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 with the rice and onions! Those who have a butter allergy, no problem they use EVOO! Thank you to the owners and bartenders for taking care of my food allergies and making me feel so welcomed! Happy hour is pleasant for every age crowd. Their sangria (the outside bar is Shared with the Mexican place next door) was awesome! The mango mojito was awesome! They make yummy dirty martinis, upon request, I enjoyed mine with grey goose. 😘 Side note: Once 10pm strikes on Fridays it becomes a college club music scene where you no longer can hear your friends or date talking, the music was very club like, similar to spring break down in Miami. It would have been awesome to hear some traditional Arabic music but of course 99% of the crowd is not middle eastern. I will sure be back again ! Cheers!

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 due to being cut very small. However, our catering experience was not great - the trays of kebobs and shawarma were mostly filled with rice with a single layer of meat on the top and by no means could serve up to 10 people each. Beware of the catering prices, too - their EZCater site's pricing was nearly 50% cheaper, compared to what we were actually charged. Our suggestion to the management: please ensure that the prices on all of your websites match, to avoid startling your clients with an unexpectedly high bill.

Great food and a fun time

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!

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.

I have been eating here for 31 years. And when I bring my oldest daughter in, the owners remind her of how I would waddle in as the pregnancy grew. I would order 2 falafels .One for today and one for tomorrow. And no matter how much we eat, we always leave room for baklava. One of my favorite restaurants by far!

$23 for this dry chicken and raw veggies… you’ve got to be kidding me. Never again

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 food place. Ordered cheese fries, where the cheese was those square American cheese thrown on top and microwaved. Not returning back here ever.

This is my favorite restaurant and bar ever. I bring all my family and my friends here every time I am in New Jersey. And the staff are the best people ever. Can’t give this place enough compliments… 5 stars doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Great food, great drinks, nice setting, excellent service. Server, Santo, went above and beyond. Will def be back.

Just like every business, it starts with the owners. You can't find better, more caring and generous owners than Gus and Naji. Their heart and soul is truly in this restaurant. From the food and drink to the ambiance - Evelyns has it all. They probably have the best outside patio in all of New Brunswick - which makes it the perfect place to go when the weather is nice. Now for the food: just wow. It's as if my Lebanese grandmother is in the kitchen making it herself. Just fantastic. Not in the mood for Mediterranean food? They also allow you to order from their restaurant next door - Barca City! I highly recommend Evelyn's when you come to the New Brunswick area!

Great food always. I've frequented this restaurant over 30 years and the consistency of the food has always been excellent.

There's absolutely no way that there were any Middle Eastern chefs in the kitchen. The food was overpriced, bland (the highlight was the rice and that is pretty sad), and some was even store-bought (pita, Love Cake, possibly the hummus according to my husband). Very disappointed in this pre-Ramadan excursion. The staff was very friendly so they each get a star.

I got the chicken kabobs. The flavor was ok and the rice was good but the chicken was VERY tough and the pitas were so stale that my jaw still hurts the next day from chewing them! I'd give the food 2 stars, but the patio was nice setting.

The good: Service was great, the waitress exceeded my expectations. The really really bad: Ive never been to a worse restaurant in my life. The food didn’t only taste horrible but it wasn’t fresh at all and was 1000% prepared beforehand and reheated before it was served to me and my fiancé, as if we were beggars on the corner scavenging for food and not paying patrons of this so called restaurant! Never again!

was looking for something gluten free in the area, and for $9? can’t be beat (both were side orders)

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 place stays a secret.

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 you can make drinks doesn't make you a bartender. Having personality and showing some friendliness goes such a long way. You'll get better tips and clientele when you aren't rude and short with people. Do better at hiring staff.

First time ar Evelyn's and first time trying Lebanese. I had a great experience! The tabouli salad and shwarma are great!

We thought the food was great and the owner was very nice! Highly recommended if you like Middle Eastern, especially Lebanese, food!

My favorite place in the Brunswick area. As vegetarians we order so many things we need two tables. Soon the outside patio will be open and we will be there all the time. Very good waitstaff. You can order from the menu next door also.

One of the best lebanese restaurants available in the area. The waiters are very nice and friendly, so are the owners. The customer here is a king. You have access to tasty food, good ambience, an outdoor seated area with a bar in the middle for cocktails. Definitely recommend to go there whether it is for food or for drinks.

Don’t go here if your vegetarian. Falafels were dry and over fried, possibly double fried. Tubuli salad was super dry. Delivery of food was off and we were not even given basic utensils or napkins until we asked. Very basic food and not worth the price. Received our appetizer 5 min after all the entrees were received. It was a an expensive frustrating experience.

Wow. I do not usually write reviews for restaurants I've visited but this place has made me go out of my way--I would write an essay! Evelyns is a special place that offers an incredible dining experience you won't find anywhere else nearby. My husband and I have tried many of the 'go-to spots' that were recommended since we have recently moved to the area--this one was by far the best. It's a Lebanese mediterranean restaurant with a twist, where you can choose from either their menu or from the mexican restaurant next door. It was great being able to have our vegetarian-tabuli and shawarma with empanadas and an authentic quesadilla. My only regrets are that some of our food was overcooked/slightly rubbery. We didn't make a big deal of it as the food was still rather tasty, and the drinks definitely made up for it. What sets it apart is the outdoor section, which is adorned with beautiful flowers, elegant lighting and creates a relaxing atmosphere (there's only one other place like this in the area called 'stuffed your face' but it does not compare!). The staff is attentive and friendly, and the cocktails are absolutely amazing, with some standout options like the sangria and spicy marg. Even the doorman/security guard (it is also a bar, so be sure to bring ID!) strikes the perfect balance between being professional and polite, while also being intimidating; their presence adds a layer of security that allows you to relax and enjoy your meal, knowing that you're well-protected...The outdoor section is such a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city streets and noise that you almost forget you are in New Brunswick! If you're looking for a unique dining adventure, look no further. We will definitely be returning for happy hour... P.S. Shout-out to our server! I believe her name was Amie, she was very good about explaining the menu to us and made us feel very welcomed. We will absolutely be returning soon as a result!

Great food good atmosphere The outdoor area is beautiful