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Taverna Cretekou

Cuisine: European, Greek, Mediterranean

Price: $$

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This adventurous Greek restaurant is known for great atmosphere and flavorful seafood. Diners appreciate the colorful, tapestry-lined interior and the patio, complete with trellis and trailing vines. On Thursday nights, dining is enhanced by music, dancing, and plate-smashing, but any night is perfect for enjoying wonderful appetizers (like broiled squid or Greek cheese tinged with lemon). Entrees include lamb in pastry crust or grilled red snapper. Wash it all down with ouzo, a traditional Greek liquor, and you'll be in the spirit in no time. Reservations recommended. Casual attire.

Address:

818 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-8688

Hours:

Tue-Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5pm-10pm
Sat: Noon-10:30pm
Sun: 11am-3pm,; 5pm-9pm

Website:

tavernacretekou.com

Dinner Menu
- Appetizers / Mezedes
  
  Taramosalata - Traditional
  
  a taverna cretekou specialty. imported red caviar, olive oil and lemon whipped to a light mousse. ($7.75)
  
  Melitzanosalata - Smirni
  
  a soft mousse of eggplant, fresh garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and herbs. ($7.75)
  
  Tzatziki - Crete
  
  a refreshing blend of homemade yogurt, cucumber and garlic. ($7.95)
  
  Fava - In Season
  
  fava beans mixed with olive oil and lemon. served with onions. ($7.75)
  
  Dolmadakia - Smirni
  
  grape leaves filled with rice, scallions and dill. marinated in olive oil ($7.50)
  
  Imam Baildi - Smirni
  
  baby eggplant stuffed with tomatoes and onions, pine nuts and raisins ($8.95)
  
  Agria Manitaria - Kastoria
  
  wild mushrooms sauteed in garlic and parsley. ($8.95)
  
  Manitaria Psyloriti - Crete
  
  a taverna cretekou specialty. broiled mushroom stuffed with feta, spinach and herbs. ($8.95)
  
  Spanakotiropita - Traditional
  
  filo filled with spinach and feta cheese and baked to a golden crust. ($8.75)
  
  Tiropita - Andros
  
  our chef's special recipe, manouri, feta and kefalograviera cheeses wrapped in puff pastry and filo. ($8.95)
  
  Feta Saganaki - Crete
  
  broiled feta wit fresh basil and tomatoes. drizzled with olive oil and fresh oregano. ($8.75)
  
  Saganaki - Traditional
  
  kasseri cheese sauteed until crusty. served - sizzling - with lemon. ($8.95)
  
  Kalamarakia Tiganita - Cyprus
  
  ender squid gently fried. served with lemon ($9.50)
- Appetizers For Two
  
  Ouzeri Mezedes
  
  a sampler of small taste - tarama, tzatziki, fava, and dolmades. served with chilled ouzo and pita bread ($15.95)
  
  Htapodaki Krassato - Crete
  
  grilled baby octopus lightly marinated in olive oil and wine. ($14.50)
  
  Satyrikon
  
  a combination of greek appetizers ($15.50)
  
  Saganaki Me Garides - Thessaloniki
  
  shrimp and feta cheese sauteed until crusty. served with lemon. ($16.95)
- Soup
  
  Avgolemono
  
  traditional greek chicken soup with frothy egg and lemon. ($5.95)
- Salads
  
  Elliniki Salata
  
  mixed baby greens with greek olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers and anchovies. dressed with olive oil, vinegar and herbs. ($10.50)
  
  Kotopoulo Salata
  
  grilled chicken on a bed of organic country baby greens with beets. ($11.95)
  
  Anamikti Salata
  
  mixed salad with country greens with feta and house dressing. ($7.50)
  
  Patzari Salata
  
  beets, mixed greens, feta, and walnuts in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. ($10.50)
  
  Kalamari Salata
  
  squid served on mixed baby greens. ($13.75)
  
  Garidosalata
  
  grilled shrimp with mixed baby greens in a light lemon dressing. ($16.95)
  
  Horiatiki
  
  traditional greek country salad of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, capers, black olives and feta. seasoned with olive oil and herbs. ($10.50)
- Vegetarian
  
  Vegetables Tis Imeras
  
  ask you waiter for today's selection. ($16.95)
- Kotopoulo
  
  Kotopoulo Me Damaskina - Andros
  
  our chef's very special recipe. chicken breast marinated in dry sherry, lemon juice and fresh spices with finely chopped prunes, mango, papaya, thyme, nutmeg and peppercorns ($18.95)
  
