Serving Hawthorne
Turkish charcoal grilling, right next door to Hawthorne
Origin Mediterranean Grill & Lounge is just up the road from Hawthorne, which makes us one of the easiest authentic Turkish dinners you will find. The kitchen runs on charcoal and tradition: adana and lamb kebabs grilled to order, mezze made fresh through the day, and desserts soaked in syrup. With North Haledon only a few minutes from Hawthorne, Origin is the kind of place you can decide on at the last minute and still arrive in time for a relaxed table.
The short trip comes with a full experience. All of our meats are halal, we are BYOB with no corkage fee, and our covered open-air Garden is made for slow evenings of hookah once the meal is done. We stay open late, every night of the week, so there is always time to linger before the drive back to Hawthorne.
Just about 8 minutes from Hawthorne to North Haledon.
Why visit
Why Hawthorne loves Origin
- One of the closest authentic Turkish grills to Hawthorne, barely 8 minutes away.
- Bring your own wine or beer and pay no corkage, a simple win for nearby Hawthorne diners.
- A fully halal kitchen, so the entire table can dig into the grill together.
- Covered open-air Garden for late-night hookah, open seven days a week.
From the kitchen
Signature dishes to try
A few of the plates Hawthorne guests come back for. All meats halal.
Mixed Grill Platter for Two
$54.95A generous spread of adana, shish, kofte, and chicken with rice and bread. Made for sharing.
Adana Kebab Plate
$22.95Hand-minced lamb skewer, gently spiced, off the charcoal.
Lamb Shish Kebab
$25.95Tender cubes of marinated lamb off the flame.
Lahmacun
$7.95Thin, crackly flatbread with seasoned minced meat, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon.
Falafel Plate
$14.95Five pieces of ground chickpea with onion and parsley, tahini sauce.
Kunefe
$14.95Shredded pastry over melted cheese, soaked in sweet syrup, served warm.
Word of mouth
What guests are saying
“The most authentic Turkish food in North Jersey. The mixed grill is enormous and every bite tastes like someone's grandmother made it.”
Sarah K. · Google
“We brought our own wine, paid no corkage, and sat in the garden for hours. The hookah at night is the perfect end to dinner.”
Daniel M. · Google
“Warm family service, beautiful clean dining room, and portions that feed you twice. Our new regular spot.”
Aylin T. · Google
There is more to an evening at Origin than dinner. Explore the rest of what we offer before you make the drive from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne questions
Good to know
A short drive from Hawthorne
Come share our table
Order pickup, reserve a table, or spend the evening in the Garden. We are open late, seven days a week.