Welcome to Effie’s Place Family Restaurant.
We know there are many dining choices - so thank you for choosing us today!
Our family has been serving West Hartford & the surrounding areas since the 60’s. We feel honored to serve you.
Starters
APPETIZER SAMPLER  CHICKEN GYRO Slices of seasoned chicken gyro meat 15
Chicken tenders, chicken wings, potato skins, mozzarella sticks 16
GARLIC BREAD With melted mozzarella cheese 7.50
BUTTERFLY BUFFALO SHRIMP  8 PCS. 15.75
FRENCH FRIES 5
CURLY FRIES 6
CHEESE FRIES 7
DISCO FRIES Cheddar & gravy 8.50
CHILI CHEESE FRIES 9.50
GREEK FRIES Hand cut chips with Greek seasonings & feta cheese 8.75
GREEK NACHOS Hand cut chips, topped with gyro meat, onions, olives,
tomatoes & feta, served with a side of tzatziki. 16
SPANAKOPITA A mixture of spinach & feta cheese wrapped in filo &
baked until golden brown 10
TIROPITA A delicate mixture of cheeses wrapped in filo & baked
until golden brown 10
GREEK SAMPLER Tiropita, spanakopita, hummus, pita, feta & olives 16
HUMMUS & PITA Our own served with warm pita wedges 10
ONION RINGS 7
CHICKEN TENDERS  4 PCS. 10 / 8 PCS. 13
BUFFALO TENDERS  CHICKEN SAGANAKI Tender chicken medallions in marinara sauce with
Boneless chicken tenders with spicy buffalo sauce 4 PCS. 10.50 / 8 PCS. 13.50
CHICKEN WINGS  8 PCS. 13.75
STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS  peppers, onions, black olives & feta cheese, served over pasta 26.50
Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs & mushroom  9.75
CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS 
Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs & crab morsels 13
MOZZARELLA STICKS 8.75
CHEESE QUESADILLA Warm tortilla filled with cheddar & jack cheeses
served with salsa & sour cream 12
add: grilled chicken  4 / grilled shrimp 7 / steak 6.50
POTATO SKINS Topped with bacon & cheddar cheese 8.75
EFFIE’S MEATBALLS & SAUCE Three house-made meatballs in our own
sauce topped with mozzarella cheese 12.50
Salads
Dressings: Homemade Greek, Homemade Blue Cheese add .50
1000 Island, Honey Mustard, Creamy Peppercorn, Low-fat Zinfandel Vinaigrette
SALAD ADD ONS: 8 oz Grilled Salmon  8.50 / Grilled Chicken  4.75
4 oz Steak 8.50 / Grilled Shrimp  10 / Falafel 7 / Burger 7 / Gyro Meat 6.50
GREEK SALAD Garden vegetables, feta cheese & black olives served
over our salad mix SM 10 / LG 13
BLACK & BLUE Blackened chicken breast, blue cheese crumbles, dried
cranberries, roasted walnuts served over our salad mix 16.50
SPINACH APPLE CHICKEN SALAD Grilled chicken breast atop fresh
spinach, garden vegetables, apple slices, & cheddar cheese 16.50
SPINACH SALAD Fresh spinach & garden vegetables topped with crumbled
bacon, cheddar cheese & boiled egg SM 11 / LG 15
CHEF SALAD Ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg & garden
vegetables, served over our salad mix 16
COBB SALAD Grilled chicken, feta, bacon, tomato, olives, egg, onion &
cucumber over our salad mix 17
CAESAR SALAD Crisp romaine, parmesan cheese & croutons with our
Caesar dressing SM 10.50 / LG 14
CAESAR OF ATHENS Greek marinated chicken, feta & olives, served over
our traditional Caesar salad, with tzatziki & pita 16
CHOP HOUSE SALAD Carrots, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons,
& cheddar cheese over our salad mix 14.75
STUFFED TOMATO Stuffed with your choice of tuna, egg or chicken salad,
served with potato salad & coleslaw 15
SALAD SAMPLER Scoops of chicken, tuna & egg salad, served with coleslaw
& potato salad 16
Effie’s offers gluten free options. We are not a gluten-free restaurant & cannot
ensure that cross contamination will never occur.
Please inform your server of any food allergies before ordering.
A Taste of Greece
BEEF GYRO Slices of seasoned beef gyro meat 15
PORK SOUVLAKI Pita Grilled, marinated pork medallions 15
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI Pita Grilled, marinated chicken medallions 15
