By Live Music, Full Fix Menu, and a Night to Remember in Freehold, NJ
If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve celebration that feels festive, cultural, and genuinely special, Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine is ringing in 2026 with an unforgettable evening in the heart of Freehold, NJ. Located inside Freehold Raceway Mall at 3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728, Marmara is hosting a full New Year’s Eve experience featuring Uğur Can Kurt, a full orchestra, and a belly dancer, paired with a curated fixed menu designed for sharing, savoring, and celebrating.
Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or as a couple, this is the kind of night that feels elevated, warm, and full of energy.
Event Highlights
- Date: Wednesday, December 31st
- Time: New Year’s Eve celebration (evening)
- Location: Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine, Freehold Raceway Mall
- Entertainment: Uğur Can Kurt, Full Orchestra, Belly Dancer
- Dining: Fixed Menu Experience
- Price: $175 per person (tax & gratuity charged separately)
- Reservations: +1 (732) 808-2727 or +1 (917) 428-9109
The New Year’s Eve Menu (Explained)
This menu is designed to feel like a Mediterranean celebration at the table, shareable starters, a strong main-course lineup, and classic finishes.
Appetizers (Shareable)
3 Cold Apps (Meze Trio)
In Turkish and Mediterranean dining, “cold apps” typically means a rotating selection of chilled meze spreads and salads served to share. Expect bright flavors like olive oil, lemon, herbs, roasted vegetables, and creamy textures, the kind of starters that set the tone for the whole meal.
Salad
A fresh, crisp salad is a staple in Mediterranean meals, often built around tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, and a light dressing that keeps everything clean and refreshing next to grilled dishes.
Fried Calf Liver
A beloved Turkish classic, typically served in tender bite-sized pieces with a crisp exterior. It’s often paired with onions, herbs, and a bright finish (like sumac and lemon) to balance the richness.
Cheese Rolls
Golden, crispy rolls with a warm cheesy center. Comforting, shareable, and perfect alongside meze.
Cig Köfte
A famous Turkish specialty, typically a seasoned bulgur mixture shaped into small portions and served with lettuce and lemon. It’s bold, tangy, and spiced, a great contrast to grilled mains.
Entrées (Individual Choice)
Lamb Adana
A classic skewer kebab made from finely minced lamb seasoned with Turkish spices. Known for bold flavor and a satisfying char from the grill.
Lamb Shish
Tender cubes of lamb skewered and grilled. “Shish” is all about clean, smoky flavor and juicy texture.
Chicken Adana
A lighter twist on the Adana style, typically seasoned minced chicken formed on a skewer and grilled for that same spiced, smoky profile.
Chicken Shish
Marinated chicken cubes grilled on skewers, one of the most popular choices for a balanced, satisfying entrée.
Salmon Shish
Grilled salmon prepared kebab-style. Expect a clean, flavorful dish that pairs beautifully with Mediterranean sides.
Lamb Shank
A special-occasion dish, usually slow-cooked until tender and rich. If you want something hearty and celebratory, this is the comfort pick.
Branzino
A Mediterranean sea bass that’s often served whole and prepared simply to highlight freshness, think delicate, flaky texture with classic Mediterranean seasoning.
Desserts (Shareable)
Fruit Plate
A refreshing, light finish to balance the richness of the meal, perfect for cleansing the palate before midnight.
Variety Dessert Plate
An assortment-style dessert experience featuring classic Mediterranean and Turkish sweet flavors. Expect layered pastries, nut-forward sweets, and syrup-kissed bites that feel festive and celebratory.
Why This New Year’s Eve Feels Different
Marmara’s New Year’s Eve isn’t just dinner, it’s an experience. The music, the performances, the energy of the room, and the shared-style starters create a night that feels like a true Mediterranean celebration, right here in Freehold, NJ.
And because it’s located inside Freehold Raceway Mall, it’s easy to get to, easy to park, and perfect for groups meeting up.
Reserve Early
New Year’s Eve seats fill fast, especially for a night with a live headliner and a full fixed menu.
Reservation Phone:
+1 (732) 808-2727
+1 (917) 428-9109
Address:
3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728
Freehold Raceway Mall
Come celebrate the final night of 2025 with incredible Mediterranean food, live performance, and a room full of energy as we welcome 2026 together.