Ephesus Mediterranean Grill

Love this place! Great for a family gathering or a quick lunch. Nothing fancy but the food is authentic, tasty and very affordable. Great flavors, very good service. They have branzino and lamb which is always a + 👍👍

Ephesus is a great Mediterranean restaurant. Our experience there was fantastic! Food is freshly prepared, hot and flavorful. I think its location next to the grocery store may mistakenly take away its appeal. Once inside though, the place feels and looks very classy and clean. It is nicely decorated and well attended. The atmosphere is very inviting and pleasant. After you are seated, you are almost immediately served with a basket of freshly baked bread that is hot and fluffy and goes so well with flavored butter. The hot tea is absolutely delicious, presented in classic Turkish glasses. When you ask for refills they literally make a fresh batch and serve it super-hot and fresh every time. Calf’s liver as a hot appetizer was delicious and was served with tomato salad that complemented it very well. Zucchini pancakes were super fresh and crispy served with delicious tzatziki and vegetable salad. Chicken kebab was very flavorful, tender and juicy. There is a vegetable casserole on the menu, but it is actually a vegetable stew, something resembling ratatouille, but cooked with Mediterranean spices. It was marvelous with rice pilaf. Chef’s special is a beautiful plate of chicken kebab topped with shoe-string potatoes. French fries as a side were super fresh and delicious as well. We also splurged on baklava, and it was very good, especially with fresh hot tea. I am very glad that we have found this delightful restaurant! Highly recommend it to anyone who is in the mood for Mediterranean food, or just quality food in general.

We got a shared family style meal and the majority of the items were delicious. They have some of the best hummus I've ever tasted and the bread that they served at the beginning of the meal was amazing. The fire grilled vegetables were absolutely delicious and I wish that there were more of them served with this dish. I particularly enjoyed the kebab. Unfortunately the gyro which was provided in tiny slices was very dry. All of the sauces that were presented were fabulous. Since everything else tasted so good I believe that the gyro might be a one-off, don't let that one thing to sway you from visiting, it was an excellent experience overall.

Very cute old time vibes Turkish restaurant. Went here Sunday evening, it was mostly quiet with Turkish music playing and had a romantic vibe to it. The fresh pita bread was delicious. We also got the hummus, fried goat cheese and falafel platter. It was a little under-seasoned for my taste but delicious food nonetheless.

Had their Ephesus platter . If you want to have a taste of everything this is the dish for you . It has kebabs , salads , their pies. Pies are fresh baked from oven. Their starter bread are fluffy . Their kebabs are juicy except pine which was dry. And in the patter the bottom pita bread was soaked in the juices . So that’s a bonus treat.

Free bread that was served and that was really very delicious !! We ordered the grape leaves which tbh could have been better. The veg falafel was good! And we ordered chicken shwarma which was again good ! Interesting chicken shawarma extremely thin slices served with rice and veggies! Waiter staff wasn't really pleasant to talk to but they are quick with service! Perhaps a smile and thank you or you're welcome could go a long way:)

They have a very nice environment. You will be surprised after entering there. Also, they serve complementary buns that also taste good. The restroom is super clean. I tasted their family dish and that is quite good for at least 4/5 peoples. In that plater they will serve 4/5 types of kabab and rice and a plane porata. Overall I loved their places and dishes. I would love to visit them when I come to Dallas.

I've been to a lot of local places. This one is AMAZING, you have to go here. 11/10 food.

Wow just wow!! Best Mediterranean restaurant I've been to. We ordered the - cold sampler (ezme, baba ghanoush, shakshuka, dolmades): the cold sampler was so fresh w/ warm pita, baba ghanoush light and fluffy - gyro beyti: such moist meat! and very delicious vegetables (not just basic and steamed) - lahmacun: haven't had before and I enjoyed it! very thin flatbread so it was crispy when fresh - they also had delicious rolls and butter. Vibes were great, service was great, and felt very homey and had fun Mediterranean music (not sure what language) Will definitely come back and bring friends!

