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    Efes Mediterranean Grill

    3.3 (244 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Mel M.

    PRINCETON: Efes Mediterranean Grill is a fantastic downtown spot serving up flavorful Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, and it is BYOB! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are a few outdoor tables where leashed and friendly dogs are welcome, some with umbrellas for shade, making it a perfect place to people-watch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed the Ezme appetizer, a spiced tomato dip, and a tasty falafel sandwich. The prompt and friendly service made the experience even better!

    LAMB CHOPS(4 PCS)

    Food and services were both amazing ! First time dining here and the food was all delicious, flavorful and the server Ece she was so professional and accommodating for our large party. Will dine here again and recommend you stopping by if you are in the area.

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    Leena S.

    Efes Mediterranean Grill offers delicious food! Period! I've been perplexed by their 3.5 average rating, so I read through the reviews. Even the most negative reviews (primarily due to service) indicated the food was excellent. And, in fact, the food is excellent and we had absolutely no complaints with our service either. I had dinner with friends here last night. Due to Covid, there are only two indoor tables available for dining, so we were lucky enough to snag one, since it was raining outside. Outdoor dining options are also available, weather permitting. We shared an appetizer, a salad, and entree platters.  Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh and well prepared.  It's this great mediterranean fare at very reasonable prices (especially for Princeton.) Hummus Appetizer:  The hummus appetizer although good, was the least impressive out of all of our items.  However, it tasted very fresh.  It was served alongside warm and fresh pita.   Shepherd Salad (small portion):  The Shepherd salad was so fresh, flavorful and super tasty.  I loved it.  The tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, onions, and shredded feta (we requested that) perfectly melded with the lemon juice and oil.  The salad tasted wonderful and was perfection! Chicken Kebab Platter (small portion):  The chicken kebab platter which was served with rice and a small side salad was also delicious.  The chicken was seasoned well and moist.  The rice was very good too - it's not your typical white rice or even basmati rice - I'm not really sure what type of rice they use.  But, I do know that it was tasty. Falafel Platter: Their falafel is unique as they combine it with zucchini. Restaurant:  The place itself is rather small, with both indoor and outdoor seating.  The inside decor has its own hip, yet quaint appeal with yellow painted walls and very cool lighting fixturesr hanging from the ceiling (I heard they are actually from Greece).  If you do choose to sit outside, keep in mind that it is on Nassau Street, which can be a heavily traveled road during certain times of the day and on weekends. TIP: Park in the free parking lot behind the restaurant to avoid meter parking on the street. The lot is specifically for Efes and the other two restaurant in that building (Thai Village and Ficus).

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    Chris W.

    Had high hopes but was pretty let down. Here's what we got for takeout: - Falaffel (4/5), moist on the inside but very oily on the outside - combination platter appetizer (4/5), good variety of cold samplers - arnavut cigeri liver (4/5), lots of liver taste, wasn't hidden by the deep frying or spices, the onions that came with this dish was better than liver pieces themselves. Never had this before, good to try - chicken kebab yogurt (1/5), what a mess, overcooked bland chicken with dried up yogurt and leftover pita pieces? Just take a look at the pic - lamb kebab over shepherd salad (2/5), salad was decent but lamb kebab pieces were way over cooked and extremely dry. Super tough Maybe eating in person is much better, but I wouldn't do take out again. Also, they never notified in the app our order was ready so the dishes could have sat on the table for a while. They threw in a pack of store bought pita which was nice, but cmon - I expected them to make pita from scratch.

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    Alex W.

    Good lamb kebab wrap, but could have been a little bigger. Might be interested to try some other dishes.

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    Christian V.

    Great dip sampler, everything was delicious with freshly toasted bread. Chicken Adana was surprisingly tasty, one of our favorites. Lamb Okra casserole was hearty and satisfying. Come here for freshly prepared appetizing food. Service is quick and friendly. We ordered 3 desserts (2 baklavas) for takeout. When we opened the package, one of the baklavas was nearly burnt. A bit disappointed but the first time it happened so hopefully just a mistake.

    Ashish J.

    Efes is a farily decent place to get some good vegetarian mid-eastern sandwitches. Outdoor dining is very popular here though very hard to maintain a conversation because Nassau street is fairly busy street with truck/bus traffic. Their hot sauce is really, really hot -- so enjoy with caution. Serving is quick and friendly. Very online order friendly and a regular place for many for lunches.

    Staten Island E.

    Terrific food! For appetizers we had the falafel and hummus plate plus the shepherd salad and I t was delish. The main entries were lamb, chicken and Adana kebabs. The quality of the meat and taste was second to none. To be honest, this is the first Turkish restaurant out of Brooklyn that I can say it's real authentic quality food. Service was fine - - - had no issues like the other reviewers. I do agree that their bread is a HUGE disappointment and since the Turkish bread is part of the entire experience of eating in this type of restaurants, it took away a star from this review. They give you a freaking type of wonder bread in the shape of a loaf - - really bad! Also, this restaurant is on the pricy side in comparison to other Turkish restaurants in NJ but I don't care to pay more when the food is great. Overall, it was a pleasant experience eating good food with my family .

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    3 months ago

    Have always enjoyed the food here, one of the better restaurants in Princeton. Staff is pleasant and helpful.

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    Ordered chicken kebabs, the chicken was flavorful, but served with uncle Ben rice...it is an insult to the chicken.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food in a very unassuming atmosphere. Will definitely come back for the lamb & okra stew!

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    We got really lucky! We had a big group and we didn't have a resy, so we were expecting a long wait…read morebecause the place was packed. (Which is expected at a good food spot and next to a famous college) Luckily a table opened up really quickly. Everything on the menu looks good and tastes good. Due to our big party size, we got to order a little of everything and try everything. We ordered: Mezze Filistini- mix platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahina and labneh (great way to sample the different dips) Mix Shawarma Sandwich (funny thing, this took FOREVER to arrive. Everyone was nearly done with their food and it still hasn't arrived. Not sure if we caught them on a bad day..So if you're starving maybe choose something else. And no they didn't forget our order, the sandwich was not cold when we received it) Salmon Kebab Araby Beef Shawarma Araby Mix Shawarma Lamb Kebab Mix Shawarma Platter Turns out they also have locations in NY. So definitely gotta check out their NY locations.

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    Impressed! Very delicious lamb and chicken wraps. I selected the Pink Sultan which included a…read morecreamy beat sauce. Not only was the color / presentation top notch, but the taste nicely complimented the meat. In addition to our wraps, we opted for the falafel bites. There are 4 generous pieces with a nice portion of hummus in the middle. The spicy sauce has quite the kick! We enjoyed an authentic Turkish lime iced tea drink. Loved selecting from the imported drinks- gives it a foreign and fun feel. My favorite was the ambiance and Turkish music. The booths are set in chic cages and it feels like you have more privacy. The servers also bring the meal to your table- added plus for a mall food establishment. My only critique is the price. It is reasonable, but I expected a larger portion for the price charged. If it was a buck or two cheaper, I think the size of the wrap would match the cost. Because of this, I'd rank it a 4.5 / 5 stars. Overall, wonderful spot. Highly recommend!

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