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OREKTIKA - APPETIZERS

The Meze Menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare

A great way to enjoy a variety of our special Greek dishes.

Seafood meze

 CALAMARI – Fried or Grilled   8 Tender Calamari served with a side of our marinara sauce. A delicacy in every psarotaverna – fish tavern in Greece GFO

 SALMON – Grilled Greek style   8  A Salmon fillet grilled to perfection with olive oil, topped with our own creamy lemon, caper and dill wine sauce. GF

 SHRIMP SAGANAKI – Red or White   8   Greek sautéed shrimp in a pan with tomatoes and feta cheese OR sautéed in white wine, butter and garlic lemon sauce.  GF

OCTOPUS GRILLED   15 Octopus marinated with Greek herbs and spices, grilled over an open flame is a Greek classic. GF

 ANCHOVIES   3 Salted sardine fillets in olive oil. GF

 SHRIMP SOUVLAKI SKEWERS   8 Two 5 inch skewers of grilled, marinated shrimp GF

Cheese meze

 SAGANAKI FLAMBE   8 Kefalograviera Greek cheese pan fried and flambéed with brandy. GFO

 YIAKNI   6 Sautéed eggplant is an Athens Café signature dish consisting of sautéed eggplant in tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. GF

 FETA IFESTIO BAKED FETA VOLCANO   7   Ifestio means volcano in Greek This dish is feta baked with green peppers, onions, and Greek herbs. Served in foil shaped like a volcano. GF

 ELIES KALAMATA OLIVES   4 Fresh, dark olives sprinkled with parsley. GF

 ANTIPASTO SALAD   8 A combination of kasseri, feta, pepper jack cheeses, salami, tomatoes, olives, green peppers, onions  and slices of pepperoni, sprinkled with basil and olive oil dressing. GFO

 FETA CHEESE PLATE  5 A slice of Feta Cheese (tangy, soft white cheese) sprinkled with oregano and olive oil. GF

 CHEESE PLATE  6 Feta, kasseri, and pepper-jack cheese with olives, tomatoes and spices. GF

Spreads

TZAZIKI   6 Yogurt mixed with shredded cucumbers, carrot, garlic, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. A traditional spread of Greece made in-house. GF

 TYROKAFTERI – SPICY FETA SPREAD   7 A blend of crumbled Feta with yogurt, diced onions and hot peppers. GF

 HUMMUS   6 Chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic makes our hummus great. GF

 MELITZANOSALATA -EGGPLANT SPREAD   6 Fire roasted eggplant mashed with tomatoes, onion, parsley, garlic, feta and olive oil. GF

 SKORDALIA- GARLIC SPREAD   6 Crushed garlic with olive oil lemon juice and wine vinegar, in a hearty base of walnuts blended smooth to perfection.

 TARAMOSALATA - GREEK FISH ROE SPREAD   6 Often called Greek Caviar is made from the salted and cured roe of cod mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, onions, and a starchy base of bread.       

 KALAMATA OLIVES SPREAD   6  Mashed Kalamata olives. GF

 CHOICE OF THREE SPREADS   14

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              Combination meze

 SEAFOOD PIKILIA   19 Grilled Calamari, Shrimp and fish (Bassa, Flounder or Grouper as available) GF

VEGETARIAN PIKILIA   13 Three of each: spinach pie triangles, dolmades and tyropita 

Meats meze

 DOLMADES – STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES  7  Our famous hand wrapped delicious dolmades are seasoned ground beef and rice rolled in grape leaves topped with warm lemon cream sauce. GF

 LOUKANIKO – Greek Sausage  6 Loukániko Greek sausages flavored with fennel seed, and various other dried herbs and seeds.

 KEFTEDAKIA - Greek Meatballs  6 Five large grilled special Greek Meatballs seasoned with our own secret recipe of Greek spices

 CHICKEN TIGANIA - Pan Fried Chicken & Onions  6 Chicken slices pan fried in olive oil with onions and spices. GF

 PORK TIGANIA - Pan Fried Pork & Onions  6 Pork slices pan fried in olive oil with onions and spices. GF

 GYRO PIZZA  6 A Greek pita bread covered with our famous marinara sauce and topped with Gyro meat, onions, and mozzarella cheese.

 SIKOTAKIA - Beef Liver and Onions  7 Pan fried liver with caramelized onions, garlic, Greek spices and a dash of white wine GF

 SOUVLAKI SKEWERS  Two 5 inch Souvlaki Skewers – tender marinated meats and vegetables grilled on a skewer. It is eaten straight off the stick and is seasoned well with Greek spices. GF Your choice of CHICKEN or PORK   4.5 SHRIMP  8  

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 Vegetarian meze

 SPANAKOPITA    7 Five delightful baked phyllo pastry triangles filled with spinach and feta cheese.

