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Santorini

Item: Santorini
Author: Jamie Bartosch

Cuisine: European, Greek, Mediterranean

Price: $$

10Best Says

Santorini is one of the Greek islands, so fish is the specialty there. It's also the specialty at this Chicago restaurant, which prepares fresh seafood to order. While the red snapper has everyone talking, black bass and shrimp, and the Char-Grilled "Kamari Beach" Kalamari (spelled with a "K") are also delicious. Typical Greek favorites like vegetable moussaka and saganaki (slabs of flaming cheese) also compliment the dishes. The cozy interior has the white and blue decor that makes the island of Santorini one of the most beautiful places in the world. There's also a wood-burning fireplace that sets an especially accommodating mood during cooler months. Outdoor dining and complimentary valet parking are available.

Address:

138 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661
312-829-8820

Hours:

Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight

Website:

santorinichicago.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jamie Bartosch
Chicago Local Expert

Greek: "Ask for some bread and the cold-pressed olive oil made in owner Jim Kontos' olive grove in Sparta, Greece."

Best for Greek Because: The top quality seafood sets this restaurant apart from others in Greektown.

Main Menu
- Served Hot
  
  Octopus
  
  Charcoal-grilled ($13.75)
  
  Fried Kalamari
  
  ($12.75)
  
  Grilled "Kamari Beach" Kalamari
  
  Charcoal-grilled on natural wood ($13.75)
  
  Mushrooms
  
  Charcoal-grilled on a skewer ($5.95)
  
  Saganaki
  
  Cheese ambé ($7.00)
  
  Kolokithakia
  
  Fried or char-grilled zucchini, served with skordalia ($7.00)
  
  Fried Eggplant
  
  Fried or Char-grilled, topped with tomato sauce and cheese ($7.00)
  
  Greek Sausages Loukaniko
  
  Char-grilled ($9.25)
  
  Dolmades 100% Certified Angus Beef
  
  Vine leaves stuffed with ground meat ($7.25)
  
  Shrimp Santorini
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Shrimp Tourkolimano
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Shrimp DE Jonghe
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Baked Oysters Dijon
  
  ($11.50)
  
  Baked Clams Dijon
  
  ($11.50)
- Served Cold
  Skordalia
  
  Garlic sauce ($6.95)
  
  Tzatziki
  
  Thin slices of cucumber in homemade yogurt with essence of garlic ($6.95)
  
  Melitzanosalata
  
  Eggplant spread ($6.95)
  
  Tirokafteri
  
  Spicy feta cheese spread ($6.95)
  
  Taramosalata
  
  Carp roe caviar spread ($6.95)
  
  Cold Combo Spread
  Our five cold spread appetizers with pita
  
  For 2 People: $9.95
  
  For 4 People: $14.50
  Feta, Olives & Peppers
  
  Topped with our own imported olive oil ($7.75)
  
  Raw Oysters
  
  ($10.95)
  
  Raw Clams
  
  ($10.95)
  
  Greek Potato Salad
  
  Non-dairy ($4.95)
- Soup
  Fasolada
  Monday / Friday
  
  Cup: $3.50
  
  Bowl: $4.00
  Fakes
  Wednesday
  
  Cup: $3.50
  
  Bowl: $4.00
  Avgolemono
  Everyday
  
  Cup: $3.50
  
  Bowl: $4.00
  Clam Chowder
  Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday / Sunday
  
  Cup: $4.00
  
  Bowl: $4.50
- Salads
  Santorini Salad
  
  Mixed romaine lettuce over greek potato salad with boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and feta cheese ($6.50)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing and topped with cheese and croutons ($6.50)
  
  Village Salad (Horiatiki)
  
  Mixed tomatoes, cucumber, onions and green peppers topped with feta cheese, olives, oregano and anchovies ($6.50)
  
  Char-grilled Chicken Salad
  
  8 oz. breast served on top of romaine lettuce and cucumbers ($14.75)
  
  Char-grilled Salmon Salad
  
  8 oz. breast served on top of romaine lettuce and cucumbers ($14.75)
  
  Athenian Salad
  Freshly chopped, mixed romaine lettuce with green onions, tomato, oregano, feta cheese, olives, anchovies and Greek dressing
  
  $6.50
  
  With Grilled Octopus: $16.95
  
  With Grilled Kalamari: $16.95
  
  With Char-broiled Shrimp: $16.95
- Kebobs
  
  Lamb
  
  ($17.95)
  
  Chicken
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Beef
  
  ($19.95)
  
