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12 Islands of Stirling

4.7
4.7
637 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek
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Visit us today in Stirling, New Jersey. Our menu is assembled with a wide variety of recipes from the Dodecanese and other islands. Every dish we create is enveloped with the story and traditions of those who’ve prepared them before. Every dish is like a journey to a unique, wholesome and majestic way of life. In our most authentic attempt to provide you this journey, we import many ingredients direct from Greece. We also make it a point to use only fresh produce and fresh seafood and meats, keeping your wellness as well as your taste buds in mind. Our goal is to have you experience the life and traditions of the Greek people through each bite and each step of your culinary journey.

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Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Greek, Mediterranean, Fish

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm

  • Phone number

    (908) 647-2193

  • Website

    http://www.12islandsgreektaverna.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Off-site catering is available.

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate groups up to eighty people, please call ahead to learn more.

  • Location

    1255 Valley Rd. Stirling, NJ 07980

  • Neighborhood

    Stirling

  • Cross street

    Hudson St.

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Menu

Traditional Spreads

Choice of any one - $7, three - $12, all spreads - $16

  • Tzatziki

    Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill & evoo

    • Hummus

      Chick peas, tahini & lemon

      • Melitzanosalata

        Grilled eggplant, roasted garlic & greek yogurt

        • Tirokafteri

          Feta cheese, roasted red pepper, serrano & jalapeño peppers

          • Skordalia

            Potato, roasted garlic, evoo & aged red wine vinegar

            • Taramosalata

              Carp roe caviar, shallots & greek olive oil

              • Fava

                Yellow split pea, onion & evoo

                Meze

                • Clams$1.20

                  Crudo style, served with trio, cocktail, horseradish & pickled onion mignonette

                  • Blue Point Oysters

                    Crudo style, served with trio, cocktail, horseradish & pickled onion mignonette

                    • Each$2.00

                  • Clams Casino$12.00

                    Baked with our signature recipe

                    • Garides Saganaki$13.00

                      Sautéed shrimp, ouzo, tomato & feta cheese

                      • Calamari$14.00

                        Simply fried or grilled

                        • Midia$12.00

                          Pei mussels, peppers, cherry tomato, chardonnay, roasted garlic & feta cheese

                          • Octopus$18.00

                            Char-grilled and served on a bed of arugula

                            • Spanakopitakia$9.00

                              Hand made phyllo dough, spinach, leeks & feta cheese

                              • Dolmadakia$9.00

                                Hand made grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice & herbs, topped with avgolemono

                                • Keftedes$10.00

                                  Beef & lamb traditional meatballs with greek herbs & spices, served with tzatziki

                                  • Loukaniko$12.00

                                    Trio of imported grilled sausages from north, south & central greece

                                    • Kolokythokeftedes$8.00

                                      Zucchini & mint fritters, served with tzatziki

                                      • Gigantes Me Loukaniko$12.00

                                        Slow baked giant beans in tomato with char-grilled greek sausage

                                        • Saganaki$10.00

                                          Crispy coated pan fried vlahotyri cheese flambé with metaxa brandy

                                          • Island Chips$8.00

                                            Pan fried thin zucchini & eggplant, served with a feta mousse

                                            Salads

                                            Top off your salad with: grilled chicken breast $5, souvlaki (pork or chicken) $5, gyro (lamb & beef) $5, calamari $6, grilled shrimp or salmon $7

                                            • Horiatiki Salata$10.00

                                              Traditional village salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, capers, feta cheese & kalamata olives

                                              • Maroulosalata$9.00

                                                Romaine lettuce, scallions, fresh dill & feta cheese tossed with ladolemono

                                                • Roka Salata$12.00

                                                  Fresh arugula salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & grilled haloumi cheese drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette

                                                  • Kavouri Salata$14.00

                                                    Crab, baby spinach, cannellini beans, tomatoes, scallions & dill dressed with ladolemono

                                                    • 12 Island Salad$10.00

                                                      Green & red cabbage, carrots, apples, cranberries, parsley, pistachios and a evoo white balsamic reduction

