The restaurant is located in the outdoor shopping center; very cute…read more The chicken and beef were seasoned perfectly but the portion sizes are quite ridiculous. We literally left hungry honestly. The service was fine. They checked on us pretty often.

The food was ok, but nothing really stood out as memorable or spectacular…read more We ordered the 3 course appetizers and those were decent. $17 For 3 picks. The spinach & artichoke dip is runny, however, probably the tables favorite! Why sooo runny? The babaghanouch was a strong second! (I felt it was missing much of the fire roasted eggplant). The baked feta dip is a NO reorder for us. It was way too liquified and bland. Lots of pita bread to go with the mix which is a good thing! Unfortunately, some of the service took away from the experience. Our waiter made several notable mistakes (wrong food) (wrong drinks) and was slow with refills, which became frustrating over the course of the meal. We got tired of requesting refills. Hmph! I think our server was stoned/high/or hung over or a combo of all. Come on, plus cleanliness is a big thing in food service. He lacked most of these attributes. My poor iron skillet chicken and potatoes were covered in this greasy sauce. I couldn't taste any of my food because it was literally smothered in sauce. Boo! My friend's short rib Benedict was again smothered in some sort of hollandaise sauce. It's just too much on any of the sauce! A little goes a long way. Chef, don't be so heavy handed. The bacon wrapped dates are decent and again smothered in aoli. You get 4 dates with each order. The crispy brussel sprouts are really yummy! The wild mushrooms and asparagus risotto is ok, as is the Ferah ten spice chicken. (Again, everything is smothered in some sort of topping). A real turn off for all of us in the group since we shared. The best feedback I can give your restaurant as a returning customer is to STOP drowning all your wonderful dishes in aoli or sauce. You don't need all that! Your food can stand alone without the smothering of sauce. The drinks are fantastic specially, the espresso martini and ginger snap! Overall, it was an okay visit, but better service would have made a big difference. For the price and service, I think our team needs a complete do over. January 2026

Incredible taste with everything. I'm so sad to see this closure. If anyone knows if they…read morerelocate, please reach out to me.

We dropped by this hole in the wall Turkish Restaurant. We were greeted by the owner, Ray. The…read morerestaurant was very casual. There was a $12.99 lunch buffet. We decided to add an additional $3 for the fresh made kebab. Everything tasted delicious. Ray was prompt with his service but there were only a few customers here after a recent ice storm. The fresh food was tasty. The buffet allowed you to sample different items. I would return again if I was in the area.

Lamb Shank, Pacanga Borek, Garlic Shrimp, Pink Queen, Fried Cauliflower, Pita Bread…read more This was such a delicious late night meal! The lamb shank was super tender. Garlic shrimp yummy but probably much better fresh at the restaurant than take out. The pacanga was yummy! Fried cauliflower classic and on point. The pink queen was so refreshing and delicious with pita!

Chefika offers a classic Turkish Mediterranean menu with hearty dishes and a great selection of…read morehealthy and delicious food to choose from. I visited this restaraunt for the first time and genuinely enjoyed everything I ordered. Starting off with appetizers, my friend and I ordered the pan shared halloumi cheese. This is paired with tomatoes and fig jam and is a wonderful accompaniment to the complimentary bread and olives served for the table. I'm a big fan of halloumi in general but this one was particularly cooked well and a must order for next time. For main entree I ordered Hunkar Begendi, which is sautéed marinated lamb tenderloin with red and green bell peppers over creamy eggplant puree. The lamb was in fact tender and perfectly seasoned and the eggplant puree went very well with the slight gaminess of the meat. I enjoyed this dish overall and it didn't feel too heavy, which sometimes is the case when I eat lamb. The pieces of meat were cut small enough while not being super tough, which I appreciated. I would definitely recommend this restaraunt if you enjoy trying Mediterranean fusion spots!

Great food, even better service. Phenomenal experience and the ambiance was really good.read more

A very unassuming place, I've passed by a lot of times but never ventured in. But we went for…read moreMother's Day and there were no regrets! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the baba ghanoush! Service definitely felt like a mom and pop shop very relaxed and pleasant.

The food was excellent. Service was okay. It would be better if they have a tv going or music…read moreplaying. The food was really good. Everything came out fresh and hot. Kudos to the cook.

This is a one man operation, and the food was fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The salad was well…read moremade and crisp, and the kabobs were excellent. The rice was also very well done, flavorful and cooked just right. My only real wish is that the gyro had been thicker. It was thinly cut but still savory and tasty, just not quite what I was hoping for in terms of texture. The location itself is simple and clean and not fancy at all, which works well for what it is. It is a good spot for a quick bite. Drink options are limited to standard Kroger soft drinks and water, but that is not a deal breaker. Overall, solid food, honest cooking, and a good choice when you want something quick and satisfying.

The most authentic Iraqi food in the Dallas area. Gilgamesh in Richardson is the real deal…read more We tried the Family BBQ Mix,a massive platter of lamb, chicken, and kebabs with rice, grilled vegetables, and the biggest flatbread I've ever seen. The beef shawarma was juicy and well-seasoned, and the lentil soup that comes at the start of the meal is one of the most comforting soups I've had. Don't leave without ordering the Lamb Kozi -- slow-cooked fall-off-the-bone lamb over Iraqi rice. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something different and genuinely delicious in DFW.

Appetizers (got the sampler of 6) which included hummus, baba ganoush, toum, eggplant salad,…read moretabbouleh were all solid. Toum and eggplant salad were stars of the show here For entrees, we got the beef kabab, chicken kababs and shish tawook. Chicken was also good but beef tasted pretty gamey and definitely not as flavorful. Arrayes were disappointing. Not nearly enough filling and beef also tasted gamey. Apricot juice and the Gilgamesh juice were both pretty good and refreshing. Water is NOT free so be prepared. Service was good as well. What's keeping this from 4-5 stars is if the beef was fresher and had more flavor. Value was solid just wish the food tasted better.

Delicious Mediterranean and BYOB option! I've had lunch and dinner here. Lunch is a tremendous…read morevalue and super tasty. Dinner is great as well but a little pricier (still a great value). The fact that they are BYOB with no corkage fee is a huge plus I've had their hummus, appetizer sampler, branzino, chicken kebab, and lamb kebab. All were super tasty. The staff is very attentive and takes great care of you and your guests. I'd highly recommend checking out Ephesus for lunch or dinner soon!

Just a wonderful understated restaurant with excellent food, and friendly service. The shopping…read morecentre where Ephesus is located really keeps this a neighborhood gem, but trust me that if Ephesus was is a more prominent location, it would be hard to get a table, and way more expensive. Delicious fresh bread is served with each meal, the hummus is also fantastic with pita. My wife and I eat very differently, (more meats for Me, and for her more veggies). and our meals are always fantastic. Kinda don't want them to get too popular:), but writing this because they are a small business that deserves to be recognized by local foodies and customers looking for a great meal.

Delicious Turkish food. I drove over half an hour to come here. It was worth the drive. The food…read morewas amazing. The service was great, and felt very we the ambience felt very cozy and special. The lamb kebab was such a treat to eat.

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was calm, and the staff were attentive towards us. It's a…read moreplace I'd like to visit from time to time since everything tasted great. The only thing is that the portions could be a bit more generous.