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Kellari Taverna Menu

  • Takeout Available

lunch menu

appetizers
Mezedes - a Greek Tradition of sharing, Plates & Tastes
Melitzana traditional roasted smoked eggplant spread       8.95
Soupa Imeras special sour of the changes daily       8.95
Kalamari grilled squid, herbs, fresh lemon juice, olive oil       12.95
Sardines mediterranean sardines grilled with olive oil, herbs       14.95
Veggie Chips eggplant & zucchini chips with yogurt dip       14.95
Mussels Santorini ouzo steamed mussels with feta, fresh herbs and tomato       12.95
Octapodi grilled octopus, olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, peppers, onions       16.95
Pikilia assortment of savory traditional greek spreads       14.95
Plevrakia slow roasted lamb riblets sprinkled with taygetos oregano       12.95
Garides simply grilled mexican gulf shrimp, lemon and olive oil       15.95
Taramosalata carp roe mousse with lemon juice       8.95
Saganaki Katsikisio warm goat cheese, baked w. spiced apricot-almond       12.95
Keftedes savory beef meatballs with agiogritiko wine sauce       12.95
Spanakopita spinach, leeks, feta cheese, stuffed in phyllo triangles       12.95
salads
Prasini hearts of romaine with scallions, dill and feta dressing       9.95
Kellari Salad our organic mixed greens with raspberry vinegrette       8.95
Traditional Greek vine-ripe tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, feta       13.95
oysters & clams
1/2 Dozen
East &west Coast Oysters       15.95
Little Neck Clams       14.95
midday fare
Kellari Burger 10oz. ground beef and lamb, with spices, kellari fries       14.95
Vegetable Moussaka eggplant, zucchini, peppers & tomato with yogurt béchamel       17.95
Tonos Salata sesame crusted tuna with roasted beet salad, pancetta, candied spiced walnuts truffle vinaigrette       19.50
Chicken Salad grilled tender chicken breast with frisee, roasted tomato       15.95
Lamb Salad roasted lamb, baby spinach, eggplant spread, goat cheese       16.95
Crab Burger maryland crab cake sandwich, kellari fries       19.95
Shrimp Salad gulf jumbo grilled shrimp, arugula, tomato, cucumbers       19.95
seafood entrees
Solomos avocado dusted salmon with grilled asparagus, baby carrots, roasted fingerling potatoes, finished with blood orange vinaigrette, crispy onion rings       22.95
Xifias steak cut swordfish - charcoal grilled and served over spanakorizo       27.95
Corfu Shrimp grilled mexican gulf shrimp, light tomato sauce, olive, saffron spiced potatoes       27.95
Lavraki grilled (whole) mediterranean sea bass served with wild mountain greens       25.95
Tsipoura grilled (whole) mediterranean dorade with wild mountain greens       25.95
meat entrees
Kotopoulo lemon & oregano grilled chicken breast & braised green beans       19.95
Brizola grilled, aged angus new york strip served with hand-cut kellari fries       35.95
Paidakia grilled lamb loin chops with oregano lemon braised potatoes       32.95

prix fixe lunch menu $25.95

Three Course Menu

appetizer
Choice of
Soup of the Day please ask your server for today’s special soup      
Kellari Salad our organic mix greens drizzled with raspberry vinaigrette      
Prasini selection of greens with mint, dill and lemony yogurt dressing      
Kalamari grilled, herbs and fresh lemon juice, olive oil      
Spanakopita spinach, leeks, feta cheese, stuffed in phyllo triangles      
main course
Choice of
Psari Imeras daily market availability - (fish of the day)      
Solomos avocado dusted salmon with grilled asparagus, baby carrots, roasted fingerling potatoes and finished with blood orange vinaigrette, crispy onion rings      
Crab Burger blue crabcake & saffron skordalia on a grilled bun with herbed fries      
Kotopoulo Psito lemon & oregano grilled chicken breast & braised green beans      
Moussaka layers of eggplant, zucchini, potatoes with a yogurt béchamel      
dessert
Choice of
Baklavas traditional pastry of walnuts , phyllo with a cinnamon & clove honey      
Creme Caramel saffron custard with caramelized sugar      
Galaktoboureko vanilla bean semolina custard with phyllo crust & apple syrup      
Pagoto home made ice cream      
Traditional Cookies selection of house made traditional greek cookies      

