Chef Mediterranean Menu
Introducing Chef Mediterranean
Located in the heart of Cresskill, NJ, Chef Mediterranean invites you to explore a rich tapestry of Mediterranean flavors. Their menu features delightful cold appetizers, such as the velvety Babaghannoush and zesty Hummus, all designed to whet your appetite. For a savory main dish, indulge in the exquisite Iskender, layered with tender gyro and fragrant yogurt.
This restaurant stands out not only for its authentic dishes but also for its welcoming atmosphere. Chef Mediterranean accommodates everyone with amenities like outdoor seating, delivery options, and a kids’ menu that appeals to the whole family. Whether you're enjoying a meal in their heated patio or taking advantage of happy hour specials, each bite celebrates the vibrant essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
With accessible reservations and a robust catering service, Chef Mediterranean is a culinary gem primed for your next gathering.
COLD APPETIZERS / SOGUK MEZELER
BABAGHANOUSH
pureed smoked eggplant with garlic and sesame oil.
TARAMA
Red caviar spread.
CACIK
diced cucumber in yogurt with a hinch of garlic.
HUMMUS
pureed chcikpeas with sesame oil&hinch of garlic.
IMAM BAYILDI
Grilled eggplant stuffed with vegetables.
ATOM
strained yogurt, spicy albanian peppers and hinch of garlic.
EGGPLANT SALAD
Grilled and pureed eggplant with dill grilled bell peppers and hinch of garlic.
TABULEH
a mixture of craked wheat, green onions, tomatoes,parsleys&onions.
LEBNI
curd yogurt with walnuts and garlic
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Grape leaves stuffet with rice herbs ,seasoning,parsley, onions&pine nuts.
PIYAZ
white bean salad,onions, parsley,olive oil and vinegar.
ACILI EZME
A mixture of hot and spicy, finely chopped vegetables&walnuts.
ISPANAKLI YOGURT
sauteed spinach with little bit of onions olive oil and yogurt on the side.
PATLICAN SOSLU
fried eggplant in a fresh tomato sauce.
BEYAZ PEYNIR
French feta cheese
PILAKI
cold red bean salad with mixed vegetables and tomato sauce.
TURSU
mixed pickles
COMBINATION MEZES - APPETIZERS Large
9 different chef's pick cold appetizers.
COMBINATION MEZES - APPETIZERS Medium
COMBINATION MEZES - APPETIZERS Small
5 different chef's pick cold appetizers.
Veggie Sticks
Melon/Kavun
SHEPHERD'S SALAD Large
chopped cucumbers,tomatoes,red onions and scallions with special olive oil dressing.
SHEPHERD'S SALAD Small
chopped cucumbers,tomatoes,red onions and scallions with special olive oil dressing.
GREEN SALAD Large
mixed seasoning greens with cucumbers,tomatoes,onions with special olive oil dressing.
GREEN SALAD Small
mixed seasoning greens with cucumbers,tomatoes,onions with special olive oil dressing.
ARUGULA SALAD Large
baby arugulas with cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions with chef's dressing.
ARUGULA SALAD Small
baby arugulas with cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions with chef's dressing.
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH ARUGULA
baby arugulas with cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions with chef's dressing.Grilled shrimps on top.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA
baby arugulas with cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions with chef's dressing. Grilled chicken on top.
GRILLED SALMON WITH ARUGULA
SALADS / SALATALAR
SOUPS / CORBALAR
LENTIL SOUP
red lentil soup with flour.
CHICKEN & VEGETABLES SOUP
chicken noodle soup with vegetables.
BOREK
flaky pastry filled with cheese&parsley.
FALAFEL
chickpeas, parsley, onion, celery.. served with tahini sauce.
CALAMARI
Deep fried squid.
MUCVER
Zucchini pancakes.
SUJUK
Grilled dried beef.
ARNAVUT CIGERI
Fried calf's liver.
HOT APPETIZERS / SICAK MEZELER
ENTREES / SICAKLAR
ADANA KEBAB
skewered grounded lamb charcoal grilled marinated with chef's special seasoning.
DONER KEBAB
Thinly sliced layers of beef & lamb mixed meat.(Available after 2pm weekdays, after 12pm weekends.)
HAS HAS KEBAB
Skewered Ground lamb Adana on a bed of special spicy sauce.
PIRZOLA (LAMB CHOPS)
Baby lamb chops broiled to your taste.
CHEF SPECIAL
LAMB SHISH KEBAB
skewered lamb-charcoal broiled tender cubes of lamb marinated with our chef's special seasoning.
COP SHISH
TAVUK KEBAB
charcoal grilled tender cubes of marinated chicken breast.
CHEF COMBINATION
mixed grill consisting of half potions of adana,gyro,lamb&chicken sish.
ETLI BAMYA
okra and pieces of lamb baked with fresh tomatoes served with rice.(Also available as vegeterian version,please note if wish!)
TAVUK ADANA
KOFTE
Ground lamb mixed with bread croumbs and onions and garlic.
COUS COUS
With sauteed grilled veggies on top of the cous cous. Healthy vegeterian option.
