Local Greek – Greek
This lively neighborhood gem captures the sun-drenched spirit of the Aegean, where the bright tang of silky avgolemono and the smoky aroma of charred octopus drift through an inviting, airy space. Guests gather over vibrant plates of feta-topped village salads and golden zucchini fritters, savoring a communal feast that celebrates the bold, rustic heart of Greek hospitality.
Leigh Avenue https://localgreeknj.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Local Greek
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Marouli Salad | 0 g | 72.8 g |
| Beets Salad | 32.2 g | 61.8 g |
| The Super Greek | 19.2 g | 51.4 g |
| Village Stuffed Chicken | 28.3 g | 49.9 g |
| Octopus | 53.8 g | 48.7 g |
| Shrimp Saganaki | 16.3 g | 42.2 g |
| Mousakas | 11.5 g | 40.8 g |
| Feta Fournou | 5.9 g | 36.2 g |
| Gigantes | 13.1 g | 28.5 g |
| The Village Salad (Horiatiki) | 29.1 g | 26 g |
| Shrimp Souvlaki | 12.8 g | 22.9 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the fresh salads and beautiful presentation, noting that the ingredients are consistently crisp and high quality. Celebrated for its welcoming feel, the establishment is praised for its helpful service and attentive staff who provide excellent menu recommendations. Reviewers highlight the satisfying lunch experience, making it a standout choice for those seeking a friendly atmosphere and well-prepared dishes.
Menu
Soups & Salads
- Avgolemono - $10.95: Chicken soup thickened with egg and lemon mixture Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Village Salad (Horiatiki) - $17.95: Local tomato, red onions, cucumber, green peppers, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, topped with organic olive oil and vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marouli Salad - $17.95: Fresh romaine lettuce mixed with olive oil, herbs, and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets Salad - $17.95: Beets, arugula, oranges, walnuts, fresh Greek herbs, topped with yogurt sauce and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Meze
- Greek Spreads - $24.95: Tzatziki, spicy feta, eggplant & hummus served with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus - $26.95: Grilled marinated octopus with fava beans purée, Greek herbs, olive oil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Fournou - $18.95: Baked feta with tomatoes, peppers, olive oil and herbs, baked in oven Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $21.95: Fried squid olive and lemon vinaigrette Greek herbs & marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halloumi - $18.95: Grilled halloumi cheese, drunken figs and honey with balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Fritters - $19.95: Pan fried savory zucchini patties made from shredded zucchini, eggs and flour Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolmades - $15.95: Grape leaves stuffed with rice & Greek herbs, yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $10.95: Chick pea, garlic, lemon, tahini & olive oil served with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keftedes - $19.95: Greek homestyle meatballs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gigantes - $17.95: Large white beans baked in rich herby tomato sauce w/ onions, garlic, olive oil 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
- Shrimp Saganaki - $22.95: Shrimp with cherry tomatoes, feta, and ouzo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Greek Gyro Platter - $26.95: Choice of Pork, chicken, beef/lamb, veggies, or tomato fritters, wrapped in pita with tzatziki, onions & tomatoes, served with village salad & one side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Souvlaki - $34.95: Grilled lamb kebab served with village salad & one side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stifado Beef Brisket - $36.95: Slow cooked tender brisket with mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $44.95: Grilled marinated lamb chops, village salad & one side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Souvlaki - $26.95: Grilled chicken kebab served with village salad & one side Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Village Stuffed Chicken - $32.95: Stuffed chicken breast filled with feta, spinach, tomatoes, onions, peppers, dill, lemon butter sauce, village salad & one side Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Grill Platter for 2 - $98.95: Pork gyro, chicken gyro, beef/ lamb gyro, Greek sausage, sticks of pork & chicken souvlaki, keftedes, Greek fries, pita bread, grilled vegetables, feta cheese & tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Grill Platter for 4 - $179.95: Pork gyro, chicken gyro, beef/ lamb gyro, Greek sausage, sticks of pork & chicken souvlaki, keftedes, Greek fries, pita bread, grilled vegetables, feta cheese & tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mousakas - $28.95: Slow cooked ground beef, eggplant, potatoes & bechamel sauce on the top Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastitsio - $28.95: Greek style lasagna with slow cooked ground beef and bechamel sauce on the top Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Branzino - $41.95: Grilled whole bone-in branzino with olive oil lemon vinaigrette, served with village salad & one side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Terina - $24.95: Eggplant layers with cheese, tomato, olive oil and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Solomos - $33.95: Grilled Alaskan salmon served with village salad & one side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homestyle Spinach Pie - $23.95: Served with village salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Souvlaki - $30.95: Shrimp kebab over rice, baby kale & avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Paella for One - $38.95: Variety of shrimp, mussels, calamari, octopus, chicken, greek sausage, greek herbs, olive oil & pita bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Peppers - $24.95: Roasted bell peppers with rice, eggplant, tomatoes, Greek herbs, olive oil, served with lemon potatoes & yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast and Brunch
- The Greek Parfait - $14.95: Granola, organic Greek yogurt, fresh fruits & Greek honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Greek Style Pancakes - $15.95: Topped with crushed walnuts, powder sugar, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Greek French Toast - $15.95: Topped with crushed walnuts, sugar powder, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spanaki Sandwich - $14.95: Scrambled eggs, local spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese served with Greek fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Super Greek - $16.95: Three over medium eggs, onions, peppers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, mushrooms, avocado & Greek fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Local Spinach Feta Omelette - $14.95: Fresh spinach, feta, cherry tomatoes, onions, with Greek fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Local Gyro Omelette - $15.95: Choice of beef/lamb or pork, onions, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese & Greek fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lamb Burger - $16.95: Lamb patty, spicy feta yogurt sauce, kasseri cheese, onions, tomatoes served on pita & Greek fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Sides
- Greek Fries - $8.95: Hand cut fries topped with feta & oregano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Style Lemon Potatoes - $8.95: Baked in the oven potatoes with lemon juice and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Rice - $8.95: Rice with olive oil and lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad Side - $8.95: Tomato, cucumbers, onions, with feta cheese and olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Side: Bacon - $4.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Side: Greek Sausage - $4.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Galaktoboureko - $12.95: Fillo dough filled with semolina custard, topped with Greek honey & syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Baklava - $12.95: Fillo dough filled with crushed almond & walnuts, topped with Greek honey & syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bougatsa - $12.95: Handmade dough filled with a blend of semolina custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Portokalopita - $12.95: Homemade orange cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ekmek Kataifi - $12.95: Shredded dough with Greek honey, layers of Greek and french cream topped with walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Espresso Single - $3.95
- Espresso Double - $4.95
- Americano - $4.95
- Latte / Cappuccino - $6.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Freddo Espresso (Iced) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, 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
- Greek Frappe (Iced) - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- American Coffee - $3.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Greek Mountain Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soda / Iced Tea / Lemonade - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Local Greek
- What is the highest-protein dish at Local Greek?
- Marouli Salad, at roughly 72.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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