Somewhat disappointed in this place. The service wasn't great - the waitress was clearly new and didn't know about the appetizer we got and wasn't sure about substitutions. The food took a long time to come out. The chicken kabab was good but not spectacular. The hummus (homus) was very heavy on the tahini. You also already get tahini on your plate. The tahini is very liquify and seeps into everything. The vegetables were not good. The tomato tasted cold, pale and mealy. The lettuce on the appetizer had seen better days. Very expensive. We had a buy one get one free coupon and to spend $50+ tip after coupon for the food is disappointing. It was also FREEZING in the restaurant read more

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Wow - I have a high bar for Mediterranean food and Evelyn's Restaurant nailed it. The tres leches cake is unforgettably good with a light faint taste of coconut in the cream. I am still thinking about that dessert. The lamb chops - where I had the rice swapped out with salad - were delicious. The salad provided in lieu of the rice was light and tasty. The service was great and I am truly looking forward to returning to Evelyn's Restaurant! read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I can't say enough things about this restaurant and our experience. We came here on my birthday and my daughter's graduation. I think it was one of the hottest days this week and when we arrived we were informed that the A/C wasn't working. Understandable, because there were power outages pretty much everywhere due to the extreme heat. Gus, the owner, went above and beyond to accommodate to us. We were seated right next to this giant fan which made a huge difference. The minute we were seated, he already had a cold beer for my husband and Prosecco for me. Minutes later an appetizer of 2 kinds of Humus and the Tabouleh salad. When I say the Homus was the BEST I ever had in my life, I am not exaggerating. It was like eating buttery mashed potato. I didn't even need the Pita bread with it, I literally just ate it with my spoon. After you try this Homus, NOTHING else compares to it. I had the shrimp platter, my hubby and another guest the Falafel sandwich and my daughter had the steak Shish Kabab. Everything was beyond delicious. What made our experience fantastic is service. And Gus has such a pleasant personality, we felt like we are at a family get together. Great conversation with him, checking up on us how everything is, the waitresses constantly assuring we were taken care of, everyone smiling. And so much food, that we did ended up taking it home and lunch leftover the next day. Thank so so much for this unforgettable experience and making our special day so wonderful. We WILL be returning for sure. read more

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Quality, inexpensive, Mediterranean eats paired with an awesome patio bar on a nice weather day and this is where you'll find me for happy hour. read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Back patio bar - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I woke up craving Lebanese food and found this place on Postmates. Not exactly what I was going for but it's "Lebanese adjace" - close enough to satisfy my craving. I wanted to be more adventurous with ordering an entree, but I decided to play it safe since it was my first time trying this place and i wasn't sure if a full entree would transport well. The food was prepared quickly, and Postmates did a great job of delivering on time. Here's what I ordered: - Lentil soup: It was good but oily and too runny, and I think there were bits of it has rice in it which was unexpected. - Turkish coffee: delicious and fragrant. No cream or sugar needed. - Falafel sandwich: The fresh pita was so fresh! A+ for that. The inside was a bit on the dry side. I should've asked for extra sauce. - Fatush Salad (regular): This was good I just wish there were more cucumbers and tomatoes and less lettuce. It also would've benefited from a little bit of feta cheese. read more

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I've always loved coming to this place. It's on Rutgers campus so parking is a little hectic but the food is good! They have inside and outside seating. The outside has a bar and the food is great ! read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Mediterranean Salad with Shish Kebab - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Went for lunch, first time back in over 10 years. The ambiance and service remained very pleasant. We ordered hummus, baba ghanouj and mjdara to share. These were pretty good, but the pita served with them wasn't my favorite. I had the felafal sandwich and it was probably one of the dryest felafal sandwiches I have had in recent memory. Could barely discern any tahini sauce; the only thing adding a bit of moisture was the bits of tomato. Was very disappointed enough with this to not want to go back unless I'm just ordering appetizers (vegetarian). One member of my party had the shewarma sandwich and said that was good. The other ordered felafal and was similarly disappointed. read more

Great food, great service, great ambiance!! I definitely recommend this restaurant. Went there with some friends a week ago, and I will be back. read more

