Evelyn's Restaurant & Bar

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, Evelyn's features a wide array of great Mediterranean selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients with something on the menu to please everyone. With an established reputation as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations, we offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.

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Background

Conveniently located in central New Brunswick, near NJ Transit and public parking next to historical Rutgers University. Popular for theatre and casual dining, Evelyn's offers a  wide selection of Mediterranean cuisine and international wine list. Moderately priced dishes in contemporary surrounding offering indoor and outdoor seating.
 
 
History

Founded 14 years ago catering to everyone from sophisticated to families with a friendly professional service. Remodeled 4 years ago with contemporary neo-classic style, offering comfortable seating in warm Mediterranean ambience.  Expanded recently to include an outdoor terrazzo style open air bar lounge for spacious entertaining and under the stars dining.
 
Welcome To Evelyn's!

A remarkable indoor/outdoor restaurant & bar. With a newly renovated indoor dining room, a lit glass bar top and French doors, the faux finish terra cotta walls gives the place a very warm Mediterranean feel.

The spacious outdoor area with an erected 20 seat bar is magnificent. A cedar wood deck fills the air with a very flavorful aroma that blends with the food and the spices will definitely open up your appetite. A centered pear tree and bamboo plants takes you on a journey and suddenly you feel you are somewhere in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, or wherever your imagination may take you. Evelyn's restaurant is owned by two brothers Gus and Naji Sleiman.  The vision was to transfer Evelyn's to a hot spot with great food, atmosphere and drinks while keeping it affordable to everyone.  keeping in mind the importance of great food and service, the restaurant underwent some serious renovations. The idea was to create one place with two great atmospheres: a restaurant with great food and a hot bar scene that married and complemented each other rather than clash with one another.
 
 
About our Chef

Chef Naji Kassouf graduated culinary school in the mid 80's from one of Lebanon's top culinary institutes. His main specialties were in Lebanese cuisine, but Naji K. is very creative in both French and Italian cuisine as well. He worked at some of the most reputable restaurants in Beirut like Al Dante which was rated by Travel and Leisure magazine as one of the best Italian restaurants in the Middle East.
 

Evelyn's is available for catering or for private parties.  Our professional chef and serving staff are available for all of your unique special events.  Whether it's a graduation, birthday, shower, or a corporate event, Evelyn's will provide you with the highest quality of hospitality.

Flexible menus with easy planning, make Evelyn's your perfect choice for all your important dates.

An international menu with creative recommendations allow you to make any event special.  An indoor/outdoor spacious dining area for open or private seating with neat and comfortable surroundings.

For all your inquiries please call 732-246 8792

or

Email us

catering@evelynsresaturant.com
 
 

Evelyn's Restaurant & Bar
45 Easton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ  08901

Phone: 732.246.8792
Fax: 732.246.1599
E-mail: catering@evelynsrestaurant.com
  • APPETIZERS

    • Tabouleh Salad

      Mixture of fresh parsley, tomatoes, onions and burgul wheat with a citrus olive oil dressing.5

      Fatush Salad

      Delicious salad with lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and toasted pita. 7

      Mediterranean Salad

      Fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, lemon and olive oil. 7

      Feta Cheese Salad

      Feta served with beets, lettuce, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. 7

      Artichoke Salad

      Served with tomatoes, lettuce, olives and a citrus mustard dressing. 7

      *add chicken to any salad * .3

      Meat Pie

      Served with yogurt. 5

      Spinach Pie

      Served with yogurt. 5

      Spinach

      Served with caramelized onions and fresh lemons. 5

      Baba Ghanoug

      Grilled eggplant blended with lemon tahini and garlic. 5

      Homus

      A blend of chickpeas, lemon and a touch of garlic. 5

      Grape Leaves

      Stuffed with ground beef, rice, and spices. 4.5

      Vegetarian Grape Leaves
      Stuffed with chickpeas, onions, rice and
      spices. 4.5


      Mjadra
      Lentils simmered with rice, onions and spices. 5

      Falafel (4 pieces)
      Mixture of chickpeas, Mediterranean herbs, spices and tahini sauce. 5

      Maza Plate
      Combination of tabouleh, homus and baba ghanoug. 10

      Mediterranean Sausage
      Sausages full of Mediterranean flavors and spices. 7

      Feta Cheese

      Served with extra virgin olive oil and thyme. 5

      Homus topped with Chicken, Shish or Shawarma.10
  • VEGETARIAN COMBINATION

    • Tabouleh, Homus, Vegetarian Grape Leaves. 10
      Falafel, Tabouleh, Homus. 10
      Falafel, Tabouleh, Baba Ghanoug. 10
      Tabouleh, Homus, Spinach Pie. 10

