Reviews for Evelyn's Restaurant in New Brunswick, NJ
Nice outdoor seating. Ordered from both the Evelyn's menu (Lebanese) and the Barça City menu (Spanish). It's really cool that... you can get food from both. And you can get a falafel sandwich all day long. Can't wait to go back. Read more
First time here. Bartender myself of over 15 years and I run my own private bartending business. Husband is a GM of a... restaurant. Would never come back just based off the bartenders. Came here on Friday night. They're terrible. Just because youcan make drinks doesn't make you a bartender. Having personality and showing some friendliness goes such a long way. You'll getbetter tips and clientele when you aren't rude and short with people. Do better at hiring staff. Read more
First time ar Evelyn's and first time trying Lebanese. I had a great experience! The tabouli salad and shwarma are great!
We liked this restaurant. The back yard's garden-like ambiance is beautiful and very inviting during the summer. The food... quality and flavor were very good. We especially loved Hummus, Falafel (very crispy outside and moist inside) and babaganugh(thick, rich and flavorful) appetizers. Lamb Kebobs and Shawarma were juicy, while chicken kebobs were a bit dry, possibly dueto being cut very small. However, our catering experience was not great - the trays of kebobs and shawarma were mostly filledwith rice with a single layer of meat on the top and by no means could serve up to 10 people each. Beware of the cateringprices, too - their EZCater site's pricing was nearly 50% cheaper, compared to what we were actually charged. Our suggestion tothe management: please ensure that the prices on all of your websites match, to avoid startling your clients with anunexpectedly high bill. Read more
The hummus here brought back memories of my time in the Middle East. The Tabbouleh was fresh and tasty as well! I finished the... whole plate before I could snap a photo. The authentic Lebanese coffee and pastry were the perfect finish! Wish I live closer! Read more
This place is hands down delicious & awesome! A pear tree in their bar/garden patio outside seating! The food brought me back... to my time in Lebanon! Extremely authentic! The spinach pies are to die for! The baba is one of the best I’ve ever had!Don’t even need pita! I could have eaten it with a spoon! ???? The Tabbouli is amazing! The shawarma Amazing! Especially withthe rice and onions! Those who have a butter allergy, no problem they use EVOO! Thank you to the owners and bartenders fortaking care of my food allergies and making me feel so welcomed! Happy hour is pleasant for every age crowd. Their sangria (theoutside bar is Shared with the Mexican place next door) was awesome! The mango mojito was awesome! They make yummy dirtymartinis, upon request, I enjoyed mine with grey goose. ???? Side note: Once 10pm strikes on Fridays it becomes a college clubmusic scene where you no longer can hear your friends or date talking, the music was very club like, similar to spring breakdown in Miami. It would have been awesome to hear some traditional Arabic music but of course 99% of the crowd is not middleeastern. I will sure be back again ! Cheers! Read more
Wouldn't recommend this place. Food was on the saltier side and dry. For the price being charged, the food is not up to the par.... Also, food was served on disposable paper plates and flimsy plastic utensils were provided that you get in a cheap fast foodplace. Ordered cheese fries, where the cheese was those square American cheese thrown on top and microwaved. Not returning backhere ever. Read more
Love sitting out on the back patio, you have a choice of menus with here and Barca next door. Food from both restaurants are... high quality. This place is a hidden gem. Nothing fancy just high quality food and a patio. Selfishly almost hope this placestays a secret. Read more