After my Godsons high school graduation we went to New Brunswick for dinner since he starts Rutgers this fall. It was almost 11pm and we went to Evelyn's. The indoor dining room was closed so we walked directly to the back entrance of the outdoor dining bar area. Located between Evelyn's Restaurant and Barca City Cafe & Bar is a roomy out door dining area with tables spread out surrounding the bar. Dimly lit with good music and a fun respectful crowd. The gentleman host/server welcomed us immediately with open arms and gave us a table. He gave us a menu for Evelyn's and also for Barca. My mind was blown as we were able to order from 2 different places. What a perfect night June 23rd at 11pm. A very comfortable, outdoor, laid back, loungey vibe with chill patrons, great servers, TWO MENUS, delicious food, perfect cocktails and a great price. All the food and drinks were perfect. Everything we ordered from both restaurants tasted scrumptious. See pictures for names of what we ordered. Special thanks to the 2 guys working that night. Everything was flawless. My older brother, younger brother,  Godson and I all agreed on the 5star food, service and atmosphere. read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Sample Platter. Little bit of everything. - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

This place is hands down delicious & awesome! A pear tree in their bar/garden patio outside seating! Extremely authentic! The spinach pies are to die for! The baba is one of the best I've ever had! Don't even need pita! I could have eaten it with a spoon! The Tabbouli is amazing! The shawarma Amazing! Especially with the rice and onions! Those who have a butter allergy, no problem they use EVOO! Thank you to the owners and bartenders for taking care of my food allergies and making me feel so welcomed! Happy hour is pleasant for every age crowd. Their sangria (the outside bar is Shared with the Mexican place next door) was awesome! The mango mojito was awesome! They make yummy dirty martinis, upon request, I enjoyed mine with grey goose. Side note: Once 10pm strikes on Fridays it becomes a college club music scene where you no longer can hear your friends or date talking, the music was very club like, similar to spring break down in Miami. read more

Went here for a nice sit down dinner with a girlfriend. They had many vegan options but also was out of a lot of things like spinach pie, honey, milk. The waitress seemed like she was just starting out and never cleared my empty drink glass or menus. We basically ate with our plates on our menus. Food was ok, nothing phenomenal. Guess if your looking for a quick bite and drink stop by, but this was not the nicest experience for going out to dinner. read more

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I've previously been to the bar several times for a Malibu bay breeze, but this was my first time actually dining at Evelyn's. My friend and I were very indecisive so we ended up asking the staff for recommendations, which they were more than happy to provide. We ended up splitting two appetizers - the spinach pie and falafels. My friend also got the mocktail version of the tartini, which she thought was the perfect combination of sweet and sour with a lemonade aftertaste. However, she was saddened to learn that even without the alcohol, the mocktail was the same exact price as the cocktail. The two spinach pies were too sour for my taste and the exterior wasn't flaky like I had hoped it would be. The falafels were also subpar to me; I thought they were too dry but I appreciated that everything was presented nicely! read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - 4 Piece Falafel, Spinach Pie - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Stuff your face next door was way too crowded so my husband and I walked to find lunch elsewhere. There's indoor, outdoor, and rooftop seating. It's a two building restaurant. They don't have enough waiters - we could tell they were short staffed with so many customers. They confused our baba ganoug with the appetizer instead of entree. They were nice to fix that for us. The schwarma is really well seasoned. Kibbeballs were great too - its better than falafels. We had lots and lots of hummus. It just came with everything but they also give alot of it not just a dollop. read more

