Meli European Taverna Menu

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Spreads - Pikilia ($9 for 1, $23 for 3, 5 for $41)Meze Oma - Raw Bar Salates ( Protein additions: Chicken or Pork Skewer 7, Salmon 11, Shrimp 12)Psaria - Whole Fish From the Land Thalassiná - Sea Sides Steak & Chops Pasta Add-Ons Dessert Coffee & Tea Espress Yourself

Spreads - Pikilia ($9 for 1, $23 for 3, 5 for $41)
- Tzatziki
  Yogurt, cucumber, garlic
- Skordalia
  Garlic
- Taramosalata
  Salted & cured fish roe
- Tyrokafteri
  Feta, chili, lemon
- Melitzanosalata
  Eggplant, tomato, herbs
Meze
- Grilled Octopus
  greek red wine vinegar, EVOO, cipolini onions
  $21.00
- Kalamari
  charred lemon, spicy tomato oil
  $15.00
- Shrimp Saganaki
  tomatoes, shallots, ouzo, feta
  $16.00
- Spanakopita - Spinach Pie
  rustic phyllo, spinach, onions, dill, feta
  $13.00
- Kalamaki
  chargrilled skewered chicken or pork, parsley onions, tzatziki, crusty bread
  $15.00
- Yiayia Dena's Keftedes
  pan-fried greek meatballs, mint, tzatziki
  $13.00
- Dolmades - Grape Leaves
  rice, tomato, yogurt, dill
  $12.00
- Baby Eggplant
  tomato, garlic, fresh herbs, lemon
  $14.00
- Giant Beans
  tomato braised giant lima beans
  $12.00
- Saganaki - Cheese Flambé
  kasseri cheese flambé, lemon, warm pita
  $13.00
- Meli Me Feta
  rustic phyllo, sesame, aegean honey
  $14.00
- Fakes - Lentil Soup
  vegetable stock, mirepoix, EVOO
  $10.00
- Feta & Olives
  $11.00
- Grilled U4 Shrimp
  grilled prawns, Hawaiian basil, & citrus aioli
  $15.00
- Taverna Chips
  zucchini served with tzatziki or skordalia
  $13.00
Oma - Raw Bar
- Meli Oysters
  ponzu, scallions, lemon zest
  $18.00
- Tuna Tartar
  scallions, sriracha, cilantro, yuzu aioli
  $19.00
- Crispy Yellowfin Tuna
  crispy rice, massago, Serrano peppers
  $18.00
- Sashimi
  seasonal selection
  $22.00
Salates ( Protein additions: Chicken or Pork Skewer 7, Salmon 11, Shrimp 12)
- Horiatiki - Village Salad
  vine ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta, capers, kalamata olives, EVOO
  $12.00
- Meli Salad
  spinach, orange, balsamic vinaigrette, almonds, garlic honey & whipped feta
  $14.00
- Beet Salad
  red & golden beets, arugula, red onion, mizithra mousse
  $13.00
- Brussels Sprouts Salad
  baby arugula, shaved brusel sprouts, roast garlic parmesan dressing
  $13.00
Psaria - Whole Fish
- European Sea Bass - Bronzino
  lean white meat, firm delicate flavor
  $42.00
- Red Snapper
  a great firm texture, sweet nutty flavor
  $44.00
- Royal Dorado
  rich, succulent, meaty flavor
  $42.00
From the Land
- Lamb Shank
  braised lamb shank, red wine, mirepoix, tomatoes, feta, butter noodles, mizithra
  $39.00
- Roasted Half Chicken
  root vegetables carrots, turnips, potatoes, pan jus
  $28.00
- Slow Roasted Lamb Gyro
  lamb shoulder, Athenian accouterments, greek fries
  $32.00
- Maya's Meli Burger
  baby arugula, caramelized onion, tomato jam, whipped feta, brioche roll, served with fries or greek fries
  $17.00
- Roasted Cauliflower
  curry, aioli, cilantro, lime, macadamia nuts
  $19.00
Thalassiná - Sea
- Mixed Seafood Grill
  lobster, shrimp, scallops & octopus flambéd tableside, thousand-layer potatoes
  $58.00
- Scallops
  pan-seared, corn, oyster, maitake, shiitake mushrooms, madeira wine sauce
  $43.00
- Poached Sesame Tuna
  potatoes, oyster. maitake & shiitake mushrooms, carrot puree, spicy tuna, cilantro
  $41.00
- Salmon
  pan-seared salmon toasted trahana, broccolini, chili fig glaze
  $33.00
- Chilean Sea Bass
  pan-seared, creamy spinach rice, tomatoes, capers & preserved lemon sauce
  $44.00
Sides
- Lemon Potatoes
  $8.00
- Greek Fries
  $8.00
- Honey Glazed Carrots
  $8.00
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  $12.00
- Sautéed Garlic Spinach
  $10.00
- Broccolini
  chilies, lemon
  $9.00
- Mashed Potatoes
  $9.00
Steak & Chops
- Filet Mignon
  mashed potatoes, horseradish cream & peppercorn sauce
  $49.00
- Grilled Lamb Chops
  garlic, eggplant, red peppers, scallions, basil aioli
  $54.00
- Wagyu Beef Souvlaki
  grilled, smashed Yukon crispy potatoes, sheep yogurt & black pepper sauce
  $56.00
- Bone-In Ribeye
  grilled, thousand-layer potatoes, tomato Provencal, herb butter
  $59.00
- Tomahawk Pork Chop
  grilled, sweet potato stack, cauliflower purée, port wine sauce
  $36.00
Pasta
- Deconstructed Pastitsio
  braised short rib, béchamel, paccheri pasta, mizithra cheese
  $28.00
- Mushroom Risotto
  shiitake, maitake, & oyster mushrooms & onions
  $22.00
- Meli Pasta
  fusilli, tomatoes, roasted eggplant & micro basil
  $24.00
- Shrimp Pasta
  spaghetti, tomato lobster broth & garlic
  $33.00
Add-Ons
- Grilled Prawn
  $13.00
- 5 OZ Lobster Tail
  $17.00
- Grilled Shrimp Skewer
  $12.00
- Chicken Skewer
  $7.00
- Grilled Salmon
  $11.00
Dessert
- Baklava Cheesecake
  the best of both worlds drizzled with lavender honey
  $15.00
- Chocolate Mousse Cake
  chocolate mousse, chocolate crust, chocolate ganache & toasted cashews
  $12.00
- Bougatsa
  crispy pillows, cinnamon ice cream, semolina custard, honey & caramel
  $12.00
- Creme Brulee
  $12.00
- Mixed Berries & Cream
  seasonal berries, créme anglaise
  $10.00
- Cinnamon Ice Cream
  made by our friends at the Bank Street Creamery
  $8.00
Coffee & Tea
- Coffee
  $3.50
- Espresso
  $4.00
- Cappuccino
  $5.00
- Tea
  $3.50
Espress Yourself
- Meli Espresso Martini
  Wheatley Vodka, St. George Nola Coffee, Averna Amaro, Espresso
  $12.00
- Tropical Carajillo
  Licor 43, Reposado Tequila, Giffard Caribbean pineapple, Cynar Amaro, Espresso.
  $12.00
- Banana Walnut Espresso
  Black Strap Rum, Giffard Vanilla, Nux Alpina Walnut, Espresso, bitters
  $12.00
- Cardamom Tried
  Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin, Giffard Cassis de Noir, Espresso, cardamom
  $15.00