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Cedars Lebanese Cuisine

Restaurant Bar Night club Hookah bar Middle eastern restaurant Lebanese restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Wallington


Address

5 Main Ave, Wallington, NJ 07057

Website

www.cedarsrestaurantnj.com

Contact

(973) 470-8880

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (14) great (13) time (11) hookah (11) good (11) experience (9) people (9) table (9) family (7) dance (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Luis V. 2 years ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Came here with my family for the 1st time. My family never had Lebanese food and loved all of it. Mona our waitress was so friendly and courteous. Shared the mixed grill which had perfectly grilled meat. The calamari appetizer was well cooked and crispy. Will come back again and have a hookah and appetizers. BTW the mint lemonade is very addictive.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hassan K. 3 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    ***ITS HALAL*** Great place for family but keep in mind they do serve hookah and have live music at times, so if you are going to being young children just beware. However i had a great experience with service and the food serving size. They weren’t over loaded with food. I had the chicken dish with the rice. Great hot served food. Hummus and peta was on point. Their salad is exceptional .. I had 4 LEMONADEs!!!! Great food great area and clean place.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Des K. 1 year ago on Google • 1329 reviews
    One of my clients wanted to get food from this location. The order was called in and I added on the chicken shish kabaob sandwich. When I arrived I walked in and waited a bit for the lady to come ring me up. When she did I paid and left. When I ate the sandwich was ok. I wasn't feeling some of the ingredients inside and picked them out. All in all I had an ok experience.

  • 1/5 Nancy A. 10 months ago on Google
    I have been going to this place for over 15 years and it used to be a fun place with good food but yesterday the experience was horrid! They charged the usual 55 dollars per person for a prefix menu when the rest of the surrounding restaurants charge much less for the same thing! The portions of the food were less than half of what they used to serve and the main course included one plate for 4 adults that consisted of two chicken skewers and two kofta skewers with literally 3 spoon of rice!! Also, management is different! No longer run by Elie and his family. We met a cocky new manager who had the worst attitude and the nastiest personality and exhibited a total lack of professionalism throughout the night!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jsalad22 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience, especially distinguished for people who have seen it all.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sam E. 9 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    First time to try this place, ordered several appetizers to try but all were not with quality.. then ordered mixed grill as my main course but the meat was bloody and not spiced at all. Hookah was very limited in choices, you can’t mix your own flavors, which is a huge downside in any hookah lounge. The only thing that acutely tipped my mood that night was dessert, “Othmanllia” very tasty and great choice with a cup of mint black tea. Anyways, the whole night had cost me more than $300 for two persons with no fun at all except for dessert.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dheyaa k. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend and I came from 6 hours away. On the new years. We called and reserved seven spots a week ago. As we were about to get in. A very anger and rude men approached us. In the spot with no much details, the rude guy told us the party only for couples and we didn’t look good enough to be in. Just wow we were never told that it’s only for couples even thought there was so many males there. We booked a hotel and came 6 hours away, booked a week ago!!! Lies...lies... To the rude bold guy that approached us. That guy, at his best he was very rude. And at his worst he should be fired.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cassia S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is so good tasting I just loved it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hamdy E. 1 year ago on Google • 105 reviews
    So I came here based on someone telling me this place would rival Al Basha which happens to be my go to in jersey and this turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Love the fact that they have valet parking which to me parking should be the last thing I worry about in jersey which Al basha lacks big time…. Also you can have shisha here and yet again Al basha lacks that as well. The hummus is good but I’ll give that one to Al basha… the mixed grill was tasty and so was the chicken shawarma and sujok and love the olive and Arabic styled setting to begin the dining experience….service was fast and they were quite attentive, priced fair for the portion you get. All in all I’ll be coming back again for this food. They have indoor and outdoor dining which is yet another bonus. Give them a try
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patricia S. 5 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Excellent food. My first time here. And it won’t be the last. Planning another visit soon. Service was great with very friendly staff. The atmosphere decoration and lights were great The only thing that bothered me a little was the smoke from the hookah. But I will come back for more food and great service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Osman R. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here with family, sat outdoor for dinner and hookah. I’m not sure if there was one server working the entire outside portion but service was extremely slow. Took about 45 minutes to receive our appetizers and at least over an hour to receive the dinner entrees. Hookahs came quick and we’re good. We had to ask multiple times on how much longer for food and to go containers after. Food was good but barely warm. The waitress stood by my side as I was filling out and signing the receipt and tip which was extremely uncomfortable. For a family who came here to breakfast their fast to enjoy food and hookah it was a poor experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vince G. 1 year ago on Google
    By far the worst restaurant I've been to in my entire life. The most budget, lazy "restaurant" in history. The service was horrible. 2 incompetent waiters for the entire room full of customers. $75 pre-fix menu price and all you get is 1 bottle of water with no other options for drinks. We weren't even offered any other options, and were not even given a glass with ice. The bread? Room temperature stale bread served in the plastic wrapper from the store. The meal itself was seasoned horribly, served room temperature, and was cafeteria-grade at best. They couldn't bother bringing new plates after the appetizers so we had to use our dirty utensils to make space for the new food on the undersized appetizer plate. Food aside, the singer was mediocre at best, and the music was so loud I couldn't hear my wife sitting directly next to me even screaming in her ear. The belly dancer looked like she watched one 10 minute "how to belly dance" video on YouTube and then gave it a shot without practicing. To provide such a lazy, forgettable and uninspired experience is one thing; but adding 20% non-negotiable gratuity to the worst dining experience known to mankind should be criminal. Don't waste your time or money, I'll be telling everyone I know to stay far away from this cafeteria.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kiro I. 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Me and bunch of my friends went there for a boys night out, they wanted to be pitty and kick us out because we were just having too much fun and minding our own business, not bothering anyone. Worse place to take your friends to. Owner was being pitiful and didn’t want us to just enjoy the event and wanted to suffocate the whole event for everyone. I DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE. OVER PRICED. NOT WORTH IT. DO NOT HOST YOUR EVENT THERE.

