Efes BBQ in Central Bedfordshire

Amazing place with a nice ambience. The food was tasty and the best part was the staff. They were very polite which levelled up the experience. Thank You.

Yesturday long waiting time ... 50 min for one drink was to much!!Atmosphere was great full with people the food is delicious... just no management in place for organizing..

Absolutely overrated place. Wouldn’t go there again.

Good experience ,tasty food and good service

We went to Efes BBQ restaurant with my husband, we liked it very much, the food was super, the atmosphere was very nice,at the same time the service was very good quality, I recommend everyone to go and try Efes BBQ restaurant once…🙏😘😘😘

Tremendous excellent service Very high quality meats awesome atmosphere We went with my family We were very pleased Thank you very much We recommend it to everyone

The food is fab. Best Turkish food I have ever had. We come here often and have not been disappointed ever. . It is little more dear that local restaurants but so worth it as the quality of food is superb. I will highly recommend it

It was wonderful experience Visiting This Place. Went with my Work colleagues and had Amazing Time. Food and Service are The plus point in this restaurant. This place is at Top in my List Now…. See you soon again Efes ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

So lovely friendly customer service more than family dining place recommend to everyone

Great food, service was ok, avoid peak times very busy

Me and some friend went for a birthday there were 15 of us and had a great meal and a great server would definitely recommend to people to go down and try it out as well as a great meal the price was justified by the quality of the food and staff as well as the atmosphere

Went there few days ago with a couple friends. Had a great time, amazing food and good atmosphere and incredible value for money. Employees very welcoming and entertaining would definitely go again and recommend paying a visit.

I’ve been there twice, staff is lovely, the food is great and big portions, lovely atmosphere. Would love for them to serve Turkish delight after meal 😜

Absolutely gutted, came here 2 years ago and it was great, Well fast forward to Today it was absolutely rubbish, service was dire quality of food was even worse but the portion sizes was Embarrassing for the money paid, Ordered the large ADANA kebab and it was so small god knows what the medium whould of been, no side salad no veg, no cracked wheat, a small slither of bread size of a finger the rice was straight out of a uncle Ben's pack and you could count the chips on one hand. The service was dire and whenever we called the waiter it would turn into a argument for some simple service or to correct the order. I would be embarrassed to run a place like this or recommend it to anyone. Obviously a scam as no business person would hold their head up high and be proud of this place. Better places to go nearby with better value and service as well, Do not book this place unless you want a rubbish dining experience. Anyone with any real dining knowledge should avoid this place and if the owner is worth their salt should reply to this post explaining what's gone wrong.

Here’s the harshest possible review based on your input: “Worst Experience in Dunstable – Absolute Disaster from Start to Finish” If I could give negative stars, I would. This is, hands down, the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. I decided to host 25 clients at this place, expecting at least a basic level of professionalism, but what I got was utter embarrassment. Let’s start with the staff—rude, unprofessional, and completely uninterested in providing service. From the moment we walked in, it was clear they had no clue how to handle a group booking. I went to the restaurant 2 hours before with every single order, labeled with names, starters, and mains, to make things easier for them, but they still managed to screw it up. Orders were wrong, delayed, or swimming in oil. The food? A total joke. Plain rice with absolutely no seasoning—I could have cooked better at home in my sleep. One of my clients had to send their meal back because it was literally drenched in oil. She didn’t even want anything else because the place had already ruined her appetite. Lamb and rice? I’ve had more flavor and effort in a microwave meal from the corner shop. When I tried to give constructive feedback, the waiter had the nerve to get upset, as if I wasn’t justified in pointing out their failures. The service charge? An absolute scam. You’d get better service from a vending machine. And let’s talk about the atmosphere—falling apart, dirty, and depressing. This place has no business calling itself a restaurant. I even joked that McDonald’s gives you more value for your money, and honestly, I wasn’t kidding. The food there would have been an upgrade compared to the bland, oily disaster they served here. In short, avoid this place at all costs. It’s not just bad—it’s a complete waste of time, money, and energy. For a group booking, they proved they couldn’t handle even the basics of hospitality. Never again. Final Verdict: If you’re looking to ruin your evening and embarrass yourself in front of guests, this is the place for you. For everyone else, save your money and sanity. Dunstable deserves better than this.

Amaazing food! The whole experience from start to finish is great waitress is always so friendly and kind. It is expensive but it is worth it. Best Turkish food and desserts are fabulous. The interior patterns are wonderful and make me feel special.

