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

Food, service, beverages. Everything was excellent and delicious. When asked about certain plates,…read moreour server explained everything. I have a garlic allergy and special accommodations were made for the meal I chose. The chef took special care and prepared everything exceptionally.

First time here and the food was absolutely delicious. Large portions. I would definitely recommend…read morethis place. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area!!!

The food was delicious, great service, and affordable. Love the environment, would definitely go…read moreback!

The restaurant location on a corner in front of a Walmart shopping center makes one question…read morewhether this will be a good restaurant. Upon entering, this question is put to rest! The restaurant dining room is full of light, and tastefully decorated! We ordered from a large menu that offered lots of options. The appetizer tray held 8 uniquely seasoned dishes. Our chicken shish kabobs and lamb kabobs tasted great, having been marinated before cooking. The waiters were friendly and polite and took good care of us. We definitely plan to return!

The food here is amazing! It is cooked perfectly & seasoned so well with so many bursting flavors…read more The Lamb Kebab was absolutely delicious. The rice & seasoned vegetables were perfection. The sauces they serve it with are exceptional but you don't even need them because everything tastes so great. It also comes with hot naan with fresh olives & oil for dipping. Service was quick & efficient. The ambiance is super cute inside. Definitely will be back!

COME HUNGRY! I came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday with my husband's family…read morerecently. There were 6 of us and we split the Efsane Family Special for 4 people and added lamb chops thinking we wouldn't have enough food lol the special also came with dessert but my sister-in-law also ordered a rice pudding. The 6 of us could've easily had the family special for 4 without ordering anything else - there was so much food and we had leftovers to take home!! For context, we all eat a LOT so to say we had leftovers is saying a lot! Quantity aside, the food itself was delicious. The bread is served fresh and steaming hot, the dips are delicious and flavorful, meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly (the chicken shish and lamb adana are my favorites), and the bitter black tea and sweet baklava are a perfect way to end the meal. I left there stuffed and so happy! The staff was also very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back!

My son and I had lunch on Sunday (3/1/26) and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We were greeted warmly…read moreand given menus and had ample time to decide: we chose a shepherd salad and cheese rolls for appetizers (and were given a balloon bread); Dave had Iskender kebab and I ordered lab pide (and took lahmacun home). The food was delicious, and the servings were generous. Efsane is a big space with ample seating, and nicely decorated. There is plenty of parking out front. It has a great vibe to round out the picture. I plan to return, and recommend Efsane.

Highly recommend pita sandwiches - delicious, well seasoned meat and sauces. Caramelized sweet…read morepotato - like dessert. Very friendly staff, a nice large seating area and ambiance

I really loved this place. It's located in Bell Works. It's a hip little spot. Music is loud and…read morethere's little tomatoes and lemons on all the tables. The manager was so nice and made great recommendations. We got ratatouille and lamb kebab. He recommended the plates bc you more bang for your buck. The food was so good! The ratatouille was just delicious and pita was so fluffy and airy! I was really impressed. The price was a bit high but worth it.

We just discovered this gem. It is a BYOB, probably you want a red wine or rose because this eatery…read morespecializes in lamb and chicken dishes. We started with eggplant salad, which we enjoyed with complimentary pita bread and kalamata olives. Yummy. For entrees, we had (1) lamb chops and lamb shish kebap, $29.95 and (2) lamb shish kebap and chicken kebap, $23.95. Entrees come with white rice and orange bulgur wheat and salad. They also provided two sauces: cacik which is cucumber in yogurt and ezme which is spicy vegetables. Everything was simply delicious. We cleaned our plates and had no room for dessert. Will return soon.

We were looking for some Mediterranean food and boy we're so glad that we checked reviews and came…read moreto the best place tonight. Food was excellent and the service was superb. We had a mixed Appetizer platter (large) and so glad it was more than enough for the four of us. The Doner and Tavuk combo platter was on point and the Kebop platter was excellent. Would strongly recommend anyone who is even spending a second thinking about visiting them. You will enjoy the beach ambiance in this cozy restaurant.

My 600th Yelp Elite review!! Celebrated our 1 year…read moreanniversary of moving to Toms River! At our local favorite restaurant Gal's with our family!! Authentic Mediterranean cuisine! Full of flavors and aromas! Exceptional service! We typically don't make reservations but we did for a party of 6. Plenty of parking on site!

AWFUL!!! Food + Service!!!…read more Went for breakfast because we were excited to order the crepes. There was only one other family in the restaurant at the time. I ordered blueberry, my mom ordered strawberry. 20 minutes later I get my blueberry crepes (as pictured) and the waiter hands my mom a plate of a crepe with blueberry and banana -- He said the chef is out of strawberries and wondered if "that was okay" -- NO, NOT OKAY! Why the hell would you 1) Not tell her what the chef told you and ask if she would like anything else, 2) Assume she would be okay with whatever the hell you brought out to her?? She proceeded just to get the blueberry "crepe" -- 10 minutes she had her crepe. By the way, there's a BIG difference between actual crepe batter and pancake batter -- just because you thin it out doesn't mean it becomes a crepe. We tried a little bit of it. It was not good -- At all. We both refused to finish the food because it was just .. Bad. The waiter comes back - I think his name was Metro? Started with a "M" - and asks is we want a box, I said, "No we're finished." Our plates were clearly still full. He never asked or checked up on us while we were eating, never asked if everything was okay with the food, and he swiftly took our plates away and brought the check per our request. Soo many service errors and for the prices, you guys need to step up your requirements especially if you expect to charge people for a premium. The quality you expect is NOT the quality you guys are giving out. ZERO stars if that was possible.

Great food and great service! We've been searching for an authentic Turkish food spot and this…read moreplace hit! The food was high quality, tasted amazing and the service was just as good. The inside of the restaurant is decorate really nice as well. Very homey feel. Highly recommend!

Nice to sit in and enjoy the decor. It's a small place so servers monitor you from afar which is…read morenice to have them come when they see you need something without walking all the way over multiple times. Food is great and I really enjoyed the yogurt sauce!

Such an amazing find! I stopped here after work and this family owned, halal spot was incredible…read more The inside is decorated so beautifully, with a warm and modern feel and the staff was so sweet! I ordered two Chicken Shawarma wraps with tahini sauce and a piece of baklava. The chicken was so flavorful and the tahini enhanced the wrap! The baklava was SOO good and they even gave me extra piece (': Such an amazing experience overall and I need to go back asap!

I've had significantly better Mediterranean and it cost less. Will not be visiting this restaurant.read more