This review is for Chocolate Island located inside the restaurant…read more We came here strictly for the dessert and we were not disappointed. We decided to sit down and enjoy our coffee and dessert, the seating is in the restaurant, located in Charcoal Gardenia. The restaurant seems new because it is very clean with tasteful design choices. A very cozy Middle Eastern vibe. The cappuccino was very well made and the Dubai chocolate brownie was excellent! The restaurant seems family friendly as there were other patrons with kids that all seemed to be enjoying and having a great time. The service was great and there seemed to be enough people to be handling all the guests.

Excellent food and service! I like all the dishes here honestly, but my favorite would have to be…read morethe shawarmas. Also, if you can definitely eat here instead of take out. Eating inside is such a great experience and the decor is beautiful.

Me & my friend gonna try Turkish food but our money was tight & most of the restaurants here in the…read moreisland is kinda expensive! So she mentioned this place saying the food is delicious & the price is much more affordable. Customer service was excellent. I tried beef burger with fries & strawberry banana smoothie. Yummy ! My friend had the same meal & she loved it too. Definitely will be back . Thank you for your kindness & feeding us yummy food .

Food is delicious. Fresh and served when ordered. The juices are my favorite. Service is amazing…read moreand they are updating the location it looks beautiful.

This was my first time here with family (regular diners) and I had such an amazing experience. The…read moreenvironment was cozy and right by the water, the view was absolutely spectacular and you could see NJ from where I was sitting. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the manager of the establishment and he was very inviting (Peter). We started off with some drinks, I had the dirty martini, my aunt had a Lychee martini, and my uncle a red sangria. When we were seated we started with Thai Calamari, it was so tender and just the right amount of crisp with a flavorful sauce that wasn't overtly sweet. Next I had the beef shank with risotto and the Demi glaze to accompany this fall off the bone lamb was divine. The risotto was creamy and the perfect texture to accompany the meat. My aunt had the lobster stuffed crab with risotto (her favorite), my uncle had the chicken with mash, a classic. Overall the food, the service, the view, and the overall ambiance is definitely a winner. I would recommend this place as a good spot to come with friends, a date, or even a solo dine. Definitely recommend.

I came here over the weekend for a private party. There is a small parking lot, but there is plenty…read moreof street parking if you walk a block or 2. They also have valet which I would assume parks your car on the street as well. The place itself is cute, but it's small. The party I attended was in the interior of the location (there was another party happening outside). What I didn't like about the interior was that if anyone was dining in there for lunch/dinner, they had to walk through our party room in order to get to their seats. The staff also had to go through our room to get food/drinks to the other diners. There is also only one restroom for women, which there was always a line for. In regard to the food, the appetizers brought out were the crab and strawberry salad, the Asian ribs, and the octopus salad. This was all very good. For the entree I chose the rib eye. It was really good as well, I just wish there had been a little more seasoning, and also I requested medium but it came out more on the well side. For dessert we had the brownies with ice cream, and the Nutella wontons. This was delicious! Overall, I'd recommended this place for a small party or private dinner. But don't expect privacy.

I was driving down Forest Avenue at dinnertime, and I saw a big sign that said "Colombian food!" I…read morelove Colombian food, so I stopped. Parking can be tricky, I parked halfway down the side street in front of the city park. The place was clean and everybody was friendly. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. It kind of reminded me of a Cantina. Definitely a Latin vibe. The menu was on an iPad, and it was in Spanish, but just by knowing a few words and by the pictures, I knew what I wanted to order. I could've also used the Google translator on my phone, if I wanted to. I ordered the bandeja mixta. Grilled steak, grilled chicken, sausage, blood sausage, rice, beans and sofrito covered potatoes. The food came quickly, and it was delicious. Both the steak and the chicken were tender and had so much flavor. I loved the taste of the Sofrito covered potatoes. The potatoes were just the right texture, and the Sofrito was creamy and delicious. A little bit of the rice, I mixed in with the beans, And it made for a wonderful rice and beans dish. It was definitely a lot of food. I made it through the chicken, steak, the potatoes, and a little bit of rice and beans, and I was stuffed. I took the rest home for later, and it all reheated very well. The sausage was delicious, especially the blood sausage. Yes, it's an acquired taste but I absolutely love blood sausage. The flavor is deep and rich. For all that I got, especially since it was two meals, the price was very reasonable. I would stop back by the next time. I'm on the island. Thank you!

