This restaurant was amazing from the service to the end of the meal! They are an authentic Turkish…read morekitchen with something for everyone! It's great for vegetarians as well as an exceptional steakhouse! They handled my dietary restrictions with kindness and the food was so delicious and fresh. Jack was the best and so passionate and professional. I can't wait to return!

The food here is amazing! It is cooked perfectly & seasoned so well with so many bursting flavors…read more The Lamb Kebab was absolutely delicious. The rice & seasoned vegetables were perfection. The sauces they serve it with are exceptional but you don't even need them because everything tastes so great. It also comes with hot naan with fresh olives & oil for dipping. Service was quick & efficient. The ambiance is super cute inside. Definitely will be back!

My 600th Yelp Elite review!! Celebrated our 1 year…read moreanniversary of moving to Toms River! At our local favorite restaurant Gal's with our family!! Authentic Mediterranean cuisine! Full of flavors and aromas! Exceptional service! We typically don't make reservations but we did for a party of 6. Plenty of parking on site!

AWFUL!!! Food + Service!!!…read more Went for breakfast because we were excited to order the crepes. There was only one other family in the restaurant at the time. I ordered blueberry, my mom ordered strawberry. 20 minutes later I get my blueberry crepes (as pictured) and the waiter hands my mom a plate of a crepe with blueberry and banana -- He said the chef is out of strawberries and wondered if "that was okay" -- NO, NOT OKAY! Why the hell would you 1) Not tell her what the chef told you and ask if she would like anything else, 2) Assume she would be okay with whatever the hell you brought out to her?? She proceeded just to get the blueberry "crepe" -- 10 minutes she had her crepe. By the way, there's a BIG difference between actual crepe batter and pancake batter -- just because you thin it out doesn't mean it becomes a crepe. We tried a little bit of it. It was not good -- At all. We both refused to finish the food because it was just .. Bad. The waiter comes back - I think his name was Metro? Started with a "M" - and asks is we want a box, I said, "No we're finished." Our plates were clearly still full. He never asked or checked up on us while we were eating, never asked if everything was okay with the food, and he swiftly took our plates away and brought the check per our request. Soo many service errors and for the prices, you guys need to step up your requirements especially if you expect to charge people for a premium. The quality you expect is NOT the quality you guys are giving out. ZERO stars if that was possible.

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.

REYLA was an incredible first dinner in Asbury Park and set the bar high. From the moment we walked…read morein, the staff was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly. The service was excellent throughout the entire evening, and every cocktail we ordered was fantastic. We started with a few appetizers, which were the perfect way to kick off the meal before diving into our mains. For dinner, we ordered the Duck Rice, Schnitzel, octopus, and mushroom skewer. While everything was delicious, the Duck Rice and Schnitzel were the clear standouts. Both were packed with flavor, and the Schnitzel was an especially generous portion without feeling over the top. It was perfectly cooked and incredibly satisfying. To top off the night, we headed downstairs to their cocktail bar, Laylow, and had an amazing time. The atmosphere was fun, the cocktails were just as impressive as dinner, and it was the perfect way to end the evening. If you're in Asbury Park, I definitely recommend checking out Reyla and making a stop at Laylow afterward. Great food, outstanding service, amazing drinks, and an all-around memorable experience.

My husband and I were staying overnight in Neptune so we came to Reyla for dinner. It was a…read moreThursday night and not crowded but a decent amount of people. We opted to sit at the bar because the vibe looked good. I had a lemondrop martini from the half price menu and it was good but a little too sweet. Then I had the Blood Sugar Sex Magic from the regular menu and it was unique and fun. I then had an espresso martini with dessert. I was feeling good after that. We did three appetizers: hummus, falafel, and the halloumi. The hummus had a nice texture but it could have used a little more lemon and garlic. But it was served with a jumble of fresh herbs on top which was very nice. The falafel was amazing. The texture was perfect: very crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. Not like the dense falafel you get in some places. It was serviced on top of a delicious red pepper sauce. The server told me it was an old family recipe. The halloumi was fantastic. Very generous and covered in a very crispy coating. It sat in a pool of hot honey. They brought the appetizers out one at a time, which was the perfect way to pace it. We were pretty full by the end so we shared one entrée. We had the lamb kofta. It was cooked perfectly and sat atop a pomegranate labneh. It was also delicious. For dessert my husband had the chocolate cake which was only ok. I had the baklava malabi which was sooo delicious. Great meal and excellent service. Paul the bartender was friendly and made good drinks.

