4 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Effort

“My family decided to visit Caribbean Deck Cafe while we were vacationing in the Poconos. From the moment we walked in, Shaine treated us like family! He allowed us to taste test a few dishes and we enjoyed talking to him about all kinds of things. As for the food itself, it felt like we were at Shaine's backyard barbeque! He kept piling it on and the portions were huge! We tried the curry goat (my favorite, though everything could arguably be considered a favorite!), the oxtail, stew chicken, and jerk chicken - each dish was full of flavor, hot/fresh, and oh so satisfying! The curry goat was seasoned to perfection, the oxtail was meaty and tasty, the stew chicken meat was fall-off-the-bone (see photo), and the spicy homemade jerk sauce was out of this world! Anytime we go to the Poconos, we plan on being back here for sure. The sides consisted of plantains and cabbage, and both paired very well with each meal. Rice options are rice and peas or white rice (rice was delicious). We dined in and appreciated the large plates and overall attentive experience. After our meal, Shaine hooked us up with sweet potato pudding and Hennessy cake on the house! And I must say: Both hit the spot! The sweet potato pudding was like a slice of sweet potato pie with pudding consistency - it was hot and sweet, and it was exactly what I needed after the amazing meal. Hennessy cake gave me rum cake vibes (note: I don't drink alcohol and am far from a connoisseur) and it was also great! We want to thank Shaine for really going above and beyond to take care of our family. The Poconos community is blessed to have him and Caribbean Deck Cafe! Every 5-Star Review is well-earned/well-deserved, and you will NOT regret visiting. Very highly recommended!!!“

“This was an incredible meal. The atmosphere was warm and cozy. Staff was attentive friendly and seemed genuinely happy. Ingredients were as fresh as can be, pita and hummus were outstanding, and Israeli tea was lovely.Go try it for yourself cannot wait to come back and enjoy the outdoor dining when it warms up.“

“This is in the little food court at the Crossings Outlet Mall. So it's not really much of an atmosphere, but the actual restaurant is just amazing! The food is so delicious, so perfectly prepared, the portions are huge imo.We had the Kalamata savory crepe & wow!!! The flavors are bursting, the ingredients taste fresh, the profiles are so well complimented! Again, the portions are really big!We also had the S'mores sweet crepe! Such a tasty plate!We will always eat here when we come down this way! Do yourself a flavor & head over & grab a bite. Bring your appetite!Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly items on menu.Wheelchair accessibility: It's there.“

“Awesome tasty and healthy option! This place is in the food court but there is plenty of parking near by. Cooked fresh, with lots of toppings and very tasty hummus and spicy feta. We got the gyro, and chicken shawarma in pitas and chicken souvlaki rice bowl. Pita bread was soft and fresh.“