Turkish Restaurants Near Bradley Beach, New Jersey

A borough on the Jersey Shore, Bradley Beach is named after James Bradley, the designer of Bradley Beach and Asbury Park. During the summer, the population swells from about 5,000 to over 35,000. Many seasonal guests are attracted to the amusement parks, water sports and swimming, but there is excellent hiking at nearby Trailside Nature and Science Center. Restaurants range from traditional American foods to quirky twists on European cuisine to Middle Eastern dishes, including Turkish cuisine.

Marmara Turkish Cuisine

Opening its doors in 2006, Marmara Turkish Cuisine combines casual dining ambiance with a unique take on Turkish cuisine. The interior decor features wooden furniture, suffused lighting and ornate tablecloths.

House specialties are shepherd's salad, adana kebab, MarMara mixed grill and grilled fillet of tilapia. In addition to serving hot tea and iced fountain drinks, the restaurant has a BYOB policy and hosts live belly dancing on Fridays and Saturdays. It is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended.

Marmara Turkish Cuisine
339 US Hwy. 9
Englishtown, NJ 07726-5111
(732) 780-9990
marmararestaurant.com

Lalezar Turkish Restaurant

The Lalezar Turkish Restaurant is a hip, casual eatery situated a few minutes from the Jersey Shore. Complementing the trendy decor, the atmosphere is lively and bustling. The menu features Turkish ravioli, tavuk adana, iskender, etli bamya and broiled salmon.

For refreshments, the restaurant offers Turkish sodas, turnip juice and sour cherry juice in addition to traditional American sodas. On weekends, live Turkish music is performed and the restaurant has a BYOB policy. It is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Reservations are recommended.

Lalezar Turkish Restaurant
718 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 233-1984
lalezarcuisine.com

Sahara Restaurant

Located about thirty minutes from Bradley Beach, the Sahara Restaurant has served traditional Turkish food since 1987. The decor features heavy carpeting and artwork inspired by Turkish culture, and the ambiance is casual and family friendly.

Featured menu items include lamb kebob, Sahara chicken adana, lamb saute and calf's liver. The wine list has a full complement of European, Asian and American wines. It is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Sahara Restaurant
2337 Coney Island Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 376-8594
saharapalace.com

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Article Written By John Yargo

John Yargo is a sports writer, living in Orlando, Fla. His work regularly appears in the "Jackson Free Press," and he has published articles on theater, fiction and art history. He has also received a master's degree in English.

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