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Never had Moroccan food but I was very excited by the looks of this place. The inside was very clean, and well maintained, same with the bathroom. We first got the combo appetizer, the hummus was simple, but I also liked the two other dips (I don't know their names). I wish the naan was fresher, but it was still warm. It was my first time having falafel and it was delicious!! Very warm and crunchy which paired well with all three dips. I also ordered the mixed platter, it came with chicken, beef, pork, and more meats that I'm not familiar with the names. Everything was delicious but what stood out to me the most was the lamp shank!! It was so juicy and soft, very well cooked. I would next time have it alone as is! Overall, I have a great time here, food is great and I would definitely come back to try more of this culture.
Went with a friend at 6 PM on a Saturday and was a bit skeptical despite the reviews because we were the only ones there. It did fill up by the time we were gone and we found out why. All the recommendations by our sweet server were excellent as was the service. Food was plentiful and prices were great for quality. Would definitely come back.
I remember when Oasis opened, I had an amazing meal here with my mom. I haven't been by in a while.. but I stopped by to pick up a lamb kebab sandwich for lunch today and thought I'd update- my sandwich was really delicious. Packed with veggies, yummy sauce, and meat- I really enjoyed it. I rarely eat fries but theirs were so crispy and crunchy- no soggy fries here. It's a great deal - considering inflation and the price of lunch these days, good value. Definitely a gem in Cranford
Enter on the left side door and come around the right to the main dining room. The decor feels exotic and has a water feature, lanterns, and a low table and chairs in the front window, perfect for a small party. Staff is friendly and helpful. They're very willing to explain the dishes if you need some help with the cuisine. The falafel was the best and crispiest I've ever had, and the lamb tagine is to die for. I could have eaten the whole plate: each bite is a new flavor sensation with apricots, dried plums, marcona almonds, and rich earthy lamb that is cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection, all in a thick delicious stew-like sauce. I'm not sure why I'm not giving 5 stars, maybe I'll re-evaluate when I go back again, because I am DEFINITELY going back here.
First time visiting Oasis. One of few tables there and after a very attentive beginning, our waitress was fairly MIA for the rest of the night. Very comfortable dining area and a nice setting for a chilly evening. Started with falafel - these were delicious and well cooked. Not sure what sauce it came with but not much flavor. The chicken kebab platter is one of the most popular dishes but the chicken was dry and nothing special. I wish there were more vegetables, the ratio was off. The sauce on this one was fantastic but needed more to offset the dry chicken.
Let me start off with what I liked. The restaurant itself is clean and when we got there it was empty so it made it easy to sit 17 of us. So yes this is a good place for a group if you happen to go when it's empty otherwise it might not be so easy to fit everyone. Most of us ordered tagine or couscous. I was excited to try their lamb couscous. I was so disappointed in the taste and texture of the lamb, it was either old or previously frozen for a long time. It was hard and you could definitely tell it wasn't fresh. Unfortunately; I was not the only one who felt this way about the lamb. Everyone else who ordered lamb in their tagine or couscous said the same thing. Thankfully the couscous with the veggies was good but I wish I could say the same about the lamb. They don't serve Moroccan bread but instead serve pita bread (it actually tasted good so I'll give them this). Overall service was good. For the amount of people we had they managed to get our food in a decent time. Unfortunately, because of the taste of the lamb I personally don't recommend this place.
Good food good ambience good service our friends who went to morocco and were with us said this was like being back in morocco
We went to Oasis for the first time with friends. We thoroughly enjoyed this cute restaurant serving delicious Moroccan food. We started with falafel balls, kibbeh, and hummus all yummy. We got the lamb tagline which was fantastic. Also got the salmon kebab and shrimp pil pil which were all very good. Service was excellent. Plenty of parking nearby. I'd come back here again for sure.
I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant and when I finally did I was underwhelmed. I felt everything needed a bit more seasoning. The highlights were the lemonade with mint and the the chicken kebab. The chicken and beef Shawarma seemed reheated and dry, the lamb tagine with plums weren't worth getting and the brewat appetizer was tasty but the filo wrapper was oily. The dishes needed a bit more salt and didn't leave enough of an impression to make me want to return. The service was confused. We had three people waiting on our table and each person was asking us what someone had already asked. The atmosphere was very cute, and it felt like we were in Morocco. It was an OK experience, but not one I would repeat.