  Kotopoulo Kebab - Traditional
  
  breast of chicken marinated and broiled on a skewer with vegetables. ($17.95)
  
  Kotopoulo Lemonato - Kos
  
  broiled chicken basted with olive oil, lemon juice and fine herbs. ($15.95)
- Traditionals
  
  Taverna Cretekou Special
  
  a combination of traditional greek dishes including moussaka, pastitsio, dolmades, soudsoukakia and spanakopita ($19.95)
  
  Pastitsio - Traditional
  
  baked ground sirloin and ziti pasta. topped with parmesan cheese and bechamel sauce. ($17.95)
  
  Moussaka - Crete
  
  layers of ground sirloin, eggplant and zucchini. topped with bechamel sauce. ($18.25)
  
  Spanakotiropites - Traditional
  
  filo filled with spinach and feta cheese and baked to a golden crust. ($17.95)
  
  Tiropita - Andros
  
  our chef's special recipe. manouri, feta and kefalgraviera cheese wrapped in puff pastry and filo. ($17.25)
  
  Soudsoukakia - Smirni
  
  grounded beef morsels in a mediterranean sauce with cumin. ($16.95)
  
  Dolmades Avgolemono - Traditional
  
  ground sirloin, rice and mint wrapped in grape leaves. finished in avgolemono sauce. ($17.95)
  
  Korfu Dava - Smirni
  
  cubes of veal baked with tomatoes and eggplant. topped with kasseri cheese. finished with red wine and baked in a casserole. ($19.95)
  
  Tornedo Krassato - Athens-
  
  medallion of beef tenderloin sauteed in butter and herbs. laced with mavrodaphne wine. ($29.95)
- Arni
  
  Exohikon - Crete
  
  specialty of taverna. small morsels of lamb baked with three cheeses, artichoke, peas, carrots, onions and pine nuts. wrapped in filo. ($20.95)
  
  Arni Psito - Traditional
  
  roasted leg of lamb seasoned with oregano and garlic. ($19.95)
  
  Arni Youvetsi - Traditional
  
  braised shank of lamb served greek style with orzo. ($20.95)
  
  Arni Kapama - Traditional
  
  braised shank of lamb with fresh string beans in a light tomatoes sauce. ($20.25)
  
  Arni Shishkebab - Traditional
  
  lamb marinated with lemon, olive oil, garlic and oregano. broiled on a skewer with tomatoes, onions and peppers. ($20.95)
  
  Arnaki Kikladitiko - Cyclades
  
  specialty of taverna. braised lamb with black olives, red wine, fresh and sun-dried tomatoes. ($20.95)
  
  Paidakia - Traditional
  
  broiled baby lamb chops seasoned with oregano, olive oil and lemon juice. ($29.95)
- Thalassina
  
  Garides Cretekou - Crete
  
  prawns sauteed with fresh tomato, garlic, feta and white wine. served in a casserole. ($21.95)
  
  Glossa Aegeou - Aegean
  
  flounder stuffed with spinach, feta and pine nuts. served in light wine and lemon sauce. ($18.95)
  
  Kalamarakia Tiganita - Traditional
  
  tender squid gently fried. served with a wedge of lemon. ($18.95)
  
  Psari Me Aginares
  
  fish sauteed with artichokes, spiced with dill and fennel. ($21.95)
  
  Sfirida Me Spanaki
  
  oven-baked fish with spinach, leaks and scallions. dressed with coriander. ($21.95)
- From Our Ancient Greek Menu
  
  Verikoka Aphrodite
  
  aphrodite's apricots poached in a white wine and orange zest sauce with honey, walnuts, and yogurt. ($7.50)
  
  Crema Lemoniou Me Stafili Glyko
  
  lemon cream flan topped with grape preserves ($7.50)
- Desserts
  
  Milopita
  
  greek "apple fritters." filo pastry stuffed with apple slices. served hot. ($5.95)
  
  Baklava
  
  freshly ground walnuts layered in filo pastry. ($5.95)
  
  Galaktoboureko
  
  a light semolina custard pastry topped with filo and cinnamon. ($5.95)
  
  Rizogalo
  
  our special recipe of rice pudding ($5.95)
  
  Homemade Yogurt
  
  topped with honey and walnuts. ($6.75)

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