Efes in Worthing

Unfortunately, all six of us ended up with food poisoning Portion was great, food tasted lovely, but not worth feeling so unwell for almost a week after

We went for a birthday dinner for our dad and honestly the service and food was amazing. The staff were so so kind - unfortunately couldn’t catch their names, (but the 2 females and 1 male serving on at 7pm 16/12/24). Thank you for the wonderful evening!❤️

I had dinner in Efes last night with a girlfriend. It was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious, as good as any I have eaten in Turkey. We shared the cold meze starter and an Adana lamb kebab. It arrived with a huge salad a warm flatbread. The lamb was so succulent and perfectly cooked. The selection on the cold meze was amazing. It was all beautiful presented, unfortunately I didn’t take any photos. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant to anyone. I will definitely return.

Great restaurant, authentic food and beer.

Been on our list a little while and had an opportunity to visit. Light lunch on a Sunday - family of 4. Shared some bread, babaganoush and the mixed grill/kebab. Absolutely amazing. The char and flavour on the ribs and meat was fantastic. Everyone scraping the bones and plates clean. Service great and prices reasonable. Look forward to returning.

Is there a better Turkish restaurant on the south coast? I'll answer that No. This hits it out the park, great food, great beer on tap, great service, nice ambience. 100/100 I come from Chichester because it's worth it!

The best Turkish Restaurant, that I've been to xxx

Great little restaurant with always perfect food.

When you in Efes, you will love food and atmosthere, very friendly and profetional service.Also pictures and articles on the walls historic informations great idea on decorations.

First visit to this restaurant. Really enjoyed it. Food was great and the staff lovely. A very pleasant evening with our friends.

Popped in without a reservation & very underdressed, however the staff were amazing. They found us a table & processed us with pace & care. No judgement about my attire was refreshing. The two person sharing platter was fantastic, even better than the one I recently had from the in town venue. In future I will always come back to this location & will even get out of my hoody next time!

What a great place the food was fantastic we had a meat platter for 3 and could not finish it, the staff were very professional and helpful and friendly really enjoyed our night out with family.

Efes is not just a restaurant, it is an incredible gastronomic experience! I went there for dinner with friends and we were all very happy with the service and the food. We ordered a mixed plate for 4 people, the food was very tasty, as always. The service is spectacular, we will be back soon!

Estivemos no Efes para um jantar com amigos, e tudo foi muito bom, o melhor restaurante de Worthing! Comida espetacular, muito saborosa e fresca, cerveja boa, e atendimento muito bom, funcionários muito prestativos e simpáticos, voltaremos sempre, é nosso restaurante favorito!

Outstanding food, nice ambience, and really pleasant, helpful and professional service; we enjoyed our visit for dinner enormously. Efes shows that good restaurants can still be found - highly recommended!

Ozgur always leaves a memorable experience for every customer. He works very hard and from the heart. Whenever we come in and see him there we always know it’ll be an amazing meal. He takes extra care for everyone and does so much. amazing service

they really know how to sort you out in here… portion sizes were amazing and service was incredible. We also got a free bread dish for starter which was great Cocktails we ordered were also great as a bonus This is my new favourite spot will be coming back more often

We went for lunch, there was no rush and received very good service. Food was excellent.

Well what can I say, had a fantastic meal here with my partner on a Summer Evening in August. We had the hot Meze to start which was an absolutely wonderful food selection of flavours served by charming waiting staff. Our mains of Turkish Lamb Chops with a wonderful colourful salad was out of this world. Great food , great service this place is a little gem. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I've lived in Worthing for around 12 years and Efes has always been consistently great. I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this place on Google in all this time! My partner and I love it here. Very tasty and fresh food, I highly recommend the Lamb Shish and the Aubergine Puree starter. The little Turkish Delight that comes with the bill is also delicious. A wonderful touch. Thank you, Efes team! See you soon!

Very good menu selection on food and drinks. Took advantage of the cocktail offer! All four dishes we ordered were spot on-generous portions and all equally delicious. Accompanied by complimentary bread and dips. We were not rushed or pressured to leave after we had finished eating either.