  Shrimp
  
  ($19.95)
  
  Swordfish
  
  ($17.95)
  
  Vegetarian
  
  ($13.95)
- Pasta
  
  Portoheli
  
  Angel hair pasta blended with fresh poblano peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic and basil, sauteed in virgin olive oil ($13.95)
  
  Akrotiri
  
  Penne pasta combined with fresh spinach, poblano peppers, fresh green onions, tomatoes, garlic and basil, sautéed in virgin olive oil ($13.95)
  
  Porto-hydra
  
  Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil, smothered with shrimp and sauteed in virgin olive oil ($21.95)
  
  Passalimani
  
  Penne pasta combined with tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh basil, sautéed in virgin olive oil ($13.95)
- Chicken
  
  Authentic Greek Chicken
  
  Cooked our own special way. Please allow 30 minutes ($16.95)
  
  Chicken Santorini
  
  Pre-marinated, then baked in garlic tomato sauce ($15.95)
  
  Chicken Halsted
  
  A boneless, skinless breast, charcoal-grilled and served on a bed of tricolored pasta alfredo ($13.95)
  
  Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Breast
  
  Pre-marinated in our own extra-virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice and spices ($13.95)
- Steak & Chops
  
  New York Sirloin
  
  USDA choice, charcoal-grilled to order ($25.95)
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  USDA choice, charcoal-grilled to order ($36.95)
  
  Center Cut Pork Chops
  
  Charcoal-grilled to order ($16.95)
  
  Center Cut Colorado Lamb Chops
  
  Charcoal-grilled to order
  
  Thin-sliced Colorado Lamb Chops
  
  Paidakia, charcoal-grilled to order
- Oceanic Fish
  
  Swordfish Steak
  
  Charcoal-grilled and finished with Santorini sauce ($22.50)
  
  Tuna Steak
  
  Charcoal-grilled and finished with Santorini sauce ($22.50)
  
  Lemon Sole Filet
  
  Delicately sauteed and finished with Santorini sauce ($19.95)
  
  Norwegian Salmon
  
  Prepared to your liking. Grilled or poached and served atop a creamy dill sauce. Wine Recommendation: Boutari Lac Des Rouches, Tsantali Agioritiko ($15.95)
  
  Orange Roughy
  
  A favorite from New Zealand, broiled or sauteed to your liking ($15.95)
  
  Spetsiota
  
  Orange Roughy with carrots, onions and celery in a light tomato sauce served with rice ($16.95)
  
  Florida Grouper
  
  A boneless, skinless filet, baked or grilled to perfection and finished with Santorini sauce ($22.95)
  
  Traditional Greek Baccalao
  
  Pan-fried and served with Santori's own garlic sauce ($15.25)
  
  Fish & Chips
  
  Battered cod served with french fries ($13.50)
  
  Kalamari
  
  Pan-fried or grilled on our natural hardwood charcoal ($16.75)
  
  Wild Red Snapper
  
  Whole red snapper fresh from Florida, prepared Greek-style (occassionally unavailable)
  
  Wild Black Sea Bass
  
  Fresh, whole East coast sea bass, prepared Greek-style (occassionally unavailable)
- Fish Form The Shell
  
  Shrimp Santorini
  
  Tender, butter ied extra large shrimp baked in butter, garlic and parmesan cheese ($25.95)
  
  Shrimp Scampi
  
  Tender, butter ied extra large shrimp baked in our own scampi sauce ($25.95)
  
  Shrimp DE Jonghe
  
  Plump, juicy extra large shrimp baked in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture ($25.95)
  
  Shrimp Tourkolimano
  
  Oven-baked, butter ied extra large shrimp in a tomato and feta cheese sauce ($26.95)
  
  French Fried Shrimp
  
  Served with choice of potato or steamed vegetable ($24.50)
  
  Scallops
  
  Lightly sauteed and finished with wine sauce ($21.95)
  
  Alaskan King Crab Legs
  
  Fit for a king. Steamed or broiled and served with drawn butter or - for a real taste treat - Santorini sauce ($38.95)
  
  Lobster Tail
  
  Santorini's best Australian cold water tail broiled or steamed and served with drawn butter
- Fresh Water Fish
  
  Lake Superior Whitefish
  
  Finest boneless cut available, broiled to your liking ($17.95)
  
  Walleyed Pike "Canadian"
  
  Sauteed or broiled and served with Santorini sauce ($16.95)
- Seafood Combinations
  
