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Kefi

Item: Kefi
Author: Andrea Wien

Cuisine: European, Greek

Price Range: $$

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Walking into the wide, spacious dining room at Kefi is like taking a breath of fresh ocean air. This Greek taverna, located on the Upper West Side, is the work of Donatella Arpaia and Executive Chef Michael Psilakis, Bon Appetit's Chef of the Year in 2008, and the recipient of a long list of accolades from The New York Times to James Beard. Kefi means the bliss that accompanies drunken revelry, and the menu sings with signature dishes including the grilled octopus and tsoutsoukaki, otherwise known as the best meatballs in NYC by NY Mag in 2007.

Address:

222 W 79th St
New York, NY 10024
212-873-0200

Hours:

Mon-Thu: Noon-3pm,; 5pm-10pm
Fri: Noon-3pm,; 5pm-11pm
Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 11am-10pm

Website:

kefirestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Andrea Wien
New York Local Expert

Greek: "Come with family. Kefi feels like home."

Best for Greek Because: Michael Psilakis is a Greek mastermind in the kitchen, and Kefi packs a serious homemade flavor punch.

Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Tzatziki Dip with Grilled Pita
  
  Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, and lemon juice. ($8.95)
  
  Fasolada (White Bean Soup)
  
  Lemony white bean soup, spinach, and graviera cheese. ($8.95)
- Salads & Dips
  
  Horiatiki Salad (Greek Salad)
  
  Beefsteak tomato, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and barrel aged feta. ($15.95)
  
  Kefi Salad
  
  Chopped ice berg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olive, and barrel aged feta. ($12.95)
- Pasta
  
  Seafood Yiouvesti (Greek Paella)
  
  Stewed Shrimp, mussels, clams, spicy lamb merguez sausage, orzo, scallion, and tomato sauce. ($26.95)
  
  Shrimp and Orzo
  
  Sautéed shrimp, tomato sauce, orzo, scallion, and barrel aged feta cheese. ($23.95)
- Sandwiches
  
  Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich
  
  Tomato salad, and house made potato chips. ($18.95)
  
  Pork Souvlaki Sandwich
  
  Tomato salad and house made potato chips. ($18.95)
- Signature Entrees
  
  Lemon Roasted Organic Chicken
  
  Fingerling potato, garlic, white wine, lemon, and dill. ($21.95)
  
  Grilled Branzino
  
  Fingerling potato, roasted tomato, olives, and lemon. ($28.95)

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