  • 4/5 Chris z. 11 months ago on Google
    It was a decent time out. Music was awesome, the singer was very engaging and the Drummer was 100% on point! What killed it for me was the Belly Dancer with the same old routine.. She should really work on some new material for the show. The Candle Hat was ….lmaoooo! No words. Oh yeah, the food was pretty good as well.

  • 5/5 william m. 6 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Food was well presented and tasted great and fresh. Crunchy falafel, smooth appetizers. Really enjoyed it. Too bad that they don't restrict the hookah to the outdoor seating so i can bring my wife and kids. Their restaurant may thrive since some people are looking for good food without the smoke.

  • 2/5 zaheya r. 1 year ago on Google
    The entertainment is nice, I’d give that 5 stars. The food was also great. You get a good portion for the amount of people with you. I had a Party of 10 and the food was an ok amount. But for a huge bill, and barely seeing our waiter, there are better spots out there. We weren’t offered anything other than water. And when trying to ask for anything other we couldn’t because our waiter was no where to be found. You also get one pair of utensils for both appetizers and your meals. One plate. And ONE napkin. It’s a joke.

  • 4/5 Yvonne M. 2 years ago on Google
    Went during lunch and the place was a little empty. Food was delicious and portions are huge. If you don't mind the faint hookah smell then you should be fine. Plenty of parking and service was great. Will want to try this spot for dinner and give another review.

  • 5/5 Betsy B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was amazing. Live music and belly dance. The food was delicious. Had the prefixed menu and everything tasted great. Great entertainment and the service was on point. It's a BYOB.

  • 1/5 christina s. 1 year ago on Google
    Tonight my spouse and I went to cedars. When we entered there were several empty tables. Being there my spouse had crutches ( leg injury) we went to a table that has 4 chairs so he can set his crutches. We were greeted by a shoulder length blond waitress who quickly tried to usher us into a small table with 2 chairs. We explained my husband has crutches and needs to set them down she tried to take them and put them agains the wall( across from the room). She then said this table( that we wanted ) is reserved. There are no reserved signs, i indicated this but she insisted we cannot sit there because that table is reserved. 5 minutes later 2 Caucasian gentleman walk in and sit at the table we were trying to sit at . To put things into perspective there were 5 tables of 2 person each with capability to seat 4 people. So they did it for 5 tables but when it came to us they refused it. I would never come back to this establishment. They clearly value other customer than others. Because again there were 5 tables with 2 people on them that have 4 chairs each. This customer service is very poor. We will not be returning here again.

