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Casablanca

Restaurant Moroccan restaurant

👍👍 I highly recommend anyone who is searching for authentic quality food and service to come here. Wether you love Moroccan food or never tried it before, you will not regret coming Herr. The staff is friendly and the owners Kathy and Musa are wonderful. Yesterday was my first time coming here and I wi... People often mention Moroccan, delicious, service, lamb, great, friendly, recommend, amazing, authentic, staff,


Address

320 Rues Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, United States

Website

casablancanj.com

Contact

+1 732-390-1111

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (397 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Moroccan (15) delicious (14) service (11) lamb (11) great (11) friendly (10) recommend (8) amazing (8) authentic (7) staff (7)
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  • 5/5 Denise De L. 1 year ago on Google
    I highly recommend anyone who is searching for authentic quality food and service to come here. Wether you love Moroccan food or never tried it before, you will not regret coming Herr. The staff is friendly and the owners Kathy and Musa are wonderful. Yesterday was my first time coming here and I will definitely return again as it took me back to my fond memories of Morocco.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ec B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really beautiful restaurant. Not judging a book by the cover, it really applies here. It's a very simple store front, but once you get inside, it will make you feel like you just entered another world. Magical. Service is also wonderful. Asked us if we liked the table we were being sat at and checked on us throughout the night. Brought us delicious bread as we sat, and the entré and dessert were so fresh. We waited maybe 30 minutes for entré but it was worth every minute. My husband had a lamb dish, and I had the salmon special. The dessert was also delicious and beautifully presented. Will definitely go back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wenddy L C. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a wonderful experience both to my palate and my entertainment. I celebrated my birthday at Casablanca last night with a party of 8 and it was all top notch from the moment we went in to the restaurant to the moment we left. Super good service, really delicious food (all of it!!!) and fun show where we even got to dance a bit...it was just such a great time. Thank you to the wonderful owners who made my birthday so very special. I highly recommend this restaurant! Loved every moment.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bolo '. 1 year ago on Google
    I never had Moroccans food and I can say that I enjoyed the dinner with my friends. Shawn was great excellent customer service and the service is very quick. They serve tea at the end of the the meal and it’s delicious. If your not fun of tea, try their tea and you will love it. First, They serve salad with bread it’s very good it feels you up very fast. I recommend sharing main course meal because salad comes in a big potion and very healthy. There’s lots of lemon in their food so if your not a fun of too much lemon in your food ask them there’s plenty of options on the menu though. They have belly dancers on Saturday’s very good place for birthdays.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martha S. 9 months ago on Google
    My husband reserved a table for the evening. We arrived 10 minutes late and we were promptly and politely seated. We order the 2 person salad which was delicious. It’s just a beautifully colorful salad dish and so tasty. We followed it with the Atlas (chicken & pear) Tajine paired with saffron rice and the Salmon Tajine paired with sweet potato mash. We absolutely loved our dishes. We also received complimentary mint tea which cleansed the palate. Nothing was spicy. But everything had a layer of flavors we really liked.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cherish T. 1 year ago on Google
    When first walking in, the place has an amazing design. Very fine attention to detail. A lot of Moroccan details, accents and colorways. The appetizers were great quality and the Tajine was great as well. They play authentic cultural music. For this looking to get a taste of Morocco, definitely recommended
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Viddhu G. 1 year ago on Google
    The ambiance is truly authentic. When arriving in the parking lot, it looks like a dive from the front, but when you step inside, you are transported to the Middle East. Decor is wonderful. Service is very friendly and pleasant. The food is plentiful, we especially loved the sampler, which I don’t have a picture of. It was with hummus, and different appetizers, which were really full of flavor. The main dishes, however, were well cooked, but lacked flavor. We were happy that we had already filled our stomachs on the appetizer plate, and could have skipped the main dish. But the presentation of the main dishes was a cool experience. Worth getting just to see how it is served The baklava was amazing! Be sure to enjoy that with the mint tea before leaving.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura D. 2 years ago on Google
    Casablanca was awesome! Very cute interior decoration friendly staff and amazing food. We loved it all!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DaVinci 1 year ago on Google
    excellent customer service, the moroccan tea at the end of the meal was fenomenal! (and I’m not a tea person). Lots of food and no pricey at all. I definitely recommend the moroccan cigars with shrimp and the lemon dessert was scrupulous!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vivian S. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for a bridal shower. Food was amazing and the staff were all friendly and polite.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great night out. Authentic Mediterranean Moroccan cuisine. The food was great, the service is friendly and attentive. The music and belly dancer made it a great night.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azza H. 2 years ago on Google
    I went today with my family for dinner. This place is amazing in every way. The decor, the service, the ambiance and most of all the food. The taste is amazing and the the prices are very reasonable. The chef/ owner comes to serve minty green tea to the customers and greats them. Definitely going there again and I highly recommend it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jayson T. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was delicious. Tasty, individually prepared and made with perfection. The staff was friendly and the place is very clean. I recommend you go. I sure will be going again. A1
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie B. 8 months ago on Google
    Casablanca brings a delightful atmosphere with delicious, fresh cuisine to the area. The lamb tajine dishes have a unique blend of flavors that always leave you wanting more! Every single dessert on their menu is great- don't leave without ordering one. Overall, it's consistently a wonderful experience with amazing food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 C S. 11 months ago on Google