So where do we start? The restaurant itself is nice inside however, can be a trap. Now it says is Turkish right??? But run by Indian nationals... Prices ....well very very high , a mixed kebab with rice ( instead of the fries I ordered) is 39 pounds ! yes , you heard me ! Then the waiters forgets about you and goes to their favourite clients and when you try to ask them something , they will tell you off. The waiters , again mixing orders or bringing someone else to take your order cause....they cannot remember what you ordered! The total bill for two people , higher than London , very close to Florida US! Also do not forget the service charge of 15 pounds! When challenged, the waiter looked at us and said " well that's mandatory and you have to pay!" Definitely a trap , do not recommend!

Today I went to Efes for my Son's Birthday party...We were 25 people and had a great time there. Service was very warm and welcoming. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They were very attentive and they knew thr job very well. Food was amazing and delicious🤤 Hat's off to the Chefs.....They serve sizzling Hot food to you and no need to wait long for food. No more to say about Food. Its always the best !! ☺️ They do have cocktails and Mocktails, Served decorated and Presentable. No complaints !! A nice collection of Desserts.... We will definitely visit again soon.... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ❤️❤️❤️

It was poor service in general. Food was not testy. There were many workers walking around the restaurant but no one cared about the guests. I ordered King Efes Special for 4 and I was hopping that what can go wrong with it, but the meat was full with fat and the portion was enough for 2, not 4 people. The drink were always delivered late and not accurate. The atmosphere was not friendly and welcoming. I don’t see myself ever going back there again.

Here’s a more concise and elegant version: This used to be my favorite Turkish restaurant, but my recent visit was disappointing. Portion sizes have shrunk, quality has dropped, and to top it off, a £25 service charge was added without prior notice. They falsely claimed it was mandatory by law, which it isn’t, leaving a bad impression. Paying over £185 for three people felt unjustified for a meal that no longer lived up to its reputation.

My sole reasoning for giving them a 3* is the price, sharing platter for the starters (MEZZE) & sharing platter for 4-6 people (MAINS). Effes BBQ 3 years ago was the best Turkish restaurant in my humble opinion. When you got a sharing platter starters it would be sharing! It was full of delicious starters. Now I would say they just dotted with a large spoon cold / hot starters on a large plate & labelled it, “sharing”. For the price, sorry not worth it at all. They never did this a few years ago. A few years ago sharing would mean SHARING. As prices go up, from time to time, that is understandable. But paying for dotted starters is not something that’s acceptable. Now mains! For the price again, not worth it at all. The quality of the food amazing, I can never dispute that, but the quantity for what you’re paying no yes! I recently went to another restaurant out of Luton/ Dunstable & the price difference for the amount of food for X amount of people definitely made me think something isn’t right. The maths is not mathing. 🙄 Turkish tea is 10/1000000 cannot complain, always full of flavour & tastes sooo amazing. The waiters / staff are always so welcoming & kind & so good, but what lets Effes down is the portion size & the price that goes with it. Our bill was a hefty one, but next time I think instead of sharing platters it would be better to get individual meals instead. I would still recommend this dining place, I cannot fault them in quality!

This was a really nice place to visit. Manny and Dhruv were really helpful to me when i visited.

The service was great. Our request was attended to

Everything great,friendly staff,fresh,tasty food,fast,prompt service!All in all great

Manny and drew were amazing staff. I will definitely be back

Food was really nice and service was good but the price is ridiculously expensive for what you get

The food was very nice, tasty and well cooked. The table service very poor. They didn’t bring our drinks and when we reminded the waiter he brought it with very bad manners. A bit pricey for the poor service and the poor attention from the waiter.

Highly recommend the King Effes platter, food & service is always excellent

Very nice ambiance with so delicious food Staff is very friendly Must recommend

Overall, it was a delightful dining experience. The ambiance, service, and food all exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a special dinner.

Very expensive and pretty low quality in my opinion. The reputation didn't match the experience or the food. service was poor all round. I don't know why there is hype around this place, seems a trendy phase for this type of food but unless you're willing to pay shed loads the food wasn't all that good.

The restaurant is amazing. I loved the interior. When it comes to food . Aww its delicious 😋.

Amazing Experience in Effes Food was good and amazing 😍 Environment is so Good 🫰🏻

Nice food and excellent service

Delicious food and nice experience

Lovely food reasonable price and friendly service

Nice food excellent service really i enjoyed it.

