Ephesus Mediterranian Grill

My friend from grad school who lives in Katy introduced my friend and I to this Mediterranean restaurant. It's sort of hidden off I-10 but was so good!The restaurant itself is small with limited decor. It's all about the food anyway! I love eggplant, so I ordered the babaghanoush. It was delicious with their fresh pita. I had the filet mignon kebabs, and they were flavorful and tender. I would love to try their lamb chops next time. The Turkish tea in the small, traditional clear glass with a sugar cube was perfect to end the meal along with the knafeh dessert. My friend ordered it for the table for us to try. I had never heard of it or had it before. Baklava is usually offered at most Mediterranean restaurants. The knafeh is topped with pistachios and is sweet, cheesy, and crispy. You can see all the layers when you cut into it. Delicious!Service was great, and they regularly checked in to make sure everything was to our liking like the cook on the meat and if we liked the dessert. I'll be back with friends!

I came here recently after being unimpressed years ago, and it was a pretty good experience this time. I'd heard good things, so it was worth another visit. I will say, the cigarette smell wafting from the bar next door makes dining in less enjoyable, but not sure anything can be done about that.I ordered the ground chicken kebab and it came with two kebabs, rice, and veggies. The meat was flavorful and juicy, and I liked the side of cabbage. My favorite part of the meal was the pita bread with the babagannus and ezme. I've never had ezme before--basically a nutty tomato spread--and it was so delicious! It almost had a slight smokiness to it. Our server was nice and the food didn't take long to come out. Overall I'd recommend Ephesus for Turkish food.

I'm sorry but there is no Mediterranean flavor in any of the food The chicken kebab had a weird taste and smell The salad was so bland and lifeless The hummus was super earthy dirt tasting no amount of salt gave it flavorAnd whatever cabbage side that was was also lackluster I tried I was so hungry the only thing that was good was the pita bread. I tried so hard to eat it but I had to get up and leave I did pay for it in full Didn't even ask for a refund that's how bad it was I just felt so bad for them. I'm still hungry and now I'll just pick something up to go somewhere ‍‍‍‍‍

Just had a meal there but my wife started having diarrhea and I bloated tummy. It could have been one the five vegetarian appetizers (suspecting tabbouleh) or the chicken kabob that wasn't cooked properly. They might have a new owner. It smells like smoke inside the dining area due to lack of ventilation. However, their baklava is really good.

Great food. Intimate dining room with a nice ambiance. Red lentil soup, the bread, the liver appetizer and the gyro kabob plate are some my favorites. The chicken kabob always comes hot and moist and it is my wife's go to plate. Don't forget to have the baklava for desert. Service is always efficient and comfortable, very friendly.

I can't tell you how much this place is like home to me. From the fresh hummus to the hot tea served with sugar cubes, it screams authenticity ... quietly. Everything I've tried here is tasty. The chargrilled tomatoes they serve on the side of every entree are always fresh and burnt just right. The owners are friendly and attentive. Try it all. It's been fresh without fail for over four years now. The parking lot looks a bit tattered, but you're in good hands at Ephesus. Any of the kabob plates are a great place to start.

Food and service were great! Delicious And did not disappoint thank you!Authentic music and Turkish tea.

KATY, TX 77450 / TURKISH, MEDITERRANEAN/ 12-08-23 / LUNCH+The ground lamb kabob was pretty good.+The shepherd salad and mixed green salad was excellent.-The chicken kabob was a bit overcooked.-The restrooms and restaurant needs to be updated.

Always a treat and the wait staff is exceptionally attentive. This is a quite little place with great food. Got the Grilled combo and a bottle of wine recommended by the owner to share family style.As fellow food service industry owner so I know how much impact online reviews can make and at the same time, I rely heavily on Yelp reviews when selecting places to try for my own personal choices so I try to be fair and send good reviews when deserved while pointing out specifics for improvement that the owners can use as feedback.this place makes the extra effort for service and quality and I highly recommend you give them a try.

Food has been amazing every time we went. Wife and I always get the Sigara Boregi as an appetizer, share the mixed grill platter, and finish with Turkish black tea and a desert of kunefe (sometimes 2). Never had a bad experience. Owners are amazing and always welcoming.