One of the more decently priced Moroccan restaurant that serves a very close approximation to the great food in Morocco. I feel like I was transported back to Chefchaouen the moment I bit into their chicken tagine! Amazing service with a smile, great dishes and a slightly more reasonable price entry point than other Moroccan restaurants in the area. Ordered the chicken tagine with lemon and olives ($25 in Nov'23), lamb tagine with plums (I think they're actually apricot -- $28), and couscous with chicken and vegetables ($27). They are all stewed very tenderly and are superbly delicious. The lamb just melted off a bone that occupies half of the plate, immersed in an immensely delectable stew. While the tagine is, as I mentioned, a respectable representation of the numerous tagine dishes I had in Morocco, the spices and perhaps the charcoal, stewing time, etc. are different here in the US and can't be helped -- but I want to emphasize that it still bears very delicious and authentic tastes and flavors. The couscous, however, was straight-up authentic and on-the-spot delish. We ordered briwat, which has been cut in half from its original triangular shape, and they taste delightfully like a Marrakech import. The decor is inviting and traditional, with beautiful arches between sections and metalwork lamps that altogether emit a warm Moroccan ambiance. I would park in the municipal parking lot (smartly set by Cranford for only $0.25 per hour) "behind" the restaurant, connected to the main street via an alley, but there's another parking lot across the street to the left that's slightly farther away. Superb restaurant delivering superb dishes with a great atmosphere. Will definitely come back.
The service was great and the restaurant was quaint. However, the food was lackluster. My shrimp was overcooked and lacked flavor, and my fiance also said his food lacked seasoning. Had high hopes for this establishment I wouldn't return.
We had a delicious dinner here this week. The oasis platter has 3 salads and comes with falafel balls. We had a great fresh salad. It was beautiful and colorful. We has a kufta kabob platter also and it was fresh and delicious also. We really enjoyed this meal and will return here to try a totally different meal soon- thank you!
24 days ago
Soooo good! Food was great, the atmosphere was so cool, and the stuff was great. The oasis salad is the best salad I've ever had! Definitely recommend read more
I fell in love with Moroccan cuisine and culture during my 2021 trip to Marrakesh, and every so often I crave those bold, comforting flavors. I'm so glad I found this place -- it did not disappoint. The decor and artwork instantly transported me back to the riads and vibrant streets of Marrakech. It genuinely felt like a piece of Morocco right here in New Jersey. The food was authentic and beautifully prepared. I even got to try dishes I hadn't experienced before, which made it that much more special. The service was great and genuinely pleasant. I was attended to efficiently from start to finish and felt truly welcomed throughout my visit. Whether you've never tried Moroccan cuisine or you're longing to relive your time in Morocco, this spot is absolutely worth visiting. read more
4 months ago
It's been a few years since I've been to oasis, but it's as great as I remember! Food and waitstaff were fantastic. Cozy and cultural atmosphere. I love their sampler dip player. Wanted to update with recent pictures! read more
Never had Moroccan food but I was very excited by the looks of this place. The inside was very clean, and well maintained, same with the bathroom. We first got the combo appetizer, the hummus was simple, but I also liked the two other dips (I don't know their names). I wish the naan was fresher, but it was still warm. It was my first time having falafel and it was delicious!! Very warm and crunchy which paired well with all three dips. I also ordered the mixed platter, it came with chicken, beef, pork, and more meats that I'm not familiar with the names. Everything was delicious but what stood out to me the most was the lamp shank!! It was so juicy and soft, very well cooked. I would next time have it alone as is! Overall, I have a great time here, food is great and I would definitely come back to try more of this culture. read more
Went with a friend at 6 PM on a Saturday and was a bit skeptical despite the reviews because we were the only ones there. It did fill up by the time we were gone and we found out why. All the recommendations by our sweet server were excellent as was the service. Food was plentiful and prices were great for quality. Would definitely come back. read more
1 month ago
I remember when Oasis opened, I had an amazing meal here with my mom. I haven't been by in a while.. but I stopped by to pick up a lamb kebab sandwich for lunch today and thought I'd update- my sandwich was really delicious. Packed with veggies, yummy sauce, and meat- I really enjoyed it. I rarely eat fries but theirs were so crispy and crunchy- no soggy fries here. It's a great deal - considering inflation and the price of lunch these days, good value. Definitely a gem in Cranford read more
