Came here for the first time on a Friday night for a friends birthday. We were a big party (~20) so we had a few tables reserved for us. This place is BYOB so make sure you bring alcohol. For a resturant in the suburbs of North Jersey, this place knows how to turn up!! After 9PM the place was completely packed and there was a live DJ and belly dancers. The DJ played a mix of traditional Lebanese music and EDM/Hip Hop. There was a mini dance floor area in front of the DJ so people where even getting up to dance! On the weekends, this place is open until 2AM. As per the food, everything was ordered family style since we were a big party. We started with the Cedars combo with pita. All the dips were really good but my favorite was the Muhamara. It was very flavorful with a good amount of spice. Next, we ordered the calamari and chicken wings. These were good as well. As entrees, we got the chicken chops and chicken kebab entrees. Both chickens were really good. The meat was tender, grilled to perfection and perfectly seasoned!! The rice was very tasty as well. It was seasoned really good. Overall, this is a great spot to eat good food, enjoy good company, and get a little rowdy (on the weekend). I definitely want to come back and try some of the other entree options, such as the grilled salmon, lamb chops and kufta. Highly recommend this place! read more

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I've been coming to this place for YEARS, and almost every week since they reopened after COVID. My sister and I always have an excellent time, however we visited tonight with a guest to celebrate his birthday and the owner stopped us at the door to tell us that they have a $35 per person minimum on a Tuesday night. When we politely said that we had never encountered that in all the years we've been (and the past six months of consistent visiting on a weekly basis), he said that it had always been that way and that "just nobody remembered to tell you". Way to throw your servers under the bus! We called back to double check and he answered the phone, laughed and said "well what do you want me to do for you?" We told him we took our business elsewhere, and that we just didn't appreciate how he spoke to us, and he said "Well if you left to go to Beirut, I own that too". Just disrespectful, and the right way to chase away loyal customers who have brought in so many other people. read more

Cedars - Lebanese Near Me - Wallington, New Jersey

So this little gem is amazing. I love Lebanese food and combine that with hookah... IM SOLD!!! This place is great. Food , service, hookah and who can't beat a byob. No charge to byob and they will provide garnished and ice. It is beautiful, with an inside or outside option for seating. At night it gives you the whole patio vibe with white linen table cloth. This was my second time here as I love love love La ziza s however I feel the service is better here. Along with the ambiance and parking . Now if they added music, I would have given it a 5 Both places are my loves ... but Cedars has been having me come back for more read more

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This is an awesome place for food and entertainment! The service is good and the ambiance is nice! The only thing I could give feedback on is I wish they would serve alcohol and have a longer entertainment period with the dancer, but it is still fantastic for what you pay! read more

The food was cold the music and the billed us 70$ cover fees n 20% service just to listento a Dj!!. I don't recommend it at all.

Very fun experience! Highly recommended for a fun night out with good food, entertainment and hookah!

This is a must stop location for really good Lebanese cuisine while they also have several non meat items too. All that I had was very tasty and fresh, with amazing mint-lemonade. The staff are on point by being very professional, courteous, and attentive to your comfort while dinning. The Restauraunt is super clean including the bathrooms and the hookahs smoke great while the staff steady change the coals often leaving you able to enjoy a long smoking experience. Stopped by passing through New Jersey and I suggest you do the same if you're in the area, you won't regret it! Marc H. Marctoddharris.com read more

Cedars - Appetizers; flava beans, falafel and mint-lemonade! I had more but ate too fast to take pictures. :) - Lebanese Near Me - Wallington, New Jersey

This place is AMAZING. Great food, hookah, belly dancers, live music, dancing, and such a fun vibe. I absolutely love it. It is BYOB but that is the only downside. The real entertainment starts pretty late but it's well worth it. I haven't been to this place in ages but would love to go back soon. It's a blast! read more

Found this place on Yelp while looking for a hookah lounge, and I'm glad I found it. First and foremost I live that it's byob. Second of all the place is clean and they practice social distancing. Last but not least Mohammed was wonderful!! He was attentive and possessed great customer service skills. He made sure they sing happy birthday to my BFF. I can't wait to go back .... read more

Lunch special for 2 people was $60 dollars! Very small portions, lemonade $7 and baklava was a disappointment with a strong scent of Jasmine perfume. Not worth it! read more