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Not the best food, but still enjoyable. Their hummus is a solid 10/10 though! I miss the pre-covid Evelyn's with their outdoor area in the back, but it seems like they're taking necessary measures to keep everyone safe and protected. We also asked for hand sanitizer and the waitress kindly gave us a whole gigantic bottle for us to use throughout our meal. Can't wait to be back again for their delicious hummus. read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Overall: 4.00 Evelyn's is a great place to introduce Lebanese food into your life. Their dishes are very well seasoned and has flavors not easily replicable. This is a great place for those exploring the New Brunswick and Rutgers area! Try their outdoor seating in the back of the restaurant for an unprecedented getaway from the streets of Easton Ave. Recommendations: Lamb Shish Kabab with a glass of the Blend, Chateau Kefraya Les Breteches Lebanon wine. Food: 5/5 The food was simple, but the flavor will take you off to a very great experience. If you are a fan of meat, everything is seasoned very well, they were moist, and were very generous with the serving. If you are a vegetarian, their hummus, falafel, tabouleh and baba ghanoug were beyond my expectations. This will never compare to your store bought Mediterranean food. Evelyn's does food right, regardless if you're a meat or veggie lover. You will enjoy everything you taste here. Regarding drinks, they have a great assortment of wines, cocktails, and beers. I personally, love to enjoy their food with a side of the lebanon imported wines. More specifically, the Blend, Chateau Kefraya Les Breteches Lebanon wine. Price: 3/5 The prices reflect generous portions, distinct flavors, and the nature of running a business in New Brunswick, NJ. The entrees range from $14 to $30, with the average price of $18. So, aim for a $$-$$$ check. While I do wish they were a little cheaper, I would not want them to sacrifice their flavors and the quality of their food over the price. Service: 4/5 The service is great. When I went, their outdoor area was closed and we were the only patrons in the restaurant. Everything was clean and neat, and they were generous enough to provide extra pita bread for the table without any hassle. Ambiance: 4/5 The restaurant itself is a decent looking hole in the wall. If the outdoor seating area was open, it feels like you are transported into a different area. It definitely did not feel like you were still dining on the streets of Easton Ave. The fairy lights, rustic dining area, and gazebo bar area really set a mood for a chilled out night. read more

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We decided to overlook the below average food ratings for the homey outdoor ambiance. It's difficult to find a green, cozy ambiance like this nestled in New Brunswick. Although pictures and reviews made Evelyn's seem beautiful outside, I was actually unimpressed with the ambiance. It was cozy, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't this super cute/romantic atmosphere I thought it would be. Compared to other Middle Eastern restaurants in the vicinity, the food was also mediocre. The spinach pies looked delicious in pictures but disappointed - 1/5 stars. The baba ganoush and falafel were good, but the hummus was just a-OK. I'm very picky with pita... and I thought the pita was too thin and rubbery. There's lots of competition in the area, and Evelyn's outdoor bar definitely takes the cake for bar setting, but certainly needs to step up their game on food. I'd probably only come back for night time drinks on the patio. read more

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Came in during lunch time and because of Covid19 the seating is in the back outdoors. No one welcomed us we stood there for a few minutes then we had to get someone inside to let them know. The guy serving us looks like he hates being there, I felt that I was bothering him. Anyways he did let me switch my spinach pie with tobuleh. He was sitting down watching videos on his phone he was occupied with people while we waited for his service. Food wise, it was bland. The cool thing is they let you order from the spanish restaurant next door so we ordered tostones. They were good just drenched in oil. The hummus was definitely canned with added olive oil peppers, with a side of lettuce tomatoes. The falafel tasted okay. Their food just didnt taste fresh as we expected. It looked boring. But it was okay, we managed. Then we ordered a pineapple juice, its costs $2.50 and you get a small plastic cup full of ice and one drop of pineapple. Maybe you should improve your food beverage quality and worker quality. It would definitely make this place better. read more

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Tucked away inside the heart of New Brunswick, NJ is A restaurant that has a flare for casual elegance. On a random Tuesday afternoon I decided to stroll and ordered the best spinach pies appetizer. Service was quick the staff was very friendly and they offer an indoor and outdoor experience. On some days they have live music playing. At night the outside patio deck comes alive with lights and music and crowds some thing we've missed for such a long time since the pandemic. I've been here several times and it's a wonderful eatery that allows you to gather with your friends or even take yourself out for a nice treat. The menu is plentiful and the prices are good offering a Mediterranean feel. I definitely will come back again and again. Good eats for sure -Kim T read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I've been here before but we ordered takeout this time. The lamb was flavorful and a large portion. French fries were not cooked enough. The chicken sandwich was also pretty good with added feta. It was a large portion and a good amount of chicken. This is one of the more affordable Mediterranean places in town. And they don't skimp on the quality or quantity. There's an option for outdoor dining if you would like. read more

