Taverna Cretekou Menu

4.5
(1,000+ Reviews)
  • Mezedes For Two

    • OUZERI MEZEDES

      A sampler of small tastes - Tarama, Tzatziki, Fava, and Dolmades. Served with Chilled Ouzo
      $22.95
    • OHTAPODAKI KRASSATO

      CRETE Grilled Baby Octopus Lightly Marinated in Olive Oil and Wine
      $25.95
    • SATYRIKON

      A Combination of Greek Appetizers. Tarama, Hummus, Tzatziki, White Bean Salad, Spanakotiropittes, Kalamata Olives, Anchovies, Dolmadakia and Feta Cheese
      $27.95
    • SAGANAKI ME GARIDES

      THESSALONIKI Shrimp and Feta Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served with Lemon
      $25.95
  • Mezedes

    • TARAMOSALATA

      TRADITIONAL A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Imported Red Caviar, Olive Oil and Lemon Whipped to a Light Mousse
      $13.95
    • MELITZANOSALATA

      MIRNI A Soft Mousse of Eggplant, Fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Herbs
      $12.95
    • OTZATZIKI

      CRETE A Refreshing Blend of Homemade Yogurt, Cucumber and Garlic
      $12.95
    • FAVA

      IN SEASON Fava Bean Mousse Flavored with Olive Oil and Lemon. Served with Onions
      $12.95
    • DOLMADAKIA

      SMIRNI Grape Leaves Filled with Rice, Scallions and Dill. Marinated in Olive Oil
      $12.95
    • IMAM BAILDI

      SMIRNI Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes and Onions, Pine Nuts and Raisins
      $13.95
    • AGRIA MANITARIA

      KASTORIA Wild Mushrooms Sautéed with Garlic and Herbs
      $12.95
    • MANITARIA PSYLORITI

      CRETE A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Broiled Mushrooms Stuffed with Feta, Spinach and Herbs
      $12.95
    • SPANAKOTIROPITA

      TRADITIONAL Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust
      $13.95
    • TIROPITA

      ANDROS Our Chef's Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Filo
      $13.95
    • FETA SAGANAKI

      CRETE Broiled Feta with Fresh Basil and Tomatoes. Drizzled with Olive Oil and Fresh Oregano
      $13.95
    • KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA

      TRADITIONAL Tender Squid Gently Fried. Served with Lemon
      $17.95
    • SAGANAKI

      TRADITIONAL Kasseri Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served - Sizzling - with Lemon
      $15.95
  • Soup

    • AVGOLEMONO

      Traditional Greek Chicken Soup with Frothy Egg and Lemon
      $10.95
    • ENJOY A SECOND BASKET OF BREAD

      $2.00
  • Salads

    • ELLINIKI SALATA

      Mixed Baby Greens with Greek Olives, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Anchovies and Red Onions. Dressed with Olive Oil, Vinegar and Herbs
      $16.95
    • OKOTOPOULO SALATA

      Grilled Chicken on a Bed of Organic Country Baby Greens with Beets
      $19.95
    • ANAMIKTI SALATA

      Mixed Salad with Country Greens with Feta and House Dressing
      $11.95
    • PATZARI SALATA

      Beets, Mixed Greens, Feta, and Walnuts
      $16.95
    • KALAMARI SALATA

      Gently Fried Squid Served Over Mixed Baby Greens
      $21.95
    • GARIDO SALATA

      Grilled Shrimp with mixed Baby Greens in a Light Lemon Dressing
      $22.95
    • HORIATIKI

      Traditional Greek Country Salad of Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Capers, Black Olives and Feta. Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs
      $16.95
  • Traditionals

    • TAVERNA CRETEKOU SPECIAL

      A Combination of Traditional Greek Dishes Including Moussaka, Pastitsio, Dolmades, Soudsoukakia and Spanakopita
      $28.95
    • PASTITSIO

      RADITIONAL Baked Ground Sirloin and Ziti Pasta. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Bechamel Sauce
      $23.95
    • MOUSSAKA

      CRETE Layers of Ground Sirloin, Eggplant and Zucchini. Topped with Bechamel Sauce
      $25.95
    • SPANAKOTIROPITES

      TRADITIONAL Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust
      $24.95
    • TIROPITA

      ANDROS Our Chef's Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Filo
      $24.95
    • SOUDSOUKAKIA

      SMIRNI Ground Beef Morsels in a Mediterranean Sauce with Cumin
      $24.95
    • DOLMADES AVGOLEMONO

