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Avra Estiatorio Menu

  • Takeout Available

lunch

mezedes
Appetizers
Gigantes (v) savory braised imported giant lima beans       10.50
Saganaki Tiganito (v) pan fried traditional kefalograviera cheese       14.50
Kavouri classic fresh jumbo lump maryland crab cake       21.95
Haloumi (v) simply grilled cypriot sheep’s milk cheese       14.50
Patzaria Skordalia (v) roasted beets marinated with citrus olive oil, over skordalia "garlic spread"       13.50
Chilean Souvlaki grilled skewered medallions of chilean sea-bass       20.95
Manitari (v) grilled marinated portobello mushroom with balsamic vinegar       14.95
Kolokithi (v) crispy zucchini & eggplant chips with tzatziki dip       18.95
Traditional Spread Pikilia choice of three spreads: tzatziki, fava, melitzanosalata, tarama, skordalia, htipiti       19.95
Psarosoupa fish and vegetable island soup       9.95
Saganaki Fournou (v) oven baked traditional kefalograviera cheese       14.50
Avra Octapodi sushi tender octopus with onions and red wine vinegar charcoal grilled to perfection       24.95
Spanakopita (v) baked filo stuffed with spinach, feta, leeks       14.50
Kalamarakia crispy pan fried calamari served with avra’s homemade dips       15.95
Yemista Kalamarakia grilled calamari stuffed with four greek cheeses and fresh herbs       18.95
Sardeles portuguese sardines grilled to perfection off the bone and topped with lemon and olive oil       18.95
Ouzo Mussels steamed aromatic mussels infused with anise, herbs and feta cheese       17.50
Garides Psites simply grilled gulf ocean garden shrimp infused with fresh garlic and herbed olive oil       20.95
ostraka
Raw Bar
Cherrystone Clams     (1/2dz) 13.95   dz 26.95
Littleneck Clams     (1/2 dz) 13.95   dz 26.95
Malpeque Oysters     (1/2dz) 15.95   dz 30.95
Blue Point Oysters     (1/2dz) 15.95   dz 30.95
Shrimp Cocktail jumbo shrimp       19.95
Raw Sampler Royale     two 48   four 84
salates
Spitiki organic mixed field greens with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil       11.95
Domata sliced beefsteak tomato with red onions, oregano and olive oil       13.95
Marouli hearts of baby romaine with a creamy feta dressing       12.95
Roka arugula with sliced red onions, goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette       14.95
Greek Salad classic salad with vine-ripened tomato, cucumber, peppers, onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese       16.95
lite aegean fare
Sirloin Beef Burger charcoal grilled with roquefort cheese and oregano fries       16.25
Pasta Ala Grecca rigatoni with sauté spinach, oven roasted tomato and feta       17.95
Bifteki Souvlaki skewered ground lamb grilled over charcoal with oregano fries       19.95
Lamb Salad grilled sliced lamb, over baby spinach with melitzanosalata       19.95
Cobb Salad grilled chicken over assorted vegetables, bacon, avocado, and roquefort cheese       18.95
Substitute Jumbo Grilled Shrimp Add       6
Lobster Ravioli homemade lobster ravioli with fresh herbs       20.95
Crab Cake Burger maryland crab cake burger with oregano fries       23.95
Tuna Salad seared sliced tuna salad with green apples, blue cheese, mixed greens and toasted walnuts       21.95
Shrimp Salad grilled jumbo shrimp over arugula, with tomatoes and goat cheese       23.95
Seafood Nicoise grilled garden vegetables with skewered scallops, shrimp, tuna, kalamata olives       23.95
other specialties from the sea
Freshly Caught fish, Grilled on Charcoal With Fresh Lemon-olive Oil and herbs. For More Seafood Selection Please Ask to Visit Our Display
Lobster fresh charcoal grilled maine lobster in the shell with ladolemono       lb 32.95
Arctic Char icelandic char grilled and served with steamed wild mountain greens       29.95
Wild Salmon grilled filet of north pacific wild salmon served with marinated grilled vegetables       28.95
Swordfish grilled center cut swordfish with caramelized onion risotto       33.95
Royal Dorado "tsipoura" imported - whole mediterranean white firm fish with a mild flavor       31.95
Loup de Mer "lavraki"- imported - whole mediterranean white fish mild and sweet with moist tender flakes       31.95
from the land
Kotopoulo chicken frites - grilled chicken breast with oregano fries and poached tomato       23.95
Paidakia fresh marinated lamb loin chops with roasted lemon potatoes and asparagus       42.95
Brizola grilled 14oz dry aged black angus steak with your choice of vegetable or potato       42.95
side offerings
Avra Roasted Potatoes       9.75
&Quot;fasolakia" fresh green beans       9.75
Greek Oregano Fries       9.75
&Quot;horta" steamed wild greens       9.75
Sauteed Spinach       9.75
Grilled Vegetables       12.75
Asparagus       10.75
&Quot;spanakorizo" spinach & rice       9.75
Broccoli Rabe       10.75

