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    Kellari Taverna

    3.7 (866 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    KELLARI TAVERNA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Anita S.

    We started with happy hour at the bar and then sat down for dinner. The whole experience was amazing. We are celebrating our anniversary and they took the time to congratulate us. The dip trio is the best way to try a variety. The crab cakes are delicious. The baklava was just right, not overly sweet.

    Mediterranean kale salad
    Kevin B.

    My wife and I came here for the pre-theatre meal and it was a decent restaurant overall. We enjoyed mastiha spritzes for our cocktails and we had the mediterranean kale salad and it was pretty flavorful. We both had the sea bass for our main (which is our go-to in any Greek restaurant) and it was good, though not the best sea bass we've had. We had the kormos skolata (chocolate salami) and the almond milk pudding and the kormos was definitely the better of the two. Service was good and it was a nice restaurant for a prix-fixe meal before a show.

    Kormos
    Giselle G.

    I came here for dinner and we had the pre theater menu which was delicious. I ordered the tuna tartare for the appetizers, the lamb chops as the entree and dessert was Kormos Sokolata. This place is beautiful and the staff was great. So the tuna tartare was great well cut, fresh and flavorful. The lamb chops were great they were well cooked; flavorful and a generous portion; the lemon potatoes were also good. The dessert was ok; nothing memorable. This place is good and I would definitely return to try the happy hour.

    Happy hour menu June 2025
    Tiffany L.

    I had a great time here for happy hour on a Tuesday after work. It was surprisingly large inside and very crowded! I think you should definitely make a reservation for dinner. We were lucky and there were two seats open at the bar for happy hour (I believe you can only have the happy hour menu if you're seated at the bar). It was pretty loud since there were so many people waiting to be seated (and the bar is next to the entrance). The happy hour menu was extensive and honestly not a bad price! I would recommend the grilled calamari and tuna tartare as well as the glass of Assyrtiko white wine.

    Snapper filet main course
    Sally X.

    I went for the first time to meet my former boss for lunch. I was surprised that on a Tuesday in August, the restaurant was packed. The server asked if we needed to leave at a certain time for work. Lovely restaurant. We sat inside. The host was friendly. Service was fabulous! Our server was very attentive! We ordered the lunch prix fix. Good deal! After every course was served, our server checked on us. Food was good. We ordered various fish dishes.

    Greek salad
    Caroline B.

    Went here for lunch with sisters and mom before seeing a matinee. The atmosphere is perfect and service great. The food was delicious! Could not have asked for better. Cookie plate at end was terrific. I just got a Greek salad and soup of the day. Wonderful!

    The interior is beautiful inside
    Anna B.

    It's amazing place !! Very professional staff!! Very kind ! We had a limited time to go for the show and they served for us faster!! The food is delicious!! Beautiful restaurant and design! Nice music! Love this place ! Definitely coming back!!!

    Salmon
    Kat A.

    Ambiance is beautiful! Service is great. Wish the soup came with more chicken. Salmon sashimi needed more lemon for flavor. Salad was boring, nothing special. Seabass was overcooked and dry. Got the grilled octopus but it wasn't great. Overall the food is 3 stars but the vibe is pretty for a dinner date spot

    Muscles that were returned bc they were not fresh.
    Jordan C.

    Came in for dinner and drinks before a show on a Saturday. A tad busy. The place is beautiful. Very refreshing and not dark. Server was nothing spectacular. Did her job. Nothing above or beyond in regard to friendliness from the minute we sat down. We ordered the trio of dips with tatziki, feta and an eggplant one. All were delicious and we received more pita when needed. We then ordered the halloumi cheese appetizer or small plate. It was fine. Shuka has them beat! We then ordered the muscles. From the instant they arrived we knew they were not fresh. I took one bite. Fine. Second bite was super fishy and didn't feel right in consistency. I spit it out. All three of us agreed they were suspect. Rule of thumb w seafood: when in doubt, spit it out! I alerted the waitress, she apologized and returned the dish. By that time we were pressed for time and didn't really fancy muscles again. I advised we would still tip her based on the full price of the intended meal but that we didn't need a replacement dish. She left the side of fries and those were very good. The manager came over, did what he should do in these cases, apologized. Told me it would be stricken from the tab and brought us a dessert on the house. We assured him we understood and encouraged him to taste one. We left feeling underwhelmed and hoped they just had an off night. I did tip fully (muscles included). I paid the bill and saw a pending reversed charge on my card app. Not sure what happened, but when I got my credit card statement- the full change had been put through. Disappointed. Won't return.

    Dozen oysters
    Masumi T.

    Every place seemed to be busy this particular night and we ended up at Kellari. I've been eyeing this place so glad we stopped in even if it was just for a drink and some appetizers. We both got wine. I went with a white Greek wine I haven't had in a while. It was refreshing and just what I was looking for. We also ordered grilled calamari and a dozen oysters. Oysters were good but nothing special. They were a little big for my preference. The calamari on the other hand was delicious. If given the choice I always go with grilled and glad we did. It came with a little bit of greens and what I thought was hummus but menu says otherwise. Delicious nonetheless and would order that again. We also ordered some bread white we wait which came with olives. Service was great. Very attentive at the bar and we enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely come back.

