Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mediterranean cuisine in New Jersey? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Oba Mediterranean Grill

4.7

4.7 (30)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Collingswood

About the restaurant

OBA Mediterranearn Grill NJ offers delicious and authentic cuisine. We use fresh ingredients, ensuring that every dish is of the highest possible quality. All servings are prepared and cooked by our well-experienced and passionate chefs in our kitchen here at OBA.

Our restaurant is open everyday, as well as offering delivery services to satisfy your craving for anything from our wide selection of appetizers, salads, kebabs, and seafoods. We would like to invite you and your guests to our friendly environment restaurant to have a good time.

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Emily

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Overall, a good dining experience! The Piede were just so-so. The calamari was a bit lackluster. However, the entrees really shined- very well cooked and seasoned proteins, the bulgur was very tasty and unlike other places, not too oily, and the salad was refreshing with fresh vegetables and zippy dressing. The complementary fresh fruit at the end was a very nice end!

Olar Noso

4.8

4.8 (123)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Northvale

About the restaurant

From its humble beginnings in the quaint Hudson River town of Piermont, New York, Olar was known for serving up rustic Neapolitan pies, classic Spanish tapas, and hand crafted pastas that drew in both locals and foodies from all parts of New Jersey, upstate New York, and New York City and kept them coming back for over a decade.

Now in its new location in Northvale, New Jersey, the restaurant, now known as Olar Noso - which means "our home" in Galego, the language spoken in Galicia where the Dominguez family is from - is an evolution in not only name alone.
They have managed to scale the restaurant concept generously while replicating the quality and preserving the reputation the former Olar had garnered over the years. Evolving into Olar Noso meant giving Olar's loyal customers everything they loved, while also enhancing their experience with more seating, more elbow room, a full bar, a private event space, and, finally, ample parking.

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AlyseVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing food and lively atmosphere!! Always a great time!

Varka Fishhouse

4.8

4.8 (3048)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Ramsey

About the restaurant

Varka is a Mediterranean fish house located in the heart of downtown Ramsey. They offer fish by the pound from all parts of the world, plus Greek specialties and Black Angus steak house selections. Full bar and wine list featuring wines from Greece and California.

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HankVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Bar tender Stafi is such a nice person. Very pleasant!

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4.9

4.9 (1441)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Montclair

About the restaurant

**Only Fridays and Saturdays ( Only Adults ) We do not accommodate kids after 5pm

**We don't guarantee the location of the table, but we try our best to accommodate. We gladly hold the table for 15 minutes grace period.

** Outdoor sitting first come first serve.

Zeugma Grill offers a distinct menu for its customers that is sure to please the palate. The Mediterranean fusion and modern menu includes mezzes, special entrees, salads, desserts and much more. Try our fresh made and our creations BEET FALAFEL, MANTI(Handmade Mushroom dumpling). Domenico winery also sells their California wines out our restaurant so no need to stop on your way for a bottle.
We look forward to serving you. Mediterranean inspired cuisine mixed with all Mediterranean Cities Flavorful herbs and spices combine textures to appease broad-based palates.Our r attentive staff ensures that your entire dining experience at ZEUGMA is stellar from beginning to end.

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Trae

Dined 2 days ago

I have eaten here many times and the food and service are excellent. I could eat their Halloumi salad every day!

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Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (72)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Princeton

About the restaurant

Introducing the newest addition to the culinary scene, a Mediterranean restaurant with a rich history of flavors and traditions
The restaurant is the brainchild of two brothers with over 20 years of experience in the food industry, and this marks their fourth establishment. With their expertise and passion for authentic Mediterranean cuisine, they have crafted a menu that showcases the best of their culinary expertise. From savory appetizers to mouth-watering entrees, every dish is carefully prepared using only the freshest and finest ingredients. The menu features a range of Mediterranean favorites such as hummus, bowl salad, crispy octopus , tirit (Göbekli Tepe), margarita, roll baklava and more. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends and family, this new restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that is sure to please.

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Javier

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Excellemt. Staff makes you feel like a guest at their home

Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1041)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Freehold

About the restaurant

For Lunch Reservations Tuesday-Friday, please call us directly!