This evening I had the pleasure of dining at Efes Restaurant, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. This was my first time visiting, but it certainly won't be the last! Though Efes is a smallish Restaurant, the layout is thoughtfully designed to ensure everyone sits comfortably. The well-decorated interior created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious—every bite was a treat. The menu offers a great variety of dishes, and everything we tried was cooked to perfection. On top of that, the restaurant was so clean, which added to the overall positive experience. The service was another highlight. The staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient, making sure that our dining experience was seamless from start to finish. Overall, I had a fantastic time at Efes. The combination of great food, excellent service, and a pleasant atmosphere made it a five-star experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality dining experience. I’ll definitely be returning soon.

Efes Clifton Road never disappoints! The food is simply beautiful—authentic, flavourful, and cooked to perfection every time. Whether you’re indulging in their tender kebabs, rich mezes, or deliciously sweet baklava, each dish is a celebration of traditional Turkish flavours with a touch of elegance. The quality and freshness of the ingredients really shine through, making every bite a pleasure. The staff here are absolutely lovely. They’re warm, welcoming, and always go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable experience. The service is consistently attentive without being intrusive, which adds to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It’s always a pleasure to eat there, whether it’s a casual meal or a special occasion. The combination of fantastic food, delicious Anatolian wines and wonderful service makes it a place we keep coming back to. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!

Visited Efes in Clifton Road with a group of friends for our mate Jacks birthday Excellent food and service - highly recommend

We visited Worthing on our 3rd wedding anniversary to visit the Worthing dome where we got married and that we now live in the area. We decided to go for lunch and came across Efes. So glad we did! The food was absolutely unbelievable, service was quick and great! Also left feeling full but not uncomfortable! Never had meat with such flavour and great quality. The draft beer is also lovely! We will be returning very soon!! Thank you!

Amazingly good food. I look forward to going back here at some point. Good atmosphere and good service. I highly suggest a visit here 👍🏼

It was okaaay, nothing special, a few pieces of chicken in a bit of a tasteless sauce. We won’t be going back but we will be returning to the sister restaurant in tarring which was much better, although we haven’t been there recently.

Beautiful resturant spotlessly clean.. Food was really amazing. The service was also fantastic. The complimentary shots and the cake for my brothers birthday was a lovely touch. Thank you would highly recommend

Our first order was wrong but boy did they make up for it! Lovely food and wonderful service considering the error. Really happy thank you

Best turkish food I've had 10/10

Simply the best restaurant in town, you will be looked after!

The first Efes restaurant in Worthing is always friendly and serves great Turkish food. There’s a second restaurant called Efes Town in the central shopping district now but it’s the wonderful food in the Clifton Road site that has got us coming back for more. What’s really striking is that they use authentic Turkish ingredients like the thick yogurt and the mild green peppers. And of course I have to praise the fabulous Turkish bread. They even have authentic Efes beer though some people prefer their cocktails and mocktails. The yoghurtlu kebabs and guvec are amazing and the homemade baklava is out of this world! Of course you can drink Turkish tea and coffee with your meal too.

There two restaurants in a Worthing run by Efes. We went to the one in Portland Road. It is extremely efficient and well run.The staff are very friendly and helpful. There were a number of large(6-10) parties on the night we went and neither we nor they had to wait for more than a few minutes. The food was excellent and good value. We were impressed with the way the tables were kept clean and cleared as soon as vacated. Both the proprietors and supervisors should be proud of the standards they maintain. Thoroughly recommended.

Cracking little restaurant for authentic Turkish food. Visited about 3 years ago and still just as good! Well done Efes!

Food and staff lovely. A bit pricey. Only issue - a fly flew straight into our wine bottle which was about half full. The waitress took the bottle and said we could have two medium glasses of wine on the house. When we went to pay we found we were being charged £15 for the two glasses of wine. When we explained what the waitress had assured us a big staff debate began. Bottom line - they let us have one glass free. Classic case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand’s doing. Our bill was just shy of £200 so we felt the least they could do was honour their word. Won’t be rushing back!

