The food was great. The service was awesome. The atmosphere was nice and quaint. We will definitely be back.

Walked into an almost empty bistro and grill but greeted by a friendly guy. It was cool because my husband and I could talk and hear each other.We ordered a garlic shrimp appetizer and chicken shish and chicken adana kebabs that came with rice and veggies. I would return for the hot and ready pita bread and the garlic shrimp alone . read more

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Delicious food and generous servings as well as great service. Run by great people who know how to make well the food they serve. read more

Stopped in for an early dinner and they didn't disappoint. The setting is inviting and comfortable inside with a few tables outside. Our server was accommodating and helpful (we had the grand baby) and had us feeling comfortable. The food was delicious! We have been fortunate to try many Mediterranean restaurants. Lots of choices on the menu. We started with the eggplant dish and the baby love it! I would definitely recommend stopping in and giving Ephesus a try! I don't think you'll be disappointed. We are looking forward to returning to try some other menu offerings read more

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One Star deducted for service. The food was excellent and the atmosphere surprised us. It presents itself as pretty fancy once you are inside. We enjoyed our meal as a party of four and all ordered something different. It came out fairly fast but we didn't see our server again. There were maybe 2 other tables going at the time. We finally waved him down to ask for water refills and our check. read more

So grateful to have a restaurant of this caliber so close to home !Everything on the menu is amazing

The food is always fresh, the meat is so delicious, and I love their rice & veggies! I got the chicken shish & added a beef shish skewer. read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - Food is always amazing! - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

I enjoyed the atmosphere for the Mediterranean restaurant. The service was fast and attentive. The food was tasty, with new flavors of style to me as it is Turkish. read more

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I've ordered from Ephesus Bistro & Grill in Rowlett before for a catered party, but never had the chance to actually dine in, until a couple of weeks ago. After a long day, we were hit with a Mediterranean craving, and by around 8:30 PM, most places were either winding down or had already closed their kitchens. I called Ephesus just to be sure, and they confirmed they were open until 10 PM, with the kitchen running until 9:30. That alone earned points. When we arrived, we were the only ones there, which actually made for a really intimate, cozy setting. It had that small, family-run vibe that I always appreciate. The décor was on-theme, light blue tones, Mediterranean-style touches throughout--nothing over the top, but it worked. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive from start to finish. We ordered the Hummus, Babaganoush, Lahmacun, Chicken Adana Kebab, and Kofte Kebab. They brought out complimentary naan to go with the dips, which was a great touch. As for the food, it was exactly what I hoped for. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The Chicken Adana was just a little dry, but that's to be expected with ground chicken. Flavor-wise, no complaints. Portion sizes were fair, and for the quality, the pricing was more than reasonable. This spot has officially earned a spot on our regular rotation. If you're craving Mediterranean and don't want to drive far, Ephesus is a solid go-to. read more

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I had an unfortunate experience, but their flavor profile is really good and I want them to succeed so I'm just writing this review as constructive criticism so that they are aware that this happened to me so that doesn't happen to others. I ordered the Caesar salad tonight and it was completely drenched in dressing to the point where it was like I was eating a bowl of soup. I actually like a lot of dressing and even this was a lot for me I mean the flavor of the salad was good, but the whole entire thing was absolutely dripping, wet like you were drinking a bottle of dressing. Great flavors on the shrimp and everything like that just someone definitely dumped an entire bottle of dressing in here. read more

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First time trying Turkish food and this place didn't disappoint! Service was great and food was amazing. Portions were huge, great for sharing. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Stumbled upon this gem in the Tom Thumb parking lot. Pleasant decor. Serves beer and wine. I had the cauliflower appetizer and combo flat bread. Both were delicious! The cauliflower came on a bed of Mediterranean sauce/dressing and a small green salad with cucumbers and tomatoes. The flat bread was flavored just right. And the music is uplifting. Would recommend read more

12-23-2024 Holiday shoppers, and a lot of people in line at fast food places... Then I see charming dining room of Ephesus, three tables of smiling diners, one table doing a toast of wine. Happy! Okay, I can get takeout from Ephesus, but not the wine ha ha! The staff is warm & welcoming, and professional. I get the Greek Salad, it is big enough for 2, or 3 persons. All ingredients chopped fresh this day. It is old country style, no lettuce, all veggies cut bite-size, pieces of Feta are generous, and a Mediterranean dressing. I added grilled chicken breast, cooked & cut like kebab, and you get warm Pita cut into triangle pieces. Would have loved to dine-in, but I had to give somebody a ride home. Thank you Ephesus, Best Wishes for the Season. read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - Takeout version, Mediterranean Salad, topped with grilled Chicken breast (additional charge) great quality! - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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Food was INCREDIBLE!!! My twin suggested this for our birthday and it did not disappoint.

