We dined at Zerdem twice. Both times were equally excellent. Ambience, service and food were excellent. We had the trio of dips with Pita chips. Turkish bread. The Tucci spaghetti was almost as good as my wife's. We had beef kabob, lamb chops and halibut. Definitely recommend. Ralph Caselnova Orient, NY read more

Zerdem is a great addition to Greenport dining and we're glad to have them. The service is always friendly and the food is great. However, as someone who has spent a lot of time in Turkey, I wish they would lean in more fully to the Turkish identity. The ambiance is very much like that of Istanbul's best, most upscale kebab restaurants. Zerdem is a wooden "Konak" or mansion with lots of dining in the garden, just like those spots. All it would take is a few tweaks to the menu such as adding warm hummus w or without pastirma (with if they can source reliably), mutebel (a warm garlic yogurt and eggplant dip), and a few other mezes or salads. Imagine if they added lahmacun and pide! Americans LOVE these restaurants in my experience and Zerdem would be full to bursting if they made this a full upscale Turkish restaurant. As it stands they have that ambiance and service with the menu of a nice Greek restaurant in the city with a tiny dab of Turkishness. They should lean in further, but even if they don't, I'll still be a regular customer, just dreaming of what could be every time I go! read more

ZErdem is a very good addition to the landscape of Greek restaurants in the North Fork. Everything was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed the hummus and fried zucchini eggplant starters followed by delicious Grilled lamb chops. We will definitely return next summer when the season is prime. Right now it is very quiet in October. We had the entire place to ourselves. Thank you! Efcharistó polí! ! read more

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I first heard about this restaurant on its opening day-mainly because the owner served alcohol without a license, and I honestly didn't think it would last in Greenport. But I was wrong. The place quickly gained great reviews for its food. The restaurant is spacious, and the staff are all fantastic-friendly and attentive. The food was excellent, and the service matched it. They also offer a great selection of wines at reasonable prices for the area. The only downside I noticed was the white chair covers-they looked a bit dirty and didn't quite fit the vibe. I think a more casual, fun design would suit the space better. Greenport isn't really a fancy dinner destination; it's more about relaxed atmosphere and good food, and this place definitely delivers on that. read more

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Food was delicious! I definitely recommend and would go again! Great ambiance and friendly service. read more

I ordered the Mediterranean salad it was amazing, it came with pita bread & olives. The pita bead was so delicious & the olive portion was generous. The service top notch! I just ordered a salad to go and the staff treated me like I was special. Every single staff member that passed me said hello. The atmosphere was beautiful I felt like I was in the tropics. Great place can't wait to go back with the family. Recommend it to all who love Mediterranean food. A1 class. read more

My friend and I enjoyed a delightful dinner on a quiet, hot summer night in Greenport. We sat outside with refreshing drinks. Our server, Gabe, and the owner, Zach, were welcoming and friendly. The Zerdem Chopped Salad was outstanding; full of flavors, textures and colors. We also had a very tender grilled octopus as well as the beef carpaccio, which was fresh and presented in a different, non traditional way. It was perfect for sharing. This was my first visit to the restaurant and I look forward to going back. Zerdem is a wonderful addition to the village. read more

We sat outside on their patio on a beautiful night, it was delightful :) The server, Gabe, could not have been more attentive and was such a polite young man. We got the Zerdem Chopped Salad to start and I can honestly say this was the tastiest salad I've ever had!! We also had the grilled Octopus and the beef carpaccio which were both delicious. They have an assortment of specialty drinks and we both loved what we ordered!! I have to say we were pleasantly surprised by the food and service, and can't wait to go back again :) read more

Arrived around 5:30 and sat outside which is a lovely and ambient dining area. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Ordered a trio of spreads but the manager gave us an extra three for free. The food and drinks were phenomenal. Service was definitely some of the best I've ever had in Greenport. Every single staff member went above and beyond. I would absolutely recommend to any who are visiting Greenport and are looking for a delicious and genuine dining experience. read more

Zerdem - Braised Short Ribs with Polenta - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenport, New York

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The food at Zerdem is very good. The service is very good too. So why not five stars? The ambiance is very bad. The restaurant tables and chairs are covered in some kind of cheap creepy white cloth. The walls have pictures and paintings that could be from Walmart. The tableware seems to be from Target. The piped in music seems to be from a radio... or something like that. The patio is much nicer except for the July humidity and heat and mosquitos. It is my understanding that Zerdem is owned by some trendy hot shot celebrity driven restauranteur from the Southampton area. I assume he is banking on the concept that the North Fork will soon become just like the South Fork. I just can't imagine Martha Stewart and her cronies eating at this place... or whomever else summers on the South Fork of Long Island. Perhaps Zerdem wasn't created for them. Perhaps Zerdem was created for the Target and Walmart crowd of Greenport. The day trippers! Nah! There are Teslas and Rivians and Maseratis on the North Fork too. There are big houses with oversized hedges and salt water pools on the North Fork too! Or maybe I am being too much of a snitty snob... but seriously, get an interior designer on board pronto! Hire a restaurant consultant to redo the tableware. Get someone to direct a music program. Keep the chef though!!! read more

I'll admit that we were reluctant to stop in because we were devotees of the restaurant that last occupied this space. But so glad we finally did! The service was attentive and friendly and the food was delicious. We loved the spreads, the Stanley Tucci pasta, and the special skirt steak with chimichurri. Will definitely be back. read more

Food was exceptional! The various dips, veal and seafood were all loved by our table. The service was unmatched. Great overall experience.

The food was incredible and our server Earnesto was friendly and engaging! We really enjoyed the whole experience!

Excellent experience at Zerdem. Food and cocktails were delicious. Shoutout to GM Mike who was doing a great job running the show Memorial Day weekend. Will be back. read more

We absolutely fell in love with this place. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and from the second you walk in, it truly feels like home. On our first night, we sat inside and were blown away by the food. Everything was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. We came back the very next night, sat outside, and ordered even more from the menu because we couldn't stop thinking about it. Both nights were equally amazing. Ernie, our server, brought the whole experience to another level with his kindness, attention, and great recommendations. This spot is a gem. The food, the vibe, the people, all on point. Highly recommend, especially since they stay open late. The baklava dessert is still on everybody's mind. read more

This hidden gem just launched in Greenport. Mediterranean vibe to the menu and decor. Excellent shady outdoor dining in the "front yard" and a gorgeous inside dining room. Great service team that's very attentive and caring. The food was absolutely tremendous. My dark side didn't want to write this review because once the word gets out it will be impossible to get a table... it's that good. Thank you and we'll be back for sure. read more

Zerdem - Grilled salmon with orzo pasta and lemon squeeze. Fantastic. - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenport, New York

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Great place for Mediterranean food. The selection was good, and everything was delicious: Appetizers, mains, etc. , would visit again.

Party of four. We enjoyed the Mixed Cold App. Grilled Salmon, Baby Lamp Chops, Shashlik and Skirt Steak. All were cooked and presented to perfectly. Staff was excellent. Sitting outside was a plus, off the street with a view of what's going on in town. read more

Fantastic restaurant We enjoyed the entire experience The manager Mia is a star! She made sure our entire experience was memorable and the food was amazing I would highly recommend visiting Mia and her team...I suggest starting off at the bar and asking Ray to make you his special cocktail. The halibut and Greek salad was delicious as well as the beef skewers Mia also gave us a tour of their unique hotel across the street. Well worth the visit read more

Food was absolutely amazing and staff was the best we've ever had. I think when people catch on how awesome the food is it will be packed. Some say not having the liquor license yet is holding up business.....I say have a drink before and after because the food is outstanding! read more