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Samdan, Cresskill, NJ

Samdan

4.8
4.8
45 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
9:00 PM
  • Good for business meals
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
Samdan’s dining room modern, new. The extensive menu of Mediterranean , Middle Eastern and Turkish fare is exotic. It is always authentic and fresh Mediterranean Restaurants in Cresskill in Bergen County, New Jersey, and offered at prices so low that one is tempted to over-order just to sample the interesting dishes. Mezes, the little plates, excel and can easily be collated into a very filling dinner and full bar. Private Parking behind the restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 816-7343
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Yusuf Emre Yesil
  • Catering
    Catering menu is available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private party room and Party menus.
  • Neighborhood
    Cresskill
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Samdan in Cresskill offers "the best Middle Eastern food in Bergen County" with a "fun vibe" and "lovely atmosphere." Patrons praise the "delicious, fresh, and well-prepared dishes" and "attentive service." The menu features Mediterranean favorites with Turkish flavors. Reservations are easy, and the experience is consistently delightful.

45 Reviews
  1. Shanee

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and perfect dinner with family experience! Thank you for making it perfection for us!!!

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  2. Craig

    New York City

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another enjoyable experience with attentive service provided by their staff. Their relatively new liquor license added a nice selection of specialty cocktails.

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  3. Holger

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. Our favorites are the chicken and lamb shish kebabs. Will deinitely go again.

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  4. Harvey

    New York City

    211 reviews

    5.0

    211 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh food served hot is a thing for us and definitely get it here. Service is very authentic. It is the best Mediterranean food in Bergen County!

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  5. bernie

    New York City

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good as always was very good. We keep coming back

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  6. Michael

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was awesome for 1st time experience. We will be back

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  7. CLARA

    New Jersey

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was not as good as usual. Our waiter serviced both the outdoors and inside the restaurant. He took our drink and appetizer orders but forgot to come back to take the order for our entrees. We had to get his attention to come back to get the order for our entrees. The food was exceptional however.

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  8. EloyY

    New York City

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nestled amidst its picturesque streets are eateries where every dish tells a story. One such establishment, Samdan, meaning “candelabra,” is located on Piermont Road in Cresskill, where my partner, our friends and I came as first-timers for dinner on Saturday night. Reservation was easily made via Open Table. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the host and got a table in their newly renovated dining room with a modern vibe and relaxing music in the background. Their menu centered around Mediterranean cuisine on lamb, eggplant, olive oil, grilled fish, and some vegetarian dishes. But the prevalent tastes of Turkish cooking featured peppercorns, paprika, cinnamon, sumac, and cumin. As appetizers to share, we opted for Lebni and Borek. As our meal, we decided on Creamy Chicken Special, Side of Mashed Potatoes, Lamb Chops, Chicken Shish Kebab and Meatballs (Korte). Complimentary hot bread accompanied with balsamic vinegar and olive oil began our meal. All our dishes had a great artistic presentation that was amazing, made with fresh ingredients, well seasoned, and tasty. The portions were just right. The only complaint was not all dishes came out at the same time. The service team was perfect, as we weren’t rushed. They were very friendly and nice, especially our server, Seder. The chef/owner, Chef Emre Yeşil, came to our table to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The price was comparable to the area. We had a wonderful dinner experience, which we can recommend.

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  9. DorisA

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been going to this restaurant for many years through different owners and have found that it is consistently good

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  10. Willajane

    New York City

    224 reviews

    5.0

    224 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food- very fresh and well prepared. Service excellent too

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FAQs

Samdan offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Samdan also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 816-7343.

Samdan is rated 4.8 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Samdan

178 Piermont Rd, Cresskill, NJ 07626

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cresskill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Yusuf Emre Yesil
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (201) 816-7343
  • Catering
    Catering menu is available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private party room and Party menus.
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