One of the most authentic Turkish restaurants in DFW I've been to! Such a gem, Rowlett is lucky to have. Service is great, and food is brought out so fast/efficiently and fresh! Bathrooms clean. I've been watching Hell's Kitchen a ton lately, and this place should be an example on how to run a restaurant! First off you get complimentary fresh baked bread with a side of cacik (Turkish tzatziki essentially). There's sesame seeds on the bread which I loved. We tried the pide (cheesy bread/flatbread) with Turkish sausage! Was super good. Then my husband and I shared the Chef's special beef sauté. He loved it so much he said it was his top 5 best dishes of his life haha. It reminded us of Korean galbi Jim with the cheese on top! Loved the eggplant in it as well. Everything came out piping hot! For dessert I got my favorite Turkish dessert, kazandibi! It's like a burnt crust milk pudding/flan. Nothing else quite like it. So tasty and hard to find, as not a lot of places make it! Overall great experience, and we will be back to try all the other cool dishes! Every time something came out we were like oooh we need to try that next haha read more

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Went to Ephesus for the first time after reading reviews over the past year, it was as good as advertises. I had the Lamb Chops and they were wonderful, tasty and tender. Also tried their Turkish Coffee for the first time, serves as an espresso similar to Cuban Coffee, but much better. The service was very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed our visit very much and will be back. read more

Love love love a good Mediterranean lunch!!! I discovered Ephesus on Yelp and after seeing SO many five stars, I knew I had to pay them a visit. Okay, this restaurant is gorgeous in the middle of a grocery shopping center in Rowlett. The starters are an absolute YES. We ordered the fried feta rolls (first time trying anything like that), the hummus, and the falafel. Wowzers I want it again. The feta rolls came with light simple salad and even that was delectable! I would order these appetizers as full course meals it's that good. The pita was chef's kiss hot and fresh, pairing the hummus perfectly. The falafel was delicious as well. Will order all three again. I then ordered the "chicken shish" kabob plate that came with rice embedded with chick peas and a side of roasted veggies. The chicken was a little dry BUT it was everything I was craving and more. We couldn't finish our plates because we were so stuffed from the appetizer goodies. I have no regrets and the leftovers today were just as good. I honestly don't think I realized how tasty the rice was until today! Can't wait to go back. You've got a regular, Ephesus. read more

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My goodness. Authentic Turkish cuisine. I say cuisine not food on purpose. They can help new comers dial in what fits their palate. Do not be afraid to ask for help. Family owned and operated (I love these places), and an exceptional dining experience. Take out is very good, stick to kebab, tabouleh, falafel. Dining in is what I would promote. The home baked bread and the specialty dishes come in hot crockery plates. Insanely delicious. read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - This is the lamb special. The yogurt base compliments the lamb and grilled tomato/peppers superbly. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

We visited on a weekday evening and it was raining HARD. We were recommended this restaurant by a friend from Fort Worth, so we finally made the time to stop by. The service is top-notch with a casual, laid back atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive and took thorough care of us by conversing and offering his recommendations to us. If there is something I know when visiting any restaurant is to try their recommendations first. They know what's best. We tried their "Sucuklu Kasarli Pide" and "Humus" for starters. Both are fresh and not over-seasoned. For entrees I had dabbled in some lamb kabobs and the beef sauté. The meat from both dishes are incredibly tender, well-seasoned, and they gave you PLENTY of food. Definitely had some leftovers, and the accompaniments paired beautifully. "Baklava" was one of the best we have had, you could tell it was fresh with the crisp phyllo dough and warm syrup. Excited to go back soon! read more

Food was beyond amazing! We had the Ali Zanik, Turkish Pizza, and the Dolma as an appetizer. The sauce on the Ali Zanik was chefs kiss. The service was very prompt, polite and attentive. We went around a slower time so the Ambiance was relaxing and comfortable. Seating was arranged nicely, lighting was good and all the wall decor really sold the culture you could taste in the food. Definitely a must have in the area! read more

Went here a few months ago with one of my friends - she ordered the Chicken Shish Kebab and I ordered the Pan Seared Salmon. My friend enjoyed the dish she ordered and said that the portion size was good & that it didn't feel too heavy. She also mentioned that on the menu, it said the chicken breast cubes would come on a skewer, but it didn't come that way. She preferred this and said it was easier to eat since it was not on a skewer. The pan seared salmon was decent, but I probably wouldn't get it again. It tasted a bit bland and I would have definitely enjoyed it more if it had more flavor to it. It was a filling meal though. All dishes are served with pilaf and a side salad. Once you're seated, they bring you fresh, warm pita bread and I thought it tasted great! read more

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Visited this location last Friday, been there many times in the past. Food was very good, excellent zucchini pancakes and falafel. Had the chicken sauce for Entree, very flavorful. Never had a meal that I didnt like. Wife had domals and feta rolls, again very good. Was rather busy but everything came out in a timely manor. If you enjoy anything Mediterranean, Turkish, Persian you will love this place. read more

We had the Ali Nazi - lamb over garlic yogurt eggplant puree. This was very good and something we have never had before. The lamb was nicely prepared and the puree was amazing! Also had the dolma stuffed grape leaves. Smaller than regular grocer style TX fair, which allowed a better ratio of rice to herbs. Decided to try the baklava. Also good. Softer than ordinary. Not too sweet. Also very good. Apparently, the restaurant is already a newer iteration than very early comments. The new owners did not change the name when they purchased just a few months ago. The co-owner was also our server. Very cordial. read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