      TRADITIONAL Ground Sirloin, Rice and Mint Wrapped in Grape Leaves. Finished in Avgolemono Sauce
      $24.95
    • KORFU DAVA

      SMIRNI Cubes of Veal Baked with Tomatoes and Eggplant. Topped with Kasseri Cheese. Finished with Red Wine and Baked in a Casserole
      $29.95
    • TORNEDO KRASSATO

      ATHENS Medallion of Beef Tenderloin Sautéed in Butter and Herbs. Laced with Mavrodaphne Wine
      $44.95
  • Kotopoulo

    • KOTOPOULO KALAMATA

      Our Chef's Very Special Recipe. Sauteed Medallions of Chicken Simmered in a Sauce of Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Red Wine, Fresh Basil and Herbs
      $24.95
    • KOTOPOULO KEBAB

      RADITIONAL Breast of Chicken Marinated and Broiled on a Skewer with Vegetables
      $24.95
    • KOTOPOULO LEMONATO

      KOS Broiled Chicken Basted with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Fine Herbs
      $24.95
  • Vegetarian

    • VEGETABLES TIS IMERAS

      Layers of Grilled Zucchinis, Eggplants, Green-Red Peppers and Tomatoes Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs. Topped with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olive
      $24.95
  • Arni

    • EXOHIKON

      CRETE Specialty of Taverna. Small Morsels of Lamb Baked with Three Cheeses, Artichoke, Peas, Carrots, Onions and Pine Nuts. Wrapped in Filo
      $27.95
    • ARNI YOUVETSI

      TRADITIONAL Braised Shank of Lamb Served Greek Style with Orzo
      $27.95
    • ARNI KAPAMA

      TRADITIONAL Braised Shank of Lamb with Fresh String Beans in a Light Tomato Sauce
      $27.95
    • ARNI SHISHKEBAB

      TRADITIONAL Lamb Marinated with Lemon, Olive Oil, Garlic and Oregano. Broiled on a Skewer with Tomatoes, Onions and Peppers
      $27.95
    • ARNAKI KIKLADITIKO

      CYCLADES Specialty of Taverna. Braised Lamb with Black Olives, Red Wine, Fresh and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
      $27.95
    • PAIDAKIA

      TRADITIONAL Broiled Baby Lamb Chops Seasoned with Oregano, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice
      $44.95
  • Thalassina

    • PSARI SKARAS

      Ask Your Waiter for the Fresh Fish of the Day
    • GARIDES CRETEKOU

      CRETE Shrimp Sautéed with Fresh Tomato, Garlic, Feta and White Wine. Served in a Casserole
      $29.95
    • GLOSSA AEGEOU

      AEGEAN Flounder Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts. Served in Light Cream, Wine and Lemon Sauce.
      $29.95
    • KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA

      TRADITIONAL Tender Squid Gently Fried. Served with a Wedge of Lemon. From Our Ancient Greek Menu (Athens, 330 B.C.)
      $25.95
    • PSARI ME AGINARES

      Fish Sautéed with Artichokes, Spiced with Dill and Fennel
      $29.95
    • PSARI ME SPANAKI

      Oven-Baked Fish with Spinach, Leaks and Scallions. Dressed with Coriander
      $29.95
  • Desserts

    • MILOPITA

      Greek " Apple Fritters." Filo Pastry Stuffed with Apple Slices. Served Hot
      $10.95
    • BAKLAVA

      Freshly Ground Walnuts Layered in Filo Pastry
      $10.95
    • GALAKTOBOUREKO

      A Light Semolina Custard Pastry Topped with Filo and Cinnamon
      $10.95
    • CREME CARAMEL

      Homemade Light Custard
      $10.95
    • RIZOGALO

      Our Special Recipe of Rice Pudding
      $10.95
    • HOMEMADE YOGURT

      Topped with Honey and Walnuts
      $10.95
    • VERIKOKA APHRODITE

      Aphrodite's Apricots Poached in a White Wine and Orange Zest Sauce with Honey, Walnuts, and Yogurt
      $10.95
    • CREMA LEMONIOU ME STAFILI GLYKO

      Lemon Cream Topped with Grape Preserves
      $10.95
  • Coffees

    • ZOBRA COFFEE

      The Perfect Ending to a Perfect Meal. Blended with Ouzo, Crème de Cacao, Coffee Liqueur and Whipped Cream
      $15.95
    • AMERICAN COFFEE

