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I adore Greek Taverna! This place always delivers solid Greek food, and it's absolutely beautiful on the inside. I've been here for both lunch and dinner. The lunch specials are a nice touch, and I like that they offer them on Saturdays. In recent years, they have been offering wine and beer which is also lovely. My favorite dishes are the chicken / gyro platter (although I do think the gyro meat can be a little crispier, sometimes it's a little soft for my tastes), the lemon potatoes, the pitas, and the shwarma. Their tzatziki is top notch, as well as the tavern chips (fried eggplant and zucchini). Personally, their falafel is not my favorite but I do know people who enjoy it. I haven't tried everything on the menu but I do know some things are better than others. Also, the service is usually pretty solid, too! Sometimes the younger workers can be a little confused when it comes to certain requests, but overall they are pretty accomodating. I wish this place was closer because I would order from here all the time! read more

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Nehal A.

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I made a Sunday lunch reservation at GT. Upon arrival we were the only party at the restaurant, got our table right away. I was mesmerized by the incredible interaction decorations and artifacts they had. It was really a total Greek vibe. Their menu had so many items in each section. We started with the seafood sampler that had a mix of octopus, calamari and jumbo shrimp. I liked the charred shrimp, but the other two seemed dry and rubber like chewy. For entree I had a roasted lamb shank. It was a huge piece, with a large portion of lamb meat. I loved the tomato wine sauce and orzo in it too. My family ordered the whole Branzino, that was very nicely cooked. Loved the flavor. They also got the grilled chicken platter where the chicken was dry and looked ordinary. I had the peach tea as well that was tasty. Our service was good. The server and staff members were attentive. They removed empty dishes time to time. The food came out within short intervals. Overall loved the whole experience apart from few dishes that were below per to me. read more

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Greek food by Edgewater NJ. Nice decoration and chill vibes. The staff are friendly. Food is average tho. Fish is good but chicken is kinda dry. The seafood sampler tastes salty. Mashed Eggplant did not taste like eggplant. Not really sure what they add into it. But everything is in big portion. I basically had 2-3 meals out of that. read more

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Greek food at Edgewater, NJ Ordered online and took out the food. Once food is ordered they tell you when it could be picked up and their is a parking space in front of the restaurant. Their hummus and roasted eggplant were fresh and delicious with pita breads. The Greek salad was so so. The falafel and chicken souvlaki platter were on the dry side. But we enjoyed gyro and seafood platter. The octopus was very tender and tasty. read more

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Mary K.

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Fast Service Friendly Owner and Employee. Love going there. Thank you Great Atmosphere with the feel of Greece read more

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Really good food, good service and great location by the water. Our family came here for Mother's Day lunch and I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. I knew that the restaurant was relatively low-key and seemingly not super popular due to the fact that there were many open reservation slots available on Resy, but, it actually got quite busy by the time we left. We came in for an 11:30am reservation and the restaurant was pretty much empty at the time. What I did love was the interior decor and how it brought me back to when I visited Santorini and Mykonos a decade ago. Literally everything in the restaurant was white, except the blue chairs. I saw on Yelp that they had done a significant reno years ago, so it definitely paid off. Service was quick throughout our lunch and we were served our food very quickly. Here's a quick run through of what we ordered: SEAFOOD PLATTER (FOR TWO) - OCTOPUS, CALAMARI & GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP SERVED WITH LEMON OLIVE DRESSING -- Really, really good. The seafood was fresh and there was plenty of it - although a lot more of the calamari than anything else. We definitely could have used more octopus and shrimp, but a solid starter nevertheless. GYRO PLATTER - HOMEMADE GYROS SERVED WITH PITA BREAD, TZATZIKI, SALAD AND HAND-CUT FRIES -- This entree was HUGEEEE. I wasn't expecting such a massive serving, but it easily could have fed 2 people. The gyro was excellent and so was the simple salad. I loved that they gave a nice portion of tzatziki, WHICH you can use for the complimentary bread that they give you at the start of your meal. CHICKEN SOUVLAKI - MARINATED CHUNKS OF CHICKEN ON A SKEWER GRILLED OVER CHARCOAL, SERVED WITH RICE -- The rice was good, but, the chicken was absolutely on the dry side. It was too be expected. I was hesitant to order this, but we figured our kids could share it since it was chicken. COLOSSAL TIGER PRAWNS WITH HERB RICE AND BROCCOLI -- There were 4 prawns in total, split in half, and my wife loved the flavors of it. I had 1 of the prawns and thought it was really good too. However, it was advertised as "COLOSSAL" and they didn't seem that colossal. Also, for $38, it would have been nice to have gotten 2-3 more prawns on the plate. Overall, we enjoyed our meal here. The flavors of the food were excellent, but we just wish we had more of it, especially the octopus in the seafood platter and prawns in the entree. Definitely a restaurant to visit if you're looking for a low-key, yet delicious meal. read more