Above served in a pita with chopped onions, lettuce, tomato & tzatziki sauce
Served with salad or fries
SPANAKOPITA A mixture of spinach, mushrooms, rice & feta cheese wrapped
in filo & baked golden brown, served with Greek salad 16
The following entrées are served with your choice of soup or salad
PORK SOUVLAKI PLATTER 
Pork kabobs served on a bed of rice with vegetables 22
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PLATTER Grilled marinated chicken medallions
served on a bed of rice with vegetables 22
MOUSSAKA Layers of eggplant with meat sauce, topped with a
bechamel sauce 23
FILO WRAPPED LAMB A mixture of tender lamb, vegetables, & feta cheese
wrapped in filo & baked golden brown 24
GREEK SAMPLER 
Lamb chops, moussaka, chicken souvlaki & vegetable 27
diced tomatoes, onions, black olives & feta cheese, served over pasta 23
SHRIMP SAGANAKI Tender shrimp in marinara sauce with diced tomatoes,
Pasta
Choice of Spaghetti, Shells, Penne, or Linguini. Gluten free pasta 3
EFFIE’S HOMEMADE MEATBALLS  SM 18 / LG 21
EFFIE’S HOMEMADE MEAT SAUCE  SM 18 / LG 21
EGGPLANT PARMESAN Breaded, fried golden brown, topped with marinara
sauce & mozzarella SM 17 / LG 21
FETA & GARLIC SAUCE White wine, olive oil & lemon juice, oregano, parsley &
black olives  SM 17 / LG 21
add: grilled chicken  4.50 / grilled shrimp  8
PRIMAVERA Fresh seasonal vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes & parmesan
cheese in a lemon, white wine, garlic sauce  SM 17 / LG 20.50
add: grilled chicken  4.50 / grilled shrimp  8
CREAMY PESTO SAUCE House made pesto, cream, mushrooms, & sun-dried
tomatoes  SM 18 / LG 22
add: grilled chicken  4.50 / grilled shrimp  8
VEAL PARMESAN House breaded veal cutlet, sautéed, topped with marinara
sauce & mozzarella SM 20 / LG 25
CHICKEN PARMESAN Battered & fried golden brown topped with marinara
sauce & mozzarella  SM 18 / LG 22
LASAGNA 
Layers & layers of wide noodles, our own meat sauce & cheeses 22
Soup or salad is served with large servings
Children’s Menu
For children 10 & under includes a small drink 8.50
SHELLS & MEATBALLS
MEATLOAF with mashed potatoes & vegetables
MAC & CHEESE
GRILLED CHICKEN with mashed potatoes & vegetables
PITA CHEESE PIZZA
Below children’s meals served with choice of French fries, apple sauce,
veggies, or side of mac & cheese
• GRILLED CHEESE • HOT DOG • CHICKEN TENDERS • HAMBURGER
There is a $3 surcharge for plate sharing. Substitutions may incur an additional charge.
Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish & eggs reduces the risk of
food borne illness.
Build-Your-Own Burger Classics & Effie’s Specialties
Served on a roll. Gluten free bread 3 Choice of potato salad, chips or coleslaw. Below Burgers can be done with our 6 oz fresh ground beef patty
Substitute: seasonal fruit 1.50, fries 2.75, curly fries or onion rings 3.25 or 8 oz special patty made with short rib, brisket & ground beef
served with fries. Substitute curly fries or onion rings 3
STEP 1 SELECT A BURGER STEP 2 TOP IT WITH: CLASSIC BURGER Fresh burger with American cheese, bacon,
6 OZ HAMBURGER 8 AMERICAN, SWISS, MOZZARELLA, lettuce, tomato, onion, served with fries 15 / 17
8 OZ SPECIAL BURGER 10 CHEDDAR, BLUE CHEESE 1.50 EACH
BBQ BURGER Bacon, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce & blue
(ground short rib, brisket & chuck) TOMATO, MUSHROOMS, ROASTED cheese crumbles 15 / 17
TURKEY BURGER (HOUSE MADE) 10 PEPPERS, SPINACH, ONIONS,
SAUERKRAUT 1.50 EACH GREEK BURGER Spinach & feta cheese 13 / 14.50
VEGGIE BURGER (HOUSE MADE) 10 MUSHROOM SWISS Sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese &
CAJUN SPICE, BBQ, HONEY MUSTARD,
FALAFEL BURGER (HOUSE MADE) 10 1000 ISLAND, TZAZIKI 1 EACH bacon 13.50 / 15.50
SALMON BURGER (HOUSE MADE) 10.50 AVOCADO, BACON, CHILI, FRIED EGG MEDITERRANEAN BURGER House made Falafel Patty with
3.25 EACH tzaziki sauce, lettuce, tomato & onion 16