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    Kiki's - Grilled Octopus / IG @mwy.eats

    Kiki's

    4.1(1k reviews)
    2.9 miChinatown, Lower East Side
    $$

    what they serve: authentic (tapa-sized) Greek dishes located inside an old Chinese printing press…read morein Chinatown highly highly recommend checking this place out if you're craving greek food. they don't accept reservations so your best bet is to secure a table at an off hour weeknight what we ordered * lamb chops: perfectly grilled and seasoned. served with the FRESHEST fries * shrimp: currently hyperfixated on shrimp and the orzo cream sauce is s-tier * spanka: dude the feta and spinach and phyllo dough combo is goated * calamari: they said they ship in their calamari fresh everyday. this was GOOD TOO but prob my least favorite * cheesecake: GET THIS ONE. OH MY 10/10 IT WAS CREAMY BUT NOT OVERLY CREAMY. THE CRUST WAS GIVING BROWN BUTTER. IT WAS SO GOOD. OH MY I LOVE. NOT TOO SWEET service: EVERYONE WAS SO NICE & GENUINE. I LOVE IT HERE.

    Kiki's has been on my list since I moved to NYC ~5 years ago and it was finally time to try it out!…read moreI went with a group of 4 on a Friday around 6:45pm. Unsurprisingly, there was a long line to put down our names on that gloriously warm and sunny spring evening. We were told the wait time was 1-1.5 hours which honestly went by so fast because there are so many fun places around the area. We got our table at around 8pm in the restaurant area right across the street. I can definitely see the timeless appeal of this place-- the vibes are so fun, the energy is young and vibrant, lights are dim, the music is loud, the smell of sizzling grilled meats and fries fills the space -- all of this hidden behind the facade of a printshop in Chinatown. It's a one-of-a-kind place. The food was pretty good and reasonably priced. We shared: - bottle of orange wine: very generously priced which we easily split amongst us 4. The wine was bright, refreshing and had a lot of body. - dips: we ordered the tzaitziki and the fava bean dip. They accidentally gave us the tirokafteri (or spicy feta) initially which was ironically my favorite dip out of the ones we tried, with the perfect creamy and spicy balance. The tzaitziki was also delicious, refreshing, and cool. The fava bean dip eventually came and it was a bit flat in flavor and texture compared to the other two. It tasted like blended fava beans with some capers on top and no other flavor elements. It was also a bit dry and I was expecting a texture more similar to hummus. The dips came with very delicious pita/regular bread and we also asked for cucumber slices for our gluten free friend (didn't know this was an option but cool!). - octopus: pretty small portion for 4 people but amazing! The octopus was super tender and flavorful. Considering how busy this place is, I was surprised at how well made this was. They have the dish mastered. Highly recommend! Would order again. - gigante beans: tomato bean stew, pretty good and filling! Good to share if you want something a bit more hearty and warm. Also gluten free! Perfect for colder months. - saganaki: I think I would come back exclusively for this alone. It's the perfect dish: the salty and melty cheese is packed inside layers of crispy, flaky, buttery phyllo, with sweet honey on top. This had the perfect balance of flavors and textures. I would order one for myself next time. Definitely a crowd favorite. - mixed grill: the menu said this was for 3 but it was actually a very generous portion for us 4. Delicious meats: it had lamb chops, some chicken and pork souvlaki, Greek sausage, and ground beef patties, all over a bed of well seasoned fries and pita. Truly a stellar dish. Perfect to share and super satisfying. - desserts: we tried the baklava and cheesecake. The baklava came completely without structure and was not that good (too heavy on the cinnamon for my taste and not enough filling), however the cheesecake was rich and creamy with a tangy flavor that perfectly balanced the sweet strawberries and delicious crust! Very well made. My major critique is that the service was quite disappointing. I felt like our waitress was not very kind/ helpful/ was annoyed at us perpetually for no good reason. Additionally, items in our order were messed up or came out too late (which is usually acceptable because we all make mistakes but flagging down anyone for help was virtually impossible). Ultimately, I would probably come again with a group of young people because the food was so good and affordable. The vibe is also pretty unique. However, Kiki's could certainly benefit from polishing its service a bit/ hiring more staff so there is enough attention to customers. While they understandably manage tremendous volumes of people, especially over weekends, that should not come at the expense of the customer experience.

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    yasouvlaki

    4.3(261 reviews)
    2.3 miYorkville, Upper East Side
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    Came here when I first moved to the neighborhood and I'm not sure why it took me so long to come…read moreback. This is such a yummy upper east side spot! You can come here for any occasion. Portions are all perfect to share as well. The staff were super friendly. Greeted us as soon as we walked in, explained things on the menu, made suggestions, and constantly checked in on us. The octopus was truly amazing!!!!!

    How does this place have a 4.5 star rating?…read more We've been here many times as it's close to home. The food is always a solid 3/5, at best. It doesn't matter if you're getting a horatiki salad, pikilia, souvlaki of any kind, or a piece of salmon. The pita is bad, but everything else is just fine. Then you'll get the bill and ask yourself how you just dropped $250+. $18 for two pieces of halloumi? A 25% tip? And why does my stomach hurt? The servers are kind enough. The hosts are oblivious. Maybe you'll be blessed with a table by the bathroom or a door tonight? Maybe you'll get your delivery within the next hour? Do not ever order delivery from here. Ignore the delay for a moment. Everyone makes slips. $80+ got us 1) a chicken platter 2) two small soggy slices of halloumi 3) a salad with a single lukewarm chicken kebab on the side. The food was fatty, greasy, cold, and looked like it had been leftover and reheated from someone else's plate. Perhaps the delivery kitchen is different than the dine-in one? We were starving, so please pray for us - hopefully no one starts feeling sick tonight. Yasouvlaki is an awesome place to take your parents visiting from the suburbs or another state. Don't go here because you want real Greek food. And don't bring your Greek friends here, either. They'll be mad at you. 2 stars is generous.

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    yasouvlaki - Moussaka ($25)  Zucchini Sticks ($16) Kefta Skewer ($7) Tzatziki

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    Moussaka ($25) Zucchini Sticks ($16) Kefta Skewer ($7) Tzatziki

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