It was a cold, windy and rainy late afternoon and we were far from home. It seemed like a great time to get out of traffic and try Ephesus! With no other customers in the house, we settled in. We were given complimentary house rolls and a spice butter. What a perfectly raised roll and yummy soft butter. Such flavor! Our waitress was lovely; but I will confess to the tiniest of language comprehension issues on my part. We were given lunch menus at first, apparently, and as we started to order, she realized that and took those away. I then started looking over a different broader dinner menu. And wow, what a menu. So we ordered the spicy Ezme, a cold appetizer that tasted similar to a gazpacho or salsa to me. A mixed vegetable dish, chopped and blended with pepper paste, pomegranate, molasses and olive oil, it was delicious! ($6.95) Oddly, it came with a basket of wonderful, warm grill marked pita bread that we later noted we were charged $1 for. It was never mentioned when we ordered. I can't imagine what else we would have done with the dip, without the pita bread. It seemed almost like a luxurious condiment that you could eat with anything; but who knew? We moved on to entrees and I ordered the Turkish Ravioli (or Turkish Manti Dumplings.) These were listed as being beef stuffed and served with tomato fondue and garlic yogurt. ($18.95) They were generally chewy with about 1/3 stuck together and the tiny beef stuffing fell out of many and it was tough - not all, but many. I assumed they had been frozen. I was half way through when I realized that there was no tomato fondue either. Just a chili oil. Amazingly, I used the last of the Ezme on the Ravioli and it was terrific that way. So, I didn't mention it. I suppose I should have. My spouse ordered this fantastic platter, though. The gyro beyti (17.95) was a thin-sliced beef & lamb gyro wrapped in lavash bread with tomato sauce and Greek garlic yogurt served with rice pilaf and sauteed carrot, broccoli, zucchini and squash. It also had small sides of pickled cabbage and red onion. I had bites of everything. It was all scrumptious and tender. He also ordered a side of crispy charred Brussel Sprouts ($5). Seasoned perfectly, we devoured those sprouts. I'm not kidding. Even the ashes. They were so good!! A generous portion, there was plenty for two. Before we left, I placed a to go order for some Babaganoush. I do hold a preconceived idea of what Babaganoush looks like and in general, tastes like. The menu description: Roasted eggplant, tahini, olive oil & herbs. It's the whitest babaganoush I've ever seen and apparently that's very Turkish. I Googled it. So okay!! It must have yogurt in it or even mayo, possibly. And it's got a fair amount of lemon juice, too, so all in all it's pretty tangy. So now I know and it has it's charms. The eggplant has been cut up not pureed, so the taste and textural experience is very different. They eat it with a roll, I guess, because that's what came with it. I think it will definitely be delicious with a number of things. The restaurant is delightfully appointed, with all tables and chairs inside and patio dining outside. The strip center has a large parking lot, so there's plenty of parking spaces. I guess it just wasn't my day. The ladies room has one stall working at this time and there was no toilet paper. Anywhere. I had to let them know. Service was kind and efficient. I doubt I would order the Ravioli again; but we'll still go back. Everything else was wonderful and very interesting.

The chicken kabobs were incredibly juicy and flavorful--I wish I could meal prep kebabs like that every day. Our server treated us to complimentary hummus and baba ghanoush. The hummus was wonderfully smooth and creamy, while the baba ghanoush, though not my favorite, had an interesting flavor. The pita was soft and warm, and the dinner rolls with butter they serve beforehand were phenomenal. The service was excellent, and the front door, big and heavy, adds to the authentic vibe. It's a bit pricey, but what isn't these days? Plus, the quality of service balances out the cost. Seeing spanakopita and avgolemono soup on the menu would have made my day. Let me know if they ever make it to the menu, and I'll be back!

This place was really good and definitely seems authentic. We came on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty empty. We got menus and water brought to us right away. We discussed with the waiter what would be the best option to split, that wasn't so expensive, and he recommended the chicken shish kebab and we also got the feta rolls. They bring you this really thick, dense but fluffy bread to start with and herbed butter that was SO good. The chicken was spiced perfectly and tasted amazing. The feta rolls were pretty good but they're the type of thing you only want one of unless you're very hungry. Our waiter brought us a free side of hummus, babaganoush, and pita bread which was so nice. Five stars