       

  • SANDWICHES (lunch only)

    • served on pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and sauce

      Falafel. 4.5          Kafta Kabab. 5             Chicken Gyro. 5
      Shawarma. 5     Shish Kabab. 5             Chicken Kabab. 5
      Gyro. 5         Lamb Shish Kabab. 5     BBQ Shish Kabab. 5
                              BBQ Chicken Kabab. 5

  • ENTREES

    • *served with rice and salad

      Mahamsa     

      Homus topped with spicy ground beef and onions. 10

      Grape Leaves, Chicken Homus. 14

      Baba Ghanoug
      Topped with flavored ground beef and onions . 10

      GyroPlate                                                                                                                 Crispy sliced gyro served on a salad with grilled pita bread and yogurt sauce. 10

      Chicken Gyro Plate. 12

      *Shawarma
      Tender beef marinated in a mixture of Middle Eastern spices. 15

      *Shish Kabab
      Flank steak flavored with a lemon thyme sauce. 16

      *Lamb Shish Kabab 

       Tender lamb marinated with garlic mint sauce grilled to perfection. 16

      *Kafta Kabab
      Ground sirloin mixed with onions, parsley and spices. 15

      *Chicken Kabab
      Grilled chunks of chicken breast marinated in a garlic lemon sauce. 15

      *Baked Kibbe
      Ground beef and burgul mixture stuffed with caramelized onions and pine nuts, served with yogurt. 15

      *Fish of the Day  

        Sautéed with a white wine lemon sauce. 18

      *Shrimp Mandarin
      Braised shrimp with a white wine lemon sauce. 17

      Giant Maza Plate
      Combination of Tabouleh, Homus, Baba ghanoug, Spinach pie, Falafel, and Vegetarian Grape Leaves. 22

       

      MEAT COMBINATIONS

       

      Kafta and Chicken. 17

      Chicken and Shish. 17
      Kafta and Shish. 17

      Evelyn’s Combination

      Chicken, Kafta and Shish. 19


      SIDE ORDERS

      Fries. 3
      Cheese Fries. 4
      Onion Rings. 3
      Mozzarella Sticks. 5

       

      BEVERAGES

      Lebanese Coffee. 3
      Coffee. 2
      Herbal Tea. 2
      Juices. 2
      Hot Chocolate. 2
      Soda. 2

  • BEVERAGES

    • Lebanese Coffee. 3
      Coffee. 2
      Herbal Tea. 2
      Juices. 2
      Hot Chocolate. 2
      Soda. 2
  • WINES

    • WHITE WINES

      Finca Flichman Chardonnay 2007 (Argentina)
      On the nose you have cinnamon and pineapple with a
      touch of vanilla with flowers of peach and tropical fruits.

      Chateau Kefraya La Dame Blanche 2006 (Lebanon)
      A delicious fruity wine, with floral aromas and a crisp finish.

      La Villa Pinot Grigio 2006 (Italy)
      Delightfully crisp, clean and refreshing with zingy notes
      of citrus, honeysuckle and minerals with a pleasant finish.

      Shoo Fly White Blend 2007 (Australia)
      Light, floral aromas with crisp fruit flavors.

      Coopers Creek Reisling 2007 (New Zealand)
      Light bodied and nicely balanced with aromas
      and flavors of gooseberry, grass and lemon.

      Ksara Blanc De Blancs 2006 (Lebanon)
      The very noble Sauvignon, Semillon, and Chardonnay
      constitutes the basis of this elegant and subtle wine.
      It is vatted for several months in French oak-wood
      casks before it is bottled.

       

      RED WINES

      Miguel Torres Santa Digna Merlot 2004 (Chile)
      Aromas of plum and blackberry jam mixed with spicy
      hints of vanilla and liquorice.

      Butterfield Station Shiraz 2005 (California)
      A delicious fruity wine with floral aromas and a crisp finish.

      Chateau Kefraya Les Breteches 2006 (Lebanon)
      A big full-bodied Cabernet blend with dark fruit and
      cedar notes on the palate.

      Parker station Pinot Noir 2005 (California)
      A medium-bodied Pinot with a sweet nose of smoke,
      berry and herbs followed by rich and sumptuous flavors.

      Massaya Classic 2004 (Lebanon)
      Fresh, clean nose with plenty of fruit and a
      touch of spice. Well balanced and aromatic.