three course prix fixe $29.95

first course
Choice of
Soupa Imeras daily soup special      
Mixed Greens Salad organic greens with balsamic and extra virgin olive oil      
Domata sliced beefsteak tomato with red onions, oregano and olive oil      
Spanakopita our famous oven baked filo, stuffed with fresh spinach, feta, leeks      
Psito Kalamari sliced calamari simply grilled to perfection      
main course
Choice of
Fish of the Day chef’s daily choice      
Avra’s Fish Club wild snapper, frisee and sliced tomato sandwich in pita with crispy beet chips      
Pasta Ala Grecca rigatoni with sauté spinach, oven roasted tomato and feta      
Chicken Frites grilled chicken breast with greek fries and poached tomato      
Bifteki Souvlaki skewered ground lamb grilled over charcoal with oregano fries      
Arctic Char moderately lean and firm with flavor similar to salmon & trout      
desserts
Choice of
Baklava      
Karidopita      
Cookies      

dinner

mezedes
Appetizers
Gigantes (v) savory braised imported giant lima beans       10.50
Patzaria Skordalia (v) roasted beets marinated with citrus olive oil, over skordalia "garlic spread"       13.50
Saganaki Tiganito (v) pan fried kefalograviera cheese       14.50
Haloumi (v) simply grilled cypriot sheep’s milk cheese       14.50
Spanakopita (v) baked filo stuffed with spinach, feta, & leeks       14.50
Ouzo Mussels steamed aromatic mussels infused with anise, herbs and feta cheese       17.50
Chilean Souvlaki grilled skewered chilean sea-bass over a roasted pepper sauce       20.95
Garides Psites simply grilled gulf ocean garden shrimp infused with fresh garlic and herbed olive oil       20.95
Kavouri classic fresh jumbo lump maryland crab cake       21.95
Psarosoupa fish and vegetable island soup       9.95
Kalamarakia crispy pan fried calamari served with avra’s homemade dips       15.95
Saganaki Fournou (v) oven baked kefalograviera cheese       14.50
Kolokithi (v) traditional crispy zucchini & eggplant chips       18.95
Manitari (v) grilled marinated portobello mushroom       14.95
Sepia grilled cuttle fish with a saffron-lemon and olive oil sauce       15.95
Sardeles portuguese sardines grilled to perfection and topped with lemon and olive oil       18.95
Yemista Kalamarakia grilled calamari stuffed with four greek cheeses and fresh herbs       18.95
Avra Octapodi grilled sushi-tender portuguese octopus with onions, red wine vinegar       24.95
avra pikilia $19.95
Choose Three Spreads Served With Pita Bread
Tarama carp roe spread      
Melitzanosalata roasted baby eggplant spread      
Tzatziki yogurt, garlic, cucumber and dill      
Skordalia garlic and almond spread      
Fava yellow split pea puree      
Htipiti spiced feta spread      
ostraka
Raw Bar
Cherrystone Clams     (1/2dz) 13.95   dz 26.95
Littleneck Clams     (1/2dz) 13.95   dz 26.95
Malpeque Oysters     (1/2dz) 15.95   dz 30.95
Blue Point Oysters     (1/2dz) 15.95   dz 30.95
Shrimp Cocktail jumbo gulf ocean garden shrimp       19.95
Raw Sampler Royale     two 48   four 86
salates
Domata sliced beefsteak tomato with red onions, oregano and olive oil       13.95
Spitiki organic mixed field greens with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil       11.95
Marouli hearts of baby romaine tossed with a feta cheese dressing       12.95
Roka arugula with sliced red onions, goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette       14.95
Greek Salad classic salad with vine-ripened tomato, cucumber, peppers, onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese       16.95
simply the best fish
Freshly caught, Whole Fish, Grilled on Charcoal - Priced Per Pound. We Recommend Approximately One pound Per Person - Fish Varies in weight. Our Chefs De-bone Your Fish Unless Otherwise instructed. Please Visit Our Fresh Whole fish Display - Seasonal Availability Allow Thirty Minutes For Preparation on Larger Sizes
American Snapper (atlantic ocean) white, moist and lean fish with distinctive sweet flavor       28.95
Pompano (atlantic ocean) "florida’s pride." full flavored white fish with a firm texture       28.95
Tsipoura (imported) royal dorado - mediterranean fish with mild flavor and firm flakes       31.95
Lobster (maine) fresh charcoal grilled maine lobster in the shell with ladolemono       32.95
Dover Sole (imported) firm textured flake, with fine delicate nutty taste       52.95
Lithrini (imported) the "greek pride" white snapper family, lean fish with delicate flavor      
Black Sea Bass (atlantic ocean) mid-atlantic wild bass with mild flavor and flaky texture       28.95
Barbounia (imported) pan fried mediterranean delicacy with sweet flavor & aroma       31.95
New Zealand Snapper (imported) white new zealand snapper with a firm texture       30.95
Lavraki (imported) loup de mer - lean white fish mild and sweet with moist tender flakes       31.95
King Prawns (imported) giant grilled head-on prawns, wonderful flavor and texture       51.95
Fagri (imported) the "king of the aegean" firm, tasty mediterranean white snapper      
live langoustines
Limited Availability
Scottish Harvest Langoustines from shore to door same day grilled to perfection       lb 49.95
other specialties from the sea
Arctic Char grilled icelandic char served with steamed wild mountain greens       29.95
Wild Salmon grilled filet of north pacific wild salmon served with marinated grilled vegetables       28.95
Halibut Steak charcoal grilled boneless halibut steak over dill spanakorizo (spinach and rice)       31.95
Garides Psites grilled gulf jumbo shrimp with a savory eggplant potato mousaka       33.95
Youvetsi shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels in tomato and herbs with orzo and feta cheese       29.95
Tonos grilled sushi quality tuna with sautéed swiss chard and sliced marinated beets       32.95
Xifias charcoal grilled loin of center cut swordfish served with caramelized onion risotto       33.95
Plaki oven baked chilean sea bass with vidalia onions, tomato and herbs       34.95
from the land
Kota Scharas grilled half organic chicken with oregano fries       25.95
Paidakia grilled lamb loin chops with roasted lemon potatoes and asparagus       42.95
Brizola grilled 14oz dry aged black angus steak with choice of side       42.95
side offerings
&Quot;fasolakia" green beans stewed in tomato       9.75
Avra Roasted Potatoes       9.75
Greek Oregano Fries       9.75
&Quot;horta" steamed wild mountain greens       9.75
Sauteed Spinach       9.75
Grilled Vegetables       12.75
Broccoli Rabe with feta and garlic       10.75
Asparagus       10.75
&Quot;spanakorizo" spinach & rice       9.75