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I'd gone to Evelyn's YEARS ago for a drink in their luscious "backyard" bar.. I love dining and drinking outside, especially during the warmer months of the year. When we stopped by for a drink after dining next door at Barca, my mom said she wanted to return for a casual celebration of her birthday the following week. I can't tell you how easy it was for me to make the arrangements with the ladies who answered the phone. I wish I had their names, but all of my questions and accommodations were handled with ease. When it came down to the day of, we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves... as it was 4th of July weekend. It was a great thing, because we had our own little semi private gathering. Lauren was very hard working, attentive, and makes really great drinks! I appreciated how they were able to separate all of the charges with zero confusion!! The music was wonderful and it was a great dramatic touch when it started to DOWNPOUR and we all ran under the bar for cover. I love their falafel... Very friendly, great space, great service.. will return! read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Shrimp Mandarin - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Hands down one of the best Lebanese restaurants. This was my 4th time I believe. This time takeout! I have to admit, summer is more fun! The spinach pies are exactly like they were 11 years ago when I went to Lebanon ! The baba also one of the best! I ordered so many orders of spinach pies and each order comes with a mini salad underneath two nice sized spinach pies. I forgot to say, "hold the salad..." but decided to combined it (6) and made another nice big fresh Fatoosh salad with my own sumac, EVOO, lemon juice ! Added cucumbers. Yum thank you! One thing I would change, the styrofoam to go packaging. Beautiful seriously! A sincere thank you from, Your $2 bill , tip tower customer! read more

A good time was had by all. The outdoor dining at the back with gazebo-bar makes for a perfect large group get-together. Surprisingly sparse selection of beer on tap - looks more of a cocktail place. Or perhaps, typical of a university setting where the best of the best are still working on their drinking taste buds. Typical hummus and falafel plates and pita was gray when warm but stiffened like a toast when cold. Pleasant and attentive waitress - let us have a relaxing drink with some light food. read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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You guys GERIES IS THE BEST. Best service ever. Great food and phenomenal drinks. Will come back a billion times read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Evelyn's niche is a cute outdoor seating and bar, a hard find in the center of New Brunswick. For food, I would stick to the basics, or maybe just not the eggplant salad. Expecting roasted eggplant, we received some type of possibly canned eggplant that was swimming in its sour taste. We would call it more of an eggplant soup rather than an eggplant salad. We asked for it to be sent back after giving it a try. They noted that this is how the salad usually comes and took it back luckily. We also ordered the hummus, baba ganoush and labneh which were all delicious! The pita bread is subpar; it's thin and stales quickly outside. And for drinks, the white sangria wasn't my favorite- it was mixed with pineapple juice which masked the taste, but to each their own! I'll be back for the outdoor setting (my favorite) and for another drink. read more

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WARNING: Outdoor area is open per current COVID restrictions. However, of the three staff we interacted with, not one was wearing a mask, as require d by law. Additionally, tables and menu were dirty. No precautions being taken at all. And to top it off, the staff spent most of the time on their phones. You just reopened after 3 months and you're too busy on your phone to notice people are trying to get your attention? Stay away. read more

Evelyn's is my favorite place to go in the summertime. I love the patio area and open bar. Outside it's decorated nicely with cool lanterns and lights. Sometimes they have live music which is tolerable when not played too loudly. Drinks aren't too expensive and their food is delicious. I've eaten inside a few times. Again, it's decorated nicely and the bathroom is clean. The servers are friendly and accommodating. My favorite things to order are the falafel, chicken gyro, or chicken kabobs. Yummy! read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Falafel and Riesling on a Friday afternoon. Just lovely! - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Awesome outdoor spot! HH miller lite is $2 before 7pm!!! It's not my beer of choice but that's my price of choice. I would absolutely recommend the maza plate app with hummus, tabbouleh, and baba ganoush. Perfect to share with healthy sized fries. Our server was also absolutely awesome! Attentive with honest recommendations. read more

