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Samia Grill & Cafe

Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Halal restaurant Middle eastern restaurant Gyro restaurant Shawarma restaurant Afghani restaurant

One of the Top rated Mediterranean restaurants in Jersey City


Address

680 NJ-440, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Website

samiagrilljerseycity.com

Contact

(201) 200-9599

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (286 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (7) amazing (6) friendly (6) lamb (6) good (6)
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  • 5/5 Abdul M. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down the best place to eat. Great ambience, amazing taste. I was like why did i never find such a place is so many years. Just come and eat anything and you’ll be satisfied for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nau N. 11 months ago on Google
    Probably the closest Middle Eastern restaurant to the Statue of Liberty 🗽. Food is okay, although different kind of chicken dishes tastes almost the same :) because of use of same kind of cooking methods and sauces. And looks like only run by couple of guys, and they can be overwhelmed when a lot of customers are there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tae Q. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been looking for more dining options with my doggo around the neighborhood, since he has separation anxiety and there aren't that many dog friendly restaurants in the neighborhood. We swung by since they built a new outdoor dining area. They welcomed us and our dog, even brought a bowl of water for him. We got the lamb chop platter and samosas. Samosas were incredibly fresh. My husband and I shared the lamb chop platter, it was delicious. Portion seemed smaller than the previous reviews, but it’s expected due to inflation. I really enjoyed the white sauce that came with it. They charged us for bottle of water, I wish they served iced filtered tap water. The waitresses came by to check multiple times, since we were only customers outside to make sure we were good. Overall delightful neighborhood dining experience, will stop by with my dog again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Banelle M. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped by casually from shopping at the Hudson Mall. We were so happy we did. Decor and environment was clean and beautiful. Staff is very friendly. Food was hot, fresh, fast and so delicious. We ordered the lamb chops and chicken shawarma. We usually need a to go container but this time we had no problem cleaning off our plates. Will definitely return again and again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bernadette V. 2 years ago on Google
    Our first time here, for sure will be back! Good food, great service and wallet friendly! We love their Shawarma platter, my husband liked the falafel as well! We found our local go to place!!! Will definitely recommend to family and friends!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick K. 2 years ago on Google
    I never enjoyed a Kabab sandwich like this from Paterson Not Al Basha, Abu Rass, or any of those other restaurants no matter how decent or good it was it was in NO COMPARISON to this place. The meat was not over-boarded with onion to cover the cheap old meat that other places use. They used beautiful spices and the taste of the meat was still there. It was super juicy and cooked well. The food came out hot and the bread warm. The lettuce, tomato, and (I specifically asked for) red onion, they put that in for me and they left my sauce on the side. They made my sandwich quick in about 10 minutes. Finally, the staff were super friendly and attentive. I cant wait to go back again and eat this exact sandwich. So sooooo delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danish M. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food. Meat is perfectly cooked. Tastes extremely good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rifat R. 6 months ago on Google
    We went there past Saturday with our family and another family. Food was delicious!! We were all hungry and devouring the food, forgot to take pictures. The food came out in a timely manner after ordering. We ordered veggie appetizer platter, small mix grill, chicken shawarma sandwiches, and lamb shank. Recommend all. Kids and adults enjoyed it. We will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Timo W. 6 months ago on Google
    Comment on delivery only. Attached is an image of the Chicken over Rice Platter. It's tiny and half of it is salad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sofia V. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing. The food is ALWAYS delicious and staff is really friendly. A good place to spend time with friends or just have dinner for two. They also have amazing hookah which is very rare for the location. Dancers, DJ every Friday and Saturday!!!!

  • 5/5 Max V. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is really awesome, delicious food and everyone is super nice. Plus great hookah (and very well priced) which is tough to find around nyc. Definitely check this place out, especially on Friday nights, for live music and a belly dancing performances! One of our favorite local spots. BYOB!

  • 1/5 iLoveThoseVids 1 year ago on Google
    Beef shawarma platter isn’t shawarma. Chunks of chewy meat. (Shawarma is cut from a spinning spit). Platter tasted pretty bad I could not finish it. The sauce is no good as well. Upsetting

  • 5/5 Faye M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing grilled food! I got the lamb biryani, amazing! and Lamb shank was 💯 for a great price and super nice people!

  • 5/5 CHANDAN M. 1 year ago on Google
    I am very particular about ordering lamb chops as restaurants tend to over cook it. Server recommended & I went for it. Meat was extremely tender & cooked to perfection. Highly recommend it. Chicken tikka, kufta kabab & rice were amazing as well. Definitely coming again!

  • 5/5 Abhi B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food, flavor. One of the best Mediterranean food by far in Jersey city. Thank you Zico for talking to us. I must recommend Biryani - flavor is mesmerizing, has little of Afghani flavor that goes well with the rice, Chicken Koftas are juicy and moist. Great experience. Eagerly waiting for their updated Menu .. keep up the good work 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua S. 5 months ago on Google
    Food is terrific! Tried the beef gyro and chicken gyro bowl and they were both delicious. Meat was tender and the green hot sauce was amazing. The service is very friendly when you walk in, I'm glad I found this spot.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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