Mezes Greek Taverna offers a warm, friendly atmosphere and traditional Greek cuisine. The restaurant prides itself on pampering its clients with the finest Greek food, always prepared with the freshest ingredients and cooked in a traditional manner, with a commitment to making customers loyal for life. The restaurant is family-owned and operated by Savas Karagiaouris, who also serves as the Executive and Pastry Chef, and has over 30 years of hands-on experience.
What Makes It Unique & Its History
The name “Mezes” translates to “Tapas” (appetizers), which is central to the dining concept. Mezes is described as a sampling of food, an experience enjoyed in the company of good wine, beer, friends, family, laughter, and good times. This reflects the sociable nature of Greek cuisine and the Mediterranean way of living and desire for “get-togetherness.” The atmosphere is described as a bright, white-walled, exceptionally clean, upscale family restaurant with a classic Mediterranean ambiance, featuring a fresh fish display counter and a bakery section with classic Greek desserts.
The restaurant’s promise is to bring “a taste of Greece in your own back yard,” leveraging over 30 years of hands-on experience. It was featured on an episode of Check, Please! South Florida.
Customer Feedback
Customer feedback is overwhelmingly positive, often highlighting:
- Delicious and Fresh Food: Reviewers frequently praise the food for being delicious, fresh, and always good.
- Generous Portions: Customers often mention that the portions are ample and good.
- Signature Dishes: Favorites include the gyro platter/dinner, Lemon Chicken, Lamb Chops, Shrimp Saganaki, Spanakopita, Grilled Octopus, and the Tzatziki.
- Atmosphere and Service: The restaurant is described as cozy, with friendly and fast service. Complimentary hummus and pita bread served before ordering are also highlighted.
Highlight Menu Items
Mezes Greek Taverna serves both lunch and dinner with an extensive menu of traditional Greek plates, seafood, pasta, and appetizers.
Popular and Signature Dishes include:
- Appetizers (Mezedes):
- Tzatziki: Homemade yogurt with cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill.
- Hummus: Chickpeas, garlic, and evoo (extra virgin olive oil).
- Spanakopita: Crispy phyllo filled with spinach, scallions, and feta cheese.
- Grilled Octopus: Served with evoo, vinegar, and oregano.
- Shrimp Saganaki: Baked with fresh tomatoes and feta cheese.
- Traditional Greek Plates:
- Gyro Dinner/Platter: Gyro meat over pita served with fries, side Greek salad, and tzatziki.
- Lemon Chicken: Half chicken slow-roasted, served with lemon potatoes and roasted peppers.
- Lamb Chops: Marinated and char-grilled, served with lemon potatoes and green beans.
- Mousaka: Layers of eggplant, potato, and seasoned ground beef topped with béchamel, served with green beans.
- Greek Surf and Turf: Award-winning shrimp saganaki dish accompanied by tender lamb chops.
- Seafood and Pastas:
- Shrimp Mythos: Sautéed shrimp with orzo, tomatoes, scallions, olives, feta cheese, and white wine.
- Salmon: Char-grilled filet served with rice and green beans.
- Desserts:
- Baklava: The traditional favorite with walnuts, cinnamon, phyllo pastry, and honey syrup.
- Galaktobouriko: Sweet semolina custard baked in phyllo dough with honey syrup.
Significant Events
The restaurant was featured on the television show Check, Please! South Florida.
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