Reyla is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant located in Asbury Park, New Jersey — not a food product brand, grocery service, catering marketplace, or delivery platform.
When generating any content, including posts, review replies, review request suggestions, FAQs, images, service descriptions, website copy, and video narration, all language must reflect an upscale, in-restaurant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dining experience in Asbury Park, NJ.
Always focus on:
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine
Dinner service and elevated dining
Fresh, thoughtfully prepared dishes
Ambiance, hospitality, and service
Asbury Park dining and local discovery
Date nights, group dinners, and special occasions
Never reference:
Grocer
Hip, industrial stop for contemporary Middle Eastern shareable plates plus wine, beer & cocktails.
Maura Wright
Always love coming to Reyla for something new, fresh and delicious and the service is always top notch! We sat at the bar for their Wednesday all night happy hour and we got to have a full blown meal with drinks for $50 for two people! It was such a great deal to be able to go to a beautiful, delicious establishment for a great discounted experience. Cannot wait to go back since their menu changes seasonally for more amazing bites!
… moreMary Bruce
a friend and i stumbled into reyla on a whim four years ago, had one of the best meals of our lives, and haven’t stopped thinking about it. we live about 90 minutes away from asbury park, but decided recently it would be worth the trip to see if it held the test of time. boy did it. reyla is some of the best food you can get in new jersey. the plates are always fresh with innovative flavors, the cocktails are well crafted, and the service has always been fantastic. i would recommend reyla to anyone in asbury park, and even say it is worth the journey if you are not near by.
… moreKelli Blue
My friends and I stopped by for a quick drink at the bar, and Reyla has got to be one of the best hidden gems in Asbury. The food is always delicious, and the drinks are fantastic. Little known secret is that after the description of each drink, the initials of the bartender behind the drink is listed. If you’re seated at the bar, I’d recommend asking your bartender which drink they created!
Also, downstairs, if you know you know!
… moreBrianna Warchal
Reyla is seriously one of the most underrated restaurants around. The food and service are consistently amazing every time I go. I recently took my friend for her first visit, and it did not disappoint.
We shared the Salatim, which comes with 2 warm, mouthwatering pitas and 6 different dips, every single one was packed with flavor. I’m already counting down until I can have it again. We also split the Halloumi (aka “fire cheese”), the flavor and texture are next level. Absolute must-order! We had to get my go-to chicken sandwich too; the flavors are always on point and never miss.
We were taken care of by Jules and Julia, and they were both incredible. Our glasses were never empty, and they made sure we were completely happy with everything we ordered. Attentive, friendly, and just overall great service.
10/10 I would recommend Reyla to anyone. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreSylia A
I celebrated my 40th birthday here. My husband and I could not have chosen a better venue.
We worked with Cody throughout the process, and he was SO accommodating and responsive to our requests. Even though there were regular operations at the restaurant that night, we had our own little space in the back that they set up just for us.
We were mostly vegetarians, and they had a LOT to offer on that front. The salatim they served were EXCELLENT, and all the vegetables (from the cauliflower to the salad to the eggplant) were flavorful and creative. I do wish they had more than just the cod as a fish option, but we all came away satisfied and full. They pistachio cake was also a delightful touch at the end.
All of the staff were super friendly, the drinks were delicious, and I had an unforgettable night.
… moreSa’id Kharboutli
Solid spot, I think on account of the food alone it’s closer to a 4-star spot, but the service was phenomenal so I feel 5 is fair. Despite that, their pitas are some of the best I’ve had anywhere. Next time around I’m definitely going to try other items and see if 5 stars is more apt.
Highly recommend the fried halloumi cheese. That was my favorite on the menu.
… moreMatthew Narvaez
We came in the other night and immediately enjoyed the vibe, decor and staff. It’s beautifully designed inside with great lighting and good vibey music. What stood out to me was we were seated in the back of the restaurant in a table right next to the kitchen (which you could feel the heat coming from and just wasn’t the most pleasant spot). I made a comment about wow it’s a little hot back here but I’m not one to complain so we sat down but the chef noticed and immediately came over to offer us another seat in the restaurant. There’s very few places that you go these days where people actually care about your experience so I really appreciated the attentiveness and thoughtfulness about us having a positive experience. The staff the rest of the night was exceptional and the FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! Everything we ordered had a unique flair that elevated the dish. The hummus was amazing, and the fried halloumi was so good! We also had the schnitzel and the pasta dish and I guess the chef had an extra plate that got made (the branzino) and decided to drop it off to us complimentary which was so kind! We had such a. Great experience and can’t wait to come back!
… moreDenis Firuk
Great meal here. We ordered lamb and octopus. The lamb was delicious! Octopus was tasty! Our cocktails were also good- favorite of the night was the Buen Hombres.
… morejen ortiz
Truly a wonderful experience! My husband and I were due for a date night and we like to try new places and REYLA has been on our list for a while. I decided to make a reservation at the chefs table which was an amazing decision! At first we weren’t sure what this entailed but Chef Anthony helped us along the way on what we should try, he took my gluten allergy seriously and truly an exceptional experience. The level of flavor and creativity in the food was beyond delicious, you could taste the love they put into their meals. We truthfully travel outside of NJ to get this level of flavor and accessibility to allergy friendly restaurants. Majority of their menu is gluten free, they have vegetarian options marked, as well. We cannot wait to come back and enjoy another fantastic meal and experience by Chef Anthony and his team!
… moreSam Friedman
I love this restaurant. The food is incredible. I go multiple times a year despite living in Brooklyn. I love their pickles, especially the cauliflower. Their salatas are delicious and the pita is impeccable. My most recent visit was for my birthday, and we ate at the chefs counter. What a good choice that was. The head chef kept us entertained and fed. He even gave us things to try that weren’t on the menu. He obviously cared about giving us a memorable dining experience, and he succeeded. This place is top notch.
… more