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    Dervish Restaurant - Wayne

    4.4 (42 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Filet Fillet Branzini
    Jackie B.

    Wow, my husband and I have been putting off coming here and finally decided to come one day for lunch. We weren't having high expectations but the food, ambience and service all 5 stars. We ordered babaganoush and ezme for mezze which came with bread, chicken adana, and shepherd's salad the first time. It was so good and fresh. It was so good we had to come back the following week for lunch again and ordered mezzes, ottoman salad, and branzino. We looooved the ottoman salad more than shepherd and everything else! We will def be regulars!

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    Rob D.

    Went here with friends for dinner, had to try it out. It's BYOB and has plenty of parking. It's just off then service road, you can't approach direct from 46 East. Our server Atahan was very attentive and Helpful. We were definitely not rushed. The place gets very loud from being busy and I feel that's always a good sign. Everything we ate we enjoyed and was delicious. The onion kebab was piping hot and the Coban Kavurma was especially tasty. If you want delish food in a great atmosphere this is the place to go! Our sever recommended the Antep Katmer for desert and that was a great suggestion. Will return... The decor was nicely done as well.

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    Cleven I.

    Visited this restaurant for the first time. I will say that the food was good. Everything had good flavor. We were a group of 6 and we had 2 onion bowls, a mix grill for 3, kiymali pide, findik lahmacun, phyllo scrolls, and some drinks. The service overall was good but we were visiting at the end of eid so it was busy. So the food temperatures were not the same. Everything came out hot except the mix grill which had the most food and food variety. We also had ask about 1 dish that we ordered and never received, which they thought was given to us. The restaurant itself is large with seating to accommodate, the decor is done nicely. I would visit again because the food tasted good. But advocate for yourself if there is a problem.

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    Giovanni L.

    I have multiple customers in the area so I'm consistently in Wayne, NJ and recently discovered Dervish. The staff is outstanding and the food supports the amazing staff they have. I've been here multiple times in a short span. I love mediterranean food and dervish is one of the best restaurants in this category. The prices are completely fair restaurant is very large. Can host multiple times. I tried my whole things on the menu and I will continue doing so whenever I'm in the area. A great find!

    Karina U.

    Walking into 100% instagram vibes might give you pause because how could the food possibly be good? Well, it is. I got the lamb chops cooked medium rare and they were so tender, juicy, and flavorful. Cooked perfectly and no gamey-ness at all. Spicy onion salad and rice completed the experience. Wonderful hummus with veggies for dip as well as cucumber tomato salad. Love that they label gluten free items and also have a large drink list (including mocktails like virgin mojitos).

    Hummus, Tabouleh, Lebni and Phyllo scrolls.
    Conrad B.

    Visited 04/17/2025 Great ratings and love of all things Mediterranean brought us here and I'm sure we'll be going back. We have a couple of great Mediterranean restaurants near and far. Dervish is new, so we just had to try it. Our server (Muhi) was very friendly and informative. Sold us on a dessert that we didn't need... but was pretty wonderful. Everything we had and shared was very good. The hummus, Tabouleh, Lebni and the mixed grill were all dishes we would order again. The Pistachio Kunefe that Muhi talked us into was pretty amazing. (after googling what was in Pistachio Kunefe, I still don't know what the recipe is, except to say it was amazing.. Topped with a 'firm/chewy' kind of 'ice cream' that will have me wanting to order it again next time we visit. Yes, it is a BYOB.

    Marge M.

    The food was flavorful. The different spices and sauces worked well together. Our server was very honest and helped us navigate this new to us cuisine. The restaurant is nicely decorated. The pink trees inside were lovely. I don't remember the names of everything we ate but it was delicious.

    Frankie R.

    Dervish is delicious. That truly could be the whole review since the food speaks for itself. I've been to the cedar grove location but when the craving stuck but no reservations were available, we decided to try the Wayne location. This was just as great as the original location! The restaurant is beautiful and very well kept. A lot of thought went into this design. The food was outstanding. The Turkish pizza is also a must for me here. Crunchy, flavorful, and satisfying. We also split the mixed meat platter for 2. This is the move if you want to try a little bit of everything on the menu. Everything was tender and cooked to perfection. The best part is the piping hot bread they keep bringing out during your meal. And BYOB which is a major plus!

    Beran Beyran Soup
    Antoinette S.

