Starters
APPETIZER SAMPLER 
Chicken tenders, chicken wings, potato skins, mozzarella sticks 14.50
GARLIC BREAD With melted mozzarella cheese 6.75
BUTTERFLY BUFFALO SHRIMP 12.50
FRENCH FRIES 4.25
CURLY FRIES 5.25
CHEESE FRIES 6.25
DISCO FRIES Cheddar & gravy 7.50
CHILI CHEESE FRIES 8
GREEK FRIES Hand cut chips with Greek seasonings & feta cheese 7
GREEK NACHOS Hand cut chips, topped with gyro meat, onions, olives,
tomatoes & feta, served with a side of tzatziki. 14
SPANAKOPITA A mixture of spinach & feta cheese wrapped in filo &
baked until golden brown 8.25
TIROPITA A delicate mixture of cheeses wrapped in filo & baked
until golden brown 8.25
GREEK SAMPLER Tiropita, spanakopita, hummus, pita, feta & olives 14
ONION RINGS 6.75
CHICKEN TENDERS 4 PCS. 8.50 / 8 PCS. 11.50
BUFFALO TENDERS 
Boneless chicken tenders with spicy buffalo sauce 4 PCS. 8.50 / 8 PCS. 11.50
CHICKEN WINGS 6 PCS. 9 / 1 2 PCS. 14.25
HUMMUS & PITA Our own served with warm pita wedges 9
STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS 
Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs & mushroom  8.75
CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS 
Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs & crab morsels 11
MOZZARELLA STICKS 7.50
CHEESE QUESADILLA Warm tortilla filled with cheddar & jack cheeses
served with salsa & sour cream 11
add: grilled chicken 4 / grilled shrimp 7 / steak 6.50
POTATO SKINS Topped with bacon & cheddar cheese 8
EFFIE’S MEATBALLS & SAUCE Three house-made meatballs in our own
sauce topped with mozzarella cheese 10
Salads
Dressings: Homemade Greek, homemade Blue Cheese add .50
1000 Island, Honey Mustard, Creamy Peppercorn, Low-fat Zinfandel Vinaigrette
GREEK SALAD Garden vegetables, feta cheese & black olives served
over our salad mix SM 9 / LG 11.75
add: grilled chicken 4 / grilled shrimp 7 / gyro meat 4.50 / steak 6.50
BLACK & BLUE Blackened chicken breast, blue cheese crumbles, dried
cranberries, roasted walnuts served over our salad mix 15
SPINACH APPLE CHICKEN SALAD Grilled chicken breast atop fresh
spinach, garden vegetables, apple slices, & cheddar cheese 15
SPINACH SALAD Fresh spinach & garden vegetables topped with crumbled
bacon, cheddar cheese & boiled egg SM 9.75 / LG 13.75
CHEF SALAD Ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg & garden
vegetables, served over our salad mix 14.50
COBB SALAD Grilled chicken, feta, bacon, tomato, olives, egg, onion &
cucumber over our salad mix 15
CAESAR SALAD Crisp romaine, parmesan cheese & croutons with our
Caesar dressing SM 9.75 / LG 12.75
add: grilled chicken 4 / grilled shrimp 7 / gyro meat 4.50 / steak 6.50
CAESAR OF ATHENS Greek marinated chicken, feta & olives, served over
our traditional Caesar salad, with tzatziki & pita 14.50
CHOP HOUSE SALAD Carrots, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons,
& cheddar cheese over our salad mix 14
STUFFED TOMATO Stuffed with your choice of tuna, egg or chicken salad,
served with potato salad & coleslaw 13.75
SALAD SAMPLER Scoops of chicken, tuna & egg salad, served with coleslaw
& potato salad 15
A Taste of Greece
CHICKEN GYRO Slices of seasoned chicken gyro meat 14
BEEF GYRO Slices of seasoned beef gyro meat 14
PORK SOUVLAKI Pita Grilled, marinated pork medallions 14
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI Pita Grilled, marinated chicken medallions 14
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 14
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 20
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PLATTER Grilled marinated chicken medallions
served on a bed of rice with vegetables 20
MOUSSAKA Layers of eggplant & potato with meat sauce, topped with a
bechamel sauce 20
FILO WRAPPED LAMB A mixture of tender lamb, vegetables, & feta cheese
wrapped in filo & baked golden brown 22
GREEK SAMPLER 
Lamb chops, moussaka, chicken souvlaki & vegetable 24
CHICKEN SAGANAKI Tender chicken medallions in marinara sauce with
diced tomatoes, onions, black olives & feta cheese, served over pasta 21.50
SHRIMP SAGANAKI Tender shrimp in marinara sauce with diced tomatoes,
peppers, onions, black olives & feta cheese, served over pasta 24
Pasta
Choice of Spaghetti, Shells, Penne, or Linguini. Gluten free pasta 3
EFFIE’S HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
SM 15 / LG 19
EFFIE’S HOMEMADE MEAT SAUCE
SM 15 / LG 19
EGGPLANT PARMESAN Breaded, fried golden brown, topped with marinara
sauce & mozzarella SM 15 / LG 19
FETA & GARLIC SAUCE White wine, olive oil & lemon juice, oregano, parsley &
black olives  SM 15 / LG 19
add: grilled chicken 4 / grilled shrimp 7
PRIMAVERA Fresh seasonal vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes & parmesan
cheese in a lemon, white wine, garlic sauce  SM 15 / LG 19
add: grilled chicken 4 / grilled shrimp 7
CREAMY PESTO SAUCE House made pesto, cream, mushrooms, & sun-dried
tomatoes  SM 16 / LG 20
add: grilled chicken 4 / grilled shrimp 7
VEAL PARMESAN House breaded veal cutlet, sautéed, topped with marinara
sauce & mozzarella SM 17 / LG 22.50
CHICKEN PARMESAN Battered & fried golden brown topped with marinara
sauce & mozzarella  SM 15.50 / LG 21
LASAGNA 
Layers & layers of wide noodles, our own meat sauce & cheeses 20
Soup or salad is served with large servings.
