Barbayani Greek Taverna – Greek
Barbayani Greek Taverna transports guests to the sun-drenched shores of the Aegean, where the air is thick with the savory scent of charcoal-broiled octopus and the theatrical sizzle of pan-seared saganaki. Vibrant small plates of hand-rolled dolmathes and golden zucchini cakes invite lively conversation, while the kitchen honors Mediterranean tradition through soulful flavors like salty imported feta and succulent lamb meatballs. Every bite of flaky spanakopita or tender tiger prawns celebrates the rustic essence of Greek hospitality, creating a spirited dining experience that feels like a warm Mediterranean escape.
388, Main Street, Los Altos, CA, 94022 https://barbayanitaverna.com/0Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, halal, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, mediterranean, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, high-fiber, atkins, gerd, tlc, renal, aip, alkaline, zone, volumetrics, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Imported Greek Feta - $13: Olives, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolmathes - $13: Grape Leaves, Rice, Aromatic Spices, Dill, Pine Nuts, Tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Cakes - $14: Zucchini Cakes, Cucumber and Spicy Yogurt Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saganaki - $15.75: Pan-Fried Kefalograviera Cheese, Brandy, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita - $14.95: Phyllo, Spinach, Leeks, Feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $15.95: Brussels Sprouts, Shallot, Capers, Dates, Parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Monterey Calamari - $16.75: Calamari, Frisée Salad, Spicy Chipotle Aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcoal Broiled Octopus - $21.95: Octopus, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Meatballs - $18.95: Lamb Meatballs, Citrus Pepper Compote, Mint Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiger Prawns Saganaki - $17.5: Tiger Prawns, Red Plaki Sauce, Citrus Pepper Compote, Feta Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Riblets - $22: Lamb Riblets, Oregano, Garlic, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Fumèe - $17.95: Wild-Caught Fumèe Salmon Marinated in Greek Style Beet and Pesto Sauces Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Smelts - $16: Lightly Fried Breaded Smelts, Skordalia Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Avgolemono Soup - $11.95: Egg Lemon, Organic Chicken, Rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Horiatiki - $14.25: Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets Salad - $16.75: Mixed Greens, Feta, Caramelized Walnut, Orange Balsamic Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yanni Spring Salad - $14: Seasonal Mixed Greens, Fresh Fruits, Feta, Virgin Olive Oil, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Spreads
- Taramosolata - $11: Purée of Smoked Carp Roe, Served with House-Made Pita Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melitzanosalata - $11: Roasted Eggplant, Herb, Served with House-Made Pita Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzatziki - $11: Greek Yogurt, Cucumber, Dill, Served with House-Made Pita Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tirokafteri - $11: Red Pepper, Feta, Garlic, Served with House-Made Pita Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spreads Tasting Platter - $32: Selection of all spreads served with House-Made Pita Bread Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Moussaka - $29.5: Lamb Ragout, Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Potato, Bechamel Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastitsio - $27.75: Pasta, Ground Beef Ragout, Mushrooms, Bechamel Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Tuna - $30.5: Couscous, Spinach, Grilled Zucchini, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Olives Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Souvlaki - $29.5: Chicken Breast, Onion, Zucchini, Orzo Pilaf, Tzatziki, Olive Oil, Lemon Sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lavraki - $39.5: Whole Mediterranean Bass, Braised Greens, Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Seared Salmon - $35.5: Lentil Ragout, Oregano Pesto Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Day Boat Scallops - $35.5: Wild Mushrooms, Spinach, Risotto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Double-Cut Porkchops - $39.5: Caramelized Fig Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $48: Mesquite, Rib Cut Lamb Chops, Braised Greens, Barba Potatoes, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Filet Souvlaki - $32: Beef Filet, Red Onion, Green and Red Bell Peppers, Orzo Pilaf, Tzatziki, Olive Oil, Lemon Sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Eye Steak - $54.5: Grilled Asparagus, Manouri Cheese, Homemade Spinach Mashed Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Braised Lamb Shank - $42: Orzo Pilaf, Myzithra, Lamb Jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Lobster Linguine - $42: Tomatoes, Basil, Lobster Tail, Linguini, Shrimp Stock, Oregano, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Risotto - $28: Asparagus, Spinach, Green Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach Broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilean Seabass - $38: White Bass, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, Green Onion, Spinach, Potato, Garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Athens Burger - $20: Lamb Patty, Tzatziki, Tomato, Red Onion, Greek Fries Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Barba Roasted Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Greens - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orzo Pilavi - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $12: Layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped pistachios and sweetened with honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Red Wine Poached Pear - $14: Red wine and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Galaktoboureko - $12: Phyllo sheets, melted butter, semolina custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Yogurti - $11: Home made Greek yogurt with berries and organic honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Hot Mulled Wine - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hot Apple Cider - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Main St. Mocha Martini - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Teas & Coffees - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Faire La Fete, Brut France - $14: Glass/Bottle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Belle Glos, Rose '22 - $14: Glass/Bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cru, Chardonnay '21 - $16: Glass/Bottle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon '21 - $28: Glass/Bottle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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