I really enjoyed our second visit here. The service was great. It is clean! I love the booth seating. I enjoyed the fresh vegetables with the hummus especially the carrots. Special lamb shish was great! Thank you read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - Hummus and falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

I almost swallowed my tongue. How is this place real? First of all, it's a very tastefully decorated dining room with an open grill where the chefs are working their magic. The staff are quick, friendly and knowledgeable. And then there's the food. EVERY SINGLE ITEM was flawless in execution, perfectly seasoned and generous in portions. The house bread is a fluffy pillow of the fresh bread aroma that you can't stop munching on. There are several lamb preparations (we ordered 4 varieties), all of which deserve a medal. And then there was the liver. It was, hands down, the best liver dish I've tasted outside of my kitchen. I will come back just for the liver. And the house bread. I'm addicted. Thank you, Ephesus. read more

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Thank you so much for your hospitality and food ; Specially Adana Kebab ! Everything was perfect!! thank you so much again read more

Food and staff are fantastic, highly recommend. Resides in strip mall type setting but food is sooo delicious.

Great Find near our home! Turkish/Med style- This is a family operated business and we received very personalized service. Our waiter was awesome, we had a relatively large party from church and he did wonderfully. He never wrote anything down and all orders were perfect. All appetizers were authentic and paired nicely with the large flatbread that is complimentary. Service was efficient, but never rushed. Beverages were kept full and we were well cared for. My wife had the vegetable plate and I had the chicken shish- we shared. Chicken was awesome, cooked perfectly and juicy. Hummus was thick and rich- zucchini fritters are tremendous. Everyone at our table enjoyed! Chocolate mousse cake was decadent- We can't wait to return. read more

Visited with the entire family this weekend. We had gotten takeout before and the food was amazing so we decided to step out and visit Saturday evening As we walked in, we were greeted by smiling faces and sat immediately. They were pretty busy but accommodated my large family. Restaurant was clean with great lighting My younger two kids can be extremely rambunctious, however the wait staff kept them entertained as they walked by Everything we ordered was extremely delicious and came out within 15 - 20 minutes of ordering This spot will be going onto the regular rotation for us as it's a quick drive from our home read more

Wow! A hidden gem. Under new mgmt, apparently. Super fresh food. Thoughtful, efficient servers. I found my new favorite lunch spot! read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - Lahmacun Lahmacun - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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This place is great! My wife had the salmon plate and I had the Beef Shish. We both opted for the mashed potatoes instead of rice pilaf and wow, we made the right decision! They were light, fluffy, easily the best mashed potatoes we had ever tried. The meat was cooked perfectly and the mixed vegetables were seasoned and prepared well. I would rate this place a 5 however, we almost walked out as we stood at the host stand, watching the guy prepare every salad with his bare hands... Bare hands to grab the ingredients, bare hands to sprinkle everything into the salad and not only toss the salads with his bare hands but then wipe off his hands on his ass pockets. It reminded me of the Seinfeld episode where he doesn't want to try Papi's pizza because Papi left the restroom without washing his hands... So salad eaters be ware! Everything else was top notch. read more

If you are looking for good authentic Mediterranean food, run to this place. Seriously it's so good. I didn't take pictures of everything because I couldn't wait to eat the food. Also the staff is so nice. We got the beef sauté and kofte kebab read more

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We have found no better place to go if you want true Turkish food and hospitality. The owner and staff made us feel like family. The prices are more than reasonable and portions are just right. It is definitely a place to Ho over and over again read more

This would be the first place I come across that serves calf livers and onions. I am not a fan of calf liver, but I apparently eat them for health reasons. However, this place made me a believer; their calf liver and onions were so delicious. I actually wanted to finish every bite. I also had the chicken fajita, lentil soup with rice, everything was delicious down to the pita bread. I highly recommend this place and I most definitely will make this my go to place when I am on this side of town. read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - Lentil soup with rice and chicken fajitas - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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Nice little neighborhood spot with pleasant, unrushed service and atmosphere. Serves wine or beer. Excellent, fluffy (and huge) bread, very tasty hummus and fried cauliflower. Falafel a little heavy and overcooked, but overall the food was good. We would come here again. read more

Wow, if you love Mediterranean food (Turkish version) that's fresh, tons of flavor and friendly servers, you're in for a treat! Best keep secret near Rockwall downtown (across the bridge in Rowlett ) read more

Chicken stew was insane!! Best food in town hands down. Fresh bread served hot at the table too.

This is a super cute place that is worth the drive to Rowlett! We had great service and the food was made fresh and flavorful. The lavash bread and hummus are a must try. My husband had the steak kabob which was delicious. I had the shrimp sauté which was also delicious and is so much food! read more

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Kind service and amazing food! The bread is to die for and the beef sauté has coming back! read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - Beef Saute it's incredible a must try! The most delicious entree I've had in the area! - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Food is so fresh, the service is top notch, and it's a very quaint restaurant. I can't wait to come back for dinner to try more. read more

Ephesus Bistro & Grill - Arugula ARAGULA SALAD - Mediterranean Near Me - Rowlett, Texas