Meli Modern Greek

815 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY

Menu (As of 10/29)

I Like It Raw

• Shrimp Cocktail $24.00House - made cocktail sauce

Large

• Lump Crab Cocktail $28.00Premium lump crab meat, house - made cocktail sauce
• Dover Sole (For Two) $86.00Lighted floured, pan - seared, lemon butter, capers, fresh herbs

Caviar

• Caviar $82.00House - made kettle chips, creme fraiche, chives

Whole Fresh Fish Per / Lb

• Lavraki $38.00Mediterranean sea bass
• Fagri $42.00Red snapper
• Tsipoura $36.00Royal dorade

Small Plates

• Avgolemono $18.00Traditional Greek chicken soup
• Spreads $26.00Tzatziki, Tirokafteri, purple carrot humus
• Zucchini & Eggplant Chips $24.00Thinly sliced, lightly fried, tzatziki
• Saganaki $18.00Kefalograviera, sesame crust, quince preserve
• Truffle Eggplant $21.00Roasted red peppers, feta, garlic, fresh herbs, black truffles, hummus
• Tuna Tartare $26.00Bluefin, tuna, avocado, chives, sesame, chili oil
• Calamari $28.00Grilled or lightly fried, lemon, garlic aioli
• Octopus $32.00Charred, roasted peppers, capers, red onions, red wine vinaigrette
• Steamed Mussels $26.00Prince Edward Island mussels, white wine, garlic, fresh herbs
• Pork Kontonsouvli $28.00Slow - roasted pork, Florina pepper marinade, roasted garlic, peppers, onions

Artisanal Greens

• Pearls Couscous $22.00Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mint, parsley, lemon vinaigrette
• Green $20.00Mixed greens, scallions, dill, feta, house dressing
• Watermelon Feta $22.00Arugula, walnuts, feta, lemon - jalapeno vinaigrette
• Village Salad $24.00Tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, capers, olives, feta, extra virgin olive oil

Specialties

• Lamb Chops $49.00Grilled, served with leek, rice and lemon
• Diver Scallops $49.00Seared, truffle butter, cauliflower puree, shaved truffle
• Madagascar Shrimp $48.00Grilled extra - colossal shrimp, lemon butter garlic, light chili
• Salmon $39.00Pan - seared, extra virgin olive oil, lemon emulsion, brocoli rabe
• Swordfish $38.00Grilled, mango - ginger beurre blanc, spinach
• Chicken $36.00Cast - iron roasted organic chicken, lemon, herbs, potatoes
• Pork Chop $38.00Berkshire pork chop, leek rice
• COWBOY STEAK (20 oz) $72.00Prime cut, black garlic butter, hand - cut fries
• FILET MIGNON (8 oz) $56.00Center - cut filet, green peppercorn sauce, asparagus
• Braised Short Rib $48.00Red wine reduction, served with fries or pasta, mizithra cheese
• Traditional Mediterranean Pasta $32.00Anchovies, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, Fresno chili, capers, Kalamata olives (vegan option available)
• Spinach & Feta Ravioli $34.00Spinach, herbs, barrel aged feta stuffed in house - made ravioli
• Fisherman's Ink Pasta $42.00Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, scallops, white wine, chili
• Lobster Risotto $38.00Sweet corn, butter - poached lobster, chili threads (vegan option available)

Sides

• Leek Rice $14.00
• Spinach $14.00Sautéed with garlic and chili flakes
• Broccoli Rabe $14.00
• Lemon Greek Poutine $14.00Beef tallow fries, lemon garlic beef sauce, manouri cheese
• Roasted Potatoes $14.00
• Cauliflower Puree $14.00
• Truffle Pommes Frites $16.00
• New Potatoes, Carrots & Snow Peas $14.00Rendered in beef tallow, sour cream, chives

Deconstructed Galaktoboureko

• spiced syrup, masticha gelato $12.00

Chocolate Cake

• chocolate curls, and chocolate sauce $10.00

Portokalopita

• candied orange peel $10.00
• Chris's Cheesecake $12.00Mascarpone, philly cream cheese, graham cracker, preserved sour cherry

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