Chef Ash introduces Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant. Our menu brings together many splendid cuisines, such as Italian, Spanish, French, Moroccan and Greek. With such a diverse menu, we look to please all palates, from the casual diner to the most sophisticated foodie. Our goal is to ensure that the presentation, cuisine and service foster an equally accessible atmosphere to everyone Lemon will be the ideal spot for any occasion! Gluten free menu available.

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JoeVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The food is always excellent here. Chef Ash and his staff are always very accommodating. Love that this is a BYOB restaurant with a quality of food and service and upscale feel you'd expect in a much pricier place. Menu choices are interesting and varied. Everything we had was delicious. We will be back.

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Popular dish

Lamb Shank

Mezza

4.7

4.7 (999)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Westwood

About the restaurant

Welcome to MEZZA, where our Chef Richard Puli brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean cuisine to life with a modern flair! Each dish is crafted from scratch with the freshest ingredients, reflecting our dedication to culinary excellence.

Our passion for flavor and freshness shines in every recipe. From Mediterranean classics to innovative American creations, every bite at MEZZA is a celebration.

Step into our expanded space, where elegance meets charm. Enchanting aromas welcome you, promising a culinary journey like no other. With ample room to unwind, MEZZA invites you to savor every moment.

MEZZA isn't just a restaurant; it's a recipient of numerous awards, honoring our commitment to excellence. Plus, it's BYOB, allowing you to pair your favorite wine with our exquisite dishes.

We look forward to welcoming you and treating you to an extraordinary culinary adventure, where each bite is a discovery!

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Mark

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

will be back. awesome dining experience. service excellent as was the food

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Experience

NYE 4 Course Pre-Fixe $89/per person

Experience

NYE Pre Fixe $79 per person

Finnbar

4.8

4.8 (214)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Frenchtown

About the restaurant

A lively bar & restaurant with seasonal, produce- driven food, well-made cocktails & and the best local beers & natural wines. Our Chef, Cal Peternell, is an acclaimed cookbook author and was the head chef for many years at Alice Waters' influential Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA. Join us for celebrations, a casual beer and a snack, or just to say hello.

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RobertVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Impeccably prepared food. Exquisite atmosphere. We'll definitely return regularly.

Aurora

4.8

4.8 (200)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Old Tappan

About the restaurant

Aurora Restaurant in Old Tappan, NJ, is a fine dining establishment that offers an elegant atmosphere and a refined menu featuring Italian cuisine with modern touches. Known for its upscale setting and exceptional service, Aurora has become a favorite spot for both special occasions and casual dining. The interior is beautifully designed with soft lighting, tasteful decor, and a comfortable, yet sophisticated ambiance.

The menu at Aurora blends traditional Italian flavors with contemporary techniques. It offers a variety of pastas, seafood, meats, and wood-fired pizzas, along with a well-curated selection of wines to complement the dishes. The restaurant is also praised for its attention to detail, from the presentation of food to the overall dining experience.

In addition to its impressive food offerings, Aurora is known for its warm, welcoming service, making it a popular choice for families, couples, and those celebrating special events.

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Harriet

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Beautiful main dining room. Extensive menu that has options for everyone. Prices are high but food is excellent.

George's Place Wildwood Crest

4.8

4.8 (399)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Cape May

About the restaurant

Enjoy all your favorite Greek-inspired favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a view of the bay!

George's Place in Wildwood Crest offers the same menu you know and love from our Cape May and CMCH locations, plus seasonal specials We are family-friendly, and welcome adults to enjoy their go-to BYOB beverages. Our dining room is open Year-round and our outdoor deck offers waterfront seating. Seating preferences are considered but not guaranteed. We are CASH ONLY

Breakfast & Lunch Favorites: Banana French Toast, Tiramisu Waffle, Crab Cake Benedict, Mediterranean Salad, and Gyros

Dinner Specialties: Hummus Sampler, Paxi Tuna, Spanakopita, Greek Lamb Chops, Atlantic Salmon, Whole Branzino and Braised Beef Short Rib

Same-Day Reservation Cancellation before 4pm -$15 per person
Same Day Reservation Cancellation after 4pm or No-Show -$35 per person

Since 1968, Kara Restaurant Group has welcomed visitors and locals to enjoy a variety of dining experiences: KaraRestaurantGroup.com

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

I don’t know what was better, the food or the service!!!!! Everything was amazing.

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Lemon Chicken Greek Salad

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