brunch

mezedes
Appetizers
Haloumi (v) simply grilled cypriot sheep’s milk cheese       14.50
Saganaki Tiganito (v) pan fried traditional kefalograviera cheese       14.50
Manitari (v) grilled marinated portobello mushroom with roasted bell peppers and balsamic vinegar       14.95
Gigantes (v) savory tomato braised imported giant lima beans and aromatic herbs       10.50
Patzaria Skordalia (v) roasted beets marinated with citrus olive oil, over skordalia "garlic spread"       13.50
Ouzo Mussels prince edward island mussels steamed with ouzo, feta, fresh tomato, herbs       17.50
Traditional Spread Pikilia choice of three spreads: tzatziki, fava, melitzanosalata, tarama, skordalia, htipiti       19.95
Garides Psites simply grilled jumbo shrimp infused with fresh garlic and herbed olive oil       20.95
Psarosoupa fish and vegetable island soup       9.95
Saganaki Fournou (v) 9.95 14.50 oven baked traditional kefalograviera cheese       14.50
Kalamarakia crispy fried calamari served with avra’s homemade dips       15.95
Spanakopita (v) our famous oven baked filo, stuffed with fresh spinach, feta, leeks       14.50
Kolokithi (v) crispy zucchini & eggplant chips with yogurt, cucumber, garlic dip       18.95
Sepia grilled "cuttle fish" with a saffron-lemon and olive oil sauce       15.95
Sardeles charcoal grilled imported sardines with fresh lemon and herbs       18.95
Octapodi tender octopus with onions and red wine vinegar charcoal grilled to perfection       24.95
lite aegean fare
Sirloin Beef Burger charcoal grilled with roquefort cheese and oregano fries       16.25
Pasta Ala Grecca rigatoni with sautéed spinach, oven roasted tomato and feta       17.95
Smoked Salmon mediterranean herb cured smoked salmon served with scallion cream cheese and toasted bagel       16.95
Bifteki Souvlaki skewered ground lamb grilled over charcoal with oregano fries       19.95
Lamb Salad grilled sliced lamb, melitzanosalata and baby spinach       19.95
Lobster Ravioli homemade lobster ravioli with fresh herbs       20.95
Shrimp Salad grilled jumbo shrimp over arugula, tomatoes and goat cheese       23.95
Tuna Salad seared tuna salad with green apples, blue cheese, mixed greens and toasted walnuts       21.95
Crab Cake Burger maryland crab cake burger with greek fries       23.95
salates
Domata sliced beefsteak tomato with red onions, oregano and olive oil       13.95
Spitiki organic mixed field greens with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil       11.95
Marouli hearts of baby romaine with a creamy feta dressing       12.95
Roka arugula with sliced red onions, goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette       14.95
Greek Salad classic salad with vine-ripened tomato, cucumber, peppers, onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese       16.95
champagne brunch $19.95 per person
Served With Your Choice of Ouzo Bloody mary, screwdriver, bellini, mimosa, Orange Juice or Grapefruit Juice
Avga Tiganita three eggs your way served with avra fries and country sausage      
Yaourti Proeno crunchy baklava coated granola and sweet yogurt with fresh berries      
Frouta fresh seasonal fruit plate      
Greek Toast our special version of french toast made with tsoureki and served with vanilla honey      
Fig Pancakes fig and walnut pancakes served with minted maple syrup      
Briam Omeleta fluffy egg omelet with fresh cut peppers, tomatoes, leeks and kefalograviera cheese      
Avgo Horiatico open face omelet with potatoes, caramelized onions and feta cheese      
Poached Eggs two poached eggs served in an herbed filo cup with fresh sautéed spinach and roasted peppers, topped with herb hollandaise      
