Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant

4.7

1042 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

For Lunch Reservations Tuesday-Friday, please call us directly!

Chef Ash introduces Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant. Our menu brings together many splendid cuisines, such as Italian, Spanish, French, Moroccan and Greek. With such a diverse menu, we look to please all palates, from the casual diner to the most sophisticated foodie. Our goal is to ensure that the presentation, cuisine and service foster an equally accessible atmosphere to everyone Lemon will be the ideal spot for any occasion! Gluten free menu available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, French
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Due to very high volume, New Years eve reservations are only accepted at following times: 5:00, 6:15, and 9:15. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Phone number
(732) 761-0900
Website
http://lemonnj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Ash
Catering
Full service available, including waiters and chefs.
Private party facilities
Private room available.

Location
3475 Route 9, A&M Shopping Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728
Neighborhood
Freehold
Cross street
Three Brooks Rd
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Live Entertainment Every Friday Night Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant is now offering Cooking With Chef Ash. Ash sets a menu of several courses for the evening. Appetizers, Salads, Entrees & Desserts. He takes you step-by-step through each course, sharing his 25 years of experience in the culinary arts with you.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout

Offers

Free Dessert with purchase after 8:30 pm Fri & Sat
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Free Dessert with purchase after 8:30 pm Fri & Sat

Popular dishes

French Roasted Beet Leek Soup$8.00
with tarragon crème fraiche
Spanish Lamb Sausage$8.00
grilled & served over tabbouleh salad
Sicilian Rice Balls$7.00
stuffed with fresh mozzarella and green peas, roasted tomato garlic sauce
Prince Edward Island Mussels$10.00
lime/cilantro white wine sauce
Fried Feta Cheese & Zucchini Cake$8.00
with onions, fresh herbs and dill Greek yogurt drizzle
Romaine Lettuce$8.00
tomato, red onion, cucumber, pepper, black olive, feta and Za'atar
Pistachio Goat cheese$8.00
mixed greens, red onions, mushrooms, balsamic dressing
Farro Salad$8.00
sundried tomatoes, capers, olives, sweet pepper, feta, sherry wine vinaigrette
Lentil Salad$8.00
cucumber, olives, tomato, ricotta salata, red wine vinaigrette
Quinoa Roasted Beet Salad$8.00
radish, carrots, red onion, mint and gorgonzola in a lemon honey vinaigrette

Main

Homemade Gnocchi$10.00
with grilled eggplant, roasted grape tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & ricotta salata
Black Angus Hanger steak$12.00
char grilled, au poivre, peppercorn brandy Dijon sauce & roasted lemon potatoes
Grilled Chicken Meatballs$9.00
served over roasted garlic tomato sauce with Spanish risotto
Lamb Tagine$10.00
tender lamb cube stew, Yukon gold potatoes,green beans, roasted tomatoes Moroccan couscous
Crab Cake$12.00
served over lentil relish, orange beurre blanc
Tilapia$11.00
with olives, capers, tomatoes over white wine Spanish risotto
Lamb burger$11.00
with roasted garlic tomato relish on a pita
Grilled Shrimp$12.00
served over roasted quinoa
Casablanca Couscous$9.00
with roasted vegetables truffle and topped with pecorino romano
Lemon Lunch platter$10.00
Eggplant Caponata, Tabbouleh, Baba Ganoush, Hummus with roasted garlic pita

Prix-Fixe Lunch

Prix-Fixe Lunch$17.00
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What 1,042 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience known for its "spectacular service" and "deliciously prepared" menu. Chef Ash's personal touch and complimentary samples delight guests, while fresh ingredients and diverse dishes earn high praise. Regulars cherish the "warm ambiance" and attentive staff, making it a Monmouth County favorite.

1,042 Reviews

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Marlene
New York City
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When I dine at Lemon my friends and I always walk away happy. Food is always excellent and service outstanding!
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Joe
VIP
New York City
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always excellent here. Chef Ash and his staff are always very accommodating. Love that this is a BYOB restaurant with a quality of food and service and upscale feel you'd expect in a much pricier place. Menu choices are interesting and varied. Everything we had was delicious. We will be back.
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Deborah
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
This was our first time trying Lemon Mediterranean and sorry to say I won’t be rushing back. The decor is very dated and needs a complete overhaul. My lamb special was delicious, but my husband‘s Moroccan chicken was unremarkable. The service was good, the staff was very friendly. However, the Manager awkwardly sat at the front of the room on his phone the whole time which was very uncomfortable. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Venus
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WE have been going there for years. Its is a hidden gem! Always consistency good. Staff and owner Ash are the warmest people. the food is outstanding! Give it a try. You will not be disappointed!
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Debra
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy dining at Lemon. Servers are always friendly and attentive. Food is beautifully plated and delicious! We appreciate that they take care to provide a gluten free menu for our celiac daughter! Overall an enjoyable experience!
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Marsha
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is aromatic and authentic. Absolutely delicious. Chef Ash personally welcomes you to his restaurant. Even though the restaurant is crowded the noise is absorbed by the decor and you can have a nice relaxing meal while conversing with your table mates.
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DanaS
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed dinner everything was very flavorful and was happy with choice. I wish service was paced a little better. I felt a little rushed. Overall will definitely go back again
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Karen
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent in every way. Highly recommended!
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Linda
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb! Each course was a delight and the service attentive. When I couldn’t ID an herb that gave the butternut squash soup a nice twist, the waiter shared the secret. BYO makes it a pleasure to spend money on quality food. Highly recommend.
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Kim
VIP
New Jersey
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great dining experience at Lemon. the staff is excellent and it is always nice to get a visit from the chef at our table. Highly recommend!
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FAQs

Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 761-0900.

Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1042 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant

3475 Route 9, A&M Shopping Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

Cross street
Three Brooks Rd
Neighborhood
Freehold
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Due to very high volume, New Years eve reservations are only accepted at following times: 5:00, 6:15, and 9:15. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ash
Entertainment
Live Entertainment Every Friday Night Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant is now offering Cooking With Chef Ash. Ash sets a menu of several courses for the evening. Appetizers, Salads, Entrees & Desserts. He takes you step-by-step through each course, sharing his 25 years of experience in the culinary arts with you.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout

Website
http://lemonnj.com/
Phone number
(732) 761-0900
Catering
Full service available, including waiters and chefs.
Private party facilities
Private room available.

Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Free Dessert with purchase after 8:30 pm Fri & Sat

Hanger Steak

Lamb Shank

Octopus

Beginnings

French Roasted Beet Leek Soup$8.00

Spanish Lamb Sausage$8.00

Sicilian Rice Balls$7.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$10.00

Fried Feta Cheese & Zucchini Cake$8.00

Romaine Lettuce$8.00

Pistachio Goat cheese$8.00

Farro Salad$8.00

Lentil Salad$8.00

Quinoa Roasted Beet Salad$8.00

Main

Homemade Gnocchi$10.00

Black Angus Hanger steak$12.00

Grilled Chicken Meatballs$9.00

Lamb Tagine$10.00

Crab Cake$12.00

Tilapia$11.00

Lamb burger$11.00

Grilled Shrimp$12.00

Casablanca Couscous$9.00

Lemon Lunch platter$10.00

Prix-Fixe Lunch

Prix-Fixe Lunch$17.00

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FAQs

Does Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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