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Efes

4.4 (353 reviews)
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Location details

Zhiloy Dom, First of May St 4, Pavlodar, 140000, KZ

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Hours

Monday 12 PM to 2 AM
Tuesday 12 PM to 2 AM
Wednesday 12 PM to 2 AM
Thursday 12 PM to 2 AM
Friday 12 PM to 2 AM
Saturday 12 PM to 2 AM
Sunday 12 PM to 2 AM

About Efes

Efes is a restaurant in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, serving restaurant fare with a strong focus on shashlik and lamb dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the tasty food, especially the shashlik, the mixed shashlik platters, and meat-heavy lunch sets like the "Rыцарский обед". The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and sometimes romantic, with a spacious hall, a basement level, and a summer terrace mentioned in reviews. It offers dine-in and takeout, accepts reservations, and is priced at $$.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Halal food
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Frequently asked questions

What is Efes known for?

Efes is best known for shashlik, especially mixed shashlik platters that reviewers recommend for groups because they let people try several kinds at once. Lamb also comes up often, including meat-heavy lunch sets with bone-in lamb pieces, and the food is repeatedly described as very tasty.

What dishes are most recommended at Efes?

Reviewers most often highlight the shashlik, the assorted shashlik platter, lamb dishes, and the lunch set called "Rыцарский обед" with bone-in lamb pieces. Several comments also mention that the first courses are very tasty and that the restaurant serves good fresh beer alongside the meal.

What is the atmosphere like at Efes?

The atmosphere is described as cozy, casual, and comfortable, with a spacious dining room and a basement level that feels quiet and decorated in an old-style brick look. Reviews also mention a festive hall for celebrations and occasional disco or dance nights, so it can suit groups, parties, and dinner outings.

Is Efes good value?

Yes, reviewers call the pricing reasonable and say the value is good for the portion sizes and taste. One lunch set with multiple meat portions and a berry drink was noted at 1790 tenge, which supports the idea that Efes is a mid-priced $$ restaurant with solid value for meat-focused meals.

Does Efes have live music or other evening entertainment?

Yes, Efes lists live music, and reviews mention music on some evenings plus disco nights on certain days. That makes it a practical choice if you want dinner with drinks and some entertainment, especially in the main hall or for group celebrations.

Is the food at Efes halal?

Yes, Efes serves halal food.

Is Efes kid-friendly?

Yes, Efes is good for kids.

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