Avra Benedict classic eggs benedict with canadian ham and pita bread      
other specialties
Kotopoulo "chicken frites " grilled chicken breast with fries and poached tomato       23.95
Wild Salmon grilled north pacific wild salmon served with marinated grilled vegetables       28.95
Swordfish grilled center cut swordfish with caramelized onion risotto       33.95
Royal Dorado "tsipoura" imported whole mediterranean fish with a mild flavor       31.95
Loup de Mer "lavraki"- imported grilled mild tender whole mediterranean white fish       31.95
Paidakia lamb loin chops with roasted lemon potatoes and asparagus       42.95
Brizola grilled 14oz dry aged black angus and your choice of vegetable       42.95
sides
Bagel & Cream Cheese       6.95
Feta Cheese       8.50
Greek Fries       8.50
Yogurt       6.95
Sausage       6.95
Canadian Bacon       6.95
Bacon       6.95
desserts
Baklava ayered filo with almonds, walnuts and orange honey syrup       9
Galactoboureco semolina custard wrapped in filo with orange lemon zest syrup       9
Avra’s Molten Chocolate Cake with fig ice cream       9.50
Karidopita classic walnut cake       9
Milopita warm apple tart with vanilla ice cream       9
Yiaourti Me Meli homemade yogurt with thyme honey, nuts and vissino       9.50
Pagoto homemade ice cream or sorbet       8.50
Platter of Fresh Fruit individual plate       9.75
Small Plate       (for 2) 17.50
Large Plate       27.50
dessert wines
Gls
Mavrodaphne of patras, tsantali, Greece       9
Commandaria, st. nicholas, Cyprus       10
Commandaria, centurion, Cyprus       19.50
Samos muscato, Island of samos, Greece       9
Samos, muscato, nectar, Island of samos, Greece       12
Montofoli, karystos, So evia, Greece       14
Vinsanto, mezzo, argyros, Santorini       16
Vinsanto, sigalas, Santorini       21
Mckinley springs, Heaven’s reward, wa, late harvest chenin       11
Neige premiere, Apple Ice wine, Canada       14
Burge, Wilsford wines, barossa, Australia       11
Recioto della valpolicella, classico, la rogose, Italy       22
Ridge geyserville, Essence late harvest zinfandel and petite syrah       20
Pineau Des charentes, Jean Luc pasquet, France       12
coffee drinks
Frappe `shaken greek iced coffee       4.75
Frappe Pioto frappe pioto       9.50
Mykonos Coffee mykonos coffee       9.50
Creamy Mint Cocoa Coffee baileys, peppermint, cocoa and coffee topped with whipped cream       9.50
Santorini Coffee frangelico, baileys, kahlua and coffee topped with whipped cream       9.50
herbal tea $3.75
Fascomilo greek herbal sage is known to relieve headaches and it is also wonderful in relieving upset stomach      
Tilio traditional herbal mountain greek tea with a mild clean flavor, which has been used by the ancient greeks as a digestive      
Ceylon - Black Tea grown in the ratnapura district on the border of the sinharaja forest, delivering lingering flavor and distinct character      
Earl Grey - Flavored Black Tea the traditional bergamot beverage enjoyed by millions around the world. graceful and piquant enough for the most discerning earl grey enthusiast      
Colonille - French Vanilla beautiful bouquet with a distinct chocolaty taste, full red color, distinct rich palate      
Sencha - Green Tea fresh grassy refreshing and cooling. bright green color redolent with energy and a pleasing, comforting fragrance      
Passion & Envy - Green Tea the fresh taste of sencha leaf combined with sensuous passion fruit      
Mint tisane classic peppermint with great big flavor, a good digestive      
Par Amour - Strawberry & Hibiscus tisane sweet, aromatic and enticing      
Chamomile & Lavender tisane soothing and fragrant with hints of apples and honey      
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