I would recommend you to try anything and everything from the menu. It'll not disappoint you!

We love this place!! We come here for most of our special days (mothers day, fathers day, etc) the food is great, the quantity is great. The people and service are wonderful. It's why we come back. Beautifully decorated. Highly recommend. And we always have leftovers to take home.

Food was OK but not as good as last time I went.

Fantastic service and amazing food. Thank you

Food was great here loved the variety, the resturant was busy even on a week day! Causing a great busy environment. When coming to ordering food I had noticed that other tables were being served before my friends and I despite being seated first, this was not great as I felt like we were being purposely ignored. Apart from this it is a great place to eat.

They were attentive and welcoming. Food was top tier and didn't have to wait long. Will be returning again!

For all your sumptuous Turkish cuisine and more.

Lovely food each and every time (delivery) This time we came to eat in the restaurant and even better.

Delightful food, very reasonably priced. Great lunch time deal and once of the nicest puddings I've ever eaten. Great french martini too!

Favourite restaurant in town lovely staff lovely food will be back

Soggy calamari fast food restaurant very expensive for a lunch left most of it 61 pounds never again

Had a takeaway and all the food was fresh and delicious, the lamb was tender. Staff were helpful and friendly.

First time we have visited, the staff were brilliant and in no hurry,let is take our time. Thank you

Food was just amazing! I have never been to a Turkish restaurant before, and the whole experience was just amazing. So much food! Friendly, polite and very kind staff & genuinely made me feel a bit of a princess! We will be bringing the whole family here!

Expensive, greasy, salty and miserable staff. It really isn't great.

Had a great meal here tonight! The food was such high quality and our waiter, Neil was very attentive and lovely. Will definitely be back!

We had lunch on Sunday. The food was lovely and reasonably priced. Will be back!

Loved Efes when we took my parents out for dinner. Tasty food, excellent service and lovely ambience. Highly recommended.

Food was excellent and the meat was flavourful! Adelina truly made our dining experience memorable. Her attention to detail and friendly demeanor enhanced our evening. Not only did she provide exceptional service, but the food was also exquisite. From the moment we walked in until we left, Adelina ensured we felt welcomed and attended to. We'll definitely be returning, thanks to her outstanding hospitality.

We had a great experience. 😍 Amazing food, great atmosphere & friendly stuff. Would like to recommend this place. Definitely coming back. 🙏

I order Lamb Adana. From starter bread, salad, to main dish, everything is appetizing and can be seem seriously made

The food was excellent everything about it and the severs were very good to us thank you Ozzy and Neil

Always so good. Fantastic food.

Amazing birthday meal with family. Superb food and great service. Well done Efes staff!

Amazing, creative and delicious food with great care and service , thank you to Melih for making it special for us! We loved the food and experience!

EFES is the best in Worthing for fantastic food, service and friendly staff - we recommend it to everyone - you have to visit! Today we went for the lunchtime offer (Monday to Friday 12 to 3pm), and had a falafel starter with chicken shish main - both are super fresh, tasty and well cooked. The meals come with complimentary olives & dips, warm Turkish bread and a side salad which all add to the great value for money. Adelina, who runs front of house, always greets us with the biggest smile, the warmest of welcomes and nothing is too much trouble. EFES is our favourite place to eat and we cannot recommend it highly enough to everyone - either for a lunchtime treat or a great evening meal.

10 stars. I recommend this place to everyone. Great food and service. I will be back and back again and again

The best Turkish Food restaurant

really good food, a real shame they stopped doing donner kebabs. It was the only kebab I ate

What a lovely restaurant. The staff were very professional. Attentive when needed. Four stars for the food as one of the dishes we wanted they had run out of. We will be going again.

Delicious food, freshly cooked, great tastes, large portions, excellent value, lovely service Eat at the Clifton rd branch for a change. All still great

The food was absolutely fantastic, very tasty and a lot of it. The service was delightful. The waitress was a lovely young lady called Megan who was attentive and joy to talk to, the whole experience was very pleasant and we would throughly recommend it. Will definitely be returning to Efes in the future.

