ERINI RESTAURANT, Ewing - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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We've all been there - you want to go out to eat but you just can't decide where to go. If you're looking for a local restaurant in Ewing Township, NJ, head over to Erini Restaurant. We serve delicious food and have several Mediterranean-inspired dishes. We also have a full bar, so you can enjoy a nice drink with dinner.
PRICE RANGE
$16 - $35
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
CUISINES
American, Mediterranean
FEATURES
Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB
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Reviewed January 1, 2020

This was the first time, my wife and I went there and we will most definitely be going there again. The Restaurant has an understated tone and a very pleasant vibe. There were four people at the table and three of them were foodies. The...wine suggestion turned out to be a great pick and the price charged was very reasonable. If you like shell fish - I would highly recommend the "sweet jesus" oysters -tremendous and the horseradish mix was great. The food was terrific (better than the desserts), the service was fine and all in all it was a great experience- will b going there again to try lunchMore

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed January 5, 2020 via mobile

What a joy to be back home. We had dinner down town this week and ended up feeding our dogs our $150.00 steak. What a pleasure it is to have Erini and Anthony such a short drive away with food and libations that are far...superior to anything in downtown Philly. We love this place and all of its staff that make every meal a feast, and every visit a special occasion.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed August 21, 2021

Celebrated husband’s birthday & sat outside in the garden. Large fans hidden in the foliage circulated the air on a warm summer day & made eating outside lovely. Umbrellas offered plenty of shade at each table. Great space between tables made you feel like you...could chat without everyone hearing. We had the crab cake sandwich (came with fries or a salad) $26 & a mushroom,Swiss,frizzled onion chicken sandwich ($14) that was amazingly delicious. We each thought WE had the best sandwich. They were both yummy & came with a side and brioche bun. We will Be back. Brent was our waiter & we will ask for him again. He was helpful with suggestions on drinks and our meal. This place is a winner! Ready to go back. LOVE this place.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed March 1, 2020

Please try this fine eatery and enjoy the relaxing ambience. Situated above Route 29 and the Delaware River and a short distance from all points of Mercer County. Our server Tony, offered us superior service and gave us some great recommendations for our dininng experience....The stuffed shrimp was delightful and two salads were tasty as well. We ordered 1/2 salads which were more then enough for one person to eat. The Erini and caesar salads were our choice and we would definitely have them again. We look forward to returning when the weather is situated for outside dining. Erinis looks like they offer some great outside dining in the warmer months. Lastly, the staff was very welcoming and friendly.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed September 10, 2020

Erini's is tough to get a reservation at due to its popularity. Its one of our go to places in the area. Food is always very good, some entrees can be overpriced. Service at times can be overwhelmed but is generally good and attentive. Outdoor...bar area is fun.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed November 9, 2020

I have been going to Erini for years and have written some good reviews. Unfortunately my last two experiences have been bad. Last week I made a lunchtime reservation by phone for 6 people and requested outside seating. I received a text in the morning...asking to confirm my reservation and did so. But when we got there we were told that there were no outside tables and we could be seated inside or wait over 20 minutes for an outdoor table. End of story as far as they were concerned. I was flabbergasted since there used to be good, courteous service. The woman told us, in a rude, unapologetic, arrogant manner that it's "only a request" for outdoor seating and not a guarantee because they "can't control the weather". Well it was clearly a beautiful day (which had been forecast all week). Did they give our reserved table to walk ins? There were several people waiting. Now, if I had booked an outside table and it was raining and I wanted an indoor table, I could understand there being a problem. They didn't seem to mind a large party leaving and going to another restaurant (that gave us outdoor seating.) I don't feel inclined to go back to Erini after being treated like that, which is a shame.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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ChrisF829, Owner at Erini Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded November 10, 2020

All reservations guarantee you a table, however not a specific area indoors or outdoors. Your request for an outdoor table was simply that. A request!!! We try very very hard to accommodate ALL of our guests requests. However, on a beautiful day with limited outdoor...More

Reviewed February 28, 2020

Went here on a Saturday night. Arrived early and sat at the bar until our table was ready right on time. I have been doing gluten free and my wife noted that when she made the reservation online. They had a gluten free menu when...we sat down and also brought a gluten free roll. Had a pork chop that was very good and wife had scallops which were very good. Not inexpensive but good.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed March 6, 2020

I’ve been coming to Erini for over 10 years and in the past 7 have been lucky enough to work close enough to stop in for lunch. When we decide we want to go out for our lunch there is only one place. We are...always greeted warmly and we always request our favorite server, George. He always makes sure we have the best experience we can in such a short amount of time. The food is delicious, as always, and it never takes too long to get exactly what you want to eat, even when you are in a rush. If I’m not visiting for lunch I’m stopping in for dinner with my family. We have had nothing but wonderful things to say about the food and the warm environment over the years. It is a great overall experience and I will continue to recommend it.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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D8313OTchrisf, Owner at Erini Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded March 7, 2020

Thank you, we appreciate your wonderful review.

