Turkish Restaurants near Hazlet, NJ

“We had an amazing family dinner at Efsane Turkish Restaurant, and everything exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm smiles and outstanding hospitality.

The Family Special was incredible—beautifully presented and generous enough for everyone to enjoy. Every bite was flavorful, from the perfectly grilled meats and tender chicken to the fresh vegetables, crispy fries, and delicious sides. The appetizers were fresh and authentic, especially the creamy dips with warm, freshly baked Turkish bread. We also loved the crispy calamari and cheese rolls.

The desserts were the perfect ending to our meal. The kunefe, baklava, and rice pudding were all freshly made and absolutely delicious.

What truly made our visit memorable was the excellent service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. They were welcoming to our family, checked on us regularly, and made us feel genuinely valued as guests.“

“The Best Turkish / Mediterranean food on the Island or Brooklyn. Everything is fresh, delicious, great portions Full bar and everyone who works at Riva is happy and smiling. 👌🏼👌🏼“

“My brother recommended this restaurant. Came for my sisters birthday with my family. When i tell you it was absolutely amazing. Five stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️!!! Amazing service. They went above & beyond. Food was delicious !!! We will be back.“

“Great service the Turkish girl in the front desk is amazing she always greets with a smile she is the best always love her service make sure to place your orders with her so you can go home not worrying about anything she deserves a lot good is delicous excellent“

“Three of us had a wonderful dine-in experience at Koy Grill Marlboro/Morganville enjoying authentic Turkish/Mediterranean flavors and attentive service. From the moment we opened the door at 8:30 pm on a Sunday evening, we were greeted by a hostess who genuinely welcomed us to the restaurant. When we were seated, a pretty glass bottle of cold water was brought to our table, along with seasoned fresh/homemade Turkish bread and olive tapenade. The dinnerware and utensils were clean and tightly wrapped in napkin. Waiter and hostess (Ali and Olivia) introduced themselves. New to restaurant, I was given ample time to review menu. Both Ali (in training) and Olivia were very patient with my many menu questions. Needless to say, Ali and Olivia were spot on. We ordered multiple appetizers - shepherd salad, hummus + pita, crispy feta in phyllo rolls, and lentil soup. For dinner we had chicken shish, lamb adana, and lamb gyro + pita that I opted to top with grilled mushrooms and hot pepper. The online photos did not do the dishes any justice. I should have taken my camera out to share how plentiful the dishes were when served and how perfectly grilled the meats were, too! The food had delicious seasoning - that did not repeat afterwards. We took leftovers home and will enjoy lunch the next day. We each had desserts, too, that were served in glassware. One pistachio/gelato and two hazelnut/chocolate flute - both as pictured on menu. We were offered to take glassware home with us afterwards, but forgot to take with us while we focused on remembering to take our bagged leftovers. All in all, it was a truly enjoyable, unplanned Sunday evening dinner. Aside from the freshly cooked delicious food and desserts, it was one of the most pleasant interactions with restaurant staff that I can remember in a long time. Thank You Koy Grill and an even bigger Thank You to Ali and Olivia for welcoming us and for providing us with a great restaurant experience.“