Ephesus Bistro & Grill

Jessica 2 months ago

Ephesus Bistro & Grill in Rowlett is an absolute gem. I’ve lived in the Middle East, and their falafel is genuinely the best I’ve had in the U.S.– Perfectly crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with those deep, aromatic flavors that make you stop mid-bite. Their fresh, warm bread was unforgettable, soft and airy with just the right chew, and the meat dish was cooked to perfection. The service was outstanding – thoughtful, quick, and incredibly welcoming. The atmosphere is comfortable, clean, and has that cozy Mediterranean warmth that makes you want to linger. If you’re anywhere near Rowlett, this place is a must – try. Authentic flavors, excellent service, and food made with real care. A new favorite.

R Canatella Edited 4 months ago

We tried this place for dinner and we were greeted as soon as we entered and seated right away. They got our drink order and then returned for our food order we order the appetizer Hummus and Dolma both were very delicious. I ordered the Kofta and my partner order the Lamb Shish. The seasoning and flavors of every item just blended so well. The Lamb was extremely tender and full of flavor. The Kofta was very well seasoned with the flavors just exploding in your mouth as you bit into every piece. The owner Birkan was great to talk with and explained about where he was from and the different photos. Great place to go if you want to feel like family. We found the place very clean as were the restrooms. This will be a new favorite. We will be returning again and again.

Dorothy Weldon 7 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phenomenal experience! The atmosphere is elegant and the staff was excellent—attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The hummus and fresh bread were a perfect start, followed by the best vegetable plate I’ve ever had. Both the Branzino and hangar steak kabobs were tender and flavorful, and the falafels are next-level. Finished with the chocolate mousse cake—another winner! High-quality food at reasonable prices. We’ll definitely be back!

J. LeShaé 11 months ago

I’ve sampled my share of veggie plates across DFW—some merely forgettable, and others tasting like a punishment for not ordering meat. But Ephesus has THEE best veggie plate I’ve ever had. Hands down. Everything on the dish was delicious but I have to give a very special shoutout to the zucchini pancake. Perfectly crispy and that tomato sauce tzatziki sauce combo on top was to die for! OMG!!! 🤤 The Turkish flan deserves its own paragraph. Imagine, if you will, flan meeting tiramisu at some chic crossroads: rich and silken with whispers of coffee, balanced by a delicate crown of whipped cream. The perfect ending to an already perfect meal. Each plate arrived like a small work of art. Five-star presentation without the pretense; the sort of attention to detail that makes you pause and think: someone in there really loves what they do. Oh and my server, Ozzy! Beautiful, warm, and impossibly gracious! She made me feel genuinely welcome, not just accommodated. Best of all, when something looks this exquisite and tastes this divine, you expect an expensive bill. But it was so reasonably priced I felt like I stumbled upon a secret! I look forward to returning. Highly recommend!

Eileen Amoni a year ago

First time here and it was a fantastic experience. Came around 2pm for a late lunch on a Friday and there was only 1 other patron so a slow time before the weekend rush I am sure. The tables had white linens on them and pretty flowers; the decor was very inviting. For apps we got the deep fried feta which was 10/10, very crispy and came with a refreshing salad and sauce for dipping. We also got the deep fried cauliflower which was a 9/10, the reason being is was not crispy nor fully cooking IMO, it was toothsome and crunch like that raw cauliflower taste. The spices and sauce was delicious but not what I expected when I read “deep fried.” Lastly, we split the mix grill to try a little bit of everything and as you can tell from the picture it was a lot of food especially meat! The chicken shish was dry but otherwise the meat was juicy and flavorful. Would recommend if you are undecided and want to try a bunch of stuff. 9/10