Hubs and I came here for lunch and shared the following:…read more Falafel classic - parsley, tomato, pickled turnips and tahini . We asked for onions Build a bowl - pita roll, lamb shawarma, cucumber yogurt, tomato, cucumber, parsley, onion with spicy roasted tomato sauce We liked both of these equally and thought that everything tasted great. We keep forgetting about Middle Eastern food in our neighborhood. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu.

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.

We just discovered this gem. It is a BYOB, probably you want a red wine or rose because this eatery…read morespecializes in lamb and chicken dishes. We started with eggplant salad, which we enjoyed with complimentary pita bread and kalamata olives. Yummy. For entrees, we had (1) lamb chops and lamb shish kebap, $29.95 and (2) lamb shish kebap and chicken kebap, $23.95. Entrees come with white rice and orange bulgur wheat and salad. They also provided two sauces: cacik which is cucumber in yogurt and ezme which is spicy vegetables. Everything was simply delicious. We cleaned our plates and had no room for dessert. Will return soon.

We were looking for some Mediterranean food and boy we're so glad that we checked reviews and came…read moreto the best place tonight. Food was excellent and the service was superb. We had a mixed Appetizer platter (large) and so glad it was more than enough for the four of us. The Doner and Tavuk combo platter was on point and the Kebop platter was excellent. Would strongly recommend anyone who is even spending a second thinking about visiting them. You will enjoy the beach ambiance in this cozy restaurant.

This is my go to take out spot! It's so good love love love!! It is always so delish ... staff…read moreamazing

The food is good but the customer service is not. 2 young girls there yesterday who got it wrong…read more They said I ordered bread when I didn't. They gave me only 2 slices of a half order of lemon potatoes. They are not accommodating when you want to make simple adjustments. Plenty of competition out there so take care of the customer. They give you no service and then they ask you for a tip on the cc. You get your own food, clean up the table then throw your stuff in the garbage. Give me a break. Thanks

Been going here since they were next to the old Wawa on County Line. Best all Middle Eastern food…read morein all of the northeast. If you want Shawarma, this is the place!

Terrible food. Meat was dry and hard. Animal veins in many of the pieces of meat that was…read moredisgusting. Tahini has no flavor. Lady taking the order could not answer simple questions. Atmosphere is nice and clean.

10/10 spot!!! I come here on my lunch break everyday Michelle is always super nice I appreciate you…read moreI'll never forget your kindness thank you

9.5/10 - CAVA Let me…read morestart with the good because there was a lot of it. The sour cream and onion pita chips were absolutely incredible--probably my favorite part of the entire meal. They had the perfect crisp, great seasoning, and that soft crunch that makes it impossible to stop eating. The cucumber mint drink instantly reminded me of my Spanish heritage. It was refreshing, flavorful, and paired perfectly with everything else. Now, let's talk about the bowl. I loaded this thing with just about everything they offered, and honestly... I couldn't even finish it. It was huge. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The cabbage, lettuce, lentils, rice, chicken, falafel, roasted corn, pickled onions, and sauces on the side all worked together perfectly. Every bite had a different combination of flavors, and nothing tasted out of place. My only real complaint is that since I ordered half chicken and half falafel, it felt like the chicken portion was a little skimpy. I also wouldn't mind seeing just a little more rice, but that's a minor issue. For $19, this is one of the most complete, satisfying meals I've had in a long time. It's fresh, filling, packed with flavor, and actually leaves you feeling like you got your money's worth.

Incredible lunch spot. Been going to his dad's original location for decades. Now the son expanded…read morethe business and it does not disappoint!!!. Everything is so incredibly fresh and well portioned. Gotta try if you're a Howell resident or visitor :)

Came here for lunch. And at 238 pm was told they were closed. Disappointing…read more Hard to eat at a place with unreliable/not posted hours.