      $2.95
    • GREEK COFFEE

      $4.95
  • Mezedes For Two

    • OUZERI MEZEDES

      A sampler of small tastes - Tarama, Tzatziki, Fava, and Dolmades. Served with Chilled Ouzo
      $21.95
    • OHTAPODAKI KRASSATO

      CRETE Grilled Baby Octopus Lightly Marinated in Olive Oil and Wine
      $24.95
    • SATYRIKON

      A Combination of Greek Appetizers. Tarama, Hummus, Tzatziki, White Bean Salad, Spanakotiropittes, Kalamata Olives, Anchovies, Dolmadakia and Feta Cheese
      $24.95
    • SAGANAKI ME GARIDES

      THESSALONIKI Shrimp and Feta Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served with Lemon
      $24.95
  • Mezedes

    • TARAMOSALATA

      TRADITIONAL A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Imported Red Caviar, Olive Oil and Lemon Whipped to a Light Mousse
      $12.95
    • MELITZANOSALATA

      MIRNI A Soft Mousse of Eggplant, Fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Herbs
      $11.95
    • OTZATZIKI

      CRETE A Refreshing Blend of Homemade Yogurt, Cucumber and Garlic
      $11.95
    • FAVA

      IN SEASON Fava Bean Mousse Flavored with Olive Oil and Lemon. Served with Onions
      $11.95
    • DOLMADAKIA

      SMIRNI Grape Leaves Filled with Rice, Scallions and Dill. Marinated in Olive Oil
      $11.95
    • IMAM BAILDI

      SMIRNI Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes and Onions, Pine Nuts and Raisins
      $12.95
    • AGRIA MANITARIA

      KASTORIA Wild Mushrooms Sautéed with Garlic and Herbs
      $11.95
    • MANITARIA PSYLORITI

      CRETE A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Broiled Mushrooms Stuffed with Feta, Spinach and Herbs
      $11.95
    • SPANAKOTIROPITA

      TRADITIONAL Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust
      $12.95
    • TIROPITA

      ANDROS Our Chef's Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Filo
      $13.95
    • FETA SAGANAKI

      CRETE Broiled Feta with Fresh Basil and Tomatoes. Drizzled with Olive Oil and Fresh Oregano
      $13.95
    • KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA

      TRADITIONAL Tender Squid Gently Fried. Served with Lemon
      $16.95
    • SAGANAKI

      TRADITIONAL Kasseri Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served - Sizzling - with Lemon
      $14.95
  • Soup

    • AVGOLEMONO

      Traditional Greek Chicken Soup with Frothy Egg and Lemon
      $9.95
    • ENJOY A SECOND BASKET OF BREAD

      $2.00
  • Salads

    • ELLINIKI SALATA

      Mixed Baby Greens with Greek Olives, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Anchovies and Red Onions. Dressed with Olive Oil, Vinegar and Herbs
      $16.95
    • OKOTOPOULO SALATA

      Grilled Chicken on a Bed of Organic Country Baby Greens with Beets
      $18.95
    • ANAMIKTI SALATA

      Mixed Salad with Country Greens with Feta and House Dressing
      $10.95
    • PATZARI SALATA

      Beets, Mixed Greens, Feta, and Walnuts
      $16.95
    • KALAMARI SALATA

      Gently Fried Squid Served Over Mixed Baby Greens
      $21.95
    • GARIDO SALATA

      Grilled Shrimp with mixed Baby Greens in a Light Lemon Dressing
      $22.95
    • HORIATIKI

      Traditional Greek Country Salad of Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Capers, Black Olives and Feta. Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs
      $16.95
  • Traditionals

    • TAVERNA CRETEKOU SPECIAL

      A Combination of Traditional Greek Dishes Including Moussaka, Pastitsio, Dolmades, Soudsoukakia and Spanakopita
      $27.95
    • PASTITSIO

      RADITIONAL Baked Ground Sirloin and Ziti Pasta. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Bechamel Sauce
      $21.95
    • MOUSSAKA

      CRETE Layers of Ground Sirloin, Eggplant and Zucchini. Topped with Bechamel Sauce
      $21.95
    • SPANAKOTIROPITES

      TRADITIONAL Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust
      $21.95
    • TIROPITA

      ANDROS Our Chef's Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Filo
      $21.95
    • SOUDSOUKAKIA

      SMIRNI Ground Beef Morsels in a Mediterranean Sauce with Cumin
      $21.95
    • DOLMADES AVGOLEMONO