Evelyn's Restaurant - Maza plate app - Lebanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Side note: This review is based solely on my experience sitting at the outside bar. To say the least, I wasn't too impressed. I was more excited about the setting than the actual service. To explain, I'm very surprised that Evelyn's had such an extensive backyard. The bar was perfectly placed amongst the sprawling outdoor seating area where there was both bartop, high top and regular sitting. You could fit a large array of group, couples, etc. back there. The potential of an outdoor, back-patio vibe was there-with long strands of string lights intermingling around the foliage and bar-BUT like I stated, the service takes away what could have been. The bartender was smoking at the bar while taking up a seat. I understand we came around 7:30 but still, dude, don't smoke on the job. He was quick to take our drink orders, but we had to stop a waitress about 20 minutes later to receive any menus. She had to then get the bartender up from his chair, put out his cigarette, put down his phone, and come and get our order. We order the grape leaf appetizer and it was fine-can't really go wrong there. Potential ambiance was there, follow through? Not so much. Had a live band which made up for some, but let's just say our time there was short. read more

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We had dinner here on Sunday evening. Restaurant was empty the entire Tim but that was ok. We ordered Lebanese beer, a shot of Hennessy and we had to request the snifter glass which they did not have. We had the Fetush salad, falafel, sharwma. The salad was great The steak was rubbery - it was tough. The Pita was cold. It's a clean restaurant - the service was good but they have to improve on the steak. read more

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Such a nice little surprise ! Cute backyard garden atmosphere with great food, fast service and nice bartender. Would recommend - came @ 3:30pm had lunch swarmah sandwich falafel and drinks. Will come back for sure read more

Evelyn's has a few things going for them: pretty patio, inexpensive prices, outdoor seating. So my group ended up there on homecoming because they had tables available outside. They weren't empty, they just didn't have a line down the street. For what it's worth, the server did a great job handling our group during a busy time. She was on the ball the entire time. The food was just okay. I had the falafel and it had a touch of cinnamon, or something similar, that made it taste a little off. The vegetarian moussaka and baba ghanoush weren't overly flavorful and I've had better. It was a nice place to sit and catch up with friends, but it wasn't an "old school" Rutgers pastime or a stellar Mediterranean restaurant by any means. read more

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I went to Evelyn's today at around 6:30 PM. The day was beautiful and I thought it would be wonderful time to visit Evelyn's, where I had good experiences the couple of times I had visited before. I entered and sat down at the bar with my partner. The bartender took our orders and then proceeded to ignore us for twenty minutes. She was the only one working the indoors bar and we were the only patrons sitting at the bar. Once she took our orders, and then she ran back and forth between the kitchen, outdoors bar and indoors bar for about 5 minutes. She returned, doubled checked the orders that I had put in 5 minutes earlier, and then she then put up the "one second" finger as she walked away. 10 minutes later, she brought out the first drink. She then walked away again and went to the outdoors bar. 10 minutes later, she brought out the second drink. I put my hand out to hand her the payment and she again, looked at me and walked away. We left the untouched drinks and left the establishment. While I have experience in the service industry and understand how busy things can get, it is simply unacceptable to blatantly ignore customers. I am also not certain if it was because it was busy or simply because my partner and I were both young and black. I don't think I need to give this bartender (young, blonde woman) the benefit of the doubt. I will not be returning and I can't recommend this establishment to anyone, despite how good the food may be. read more

We use Yelp almost every time we look for someplace to eat out. This time it was a swing and a hard miss. Due to reviews on Yelp, I wanted spinach. It is all within Yelp reviews and photos and on the menu but the restaurant no longer has spinach. "They are not allowed to sell it." Then he kept trying to get me to order the spinach pie but Yelp reviews were bad, so thanks no. The best parts of our meal was the bread served with my husbands "not so much a chicken gyro" (it was more like a skewer with gyro sides and the chicken was very salty) and the seasoned beef on my baba ganoush. Not to confuse the microwave warmed naan-like bread which came out of a plastic bag for our hummus appetizer. Oh- and my husband said the beer was nice and cold. After a day in New York, we wanted a quiet meal together. Our waiter was way too attentive. He approached our table at least 15-20 times in the hour we were there eating. It was annoying. Our total bill for this ethnic food was far too much. This was fast food quality and restaurant style prices. read more