 TYROPITA Wrapped Feta in Phyllo  7  Five wonderful baked phyllo pastry triangles filled with feta cheese.

BRIAM – GREEK RATATOUILLE  5 Our family recipe consists of zucchini, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, eggplant, green peppers with Greek olive oil and spices.  GF

 GREEK FRIES  4 French fries topped with feta cheese and oregano. GF

 KOLOKLITHAKIA  Fried Zucchini  6 Zucchini is lightly breaded and fried. Served with tzatziki for dipping.

 EGGPLANT WHEELS  5 Fresh grilled eggplant wheels garnished with chopped fresh tomatoes, onions, green peppers, feta cheese, garlic oil and spices. GF 

VEGETARIAN GREEK PIZZA  5 Grilled pita bread, marinara and topped with spinach, feta, onions, and garlic.

 GIGANTES - Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce  6 Gigantes are a type of large white bean baked in a tomato sauce with plenty of fresh dill. GF

 DOLMADES – Vegetarian STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES   6 The meatless version of our dolmades features grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion, and dill served cold or warm with tzatziki sauce. GF

Salad

 GREEK SALAD  Large 7   Small 3.5 Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and pepperoncini pepper. Athens Café special Greek dressing. GF 

HORIATIKI SALAD  - VILLAGE SALAD  8.5 Small (serves 2 -3 people) Large 16 Tomatoes, cucumber, onions, green peppers, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives with vinaigrette dressing with parsley and oregano. GF

 CAESAR SALAD  7 A classic Caesar salad of crisp Romaine lettuce, Greek style croutons, and Parmesan cheese with creamy Caesar dressing.  GFO

 SPINACH SALAD  8.5 Spinach, onions, walnuts, dried cranberries, feta cheese and tossed with raspberry vinaigrette.  GF

Add to any salad: GRILLED CHICKEN   4, GYRO  MEAT   4, GRILLED FISH  6, SHRIMP   7, CALAMARI fried or grilled   5, SALMON   7, SCALLOPS   7, ROASTED LAMB   6 

Soup

 AVGOLEMONO  “The healing soup” bowl   6   Avgolemono is made from chicken, rice, egg and lemon juice. It  is soothing and calming. GF

 FAKI – Greek  lentil soup bowl   6  Vegetarian lentil soup with onions, tomatoes and garlic seasoned with bay leaf.  GF

 FASOLADA – Greek bean soup bowl   6 Vegetarian navy bean soup made with beans, tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery, fresh parsley and olive oil. GF

 CUP OF SOUP   3.5

 BOWL OF SOUP AND SMALL SALAD Choose your salad and a soup 

GREEK OR CAESAR SALAD and soup  3.5

HORIATIKI  Village SALAD and soup   4.5

SPINACH SALAD and soup   4.5

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 Fish

 Whole Greek Fish Flame Broiled “PSARI SCHARAS” Served with sauteed spinach and choice of a side. Char broiled with imported greek olive oil and spices GF Snapper (Fangri) Lean firm texture, mild, sweet flavor Tsipoura (Dorado) Sea bream- Similar to sea bass, mild white fish Lavraki (Broncini) Sea bass- Buttery texture and sweet delicate flavor As available, market prices

 SHRIMP SOUVLAKI KEBOBS   17 A skewer of marinated shrimp, grilled to perfection and served over grilled veggies (zucchini, squash, green peppers and onions). Served with a choice of a side. GF

 GREEK FISH AND CHIPS   13 Our battered and fried fish fillet (Flounder, Bassa or Grouper as available). Served with French fries and tartar sauce or skordalia - a garlic spread of crushed garlic, nuts, olive oil, salt and lemon.

 FISH POMPEY   16 Filet sautéed in spices and lemon served over a bed of sautéed vegetables. Served with choice of one side. GFO

 SALMON – Grilled Greek style  17 A Salmon fillet grilled to perfection with olive oil, topped with our own creamy lemon, caper and dill wine sauce. Served with a choice of two sides. GF

POSEIDON’S CHOICE   25 Grilled Calamari, Shrimp and fish (Flounder, Bassa or Grouper as available) Served with a choice of one side. GFO

 FISH FILLET GREEK STYLE   15 Our battered and fried fish fillet (Flounder, Bassa or Grouper as available). Served with sautéed spinach and choice of a side. GFO

 SEAFOOD with your choice of sauce. Served with orzo or rice. GFO

FISH FILLET Flounder, Bassa or Grouper as available   16, SHRIMP   17, SCALLOPS   19

SAUCES

LEMONATO  GF This lemon and white wine sauce with sautéed mushrooms.

