Taverna Cretekou Menu

A sampler of small tastes - Tarama, Tzatziki, Fava, and Dolmades. Served with Chilled Ouzo

CRETE Grilled Baby Octopus Lightly Marinated in Olive Oil and Wine

A Combination of Greek Appetizers. Tarama, Hummus, Tzatziki, White Bean Salad, Spanakotiropittes, Kalamata Olives, Anchovies, Dolmadakia and Feta Cheese

THESSALONIKI Shrimp and Feta Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served with Lemon

TRADITIONAL A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Imported Red Caviar, Olive Oil and Lemon Whipped to a Light Mousse

MIRNI A Soft Mousse of Eggplant, Fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Herbs

CRETE A Refreshing Blend of Homemade Yogurt, Cucumber and Garlic

IN SEASON Fava Bean Mousse Flavored with Olive Oil and Lemon. Served with Onions

SMIRNI Grape Leaves Filled with Rice, Scallions and Dill. Marinated in Olive Oil

SMIRNI Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes and Onions, Pine Nuts and Raisins

KASTORIA Wild Mushrooms Sautéed with Garlic and Herbs

CRETE A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Broiled Mushrooms Stuffed with Feta, Spinach and Herbs

TRADITIONAL Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust

ANDROS Our Chef's Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Filo

CRETE Broiled Feta with Fresh Basil and Tomatoes. Drizzled with Olive Oil and Fresh Oregano

TRADITIONAL Tender Squid Gently Fried. Served with Lemon

TRADITIONAL Kasseri Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served - Sizzling - with Lemon

Traditional Greek Chicken Soup with Frothy Egg and Lemon

Mixed Baby Greens with Greek Olives, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Anchovies and Red Onions. Dressed with Olive Oil, Vinegar and Herbs

Grilled Chicken on a Bed of Organic Country Baby Greens with Beets

Mixed Salad with Country Greens with Feta and House Dressing

Beets, Mixed Greens, Feta, and Walnuts

Gently Fried Squid Served Over Mixed Baby Greens

Grilled Shrimp with mixed Baby Greens in a Light Lemon Dressing

Traditional Greek Country Salad of Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Capers, Black Olives and Feta. Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs

A Combination of Traditional Greek Dishes Including Moussaka, Pastitsio, Dolmades, Soudsoukakia and Spanakopita

RADITIONAL Baked Ground Sirloin and Ziti Pasta. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Bechamel Sauce

CRETE Layers of Ground Sirloin, Eggplant and Zucchini. Topped with Bechamel Sauce

TRADITIONAL Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust

SMIRNI Ground Beef Morsels in a Mediterranean Sauce with Cumin

TRADITIONAL Ground Sirloin, Rice and Mint Wrapped in Grape Leaves. Finished in Avgolemono Sauce

SMIRNI Cubes of Veal Baked with Tomatoes and Eggplant. Topped with Kasseri Cheese. Finished with Red Wine and Baked in a Casserole

ATHENS Medallion of Beef Tenderloin Sautéed in Butter and Herbs. Laced with Mavrodaphne Wine

Our Chef's Very Special Recipe. Sauteed Medallions of Chicken Simmered in a Sauce of Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Red Wine, Fresh Basil and Herbs

RADITIONAL Breast of Chicken Marinated and Broiled on a Skewer with Vegetables

KOS Broiled Chicken Basted with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Fine Herbs

Layers of Grilled Zucchinis, Eggplants, Green-Red Peppers and Tomatoes Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs. Topped with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olive

CRETE Specialty of Taverna. Small Morsels of Lamb Baked with Three Cheeses, Artichoke, Peas, Carrots, Onions and Pine Nuts. Wrapped in Filo

TRADITIONAL Braised Shank of Lamb Served Greek Style with Orzo

TRADITIONAL Braised Shank of Lamb with Fresh String Beans in a Light Tomato Sauce

TRADITIONAL Lamb Marinated with Lemon, Olive Oil, Garlic and Oregano. Broiled on a Skewer with Tomatoes, Onions and Peppers

CYCLADES Specialty of Taverna. Braised Lamb with Black Olives, Red Wine, Fresh and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

TRADITIONAL Broiled Baby Lamb Chops Seasoned with Oregano, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice

Ask Your Waiter for the Fresh Fish of the Day

CRETE Shrimp Sautéed with Fresh Tomato, Garlic, Feta and White Wine. Served in a Casserole

AEGEAN Flounder Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts. Served in Light Cream, Wine and Lemon Sauce.

Fish Sautéed with Artichokes, Spiced with Dill and Fennel

Oven-Baked Fish with Spinach, Leaks and Scallions. Dressed with Coriander

Greek " Apple Fritters." Filo Pastry Stuffed with Apple Slices. Served Hot

Freshly Ground Walnuts Layered in Filo Pastry

A Light Semolina Custard Pastry Topped with Filo and Cinnamon

Homemade Light Custard

Our Special Recipe of Rice Pudding

Topped with Honey and Walnuts

Aphrodite's Apricots Poached in a White Wine and Orange Zest Sauce with Honey, Walnuts, and Yogurt

Lemon Cream Topped with Grape Preserves

The Perfect Ending to a Perfect Meal. Blended with Ouzo, Crème de Cacao, Coffee Liqueur and Whipped Cream