It has been way too long since I've been here…read more Dinner was a combo of plantains, rice, and side salad, featuring a grilled pork loin. Everything was seasoned well and I can't rave enough about the plantains. Secretly, I wish I had ordered another side of plantains with guacamole l, but that's for another time. I came here with two other friends, we were in and out in about an hour. The service was quick and we found the staff members to be very nice!

I would give zero stars if I could. I politely asked if the lemon pepper wings have a dry rub and…read moreif they are naked or fried. I was told by the lady that the lemon pepper wings are fried and a dry rub is used. The "chef" was there and overheard my questions. Even if there is a language barrier the "cashier" explained the order or so I thought. I get home and the wings are drenched in a super salty tart lemon pepper that is extremely unsavory and I can't eat this. To make matters worse the store is closed since it's after 10:30. I'm very upset and this was a completely waste of money! I paid extra for chicken fried rice with egg which had zero chicken, only bean sprouts, onion and egg. Never again and these places will never apologize or offer refund. Totally not ok.

This is my favorite local restaurant, I order from here weekly. My business has been tarnished from…read moreone bad interaction. I ordered on Grubhub like usual, left the tip like usual, the same delivery person like usual, doesn't come upstairs in my building. This is already discriminatory but it's fine I loved the food I don't mind to go to the lobby to get it. Your delivery person did not hand over my food saying I did not pay. And I'm showing him the Grubhub app like there's no possible way that I can order without paying. Still holding my food hostage. He then had to call up to confirm. I usually don't wear a head scarf but today I did and it feels very coincidental that he treated me like this. It's beyond disrespectful the amount of money I have spent with you over the years to be treated this way. I'll never order from here again and it's super sad. Remember who supports your business before you treat them wrong based off how they look and present themselves.

Love their selection and very tasty. Prices are affordable. The dining areas is welcoming and…read morecomfortable

It was ok wouldn't go back they didnt make sandwiches except for catfish sandwiches which is…read moreridiculous

First time here. Thought it would be dead on a Monday eve but was quite active!! Guess the 2 for 1…read moreMargaritas work (Monday) One of my favorite items of the night was the salsa and chips. I'd come back just for that!! Chips were thick, meaty and crunchy. Guacamole- very disappointing. Not made fresh at the table. Tasted off. Was a bit bitter. Like some filler was in there - shrimp fajita - amazing large blackened shrimp. Nice portion size and 4 tortillas. Beautiful side of beans and rice. - tres leches- scrumptious. - coconut margarita was delicious and strong. Beautifully decorated place. Good service. Parking in rear. I'd def go back

Had lunch to celebrate my husband's birthday. Walked in a we were seated right away. Our waitress…read moreSamantha was awesome. I'm not a drinker, but had a a drink to celebrate. Maybe because I haven't had a drink in a while, but my Patron Margarita on the rocks was fire!!! So good I had two. The food was good. Me and my 10yr has the Pineapple rice and my hubby had a combo fajita. All really good. The manager stopped by to check on us, that's always a nice add. The spot is local and I'm looking forward to going back and sitting outside in the simmer.

Possibly my new favorite restaurant. Everything is made to order, so food does take some time, but…read moreit's guaranteed fresh and so yummy. Super inconspicuous location inside the main stop and shop entrance. The outside sign in the plaza is above an employee entrance, so don't be deterred. The chicken nuggets are like the fresh version of McDonald's in terms of breading. So many options for food. Mochi donuts are also delicious and large array of flavors, but best when eaten fresh or reheated.

Ordered for delivery and was so impressed with the food. We got the mochi donuts and a jasmine milk…read moretea. The mochi donuts came in a variety of flavors. My favorite was the cheesecake. The jasmine milk tea was already really goos especially because the jasmine was strong! I will definitely be coming to visit the place and try their other options!