Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Efsane

    4.6 (14 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Order Efsane Takeout or Delivery

    Efsane Photos

    EFSANE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Efsane

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Scott B.

    Went here on a Monday for lunch and me and my wife had the entire restaurant to ourselves. Efsane has only been opened six months. We pass it on Route 36 on our way to the Highlands and decided to give it a try. Happy we did. My wife got the lunch special for $23 which included choice of soup, appetizer and entrees. She ordered red lentil soup, hummus and grilled salmon which came with rice and salad. I got the mixed seafood salad which included grilled shrimp, octopus and calamari and the fried liver cubes. Standouts for my wife were the rice and the salmon. Hummus was good, not great. Soup was tasty but a bit watery. My salad was delicious, seafood was perfectly grilled and the dressing was light, citrusy with just a hint of balsamic. The liver was also delicious, tender and flavorful. Service was great which should be the case when we're the only patrons. Place is nicely decorated with high ceilings and elegant Turkish light fixtures. Definitely worth a repeat visit!

    Kazandibi
    Barbara S.

    It was a snowy day and we were craving Turkish food. We decided to try this new Turkish spot. Wow, we were surprised at how beautiful the establishment is inside. The decor is so tasteful and the ambience is classy and quiet with Turkish music playing. The service is amazing. We were greeted immediately and we were sat immediately by a window. We ordered the hummus appetizer and it was so delicious. It came with fresh homemade bread, sprinkled with sesame and black sesame seeds. We also ordered the chicken adana and the iskender. Both dishes were beautifully presented. They tasted delicious and there was more than enough food for us to even bring some home afterwards we got this delicious dessert that was something like a crème brûlée mixed with a rice pudding mixed with the charred marshmallow. it was delicious and it was decorated with a beautiful syrup. Then we had Turkish tea and it was the perfect way to end this beautiful meal. This place is fine dining at its best! All halal too!

    Babaganoush & puffed bread

    Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff & above all great food. Generous servings! Appetizers: BabaGhanoush & balloon bread Entree: Moussaka vegetable pidi Everything was delicately spiced We will return!

    Lamb kabobs

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    27 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    26 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J R.
    0
    13
    0

    17 days ago

    Truly delicious food, gracious service , lovely atmosphere and very reasonable prices .

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mil L.
    0
    12
    7

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Terrible service food not good stay away from this place very rude has no respect for 3rd party drivers .

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Efsane Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Efsane

    Review Highlights - Efsane

    Food is fresh, tasty and huge portions Service is on point and since we had no idea what to order, the staff picks did not disappoint.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine

    Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.5(96 reviews)
    14.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    When my boyfriend and I decided to try out Marmara we weren't expecting anything as great as it…read morewas... It's in a fricking mall! We've been there once every week for the last month...... I've enjoyed the Branzini very much ( fillet it to avoid bones) Their balloon bread is amazing with the Tapenade they serve. We always get their hummus. And their grape leaves. The Shephards salad which Is mostly tomato &cucumbers w a flavorful dressing (we put on side) .. there's just something about using their balloon bread to scoop up your salad and dips... Yep, we always get a second order of the bread... It's very light and thin and doesn't feel as gluttonous. Everybody is very courteous... It's like going to a restaurant in the city... A belly like dancer surprised us on a Friday night which was fun. I don't really wanna recommend this too much because I don't want it to get so busy that I can't get in when I want to lol but seriously it's a really great experience. They do have wine, but we bring our own and they are happy to fill a glass! Enjoy

    The food is delicious, 10/10. I've been here about 5 times and have never had a bad meal…read more The service on the other hand is very slow. Consistently. It takes about 30 minutes to get your food and even longer to get a check after the fact. Which is crazy because my table was only one out of 3 other tables in the restaurant. A 20% tip is automatically applied to your bill, and then still asked if you want to tip ON TOP OF THE FACT so pay attention to your bill! Part of me thinks the reason the service isn't as good is because they know they're automatically getting that tip, but another part of me hopes that isn't the case. Ambiance is nice, very beautiful and great place for pictures.

    Photos
    Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine
    Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine - Dips

    Dips

    Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine - Chicken shish kebab

    See all

    Chicken shish kebab

    Zara Arthur - The Cold Mix Appetizer

    Zara Arthur

    4.9(18 reviews)
    8.7 miGreat Kills

    This past year I had quite the visit to Zara Arthurs location ,…read more Because they are close to me and in a location with lots of parking (and other restaurants around -In case they are full) Like Forest Avenue nice hall with ample seating which can accommodate also large tables. ( Long bench seating might be a difficulty for bathroom visit) It also has outside seating for warm seasons but I always preferred inside noise to Arthur kill Roads traffic tbh. The only problem for me inside was the amount of noise in the restaurant when it's full (-it feels like the building is amplifying the sound ). The team is very friendly and good. The kitchen team (whole year long when this was written ) is exceptional ( and I dont write this lightly after eating lots of charred kebabs or salsa / grease drowned so called Turkish / Mediterranean food all around New York -even in top restaurants - over the years ) Having wine / beer option with the food is a plus for dinner time. And to top-off very nice selection of Turkish desserts.. ( or Italian ice next door ) Don't forget your Turkish tea or coffee after the meal . Congrats to Zara team for a well serving location .

