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

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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. 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

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Staff was nice and pleasant. Food wise, the tajine were good but a little more on the saltier side. The same can be said for their appetizer dips. There were some hummus leftovers I took home one time and they tasted spoiled despite eating it the next day after refrigeration. The price is a little steep too. read more

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

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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

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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

Oasis Restaurant - Chicken Kebab Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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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

Oasis Restaurant - 35. Lamb Couscous - Mediterranean Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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

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This family run BYOB is a pleasant place to have a leisurely meal. We had the mixed app platter. The falafels were perfectly crunchy on the outside, tender and fragrant on the inside. The hummus was creamy and delicious, and the pitas nicely warmed. We had two lamb entrées, couscous and tagine. The tagine was just OK, the lamb shank was on the small side, it needed more seasoning, and it wasn't served hot enough. The couscous was a huge plate of food, however, the vegetables in it were way overcooked, like mush, and the boneless lamb chunks were overcooked and dry as well. I would not order this again. The panna cotta could have used more honey, but was still delicious and generous enough for two. I like this place enough to return, but will get something different. read more

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

Oasis Restaurant - Lamb Tagine - Mediterranean Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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

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Decided to try Oasis for my wife's birthday after looking for Mediterranean restaurants in the area and wow, am I happy we did! We walked in early on a freezing cold Wednesday and there were a few scattered tables around the room. From the second we sat down it felt like we were guests at a family friends. The waitress was patient and knowledgeable. The food was timely and came with a smile and can I just say the dips... the dips... yes the dips were amazing! For our entree we split the chicken kabobs and the lamb tagine, which we never had before but the waitress suggested. All was incredible! If you are in the cranford area I strongly recommend stopping by Oh by the way, it's BYOB read more

Our favorite place on the Cranford Mediterranean row of restaurants! Nice ambiance. Classy. Great owners who deliver with awesome service and delicious food! Not a bad thing on the menu. Love it! Highly recommend. 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

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Good service. Really enjoyed all the vegetarian options. salads in particular are great. falafel balls are actually nicely Made. Portion size is pretty large. Kids friendly place. Certainly a good spot for future! read more

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

Oasis Restaurant - 55. Falafel Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Very disappointing. Pastilla was dry and a little too sweet. Lamb Tangine was super rich tasting sauce I could only eat a few bites. Assorted appetizer plate of hummus and babbaganoush had texture of wall paper paste but tasted better, falafel was nice and crunchy on the outside and over cooked but tasty and soft inside. Tomato and eggplant had an odd flavor and I could not taste any sign of eggplant. read more

Fantastic food and service! A wonderful place for a special occasion with your significant other or a hangout with friends.

A fun, classic Mediterranean spot in the heart of Cranford. Huge props to see some diverse offerings this side of town. It seems like the staff is authentically from the region, almost to the point where you feel like you're at an auntie's house enjoying some delicacies. read more

Ambience is well setup and service was great. Menu is extensive but not overwhelming and everything was delicious! They also have a kids menu for the junior diners ;) read more

Friendly staff, inviting atmosphere, restaurant was decorated beautifully, food was delicious! Would definitely come! read more

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The food here is sooo delicious! We've eaten here numerous times and it never disappoints! Excellent service and very comforting atmosphere. We had the Chicken Shawarma tonight, the meat was very tender and the vegetables were definitely tasty. read more

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

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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

Oasis Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

Nice space, you didn't feel crowded. Service was really good. Our waitress was very helpful and made sure I had the sauces I liked for my meal - even the takeout! We started with the Beef Brewat, which is fried phyllo dough, filled with spiced ground beef. They do sprinkle some confectioners sugar on top. I would order again with no sugar. It was nice and hot and tasty. I had the Mixed Beef & Chicken Shawarma Platter. The beef was very chewy for some reason. Chicken was great. Flavors were good but I probably would order something different if we came again. My husband had Meatball Tagine which he said was excellent. We had the Kanafa for dessert which was good but not as good as some Turkish places we have been too. Granted this is a Moroccan restaurant so maybe we just like the Turkish version better. I would come back. 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

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Hidden gem in Cranford neighborhood. Everything ordered was so delicious. The owner offered the morrocan smoothie. It's got mint and line in it and not sweet. It was perfectly. I also love the decor. Would definitely come back again read more

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

Oasis Restaurant - Moroccan tea - Mediterranean Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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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

Oasis Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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

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Excellent Moroccan restaurant. 1) For appetizer, we got brewat, which is a meat spring roll which is somewhat sweet. Worth trying it once. 2) The best item on the menu is lamb tagine. OMG it is so good! 3) The other item I loved was the meatball tagine. It is somewhat different from Italian meatball. 4) We also got the chicken tagine. It was good, but the lamb is beyond good. 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

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The food was absolutely amazing! First time trying Moroccan food and oasis and will not be the last! read more

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The food is very delicious and portion are satisfying, the service was great, and the place has a nice ambiance, I highly recommend! read more

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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

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Finally went here for in person dining and still in love with their food! We had zaalouk, a delicious eggplant dish for an appetizer and I had a meat platter for my entree. The owner also recommended the after-dinner traditional Moroccan tea which was delicious with fresh mint. I cannot get enough of their food! And I loved the dine-in experience because the decorations and ambiance really set the tone of the meal. read more

Oasis Restaurant - Zaalouk and warm pita 9. Zaalouk - Mediterranean Near Me - Cranford, New Jersey

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Boo Boo and I got take-out from here a couple days ago. I got the kofta kabab. Boo Boo got the lamb platter and we shared the baba ganoosh. Everything tasted good but for around $50 we expected portions to be a little bigger. Oasis is in a crowded space in Cranford. Across the street is old city and next door is a Greek place. I hope it does well. read more

The best falafel and swarma around!!! Although their rice and pita are side dishes, Oasis does such a good job that they really stand out. It's that good...a clear reflection of how much care they put into all of their food. read more

I was so impressed with Oasis Restaurant. The first thing I noticed was how gorgeously the interior had been designed. They did an incredible job maximizing their square footage, and it genuinely feels spacious. There's an arched divider wall, allowing there to essentially be two dining rooms, and each one is decked out in authentic Moroccan decorations. On top of that, the owner of the restaurant was so respectful, well-mannered, and friendly. Despite the fact that we met him during the hectic Taste of Cranford event, he carried himself so well and even had our food ready earlier than he originally predicted it would be. And now for the most exciting part -- the food itself. During Taste of Cranford, we sampled their Chicken Kebab with Rice and their Couscous with Vegetables. And boy oh boy, did they nail the flavors. Each component of both of the dishes was so savory and so flavorful overall. If I didn't know any better, I would've said that I'd just sampled the best food Morocco can offer in the country itself, and I can say that confidently as I have tried traditional Moroccan cuisine from an old professor of mine that grew up in Morocco. Can't wait to fully dine here sometime soon. read more

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