Children’s Menu
For children 10 & under includes a small drink 7.75
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
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.
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 the West Hartford & surrounding areas since the 60’s. We feel honored to serve you during these strange & trying times.
There is a $2 surcharge for plate sharing. Substitutions may incur an additional charge.
Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish & eggs reduces the risk of
food borne illness.
Hot Dogs
1/4 LB HOT DOG 7.50
CHILI CHEDDAR DOG Chili & cheddar cheese 12
Classic Sandwiches
Served on white, wheat, or rye bread, gluten free 2, with choice of potato
salad, chips or coleslaw. Substitute: seasonal fruit 1, fries 2, curly fries or
onion rings 3
TURKEY BREAST House cooked & hand sliced 9.75
HAM & CHEESE Oven baked ham, sliced thin with American cheese 9.75
PASTRAMI Grilled, extra lean, peppery pastrami sliced thin 10.50
CORNED BEEF House cooked & sliced thin 10.50
CHICKEN SALAD 8.50
EGG SALAD 8.50
TUNA SALAD 8.75
BLT ON TOAST 8.25
GRILLED CHEESE 7.75
 with Ham or Bacon ADD 2.50
TRIPLE GRILLED CHEESE American, Swiss & cheddar cheese on Texas toast 9
Specialty Sandwiches
Served on toasted white, wheat, rye, or gluten free 2, with fries.
Substitute curly fries or onion rings 1.50
TURKEY & BACON CLUB 12.50
CHEESEBURGER & BACON CLUB 12.50
BAKED HAM & CHEESE CLUB 12.50
PASTRAMI & SWISS CLUB 12.50
Below served with choice of salad, fries or seasonal fruit.
Substitute curly fries or onion rings 1.50
FALAFEL WRAP 
Home made falafel, with lettuce, tomato, red onion, hummus & tzatziki 13
REUBEN Choice of Corned Beef or Pastrami on grilled rye with Swiss cheese,
sauerkraut & 1000 Island dressing 13
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK Shaved sirloin grilled with peppers & onions,
topped with mozzarella cheese on a sub roll 13.50
CHICKEN PHILLY Strips of chicken grilled with peppers & onions, topped
with mozzarella cheese on a sub roll 13.50
TUNA MELT On grilled rye with American cheese 12
ALLYSON’S DELIGHT 
Open faced tuna melt on an English muffin with tomato & Swiss 12.50
TURKEY WRAP 
Our house cooked turkey, with lettuce, tomato, avocado & mayonnaise 12
VEGGIE WRAP Crispy eggplant, spinach, roasted peppers, hummus & feta 13
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA Battered & fried golden brown, topped with
marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese, served on a roll 13
CALIFORNIA GRILLED CHICKEN Marinated grilled chicken breast served
on a roll with lettuce, tomato, avocado & chipotle mayo 13
FISH FILET Fresh scrod filet, battered & fried golden 12
Soups & Sides
Just Like Mom’s
Soup or salad is served with large servings
BAKED MEATLOAF Effie’s own recipe, topped with gravy, served with
mashed potato & vegetable SM 14.50 / LG 18.50
LIVER & ONIONS 
Sautéed with onions, served with mashed potato & vegetable 17
CHOPPED BEEF PEPPER STEAK Charbroiled, topped with roasted peppers &
gravy, served with mashed potato & vegetable 16
TURKEY DINNER Hand carved, house cooked turkey breast with stuffing,
cranberry sauce, mashed potato & vegetable S M 15 / LG 19.50
MAC-N-CHEESE 
Creamy cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs & baked in the oven 15
CHICKEN TENDERS 
Fried golden brown & served with French fries & coleslaw 13.50
CHICKEN MARSALA Sautéed in marsala wine sauce with garlic & fresh mush-
rooms, served over pasta SM 15 / LG 20
CHICKEN PICCATA Sautéed with lemon, sherry, capers & black olives, served
with potato & vegetable SM 15 / LG 20
CHICKEN DIJON Medallions of chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms,
sun-dried tomatoes, finished in a creamy Dijon sauce, served over pasta 
SM 15.50 / LG 21
GRILLED TERIYAKI PINEAPPLE CHICKEN Grilled & served with pineapple
rings, potato & vegetable SM 14.50 / LG 20
Steaks & Chops
Steaks & chops served with potato, vegetable & your choice of soup or salad.