I ordered 3x shish plus I tub of humour and was charged £76 its cheaper to buy a kebab in Central London.

I came in 2021 first for my birthday and it was absolutely brilliant place and me and my wife really enjoyed. Lately I was told by many of my family and friends this place gone downhill. Today me and wife came here for my birthday angain. Me and wife were really disappointed with really slow and dead service and atmosphere was like a funeral. I will not be coming here any time very soon. Neither not be recommending to any one. It’s shame this place was really nice and see it go downhill.

Lovely place to eat food was really nice and the staff are very friendly

Lovely place but, price to food ratio was ridiculous, too little food and when it came it tasted off, was very annoyed to learn that service charge was Mandatory as opposed to be optional

Lovely food cooked fresh to order . Slightly pricey but ok

Been here several times but never actually reviewed. So based on my most recent visit I've given 3stars. I ordered the lamb chops with chips however I received rice and cous cous - waiter did kindly give a portion of chips. Unfortunately, the chips were a shambles - undercooked, super dry and hard to swallow. They provide the table with a tray of chilli and garlic sauce but a very stingy amount asked for another tray which took some time. Rice and cous cous was mid, quite tasteless but nice with some sauce. Lamb chops were very tasty - tender, fatty and succulent. Some pieces were a bit chewy but overall lamb chops were delicious. Taking everything into account, place is quite over priced but worth a visit in my opinion.

Excellent food. However a non-discretionary 12.5% was added to all bills despite us all ordering from the bar! Seriously?!

Very good food, great service, nice people. I highly recommend it

This place has gone so downhill! We paid 60 quid for nothing! Chicken was dry, they give you much smaller portions of salad and bread. No real flavour. Service was so bad that even the server agreed the service charge should be removed. Not offered baklava at the end. Save your money, this place used to be quality but is now a real rip off!

We decided to come to this restaurant for a friends 18th birthday. We were all really exited to come out here as we had heard good things about this place. When we arrived we had a little wait until we were seated. I immediately noticed the fact a wedding was going on and children were running around. I understand that is not their fault but it starting messing up our experience there as they kept grabbing our chairs and running around us. The server brought out complimentary bread and left. Once we finished it he brought out drinks but forgot one. We waited 10 minutes for it and it still wasn’t brought out. I had to ask him where my friends drink was and it came out a couple minutes later. He then brought our food out not cleaning the table and also forgetting someone’s food. We didn’t have to ask this time but we did have to wait another 10 minutes. When we went to the bathroom the females bathroom looked trashed there was no toilet paper and there was empty toilet rolls in the sink. It’s look disgusting. When we went back to the table and everyone was finished they still hadn’t cleared any dirty plates but were clearing others dirty plates of other tables. We asked for a water before leaving and they forgot to give us the water until we asked. When we went to leave they tried to charge us £20 service charge. So when we went to ask them to take it off they said they can’t and it’s “owners rules” that we have to pay. So they kept trying to get it off as we didn’t have much service at all and they split the bill. Once paying the bill they went to go and sort out the service charge where we shortly found out the put the service charge in our split bills without telling us. I am honestly so upset because we were all really happy to come here to eat and our experience got ruined.

I recommend this restaurant with an excellent atmosphere and a delicious dinner

excellent staff, perfect place and wonderful atmosphere

Lovely restaraunt,great food,helpful,polite and friendly staff always happy and prepared to go the extra mile for customer satisfaction would highly recommend to anyone . Thanks Guys 5*****

Amazing family run business!! Customer service is exceptional and nothing is too much trouble. Food was outstanding and great value for money. Would recommend this place a thousand times over !!

Me and my friends celebrate my wife birthday. We got the king Efes and mixed Mezze this is my 5th visit. We had Excellent time, the staff were friendly and service was 10/10 I would like to thank to Efes staff my wife had best birthday and she enjoyed. The food was delicious and honesty food service was very good. I cannot wait to go back.

Very disappointed with the service; it was slow and unorganised despite having made a group booking for 11 people. The portion sizes were also very minimal compared to the price tag. Won’t be going back there again.

Visited yesterday with my wife for her birthday dinner.Lamb chops at efes BBQ was perfectly seasoned and delicious, while Efes BBQ Chicken was equally flavorful. The barman's cooperation and attentive service enhanced the overall dining experience. A fantastic spot for a memorable meal with outstanding dishes and service. Highly recommended!

