12 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Holmdel

“Fresh, authentic, scrumptious Israeli food , beautiful decor and lovely staff.“

“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.“

“Not from the area, but Golden Horn was an incredible find. The food was phenomenal with authentic Mediterranean flavors in every dish. The environment was warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and very accommodating. If you’re nearby, this place is absolutely worth the visit. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Amazing new restaurant! We enjoyed a terrific dinner at Marmara - the restaurant itself was beautiful and comfortable and the food was some of the best Turkish food we’ve had. From the hot puffy bread and the mixed cold appetizers (each one better than the next) to the lahmacun (a flat bread covered with ground meat and spices) to the entree kebabs and Adana, everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Our server Irfan was very friendly and attentive, as was the rest of the staff (there were so many people working and all doing a great job). We had a lovely dinner and can’t wait to go back!“

“What a delicious meal we had! My friend has been many times. My first, but not the last! We had Lamb and Shrimp, with delicious sides🍀“

“First-time dining here, subtle flavors, excellent Mediterranean meal of lamb shank, grilled vegetables and tasty rice. Rice pudding like I’ve never here before. Top 10 meal of my life. Clean restroom. I’ll be back soon.“

“We had visited Lemon for a special family celebration. Steve, Chef Ash and the entire team were absolutely amazing and hospitable. Service was great; food was delicious. A good times had by everyone. Thank you, Lemon!“

“Had the Tricolore Salad with grilled shrimp today and it was DELICOUS!!!! Dad has the poke bowl and loved it. Service and atmosphere were great!“

“I haven't been inside in quite awhile, but I've had the food recently, & it was just as great as I remembered it!“

“Such an awesome restaurant . Was recommended by a friend. We are definitely going to be a regular customer now. Friendly staff, great ambiance. For vegetarians , try the falafel platter and the zucchini Eggplant chips“

“Terrific food and service! Will definitely be back“

“Great Quality Greek Food I Would Recommend the Lamb 🐑 GYRO 🥙 & the Spinach Pie 🥧“