    Looking for new restaurants to try n stumbled upon dervish. We went to the Wayne location. The location is a lil tricky as it's next to quality inn on Rt 45 East n can only gain access thru the Rt 46 east service road right after willowbrook mall. Quite a big Lovely clean nicely decorated restaurant w friendly welcoming staff. Plenty of parking. We had the lentil soup which was ok. Needed some salt n pepper. Also had the Beyran soup. It's a meat soup w shredded lamb n rice. Something different n tasted good although it needed salt n pepper. We also tried the Muhammara n fried calf liver. Muhammara was dry n disappointing. The calf liver was tasty n cane w a red cabbage Cole slaw n onions n cucumbers. Was good,generous portions, For entrees we had the sultans delight n lamb gyro, the sultans delight was v good w chunks of lamb n mashed eggplant. The lamb gyro was good but disappointing as there was no yoghurt sauce to go w it. Asked the waiter n he said it doesn't come w any sauce but we requested the yoghurt sauce n the red sauce n he obliged. Portions are big so we have leftovers for Sunday lunch. And maybe Monday lunch too. Noticed on the check that 18% service charge was added. We were just 2. V unusual. Not sure why they do it as I have not seen this in any other restaurants. Tx u for a nice dinner.

    Bek M.

    Both Dervish restaurants are great but Wayne location ambience is definitely alot nicer. The service is always great. Food is delicious best Mediterranean food in nj for sure. Highly recommended.

    Filet mignon with grape leaves filling with cheddar herb sauce
    Hal T.

    Amazing authentic Turkish food. Great friendly service. Beautiful ambiance! A must visit Mediterranean restaurant in the continent! Ask for the specialty filet mignon grape leaf wrap with cheddar sauce! It's out of this world!

    Mix Grill for 2

    The food is 10/10 always. Highly recommend the meat sharing platter. Not only is the presentation of food beautiful, but it's delicious as well. The decor is beautiful as well. Dimly lit, with lovely lighting. The service is 20/10. Everyone is so helpful, checking in throughout your meal.

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    Albri K.

    Service was great! Food was amazing! We got the salad and mix grill for 3 (although we were 4, the waiter recommended 3 because it was a good amount of food) and it did not disappoint (view photos). It Turkish cuisine, flavors were spot on! Simply delicious! We had left overs for lunch next day.

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    Wonderful meal and service! The staff, ambiance, and food were amazing. Highly recommend.

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    The food is fresh and fabulous. The service is impeccable and the ambiance is lovely . We love going there a few times a week

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    Love the Branzino fish! Great value and fish is fresh and comes with healthy veggies.

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    6 months ago

    Placed order on Grubhub. ETA was 45 minutes. After 1.5 hours they cancelled the order. No communication of any kind.

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    6 months ago

    Excellent service and food, everything is delicious,food served quickly, highly recommend.

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    Delicious Turkish food and I've had Turkish cuisine for many years. Very attentive staff. There is live music on Thursdays. BYOB.

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    I got a take out from this place , we got chicken and lamb kabab and we all get sick the next day , stay away

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    We enjoyed the lamb shish and lamb gyro. Good quality meat! The service was great too! Large sitting area and good Air-conditioning.

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    Fogo de Chão

    Fogo de Chão

    (182 reviews)

    $$$$

    We celebrated our birthdays here and had such a great experience at the Wayne location. The…read moreambiance was chic, modern, and really set the tone for a special night. We started with drinks, several of us ordered the caipirinhas, and they were delicious. The salad bar offered a wide variety of options, though I do wish there had been more fruit selections. Service throughout the evening was excellent. Our party went with the unlimited churrasco experience, which was fun and interactive. You are given a coaster with red and green sides to signal when you want more or when to pause. The meat selection was impressive, with a steady flow of picanha (prime sirloin), filet mignon, ribeye, garlic steak, chicken, pork, lamb chops, and sausage, all well-seasoned and flavorful. My personal favorite was the pork belly, especially with the honey drizzle, such a perfect combination. My least favorite was probably the chicken, I thought it was a little bland and needed more seasoning. I do wish shrimp had been included in the churrasco rotation, but it is available to order separately. Our main server, Mary, along with the rest of the staff, was incredibly friendly, attentive, and efficient. To end the night, we tried several desserts: key lime pie, tres leches, brulee cheesecake, and molten lava cake, every single one was a hit. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I would definitely come back again.

    Unfortunately this was by far the worse Fogo de Chao experience we had. Not only was the service…read moreinconsistent, but the selections from the salad bar was not fresh, and the seasoning on the meats were inconsistent, with some pieces either being completely unseasoned, and some being extremely salty where it was inedible (as evident on the filet mignon where you can literally see coarse of salt on its surface. We requested specific pieces from Angel and other waiters, where what we requested never came. The servers bringing the meats around also stopped coming to our table despite our mark displaying "Yes, Please" for over half an hour. At the end no additional meats ever made its round to us, so we decided to leave. This was by far the worse experience we ever had at Fogo de Chao. Most other times, we would be completely satisfied where were offered more than enough, and the selections would be fresh. In the photos below, you can see how unripe the pineapple and papaya both were, with the salad dishes being displayed almost empty without being refilled. We came at 5pm on a Tuesday so they really weren't that busy, with at most 6 tables. We mentioned the issue with the overly salty cuts of meat to Angel, but ultimately nothing was done about it. Overall, this experience unfortunately tarnished the great reputation of other Fogo de Chaos, which will make us second guess next time we think about having Brazilian steakhouse. This was doubly unfortunate because the restaurant itself looked so classy, warm, and welcoming, with so much potential of providing such an elegant dining experience...which sadly wasn't the case for my family. Thus, I cannot in good conscience recommend this branch of Fogo de Chao.. Thank you for reading and best of luck!