Place is always a solid time. Went on a Saturday night and it gets pretty busy inside. Have been there before with a big group outside too. Ambience: Inside - on a Saturday is busy and have live music & belly dancers. Outside - on a Saturday just has Hookah and food, depends on the vibe you are looking for, so you can get a loud crazy inside or just sit outside under the enclosed tent with some friends for some laid back hookah. The live music inside began around 10:30PM on a Saturday night. BYOB: It is a BYOB restaurant, so feel free to bring any wine/liquor, they will put it on ice and give you chasers all night for them. Quality of the Hookah: My group is very particular about the quality of hookah, they kept the fresh coals coming and also kept an eye out for our flavors, which were also very fresh. Food: It was pretty solid. Have been here a few times but we all remembered the Hummus being a bit too salty tonight. Outside of that, all of the other food is great. From the kebabs to the rice that is served on the plate. The appetizers are also solid and have some good flavor. Went with a group for a birthday and everything was Prix-Fixe, so food kept coming. Service: I will admit we may expect a lot when we all go out on the service front. The team there held up. We were about 20 people and everyone was taken care of. The team there works hard and you could see them moving all over the dining room floor. read more

Cedars - Live Performance began at 10:30PM on a Saturday night - Lebanese Near Me - Wallington, New Jersey

Atmosphere is Phenomenal. BYOB good food. Lots of fun. Sweet chicken Tre magnificent! Wait staff have been really attentive and friendly! I'm hoping to come back again and again! Best place we've eaten in Jersey!!! Five read more

Cedars - Sweet Chicken with yellow rice and mint tequila lemonade - Lebanese Near Me - Wallington, New Jersey

Came here on a Sunday night with a group of 6. Valet is a must (Not a fan of that) We decided to sit outside underneath the tents. It was hot, but I truly enjoyed the outdoor seating. Byob - check Hookah - check - We got mango and blue mist and I enjoyed them both. I've been here on two other occasions for hookah, and I've always enjoyed it. On weekend nights, they have a bellydancer. The one time i came in the winter, she was really talented and it was definitely a good show. They also had music and I was able to go on the dancefloor and dance. Food- Hummus is pretty good. We got the cold variety dip appetizer. I really liked the white yogurt with dill mix. I ordered the salmon which i found to be really tasty. I had an amazing time with friends here.. I will definitely be back. read more

Cedars - Apps - Lebanese Near Me - Wallington, New Jersey

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We have been coming here for a really long time. We've had several events done here and food had always been exceptionally good. The restaurant has been on a steady decline in quality and customer service for a while and Covid-19 has exacerbated the problem. Bad orders, food with burned oil taste, etc. I was told I would even get money back for missing food in my order. Still waiting. Luckily there are great alternatives in the area. Time to move on. read more

Left a poor review and The manager sent me a message which I just read now, and I didn't appreciate it. But honestly I was a little buzzed and upset at the time and may have overreacted in my previous review (which was a 2 star and much more severe). I've been Been coming here for over 10 yrs and used to love this place but it's a shame -Service is poor now they don't give really care. Have a problem and they look at you like you're an alien - they just deflect, blame it on someone else and move on.. Hookah quality is very inconsistent, sometimes good, sometimes bad.. I regret every time I come here - brought them so much business over the years and still poor experience. This time I Highly doubt I will be returning, especially after reading the message. Chicken wings and shish tawook are very good though (shish kebab used to be good), they will be missed. read more

Food and entertainment were great and it w a fun time the portions though for $75 a person were a joke though. Don't go there hungry like we did. Your paying for the BYOB, hookah aspect and entertainment, the food is just there to validate the price of admission. I recommend just ordering from the menu and not during entertainment nights. read more

If you looking for halal meet and chicken don't trust their food at all, none of the meet halal and high prices

Fun place to hang out with good food live music The Chicken is really tasty and tender read more

We went to celebrate my daughter's 25th birthday at Cedar's and we had an amazing time. At first I was hesitant about going since I read mixed reviews and a few were on the negative side. However, I contacted a friend and she told me I would not regret going and she was right! The food was amazing, the service was outstanding and the ambiance was very fun! They had two DJs. The first DJ played middle eastern music till the belly dancer came out. BTW- she was amazing and then the second DJ of the night came out to play. He got us dancing all night and played a variety of music. Overall it was a fun night! Also, I want to add that they did serve a lot of food and everyone raved how good it was. We can't wait to go back again!!! read more

Came to Cedars on a date night with my husbands friends. Great vibe and awesome BYOB and hookah spot. We didn't order much food but the things we did order was pretty good. My favorite part was the fact it was BYOB saving you money on overpriced drinks. There is an indoor and outdoor area. The indoor area does have loud music playing and many people are dressed nice. I definitely didn't expect that. Luckily we went on a warm winter day and the outdoor seating was open. Would go back for the hookah. read more