MYKONOS GF Sautéed spinach, herbs, and feta cheese with a dash of ouzo.

CRETA  GF Lemon and white wine sauce with artichokes and carrots.

ATHENS  GF Sautéed tomatoes, garlic, feta cheese, and a dash of the famous Greek aperitif ouzo, an aniseed liquor.

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CLASSIC GREEK DISHES

Many of the dishes include Béchamel Sauce which is one of the staples in the Greek kitchen, it is the basic white sauce used in the Greek cuisine, the sauce consists of butter, flour, milk, and a pinch of nutmeg.

 Classics

SOUVLAKI  KEBOBS

A skewer of your choice of lamb, chicken, pork or shrimp, marinated with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, the herbs and spices, grilled to perfection and served over grilled veggies. Served with a choice of a side. GF

CHICKEN   14, PORK   15, LAMB   17, SHRIMP   17

MOUSSAKA – EGGPLANT CASSEROLE   12 Delicious recipe of oven baked layers of eggplant, potatoes, and ground beef topped with Béchamel sauce.

 PASTICHIO – PASTA AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE   12 Greek Lasagna. An oven baked casserole of layered tube pasta, ground beef, and béchamel cream sauce.

PAPOUTSAKIA – STUFFED EGGPLANT   12 Eggplant stuffed with seasoned ground beef and topped with béchamel sauce. Extra juicy and absolutely delicious!

 SPANAKOPITA – HOMEMADE SPINACH PIE    14 A blend of herbs, spinach, and feta cheese baked in layers of phyllo pastry sheets. Served with orzo or rice.

 DOLMADES – STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES   12 Our hand wrapped delicious dolmades are seasoned ground beef and rice rolled in grape leaves topped with warm lemon cream sauce.  Served with orzo or rice. GF

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LAMB – A Greek Tradition

Lamb

LAMB SHANK- Traditional recipe Oven baked lamb shank smothered in a blend of Greek spices (oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper) on a bed of tomatoes, green peppers, onions and feta cheese. Cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful.  Served with a choice of a side. GF One Shank   18

 LAMB CHOPS   Grilled lamb chops (paidakia) seasoned with salt, oregano, olive oil and lemon juice. Meant to be eaten with your fingers. Served with a choice of a side. GF YOUR CHOICE: 3 Chops   20,  4 Chops   25,  5 Chops   30

 RACK OF LAMB   34 Oven-roasted rack of lamb, seasoned with salt, oregano, olive oil and lemon juice. Served with a choice of a side. GF

 ROASTED LAMB   17 Boneless leg of lamb roasted in the oven with potatoes. Our lamb is embedded with garlic cloves, salt, pepper, oregano and lemon. Served with a choice of two sides. GF

 LAMB FRIKASE   15 Stew of lamb and lettuce, flavored with dill and onion, thickened with egg-lemon cream sauce. Served with orzo or rice. GF

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ZYMARIKA PASTA

  Pasta

 SALTSA- Marinara Sauce   9 Spaghetti or fettuccini topped with our own homemade Greek Marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices and herbs. GFO

 MAKARONIA GREEK   10 Spaghetti or fettuccini topped asparagus, olives, and garlic tossed in a light feta cheese sauce. GFO

ADD CHICKEN   4,  SHRIMP    7

 KIMA   12 Spaghetti or fettuccini topped with Greek ground beef sauce. GFO

 SHRIMP ATHENS PASTA   17 Spaghetti or fettuccini topped with grilled shrimp and sautéed tomatoes, garlic, feta cheese, and the Greek aperitif Ouzo. GFO

 SPETZOFAI –Sausage and peppers   13 Spaghetti or fettuccini tossed in sausage and peppers and Greek Marinara sauce. GFO

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 Vegetarian

 ZOETSA - VEGETARIAN COMBINATION PLATTER   14 Enjoy three of your favorite vegetarian dishes; dolmades, Yiakni eggplant, and Spanakopita.

 VEGETARIAN PAPOUTSAKIA   13 Eggplant shells stuffed with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and onions and baked.  

YIAKNI - SAUTÉED EGGPLANT   12 A casserole of sautéed eggplant in tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. GF

 VEGETARIAN DOLMADES - STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES   13 This meatless version of our dolmades features grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion, and dill served cold or warm with tzatziki sauce. Served with orzo or rice. GF

 SPANAKOPITA   14 A blend of herbs, spinach, and feta cheese baked in layers of phyllo pastry sheets. Served with orzo or rice.

