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Cedars

3.9 (363 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
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Cedars Combo
Nate L.

Another one of my go-tos in Northern New Jersey. Highly recommend this place for any occasion whether it be a party, get together or just a quick dinner. Cedars is a BYOB location with amazing hookah, amazing service and amazing food. It can be quiet during the day but very lively at night. I tend to get a table in the sunroom area as there is always a nice breeze and not as loud as inside. Everything about this place is great. French fries are always amazing, hookahs always lit and food is always delicious. They will help put your alcoholic beverages in ice buckets to keep it cold and will also provide shot glasses/ glass cups for hard alcohol. Cedars Combo: four different dips accompanied with a side of pita. All dips are very refreshing and packed with flavor. Fries: crispy, flavorful and never a disappointment Cedars Mixed grill: combo with filet mignon, kufta (ground beef) and chicken skewers on a pita with a side of rice or french fries. Make sure you ask for EXTRA garlic sauce Hookah: watermelon mint is always my go to

Cedars Mixed Gril
Janis A.

Absolutely amazing!! Up from North Carolina, my big brother told me he was taking out to Lebanese for lunch. What an experience!! We had a blast smoking the blueberry mist hookah and the food was TO DIE FOR!! I let him order because he was in the know!! We started with a tabbouleh salad and then an appetizer plate of hummus, baba ghanouj, muhamara and labneh with pita. The best was a frozen, fresh, mint lemonade!! Be still my beating heart!! My brother ordered a mixed grill plate with shrimp, chicken, lamb chop, beef and kufta. Combine all these flavors and items together and it was heaven. We topped it off with a dessert for two and a Lebanese coffee!! What an experience. Lots of leftovers and no need need to have dinner tonight!! All thanks to my big bro!!

Labneh Hummus Baba Ghanouj Muhamara
Dena H.

Cedars is always a fun time! We had a girls night here on a Saturday night. We made reservations for 9p and the music started at 10:30. There were two singers and a belly dancer. The food is always delicious here. Your ticket includes cold appetizers, hot appetizers, meat platter, and dessert. It is BYOB and you can also buy hookah.

Watermelon with Mint Hookah (~$34)
Aya E.

Ordered: Saturday Prix Fixe Menu (~$75/person + 20% gratuity): includes cold appetizers such as hummus, baba ghanouj, taboule, and kibbe neyeh; hot appetizers such as kibbeh, borak, spicy potato, and sujok; entrees including chicken and kufta kabab with rice Watermelon with Mint Hookah (~$34) Lemonade with Mint Pitcher (~$18) Aya's take: Cedars puts on great events on Fridays and Saturdays. We came by on a Saturday to celebrate a birthday. On Saturdays, they have live Arabic singers & a belly dancer. The food menu is set, so all you have to do is come and have a good time. You're honestly paying for the live entertainment because the food itself is good but definitely doesn't justify the price. Between the Prix Fixe, and any hookah or drinks you order, you're easily at $100+ per person. Nonetheless, being Lebanese, Cedars is authentic, super fun, and very accommodating of all party sizes.

Ivette V.

This is the second time I have been here and really enjoyed both experiences. Inside there was plenty of seating and they allow hookah inside. The waiter tended to us immediately and recommended I get the lamb chops which were delicious. The lamb was perfectly cooked and flavorful. It came with seasoned pita, rice, and a roasted tomato. This dish really was good. As I type this review I am making plans to return... seriously. The hookah was also good. They bring a large hookah which is perfect for bigger groups since the charcoal does not burn the tobacco as quickly as smaller ones do. They bring more than enough tips and have a variety of flavors to choose from. If you want good food give this place a try. Note: they also have an outdoor area which is heated and is livelier than the inside if you want a more eventful experience. Inside is more intimate. I'll definitely be back.

Dip platter
Lisa T.

I came here a couple of months ago with a group of my girlfriends, and it was such a friendly experience. They accommodated all of our seating requests (we asked to switch tables about 3 times!). They also did a great job with respect to our food orders (they ensured we did not order TOO much food for the table or too LITTLE food). My favorite food item was by far the dip platter. I am quite sure I devoured the majority of it. I actually enjoyed that this was a BYOB atmosphere- because we were able to bring a bunch of our own bottles, and got to drink what we wanted, and the price we were willing to pay! No watered down drinks here! I really would love to return as soon as possible. I am excited to see what this place is like in a sort of "post-covid" era that we are now in.

Hummus
Paulina B.

The food was absolutely amazing! Growing up close with a Lebanese family and this was one of the restaurants they suggested. It did not disappoint. For an app we got the hummus as pictured and the Lebanese sausages which I highly recommend. The flavor of the sausages was so authentic. For a meal I got the mixed grill which came with kefta (my favorite) steak and grilled chicken. I can not wait to go back. they also have a nice outdoor seating where you can enjoy hookah.

Desiree F.

One of my clients wanted to get food from this location. The order was called in and I added on the chicken shish kabaob sandwich. When I arrived I walked in and waited a bit for the lady to come ring me up. When she did I paid and left. When I ate the sandwich was ok. I wasn't feeling some of the ingredients inside and picked them out. All in all I had an ok experience.

Nancy K.

Food, service and ambiance were great Love my middle eastern food I will definitely be coming back

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Love cedars excellent Mediterranean cuisine very friendly staff the food very refresh always

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The food was ok, not my favorite Middle Eastern. The ambiance and service were great, and so was the arghile/hookah.

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The Food and the service was very good. The Music and dancer was also very good . They interacted with the audience.

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Ask the Community - Cedars

Do they serve alcohol or is alcohol BYO?

It's BYOB!

What are some of the hookah prices?

$30

What kind of music do they play on the weekend like on a Saturday?

I believe when I was there this past weekend, the host said they have an Arabic singer/dancer performing

Do the belly dancers only perform on weekends?

Belly dancers perform Friday's 10:30pm and Saturdays After 11:30pm inside. Enjoy!

Do they serve non tobacco hookah there?

If I am not mistaken they use Al fakher so the answer would be no but I could be wrong

Is it normal to charge a gratuity fee for a party of 4 because I always thought it was 6?

Most of the restaurant in that area (also other areas with In NJ and NYC such as Bay ridge, astoria, Brighton beach .. etc.) charges gratuity regardless of how many people are in your party, I think patrons of these establishment come from regions… 

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