So had to check out the place everyone raves about. First let me start by saying reservations mean nothing . We had reservations for 9pm in outdoor seating and didn't get sat till 9:25. We previously went to see if we can sit inside and pay the insane cover for men of $30 each on top of eating for $30 dollars each person. The host stated he was, "sorry, and they were all full for the night." Our friends showed up and have been there before and knew the host and we got to sit inside with NOT a problem. ON TOP OF THAT, there Were at least THREE To FOUR empty tables alll night ! On the other hand the food was good and the dj was great. But for what we paid, I would rather go back to Antika in MOntclair with same atmosphere , NO cover and same delicious food with less lies about how "packed" they really weren't . read more

Cedars exceeded my expectations 110% We arrived at 9:30 for a party of ten for my friends birthday. It's $55 pre fixe menu/ not including tax and tip/ for parties more than 5. There was plenty of delicious food for everyone and its BYOB. Food was delicious and authentic! I really felt like I was transported to Lebanon. Entertainment started at 11 with a singer followed by a belly dancer and one more singer. Entertainment was provided until closing. They have flavored hookahs for $19.95! The service can be slow and forgetful sometimes though. Which is why I gave them a 4 star. read more

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Cedars I wish you were in Boston!! This place was a blast.. Table for 9 was setup next to the stage and we got to listen to some amazing Arabic music and we were all hypnotized by the beautiful art of belly dancing. Cedars also offers which is so damn nice BYOB!! Say what?? Hell ya they provided us with ice, cups, wine glasses and mixers for your alcohol, it was great and boy we drank alot LOL!! There is a fee of $55 a person that includes entrance and dinner. The amount of food was more than enough for all of us and we ate everything..This included traditional hummus, baba ganoosh (eggplant dip) fresh chopped tabouli salad, raw beef tartar (kibinaye) also cheese, fries, grilled meats, chicken, beef kabob, kafta and much more!! Hookah: I believe everyone had to have one on their table and it was really smooth. We got the lemon mint and one point in the night the whole place was filled with smoke.. Service: We had about 3 different servers taking care of us and I will give them 5 stars. What ever we asked for we got and they seriously made us feel like we were VIP! We will all be back real soon cause it was worth the trip read more

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Grilled Dorado, chicken wings and chicken was great. Pretty good place with friendly stuff. Main dish for us was kebab, it's delicious, good amount of meat, fresh vegetables all mixed with tasty sauce and great seasoning. Will be back for kebabs for sure. read more

Very disappointed. I was hoping to find an authentic Lebanese restaurant in the Wallington area, but not so. It seems like it's a place for a planned event, or a party with all the television sets on the walls. Four of us sat down and started ordering some plates: Foul mudamas, Kefta, Kibbeh, Babba ganoush Some came out quickly, some never came. We kept waiting, and waiting. Never had hookah before, but since the food took so long to come, we decided to try it. We chose a fruit flavor, told the staff and they quickly set it up without much instruction to us. (Much faster than getting us our food). The hookah was fine at first, but it seems to me that since they did not attend to it to replenish the coals, it just burned out. That was the end of the hookah. They just ignored us and oh, the food finally came just as we were getting up to just leave. That was the end of our miserable experience. We're still looking for a good Lebanese restaurant in NJ! Not this one, any other suggestions? The mint lemonade, though too sweet, was still very good. read more

Definitely overpriced, and try to rip you off if you don't know them personally. Food portions are a little too small but tasty. read more

Cedars - Lamb Chops - Lebanese Near Me - Wallington, New Jersey

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This is one of our go-to restaurants. It's byob which is amazing, we brought a titos and asked for a pitcher of juice. They brought out an ice bucket for our bottle as well. The hookah is good and there is a guy walking around refilling the coal at all times, so don't worry about asking for a new coal. The appetizers are super fresh and yummy, and the mixed grill is to die for. The meat is always soft, never dry, and their fries are perfectly seasoned. 10/10! read more

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This place does it for me every single time! Friendly staff, clean environment, good music with great food and its BYOB what's better than that!? The arayes with soujuk & cheese is one of my favorites, they have the BEST hummus ever & the mixed grill is always perfectly cooked yet juicy (get the lamb chops, trust me). I love this place, especially with a big group of people, its the place to go! OH, the kunefe.. simple.. get it! read more

Cedars - Kunefe was amazing! Must try! - Lebanese Near Me - Wallington, New Jersey

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This place has a nightclub vibe to it! I enjoy the atmosphere. The food is amazing. I highly recommend the kufta burger (I believe/ hope i spelled that correctly). The spinach pie appetizer is great too! read more

Great place, food is very good. I just feel it's a bit pricey, otherwise I would give it 5 stars. Deff recommend it. It's worth it. Ok

Love love this spot. So close to my house and best Lebanese cuisine around with hookah. Great ambiance and nice set up. They have valet there so you don't have to worry about parking. Open late and there indoor or outdoor seating. Great for big groups or even a bigger celebration!! read more

The best food, very tasty and delicious . Dessert every time fresh. I like it. Service is great and fast, lovely whit customers.