theatre prix fixe $29.95

Mon-sun: 5pm-7pm, 10pm-12am

first course
Soupa Epohis the day's seasonal soup      
Prasini romaine hearts with scallions, dill, extra virgin olive oil, & lemon      
Kalamari grilled squid with olive oil and lemon emulsion      
Sardeles from the mediterranean, simply grilled with olive oil & herbs      
Spanakopita phyllo pies filled with spinach, leeks & feta cheese      
Patzaria Skordalia roasted beets, baby arugula and garlic almond mousse      
second course
Swordfish charcoal-grilled, served over spanakorizo      
Salmon fire-roasted with pumpkin puree, spinach and organic beets      
Lavraki grilled whole mediterranean sea bass served with steamed wild greens      
Moussaka greek casserole of seasonal vegetables with yogurt bechamel      
Kotopoulo roasted herbed chicken and feta-infused mashed potatoes      
Paidakia rib cut, grilled lamb chops with oregano potatoes       add 5
third course
Baklavas traditional pastry of almonds & phyllo with cinnamon & clove honey      
Karidopita honey walnut cake with a house made sorbet      
Yiaourti Meli goat's milk yogurt drizzled with thyme, honey & toasted walnuts      
Galaktoboureko vanilla bean semolina custard with a phyllo crust orange syrup      
Yiaourtopita yogurt cake drizzled with vissino reduction      

dinner menu

appetizers
Mezedes - a Greek Tradition of sharing, Plates & Tastes
Oysters east & west coast (½ dozen)       15.95
Soupa Imeras special soup of the day made fresh daily       8.95
Tartare cretan olive oil-infused sashimi-grade tuna with caviar mousse       14.95
Swordfish skewered, fire-roasted, over sauteed spinach       13.95
Tzatziki cucumber, garlic & dill with goat yogurt       8.95
Patzaria Skordalia roasted beets, coriander & potato-almond garlic puree       9.95
Sardine portuguese, grilled with olive oil, herbs       13.95
Kalamari simply grilled or lightly fried calamari with lemon and oregano       13.95
Garides simply grilled jumbo gulf shrimp, with lemon & herbs       16.95
Ravioli lobster, scallops and shrimp in tarragon infused sauce       16.95
Authentic Saganaki baked graviera cheese flamed with metaxa       12.95
Clams long island littleneck       (1/2 dozen) 14.95
Melitzanosalata traditional roasted smoked eggplant spread       8.95
Taramosalata carp roe mousse with lemon & olive oil       8.95
Pikilia housemade assortment of our savory spreads with pita chips       15.95
Keftedes savory angus beef meatballs in an agiorgitiko wine sauce       13.95
Spanakopita phyllo pies filled with spinach, leeks & feta cheese       12.95
Veggie Chips crispy eggplant & zucchini chips, with tzatziki spread       15.95
Kellari Octapodi grilled octopus, olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, peppers, onions       17.95
Kavourokeftedes blue crab cakes, pickled vegetables & saffron skordalia       14.95
Plevrakia slowly-roasted lamb riblets with taygetos oregano       14.95
chef's specialty appetizers
Octopus sushi-grade, from the mediterranean, charcoal-grilled to perfection       17.95
Mussels Santorini ouzo-steamed mussels, fresh herbs, tomato & feta       14.95
Scallops diver scallops, lightly grilled, over artichoke fricassee       16.95
Katsikisio Saganaki goat cheese baked with apricots, almonds & greek honey       14.95
salads
Prasini hearts of romaine with scallions, dill & mild feta dressing       9.95
Patzaria roasted beets and arugula, toasted walnuts, burned butter goat cheese & rosemary vinaigrette       12.95
Greek Salad tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, kalamata olives, peppers, & dodonis feta       14.95
Ahladi watercress, endive, autumn pears, fried onion & manouri cheese       11.95
psaria whole fish
By the Pound. Freshly Caught Whole Fish, Grilled on Charcoal - Priced Per Pound After Cleaning & scaling. We Recommend Approximately One pound Per person. Fish Vary by Weight and Availability Is Dependent on Market conditions. Our Chefs De-bone Your fish Unless Otherwise instructed; Allow Twenty to Thirty Minutes to Prepare
Astakos (maine) grilled lobster with lemon & olive oil       (ib) 28.95
Sinagrida (atlantic) american red snapper, moist & lean with a very mild flavor       (ib) 27.95
Barbounia (imported) pan fried red mullet with a rich, sweet flavor       (ib) 26.95
Tsipoura (mediterranean) sea bream, lean with a mild flavor       (ib) 28.95
Lavraki (imported) "the greek pride" loup de mer, a mild mediterranean bass       (ib) 28.95
Turbot (imported) rich, mild flavor, similar texture to dover       (ib) 27.95
Arctic Char (icelandic) pink, moist and a very distinctive flavor       (ib) 27.95
Fagri (imported) firm, tasty, mediterranean white snapper (limited)       (ib) 38.95
Pompano (atlantic), "florida's pride", firm, flavorful fish with a tender texture       (ib) 28.95
Lithrini (imported) red sea bream from zakynthos, greece       (ib) 37.95
Black Sea Bass (mid-atlantic) wild bass, mild flavor, and flaky       (ib) 28.95
Dover Sole (imported) "america's favorite" delicate white fish, unique taste with a firm texture       (ib) 38.95
other seafood entrees
Salmon fire-roasted with pumpkin puree, spinach and organic beets       27.95
Corfu Shrimp pan seared over asparagus and oyster mushroom risotto       26.95
Halibut steak cut, over slowly-braised seasonal vegetables       27.95
Plaki chilean sea bass, tomato-braised with cipollini onions, caper berries & potatoes       28.95
Snapper Pligouri olive oil-poached fillet of snapper over tomato sage, bulghar wheat       28.95
Seafood Yiouvetsi oven roasted orzo with shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams       28.95
meat entrees
Kotopoulo roasted herbed natural chicken and feta-infused mashed potatoes       25.95
Steak "brizola" 16 oz. aged angus new york strip served with hand-cut kellari fries       37.95
Paidakia rib cut, grilled lamb chops with olive oil & oregano roasted potatoes       35.95
side offerings
Kellari Fries crispy potatoes with mountain oregano       5.95
Patates Fournou olive oil, lemon roasted potatoes       5.95
Spanakorizo traditional spinach and arborio rice       6.95
Rapini broccoli rabe, garlic & barrel-aged feta       8.95
Vrasta steamed cauliflower, broccoli & carrots       7.95
Horta steamed wild mountain greens       7.95
Fasolakia tomato-braised green beans       6.95
Asparagus lightly grilled       7.95