Hot Dogs Just Like Mom’s

1/4 LB HOT DOG 8.50 Soup or salad is served with large meals
CHILI CHEDDAR DOG Chili & cheddar cheese 12 BAKED MEATLOAF Effie’s own recipe, topped with gravy, served with
mashed potato & vegetable SM 16.50 / LG 19
Classic Sandwiches LIVER & ONIONS 
Sautéed with onions, served with mashed potato & vegetable 18.50
Served on white, wheat, or rye bread. Gluten free bread 3 CHOPPED BEEF PEPPER STEAK Charbroiled, topped with roasted peppers &
Choice of potato salad, chips or coleslaw. gravy, served with mashed potato & vegetable 18
Substitute: seasonal fruit 1.50, fries 2.25, curly fries or onion rings 3 TURKEY DINNER Hand carved, house cooked turkey breast with stuffing,
TURKEY BREAST House cooked & hand sliced 10.50 cranberry sauce, mashed potato & vegetable S M 17.50 / LG 21
HAM & CHEESE Oven baked ham, sliced thin with American cheese 10.50 MAC-N-CHEESE 
PASTRAMI Grilled, extra lean, peppery pastrami sliced thin 12 Creamy cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs & baked in the oven 16.50
CORNED BEEF House cooked & sliced thin 12 CHICKEN TENDERS 
Fried golden brown & served with French fries & coleslaw 15
CHICKEN SALAD 9.50
EGG SALAD 9.50 CHICKEN MARSALA Sautéed in marsala wine sauce with garlic & fresh mush-
rooms, served over pasta SM 17 / LG 23
TUNA SALAD  10
BLT ON TOAST  9 CHICKEN PICCATA Sautéed with lemon, sherry, capers & black olives, served
with potato & vegetable SM 17 / LG 23
GRILLED CHEESE­ 8.75
 with Ham or Bacon ADD 3
CHICKEN DIJON Medallions of chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms,
sun-dried tomatoes, finished in a creamy Dijon sauce, served over pasta 
TRIPLE GRILLED CHEESE SM 18 / LG 23
 American, Swiss & cheddar cheese on Texas toast  10
GRILLED TERIYAKI PINEAPPLE CHICKEN Grilled & served with pineapple

