New York City offers the best Greek restaurants in the country.
Famous for Central Park, Ellis Island and the Rockefeller Center among other attractions, New York City is a cosmopolitan city with much to offer. The World's capital is home to millions of foreigners and immigrants. It should be no surprise that New York City is home to some of the most authentic and brilliant Greek restaurants in the country.
Thalassa Restaurant
Featured in the New York Times and Greek Press, Thalassa is an award winning Greek restaurant in TriBeCa. As if you just set sail on a restored sailboat, Thalassa's interior consists of white sails overhead, wood plank floors and marble bar. Thalassa is one of the most frequented Greek restaurants in New York and fresh fish can be spotted to the left of the bar packed in ice. Recommended entrees include the Hawaiian lemon snapper fillet with trahana and asparagus, lamb shank braised in a St. George wine sauce and fried zucchini and eggplant with Tzatziki sauce and saganaki graviera cheese. Thalassa is open Monday through Saturday for dinner.
Thalassa Restaurant
179 Franklin Street
New York, NY 10013
212-941-9557
thalassanyc.com
Barbounia
Lephant Magazine said it best, "Barbounia is a magical escape to a Mediterranean paradise." Located on fabulous Park Avenue, Barbounia is a big airy dining space surrounded by gigantic white columns and deep blue chairs. The menu consists of fresh Mediterranean cuisine from Greek with Turkish and Italian influence. Start with a plate of roasted eggplant moving on to entrees like citrus marinated salmon with tomato confit, fennel, swiss chard and sorrel sauce or mushroom gnocchi. Barbounia is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Barbounia
250 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10003
212-995-0242
barbounia.com
Ammos
A favorite among locals, Ammos is a chic Greek eatery in the Theater District. The interior boasts a two story wall of wine, suspended umbrellas and authentic pillars surround the space. Every Saturday you can expect to see diners singing and clapping along with the live Greek band. Recommended entrees include Octopodi Salata, grilled octopus salad with shaved fennel, arugula and red wine vinegar; Keftedes Saltsa, baked meatballs with tomato, sauce and veggie risotto. Finish your meal with Yiaourti, imported Greek yogurt with Greek candied fruits. Ammos is open Monday through Friday for lunch and seven days a week for dinner.
Ammos
52 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-922-9999
ammosnewyork.com
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