Great quiet location to catch up on business or with a friend.. Interior is well lit, ample seating and clean! Stopped in an orderd the lunch special . I had the beef kebab with rice and salad - fantastic - notable mention beef was full of flavor and tender !. For a appetizer we split a delicious order of grape leaves No doubt I will make a point of driving here again to eat, lunch and dinner , as the experience was that good

We initially came in to the area to try a Tex-Mex restaurant and decided to go to the neighboring Mediterranean Grill instead. We're glad we switched our plans! The ambiance of the restaurant is quaint and the service was very attentive. They first brought out some warm bread with an herbed butter. The flavor of the butter was delicious and the warm bread was fresh. For our order, we started with the babaganoush served with pita bread. The portion was generous and we had plenty between two people. For our main dishes, we went with the Chicken Shawarma and Greek Moussaka. The chicken was thinly sliced and had great flavor, that was even before the accompanying tzatziki sauce. The Greek Moussaka was also fabulous. It reminded my husband of a lasagna without the noodles. The flavor of the beef and lamb was paired perfectly with the tomato sauce and other seasonings. While we thought we'd bring home leftovers, we couldn't help but to keep eating and finish it all. We're glad we stumbled upon this place and look forward to bringing friends and family here in the future.

The ambiance is old school but in a good way. Reminded me solidly of the restaurants along Taxim in Istanbul. Plush chairs you can sink into as you forget your day. The Adana kebab (ground lamb) was fresh and hot but a bit gamey, the veggies were on point. The tomato spiced lamb over eggplant purée wasn't gamey but just okay. That eggplant purée though had me pushing the stew aside in search of that dreamy dish. The flan was delicious!!! Not what I expected as I like a creamy, thick flan. This flan was light and brûlée on top. It is worth the trip alone. Service is always impeccable in Istanbul and the owners definitely brought that attitude with them. Great Turkish spot and the hot tea was the perfect finish.

Oh man this place slays!! It's a nice sit down restaurant and service was fantastic. The complimentary bread was sooo fluffy and soft we were all begging for more and they delivered. Every dish was delish. The surprise winner was the Chicken Shish Kebab. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful. The Turkish ravioli is basically mini dumplings which are so fun to eat. Chef Special was also great with the crunchy potato topping that added a nice texture. Honestly don't think you can go wrong with any dish.

Food and service were excellent! We only had time to order entrees and some to go dessert. We cant wait to stop back with more time to try some of the appetizers and flatbreads!

Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent ambiance. So glad we tried it out. Easy parking too.

Despite only one waiter running the whole restaurant on a very busy Monday night the service was excellent and food was incredibly fresh and delicious. I got the chicken kabob, we also got hummus as an appetizer which was some of the best I've ever had. Next time I would skip the veggie shashushka and falafel. I'll be back!

My first time at Ephesus and excellent impressions both atmosphere and foods. Not to mention wonderful services from their staff, especially Birkan who helping on everything. Besides good food choices, they have great appetizers and desserts plus you have to try their Turkish Coffee Yum

I head good things about this place. My first bite, told me I was in for a great meal. Caution: a can of DrPepper is $3.50, but I don't fault the restaurant for trying to make money in difficult times. I would seriously consider hosting a special event here.

Service: I came here with my friends for dinner. Service was great! The waiter and the other person who I believe might be the owner was very attentive and took great care of us. After declining dessert, the person who I believe is the owner gave us a free plate of Baklava : ). Food: We got the family platter so that we could try a wide variety. It came with Beef and lamb gyro, chicken gyro, beef shish kebab, chicken shish kebab, grilled veggies, rice and tzatziki sauce. The food was absolutely amazing. I am a fan of Mediterranean food and consider my self a connoisseur of the cuisine especially kebabs. The kebabs were cooked perfectly and very delicious. All the items on the platter were great but the stand outs were definitely the chicken shish kebab and the Adana kebab. The chicken shish kebabs especially was so tender and juicy. These are probably the best you would find in DFW. I loved them! The quantity was good but we were quite hungry and given how good the food was, we ordered another plate of chicken and beef shish kebabs. Don't judge us lol. Ambience: There is plenty of tables for seating. Table cloths. The vibe would suit a date night or a group of friends. Dim lighting during dinner. Value: The family style platter was $80 ( it would feed 4 people). The chicken shish kebab plate was $16.95 and the beef shish kebab plate was $18.95. I consider the freshness, taste and portions when making my determination and while the cost might seem on the high side, I would say the food based on freshness and taste justifies the cost. I will definitely come back here. 5/5 stars

Clean place 4/5, service is decent 4/5, food is 1/5, which is the reason we are here. Too many shortcuts, bland taste and below average meat. If you get excited and enjoy soups in cans, pbj sandwiches and microwaved tv dinners, you may like this place!