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The food was fresh & delicious, the service by Caesar was great, the decor and ambiance was excellent (the place is spotless, the authentic Greek music was playing at the proper volume). A wonderful dining experience! I had the Greek salad, with warm pita bread, and baklava for dessert. read more

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On my first night in town after a long day of travel, I decided to order takeout from Greek Taverna and have it delivered to my hotel. The delivery was fast and the portion of food was massive. I ordered a large Greek salad with gyro meat on top. It came with a side of pita. The salad itself was average, nothing special or spectacular. Unfortunately, the tomatoes had little to no flavor, which was a huge disappointment because that is one of the primary reasons I order a Greek salad. The gyro meat was good and there were ample cucumbers. I wish that there had been more feta and more olives, but in a pinch, the salad did the trick. read more

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Tifane R.

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Good food, friendly servers, nice relaxed atmosphere. I love that they are byob, so you can bring what you like to drink and are not limited by only what they offer. Parking is tricky here and is hard to find on a Fri night or weekend. Downstairs parking is a MUST! read more

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Kathleen A.

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The food was amazing. I had the grilled salmon entre served with a large delicious vegetable medley and rice. My companion had the whole branzino rice and broccoli. We had feta and humus and grilled octopus appetizers. Everything was wonderful. Cesar was our server and he was helpful and fun. The restaurant is cute not cutesy and feels like you could be transported to Santorini Greece. We loved it. Thanks to all. read more

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The food was very tasty the shrimp and octopus were really delicious. The tzatziki sauce was spot on. Salad was good. I thought the chicken skewers were okay a bit dry. The service was good and the interior was decorated nicely on the side I sat in. The ambiance was peaceful. Will be back! read more

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Arrived for brunch the food was very good. It seemed freshly prepared and authentic.There was at least a 30 minute wait to receive the food but, everything arrived together, hot and well prepared. I ordered the spit fired gyro, it is prepared with beef and lamb. The meat was very tender and thinly sliced the tzatziki was very good, creamy and thick. It came with potatoes and cucumber salad, very fresh and a plentiful portion. The interior was well maintained, the table we sat at was nicely decorated. The service was attentive and I would return when in the area again. read more

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Great atmosphere and service. Most of what we ate were flavorful. Recommend the risotto and the spare rib ravioli. Calamari and the octopus were very tender as well read more

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Conrad B.

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Visited 01/10/2025 We've been here with friends a few times and really can't complain about anything. The food, the service and now that they've renovated the ambiance is that much better. It never was "terrible"... just cleaner and brighter now. We started with just some hummus and their grilled pita to start, which is always very good. Our friends both had Solomos Sharas (grilled salmon with rice and veggies). My wife had grilled chicken with rice, salad and tzatziki. They both loved them. I had the Santorini Risotto with chicken and mushrooms. This dish was really really good. Normally I would ask for some parmesan cheese, but not on this dish. So good just the way it was prepared. Again, the service was very good as we sat around to BS for a while and no one said anything as we finished our BYOB. read more

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Ilene M. C.

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The food was fresh and delicious. We went early and sat for a long time with friends and the staff treated us well. The place was pretty, but every time the door opened the whole restaurant got cold. I would try again when it's not as cold outside. read more

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Marilu S.