      Bodegas Primicia 100% Tempranillo 2005 (Spain)
      A veritable fruit basket, filled with bright and juicy
      sweet cherry, red plum, raspberry and blueberry flavors
      nicely shaded by notes of smoke and spice.

      Ksara Reserve Du Couvent 2005(Lebanon)                                                                                                              Superbly balanced, this dark ruby wine from Cabernet
      Sauvignon, Syrah, and Carignan, it combines elegance with
      a lingering delicacy.

       

      WINE of the MONTH

      Special Selection
  • EVELYN'S DRINK LIST

    • Evelyn’s
      Signature Cocktails
      $10.00

      EVELYNTINI
      A refreshing concoction of Absolut Citron
      Chambord & fresh Lime Juice

      MIDNIGHT BERRY
      A fruity offering of Stoli Razberi, Creme de Cassis,
      Blue Curacao, Cranberry & fresh Lime Juice

      GOING NUTS
      A nutty combination of Stoli Vanil, Frangelico
      & Creme de Cacao

      BERRY CAIPIROSCA
      Grey Goose Le Citron, Triple Sec, Splash of
      Cranberry & Mascerated Berries

      EL DIABLO
      Sauza Tequila, Creme de Cassis, Ginger Ale

      CAIPRINHA
      Cachaca Rum, Sugar & Fresh Limes

      HEMINGWAY
      Fresh Lime, Mint Sprigs, Sugar & Bacardi
      (Choose a flavor)

      POLAR BEAR
      Ketel One Vodka, White Crème de Cacao, Cream

      WHITE COSMOPOLITAN
      Ketel One Citroen, Triple Sec & White Cranberry Juice

      WHITE RAZMOPOLITAN
      Stoli Razberi, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice
      & a splash of White Cranberry

      MEDITERRANEAN SUN
      A bold cocktail of Stoli Oranj, Cointreau
      & Grand Marnier

      CIROC N’ ROLL
      Ciroc Grape Vodka mixed with Red Bull
      & Orange Juice!!! DIVINE

      APPLELICIOUS
      Pucker up for this combination of
      Grey Goose La Vanille & Apple Pucker

       

      Evelyn’s
      Signature Martinis
      $10.00

      FLIRTINI
      Stoli Razberi, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Raspberries,
      topped with Champagne

      TARTINI
      Stoli Razberi, Chambord, Raspberry Puree
      & Fresh Lime

      GRANDE MARGARITA
      Sauza Conmemorativo, Cointreau, Grand
      Marnier, Orange Juice & Fresh Lime Juice

      PERFECT 10
      Stoli Vanil, Licor 43, Pineapple Juice & Fresh Lime

      TEQUILA COSMO
      Patron Tequila, Triple Sec, Cranberry & Lime Juices

      LYCHEE
      Bacardi Light, Lychee, Maraschino Liqueur
      & Fresh Lime Juice

      UPS
      Bacardi Light, Champagne, Honey & Fresh Lime Juice

      SNOW FLAKE
      Stoli Vanil, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur,
      White Chocolate & Cream

      KEY LIME MARTINI
      Stoli Vanil, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
      & Graham Cracker

      LEMONTINI
      Stoli Citros, Grenadine, Lemon Juice & Fresh Mint

      ENVY
      Grey Goose Vanilla, Chambord & Pineapple Juice
      with a Lemon Twist

      SUNSHINE
      Meyers Spiced Rum, Peach schnapps, Splash
      of Grenadine & Orange Juice

      BELLINI MARTINI
      A mix of Grey Goose L’Orange, Peach Schnapps and
      a splash of Pineapple Juice shaken and served
      with a Champagne Float

       

      Evelyn’s
      Champagne Cocktails
      $8.00

      THE SOPRANO
      Galliano & Champagne

      THE JAMES BOND
      Vodka, Sugar, Bitters & Champagne

      THE BLACK VELVET
      Guinness & Champagne

      THE DOUBLE TROUBLE
      Hard Lemonade & Champagne

      THE PARADISE
      Chambord & Champagne

      THE KIR ROYALE
      Creme de Cassis & Champagne

      THE BELLINI
      Peach Schnapps & Champagne

      THE MIMOSA
      Orange Juice & Champagne

      THE CHAMPAGNE DREAM
      Passion Fruit & Champagne


      Champagne Bottles

      MOET ROSE $75.00

      VEUVE CLIQUOT $75.00

      MOET WHITE STAR $65.00

      KORBEL $35.00

      MUMM 187ML $15.00

       


Menu items and pricing are subject to change.

Evelyn's Restaurant
45 Easton Avenue
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1830
732.246.8792


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