                                                      • Patzaria Salata$9.00

                                                        Roasted beets, arugula, greek yogurt vinaigrette with candied walnuts

                                                        Assortments

                                                        • Patzaria$9.00

                                                          Roasted beets, skordalia & artichokes

                                                          • Tyria$12.00

                                                            Assorted cheese plate with graviera, manouri, vlahotyri & haloumi

                                                            • Elies$7.00

                                                              Selection of greek olives; kalamata, cretan & thassos

                                                              • Feta Cheese$8.00

                                                                High quality imported creamy texture with evoo & oregano

                                                                Soups

                                                                • Soupa Hmeras$5.00

                                                                  Soup of the day

                                                                  • Avgolemono$5.00

                                                                    Chicken egg lemon soup

                                                                    From the Ocean

                                                                    • Salmon$22.00

                                                                      Grilled & served with briam & tzatziki

                                                                      • Bronzino Fillet$25.00

                                                                        Red herb roasted potatoes, mushrooms, kalamata olives & cherry tomatoes dressed with ladolemono

                                                                        • Garides Kalymos$27.00

                                                                          Sautéed u10 shrimp, ouzo, tomatoes & feta cheese, served with pilaf

                                                                          • Rofos Sto Katsaroli$24.00

                                                                            Slow baked grouper fillet with peppers, zucchini, artichokes, tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, robola wine & feta cheese

                                                                            Char-Grilled Seafood

                                                                            Imported from around the world served with ladolemono and choice of one side

                                                                            • Whole Lavraki$28.00

                                                                              Greek imported, lean, white, semi-firm

                                                                              • Whole Red Snapper$30.00

                                                                                Gulf of mexico, mild, flaky, delicate

                                                                                • Whole Jumbo U10 Shrimp$26.00

                                                                                  • Whole U10 Calamari$18.00

                                                                                    Butcher's Corner

                                                                                    • Brizola$30.00

                                                                                      Grilled 16 oz. Rib-eye, served with horta & lemon roasted potatoes or hand cut fries

                                                                                      • Paidakia$32.00

                                                                                        Grilled lamb chops marinated in olive oil & thyme, served with briam & lemon roasted potatoes or hand cut fries

                                                                                        • Hoirini$20.00

                                                                                          Double cut pork chop marinated for two days in traditional herb brine, grilled & served with choice of one side

                                                                                          • Kotopoulo Ala Taverna$18.00

                                                                                            Grilled chicken breast finished in the pan with sundried tomato, olives & feta cheese, served with pilaf

                                                                                            Greek Platters

                                                                                            Served with your choice of hand cut fries or lemon roasted potatoes, tzatziki, salad & pita bread

                                                                                            • Gyro$15.00

                                                                                              Beef & lamb or chicken

                                                                                              • Souvlaki$15.00

                                                                                                Pork or chicken

                                                                                                • Greek Burger$15.00

                                                                                                  Greek Pasta

                                                                                                  • Trata$29.00

                                                                                                    Calamari, shrimp, mussels & clams finished in a traditional seafood bisque, served with linguini

                                                                                                    • Xtapodi Manestra$22.00

                                                                                                      Octopus, tomato, red wine & kalamata olives tossed in orzo

                                                                                                      • Spetsofai$15.00

                                                                                                        Greek sausages, roasted eggplant, tomato & graviera cheese tossed with penne

                                                                                                        • Makarounes$14.00

                                                                                                          Hand made traditional pasta sautéed with spinach, manouri cheese, roasted garlic & walnuts

                                                                                                          • Dodecanese Poikilia$35.00

                                                                                                            Mixed grill with lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, pork souvlaki, greek burger & greek sausage, served with lemon roasted potatoes or hand cut fries

                                                                                                            Traditional Home Cooking

                                                                                                            • Pastitsio$15.00

                                                                                                              Baked pasta with ground beef in a fresh tomato sauce topped with bechamel, served with salad

                                                                                                              • Moussaka$15.00

                                                                                                                Baked eggplant, zucchini, potatoes & ground beef sauce topped with bechamel, served with salad

                                                                                                                • Vegetarian Moussaka$15.00

                                                                                                                  Baked eggplant, zucchini, potatoes & spinach topped with bechamel, served with salad

                                                                                                                  • Yemista$15.00

                                                                                                                    Stuffed tomatoes & peppers with ground beef, herbs & rice, roasted in tomato sauce, served with lemon roasted potatoes or hand cut fries

