CALISTA TAVERNA – Greek
Giralda Avenue runs on foot traffic, and Calista Greek Seafood Taverna leans into it with a Mediterranean menu built around fish imported and broken down daily. Start with grilled octopus, mussels saganaki, phyllo-wrapped honey feta, or the crisp eggplant and zucchini chips. Then moussaka, lamb chops, a proper Greek salad, lemon potatoes alongside them. The kitchen runs from a quarter to noon until ten most nights, pushing later on Friday and Saturday. Diners come back for the seafood and the size of the plates. Straightforward Greek cooking, taken seriously, in the middle of Coral Gables. No gimmicks, just the grill.
150 GIRALDA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL, 33134 305-446-0123 https://calistataverna.com0Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CALISTA TAVERNA
Dairy-Free at CALISTA TAVERNA
CALISTA TAVERNA in Coral Gables has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Octopodi, Shrimps and Gigantes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CALISTA TAVERNA
CALISTA TAVERNA in Coral Gables has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Octopodi, Shrimps and Branzino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CALISTA TAVERNA
CALISTA TAVERNA in Coral Gables has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Greek Spreads (3 Spreads), Octopodi and Tomato Fritters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CALISTA TAVERNA
CALISTA TAVERNA in Coral Gables has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Riblets, Mussels Saganaki and Gigantes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CALISTA TAVERNA
CALISTA TAVERNA in Coral Gables has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Riblets, Grilled Asparagus and Frose. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CALISTA TAVERNA
CALISTA TAVERNA in Coral Gables has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Riblets, Branzino and Grilled Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CALISTA TAVERNA
CALISTA TAVERNA in Coral Gables has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gigantes, String Beans and Lemon Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CALISTA TAVERNA
CALISTA TAVERNA in Coral Gables has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Greek Spreads (3 Spreads), Tomato Fritters and Haloumi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CALISTA TAVERNA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Salad (Small) | 19 g | 47.5 g |
| Tuna Tartare | 9.9 g | 41.8 g |
| Mussels Saganaki | 14.2 g | 29.5 g |
| Gigantes | 13.1 g | 28.5 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Dakos | 33.8 g | 22.9 g |
| Frose | 0 g | 21.7 g |
| Sardines | 0 g | 19.5 g |
| Shrimps | 48.4 g | 16.9 g |
| Lamb Riblets | 3.5 g | 16.8 g |
| Moussaka | 23.7 g | 15.5 g |
| Beets | 125.4 g | 15.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Mezze / Appetizers
- Octopodi - $30: Sashimi grade grilled Mediterranean octopus Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Spreads (3 Spreads) - $20: Choice of Tzatziki, Scordalia, Spicy Feta, Taramo Salata, or Melitzano Salata. Served with warm pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Santorini - $28: White shrimps, tomato sauce, Greek feta, ouzo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Meatballs - $22: Greek keftedes grilled, caper dill aioli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tartare - $26: Yellowfin tuna, yogurt avocado mousse, ginger ponzu, potato strings Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Saganaki - $27: P.E.I Mussels, tomato sauce, Greek feta, ouzo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastitsio Croquettes - $18: Pasta Greco, beef ragu, bechamel, shaved truffle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haloumi - $17: Pan seared Cypriot cheese, house-made tomato marmalade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $21: Crispy fried calamari, tartar sauce, marinara Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Riblets - $21: Braised baby back lamb ribs, tzatziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saganaki - $15: Graviera cheese, pan fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Fritters - $18: Scallions, mint, Greek feta, beefsteak tomatoes, tzatziki Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Phyllo Honey Feta - $15: Greek feta cheese, phyllo, Greek thyme honey, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Chips - $20: Crispy eggplant and zucchini chips, tzatziki Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita - $18: Spinach, feta and leeks phyllo pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gigantes - $16: Braised giant beans, tomato sauce, dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Salates / Salads
- Greek Salad (Small) - $18: Tomatoes, cucumbers, Greek imported feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prasini (Small) - $18: Romaine, dill, grilled manouri cheese, evoo, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dakos - $23: Cretan Barley rusk soaked in olive oil, tomatoes, feta, capers, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sea / Thalassa
- Branzino - $38: Grilled whole Mediterranean seabass, butterflied Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sardines - $27: Boneless sardines grilled with Greek pico de gallo or fried with scordalia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops - $39: Pan seared diver scallops, beurre blanc, lentil ragout, crispy shallots Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $31: Fillet of salmon grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimps - $31: Grilled White Shrimps Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flounder - $36: Fillet of sole meunière with tartar sauce, grilled asparagus Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi Plaki - $45: Baked with tomatoes, onions, carrots, potatoes, capers, white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pasta - $38: Shrimps, mussels, calamari, clams, lobster bisque, tomato sauce, brandy, linguine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Land / Kreatika
- Chicken Kebab - $28: Grilled marinated breasts, tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops (3) - $43: Greek style charcoal broiled, feta scallion mash potatoes, red wine jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calista Steak - $55: Certified Angus (Entraña) 16oz, potato strings, truffle aioli Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moussaka - $26: Baked layered potato, eggplant, beef stew, bechamel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Grilled Asparagus - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- String Beans - $13: Garlic, tomato, onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Pilaf - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Potatoes - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calista Fries - $12: Thin sliced chips with feta, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Monopolio Clara Draft - $8: Golden lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mythos Lager - $8: Greek bottled beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- House White Wine Glass - $13: Moschofilero, Greece Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Frose - $14: House cocktail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Souroti Sparkling Water - $8: Greece Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Zagori Still Water - $8: Greece Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about CALISTA TAVERNA
- Is CALISTA TAVERNA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CALISTA TAVERNA has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Octopodi, Shrimps and Gigantes.
- What can I eat at CALISTA TAVERNA on a dairy-free diet?
- Octopodi, Shrimps and Gigantes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CALISTA TAVERNA have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Gigantes and String Beans.
- Is CALISTA TAVERNA gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CALISTA TAVERNA?
- Greek Salad (Small), at roughly 47.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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