Specialty Sandwiches rings, potato & vegetable SM 16.50 / LG 22

Served on white, wheat, or rye bread. Gluten free bread 3

Served with fries. Substitute: curly fries or onion rings 1.75
TURKEY & BACON CLUB  14.50
CHEESEBURGER & BACON CLUB 14.50
BAKED HAM & CHEESE CLUB 14
PASTRAMI & SWISS CLUB 14.50
Below served with choice of salad, fries or seasonal fruit.
Substitute: curly fries or onion rings 1.75
FALAFEL WRAP  Center cut, bone-in topped with mushrooms & marsala wine sauce 26
Home made falafel, with lettuce, tomato, red onion, hummus & tzatziki 14.50
REUBEN Choice of Corned Beef or Pastrami on grilled rye with Swiss cheese,
sauerkraut & 1000 Island dressing 14.75
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK Shaved sirloin grilled with peppers & onions,
topped with mozzarella cheese on a sub roll 15
CHICKEN PHILLY Strips of chicken grilled with peppers & onions, topped
with mozzarella cheese on a sub roll 15
TUNA MELT On grilled rye with American cheese 14
ALLYSON’S DELIGHT  BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP Three jumbo shrimp stuffed with seasoned
Open faced tuna melt on an English muffin with tomato & Swiss 14.50
TURKEY WRAP  BAKED SCROD Topped with butter & breadcrumbs, served with
Our house cooked turkey, with lettuce, tomato, avocado & mayonnaise 13.50
VEGGIE WRAP Crispy eggplant, spinach, roasted peppers, hummus & feta 14.50
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA Battered & fried golden brown, topped with
marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese, served on a roll 14.50
CALIFORNIA GRILLED CHICKEN Marinated grilled chicken breast served
on a roll with lettuce, tomato, avocado & chipotle mayo 14.50
FISH FILET Fresh scrod filet, battered & fried golden 14
Steaks & Chops
Steaks & chops served with potato, vegetable & your choice of soup or salad
8 OZ. NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 24
10 OZ. NEW YORK STRIP STEAK  27
 Make it surf-n-turf with two stuffed shrimp ADD 12
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS Marinated & grilled 28
10 OZ. FRENCH CUT PORK CHOP Center cut, bone-in 25
10 OZ. PORK CHOP MARSALA 
From the Sea
Soup or salad is served with large meals
FISH-N-CHIPS 
Battered & fried, served with coleslaw & homemade chips SM 18 / LG 23
BUTTERFLY SHRIMP Fried golden brown, served with fries & coleslaw 19
breadcrumbs & crab, served with rice & vegetable 29
potato & vegetable SM 18 / LG 22.50
FLOUNDER PICCATA Sautéed with lemon, white wine & garlic, topped
with capers & black olives, served with potato & vegetable SM 18 / LG 23
GRILLED SALMON Served with potato & vegetable 25
BAKED SCROD MEDITERRANEAN  Topped with chopped onions, peppers,
tomatoes & a creamy peppercorn sauce SM 18 / LG 23
FLOUNDER CASINO 
Bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, & crumbled bacon SM 18 / LG 23

Soups & Sides BAKED FLOUNDER Topped with seasoned breadcrumbs  SM 17 / LG 22

BOWL OF CHILI WITH CHEDDAR 9

CUP OF SOUP 4.75
SIDE SALAD 6
MASHED POTATO 5
Beer & Wine
BOWL OF SOUP 6.50 BAKED POTATO 5 BUDWEISER, BUD LIGHT 5.75 ROSÉ, PINOT GRIGIO,
HEINEKEN, SAM ADAMS 6 CHARDONNAY, MERLOT 9 / 30
JUMBO BOWL 10 POTATO SALAD 5
SPECIALTY BEER 8 PINOT NOIR,
TAKE OUT 6.50 COLESLAW 5 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 10.50 / 34
QUART TO-GO 10 VEGETABLE OF THE DAY 5.50 MIMOSA 10.50 GREEK RED 10.50 / 34
There is a $3 surcharge for plate sharing. Substitutions may incur an additional charge. SPECIALTY MIMOSA 11.50 GREEK WHITE 10.50 / 34
Effie’s offers gluten free options. We are not a gluten-free restaurant & MIMOSA FLIGHT 22
cannot ensure that cross contamination will never occur.
Please inform your server of any food allergies before ordering. Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish & eggs reduces the risk of
food borne illness.