                                                                                                                    • Souzoukakia$15.00

                                                                                                                      Baked beef & lamb patties, slow cooked in tomato, garlic & cumin sauce, served with pilaf

                                                                                                                      • Youvetsi$19.00

                                                                                                                        Slow braised lamb shank with greek spices, tomato & orzo

                                                                                                                        • Stifado$19.00

                                                                                                                          Braised beef, pearl onions, tomato & greek spices, served with pilaf

                                                                                                                          • Hoirino Lemonato$17.00

                                                                                                                            Traditional casserole, slow cooked pork, potatoes, carrots & celery finished in a lemon ginger sauce

                                                                                                                            • Spanakopita$15.00

                                                                                                                              Handmade phyllo dough, spinach, leeks & feta cheese, served with salad

                                                                                                                              Sides

                                                                                                                              Your choice: $5 each

                                                                                                                              • Briam

                                                                                                                                Roasted veggie ratatouille with greek herbs, potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes & onions

                                                                                                                                • Pilaf

                                                                                                                                  Baked greek spice rice

                                                                                                                                  • Lemon Roasted Potatoes

                                                                                                                                    • Hand-Cut Fries

                                                                                                                                      • Horta

                                                                                                                                        Seasonal steamed greens with evoo & lemon

                                                                                                                                        Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                        What 637 people are saying

                                                                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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                                                                                                                                        4.7
                                                                                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                                        • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                                                        • 4.4Value

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                                                                                                                                          Mike

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on May 14, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Great restaurant. Would easily recommend. Excellent.

                                                                                                                                        2. ME

                                                                                                                                          MissingEurope

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on May 13, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Waiter was very kind and food was amazing!

                                                                                                                                        3. D

                                                                                                                                          Drapeaued

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          80 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          80 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on May 10, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Great service, delicious food, taverna atmosphere. The lavraki is top drawer. Wine list has done good finds. Reasonable.

                                                                                                                                        4. d

                                                                                                                                          diner4ever

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          131 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                                                          131 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on May 7, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall3food3service2ambience2

                                                                                                                                          Crazy expensive! NYC prices in Stirling. Ordered lambchops medium rare but didn't get them that way. Ordered four different wines from the list but they didn't have any of them. They were $40 and my friend had octopus for dinner for $46!! From the looks of the place, I am guessing it was a motel at one time. It's a no frills dining room with tables very close together. All in all, don't think I will return.

                                                                                                                                        5. R

                                                                                                                                          Rick

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on May 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          The staff is wonderful and the food is delicious. I’ve enjoyed every visit.

                                                                                                                                        6. EW

                                                                                                                                          EricW

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 30, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Best Greek food I’ve ever had! Service was friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend.

                                                                                                                                        7. IV

                                                                                                                                          IlianaV

                                                                                                                                          Bath

                                                                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 24, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Friendly and warm staff. Food is as Greek as it gets and delicious!

                                                                                                                                        8. NJ

                                                                                                                                          NJdiner

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          19 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          19 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 23, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Always fresh, always delicious!

                                                                                                                                        9. DC

                                                                                                                                          DianeC

                                                                                                                                          Richmond

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 23, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Exceptional seafood, excellent service. Very welcoming overall

                                                                                                                                        10. AM

                                                                                                                                          AnnMarieV

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          64 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          64 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 17, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Easter Sunday Early Dinner! Delicious grilled calamari, outstanding lamb chops & scrumptious lamb shank…. Food is consistently delicious, servers are accommodating & friendly. Highly recommend this gem !

                                                                                                                                        11. RC

                                                                                                                                          RichieC

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 17, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Like eating with Family. It was our first visit there. Not really knowing what to expect I spoke with Nicholas. He was SPECTACULAR - a warm, well spoken, and very knowledgeable greeter. He made sure to go over the menu with us. My wife and I had vacationed in Greece years ago and this brought back memories of a great experience. The meals themselves were ‘over the top’ - delicious, well prepared and plentiful. My wife is a seafood lover and she gave the meal a 5/5 rating - it really HAS to be great to rate that well with her. The service was very good - all the waiters were busy yet friendly. We ended our meal with a pleasant dessert. This will be one of our ‘go to’ restaurants!