  Lobster And Filet
  
  a 6 oz. tail combined with a 5 oz. steak ($42.95)
  
  Shrimp And Filet
  
  Two shrimp prepared Santorini-style with a 5 oz. steak ($32.95)
  
  Greek Surf And Turf
  
  One succulent Colorado lamb chop and one 6oz. South Australian cold-water lobster tail char-grilled to perfection ($42.95)
  
  Seafood Platter
  
  A variety of santorini's finest shellfish and fish filets (lobster, shrimp, oysters and fish filet) ($29.95)
- Traditional Dishes
  
  Spanakotiropita
  
  Spinach and feta cheese pie ($12.95)
  
  Dolmades
  
  Vine leaves stuffed with meat ($12.95)
  
  Keftedes
  
  Meatballs sautéed in olive oil and topped with lamb sauce and kefalograviera cheese ($12.95)
  
  Pastichio
  
  Macaroni pasta baked in a bechamel sauce and topped with lamb sauce and kefalograviera cheese ($13.50)
  
  Vegetarian Moussaka
  
  Zucchini, eggplant and potato baked in a bechamel sauce, topped with kefalograviera cheese and marinara sauce ($12.95)
  
  Combination Plate
  
  1/4 Chicken Santorini served with small portions of Spinach Pie, Moussaka, Dolmades and Rice Pilaf ($16.50)
  
  Gyros Plate
  
  Traditional homemade pork gyros, served with tzatziki, tomato, onion, pita and french fries ($13.95)
- Sides
  
  Horta
  
  Simmered dandelion greens served with extra virgin olive oil and lemon ($6.95)
  
  Makaronada*
  
  Macaroni prepared village style with myzithra and butter ($7.95)
  
  Anchovies
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Pita
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Rapini*
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Greek Fries*
  
  Freshly-cut potatoes pan-fried in olive oil and topped with crumbled feta and oregano ($7.95)
  
  French Fries
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Imported Greek Feta
  
  ($4.25)
- Daily Specials
  
  Young Lamb Bbq
  
  Barbecued in the authentic Greek way and served with oven-browned potatoes ($19.95)
  
  Chicken Aphroditi
  
  A select skinless and boneless breast lled with spinach and imported Greek cheese, topped with a light mushroom cream sauce ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Youvetsi
  
  Braised lamb with pasta, topped with grated cheese ($17.95)
  
  Beef Stifado "Original Greek"
  
  Braised beef tenderloin with fresh tomatoes, sherry wine, fresh mushrooms, Spanish onions and potatoes ($14.95)
  
  Exohiko Lamb
  
  Baked small chunks of lamb combined with Greek cheese, wrapped in llo and served with a choice of potato, rice or fresh steamed vegetables ($14.95)
  
  Chicken Alexander
  
  Baked chicken chunks with feta cheese and fresh vegetables, wrapped in llo and served with Santorini's homemade potatoes ($13.95)
  
  Lamb Stamnas Crepé
  
  Crepés sauteed with lamb, carrots and peas; topped with Greek cheese and red sauce ($14.95)
  
  Lamb Artichokes
  
  Cooked with always-fresh artichoke hearts and egg-lemon sauce ($17.95)
  
  Lamb Kapama "the Original Way"
  
  Braised, cinnamon- avored lamb served with macaroni topped with red sauce and grated cheese ($17.95)
Wine List
- California & Imported White Wine
  
  Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Harvest Select, Washington State
  
  It offers beautiful crisp Washington Riesling character with rich flavors of ripe pears and peaches ($32.00)
  
  Menage à Trois White Blend, Napa Valley (Chardonnay, Semillon, Muscat Blend)
  
  A smooth, aromatic wine, appealing for its floral notes and easiness on the palate ($29.00)
  
  Alverdi Pinot Grigio, Italy
  
  The elegant bouquet has intense notes of acacia flowers with fresh floral and citric flavors ($26.00)
  
  Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy
  
  Clean, intense aromas and dry flavor with pleasant golden apple aftertaste ($45.00)
  
  Hall Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
  
  Crisp and flavorful with refreshing acidity ($49.00)
  
  Deloach Chardonnay, Sonoma
  
  Rich apple, pear and pineapple flavors and crisp acidity with a hint of butter ($41.00)
  
  Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Chardonnay, California
  
  Intense aromas of ripe apple and dotted with cinnamon and clove and a hint of butter ($45.00)
  
  Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse, Burgundy, France
  
  Ripe fruit aromas of peach, apricot and grapes, with oak flavors ($49.00)
  
  Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa Valley
  
  Lemon zest, melon, white peach and vanilla flavors with hints of oak ($72.00)
- California & Imported Red Wine
  
  Rosenblum Petite Sirah, California
  
  Flavors of ripe blackberries, plums, chocolate, black peppers, violets and spice ($26.00)
  
  Four Vines "Old Vine," Paso Robles, California
  
  Layers of vanilla and chocolate with a lingering finish ($32.00)
  
  Castle Rock Pinot Noir, Monterey, California
  
  Aromas of black peppercorn, cranberries and blackberries ($34.00)
  
  A to Z Pinot Noir, Oregon
  
  Deep, fragrant aromas of violets, black cherries, toasty oak and earth ($42.00)
  
  Dynamite Merlot, California
  
  Flavors of dark fruits and cherries with hints of dark chocolate and vanilla ($31.00)
  
  Acacia Carneros Pinot Noir
  
  Deep, fragrant aromas of violets, black cherries, toasty oak and earth ($42.00)
  
  Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir, Carneros
  
  Aromas of brown sugar, pine nut and cherry; soft, simple berry fruit ($54.00)
  
  Alexander Valley Merlot, Napa Valley
  
  Full-bodied with and abundance of cherry and plum fruit flavors ($48.00)
  
  Hess Select-MLN Cabernet Sauvignon, California
  
  Medium-bodied with an abundance of dark cherry, black currant and berry fruit on the nose ($34.00)
  
  Raymond Reserved Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  Full-bodied with ripe blackberry, blueberry and plum, followed by cassis and chocolate ($59.00)
  
  Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
  
  Full-bodied with smooth, well-grounded flavors of mixed berries and minerals ($64.00)
  
  Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis" Cabernet Sauvignon, California
  
  Full-bodied with cassis and caramel with earthy notes of black olive, pepper and truffles ($90.00)
  
  Justin Isosceles, Napa Valley
  
  Aromas of blackberry, black plum, mocha and cassis ($100.00)
  
  Opus One, Napa Valley
  
  Flavors of cassis, espresso and zesty black cherry ($295.00)
- Greek White Wines By the Glass
  
  Glass Roditis Rosé
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Retsina
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Boutari Kretikos
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Semeli
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras Chardonnay
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Tsantali Agioritiko
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Boutari Moschofilero
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Lazaridi Amethystos (Sauvignon Blanc)
  
  ($11.00)
- Greek White Wines By the Bottle
  
  Bottle Retsina, Attiki
  
  Un-oaked dry white wine has a tangy finish with a medium characteristic of pine resin ($19.00)
  
  Kourtaki Retsina, Attiki
  
  Un-oaked dry white has a slightly tangy flavor ($24.00)
  
  Boutari Lac Des Roches, Attiki
  
  A fresh, light wine with a golden white color and a subtle aroma of flowers and grapes ($28.00)
  
  Boutari Kretikos, Crete
  
  A dry fresh wine with a pleasant taste and long aromatic finish ($32.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras Chardonnay, Pelopennese
  
  A nice perfume of citrus, crisp and lean with great acidity and a touch of oak ($34.00)
  
  Semeli, Argaleia
  
  Aromas of apricot, distinct acidity and aromas of mint on the finish ($35.00)
  
  Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko / Athiri Santorini
  
  A juicy blend of candied lime, peach pit and elegant acidity and richness ($38.00)
  
  Boutari Moschofilero, Arcadia
  
  Intense floral and fruity bouquet dominated by aromas of white rose, melon and citrus ($40.00)
  
  Hatzimichalis Chardonnay, Attiki
  
  Pale gold in color with aromas of pears, apricots and nuts ($40.00)
  
  Tsantali Agioritikos, Macedonia
  
  Bright white-yellow color and fruity aroma with touches of green apple ($40.00)
  
  Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc
  
  One of the most unique Sauvignon Blancs from what is considered the best Northern Greek producer. Guava and orange blossoms with great acidity ($42.00)
  
  Lazaridi Amethystos, Drama (Sauvignon Blanc)
  
  Velvety with flowers of red forest fruits, notably blackberry and gooseberry ($42.00)
- Greek Rosé
  
  Roditis
  
  Elegant, light rose wine with citrus flavors and a pleasant aftertaste ($19.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras Zoe, Peloponnese
  
  Fruit-forward and versatile with abundant strawberry, cherry, raspberry and banana fruit ($29.00)
  