A fantastic spot for Turkish food. A fabulous range of starters and mains, and excellently warm staff. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Very good, food, helpful staff, would definitely recommend

As always, a friendly welcome along with wonderful service, and honestly the best food in Worthing

Had the most wonderful evening. The food was incredible. Wonderful flavours. The team are so helpful and obliging. Fabulous evening. Would highly recommend.

Good decision to book this lovely restaurant on our first ever trip to the area,food was superb and the 2 waitresses who served us looked after us very well will definitely return when we are back in the area,

Had a nice evening, lovely food, massive choice. Really lovely staff.

It’s lovely dinner, great concept of the dining experience with amazing ambience and the service from staffs really great and very welcoming

Fantastic place staff are lovely and the food is amazing we had a platter for 4 people and it was brilliant , will definitely be returning 😊 it was my sons 18th and they brought out a little cake with a candle ,which I thought was a lovely touch very reasonably priced too

Atmosphere was good and some of the service was positive. Avoid if you have an allergy, they can’t provide any written guidance on allergens and there’s no consistency in what the staff tell you what you can/can’t eat. Ate something I shouldn’t and have been ill from it, could be a lot more dangerous for other allergies. Got rushed out at a certain time with no warning beforehand. They let us order a bottle of wine before telling us we had to leave as they brought it to our table. Also didn’t bring out a dessert but rushed everyone who was eating theirs. Unfortunate experience as the food was nice and some of the staff were friendly.

I went to the new restaurant in Portland Road Worthing. It was for a friends 60th. The table was booked for 6pm, we wanted 7pm but they were too busy. There was only the 2 of us. We ordered our drinks and starter and main. Within a few minutes the starter arrived, which was lovely. While still eating our starter our mains arrived! They didn’t take it away, they left it on our table until we had finished. We felt like we were being rushed to be out of the door by 7pm. The staff were constantly loitering around watching and waiting to take plates, not just from us but from everyone, it felt very uncomfortable. The staff knew we were slightly annoyed and redeemed themselves with a free dessert each, some Turkish tea and a shot of something alcoholic, not quite sure what it was 🤣. Although all of this happened, the food was lovely and so were the staff. However I much prefer the Efes in Clifton Road, have been there in a number of occasions and have never felt rushed. Next time I’ll be going to the Clifton Road restaurant

Charming restaurant, excellent and attentive service from Neil and Ozzie. Delicious food and good atmosphere, we had a lovely evening!

Thank you for an absolutely fantastic meal last night. Went for a friends birthday, it was very busy for a Tuesday. Impressive venue without being too close to other tables. Food was amazing, meat platters and lamb kulbasti. Delicious cocktails and Stevie Wonder singing happy birthday with beautiful waitresses arriving with deserts and sparklers. Thank you for a memorable evening

Very nice food however the service from one of the male waiters was poor, it was a shame because the food was very enjoyable, on the other hand, the female waiter was fantastic, so helpful and patient.

Looking forward to returning and trying new restaurant in worthing Town

Went to Efes Portland Road Worthing for my sons birthday (his choice). Surprised how many people there for a Wednesday! First time there. Friendly, efficient staff. Delicious meal. Fair price these days. Would recommend.

The food was absolutely amazing, I was a little disappointed with the waitress that seated me, as she told me I cound only have an hour even though there were a few empty tables. However the waitress that served me was quite lovely, friendly and smiley. This restaurant has a great atmosphere and I would highly recommend it, thank you 😊

