When my boyfriend and I decided to try out Marmara we weren't expecting anything as great as it…read morewas... It's in a fricking mall! We've been there once every week for the last month...... I've enjoyed the Branzini very much ( fillet it to avoid bones) Their balloon bread is amazing with the Tapenade they serve. We always get their hummus. And their grape leaves. The Shephards salad which Is mostly tomato &cucumbers w a flavorful dressing (we put on side) .. there's just something about using their balloon bread to scoop up your salad and dips... Yep, we always get a second order of the bread... It's very light and thin and doesn't feel as gluttonous. Everybody is very courteous... It's like going to a restaurant in the city... A belly like dancer surprised us on a Friday night which was fun. I don't really wanna recommend this too much because I don't want it to get so busy that I can't get in when I want to lol but seriously it's a really great experience. They do have wine, but we bring our own and they are happy to fill a glass! Enjoy

The food is delicious, 10/10. I've been here about 5 times and have never had a bad meal…read more The service on the other hand is very slow. Consistently. It takes about 30 minutes to get your food and even longer to get a check after the fact. Which is crazy because my table was only one out of 3 other tables in the restaurant. A 20% tip is automatically applied to your bill, and then still asked if you want to tip ON TOP OF THE FACT so pay attention to your bill! Part of me thinks the reason the service isn't as good is because they know they're automatically getting that tip, but another part of me hopes that isn't the case. Ambiance is nice, very beautiful and great place for pictures.

It's a casual place...you order at the counter similar to a chipotle and then find a seat. With…read morethat in mind, the ambiance is very adequate (simple, pleasant and clean). Service was friendly. I ordered a felafal sandwich which I customized with various sauces/vegetables/etc. It was truly delicious and a breath of fresh air compared to so many of the dry felafals I've encountered lately. The sandwich was huge so I saved half for dinner when it was still enjoyable. Purchased a small container of baba ghanouj for my aunt which she later said was good. They had fresh squeezed orange juice which I also enjoyed.

Food was just okay. I got a bowl with chicken and falafel. the chicken shawarma meat was extremely…read moredry like it had been around for a while. The falafel was pretty decent they cooked it fresh so it wasn't lying around. The service was okay not very friendly. Ambiance was sort of like a that of a bagel shop. The really big kicker for me besides the dry chicken was the price. $27.00 for a chicken shawarma bowl with some added falafel and a can of seltzer. Would not eat there again.

Six of us enjoyed a terrific dinner recently. Service was exemplary and the overall theme is casual…read moreand friendly. We started an order of Mussels with a lime and cilantro sauce, Shrimp Torte (artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, capers and green olives - in a white wine sauce topped with feta cheese), along with Octopus. Everything was terrific! Entrees consisted of a huge Cioppino consisting of shrimp, mussels, clams, wild cod, escargot, octopus and crab legs in a shrimp tarragon sauce over spanish risotto - way too big to finish! Branzino with oven roasted tomatoes over yellow corn risotto. Pistacio encrusted wild salmon with fingerling potatoes and butternut squash. Chargrilled Rack of Lamb with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. To finish off a terrific dinner we ordered the Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Torte, Hazelnut Baclava and Banana Foster. As a remeinder, Lemon is BYOB.

Cozy spot with plenty of parking. First time dining in at Lemon Mediterranean and we were…read moreimpressed. Service was excellent and the food was *chef's kiss*. Bread basket: Pita with hummus Appetizer: Octopus Entree: Lamb tagine & char grilled rack of lamb Dessert: Creme brulee & Mango panna cotta Coffee: Moroccan coffee This is not your traditional Mediterranean fare but the flavors hit all the right spots. Octopus was grilled to perfection as were the lamb dishes. Our server brought a fresh basket of warm pita for the tagine and that was much appreciated. The only issue we had was that the hummus was a bit on the tangy side and slightly runny. Desserts and Moroccan coffee were the perfect end to our meal. Big thank you to Chef Ash for the absolutely delicious mango panna cotta.

Can be a little noisy but otherwise a perfect evening at their Manalapan location in a strip mall…read morewith plenty of parking. Our server Yenny was terrific and management also dropped by a couple of times. The food was excellent. The Marouli Salad may have been the best I have had. The hummus and baba ghanoush were also very tasty. Everyone enjoyed their mains. Prices, especially for the entrees, were reasonable for this day and age. No room for dessert as portions are large.