Enter on the left side door and come around the right to the main dining room. The decor feels exotic and has a water feature, lanterns, and a low table and chairs in the front window, perfect for a small party. Staff is friendly and helpful. They're very willing to explain the dishes if you need some help with the cuisine. The falafel was the best and crispiest I've ever had, and the lamb tagine is to die for. I could have eaten the whole plate: each bite is a new flavor sensation with apricots, dried plums, marcona almonds, and rich earthy lamb that is cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection, all in a thick delicious stew-like sauce. I'm not sure why I'm not giving 5 stars, maybe I'll re-evaluate when I go back again, because I am DEFINITELY going back here. read more
First time visiting Oasis. One of few tables there and after a very attentive beginning, our waitress was fairly MIA for the rest of the night. Very comfortable dining area and a nice setting for a chilly evening. Started with falafel - these were delicious and well cooked. Not sure what sauce it came with but not much flavor. The chicken kebab platter is one of the most popular dishes but the chicken was dry and nothing special. I wish there were more vegetables, the ratio was off. The sauce on this one was fantastic but needed more to offset the dry chicken. read more
Let me start off with what I liked. The restaurant itself is clean and when we got there it was empty so it made it easy to sit 17 of us. So yes this is a good place for a group if you happen to go when it's empty otherwise it might not be so easy to fit everyone. Most of us ordered tagine or couscous. I was excited to try their lamb couscous. I was so disappointed in the taste and texture of the lamb, it was either old or previously frozen for a long time. It was hard and you could definitely tell it wasn't fresh. Unfortunately; I was not the only one who felt this way about the lamb. Everyone else who ordered lamb in their tagine or couscous said the same thing. Thankfully the couscous with the veggies was good but I wish I could say the same about the lamb. They don't serve Moroccan bread but instead serve pita bread (it actually tasted good so I'll give them this). Overall service was good. For the amount of people we had they managed to get our food in a decent time. Unfortunately, because of the taste of the lamb I personally don't recommend this place. read more
1 year ago
Good food good ambience good service our friends who went to morocco and were with us said this was like being back in morocco read more
2 years ago
We went to Oasis for the first time with friends. We thoroughly enjoyed this cute restaurant serving delicious Moroccan food. We started with falafel balls, kibbeh, and hummus all yummy. We got the lamb tagline which was fantastic. Also got the salmon kebab and shrimp pil pil which were all very good. Service was excellent. Plenty of parking nearby. I'd come back here again for sure. read more
I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant and when I finally did I was underwhelmed. I felt everything needed a bit more seasoning. The highlights were the lemonade with mint and the the chicken kebab. The chicken and beef Shawarma seemed reheated and dry, the lamb tagine with plums weren't worth getting and the brewat appetizer was tasty but the filo wrapper was oily. The dishes needed a bit more salt and didn't leave enough of an impression to make me want to return. The service was confused. We had three people waiting on our table and each person was asking us what someone had already asked. The atmosphere was very cute, and it felt like we were in Morocco. It was an OK experience, but not one I would repeat. read more
One of the more decently priced Moroccan restaurant that serves a very close approximation to the great food in Morocco. I feel like I was transported back to Chefchaouen the moment I bit into their chicken tagine! Amazing service with a smile, great dishes and a slightly more reasonable price entry point than other Moroccan restaurants in the area. Ordered the chicken tagine with lemon and olives ($25 in Nov'23), lamb tagine with plums (I think they're actually apricot -- $28), and couscous with chicken and vegetables ($27). They are all stewed very tenderly and are superbly delicious. The lamb just melted off a bone that occupies half of the plate, immersed in an immensely delectable stew. While the tagine is, as I mentioned, a respectable representation of the numerous tagine dishes I had in Morocco, the spices and perhaps the charcoal, stewing time, etc. are different here in the US and can't be helped -- but I want to emphasize that it still bears very delicious and authentic tastes and flavors. The couscous, however, was straight-up authentic and on-the-spot delish. We ordered briwat, which has been cut in half from its original triangular shape, and they taste delightfully like a Marrakech import. The decor is inviting and traditional, with beautiful arches between sections and metalwork lamps that altogether emit a warm Moroccan ambiance. I would park in the municipal parking lot (smartly set by Cranford for only $0.25 per hour) "behind" the restaurant, connected to the main street via an alley, but there's another parking lot across the street to the left that's slightly farther away. Superb restaurant delivering superb dishes with a great atmosphere. Will definitely come back. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
The service was great and the restaurant was quaint. However, the food was lackluster. My shrimp was overcooked and lacked flavor, and my fiance also said his food lacked seasoning. Had high hopes for this establishment I wouldn't return. read more
2 years ago
