell prepared dishes packing flavorful seasoning Lamb, gyro and chicken. Also, there's two types rice, desserts and various cold drinks. Excellent foods!

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.

This was my second visit. And, unfortunately, it was not as good as I remembered. We visited at…read moreabout 2 PM on a Friday. My companion and I both ordered the salad with grilled salmon for $20 each. The salmon was a handful of tiny cubes of salmon filet with skin on and was a bit fishy. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. The service was fine. But, I do not know that I would return.

First time I came I was SO impressed. This time I was equally disappointed. My friend and I came…read morefor a late lunch. We both ordered the salmon salad for $18. Perhaps I wrongly assumed we would get a salad with piece of salmon on top. We got a chopped salad - which was fresh and tasty and well-dressed, that included literally 4 at best, 1 inch x 1 inch chunks of salmon - with the skin on. And the salmon tasted fishy. For the price, one expects at least a small filet of salmon on top of the salad. And at the very least one that doesn't taste fishy and aged. Not sure I want to take a chance again.

This spot has shifted my framework of what a 5-star experience should be. The $20 lunch special is…read morea phenomenal deal in terms of portions (comes with a side + pita, soup or salad, an entree, and a drink). But then, the food itself was also prepared extremely well and with care. I got the chicken shawarma accompanied by baba ganoush and the freekah soup. I was delightedly surprised by the freekah soup and its warm, rich cardamom flavor. The chicken shawarma was also very juicy and savory. Our server was excellent and checked in on us quite a bit to ensure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the calm atmosphere and pleasant music playing in the background. Upon packing our leftovers, we were even given some additional pita and olives to-go, which was an extra friendly touch to our wholesome meal. Would highly recommend this place, and we'll be back again soon!

Very cute place with a screened porch full of natural light. Food was fresh and the server was very…read morekind. A plus!