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I did a order pick up from Greek Taverna and they were pretty quick with having my order ready. I ordered the lamb gyro wrap and it was delicious. I would definitely want to order more food from them. It was my first time trying this restaurant and I really liked it. My plate was full of food and the fries were amazing. They followed instructions as requested on the app so I would say this place is a 10/10 recommendation read more

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Enxhi B.

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Stopped here for dinner on the way to dropping off family at the airport. It wasn't very busy so we were able to get a table for 5. Ambiance is pretty casual. Food was average but not very impressive.. it was an ok dinner but nothing special in our opinion. read more

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szendibogi

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It is a nice small Greek restaurant. The stuff is kind, fast. That small appetizer is just so great! Mousaka is my favorite there. On the photo it is with potato, but you can have it with salad, which I prefer. Food is delicious and the price is also very good. It became a regular place pretty quickly for me. read more

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Cecile D.

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What a great place. The moussaka was the best I ever had. The ambience is pretty cozy with soft light. The owners treated me to a glass of wine And the staff was efficient and pleasant. I'll go back for more! read more

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Lindsay B.

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First placed the order online at 6:45 PM and it said it would be ready at 7 PM. Got there at 7:05 PM and they hadn't even started making it (the restaurant was not busy). Waited another 15 mins only to get home and have the least flavorful veggie orzo possible. Did not include anything listed in the description, only plain rice and plain veggies--not a spice or flavor in sight. Mind you this meal also somehow cost more than any of the meat dishes. I have been here a handful of times and won't be coming back. read more

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Our waiter couldn't take his smile off his face if he tried (surgically applied?). The front workers- primary preparing take-out and seating appeared a bit frumpy which could have been a cause of concern but the food, the glorious food quickly shifted my focus. Super-generous portions of some very good Greek food. Don't pass on the chicken souvlaki! I ordered the small plate and it was more than enough for an entire meal with amble salad and delicious rice in the side. read more

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The food was quite good The service was so so. In spite of the service, it was really quite good so I'm giving it four stars read more

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David M.

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Went with my girlfriend for the first time on a Thursday night. The ambience was great, food cost was very reasonable and the portions were pretty big (even with the small plates). Would definitely recommend. read more

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Ordered take out and eaten in several times and because every time it has been excellent, I felt the need to acknowledge the great food and service of this "go to" restaurant for Greek/Mediterranean food. Last trip had the Filet Skewers, Salmon small plate, and the Lamb Shank for entrees. The roasted lemon potatoes and the hand cut fries as sides. Soup to nuts a great dinner! Service always top notch and friendly! read more

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I cannot speak to the service, or the food, but only to the cockroach found in our food. We were enjoying the gyro wraps but found a cockroach IN THE WRAP. Sure the food was good until then (now I'm sick to my stomach), but who knows what the sanitary grade is for this restaurant when there was a full cockroach in the wrap. Will never be back. Absolutely disgusting - PLEASE READ AND LOOK AT THE PICTURE BEFORE YOU ORDER FROM HERE. read more

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Wonderful place with great food. Ordered the salmon dish with rice and veggies. the octopus appetizer was delish!! read more

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Great food and service. Bathroom is a little sketchy despite the decent quality of food. Take out seems to be a big hit and same with bottle service. I'd come back for sure- just wouldn't want to use the bathroom. read more

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Esther K.

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I was craving a gyro and had it delivered. It looked so appetizing but the gyro was dry and the pita was all cold and hard.. the onions in the gyro were also all chopped inconsistently. The only thing that was good were the fries and the tzatziki sauce. read more

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I have been here twice and the food is pretty good. I've had a whole branzino, a Greek salad and shrimp kebabs. The fish was pretty nice but it took a long time for it to come out. The grilled shrimp was very good, as was the pilaf that accompanied it. Greek salad was great. I think the big thing that keeps this from being four stars is the slow and somewhat disinterested service. Servers are nice enough but they don't check in frequently so if you run out of water or if you need a napkin and silverware because there was none on the table, then you might wait awhile. Also, when you make a request for that, they may seem angry at you like it's your fault that you wanted a fork or some additional water. If you have a couple of hours to kill and don't mind brusque service, then this place is definitely for you. read more