Update: This place has gone downhill; I don't recommend it to people anymore. Ask for things specifically on the menu and regularly hear "we don't have that right now". FOR THE LAST FOUR TIMES I HAVE BEEN HERE. Final straw is waiting over 45 minutes for one entree in a nearly empty restaurant. Gave up and left. Response to the owner: Your staff is clearly not telling you the whole story. The food was NOT ready in 15 minutes from the time it was ordered. Maybe 15 minutes from the time they finally told the kitchen. The same staff was smiling and stifling laughs while visibly eating food inside the kitchen. Two of your staff, while presumably on the clock, left to go get coffee, asking the gentleman working the front counter if he wanted coffee as well. If you think your inventory is accurate, ask your staff why they can't manage to put mushrooms or peppers on food "because they don't have that right now." The only thing that doesn't make sense is how far you let your service slide. read more

Great place for dinner and entertainment. Has indoor and outdoor seating available. Different flavored hookahs for those that want it and no additional charge for refill. Salmon was great. Must get the spicy potato for the appetizer! Will come back again. read more

Had a chicken shwarma very good and some hooka... 100%..the drinks look good but i had a pepsi.

Best Lebanese restaurant in NJ!! Their rice is well seasoned and their chicken tawook is tender and flavorful. I'm a frequent customer and their food has never disappointed. Must try! The space is nice and open, but the customer service could be better. I've had either 10/10 service or just servers who I have to hunt down to order water. Ask to be sat with a good server and you'll have a great time. read more

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Declined entrance of a minority. Racist business. Do not recommend this to anyone. Called in for reservation 2 days ahead, was confirmed - and still got denied entrance when we arrived for having "sneakers on". Saying there is a dress code, hence the dress code mentioned no slippers, no hats, and no tank tops (no one in our party had either of the mentioned). Completely disgusted. read more

Cedars - "Joe" who declined our entrance. Stay away from this racist man. - Lebanese Near Me - Wallington, New Jersey

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If you been to one Lebanese restaurant in NJ you been to them all and that's not a bad thing but Let that set the tone for you. I can say that this was one of the more cultural one tho the live performance was great, beautiful singing and live band. The service was up and down but I have 2 stars for the manager allowing to bend the rules for the pre picked meal ordeal. The space is large and the prices are reasonable. Valet parking was free and I like that you can come dressed how you want and feel cozy I wore jeans and heels my friend had on jeans and sneakers. The bathrooms were not clean but the hummus is BOMB! I had the grilled salmon the rice and sauce it comes with was tasty the salmon was cooked well but had no flavor. My friends food came out 30min after mine and it was one plate that was to be shared for 55 bucks each. It's BYOB read more

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Yummy. I really liked the food and reminded me of my mom's cooking. Wait, haha nobody's better than her.

AWESOME vibes here. The Arabic experience you get here on weekend nights is primo! Let's get the obvious out of the way. Yes, they serve good Lebanese food. Yes, they have hookah. Yes, they are BYOB. Yes, they have a DJ on weekend nights. Now let's move on to what's interesting and (very) entertaining about this place. When they tell you they're BYOB, they literally mean bring your own bottle of ANYTHING. Including hard liquor. Including mixers. Say whaaat!? The BYOB policy here most certainly helps you get a lil loosey goosey in preparation for the DJ's hottest spins. The music here is FIRE! Their mix of upbeat Arabic music with house and hip hop gets everyone outta their seats. Yup, your dinner restaurant just turned into a night club. But last Friday night tho... Cedars outdid themselves with entertainment. The belly dancer was gorgeous AND talented. The shaking, the twirling, and the lavish outfits and costumes captivated us all. The dance-off with guests had everyone clapping, and the sword balancing act (while doing a split) had the room cheering. Just as the dance floor got packed, a drummer suddenly appeared standing on a chair in the middle of the dance floor, drumming to the beat of every song played. The. Crowd. Went. Wild. (and we all went half deaf too). Guess that wasn't good enough cause a short while after, a little person dressed as batman suddenly appeared on stage. We all did a double take. Who would've known little batman could get everyone dancing and doubled over laughing all night! As you can imagine, it was a spectacle. But one helluva night! I'd say you get 5-star ambiance with 3.5-star food here. While you dance and smoke the night away, you might notice that the kebabs are under seasoned, or that the lamb chops are a bit fatty. The Fattoush, Sambousek, and Arayes appetizers were all decent but subpar compared to other spots in the area. But if you're here with a large group like I was, you'll let it slide. Cause the entertainment and company is just too damn good! read more

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