      TRADITIONAL Ground Sirloin, Rice and Mint Wrapped in Grape Leaves. Finished in Avgolemono Sauce
      $21.95
  • Kotopoulo

    • KOTOPOULO KALAMATA

      Our Chef's Very Special Recipe. Sauteed Medallions of Chicken Simmered in a Sauce of Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Red Wine, Fresh Basil and Herbs
      $22.95
    • KOTOPOULO KEBAB

      RADITIONAL Breast of Chicken Marinated and Broiled on a Skewer with Vegetables
      $22.95
    • KOTOPOULO LEMONATO

      KOS Broiled Chicken Basted with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Fine Herbs
      $22.95
  • Vegetarian

    • VEGETABLES TIS IMERAS

      Layers of Grilled Zucchinis, Eggplants, Green-Red Peppers and Tomatoes Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs. Topped with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olive
      $20.95
  • Arni

    • EXOHIKON

      CRETE Specialty of Taverna. Small Morsels of Lamb Baked with Three Cheeses, Artichoke, Peas, Carrots, Onions and Pine Nuts. Wrapped in Filo
      $24.95
    • ARNI YOUVETSI

      TRADITIONAL Braised Shank of Lamb Served Greek Style with Orzo
      $24.95
    • ARNI KAPAMA

      TRADITIONAL Braised Shank of Lamb with Fresh String Beans in a Light Tomato Sauce
      $24.95
    • ARNI SHISHKEBAB

      TRADITIONAL Lamb Marinated with Lemon, Olive Oil, Garlic and Oregano. Broiled on a Skewer with Tomatoes, Onions and Peppers
      $24.95
    • ARNAKI KIKLADITIKO

      CYCLADES Specialty of Taverna. Braised Lamb with Black Olives, Red Wine, Fresh and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
      $24.95
  • Thalassina

    • GLOSSA AEGEOU

      AEGEAN Flounder Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts. Served in Light Cream, Wine and Lemon Sauce.
      $29.95
    • KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA

      TRADITIONAL Tender Squid Gently Fried. Served with a Wedge of Lemon. From Our Ancient Greek Menu (Athens, 330 B.C.)
      $24.95
  • Desserts

    • MILOPITA

      Greek " Apple Fritters." Filo Pastry Stuffed with Apple Slices. Served Hot
      $10.95
    • BAKLAVA

      Freshly Ground Walnuts Layered in Filo Pastry
      $10.95
    • GALAKTOBOUREKO

      A Light Semolina Custard Pastry Topped with Filo and Cinnamon
      $10.95
    • CREME CARAMEL

      Homemade Light Custard
      $10.95
    • RIZOGALO

      Our Special Recipe of Rice Pudding
      $10.95
    • HOMEMADE YOGURT

      Topped with Honey and Walnuts
      $10.95
    • VERIKOKA APHRODITE

      Aphrodite's Apricots Poached in a White Wine and Orange Zest Sauce with Honey, Walnuts, and Yogurt
      $10.95
    • CREMA LEMONIOU ME STAFILI GLYKO

      Lemon Cream Topped with Grape Preserves
      $10.95
  • Coffees

    • ZOBRA COFFEE

      The Perfect Ending to a Perfect Meal. Blended with Ouzo, Crème de Cacao, Coffee Liqueur and Whipped Cream
      $15.95
    • AMERICAN COFFEE

      $2.95
    • GREEK COFFEE

      $4.95
  • Light Fare

    • SOUVLAKI KOTOPOULO

      Pita Stuffed with Chunks of Broiled Chicken Breast, Tomatoes, Onions, Greens, Tzatziki and Herbs
      $16.95
    • KOTOPOULO SANDWICH

      Grilled Chicken Breast Topped with Grilled Red-Green Peppers and Wild Mushroom Served with Potato Salad
      $17.95
    • SOUVLAKI ARNI

      Pita Stuffed with Chunks of Lamb, Beef, Tomatoes, Onions, Greens, Tzatziki and Herbs
      $17.95
    • GYRO

      Pita with Ground Roasted Lamb, Beef, Tomatoes, Onions, Greens, Tzatziki and Feta
      $16.95
    • PITA PITSA

      Baked Pita Topped with Fresh Tomato, Feta, Black Olives and Oregano
      $15.95
    • PITA ME LAHANIKA

      Grilled Seasonal Vegetables with Feta Cheese and Black Olive layered Over Pita
      $16.95
    • OMELETA TIS IMERAS

      Chef's Select Omelette of the Day
      $16.95

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