                                                                                                                                        12. T

                                                                                                                                          Thomas

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 15, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Great food , service , and atmosphere Highly recommend Staff have all been working here for years - good sign that management take care of them - they take care of the customers

                                                                                                                                        13. TS

                                                                                                                                          TaruniS

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          12 reviews

                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                          12 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 14, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall4food4service5ambience3

                                                                                                                                          Food was very good as always.

                                                                                                                                        14. OT

                                                                                                                                          OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 9, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Great food and service. The Island chips were amazing!

                                                                                                                                        15. EB

                                                                                                                                          ErinB

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          14 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                          14 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 2, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall4food4service4ambience3

                                                                                                                                          We enjoyed the good and service very much! The dessert is to die for!

                                                                                                                                        16. SB

                                                                                                                                          SophieB

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 2, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Great family oriented dining experience. The food is amazing, plentiful and delicious. Our waiter had many suggestions and all were delicious. Will definitely return. .

                                                                                                                                        17. K

                                                                                                                                          Kmax

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on April 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Another great meal at 12 Islands celebrating my wife’s birthday! Food was great and service was very good. We did, a couple of times feel a little rushed but we had a wonderful time and will certainly be going back!

                                                                                                                                        18. AF

                                                                                                                                          AnnF

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 29, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Thank you for the great experience at your place. Food was really great!

                                                                                                                                        19. OT

                                                                                                                                          OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                          Orlando

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 27, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          The food was amazing! The service was excellent. I highly recommend.

                                                                                                                                        20. RB

                                                                                                                                          RichardB

                                                                                                                                          Tampa

                                                                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 26, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          They always find a way to accommodate my large family. The food is outstanding, as is the service. My mother at 93 had never eaten Greek food and now it’s her favorite restaurant. The best appetizers are the Island Chips, calamari and meatballs. Best entree items are the lamb chops and the Greek style ribs, and any of the whole fishes. Everything is succulent and abundant and makes it very difficult to have any room left for their fabulous desserts.

                                                                                                                                        21. NN

                                                                                                                                          NashvilleNJ

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 19, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Love the 12 Island Salmon. One of my favorites! Food is consistently good! Restaurant is a bit loud! I hope they bring back their patio in the Spring/Summer.

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                                                                                                                                          JoeM

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 19, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Great food and experience! Definitely recommend this restaurant.

                                                                                                                                        23. B

                                                                                                                                          Brittany

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          97 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          97 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 18, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Always great here

                                                                                                                                        24. RO

                                                                                                                                          ROSES

                                                                                                                                          Washington DC

                                                                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 5, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall4food5service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          The food was fresh and full of flavor. Large and varied menu. Something for everyone!

                                                                                                                                        25. RM

                                                                                                                                          RogerM

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 4, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall4food3service5ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Food was just ok. There was a table next to us with a large group with a baby that kept speaking loud.

                                                                                                                                        26. TF

                                                                                                                                          Travels4Food

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          29 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          29 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 4, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          From the friendly and helpful staff to the delicious food, we thoroughly enjoy all our visits to 12 Islands!

                                                                                                                                        27. K

                                                                                                                                          Kmax

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on March 4, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience3

                                                                                                                                          My Mother in Law, my wife and I celebrated my wife’s birthday and had a great meal. We split calamari and clams for an appetizer which were both delicious and the calamari, sometimes greasy at other restaurants was not at all here. My wife had the crab cakes which she raved about and my MIL and I each had the crab crusted salmon specials...piping hot and delicious! Our server, Yani (forgive me if spelled incorrectly) was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive! Great experience all around!

                                                                                                                                        28. M

                                                                                                                                          Maureen

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          56 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                                                          56 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on February 27, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall3food5service2ambience3

                                                                                                                                          Food was great, service was not friendly at all. Wasn't welcomed into the restaurant, waited 10 minutes before being acknowledged by the anyone...turns out the man who was standing in the vestibule was actually one of the hosts (we hadn't realized he was the host because he never greeted us). Waiter wore a mask, but it was pulled down to his chin the entire time, which was pointless. He seemed overwhelmed and rushed. He explained they were very busy and that we needed to put our order in asap, which is understandable, but he should have been nice about it. Overall, I'd give it another chance hoping that it was just a bad night due to the current environment we're in. The food we had was very good so hopefully it was just a really busy off night.