  • 2/5 Sandra Y. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a reservation for 4 people. when we arrived they sat us down immediately but shortly after, we realized that our table was so cramped with hardly any space between us and the next table. The dance floor is so small because they set up as many tables as they can fit which made it so uncomfortable and hard to dance. We couldn't see the belly dancer because everyone was surrounding her on the tiny dance floor and management should've not allow that. We paid $55 fixed price per person and that includes the BD and dancing and food. We only eat but couldn't dance or watch the belly dancer. Also, the food is not enough for 4 ppl. I don't think we would go back.

  • 5/5 PeterJ R. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful, happy time with family and friends at our niece's Christening. Food was great and generous portions. Service staff was very prompt and attentive. Live music was great although a little loud for the space.

  • 5/5 Danielle R. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants around! The staff is lovely! The food is amazing and always fresh. The owner is there all the time and ensures the service is as exceptional. Also, they have the best shisha.

  • 1/5 arslan m. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been to this restaurant in the past and had a pleasant time. However today I went and experienced begerti. Which means disservice. I had a reservation for 4 at 9pm and we all were there on time,this was a special dinner. Our waiter I'm not sure what her name is, but she had big lips like balloons, was horrible. We left at 1145pm after waiting long periods of times to get anything we ordered. Not once did she come ask if everything was OK or if we needed anything, the filet mignon i ordered was not cooked the way i asked, paid for it but did not eat it. I'm in retail/customer service industry and I know a bad employee when I see one. I will not be returning to this restaurant after spending 250+ and the level of service I received, and the manager, who I tried to get the attention of was too busy in his phone to notice a dissatisfied customer. Zero stars.

  • 2/5 Missy B. 1 year ago on Google
    We sat outside, it was simple but very nice. I called ahead and was told for 2 people, no reservation was required. However we arrived and were told inside required reservations. However people that arrived after us were able to get inside seating. I inquired with the manager if they possibly had seating for 2 people inside, he said he would check. 2/3 hours went by and he never got back to me. Our waitress was very nice was extremely neglectful. We sat down and waited 30 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. However a group came in after us and was waited on almost immediately. We ordered hookah, but waited another 30/45 minutes to place our order for food. Again the table near us came afterwards was served immediately. Over an hour went by we received our food. Our waitress would pass by but would not ask us how we are doing. Everything seemed to take longer than needed. The manager walked around to look but never asked if anyone needed anything. It was overall not a good experience.

  • 2/5 E G. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is not good enough for the price. I ordered filet mignon medium and they gave me a dry well done. Hummus plate was fine. We only enjoyed the mint lemonade

  • 5/5 Glenn P. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Lebanese Restaurant… but it’s more than a restaurant! I had the best bronzino I ever had last night. Served as whole fish grilled to perfection. Michel Hanna is the best host. We ate outside with friends and enjoyed a hookah and cigars. Beautiful outdoor covered space with large sliding door windows for a nice summer breeze. Can’t say enough about the staff and quality of food. Thank you again Michel!

  • 5/5 Vzw And F. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Lebanese cuisines with hookah and most of all the exquisitely attentive service 😍😋

  • 1/5 jonarda b. 2 years ago on Google
    Overcrowded, no space on the dance floor. People keep bumping into each other. Nice Music but painfully loud. My ears were ringing for 3 days afterwards. Pay attention to your bill, they charge you 20% service fee. Food is great.

  • 5/5 Moe D. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Arabian food soooooo much❤️we tried to make reservation and couldn’t reach by phone 🙄but there was one awesome waiter…in a two minutes he found for us table and he’s from that ppl who smiles by heart and kind👍🏻I’ll give him 5✨⭐️💫for professional service, will come back again 👍🏻


Call (973) 470-8880 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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