Ephesus Mediterranean Grill & Bakery / Coffee Shop

Always a wonderful meal and very friendly staff. Never disappointed. Only 5 mins from home. What more could we ask for. A frequent dining card? Yes I believe that is coming. So locals do a great thing and support a super local business. You won't be disappointed...

They have outdoor seating and great food. On the vegetarian side, dolma, spanakopita, falafel, hummus and pilaf all are great. Can't comment on meats but likely good. Tucked away just off Gasparilla Dr. but easy to spot if you are driving. And don't forget the pastries from the bakery that is inside the same establishment. Great baklavas, lemon mascarpone, and nice macaroons. Small place where the wife manages the till and husband cooks the meals, nice authentic and homey touch.

The food is good here, however customer service is very important. My husband has been writing about food for many years in local papers in Maine where we live in the summer. We first discovered this restaurant across from publix at Merchants crossing. We went last night. I ordered Pinot Noir which I've been drinking for 15 years and many good ones. The waitress brought it and I said it didnt taste right and that it wasnt what I had when I was there 2 weeks ago. So she said she would bring me something comparable . She came back with a taste of
a wine and I said it was fine!! She with a smirk on her face, said it's the same thing!!! Like she was playing games with me. I said it certainly doesn't taste the same . She said it was, but she had opened a new bottle. Then proceeded to say that the first one had been open for 2 days!!! We ordered the Feast and for the hummus which is to go with it they brought us Tahini which is to go in the hummus , not served directly. We are both very good cooks and have made a lot of Lebanese foods, Mediterranean, etc. over the years . Certainly not one of our best experiences. Customer service is s very important thing in a business . We have told many people about this place, but they need to improve on some things for sure!! Were in season and this place should be packed!! Its not!!!

This place not really worth You’re time , cuz lunch time is important which they don’t care about! Go somewhere where you would enjoy serving your lunch.

Food was great. Rare to find grilled octopus to is exceptional and it was exceptional! Very excited about finding them.

This was a very nice place for Mediterranean cusine. Had the octopus and lamb as well as hummas. All good. They have beautiful belly dancing for your entertainment. Lovely

We enjoyed incredible food and great service here -- so good, in fact, we came two nights in a row! A little out of the way for some, but TOTALLY worth the drive. We'll be back!

I travel over an hour to get to this place. Excellent excellent Mediterranean food. And this service is superb

Food was flavorful and delicious (unlike most restaurants in the area).
Prices were a bit higher than expected for lunch (they do not carry a lunch menu).
Atmosphere was great!

We really enjoyed our dinners last night. This place is a hidden gem! The food is great, the atmosphere is pleasing, and the owners are the waitstaff and chef. We will definitely be back!