    Have been here as few times but I finally came around to write a review! This place is so cozy and…read morethe interior is decorated with attention to detail. The staff are very nice and attentive and the service is always quick. The food is just a 10/10 every time! Every time I go I always try and order something different and every time the food is amazing. If you're looking for authentic Turkish food, make a visit here !

    Photos
    Zara Arthur - Facade

    Facade

    Zara Arthur - Balloon Bread w/green olives

    Balloon Bread w/green olives

    Zara Arthur - Takeout menu 1

    See all

    Takeout menu 1

    Grill Point Mediterranean Cuisine and Café - Chicken Kebab

    Grill Point Mediterranean Cuisine and Café

    4.5(248 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$

    We have been coming here for 3 years or so, and we were never let down…read more The food is always fresh and tastes wonderful. The owners are friendly, hospitable and attentive to every customer. I have no hesitation in giving this restaurant a 5-star review. I wish every restaurant maintains their quality like Grill Point.

    My wife and I went here for the first time yesterday after having them on my radar for a while. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious. Service was impeccable. It looks like it's a family owned operation where you see the family hard at work in the kitchen and making sure customers are well taken care of. My wife ordered a quinoa salad with chicken kebab. I ordered lentil soup, fattoush salad and a chicken chops entree which came with rice, bulgur and a side salad. We started out with complementary Turkish bread and olives in olive oil. These olives were so good that I had to ask the owner where they came from. He said the olives came from Palestine and the equally good oil came from Turkey. My wife's salad made her very happy. I tried her chicken kebab and it was nicely charred and seasoned chicken breast cubes that weren't dry at all. My lentil soup was thick, creamy and very well spiced with cumin and other middle eastern spices. Fattoush salad had their special house dressing on it which brought out the ultra freshness of the salad ingredients. Chicken chops were thighs that were juicy, so flavorful and expertly charred like the chicken kebab. This place is 8 minutes from our house so it's definitely worth a re-visit. It would be worth it if it were further away as well.

    Photos
    Grill Point Mediterranean Cuisine and Café - Inside

    Inside

    Grill Point Mediterranean Cuisine and Café - Mixed Appetizers

    Mixed Appetizers

    Grill Point Mediterranean Cuisine and Café

    See all

    Cafe 28 - Half eaten lentils salad.

    Cafe 28

    4.5(230 reviews)
    13.7 mi
    $$

    We dined at Cafe 28 with another couple on a recent Friday night. None of us had been there before…read more The owner greeted us & from there on in the experience just got better & better. Our food was SO delicious (4 different entrees & 2 appetizers) and the service was perfect. We were not rushed so had time to catch up with our friends over a delicious meal. It's BYOB as is our preference when dining out. I highly recommend this restaurant & will definitely be going back!

    My husband and I stopped in to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had visited once before and…read morewe're very impressed with the food and enjoyed meeting the owner and chef. This time we tried the fava dish, lentil salad, rice pudding, sausage appetizer and falafel. Surprised and delighted with how light and crispy the falafel was! We learned Egyptian falafel is made with fava beans and not chickpeas. The sausage appetizer came with a very flavorful tomato sauce for dipping homemade pita bread. Hummus was also very creamy and delicious. The evening was rainy and cold so we were the only customers making it feel very cozy. The owner and chef was accommodating and shared memories of growing up in Egypt. We enjoyed our time very much. Food is a step above typical Mediterranean. ​ p.s. updated review to add pictures from our first visit. We fell in love with the mint tea, lentil salad, French fries, and pita wraps with tahini dressing.

    Photos
    Cafe 28 - Exterior

    Exterior

    Cafe 28 - Hummus and salad

    Hummus and salad

    Cafe 28 - Outside of establishment

    See all

    Outside of establishment

    Namli Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine - Baklava w Milk & Turkish Tea

    Namli Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine

    4.6(399 reviews)
    15.3 mi
    $$

    I visited Namli today for a late lunch, and everything was amazing! The interior is super clean and…read morebeautifully done. The employee was incredibly helpful when it came to deciding what to order. For appetizers, we got the hummus, tzatziki, and falafel--everything was delicious. They also give you a side of "mommy's sauce," and omg... it was soooo good mixed with the hummus. It's a secret family recipe made by the owner herself, which makes it even better! For the entrée, we ordered the mixed grill platter. My favorite meats were the gyro slices and the beef cubes. The beef cubes were perfectly seasoned--seriously next level. The rice underneath all the meat was also excellent and packed with flavor. Will definitely be back!!

    I recently visited this restaurant and had an excellent experience. The space is well-designed and…read moreinviting, and the location in downtown New Brunswick, just off campus with convenient parking, is ideal. The Turkish Mediterranean cuisine lived up to the hype. I ordered the lebni, chicken and lamb shish kebab with rice and salad, and tried the red sauce with bread, all of which were outstanding. The dishes struck the perfect balance: satisfying and filling without being heavy or leaving you uncomfortably full. The service matched the quality of the food. The staff was attentive and friendly, and our meals arrived promptly and beautifully presented. Whether you're dining solo, on a date, or with friends, I'd highly recommend this spot. The food is consistently excellent, and the overall experience is top-notch.

    Photos
    Namli Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine
    Namli Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine - Chicken Adana Kebab Lunch

    Chicken Adana Kebab Lunch

    Namli Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine - Gala

    See all

    Gala

    Efsane - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...