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Bleh! Food. Not disgusting but it's also not good! The chicken is so dry it's cutting my esophagus as it's going down. Thank god for the bland tzatziki sauce or i would be in a very bad position.. Rice taste like something from a box Greek salad isn't good! Feta cheese is extremely cheap and not good quality. The only part that was actually decent was the pita bread with garlic olive oil. Other than that i won't be back. The Asian woman at the front i believe she's the owner is rude! She tried to play like she was friendly once she saw i was giving her the same energy back. There was no one inside but the few workers i can see why. read more

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Food quality was really bad, dips and salad where not fresh its been in the fridge way too long. Falafel was tasteless and beef meatballs were undercooked; not the place to return for Greek food. read more

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Delicious Greek salad with grilled calamari...this is a must!!! The best grilled calamari, cooked to perfection Pita bread with tzatsiki for appetizer. read more

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Lisa G.

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We just finished our Mother's Day and 50th birthday dinner celebration and had the most delicious meal and excellent service. I highly recommend this restaurant I give it five stars. read more

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Everytime I come here the food was good. Tonight I was craving something "healthy" and I immediately drove here. I was one of the last customers and the hostess was nice enough to let me sit and have dinner. Luckily there weren't a lot of people here so I felt comfortable. I ordered their salmon from the small plate section. The dish came with vegetables and rice. Previously I have had their lunch special (falafel wrap with fries) and their greek chips. Service wasn't all that great. They are disinterested in serving, and I felt like I was holding them up from going home. It made me feel uncomfortable so I decided to pack up and eat the rest of my meal back home. read more

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Haven't been to this Greek restaurant for many years and was pleasantly surprised by the food this time around. Nice outdoor seatings with the view of NYC and plenty of indoor seatings if you prefer AC instead. Came here for lunch on the 4th of July holiday and glad that the weekday lunch special was still valid. Service was quick and attentive. Complimentary pita bread was delicious. Server asked if we wanted more which was great (although we declined as we didn't want too much carb). Mango salad ($12): very refreshing with just mango and chopped tomatoes. While it was great, I felt that I could make this on my own for much less money. Gyro wrap: boyfriend thought he ordered chicken but got beef instead. It was fine since beef was good. The potato chip/fries were simply amazing. The wrap was huge and could be shared. Highly recommended. Would definitely come back again. Plenty of free parking at City Place where the restaurant is located (further out by the Hudson River). read more

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Let me begin by saying the food is good. However, the manager is absolutely horrible! I don't know why he always seems so nasty, but he always has an extremely bad attitude! He makes my visits so unpleasant, and I end up feeling so unwelcome every time I come to this place, that I just don't want to come here. I would come to this place all the time, were it not for the horrible management. I try to speak to this guy, be nice to this guy and chat this guy up - just to make nice conversation with him, however, he just doesn't engage in any pleasantries. Maybe I'm asking too much, but he makes my visits so unpleasant that I don't want to come there for their good food. read more

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I am a regular at this place, probably within the last three month, I either ate there or had delivery 15 or 20 times. My first experience was not a pleasant one, the person who we asked for a table was not having the best day I guess, wanted a seat outside, instead of informing us of the wait time, the lady said I have a table inside either you take or leave ‍‍ -- Days later I decided to order to go from them because we had the obligation of trying to support the business in our neighborhood as much as we can, we know that the staff and owners are mostly locals, neighbors and awesome people, so we try to ensure that if we're to spend money it's spent mostly locally. Aside from my first interaction, the experience was good, I love their chicken lemon soup & their Greek chips the most. I recommend the place, food is good & prices are decent. read more