    Robert's Scratch Kitchen - Complimentary bread

    Robert's Scratch Kitchen

    (265 reviews)

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    Nothing beats a meal cooked entirely from scratch. All meals are prepared from raw, basic fresh…read moreingredients instead of relying on prepackaged or processed foods. The whole experience brings out a sense of nostalgia for one's childhood at grandmother's house. Today, many scratch kitchens pride themselves on making something particular. Located at a strip mall off of Minnisink Road in Totowa, my partner and I decided on dinner at Robert's Scratch Kitchen for some of us as first-timer. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon arrival at this cozy, inviting, and relaxed BYOB establishment, we were greeted by the owner, Robert, and got a table immediately by the window. The menu featured a variety of Italian, seafood, steak, pork, and veal dishes that change with the seasons, including a full gluten-free option catered especially to those with celiac. Their usage of an iPad shows the rotated specials was a novel idea. For starters, we decided on the Artichoke Hearts and Apple Salad. Our main meal consisted of Linguini and Clams as well as Eggplant Parmesan. The food was constantly fresh and prepared exactly how we had ordered it. The portions were healthy portions. The price was comparable to the area. The staff was attentive and wanted to ensure that we were happy. Our server was Juan. We had a wonderful culinary experience.

    We visited Robert's Scratch Kitchen today (February 14) for Valentine's Day dinner. They start you…read moreoff with complimentary bread, which was a nice touch. I ordered the filet mignon, and the meat itself was very tender and delicious. The sauce, however, tasted a bit like packaged consommé and could definitely be improved to match the quality of the steak. My wife ordered the gnocchi, and they were very good. For dessert, we had the lava cake, which unfortunately was a little dry. Overall, the service was very good, and the experience was enjoyable. I'd give this place 4 stars.

    Red Lobster

    Red Lobster

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    I've been coming to this red lobster since I was a kid. Back when Kay was the hostess (god bless…read moreher). I stopped at this location three times this year and it's been a hard decline. The most recent visit I had yesterday has been by far the worst experience I've ever had at this restaurant. Two out of the three times I ordered the sirloin. Once medium and the other time medium well. Both times the steak came out rare. The first time I let it slide but the second time I had to say something to my server. Luckily the second time I had Anthony as my server, I've had him numerous of times in the past and he's always done a great job of accommodating. But my third visit was absolutely terrible. I went with my girlfriend for dinner Sunday night at around 7:30-8:00. There were probably 5 or 6 tables being served throughout the entire time we were there. After we get our appetizers I order the soy salmon and our waiter said it's not available because it's the weekend. This wasn't a dinner special or one of the specials from Monday-Friday, this was a regular dish. (I've never heard of a seafood restaurant that doesn't serve salmon weekend or not.) Completely confused about it I told our waiter I'll order later. After we finish our appetizers our waiter is nowhere to be seen. Had previously asked him for a water, but I had to remind him 20 minutes later when he was passing by our table. After about 25 minutes after that my girlfriend's order comes out and the waiter didn't even bother to ask what I wanted and just ran off. At this point I just wanted to get out of there. We had dirty plates still on the table from our appetizers and empty glasses. Not a single other server or busser came to pick up the stuff off the table. I've worked in the restaurant business before and that is completely unacceptable to leave anything dirty on the table while food is being served. By the time my girlfriend finished her food it was 9:30pm and it was just us and another table with at least 6 other servers talking and swearing around the dining room. Legit probably the most ghetto thing I witnessed at a restaurant. Payed the check and left at 10:00 right as the restaurant closed. We spent nearly 2.5 hours in a dead restaurant just to not have dinner. Had to stop next door to the Wendy's to actually get something to eat. This place sucks and is a horrendous excuse for a restaurant. Red lobster was far better when it was owned by Darden and had chefs and staff who genuinely cared about service. Please don't bother with this place and buy from a supermarket. Guarantee you it will taste better and not take as long to actually be served. It makes sense that there aren't too many of these restaurants around anymore. This experience is a big reason why.

    Food was average, ambiance was nice and quiet, Deedee the waitress was so nice and sweet. Would…read morecome back again.

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