  Agiorgitiko Rosé, Macedonia
  
  Aromas of strawberry and raspberry jump, with a nice sweeping, crisp finish ($35.00)
- Greek Red Wines By the Glass
  
  Boutari Naoussa
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras St. Geroge Nemea
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Oenodea Cabernet / Syrah
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Semeli Agiorgitikos/ Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras Merlot
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Chateau Lazaridi
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras "Mega Oenos" St. George / Cabernet
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Hatzimichalis Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Alpha Estate "Axia" Syrah / Xinomavro
  
  ($13.00)
- Greek Red Wines By the Bottle
  
  Bottle Boutari Kretikos, Crete
  
  Smooth, tannins, distinctive flavor and a lingering finish ($32.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras St. George, Nemea
  
  Rich damson plums mid-palate. Hard-edged tannins, frank and intense ($33.00)
  
  Boutari Naoussa
  
  Pleasant acidity and sweet flavors of vanilla, cocoa and berries ($36.00)
  
  Boutari Grand Reserve, Naoussa
  
  Intense flavors offering a long aftertaste of cinnamon and dry nuts ($52.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras Merlot, Peloponnese
  
  Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa ($39.00)
  
  Oenodea by Costa Lazaridi, Drama (50% Syrah / 50% Cabernet)
  
  Aromas of red fruit with plum dominating mature tannins ($39.00)
  
  Semeli Agiorgitikos/ Cabernet Sauvignon, Peloponnese
  
  Lovely ruby color and bouquet of red fruits and spices ($35.00)
  
  Lazaridi Merlot, Drama
  
  Intense, concentrated, chocolaty and full-bodied ($43.00)
  
  Lazaridi Amethystos Red (Cabernet / Merlot Blend)
  
  Smooth, tannins, distinctive flavor and a lingering finish ($45.00)
  
  Alpha Estate Axia-Syrah / Xinomavro, Macedonia
  
  Full mouth with vanilla aroma, round tannins, balanced acidity and wood tones ($45.00)
  
  Domaine Skouras "Megas Oenos" Old Vine St. George, Peloponnese
  
  Earthy, nutty flavors, full body and a long, rich finish ($52.00)
  
  Hatzimichalis Cabernet Sauvignon (Full-Bodied)
  
  Garnet in color with a complex and aromatic bouquet and a medium to long finish ($55.00)
  
  Chateau Lazaridi, Drama
  
  Aromas of fruit and exotic spices, intense and elegantly balanced ($54.00)
  
  Hatzimichalis Merlot, Attiki
  
  Elegant, smooth touch with silky but vivid tannins and fresh texture ($65.00)
  
  Amethystos Red "Cava," Drama
  
  Shades of chocolate, coffee, raspberry and gooseberry ($70.00)
  
  Alpha Estate Red SMX-Syrah/Merlot/Xinomavro, Macedonia
  
  Rich and intricate bouquet, earthy and cherry brandy aromas ($72.00)
- House Wines by the Glass
  
  Chardonnay
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Pinot Grigio
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Riesling
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Menage à Trois White Blend
  
  ($8.00)
  
  White Zinfandel
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Pinot Noir
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Merlot
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Shiraz
  
  ($7.00)
- Champagne
  
  Segura Viudas Cava, Spain
  
  Delicious pear and vanilla accents. ($12.00)
  
  Korbel Brut, California
  
  Crisp and refreshing with a light citrus and fresh pear-like note on the finish ($38.00)
  
  Mumm Cordon Rouge, France
  
  Depth and great full swathes of pear and red apple fruit flavors ($72.00)
  
  Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label," France
  
  Flavors evoke apricot, peach, vanilla pastry and mineral ($95.00)
  
  Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, France
  
  Vibrant lime and tangerine flavors ($210.00)
- Dessert & Port Style Wine By the Glass
  
  Mavrodapne
  
  Aromas of dried fruits and cinnamon, rich body and long aftertaste ($8.00)
  
  Commandaria St. John
  
  Sweet wine with a powerful bouquet of dried fruits, spices and oak. Luscious and full-bodied ($8.00)
  
  Quady Orange Muscat
  
  Reminiscent of orange blossom and apricot, with a lingering refreshing aftertaste ($10.00)
- Domestic
  
  Budweiser
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Bud Light
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Miller Genuine Draft
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Miller Lite
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Samuel Adams
  
  ($4.95)
- Imported
  
  Stella Artois
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Beck's
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Beck's Dark
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Heineken
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Amstel Light
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Beck's Non-Alcoholic
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Hillas (Greek Specialty Beer)
  
  ($5.50)

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