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Went for late lunch during weekday. Place was fairly empty and quiet. Lunch specials are served here until 4pm which was a plus. We ordered a gyro platter & Greek salad with grilled squid. First, food was not bad. Gyro and tzatziki was delicious. Platter is served with sliced potatoe chips which was tasty. Greek salad was slightly disappointing. Chunks of tomatoes and cucumbers with 2 pieces of green olives, lettuce and cubes of feta cheese was pretty much what it was. Where are the wrapped grape leaves and 2 pieces of olive for the entire salad? Best part of the salad was the grilled squid which was on point. Inside of the restaurant is pretty spacious and they offer outdoor seating. But, it was pretty clear the tables were not very clean. Our table top was sticky and fruit flies were roaming around our food and near the table. Servers were nice but, not sure if I'd return anytime soon. read more

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I am a huge gyro fan post my honeymoon in Greece and was more than excited when Mr. Suggested to grab something from a Greek place after our movie date. First things first... we went way before dinner time but I would suggest you to book a space if you are in a group. Located in the middle of promenade shopping complex.. this is a good place to either grab a quick bite or have a meal with the family .We ordered a gyro platter ( one for two since we were not too hungry) The service was quick and the food was way beyond our expectation. The platter consisted of authentic sliced gyro meat with salad, tzatziki sauce and fries. One bite of meat and sauce and I knew we have a winner! I am not a big fan of fries, but I must say even I couldn't resist indulging in the fries after each gyro bite. Overall a decent place if you are up for Greek food. read more

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Ohhhhhhh this food was sooooooo good!!!! Ok so the restaurant itself is deceiving because it doesn't look as big as it really is. Went on a weekend....Saturday night and it was fairly crowded. We were lucky enough to get a table by the window....we ordered immediately, because we didn't have time to play. We waited all day to eat. The food: my gf had the gyro platter....her plate was full!!! Lamb, veggies, pita, tzatziki, and house made potato chips. She had zero complaints. I had the chicken souvlaki....two (I think, I can't remember) large chicken skewers with perfectly seasoned chicken chunks, lemon rice, veggies, tzatziki and pita slices. SO. GOOD. we also had a bottle of white wine, which pairs perfectly with the meal. Everything was so good and we were stuffed!!! Took the baklava to go because.....and I ate it as soon as I got home!! Delish!!! read more

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55 The Promenade
Edgewater, NJ 07020
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Hours

What time does Greek Taverna open?

Greek Taverna opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Greek Taverna close?

Greek Taverna closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Greek Taverna closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Greek Taverna take credit cards?

Yes, Greek Taverna takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Greek Taverna have catering options?

Yes, Greek Taverna does have catering options.

Does Greek Taverna serve alcohol?

Yes, Greek Taverna serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Greek Taverna allow dogs?

Yes, Greek Taverna allows dogs.

Does Greek Taverna have TVs?

No, Greek Taverna does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Greek Taverna have bike parking?

Yes, Greek Taverna has bike parking.

Does Greek Taverna have outdoor seating?

Yes, Greek Taverna has outdoor seating options.

Does Greek Taverna have parking?

Yes, Greek Taverna has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Greek Taverna have free WiFi?

Yes, Greek Taverna has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

At Greek Taverna, our open-air kitchen allows you to see the delicacies our chefs are diligently preparing for you! Enjoy fine dining and finer company. As you feast on genuine Greek specialties, including all of your favorites, plus many new delights The essence of taverna is simple, fresh food, including lively dips, salads, and grilled fish. The Greek Taverna menus are true to their inspiration. This is not Americanized Greek food, watered down and meek. This is boldly Greek, so true to its roots that the lamb in the stew is left on the bone and even the salmon is not deboned before it is grilled. Come in and find out for yourself what makes Greek Taverna so great!

History

Established in 2004.

From its historic and beautiful cities, to its stunning sea-swept coasts, Greece is a country rich in tradition and character, whose culinary traditions have enjoyed thousands of years of careful crafting. Experience this old world charm as you dine in the comfort of our lovely restaurant. In the timeless tradition of the Mediterranean, our authentic decor transports you to a simple, more elegant place and time. Ancient artistry meets modern luxury to create a feast for the senses.

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