                                                                                                                                        29. RN

                                                                                                                                          RosemaryN

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on February 26, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Dinner was wonderful. Food was delicious, portions were big and the waiter was accommodating with regards to my food allergy.

                                                                                                                                        30. MG

                                                                                                                                          MelG

                                                                                                                                          Tampa

                                                                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on February 20, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          The food was fantastic and it is such a lively atmosphere! Hands down the BEST tzatziki I've ever had. Will definitely be returning!

                                                                                                                                        31. MS

                                                                                                                                          MelissaS

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on February 19, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          I thought the Neil and service was impeccable. I will definitely be returning!

                                                                                                                                        32. KC

                                                                                                                                          KC10

                                                                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                          Dined on February 14, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall4food5service5ambience3

                                                                                                                                          I was very happy with the food and service. Everything was delicious and fresh. The ambiance could use a little refresh. But overall very happy with our dinner.

                                                                                                                                        33. JH

                                                                                                                                          JudyH

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on January 25, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          We enjoyed the lamb chops and Greek jambalaya. Both meals were delicious. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. They made my birthday dinner special with a fun surprise. Will definitely return to try more on their extensive menu.

                                                                                                                                        34. NG

                                                                                                                                          NancyG

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          12 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          12 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on January 15, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Always a great meal!

                                                                                                                                        35. OT

                                                                                                                                          OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on January 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Good food and good service.

                                                                                                                                        36. KM

                                                                                                                                          KarenM

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on January 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall4food5service5ambience3

                                                                                                                                          We were there for a late lunch so it was very quiet. The food and service were excellent. The prices for the food varied from reasonable to pricey (for the entrees).

                                                                                                                                        37. SM

                                                                                                                                          SarahM

                                                                                                                                          New England

                                                                                                                                          23 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          23 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on January 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          The food is delicious and healthy and the staff there is wonderful, especially John and his son. They make the dinner very special and memorable.

                                                                                                                                        38. NN

                                                                                                                                          NashvilleNJ

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          7 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on January 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Excellent food...one of the best restaurants around.

                                                                                                                                        39. JL

                                                                                                                                          JulieL

                                                                                                                                          New York Area

                                                                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on December 27, 2021

                                                                                                                                          overall3food3service2ambience4

                                                                                                                                          Service lacked in many ways. Fish overcooked. Coffee was stale.

                                                                                                                                        40. S

                                                                                                                                          Steakboss

                                                                                                                                          Atlanta

                                                                                                                                          27 reviews

                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                          27 reviews

                                                                                                                                          Dined on December 22, 2021

                                                                                                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                                                                          Best Greek restaurant ever.

                                                                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                                                                        12 Islands of Stirling offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 647-2193.

                                                                                                                                        12 Islands of Stirling is rated 4.7 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                                        Google Map for 12 Islands of Stirling

                                                                                                                                        1255 Valley Rd. Stirling, NJ 07980

                                                                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                                                                        • Cross street

                                                                                                                                          Hudson St.

                                                                                                                                        • Neighborhood

                                                                                                                                          Stirling

                                                                                                                                        • Hours of operation

                                                                                                                                          Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm

                                                                                                                                        • Cuisines

                                                                                                                                          Greek, Mediterranean, Fish

                                                                                                                                        • Dining style

                                                                                                                                          Casual Dining

                                                                                                                                        • Dress code

                                                                                                                                          Casual Dress

                                                                                                                                        • Parking details

                                                                                                                                          Private Lot

                                                                                                                                        • Payment options

                                                                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

                                                                                                                                        • Additional

                                                                                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

                                                                                                                                        • Website

                                                                                                                                          http://www.12islandsgreektaverna.com/

                                                                                                                                        • Phone number

                                                                                                                                          (908) 647-2193

                                                                                                                                        • Catering

                                                                                                                                          Off-site catering is available.

                                                                                                                                        • Private party facilities

                                                                                                                                          We can accommodate groups up to eighty people, please call ahead to learn more.

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