MANTI
Tiny Turkish dumplings filled with ground lamb served with yogurt and Chef's special sauce.
CHICKEN TRIO
Chicken cubes,Ground chicken, Chicken chops.
LAHANA SARMA
cabbage leaves stuffed with rice,lamb,onions,tomato sauce&herbs
CHICKEN CHOPS
FALAFEL PLATTER
Delicious falafel petties served with rice tahini sauce & little hummus.
SHASHLIK
ISKENDER
Gyro with cubes of fried Turkish bread, yogurt and special tomato sauce on top.
DONER WITH YOGURT
Gyro with cubes of fried Turkish bread and yogurt.
SHISH WITH YOGURT
Lamb sis with cubes of fried Turkish breadand yogurt.
TAVUK WITH YOGURT
chicken sis with cubes of fried Turkish bread and yogurt.
ADANA WITH YOGURT
Adana kebab with cubes of fried Turkish bread and yogurt.
Adana w/ Yogurt
YOGURT DISHES / YOGURTLU KEBABLAR
COMBO DISHES / KARISIK IZGARALAR
ADANA & DONER
Adana kebab & Gyro kebab combination.( Doner is Available after 2pm weekdays, after 12pm weekends.)
ADANA & TAVUK
Adana kebab & Chicken kebab combination.
COP SIS & DONER
COP SIS & ADANA
PIRZOLA & LAMB SHISH
Lamb chops & Lamb sis combination.
PIRZOLA & ADANA
Lamb chops & Adana kebab comnination.
PIRZOLA & DONER
Lamb chops & Gyro combination.( Doner is Available after 2pm weekdays, after 12pm weekends.)
PIRZOLA & TAVUK
Lamb chops & Chicken kebab combination.
LAMB SHISH & TAVUK
Lamb sis & Chicken kebab combination.
LAMB SHISH & ADANA
Lamb sis & Adana kebab combination.
LAMB SHISH & DONER
Lamb sis & Gyro kebab combination.( Doner is Available after 2pm weekdays, after 12pm weekends.)
TAVUK & DONER
Chicken kebab & Gyro combination.( Doner is Available after 2pm weekdays, after 12pm weekends.)
ADANA & CHICKEN ADANA
Lamb adana & Chicken adana combination.
GRILLED SALMON
MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO Fillet
MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO Whole
SHRIMP KEBAB
SHRIMP SPECIAL
sauteed Shrimp & vegetables in white wine sauce, garlic and heavy cream.
SWORD FISH KEBAB
SEAFOOD / BALIKLAR
SAUTEED CASSEROLE
SAUTEED CASSEROLE WITH SHRIMP
Sauteed shrimps with garlic and butter.
SAUTEED CASSEROLE WITH LAMB
Sauteed lamb with onion, garlic, tomato & peppers.
SAUTEED CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN
Sauteed chicken with onion, garlic, tomato & peppers.
Casserole w/ Chicken
LAMB SHANK (WEEKENDS)
HUNKARBEGENDI (WEEKENDS)
Creamy mashed eggplant with really soft small lamb chunks with a special sauce.
TODAY'S SPECIALS
DESSERTS / TATLILAR
large kunefe
Delicious Turkish dessert with shredded wheat special melted cheese & syrup.
small kunefe
Delicious Turkish dessert with shredded wheat special melted cheese & syrup.
BAKLAVA
very thin layers of dough with double pistachio in between layers and sweetened with syrup.
KADAYIF
shredded wheat, pistachio with syrup.
APRICOT DESSERT
Sweetened apricots with almonds and fresh cream.
KAZANDIBI
light milk pudding brown on top & cinnamon.
REVANI
Turkish sponge cake with honey syrup.
KESKUL
Almond pudding.
ICE CREAM
Vanilla or chocolate.
SORBET
Lemon, orange, coconut or pineapple.
TARTUFO
Rice Pudding
GRILLED VEGETABLES
SAUTEED STRING BEANS Large
SAUTEED STRING BEANS Small
SAUTEED SPINACH Large
SAUTEED SPINACH Small
PILAV Large
PILAV Small
FRENCH FRIES Large
FRENCH FRIES Small
SIDE DISHES
BEVERAGES / MESRUBATLAR
AYRAN
ICE TEA
Club Soda
Ginger Ale
Coke
Diet Coke
FANTA
Sprite
Pellegrino Small
Pellegrino Large
Poland Spring Small
Poland Spring Large
Gls Salgam
Salgam Bottle
CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH FRENCH FRIES
KIDS MENU
SANDWICHES
Adana kebab sandwich
With lettuce, onions & tomatoes.
Doner kebab sandwich
With lettuce, onions & tomatoes.(Available after 2pm weekdays, after 12pm weekends.)
Tavuk Sish Sandwich
With lettuce, onions & tomatoes.
Tavuk adana sandwich
With lettuce, onions & tomatoes.
Kofte sandwich
With lettuce, onions & tomatoes.
Falafel sandwich
With lettuce, onions & tomatoes.
Lamb sish sandwich
With lettuce, onions & tomatoes.