    Loved that I found this Moroccan place. The Fez Tajines (lamb legs) are outrageous! They are tender and full of complex flavor. I also found that the Moroccan cuisine has unusual use of flavors here, too. Such as the use of sour (very tart preserved lemons) and sweet (wide use of fruits like pears, prunes, raisins, and honey in the dishes, even powdered sugar were sprinkled on an otherwise unsuspecting savory pastry of wellington). Coming from the prospective of basic American palates, it is unfamiliar or maybe even strange at first. If you don't like sweet entrees, definitely read the description of the dish carefully; if there's a fruit in it, it will probably be on the sweeter side. However, it could seemingly become more of an acquired taste; like raw fish in sushi, weird and strange at first, but after a while you may grow to crave that zing of tinkle. We also greatly enjoyed the sweetened pot of Moroccan mint tea! The icing on the cake is the traditional Italian pastry shop found just a few doors down. No better way to end an evening than bringing home some nice napoleons, cookies and eclairs to enjoy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darryl B. 1 year ago on Google
    First time trying Moroccan food. Nice decor and friendly staff. We got frid calamari for a starter. They bring a sweet and spicy sauce that went very well with the calamari. I ordered the Lamb shank with potatoes. The food came out piping and remained hot through the meal. The lamb was so tender and had good flavor. If we are back in the area we will return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here twice so far in the last 30 days or so. The service is incredible here. The atmosphere is pleasant, delightful, and relaxing. The server who waited on us both times, Sean, is an absolute delight. One of the most pleasant and genuine people I have met working in a restaurant. When I let slip that it was my sister's birthday, he made sure to come out with a candle on the cake she ordered and the whole crew sang Happy Birthday as the song played on the speakers of the establishment. It was a really fun experience! The food here is absolutely amazing. The chicken is juicy, the falafels are crisp and delicious, and the lamb, wow! The Lamb was recommended by Sean for our next visit so we listened when we came back for my sister's birthday. It easily came off the bone and was incredible! I've not had much lamb before, but this was an excellent taste, paired with the Saffron rice I ordered as a side with it. Everyone who works here is very nice, and the lady who took us to our seats is very delightful. We got to have a nice chat with her on our first visit when things were a bit slow. The dessert here is also fantastic, I personally recommend the Pistachio pastry as it's soft, flavorful, and comes served with strawberries! I'm a big fan of strawberries. This place is one of a kind and deserves the love it gets. Give this place a try if you haven't already!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ted L. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Had the best hummus ever, and that was only the beginning. Salmon tajine was delicious. Actually our group had the lamb shank, chicken breast, salmon and cos, each one was served in a tajine, but marinated differently.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daneli A. 1 year ago on Google
    The Attention and the food was great! I absolutely recommend this place as one of the top must visit. The belly dancer was a lot of fun, everyone was having a good time here. You can BYOB. The plates on the pictures are Medina tajine and caspa tajine and they were absolutely delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saima K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place and customer service and yummy food with beautiful presentation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Touria E. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious, authentic Moroccan food! My family and I are from Morocco and we’ve been trying to find a good Moroccan restaurant, we finally found it! Everything is fresh, delicious and so authentic! Took pictures after we started eating so the tagine and harira were already halfway eaten! 😂😂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geneen G. 3 years ago on Google
    What a gem! The décor and music set the whole mood for a great experience. Excellent staff and their menu is incredible. Freshest ingredients and everything homemade and beyond delicious. If you haven't gone there.. YOU MUST! Oh and their mint tea? A MUST HAVE <3
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kenya O. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious! Too bad we couldn't get to sides, that would've been nice. I loved the Couscous but I would've liked to try the Saffron Rice or Sweet Potato.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael I. 2 years ago on Google
    Music and Food are the international language of the world. I truly believe it. Open yourself up to new worlds. Best way is food. Each country is proud of their ethnic cuisine. They show their hospitality thru food, drink, music and culture. Once you embrace it you make a connection and we all become family. Try Casablanca a true Moroccan experience. Here are a husband and wife team. He's Moroccan and she Irish and German to create a family oriented restaurant. On weekends Casablanca offer a pre fixed dinner menu with live entertainment in the form of a talented and experienced belly dancer. To start was an authentic Moroccan appetizers consisting of; marinated beets, tomato and pepper salad, zealous ( eggplant), and hummus. All with freshly baked Moroccan pita bread. Since we invited family and friends to this dinner event I didn't know if they would enjoy it. Guess what? It was a winner. A BIG winner. Next was choice of entrees cooked in an authentic tagine. We chose the following; Fez Tagine which is marinated lamb shank with roasted potatoes, olives and lemon. Kasbah Tagine which is also marinated lamb shank, apricots, figs, and carmelized onions. Sahara Tagine which is marinated chicken breast with preserved lemons and olives. Finally, the Madine Tagine with grilled salmon with zucchini, asparagus, white beans and tomatoes. All served with couscous with carmelized onions, raisins and chickpeas. For dessert we had Baklava and Moroccan mint tea. The cuisine was a combination of sweet and savory. Best to go with a crowd and all trying something different for all to sample. For the entertainment was a Belly Dancer who brought the crowd into the act. A great place for a night out that makes you want to come back for more. It's byod, family owned and very friendly service. These owners take pride in their restuarant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M W. 1 year ago on Google
    We were looking for something different and found a wonderful experience! The decor transports you to another place and time. The food is yummy, fragrant, flavorful and plentiful! Wonderful for a group. Reservations recommended. Would definitely go again!