Another fabulous meal, it's like cheers where they know your name, and we have customers have a…read moremutual respect for the staff. What an excellent meal tonight the stuffed shrimp with asparagus it was the best butterfly shrimp we've ever had and the beef flame Gyro platter was moist tender so tasty my wife and I wound up ordering one dish at a time and sharing so we got to enjoy both together. It is so worth the 45 minute drive including tonight's drive home in the horrendous rain for having such a quality meal that will stay with us for a while .

Of all the restaurants we have patronized, Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine in Princeton is one of…read morethe best ever, by far! The menu is extensive with emphasis on Turkish dinning. Four of us dined there each having a different meal, plus delicious appetizers & balloon bread. Service was superb with a wait staff that is fully knowledgeable about all of the dishes on the menu. We intend to go back many many more times.

An upscale chi chi Mediterranean joint…read more The emphasis is on elaborate dishes with the strategy of raising the tab. If you are going to charge me more by being fancy, You had better be fancy and good. Fortunately Aspendo's delivers. * * * I was there on an academic lunch with an exciting scholar. That kind of thing can happen in a restaurant next to the Princeton campus. This is one of the dangers of eating in a college town. So most of my observational powers and intellectual energy were turned towards general issues of demographic processes and global welfare and the way that these could be re-positioned in the social sciences. There was elaborate stuff going into my mouth. I was paying more attention to the elaborate stuff going into my ears. What was going into my mouth seemed overly fussy for what it was. But it was not unpleasant. * * * Had the agenda been a romantic evening, There been a bottle of wine on the table and The goal being to make the dinner last forever, Elaborate interesting dishes could have been welcome. So this place has its uses.

We have been coming here for 3 years or so, and we were never let down…read more The food is always fresh and tastes wonderful. The owners are friendly, hospitable and attentive to every customer. I have no hesitation in giving this restaurant a 5-star review. I wish every restaurant maintains their quality like Grill Point.

My wife and I went here for the first time yesterday after having them on my radar for a while. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious. Service was impeccable. It looks like it's a family owned operation where you see the family hard at work in the kitchen and making sure customers are well taken care of. My wife ordered a quinoa salad with chicken kebab. I ordered lentil soup, fattoush salad and a chicken chops entree which came with rice, bulgur and a side salad. We started out with complementary Turkish bread and olives in olive oil. These olives were so good that I had to ask the owner where they came from. He said the olives came from Palestine and the equally good oil came from Turkey. My wife's salad made her very happy. I tried her chicken kebab and it was nicely charred and seasoned chicken breast cubes that weren't dry at all. My lentil soup was thick, creamy and very well spiced with cumin and other middle eastern spices. Fattoush salad had their special house dressing on it which brought out the ultra freshness of the salad ingredients. Chicken chops were thighs that were juicy, so flavorful and expertly charred like the chicken kebab. This place is 8 minutes from our house so it's definitely worth a re-visit. It would be worth it if it were further away as well.

I've been here a handful of times and they're always delicious…read more Small restaurant with a small parking lot right on route 1 next to a Dunkin. The restaurant owns a Turkish supermarket next door. All of the food is delicious. Warm bread and sauces are included (the red sauce is DELICIOUS but super spicy, the white sauce is minty and tart). Get the Mucver!!!! I haven't tried other appetizers but the Mucver stole the show. It's a zucchini vegetable fried pancake. If a latke was made of zucchini. Super flavorful. Not greasy at all. The chicken Adana is my favorite. It's a ground chicken well seasoned with herbs and grilled. My husband had the mixed grill of gyro (beef), lamb, and grilled chicken. The grilled chicken was delicious. Both are served with a salad and rice. Very good service.

A little Mediterranean paradise in a New Jersey strip mall. Food was great. Grilled octopus and…read morecold appetizer platter were must order items. The yogurt entree (so embarrassed we got hungry and ate before the camera) was good but I would try out the main entrees if I were to come again. "That was really delicious, guys" repeated multiple times throughout dinner and after. Desserts were decent and beautifully presented but nothing to write home about. Staff was friendly and efficient. An authentic restaurant, decorated well and nice seating. Would definitely recommend!