Fantastic food. Local place, very friendly service. Not too big but clean and comfortable.

Great food and service. Nicely decorated and very clean. Would frequently visit if the prices were a bit lower

Amazing Mediterranean food, like nothing we've had before. This isn't Cava, this is authentic, traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Plus, the staff was so friendly and helpful, finding good service is not easy these days. It's easy to see why this place was rated a 4.7 with 500 reviews. 5 stars!

Daughter was a little upset at finding such a delicious Mediterranean spot so close to her apartment. From the welcome to the see you soon, we were treated so well by everyone. This is in a strip-center, but don't let the outside fool you, it's a great casual restaurant. I'm writing this review a week after the fact so our exact selections escape me. However, be sure to take a mint when you leave - Greeks love their garlic!

One of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've been to! The decor is nice and clean. We were seated right away on a Friday for lunch. I got the chicken shawarma plate. Let me tell ya, the chicken was perfect. Seasoned well and thinly sliced. Wow. The side salad was so fresh and refreshing. The rice was also very savory. Normally I don't eat rice but I could not stop eating this rice. My favorite thing was the warm bread that they brought out while we were waiting for the food. Sheppard's bread (?) and the soft seasoned butter it came with was amazing. My friend got the Adana, which is both beef and lamb and she loved it. Definitely need to come back to try the doner gyro!

A meal fit for a queen! They've addressed it as "Her majesty's favorite". Hunkar Begendi is the wholesome dish made of lamb coated with a zesty and chunky tomato sauce. One order can feed two, but crown me! ...because I feasted like no tomorrow. Gluttonous! Fine, I'll take the blame. I came here craving authentic Mediterranean cuisine. It can't be better than this Turkish dish. Even the server wasnt sure I'd like it; and I assured him I wanted something specifically from that country. No regrets! Who doesn't like pancakes? If you're not much of a flour fanatic, try their zucchini pancakes! I'd totally order these for a quick snack or even lunch with some pita bread. The dining area can accommodate larger families or groups. Although the lighting is warm, it presents furniture, decor, and essences of the ethnic experience. A happy discovery and satisfying meal for my international appetite!

Great turkish restaurant. Really flavorful good food. I liked the kebabs both chicken as well as the lamb kebab. Great pita bread and flavorful hummus. Desert options are also quiet good. One of the most warm service. Ambience is decently mediterranean but for food is must try. I recommend trying it for sure

Top quality in food and service! The dining atmosphere is excellent and creates a wonderful environment for a great evening!!

The food here was very good. quiet ambiance, and great service. I don't think I know of a better Mediterranean restaurant in DFW. I had the Hunkar Begendi and it was a savory goulash-type meal. Very good!

GREAT MEDITERRANEANGreek Salad w/chicken is the best salad I have had for awhile. The freshness of it ALL, the oil dressing was delicious, the olives WAS THE BEST like soaked vinger olives. The chicken was top notch tender and delicious!! I will definitely be waiting to come back here!

We ate here 2 nights in a row - the wine, the skewers omg! I've had the chicken, beef & lamb. The chicken is so tender, the beef is seasoned to perfection & the lamb is soooo tasty!!! Do yourself a favor and order the baked feta and the fried blue cheese. Thank me later. Also, the wine, yum!!!

I would consider this the best Mediterranean food I've had in Dallas, if we're excluding places that go for a more modern/fancy twist. As far as quality of kebabs and meats go, I haven't had better since being in turkey. The grilled family platter was incredible. Not one piece of meat was dry, and the amount was definitely fair considering the price. They start the meal with a very fluffy, buttery, fresh baked bread served with herbed butter that was better than the what I've had at most high end steak houses. The hummus was tasty but not the best I've had. Pita bread it came with was fresh made though and super fluffy/moist. Overall, I would definitely come back many times over. The meal ended with a free plate of baklava which was much appreciated, and my goodness when I say this was some of the best baklava I've ever had... I mean wow. I've had a lot of baklava, had the "best" in dearborn, MI etc. This was special. Would highly recommend trying it for anyone that's never had truly homemade baklava.