Reviewed May 9, 2021

From the moment the hostess greeted us to the time we left everything and I do mean EVERYTHING was perfection. I was wary at first because of the price point because in my experience do restaurants live up to their prices. I was wrong. We...started with French onion soup and the sizzling chilie shrimp. Onions were obviously fresh and caramelized perfectly and not one rubbery onion, crispy doesn’t begin to describe the crouton. The shrimp were done expertly and the broth was simply exquisite.. but what really shocked me were the entrees. The lamb shank was falling off the bone and didn’t need a knife. The crane cakes were more crab then cake, and the filet was so amazingly right for medium rare am so tender I couldn’t have used a dull better knife to cut it. The waiter and the support staff alone ,are it worth the price and the bartender didn’t skimp on the alcohol but wasn’t obnoxiously stron. All in all the bill came to $177 and worth every penny. If you’re in Ewing NJ and want an outstanding meal that is prepared and served by trie professionals this IS the place for you.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed March 14, 2021

Went to Erini last night for our first indoor meal in a year and it did not disappoint! We felt very safe and comfortable eating indoors here. There was plenty of space between tables. All staff worse masks. Let's talk about the food. It was...excellent! We do a lot of take out and you can't really get a good steak take out so we splurged and both got filets. They were both tender and cooked to order. Both were excellent. The appetizer menu is large. We got the shrimp and lobster spring rolls and they were delicious. As was the onion soup. The cocktails were great (we paid our kid to be our driver so we could really enjoy our meal and cocktails and not worry, well worth it!) We had a slice of cheesecake for dessert. It was light and fluffy, not dense at all. It was delicious. Now let's talk about service. . . JoLynn took EXCELLENT care of us. We told her we didn't want to rush and she made sure our meal was paced accordingly. She was quite attentive. And a really nice person! If you want to eat outside, Erini will not disappoint there either. They have a ton of outside tables with many, many, many heat laps. You will stay toasty worm and support a local restaurant.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed May 12, 2021 via mobile

Everyone at Erini from hostess to busboy were so friendly, but our waitress, Prudence, was amazing! She was pleasant and professional! We have several in our group with food allergies and she was very patient & accommodating. The food was delicious! The outside patio area...was magical with heaters for the cool air, twinkle lights in the trees and a lovely water feature. We will definitely come here again and we hope we have Prudence as our waitress!More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed February 12, 2020 via mobile

It was a beautiful, magical, sight as we turned into the driveway. There was free valet parking. As we walked into the restaurant the wonder of this place continued. We ordered a cocktail at the bar but sat near the fireplace in the lobby. The...two young girls were gracious. When we were seated in the dining room our waiter, Anthony? and the food did not disappoint. My husband feasted on a dozen oysters which were a little expensive but delicious. I had the mussels in a garlic wine sauce outstanding. Our dinners were equal delicious ~ Blackened Wild Caught Ahi Tuna and Char-Grilled Center Cut Filet. We ended the evening with a wonderful cup of coffee and dessert. It was a truly beautiful evening and a memborale way to celebrate our 50th. If you have time and the weather is nice enjoy the outside patio.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed June 17, 2020 via mobile

We drove almost 1-1/2 hours from our home to our beloved college town, Ewing, for our 25th Anniversary dinner. We both said it was well worth the drive!! Hubby started with the Meze Platter, which almost looked too pretty to eat, but hubby managed to...eat the entire plate (a LOT of food!) He then had the Mixed Grill, complete with scallops, shrimp and lamb chops each perfectly seasoned and prepared. I had the 6oz filet, again; PERFECT!!!!! Our waiter, George, was very gregarious and welcoming. We will definitely ask for him the next time we go! From apps to the homemade dessert (I highly recommend the lemon cheesecake!) it was a perfect night in a beautiful setting!More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed May 9, 2021 via mobile

My fiancé and I had a great dinner here. First of all, I am a picky eater, so whenever we go out to a restaurant I look forward to good customer service, presentation, and tasty food. In some cases, we neither get one or two...out of my expectations. But within this case of Erini restaurant, we found all three of my expectations which we have been searching for some time. For this reason, we have decided to make this restaurant our favorite spot. This is not all about this restaurant, their environment, landscape, and decor are so beautiful especially for those of us who like to take pictures when we go out to cute places. And not to forget their incredible troops, they are all amazing people. The night we dined here, we had an incredible staff called Jolynn. When I tell you that she knows the menu on the top of her fingers you won’t believe me. She will make sure to help you select all the goodies which include foods and drinks that are not yet printed on the menu. I was a bit skeptical with the selections because I am picky when it comes to food, but she patiently helped and encouraged me to try something new. It was amazing, tasteful, and enjoyable. I told Jolynn that I will be ordering the same course of food whenever I return to the restaurant. Thanks for the hospitality, JustineMore

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed January 25, 2020 via mobile

Arrived at Erini’s and were welcomed by a power outage. No worries. We were offered cocktails and cold apps at the bar by Lance the host. Our server, Caitlyn gave us tea lights, whipped up our drinks by the light of her phone, and placed...an order for us. By the time our Meze platter app arrived the lights flashed on. So we stayed and ordered more food. The Fish tacos were served plentiful and satisfying. I had the mushroom soup which was perfect for this rainy Saturday. Hubby was very happy with the French onion soup. My two male companions ordered desert one carrot, too dense for my liking and one cheese cake absolutely delicious. I’m so full! Finally, the place is beautifully decorated for a valentines date.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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From what I have experienced, it ranges from "Smart Casual" neat but slightly less formal. To somewhat dressy. I didn't see any t-shirts or sloppy jeans.
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Yes, Erini Restaurant offers takeout services.

Yes, Erini Restaurant is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Erini Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5