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    Via Veneto Ristorante

    3.6 (104 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Delicious shrimp scampi
    Brian S.

    Another great meal at Via V. We continue to frequent this place as it is probably the best Italian BYOB at the Jersey shore. There are many to choose from these days but you will not find a better value or better cuisine anywhere. The bonus is their service and delivery which is top notch. Be sure to visit their place in Brick and not Manasquan which is not at the same level of dining experience.

    Ric T.

    I was here about a decade ago with five friends and enjoyed a decent meal if memory serves. I don't know if they are the same owners but I do know they have another restaurant in Manasquan. Fast forward to the present......my friend and I wanted a relaxing and festive meal, so I decided here. The place is nicely decorated as per the holiday season. The atmosphere is festive and upbeat. We were greeted by Chris and Tony, both were very cordial and capable. The fare is mostly Italian. So most diners are familiar with the food. It's all in the taste, preparation and presentation. Entrees range from $22-37. The food is excellent minus. If you're a big eater, you will see portions are on the small side. Fill up on bread? Dessert was also excellent minus. The "con" here is the acoustics. Relaxing? NO. The sound levels should be checked by an audio engineer. Too damn noisy. 3.5 stars.

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    Food and service are outstanding! Deserts weren't great. Highly recommend. Just steer clear of the hostess!

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    It is a Sunday and we just got home from Via Veneto. A long wait for mediocre food. My last time.

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    Great old school Italian. Best bread. Everything is always good. Pasta is a little pricey but other then that you'll have a great meal

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    Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine

    Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.5(96 reviews)
    16.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    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.

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    Royal Grill 37

    Royal Grill 37

    4.7(357 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    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.

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    Royal Grill 37 - Double lamb meat plate

    Double lamb meat plate

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    Ha’Misada - Salad Combo- super good!!!

    Ha’Misada

    3.7(20 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    Every time I finish shopping at BJ's, I pass by this place on my way out. I've been wanting to give…read morethis place a try for a while. We finally made it here one night for an early dinner. The place is pretty big, with white walls, a super high ceiling, fake grass plastered to the top of one of the walls, and mounted TVs showing menu items and regular TV. Black tables and chairs make up the front of the restaurant while booth seats make up the back area. It is fast casual where you place your order with the cashier and find a table. They'll bring the food to you when it's ready. We ordered the following: Sabich- Hubs and I liked this a lot. It's been a while since we had this and the moment I saw it on the menu, I knew I had to have it. Hubs loved the Israeli salad on the inside. Sabich reminds me of Miznon, which is great. I loved this and would order it again. Beef kufta skewer with rice and beans; fried zucchini sticks- It's beef kuftas on 2 skewers. Daughter liked this and thought it was soft and good. I loved the fact that the beef kufta was served in a skewer. I had it like this one other time in Canada and this brought me back to that time. Hubs wished it was lamb. LOL.The zucchini sticks were nicely fried. Be warned that there is an 8% service charge here. We didn't get the receipt but I saw it on the cash register screen. The entrance is a little tricky to get in. You can only get in as if you're going into BJ's/Starbucks. I didn't realize that until I passed the entrance and had to make a U-turn. Once you pass that entrance on Route 9, that's it. The strip mall only has an exit onto Route 9. Overall, service was friendly and quick. Will return when in the area to try other items on the menu.

    The food here is terrible. I especially hated the baba ganoush. I wouldn't recommend this place to…read moreanyone. The service was bad and it took forever to get my food.

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    Ha’Misada - Outside. Plenty of parking.

    Outside. Plenty of parking.

    Ha’Misada - Beef Kufta Skewer- well-seasoned and nice char. Comes w/2 sides. Here: Couscous w/veg and Israeli Salad. Excellent!

    Beef Kufta Skewer- well-seasoned and nice char. Comes w/2 sides. Here: Couscous w/veg and Israeli Salad. Excellent!

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    Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant - Grilled Chicken Kabob

    Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.3(531 reviews)
    14.0 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant
    Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant

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    Cafe 28 - Half eaten lentils salad.

    Cafe 28

    4.5(230 reviews)
    15.2 mi
    $$

    We dined at Cafe 28 with another couple on a recent Friday night. None of us had been there before…read more The owner greeted us & from there on in the experience just got better & better. Our food was SO delicious (4 different entrees & 2 appetizers) and the service was perfect. We were not rushed so had time to catch up with our friends over a delicious meal. It's BYOB as is our preference when dining out. I highly recommend this restaurant & will definitely be going back!

    My husband and I stopped in to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had visited once before and…read morewe're very impressed with the food and enjoyed meeting the owner and chef. This time we tried the fava dish, lentil salad, rice pudding, sausage appetizer and falafel. Surprised and delighted with how light and crispy the falafel was! We learned Egyptian falafel is made with fava beans and not chickpeas. The sausage appetizer came with a very flavorful tomato sauce for dipping homemade pita bread. Hummus was also very creamy and delicious. The evening was rainy and cold so we were the only customers making it feel very cozy. The owner and chef was accommodating and shared memories of growing up in Egypt. We enjoyed our time very much. Food is a step above typical Mediterranean. ​ p.s. updated review to add pictures from our first visit. We fell in love with the mint tea, lentil salad, French fries, and pita wraps with tahini dressing.

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    Cafe 28 - Hummus and salad

    Hummus and salad

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    REYLA - STEAK (GF DF)

    REYLA

    4.3(300 reviews)
    12.9 mi
    $$

    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.

    Reyla is a cute modern restaurant. For the entree I got the Schnitzel. It was really good. Breading…read morewas perfect. Service was ok. Pita was really good and fresh.

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    Seating in front

    REYLA - TURKISH HUMMUS GF

    TURKISH HUMMUS GF

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    Samara Grill

    Samara Grill

    4.0(22 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    A cute little Mediterranean cafe. It was empty when were arrived, and boy were we lucky. As soon as…read morewe sat down a very large group came in - the two employees had to call a third person in from home to get the order done. And our order still arrived in great time, and with no issues! My chicken gyro was perfect in every way. It was is absolutely what I envisioned when ordering it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the flavors were exactly what I wanted. The fries it came with had a nice crisp outside with a soft inside, as fries should be...without any weird seasoning or added starch like seems to be the popular thing these days. A dab of salt and pepper made them really pop! My partner got a huge salad and said it was delicious. Staff were awesome! They handled the group after us with ease and professionalism. I'd recommend this to anyone in the area!

    Clean. Small with 4 tables. Well kept. Good service…read more We live in the area and have always wanted to try Samara but never did. Until tonight. We wanted it to be great and it was ok. To start, there's nothing going on in side the restaurant. They need a TV or some music. It's very quiet. You only hear sounds from the kitchen or the phone. As we sat waiting for our food my wife said "why's it so quiet in here?" I ordered a lamb gyro, my wife a chicken gyro and we hummus app to share. To start the hummus looked delish with warm pita. But it had no flavor. It was missing seasoning. On the other hand the gyros were good but skimpy. I'm used to street cart gyros that are overflowing with meat, lettuce, tomatoes and onions with heavy white sauce. These things were barely there. Honestly I don't know if we'll be back. We love to support small businesses but this was a miss.

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    Front door

    Samara Grill - Chicken plater and falafel

    Chicken plater and falafel

    Samara Grill - Chicken & Lamb Gyro Combo

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