Ephesus Mediterranean Grill offers a very nice variety of food at a very reasonable price. There is a nice selection of Turkish food that I recommend. The staff is very friendly and provide excellent service. Overall a great Mediterranean restaurant!

Tried the beet salad as a takeout lunch and was absolutely delighted. The salad was a very nice blend of mixed greens feta cheese walnuts cranberries cucumber tomato and plenty of pickled beets dressed with a simple balsamic vinegar dressing. My friend ordered the steak kabobs and enjoyed every bite of the perfectly marinated grilled steak chunks.

Food and Service were most excellent. Beef and Lamb Gyro was delicious. Great Humus and Pita. Very friendly and prompt service.

The food never disappoints and the service is always wonderful and accommodating. This place is our go-to for entertaining guests (the tablecloths are a nice touch) or to grab a quick lunch when it's just the two of us. Plenty of parking.

This place has been on my list to try for some time so we finally made it for a late lunch on a Saturday. It's convenient to our house so the drive was not long and there is plenty of free parking. The ambience is very attractive and warm. It draws you in and feels cozy. I love Middle Eastern food so I was familiar with most of the dishes. I started with the hummus, a generous portion, and the wife had babaganoush. They don't give you pita but instead a house bread that is thick but light and airy. I would have preferred pita but the bread was fine. I had a chicken kabab and the flavor was very good. The chicken was a tad overcooked but overall it was a good kebab. The grilled vegetables and rice were the star, however, and I really enjoyed them. The wife had a lamb kebab and a couple of pieces were chewy but the rest were tender. Flavor was good. Our server was attentive and friendly. We enjoyed our lunch and did not feel bloated or weighted down at the end. Given the good flavors, warm ambience, good service, and convenient location I am sure we will return.

5 stars for the Falafel plate! Fresh falafel... that's all. Nicely decorated plate even for a to-go option. We ordered for pick up and it was ready in 15 min. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The restaurant was packed when we went to pick up our food. Good vibes!

Dolmades were amazing, moussaka remarkable, and service was excellent! Relaxing and upscale atmosphere, interesting wine list too!

Rough Monday, showed up around 5:30ish to grab an early dinner. I was very much in the mood for something different this was my first visit. HOLEY WOW!! What a great place. The server came up educated us on the menus a bit, asked a few questions to get our vibe. Then asked if we weee hungry which I replied "I haven't eaten all day." He kindly took the menus from us, looked at us and said, "I've got you, it's really good, I'll place your order for you." I was just ... wow, that's never happened to me before. Next thing you know, In an impressively short time, he came back with this wonderful appetizer with a perfect glass of red wine paired with it to which he explained. A few minutes later he checked on us. I informed him that my taste buds uncontrollably had busted out in dance!! He smiled and promptly brought out his chosen entrees for us shortly after. He then explained what the items on the menu were that he picked out for us and made sure our beverages got topped off. It was one of the most surprising delicious Turkish Mediterranean meals I've put in my mouth! Preparation was top notch and the service was absolutely bold and amazing!! The flavors of the food were amazing. I will make my way there again!! Thank you!!

Ambiance Lovely! Our Bookclub met here for lunch and the food was delicious everyone had something different. I had the "Vegetable Casserole Platter" it was so flavorful and seasoned well, just delicious. The Baklava was very well made and delicious. No one had complaints the service was great. Will visit again.

BEST kept secret in Dallas. The Mediterranean food here is beyond anything else you will find around the city. We literally visit every two weeks and the food tastes excellent. It is kind of tucked away in the shopping center but well worth the find. Great hospitality and service. You won't regret a thing. If you want to support a small business that delivers an authentic experience this is a must visit in Dallas.