brunch menu

Fruit and Yogurt fresh berries, watermelon, honeydew, fresh yogurt and thyme honey       18.95
Greek Toast our special version made with tsoureki bread and mount ainos honey       17.95
American Breakfast three eggs (your style) with kellari fries and bacon or sausage       17.95
Greek Omelet omelet with spinach, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and feta cheese       18.95
Aegean Frittata open face omelet, goat cheese, green peppers, onions in a fresh tomato sauce       19.95
Steak & Eggs 14 oz. sirloin steak, hand-cut fries, and eggs (your choice)       27.95
Santorinian baked tomato with poached eggs       15.95
Crepes crabmeat and sun-dried tomato omelet, stuffed crepe       22.95
Pancakes homemade batter, figs & raisins with maple syrup       17.95
New Yorker scottish salmon with creme fraiche, shallots, tomato, capers       17.95
brunch cocktails
Bellini      
Bloody Mary      
Domaine Spiropoulos "ode panos" Brut      
Screwdriver      
Mimosa      
side offerings
Bacon apple-wood smoked       3.95
Breakfast Sausages mildly spicy       4.95

dessert menu

Yiaourtopita yogurt cake drizzled with vissino       7.95
Rizogalo arborio rice pudding with mastic & spiced poached quince       7.95
Bougatsa semolina & ricotta custard in cinnamon phyllo with fig ice cream       8.95
Baklava traditional phyllo and walnut pastry with honey and rose-water syrup       8.95
Galaktoboureko vanilla bean semolina custard with a phyllo crust and apple syrup       8.95
Yiaourti Me Meli sheep’s milk yogurt with wild thyme honey and toasted walnuts       8.95
Pagoto housemade ice cream or sorbet       8.95
Sokolata chocolate soufflé cake with halva mousse and spiced chocolate sauce       9.95
Frouta Epohis seasonal market fruit with yogurt       (for 2) 15.95
greek coffee
Our Greek Coffees Are Individually Brewed "metio" With Moderate Sugar, Please Advise Your Server If You Prefer No Sugar or Extra sugar
Kafes demi-tasse       3.50
Diplos kafes - double       4.95
espresso & brewed coffee
Espresso - or Decaf       3.50
Doppio Espresso - Double       4.95
Cappuccino       4.95
Decaffeinated Cappuccino       4.95
Colombian Roast       2.50
Decaffeinated Colombian       2.50
teas & herbal beverages $2.95
Ceylon Black Tea      
Earl Grey      
Chamomile      
Greek Mountain Tea      
Passion Fruit Green Tea      
Rose Hip      
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