8 OZ. NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 21
10 OZ. NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 24
 Make it surf-n-turf with two stuffed shrimp ADD 8
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS Marinated & grilled 25
10 OZ. FRENCH CUT PORK CHOP Center cut, bone-in 23
10 OZ. PORK CHOP MARSALA 
Center cut, bone-in topped with mushrooms & marsala wine sauce 24.50
From the Sea
FISH-N-CHIPS 
Battered & fried, served with coleslaw & homemade chips SM 16 / LG 21
BUTTERFLY SHRIMP Fried golden brown, served with fries & coleslaw 16
BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP Three jumbo shrimp stuffed with seasoned
breadcrumbs & crab, served with rice & vegetable 25
BAKED SCROD Topped with butter & breadcrumbs, served with potato &
vegetable SM 16 / LG 21
FLOUNDER PICCATA Sautéed with lemon, white wine & garlic, topped
with capers & black olives, served with potato & vegetable S M 16 / LG 21
GRILLED SALMON Served with potato & vegetable 22.50
BAKED SCROD MEDITERRANEAN  Topped with chopped onions, peppers,
tomatoes & a creamy peppercorn sauce SM 16 / LG 21
FLOUNDER CASINO 
Bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, & crumbled bacon SM 16 / LG 21
BAKED FLOUNDER Topped with seasoned breadcrumbs  SM 15 / LG 20.50
Beer & Wine
Ask your server about our current selection
BUDWEISER, BUD LIGHT 5.25
HEINEKEN, SAM ADAMS, IPA 5.50
SPARKLING SELTZER 5
ROSÉ, PINOT GRIGIO, CHARDONNAY, MERLOT 8.50 / 30
PINOT NOIR, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 9.75 / 34
GREEK RED, GREEK WHITE 9.75 / 34
BOWL OF CHILI WITH CHEDDAR 8
CUP OF SOUP 4.25
BOWL OF SOUP 5.50
JUMBO BOWL 8.50
TAKE OUT 5.50
QUART TO-GO 8.50
SIDE SALAD 5
MASHED POTATO 4.25
BAKED POTATO 4.25
POTATO SALAD 4.25
COLESLAW 4.25
VEGETABLE OF THE DAY 4.50
There is a $2 surcharge for plate sharing. Substitutions may incur an additional charge.
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.
Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish & eggs reduces the
risk of food borne illness.
Build-Your-Own Burger
Served with potato salad, coleslaw or chips. Substitute seasonal fruit 1, fries 2, curly fries or onion
rings 3 Gluten free bread 2.25
STEP 2 TOP IT WITH:
AMERICAN, SWISS, MOZZARELLA,
CHEDDAR, BLUE CHEESE 1 EACH
TOMATO, MUSHROOMS, ROASTED
PEPPERS, SPINACH, ONIONS,
SAUERKRAUT 1 EACH
CAJUN SPICE, BBQ, HONEY MUSTARD,
1000 ISLAND, TZAZIKI .75 EACH
AVOCADO, BACON, CHILI, FRIED EGG
3 EACH
Classics & Effie’s Specialties
Below Burgers can be done with our 6 oz fresh ground beef patty
or 8 oz special patty made with short rib, brisket & ground beef
served with fries. Substitute curly fries or onion rings 3
CLASSIC BURGER Fresh burger with American cheese, bacon,
lettuce, tomato, onion, served with fries 13.25 / 14.75
BBQ BURGER Bacon, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce & blue
cheese crumbles 13.25 / 14.75
GREEK BURGER Spinach & feta cheese 11 / 12.50
MUSHROOM SWISS Sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese &
bacon 12.25 / 13.75
MEDITERRANEAN BURGER House made Falafel Patty with
tzaziki sauce, lettuce, tomato & onion 13
STEP 1 SELECT A BURGER
6 OZ HAMBURGER 7.50
8 OZ SPECIAL BURGER 
(ground short rib, brisket & chuck) 9
TURKEY BURGER (HOUSE MADE) 8.50
BISON BURGER 9
VEGGIE BURGER (HOUSE MADE) 8.50
FALAFEL BURGER (HOUSE MADE) 8.50
SALMON BURGER (HOUSE MADE) 9.50