Great food and quick friendly service.

The service was bad , they didn’t clear the table and come check up on our table too see if everything is alright . After that we tired to decline service charge as it was poor and my friends got into a dispute with the owner and turns out everyone had to pay service charge separately as we were all paying separately which is not okay considering we were not impressed with the service. (FYI we paid way more than the initial service charge on the bill ) by law in the uk service charge is optional and they said It was mandatory that we paid which is messed up because why am I going to pay for a service that wasn’t good. I would not recommend this place to go out to eat as the service is completely unacceptable and the owner and some of the waiters were not nice!. Also prices have gone up heavily since the last time I went and portion sizes have gotten significantly smaller.

The food was tasty, expensive though and the service we got was very bad, slow, forgot some of the food we ordered, never checked on during visit, never asked if we wanted any other food, didn’t clear table when we asked for more bread and sauce as well as “compulsory service charge” where employees refused to hear us out about bad service offered.

I use to go to this place as my go to. Went recently unfortunately the portion size has decreased significantly and the quality isn’t as good as before Then came the bill it had service charge that they said was mandatory. By law service charge is optional. They said people who don’t want to pay service charge were told to leave but this never happened to us and we were told at the end. No one told us it was mandatory to pay service charge before seating us. They told us it’s law we have to pay service charge when this isn’t the case This has left a bad impression of the restaurant which is unfortunate as they were the best Turkish restaurant

It is good food and friendly staff.The food especially the meat and the bread tastes good. The rest of the stuff was OK. The staff were friendly but service was slow. I think the prices and service charge are a bit higher for what they deliver for both. It was recommended by colleagues but I am a little underwhelmed. I would say it is good food for the area but I wouldn’t rate it over Green Lanes in London and MK in terms of price, flavour and service.

The staff were friendly, especially a kind waiter in a white shirt who offered me tea and baklava while I waited. The food was delicious and well-packed. Highly recommend!

The lady that served us was not professional at all talking bad about her colleagues with us even so we didn't know her.

So today we went to celebrate an anniversary. 7 people Ordered our food we ordered 2 Greek salads one without tomatoes We got one but the other was a green salad. So we told them and they bought us another. Which was again incorrect but the 13 year old who was waiting was too hungry to wait again so ate it They got my starter wrong as well. They then served a lamb moussaka that I nearly broke my tooth on it was rock hard around the edge So I sent this back 10 minutes and nothing So I asked what was happening and he was “oh did you want another” Well yes coz I’m hungry! Waited to then be told the whole batch was the same! Basically the chef overcooked it! From what I did taste it was dry and tasted reheated and not actually fresh or cooked that day! At that point I was just wanting to go home as the whole table had finished there food and I had nothing I then said I’m going home hungry and rather than apologise he said I should have ordered something else Which I could have but the place is I’ve priced £25 for hard moussaka and the portion was small So I didn’t want to The food that was correct and not hard was quite nice according to those who ate it but all agreed way over priced I won’t be going again! I do however recommend going to Savci in stopsley. Much nicer, better portions, better food and definitely better service. The people are much friendlier. Also checked them out as a company and they only have a 3 star hygiene rating! Not great

The ambiance is described as welcoming and family-friendly, making it an excellent choice for dining with friends and family. The restaurant operates daily from noon to 11 PM, providing ample opportunity to enjoy their offerings at various times throughout the day​. Many reviewers appreciate the traditional Turkish style of the food, highlighting the authentic flavors and the attentive service provided by the staff. The menu includes a variety of meze and main dishes that cater to different tastes and preferences​.

This was our go to kebab place, but won’t be coming here again. The online prices they advertise aren’t correct, as they’ve increased their prices, and have a new menu. A mixed starter, 2 kebabs and 2 drinks each, £85!

Food is decent , nothing that you prob have not eaten before , better then calabria in houghton regis for sure . A bit too much noise with all the music blasting but other than that ok

Except they charged me a coffee which they run out and double charge on a drink conveniently and prices higher than Central London, rest is just perfect. Good food and good service as usual. Double charge Table No: B-3, Date:04-05-2024. Time 19.17, No49 Find that dream walker!

The food was delicious portion sized for an average person. The atmosphere was lively overall the customer service was fantastic being served promptly it was a fine dining experience.