I love this place. Some negative reviewers stated the good reviews are fake, but that's not true. This is a 100% real review. I have been to Ephesus twice now. A friend who loves the place took me the first time, and then I took my mother my second time and my mother also really loved it. She asked the server for business cards so she can hand them out at her office. It is just good 'clean' food. I asked for my salmon to be medium, and it was perfect - not overcooked. Not smothered in some kind of sauce to hide lack of flavor. The rice was perfect, and the 'side salad' is refreshingly colorful, not the sad and lonely looking romaine that a side salad often consists of. I've had the same server both times, and I WISH I could remember her name, but I cannot, but she was phenomenal. Their house white wine, Angora Kavaklidere (I took a photo), was also really good. My mom liked it so much, I bought her a bottle to take home. I'm sure I could have gotten the bottle cheaper somewhere else, but I was happy to support this small, family owned, restaurant. I saw that some reviewers thought the meal was costly. Jeez, go anywhere in Dallas and you cannot get a better deal. I paid $13 for a beautiful piece of salmon that came with the rice and the salad. You would pay at least around $10 more for that anywhere in Dallas. I didn't feel overstuffed, and it was a clean satisfying meal. I can't wait to return!

This restaurant has wonderful food and great service. Everything was fresh and delicious. The bread was soft and served with an herb butter. I loved the beet salad and my hubby got the doner plate, both were great. The We went for lunch but I could see the ambiance being good for a date night. We will be back.

The food was absolutely delicious. Waiters and waitresses all were very polite. I am visiting from out of town and definitely plan on coming back to this place when I visit again. I had the hummus with pita and Greek salad with chicken. So flavorful and everything was seasoned well.

Excellent food and great customer service. We had the chicken shawarma and Chef Special and loved it! Definitely will be back for more!

Great service great food Relaxed Tables spaced so you weren't bothered by other's conversation. Relaxing place Cool decorated I look forward to eating there again with family.

Delicious food, great service. Definitely coming back!! Love the cloth table cloths and napkins. Music was also playing.

Service was friendly but extremely slow. We ordered the baba ghanoush and hummus and both were good, but they were not served with pita. If you don't serve these dishes with bread, then provide a lot of crudite or crackers. Her majesty's dish and the moussaka were just ok. I don't think we'll return. The dishes, given what they were, were overpriced.

Delicious food. Great service!!! Highly recommend!!. Love having so close to home! If you like Mediterranean cuisine. This is. MUST TRY!

We really loved our evening at Ephesus. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. I really loved that we could bring our own bottle of wine that we knew we'd enjoy. We'll definitely be back!

We visited after a nice massage, as this place was just around the corner. The atmosphere of this restaurant is nice and cozy, lots of open space to keep the place airy. When we went on a Sunday evening, it was pretty empty, and service was efficient and friendly. What we got: - calfs liver (Pan Fried with sumac, red onions and parsley): super delicious, small pieces of liver, very flavorful. - falafels (Ground chickpeas, cilantro, herbs, tzatziki sauce, pan-fried): crispy on the outside, just the way I like it! I appreciated how the tzatziki sauce came on the side instead of drizzled on top already. - lamb shish kebab (marinated cubes of lamb): I loooove lamb, so of course, this was delicious! The plate comes with some grilled veggies and rice, as well as tzatziki sauce for some variety in flavor. - chicken shish kebab (Cubes of chicken breast marinated in a special sauce and grilled on skewers): Also comes with sides of sauce, rice, and veggies. I'm still partial to lamb, though. - baklava: Comes in 4 mid-sized pieces - crunchy top layer and super sweet layers beneath. Loved every bite! Can't come to a Mediterranean place and NOT get their baklava! We enjoyed our dinner here and would recommend it if you're in the area and craving some Mediterranean goodness!

The food here is amazing! Fresh, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. I highly recommend this place.

Good food and service. Would recommend a reservation. Dining room fills up quickly. Be sure to try the complimentary bread served. Amazing.

A beautiful place for my Birthday dinner. The appetizer was delicious we had enjoyed it so much that were almost full as we didn't know they bring fresh hit Turkish bread so we took home most if entree that they brought almost immediately after serving appetizers. Regardless of the rushed serving it was a wonderful experience. We will definitely go again with my daughter and son in law soon. The decor is simply beautiful.