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 Chicken

 OUR FAMOUS BAKED CHICKEN    15 Half Chicken baked Greek style in olive oil, lemon, oregano, and garlic. Served with oven roasted or mashed potatoes. GF

 BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST   14 Flame broiled chicken breast seasoned with Greek spices and served over grilled veggies, and choice of side. GF

 CHICKEN EGGPLANT PARMESAN   15 Layers of chicken and eggplant baked in tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. GF

 CHICKEN prepared with any of our famous sauces   14 GFO

 SOUVLAKI  KEBOBS CHICKEN   14 Grilled to perfection over grilled veggies, orzo or rice. GF 

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Beef

 KOKKINISTO Greek beef stew   15 Slow cooked beef with fresh tomatoes, onions, carrots and parsley. Served with orzo or rice. GF

 8 OZ TOP SIRLOIN   17 Broiled top sirloin seasoned with special Greek spices. Served with choice of two sides. GF

BIFTEKI   17 Two grilled seasoned ground beef patties served over pita bread, tomatoes, onions, served with tzatziki, and Greek fries. 

SIDES

VEGETABLE OF THE DAY   3, GRILLED MIXED VEGGIES   3, FRENCH FRIES   3, ROASTED OR MASHED POTATOES   3, SAUTEED SPINACH   3, ORZO   3, RICE   3, BROCCOLI   3, ASPARAGUS   3.5, GREEK GREEN BEANS   3.5, Extra tzatziki   1, Extra pita   1

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CLASSIC GREEK COMBINATIONS

 OUR FAMOUS GYRO PLATTER   14 Classic gyro meat served on an open face pita with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and tzatziki. Served with Greek fries

ATHENS SAMPLER – CLASSIC GREEK COMBO   15 Your choice of a Greek classic mousaka or pastichio served with two dolmades over orzo and two spanakopita triangles.

 GREEK PIKILIA COMBINATION FOR TWO   29 Made for two, this combination platter features a Bifteki, along with a grilled chicken souvlaki skewer, a grilled pork souvlaki skewer over a pita with lettuce tomatoes and onions and Greek fries.

 HORIATIKI PIKILIA – VILLAGE COMBO FOR TWO LAMB – PORK – BEEF – CHICKEN   39 This meal for two is for meat lovers. Two of our lamb chops, a grilled chicken souvlaki skewer, a grilled pork souvlaki skewer and a Bifteki over a pita with lettuce tomatoes and onions and Greek fries.

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PITA WRAPS

Comes with your choice of soup, salad, or fries.

warm pita with onions, tomatoes, and homemade tzatziki.

Wraps

 OUR FAMOUS GYRO WRAP  7  Gyro is Greek herb spiced lamb and beef tightly packed and stacked upright on a rotisserie. Then it is thinly sliced as it cooks on the rotisserie and it is wrapped in a pita with tzatziki, tomatoes and onions.

 GREEK CHICKEN, PORK, SHRIMP or LAMB WRAP   Seasoned with our signature herbs and spices and grilled to a tender perfection.  Wrapped in a pita with tzatziki, tomatoes and onions. CHICKEN WRAP   7,  PORK WRAP   7, LAMB WRAP   9, SHRIMP WRAP   9, BEEF WRAP   8, VEGGIE PITA WRAP   7

Sandwiches

 GREEK FISH SANDWICH   8 Your choice of delicious pan-fried fillet of fish (Flounder, Bassa or Grouper as available) served on a special Greek sub roll with lettuce, mayo or tartar sauce.  

GREEK HAMBURGER (BIFTEKI)   7 A grilled seasoned ground beef patty served in a toasted roll with choice of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki, mustard, ketchup or mayo.  

 GREEK CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH   7 Our flame broiled Greek chicken breast sandwich seasoned with Greek spices.  Served on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.

GREEK MEATBALL SANDWICH   7 Greek Meatballs in our famous marinara sauce, and topped with mozzarella cheese. Served on a toasted special sub roll.

 Beverages

Iced tea   2

Hot tea   2

Soda – Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Ginger ale   2.5

Lemonade   2.5

Assorted Juices   3

Pelligrino Large  5  or Single   2.5

Bottled water   1

 

COFFEES

Greek Coffee (sweet or unsweetened)   3.5

Greek Frappe   3

Regular Coffee   2

Espresso   2.5

Americano   2.5

Cappuccino   3.5

Mocha Cappuccino   4

Honey Cappuccino   4

Chocko-Latte   4

 

BEERS

Imported   5         Domestic   4

Fix                          Budweiser

Mythos                  Bud Light

Corona                   Miller Lite

Heineken               Michelob Ultra

Stella Atrois           Yuengling

Becks NA

Voreia Stout   6

 

Consuming undercooked meats, seafood, poultry shellfish or eggs may increase consumer’s risk of foodborne illness.

Please notify the server if you have food allergies.                                GF ~ Gluten Free   GFO ~ Gluten Free Option