Over priced , ordered the platter for 4-5 people barely enough food apart from bread and dips , tiny amount of salad for five people …left hungry disappointing

This was my 3rd or 4th time, and consistency is the name of the game. Food like last time tasted great, freshly prepared. Kebabs were amazing. My 6 year old is a fussy eater, and even she finished her wings plate.

It's definitely not a fine dining experience. Very loud, very busy and food just okay. Came for a birthday celebration but so loud we couldn't chat or speak to each other. Service was slow, and they brought up the main course whilst our plates from starters were still on the table. The food was bland and boring and very overpriced. It's cheaper in London and better quality meat. A lot of mine was gristle.

the starters were better than the mains, the service was okay, and we were promptly seated, and served quickly.

Easily the best Turkish restaurant in Dunstable

Good environment, nice staff. The food is nice

This restaurant has great food, drinks and an amazing atmosphere. Would recommend very highly to anyone who likes Turkish food and cuisine. Our group had several different dishes all which looked and tasted great. If you have a spare night go to this restaurant you will not be disappointed

Very nice food and everything fresh

Big and good looking restaurant ( only the bathrooms need more attention) . Loved the food and the atmosphere ( having music is a big like for me ).

Nice place with good food. Would defo recommend 👌

As,always the food is amazing. The staff are attentive and the atmosphere has the buzz of families coming together.

Had the lamb shish with yogurt. lamb shish tasted great but it was swimming in tomato juice. just way too much tomato on the dish. Service was dreadful. got a drink when we first arrived and the only time we saw staff after that was when they brought the food order. felt very expensive for what was a very underwhelming meal.

Was there at 6pm on a Tuesday evening, within the hour the place was very busy. Parties were of all age groups.

The food was excellent, especially the starters. Friendly service. It's a large venue, with plenty of seating. The only downside we were by the door and I would recommend is that during the winner months don't have a table close to the door.

Stopped here for food and have to say we were very pleased. The flavour off the food was amazing. Nice to see the plates come out with two kind of rices. The meat was cooked to perfection and even the bread was full of flavour. Highly recommended

Really bad night. Music was SO loud with Irish music being played at an event in another room shielded by a curtain, people were leaving and we wished we had too. Service was so chaotic, I felt sorry for the people serving as they got confused with people's orders but they were nice hence the extra star. Food is so overpriced for what it is too. Won't be returning.

A quick stop off for lunch . Restaurant wasn't busy so service was quick. Always go 4 the chicken princess dish here as I love it . I should really venture out more and try something different. Never had a bad meal here. Our Turkish go to every time. Yum

Nice food, reasonably priced, good atmosphere. Left happy and full stomachs. Will visit again soon.

The only good thing about here is the food, though then again for the price it may not be actually worth it! It's good to see a restaurant full, but tonight was ridiculous, it was seriously over booked. Loud music, and staff were pretty much none existent, it took us three times in asking for us to get the bill, also the wait between food and getting drinks was ridiculously long! If you can, I would get a takeaway but not done in again that's for sure.

the staff is very nice and the food excellent. I recommend with love

Food was very nice, if you're like me do ask for the food to be charred. That's one thing I like about barbecued meat and the only small letdown that it wasn't. Otherwise, food was top notch. Meat very succulent and tasty. Ambience is nice. They has a highchair for the baby. For Dunstable I thought it was pricey, much closer to London prices. Came again and there was a private party with really loud music. Was not happy.

The dishes were tasty but for a Turkish restaurant, there’s wasn’t anything specific apart from the food. We had Romanian/ Albanian and Russian music( which was way too loud to even hear your thoughts)but nothing Turkish. The staff were running around like flies and it was a very loud and tense experience. Not relaxing at all. We stayed for 1.5 hours and come out with a headache. Shame as the food and aesthetics is really good.

Me and my husband went this evening for an early valentine's meal , food and service was faultless, would definitely recommend

Amazing place to eat out. They do serve alcohol for the poeple need to know. Food was fantastic and great service.

Lovely food and great staff! Been here many times and will definitely keep on coming

Disappointed with service. Food mediocre. Had to ask for garlic and chilli sauce after meals had arrived. 3 adults ordered 3 meals however only received 1 small bowl of salad.

Beyond perfection loved it family budget

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Amazing ,everything was excellent!!!💯😍

Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere. Really busy during weekends , food always fresh and extremely tasty. Will definitely return.

This restaurant is really worth a visit. Really good atmosphere

Yummy food... wonderful service. You can see everything being cooked Infront of you