After having gotten hooked on Turkish food in Germany for a couple years, I was curious to try a…read moreTurkish restaurant that had come to the town where I was born and raised. I have to say that it was just OK. They did not have the signature Döner rotisserie, which I have grown to expect. Maybe they have it at select times. So, I got the kofta. It was basically just three pieces of meat with lots of filler. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't outstanding either. The ambience is relatively clean and bright. Service was fine. You just order from the counter and sit down. I don't think I'll go back.

The food was outstanding & very delicious Very reasonable…read moreprices Highly recommended & definitely will come back again :)

Delicious food! Warm and friendly staff. Our waitress was very on her game and took such great care…read moreof us! We would very much like to return! Love the Speakeasy in the basement!!

Valentine day surprise here. I didnt know in advance so couldnt scope out reviews and menu in…read moreadvance. Location: parked at paid parking nearby which was cheap $1 or $2 per hour. Didnt partake in $25 valet parking but was sorely tempted. The indoors are beautiful, white walls and pretty decorations, large bar. Service: Terrific. 5 stars. Julia was awesome, helpful and honest. I did tell her I cant eat spicy stuff although I enjoy lightly spicy stuff. Drinks: I tried the Lebanese red wine. Very nice medium body. My husband tried the old fashioned which he said were good. Starters: we had the salatim which is 6 different dips and two piping hot large pita breads. I liked 4 out of 6 dips while hubby liked 5 out of 6. We both loved the hummus, salad, lima bean, and eggplant ones. This kind of eating is always fun. The discovery! STAR: The star is the halloumi. Fried cheese with lightly sweet crispy crust honeyed and topped with a light refreshing salad and pomenegrate seeds. Our server charmingly apologized she forgot to warn me about the codfish chili being potentially hot but I ended up trying and enjoying it, although I felt the fish was slightly overcooked. Not rubbery but a little too crusty and not flaky enough. I did not complain though because her dessert recommendation for malabi, a custard with oat crisps, was lovely. Nice to share with hubby and cap off the night. Temperature control: we sat somewhat near the front so were hit with cold air anytime someone entered. My husband is recovering from back surgery so walking was difficult for him. I appreciate he planned such a nice outing for us despite his walking challenges. All in all, we would return and explore cocktails and other menu items.

Hubby and I stopped off here for lunch, after I had seen a lot of videos online from influencers,…read morethought, "why not?". We both ordered the lamb and chicken over rice, naan and a side order of stuffed grape leaves, 2 sodas. Food was good, but more rice than meat. It was lunch time so very busy, we sat by the door since seating at tables were full, but it wasn't bad. We ate for a while and enjoyed it, but we took the rest home. It does a brisk business and the prices are average so it's a good deal.

I am not sure what happened ... the Royal Grill 37 was a regular take out location whenever we…read morevisited our daughter because they offered non-meat options and really really good food. Well, I always went for the chicken because I don't need to worry about non-meat options but the food was always really really good. One other consistency was the service! The team at Royal Grill 37, which always seems to be busy, is ALWAYS customer-focused and friendly!! For some reason it has been awhile since my daughter suggested Royal Grill 37 and I didn't know why but there are lots of options for take-out in the area but I was going to be in the area by myself and I wanted something good to eat so I called Royal Grill 37 and ordered my favorite. Chicken over Rice with extra white sauce. I walked into the small storefront restaurant that gave off a nice positive energy. Yes, I felt very welcome and that friendly team was friendly just like they always have been. They handed me the 'heavy bag' because you always get a lot of food at Royal Grill 37. But when I opened the container to enjoy my solo dinner it was ugh ... the food was not tasty and the amount of chicken was minimal on top of a big pile of rice. The side salad was ok. But it really didn't taste very good ... yes, I know I could add the tasty white sauce but that would merely hide the fact that the chicken wasn't very good. When I talked to my daughter later she said that they had stopped going there because the taste just wasn't what it used to be. Not sure what happened .... GREAT SERVICE ... LOTS OF FOOD ... REASONABLE PRICE ... but ugh, I don't think I will go back.