Taverna Cretekou

Appetizers / Mezedes

In Greece, It Is Customary To Go To A Mezedopolion And Drink Ouzo Or Wine And Select A Number Of Favorite Small Dishes. Ouzeri Mezedes Originated In Antiquity And Reveal The Very Social Nature Of Modern Greeks. We At Taverna Cretekou Encourage You To Enjoy The Greek Lifestyle.

• Taramosalata - TraditionalUSD 7.75

  a taverna cretekou specialty. imported red caviar, olive oil and lemon whipped to a light mousse.

• Melitzanosalata - SmirniUSD 7.75

  a soft mousse of eggplant, fresh garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and herbs.

• Tzatziki - CreteUSD 7.95

  a refreshing blend of homemade yogurt, cucumber and garlic.

• Fava - In SeasonUSD 7.75

  fava beans mixed with olive oil and lemon. served with onions.

• Dolmadakia - SmirniUSD 7.50

  grape leaves filled with rice, scallions and dill. marinated in olive oil

• Imam Baildi - SmirniUSD 8.95

  baby eggplant stuffed with tomatoes and onions, pine nuts and raisins

• Agria Manitaria - KastoriaUSD 8.95

  wild mushrooms sauteed in garlic and parsley.

• Manitaria Psyloriti - CreteUSD 8.95

  a taverna cretekou specialty. broiled mushroom stuffed with feta, spinach and herbs.

• Spanakotiropita - TraditionalUSD 8.75

  filo filled with spinach and feta cheese and baked to a golden crust.

• Tiropita - AndrosUSD 8.95

  our chef's special recipe, manouri, feta and kefalograviera cheeses wrapped in puff pastry and filo.

• Feta Saganaki - CreteUSD 8.75

  broiled feta wit fresh basil and tomatoes. drizzled with olive oil and fresh oregano.

• Saganaki - TraditionalUSD 8.95

  kasseri cheese sauteed until crusty. served - sizzling - with lemon.

• Kalamarakia Tiganita - CyprusUSD 9.50

  ender squid gently fried. served with lemon

Appetizers For Two

• Ouzeri MezedesUSD 15.95

  a sampler of small taste - tarama, tzatziki, fava, and dolmades. served with chilled ouzo and pita bread

• Htapodaki Krassato - CreteUSD 14.50

  grilled baby octopus lightly marinated in olive oil and wine.

• SatyrikonUSD 15.50

  a combination of greek appetizers

• Saganaki Me Garides - ThessalonikiUSD 16.95

  shrimp and feta cheese sauteed until crusty. served with lemon.

Soup

• AvgolemonoUSD 5.95

  traditional greek chicken soup with frothy egg and lemon.

Salads

• Elliniki SalataUSD 10.50

  mixed baby greens with greek olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers and anchovies. dressed with olive oil, vinegar and herbs.

• Kotopoulo SalataUSD 11.95

  grilled chicken on a bed of organic country baby greens with beets.

• Anamikti SalataUSD 7.50

  mixed salad with country greens with feta and house dressing.

• Patzari SalataUSD 10.50

  beets, mixed greens, feta, and walnuts in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

• Kalamari SalataUSD 13.75

  squid served on mixed baby greens.

• GaridosalataUSD 16.95

  grilled shrimp with mixed baby greens in a light lemon dressing.

• HoriatikiUSD 10.50

  traditional greek country salad of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, capers, black olives and feta. seasoned with olive oil and herbs.

Vegetarian

• Vegetables Tis ImerasUSD 16.95

  ask you waiter for today's selection.

Kotopoulo

• Kotopoulo Me Damaskina - AndrosUSD 18.95

  our chef's very special recipe. chicken breast marinated in dry sherry, lemon juice and fresh spices with finely chopped prunes, mango, papaya, thyme, nutmeg and peppercorns

• Kotopoulo Kebab - TraditionalUSD 17.95

  breast of chicken marinated and broiled on a skewer with vegetables.