We had a delicious dinner here this week. The oasis platter has 3 salads and comes with falafel balls. We had a great fresh salad. It was beautiful and colorful. We has a kufta kabob platter also and it was fresh and delicious also. We really enjoyed this meal and will return here to try a totally different meal soon- thank you! read more
Excellent restaurant which made me feel like I was back in Morocco. It is family owned and you feel the personal touch of the staff. The service was friendly as timely. They have good options on the menu for both vegetarians and meat lovers. 1. Hummus - Smooth, tasty. Quickly devoured. 2. Kibbeh balls - Warm, crunchy outside. This can fill you up if you have a lot. 3. Grape leaves - Cold appetizer with plenty of flavor. This can also fill you up. 4. Lamb tagine - Had too many appetizers by this point so did not finish the dish. The lamb is cooked well to fall off the bone. It has plenty of flavor and comes with either rice of cous cous. 5. Baklava - Sweet, delicious as it always is. Overall, an excellent restaurant to try at least once if you are in the area. This is BYOB as well. read more
2 years ago
Today is Friday. Yelp says it opens at 11:30a. The door says it opens at noon. We got there at 11:30a and decided to come back a noon (we shopped at periwinkles a few doors down in the interim). Cranford has 3 options for kebabs. There is the Greek place on the same street, a middle eastern place across from the corner, AND Oasis. For some reason, we've only been to the Greek place and Old City. We never tried this place because I wasn't exactly sure what is Moroccan food. Of the 3 places...THIS ONE IS THE BEST! (the other two may have an unfair advantage because I've only gotten take out from there so maybe things degrade from travel). So onto the review... Mint Lemonade --- Other people have said great things. I'm here to confirm that it's AMAZING! It's refreshing. It's icy cold. It's tiny bits of frozen ice. It's perfect. I will definitely drink this again and when out of towners come in---I will bring them here! Oasis Combo Appetizer --- The falafel!!! This is the best falafel. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's hot and fresh. It's NOT HARD. It's NOT DRY. It's better than the other two places I mentioned. The dips are all delicious. Typically, when getting a combo, there is usually one that I'm disappointed in...but not with this trio. All delicious. Kibbeh --- Just as good as the falafel. Cripsy on the outside. NOT HARD and NOT DRY. Well seasoned. Not sure where I had my last Kibbeh---but that one was cinnamon-heavy. This one was delicious! Entrees--- My husband got a salad with lamb kebab added. The addition is $10 for 4 small pieces of lamb. While the lamb was VERY good, it seems like a high charge for very little meat. I had the kufta kebab with rice. Kebab was very well seasoned and juicy. The rice is very fluffy. It is definitely a nice atmosphere and a good place to show off to visitors. YUM! read more
2 years ago
Friendly staff, inviting atmosphere, restaurant was decorated beautifully, food was delicious! Would definitely come! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Our first time at this wonderful restaurant . Coming from Miami we're the culinary community has taken off and expanded we were skeptical about eating in town . However this place is insanely good. Service is amazing , the menu covers the different kinds of food from the region . I can't say enough about them . Oh yes the prices are great with the portion they serve. We will definitely come back and become regulars . We found our favorite restaurant away from home. Thank you , mare and Edwin read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Oasis is a delicious new Moroccan restaurant in downtown Cranford. Came in for dinner a week after the restaurant opened. The restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of downtown and right next to a liquor store (very handy for a BYOB restaurant). The interior is gorgeous with gold teardrop light fixtures, small statues and two small gold tables. The service was impeccable as our server was knowledgeable about the food and had great recommendations. We opted for Baba Ganoush to start, which came with warm pitas and small salads. It was really delicious, I loved the pronounced charred eggplant taste in the dip. For entrees, we tried the lamb couscous and meatball tagine. Both were well seasoned and the lamb was cooked perfectly. The portions were generous as we only finished half of the lamb dish. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back to try the other dishes!! read more
3 years ago
The food wasn't that great to me, however I loved the Moroccan tea and mint lemonade. Quiet friendly space with great service though. read more
The decor is really nice and the service is friendly. The food is really good. I would definitely recommend. Drink: lemonade with mint juice is so refreshing (5 stars) Appetizers: Stuffed grape leaves (3.5 stars) - well seasoned Oasis combo- (4 stars) - good flavors Entree- grilled lam chop platter (4.5 stars) the lamb chop is well seasoned and tender, but the rice isn't as well seasoned. Dessert: Baklava (not pictured) (5 stars) - great texture and just the right amount of sweetness. read more
5 years ago
The homemade mint lemonade is an acquired taste. I found it to be refreshing. The beef and chicken platter came with a very flavor filled yogurt sauce. The shrimp kebab was kind of well grilled but tasty. The salmon kebab platter was very good. The salmon was cooked correctly,very tender. Definitely would recommend. read more
4 years ago
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