  • 2/5 Neel S. 1 year ago on Google
    We got the shrimp cigars, Sahara chicken tagine and atlas tangine. Shrimp cigars were OK. The cook here is pretty amateur. Chicken was over cooked and too hard. The cous cous was a mush. Flavors are not morrocan at all. Pretty disappointing. Ambiance, friendly service and complimentary tea got them 2 stars.

  • 4/5 Premlata 10 months ago on Google
    The main dishes were presented beautifully and the flavors were great. The cuisine is based less on spice and more on natural flavors from dried fruit, nuts and whole spices.

  • 5/5 Mohammad S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was extremely delicious. The staff was tremendously friendly and helpful. The food came out in a timely manner, great portions, and very nicely presented. I would give 10/5 stars if I could. The Moroccan Tea was the best Tea I ever had. I'll definitely be going back.

  • 3/5 THC 4 months ago on Google
    I always see this place when I get Chinese food next door - so decided to try this place out for the first time and did delivery. Their food was okay but I wouldn’t rave about it. Ordered the lamb shank tajine, which is a huge platter for 2. The lamb was cooked properly and had good flavor but I wasn’t a fan of the rice or veggies cooked underneath. Ordered calamari too, I didn’t like that. Was soggy and mostly tentacles. Good dips for it though. I’d prob try them out again later on in life but just not anytime soon.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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