• Kotopoulo Lemonato - KosUSD 15.95

  broiled chicken basted with olive oil, lemon juice and fine herbs.

Traditionals

• Taverna Cretekou SpecialUSD 19.95

  a combination of traditional greek dishes including moussaka, pastitsio, dolmades, soudsoukakia and spanakopita

• Pastitsio - TraditionalUSD 17.95

  baked ground sirloin and ziti pasta. topped with parmesan cheese and bechamel sauce.

• Moussaka - CreteUSD 18.25

  layers of ground sirloin, eggplant and zucchini. topped with bechamel sauce.

• Spanakotiropites - TraditionalUSD 17.95

  filo filled with spinach and feta cheese and baked to a golden crust.

• Tiropita - AndrosUSD 17.25

  our chef's special recipe. manouri, feta and kefalgraviera cheese wrapped in puff pastry and filo.

• Soudsoukakia - SmirniUSD 16.95

  grounded beef morsels in a mediterranean sauce with cumin.

• Dolmades Avgolemono - TraditionalUSD 17.95

  ground sirloin, rice and mint wrapped in grape leaves. finished in avgolemono sauce.

• Korfu Dava - SmirniUSD 19.95

  cubes of veal baked with tomatoes and eggplant. topped with kasseri cheese. finished with red wine and baked in a casserole.

• Tornedo Krassato - Athens-USD 29.95

  medallion of beef tenderloin sauteed in butter and herbs. laced with mavrodaphne wine.

Arni

• Exohikon - CreteUSD 20.95

  specialty of taverna. small morsels of lamb baked with three cheeses, artichoke, peas, carrots, onions and pine nuts. wrapped in filo.

• Arni Psito - TraditionalUSD 19.95

  roasted leg of lamb seasoned with oregano and garlic.

• Arni Youvetsi - TraditionalUSD 20.95

  braised shank of lamb served greek style with orzo.

• Arni Kapama - TraditionalUSD 20.25

  braised shank of lamb with fresh string beans in a light tomatoes sauce.

• Arni Shishkebab - TraditionalUSD 20.95

  lamb marinated with lemon, olive oil, garlic and oregano. broiled on a skewer with tomatoes, onions and peppers.

• Arnaki Kikladitiko - CycladesUSD 20.95

  specialty of taverna. braised lamb with black olives, red wine, fresh and sun-dried tomatoes.

• Paidakia - TraditionalUSD 29.95

  broiled baby lamb chops seasoned with oregano, olive oil and lemon juice.

Thalassina

• Psari Skaras - Market Price

  ask your waiter for the fresh fish of the day.

• Garides Cretekou - CreteUSD 21.95

  prawns sauteed with fresh tomato, garlic, feta and white wine. served in a casserole.

• Glossa Aegeou - AegeanUSD 18.95

  flounder stuffed with spinach, feta and pine nuts. served in light wine and lemon sauce.

• Kalamarakia Tiganita - TraditionalUSD 18.95

  tender squid gently fried. served with a wedge of lemon.

• From Our Ancient Greek Menu (athens, 330 B.c.)

• Psari Me AginaresUSD 21.95

  fish sauteed with artichokes, spiced with dill and fennel.

• Sfirida Me SpanakiUSD 21.95

  oven-baked fish with spinach, leaks and scallions. dressed with coriander.

From Our Ancient Greek Menu

• Verikoka AphroditeUSD 7.50

  aphrodite's apricots poached in a white wine and orange zest sauce with honey, walnuts, and yogurt.

• Crema Lemoniou Me Stafili GlykoUSD 7.50

  lemon cream flan topped with grape preserves

Desserts

• MilopitaUSD 5.95

  greek "apple fritters." filo pastry stuffed with apple slices. served hot.

• BaklavaUSD 5.95

  freshly ground walnuts layered in filo pastry.

• GalaktobourekoUSD 5.95

  a light semolina custard pastry topped with filo and cinnamon.

• RizogaloUSD 5.95

  our special recipe of rice pudding

• Homemade YogurtUSD 6.75

  topped with honey and walnuts.