Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant Menu
Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant offers a variety of Mediterranean and Italian dishes in Freehold, NJ. This restaurant provides a range of options, including vegan and vegetarian choices, along with delivery and takeout services. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as salmon, rack of lamb, and Mediterranean specialties like grilled Octopus and Branzino. The attentive service and cozy ambience make it a perfect spot for a romantic evening or a family gathering. The menu features favorites like hummus, paella, and decadent desserts like baklava and rice pudding. With an extensive list of amenities, including outdoor seating, private dining, and happy hour specials, Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant stands out as a gem in Monmouth County. Customers praise the comprehensive service and diverse menu offerings, making it a must-visit for those looking for a delightful dining experience.
Appetizers
Sicilian Rice Balls
stuffed with fresh Mozzarella & Green Peas topped with Roasted Tomato Garlic Sauce
Dolma
stuffed Grape Leaf with Cilantro Rice served with Tzatziki Sauce
Roasted Tomato And Eggplant Soup
Fried Feta Cheese Zucchini Cake
with onions, fresh herbs and dill with Greek yogurt
Roasted Vegetable Moussaka
Topped with a béchamel sauce and Sicilian breadcrumbs
Crispy Lamb Empanada
With spicy mint yogurt sauce
Escargot
served with Organic Grape Tomato, Garlic, Thyme & White Wine
Falafel
With romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and tahini sauce
Ouzo Mussels
with Lime & Cilantro sauce and feta cheese
Orecchietta
homemade pasta with lamb sausage ragu and pistachio goat cheese
Shrimp Torte
Artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, shittake mushrooms, capers and green olives, in a white wine garlic sauce, topped with feta cheese.
Stuffed Bosc Pears
with Crabmeat and Gorgonzola cheese in a Port Wine Reduction
Octopus
Mediterranean catch, marinated & grilled, served with Gigantic Beans Relish and Red Pepper sauce
Farro Salad
With Sun-dried Tomatoes, Capers, Olives, Sweet Pepper, Feta & a Sherry Wine Vinaigrette
Pistachio Goat Cheese Salad
With Mixed Greens, Red Onions, Mushrooms & Balsamic Dressing
Quinoa Roasted Beet Salad
With red radish, carrots, red onion, mint and Gorgonzola cheese in a lemon honey vinaigrette
Romaine Lettuce Salad
With Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Peppers, Black Olives, Feta & Za'atar, finished with a red wine and vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
Bulgar Arugula Salad
With butternut squash, lentils, red radish, dried cranberries, and shaved ricotta salata cheese, in a lemon tahini vinaigrette
Salads
Entrees
Vegetable Couscous
With zucchini, eggplant, carrots, chickpeas, butternut squash, and caramelized onions with raisins and mint
Hanger Steak
Au Poivre with a Peppercorn Brandy Dijon sauce and Grilled Lemon roasted potatoes
Homemade Gnocchi
served with grilled eggplant, roasted grape tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and ricotta salata
Braised Lamb Shank
With eggplant farro mint pesto and an apricot grand marnier glaze
Lamb Tagine
A tender lamb cube stew with potatoes, green peas, carrots, tomatoes and Moroccan couscous
Moroccan Chicken
With lemons, garlic, onions, and green, olives in a saffron sauce over couscous
Wild Cod
Served with braised artichoke hearts, tomato, grilled squash, preserve lemon risotto finished with an ouzo sauce
Lamb And Chicken Kofta
Served on a hot skillet with porcini mushrooms, artichoke hearts, peas, preserved lemon and Israeli couscous with a spicy yogurt sauce
Lemon Platter
with butternut squash, bulgir lentil relish, garbanzo been fennel relish, roasted beets and onions, truffled mushroom and eggplant caponata, drizzled with mint oil
Shrimp & Long Island Clams
Sautéed with Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, and White Wine with Spanish Risotto
Crab Cake
% crabmeat, served over Lentil Relish with Orange Beurre Blanc
Branzino
Mediterranean Sea Bass filleted roasted with Grape Tomatoes, Garlic, fresh thyme, grilled Lemon and Spanish Risotto
Wild Salmon
Served with butternut squash, fried sage quinoa, with mint oil and aged balsamic
Fish Tagine
With wild salmon and cod with peppers, grilled zucchini and onions, finished in a preserve and ginger sauce, over Moroccan rice
Moroccan Duck
Served with apricots, carrots, and Moroccan couscous, topped with dried cranberries and finished in lemon preserve and ginger port reduction sauce
Spanish Paella
With Clams, Mussels, Chicken, Fish Fillet, Lamb Sausage, Shrimp, with Spanish Risotto
Homemade Pappardelle
With braised lamb short ribs, porcini mushrooms, and green peas in a light brandy cream sauce
Braised Lamb Shoulder
With madeira and a red wine reduction
New Zealand Rack Of Lamb
Served with roasted lemon potatoes, finished with a port wine reduction