I decided to celebrate my birthday here with my family after reading all the great reviews on Google and also from family members that have eaten here before. Reserved 3 tables for 20 people and ordered 2 x Platters for 6, 5 x Calamari, and 4 x Caesar Salads and I lost count his many beers and cocktails we ordered but the Efe’s Draught beer went down really well with meat. Smooth and not bitter. I am going to be completely honest here, in the 30+ years of trying Turkish dishes around the world, the food here was hands down the best I’d tasted. All the meats were cooked to moist perfection. It was not dry nor undercooked. Although I still enjoy it I have never been a huge fan of lamb chops and ribs due this distinctive after taste that it has but here it did not have that after taste so I really enjoyed that! The server that took care of us (Neil) was awesome with a great sense of humour that kept everyone entertained and was always in sight whenever we needed him. He definitely went above and beyond and even prepared a little surprise treat or two for me just for my birthday. Normally I hate Baklava because they are so sweet but this is the first time that I enjoyed eating it and actually finish one. The atmosphere inside was great allowing a sense of relaxation with the room temperature set just right and not like a cold chiller like some other restaurants. The lighting was ambient and not too bright enhancing the relaxed atmosphere. I definitely need to return again someday because whatever shot of liquor Neil gave me on the house was so good! Keep up the good work Efe’s.

I called up and ordered a collection, the English man on the phone was so rude and made me feel like it was a crime to call up, when we were spending a lot of money at his restaurant. He needs to sort out the tone of his voice and get some lessons in customer service. Im a manager of a restaurant myself so I think the service was unacceptable. Then when my husband went in to collect the same man was talking to him really rudely too, it’s the bald man. It’s a shame because we will never come back here again, you’ve lost customers that would of spent a lot of money.

My wife and I have enjoyed efes previously, the food is expensive but has usually always been good. But not this time, when I spend an astonishing best part of £80 on takeaway for 2, I do not expect to walk in 5 minutes early and be given food resting on top of a hotplate, it was clearly there far too long as all the meat was horribly dry, additionally we got the lamb chops which are very pricey, what we received was chicken wings sized overcooked and dry chops, honestly I feel ripped off big time, needless to say this will be the last time we eat from efes, I gave them a generous 2 stars just because their spices on the meat were as good as usual.

Absolutely amazing food and brilliant friendly service. The lamb in particular is incredible but I couldn’t fault anything. All the staff are so lovely and attentive too.

Good clean food and decent service. But have edited this review from.a 5 star to a 4 now due to the price. Its not worth the money anymore. Still great food but alot of money for a average looking restaurant

Fabulous food, quick efficient service. Lovely welcoming place to eat and drink. Didnt feel rushed

I went here with my friend for dinner. The service is outstanding with a friendly smile and nothing is too much trouble. The food is out of this world, I had lamb and the perfection it was cooked at is amazing. The food was so full of flavour! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with wood, dark oaks and vibrant coloured mosaic lights. It’s warm and welcoming. I’ve also been here alone and didn’t feel uncomfortable at all, so friendly and amazing. My favourite place to go!!!

Really loved the meal I had here. Great food and service. Reminded me of one of those very nice places near Marble Arch.

I cannot recommend eating here enough. Always very looked after, by one of my partner and I’s favourite waiters Neil! So caring and assertive to our needs. 100/10 for the service provided from Neil and the team. Hidden gem, and will return for both the service and the delicious food. Thank you Neil for another wonderful experience x

Another gorgeous evening of food at Efes and this time in the new restaurant in the town centre. Great service from everyone that interacted with us and fantastic food of course which always goes without saying. The decor is very relaxing and was not too noisy . We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and Efes made us feel really welcomed and special. Highly recommended, treat yourself!

Lovely family meal for 21st birthday celebration. Excellent food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Complimentary shot for the birthday boy and a sing song!

Such a lovely evening, always good food and efficient friendly service...Neil is excellent. Made a fuss of my husband's birthday too!

Visited their new restaurant on Portland road Saturday night and have to say that it is probably now the best restaurant in Worthing. The food, service and surrounding were all superb and the atmosphere a an authentic, full, bustling venue only added to the experience. We will definitely be back soon.

Great food & excellent service.

I went to the new one in Portland Road and wow ! The place looks amazing and the service and food matched it. I cannot wait to come back !

I would say best restaurant in Sussex, if not one of the best restaurants for money I've been too, the food is exceptional! I got for the mixed kebab. Also Neil, the waiter is one of the nicest blokes I've met

Excellent food and service and family friendly suitable for couples night out also. Good choice of menu suitable for vegetarian and vegan