Medusa – Greek
This sultry, myth-inspired lounge beckons guests into a world of shadow and stone, where the air hums with the sophisticated energy of a hidden sanctuary. Masterful bartenders weave ancient legends into every glass, shaking up vibrant Medusa Sours and botanical Isle of Crete Martinis that transform a simple evening into a legendary odyssey of flavor.
618 Grand Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 https://medusabarbk.squarespace.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Medusa
Dairy-Free at Medusa
Medusa in Brooklyn has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including AVIATION, VESPER and SOPHROSYNE. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Medusa
Medusa in Brooklyn has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including AVIATION, VESPER and Original Sin Blackberry NA Cider. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Medusa
Medusa in Brooklyn has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Domaine de Majas Cotes Catalanes Blanc, Vulcan - Nero d’Avalo and WESTERN SKIES. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Medusa
Medusa in Brooklyn has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including VESPER, Domaine de Majas Cotes Catalanes Blanc and Flora - Rosé. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Medusa
Medusa in Brooklyn has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including VESPER, Domaine de Majas Cotes Catalanes Blanc and Fever Tree Ginger Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Medusa
Medusa in Brooklyn has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bud Zero. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Medusa
Medusa in Brooklyn has 24 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including AVIATION, VESPER and Lini 910 - Lambrusco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Medusa
Medusa in Brooklyn has 31 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including AVIATION, VESPER and Lini 910 - Lambrusco. 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 Medusa
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| PISCO SOUR | 81.9 g | 33.4 g |
| SCYLLA’S MERCY | 58.7 g | 29.5 g |
| SNAKES ON A PLANE | 25.4 g | 23.6 g |
| Domaine de Majas Cotes Catalanes Blanc | 4.4 g | 22.9 g |
| DARK N’ HORNY | 107.9 g | 22.2 g |
| TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD | 87.8 g | 19.7 g |
| Prosecco | 2.2 g | 19 g |
| VESPER | 0.6 g | 15.5 g |
| SOPHROSYNE | 117 g | 14 g |
| WESTERN SKIES | 78.3 g | 10.1 g |
| CLOVER CLUB | 35.8 g | 10 g |
| NEW YORK SOUR | 36.1 g | 5.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests love the fresh sandwiches and beautiful presentation, often noting that the intimate setting creates a truly satisfying lunch experience. Praised for its efficient and helpful service, the staff is celebrated for providing excellent menu recommendations that enhance the meal. Standout dishes include the thoughtfully prepared sandwiches, which reviewers highlight as a key reason for their high satisfaction.
Menu
House Cocktails
- MEDUSA SOUR - $16: gin, Midori, lemon, lime egg white, basil and cherry garnish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- SNAKES ON A PLANE - $16: Misguided Whiskey, Aperol, Meletti, lemon, homemade Grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- PEGASUS - $16: Misguided Vodka, elderflower, lemon, pomegranate, butterfly peaflower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- NAKED DAVID - $16: Madra Mezcal, Aperol, Giffard Pepper Liqueur, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- SCYLLA’S MERCY - $16: Ten to One Dark Rum, spiced rum, elderflower, lime, orange, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- ISLE OF CRETE MARTINI - $16: Mermaid Zest Gin, Yuzuri, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- DARK N’ HORNY - $16: dark rum, honey, ginger beer, lime, Angostura bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
House Favorites
- CLOVER CLUB - $15: gin, house-made raspberry syrup, lemon, egg white Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal
- SAZERAC - $15: Sazerac Rye Whiskey, sugar, Peychards bitters, Absinthe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- ESPRESSO MARTINI - $15: Ten to One Rum, espresso, coffee liquor, Irish cream, agave Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- NEW YORK SOUR - $15: whiskey, lemon, sugar, egg white, red wine float Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- AVIATION - $15: gin, Luxardo, crème de violette, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- PISCO SOUR - $15: Pisco, lime, lemon, sugar, egg white Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD - $15: Dr. Goodburn’s Jalopeno infused tequila, fresh watermelon, lime, agave, jalapeño Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- CORPSE REVIVOR #2 - $15: gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon, absinthe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- AWAY COLORS - $15: Ten to One Dark Rum, Fernet Branca, banana liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- VESPER - $15: gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Wine
- Vulcan - Nero d’Avalo - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Le Tequel - Gamay - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Le Fruit de Hasard - Carignan & Syrah - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lini 910 - Lambrusco - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kopke Tawny - Port - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Flora - Rosé - $13 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Aurora - Catarratto - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Domaine de Majas Cotes Catalanes Blanc - $13 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bonny Doon - Orange Wine - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Veuve Clicquot - $120
- Prosecco - $13
Canned Beers
- Lagunitas IPA - $8
- Estrella Jalisco - $7
- Ebbs Kolish - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Narragansett - $6
- Bud Light - $6
- Original Sin Cider - $8
- Spin Drift Spiked Seltzer - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- KCBC Vicious Crush Sour Beer - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Founders Mortal Bloom Hazy IPA - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- 18th Ward Expanse IPA - $9 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Mocktails / Non Alcoholic
- SOPHROSYNE - $10: lime, agave, pineapple, ginger beer, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- WESTERN SKIES - $10: House-made raspberry syrup, lemon, sugar, egg white Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- St. Agrestis Phony Negroni - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Bud Zero - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Red Bull (regular/sugar free) - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Fever Tree Ginger Beer - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Original Sin Blackberry NA Cider - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Athletic Golden Ale NA - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Medusa
- Is Medusa dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Medusa has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including AVIATION, VESPER and SOPHROSYNE.
- What can I eat at Medusa on a dairy-free diet?
- AVIATION, VESPER and SOPHROSYNE carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Medusa have vegan options?
- Yes. 24 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including AVIATION and VESPER.
- Is Medusa gluten-free?
- 7 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 Medusa?
- PISCO SOUR, at roughly 33.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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