The best authentic Lebanese food despite the unpredictable happenings of a business in a college town in the middle of the college ghetto. They do what others cannot so any bad reviews you see here should be discounted as musings of whiny, over-privileged, know-nothings who have no compassion for the stressed and stretched staff and owners. One taste of the Mujadara or their Kibbe and a real Lebanese food aficionado will know this is the real deal. Anyone who complains about the pita don't know what real pita is. You probably like Thomas' pita in a bag from Stop 'n Shop. If you don't like the Hummus or Baba Ganouj, learn how to spell it correctly because it is a tell tale sign you are not Lebanese or knowledgeable of real Lebanese cuisine. Oh and Fatoush is salad, so "fatoush salad" is like saying "salad salad". PS - I don't work here, never did. And I'm not related to the owners. I just have lived in this town for 32yrs and I know a thing or two as a veteran of RU and NB. read more

'Why are we here, that is the question. And we are blessed in this, that we happen to know the answer. Yes, in this immense confusion one thing alone is clear. We are waiting for tabouleh, homus and baba ghanoug to come.' - Samuel Beckett, Waiting for tabouleh, homus and baba ghanoug Evelyn's Restaurant (http://www.evelynsrestaurant.com/), located on Easton Avenue in New Brunswick, has a sexy, sultry vibe with an expansive patio featuring a large 20-seat bar and Middle Eastern inspired ambient/downtempo lounge music. I wish I could comment on the food, but unfortunately, I never got the opportunity to try it. Last Friday night, we arrived shortly after 730pm for dinner and got one of the coveted outdoor tables. About 10 minutes after we ordered our shared appetizer -- the Maza Plate platter comprised of "tabouleh, homus and baba ghanoug" -- our server returned to say that the kitchen was entirely overwhelmed (even though the restaurant was not crowded at all) and she was unable to put in our order. Waiting.. Another 10 minutes went by before she returned with a basket of thin, cold pita bread for us to munch on while waiting for our appetizer. Waiting.. Over the next 30 minutes, the server returned to apologize once, but she still had no idea when she might be able to put our order in. Waiting.. after almost an hour -- and no food arriving at our table -- we apologized to the waitress, got up and walked out of the restaurant. On the way to the door, an older gentleman - who appeared to be the owner - came up to us and asked us not to leave because our order would be coming out to the table soon. "Soon"? I'm of the opinion that a restaurant should not need an hour to prepare a dish that doesn't even require cooking. Despite the positive reviews posted here, I won't ever go back to Evelyn's. read more

Ohhhh Evelyns..... Your drinks suck they are .00001% alcohol. Your service is meh. Your food is SLAMMIN. Your location is perfect. Please read my review Evelyns, fix these things so you can achieve awesomeness. Also get lemonade! Wtf. A girls needs her Grey Goose and lemonade when chillin outdoors eating a delicious gyro. Damm. read more

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I cannot comment on the dining of this place as I've never eaten here, so this 5-star review is for the bar only. Love love love: The dimly lit patio with its high tops and posh tiki decour; live acoustic music on Thursdays, highly attentive & friendly bartenders, good drink selection. This is the perfect place to kick back, relax with a mixed drink, and soak up the night with some friends. Ahhh...! :) read more

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Holy ish...this place was dope. The shwarma was deeelish. The bartenders were hot as hell. The decor was very original, especially the bar top. The vodka sodas were hella strong. Evelyn's wasn't around when I attended RU...if it was, it would be my go-to spot, fo'sho. read more

Great place for drinks after work. They have delicious $9 cocktails that Natalie made perfectly. She was so friendly and welcoming. The decor in the back makes you feel like you're not in New Brunswick. Tried the hummus and it was delicious and very fresh. Ordered it as a while drinking snack. Try the Kentucky dirty ! So good. read more

Very bad food. Cold and took 40 minutes to come out. Service was okay. Portion sizes very small for price. Bread was outdated.