A popular Worthing Turkish restaurant with generous charcoal-grilled food, warm table service and strong family appeal, though weekend noise, service-charge transparency and occasional inconsistency merit attention.
Efes Town Turkish Cuisine delivers strong food quality anchored by charcoal-grilled lamb and chicken that earn consistent praise from repeat diners, paired with attentive service that keeps the experience welcoming. Occasional preparation variance and modest space comfort prevent a higher grade, though the convenient town-centre location with beach proximity supports its loyal following.
Efes Town is a busy, welcoming Turkish dining room in Worthing town centre, close enough to the pier for a seaside lunch detour. Reviews paint a sociable scene: warm greetings, speedy drinks, an open grill and generous bread, dips and salad arriving before the main event. The room can become acoustically lively when full, but the overall first impression is polished and hospitable. The cooking is centered on traditional Turkish charcoal grilling rather than experimental cuisine. Chicken shish, Adana, lamb, meze and sharing platters are the reliable crowd-pleasers, with portions substantial enough to leave leftovers. Service is usually attentive and genuinely personal, although a minority report rushed table-clearing, uneven handling of complaints or unclear service-charge communication. The current menu also gives vegetarians and vegans plenty to work with, including hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, tabbouleh and an aubergine lunch main. Families are particularly well served: reviews mention children’s meals, large family groups and a successful meal for five under £100, while the menu’s grilled chicken, wings, chips, rice, bulgur, ice cream and inexpensive baklava offer familiar choices. Book for peak periods, and choose outdoor seating or an early visit if young diners or conversation are priorities.
Area vibe: Seafront provincial town with retail streets, civic buildings and coastal leisure.
Safety: Generally safe with decent evening footfall on main roads but quieter side streets after dark.
What's nearby: Near Worthing town centre, close to the seafront, shops, transport links and civic amenities.
The safest order combines Turkish meze with a charcoal grill classic, but the sharing options offer a different way to build the meal.
Timing matters here, because the lunch deal is notably cheaper while peak visits can bring noise, waits and less polished service.
The value case is strongest at lunch or with shared grills, while dinner can become noticeably more expensive once drinks and extras are added.