Simply Greek – Greek
Sun-drenched flavors and the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality converge in this vibrant space, where the air is filled with the scent of charred octopus and golden, honey-drizzled cheeses. Guests gather over shared plates of crisp spanakopita and velvety spreads, savoring a culinary journey that balances the salty crunch of fried saganaki with the delicate brightness of fresh tuna tartare. This lively taverna celebrates the soul of Greek cooking, turning simple ingredients like roasted figs and tender calamari into an evocative communal feast.
242 5th Avenue, New York, New York 11215 https://simplygreekparkslope.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the comfortable setting and polite service, noting that attentive staff members check in regularly to ensure a seamless dining experience. Standout dishes include the appetizing soup, which reviewers highlight as a flavorful and satisfying choice. The welcoming atmosphere is frequently praised, making it a highly recommended destination for those seeking a relaxed meal with consistently friendly hospitality.
Menu
Appetizers
- Assorted Spreads - $24: Tzatziki, hummus, spicy feta, melizana salata, skordalia, pita bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried or Grilled Calamari - $21: Grilled Lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tartare - $21: Ahi tuna, shallots, soy sauce, avocado mousse, siracha, everything bagel phyllo crisp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Simply Spanakopita - $18: Baby spinach, leeks, fennel, hotos feta cheese, crunchy phyllo dough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Saganaki - $18: Pan-fried, flambeed tableside, ouzo, oregano, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Figs & Cheese - $17: Grilled Manouri, dried Greek figs, vanilla, fig jam, brioche toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Manouri - $18: Semi-Soft Cyprus cheese, honey, pistachio, baby arugula, roasted red peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grape Leaves Dolmades - $16: Mediterranean spiced rice, lemon, baby arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $17: Garbanzo beans, cumin, roasted red peppers, garlic, tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $24: Portuguese Octopus, roasted red peppers, red onions, capers, EVOO, red wine vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $16: Roasted portobello mushrooms, herbed goat cheese, mixed greens, balsamic reduction, EVOO Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sardines - $18: Grilled or Fried, red onions, roasted red peppers, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soutzoukakia - $17: Greek-style meatballs, marinara sauce, shaved Kasseri cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keftethes - $17: Pan fried Greek meatballs, lemon sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Dorade Whole Fish - $35: Grilled whole, de-boned, latholemono, capers, mountain oregano, choice of side Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino Whole Fish - $36: Grilled whole, de-boned, latholemono, capers, mountain oregano, choice of side Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- U-8 Shrimp Whole Fish - $32: Grilled whole, de-boned, latholemono, capers, mountain oregano, choice of side Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper Whole Fish - $44: Grilled whole, de-boned, latholemono, capers, mountain oregano, choice of side Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Burger - $23: Harissa Paste, manchego cheese, house made pickles, tzatziki sauce, choice of Greek Salad or French Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Park Slope Burger - $22: Bacon onion jam, white cheddar cheese, choice of Greek Salad or French Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Half Chicken - $34: Char grilled half chicken, lemon potatoes, grilled asparagus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moussaka - $25: Cinnamon spiced meat sauce, zucchini, eggplant, potato, creamy bechamel Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Santorini - $23: Penne pasta, baby spinach, tomatoes, Hotos feta cheese, garlic & oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yia Yia's Meat Sauce - $27: Stewed ground beef, pork, veal, San Marzano tomatoes, cinnamon, penne pasta, shaved Parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Berkshire Pork Chop - $36: 16oz pan-roasted, stewed Gigantes Plaki, broccoli florets, manouri cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Souvlaki Platter - $34: Choice of Chicken, Pork, or Lamb, 4 marinated sticks, Tzatziki sauce, Greek salad, choice of side Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Corfu - $28: Chicken breast, Greek sausage, portobello mushrooms, fingerling potatoes, lemon sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $46: Australian lamb, oven roasted lemon potatoes, grilled asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak - $32: Roasted Fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, parsley & garlic infused olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atlantic Salmon - $29: Sauteed zucchini noodles, baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, capers, lemon dill sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Red Snapper - $30: Warm Lentil salad, balsamic reduction, olive oil, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna - $30: Pan-seared rare, avocado mousse, honey roasted beets, fingerling potatoes, teriyaki glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Avgolemno Soup - $10: Shredded chicken, orzo, lemon juice, carrots Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of The Day - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Horiatiki Salad - $18: Beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, Kalamata olives, grape leaf, hotos feta cheese, red wine vinegar, EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marouli Salad - $18: Romaine lettuce, scallions, dill, Hotos feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $18: Mixed greens, roasted beets, carrots, almonds, herbed goat cheese, toasted hazelnut vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fig & Arugula - $19: Greek dried figs, candied walnuts, baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, herbed goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Bean Salad - $18: Mixed greens, white beans, onions, cherry tomato, Kalamata olives, shaved Kasseri cheese, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Turmeric Grilled Asparagus - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Vegetables - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Broccoli - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beets - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Rice - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Potatoes - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gigantes Plaki - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetables - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Spinach - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fingerling Potatoes - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $9: Almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Greek Yogurt - $9: Sour Cherry preserve, baklava, nuts, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butterscotch Bread Pudding - $9: Honey brioche, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse - $9: Organic fair trade chocolate, cocoa powder
Beverages
- Epsa Imported Greek Juice - $4: Sour Cherry, Lemon, or Orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lemon Souriti 12oz - $4: Sparkling water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Souriti 1L - $6: Greek Sparkling water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Zagouri 1L - $6: Greek Flat water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coca Cola - $4
- Fever Tree Ginger Beer - $4
- Cucumber Lemonade - $14: Hendricks gin, lemon, cucumber, fresh thyme Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Santorini Mule - $14: Fig vodka, mint, lime juice, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Greek Chamomile Tea Pot - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Simply Greek
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the flavorful avgolemono soup, chicken corfu, souvlaki platters, pan-seared red snapper, grilled octopus, and skirt steak.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Simply Greek.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Simply Greek accommodates mixed dietary needs with extensive options including keto, vegan, gluten-free, and paleo dishes like grilled octopus and shrimp.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Simply Greek does not contain specific information regarding the restaurant's daily hours of operation.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Simply Greek is currently operational, with business information and a website available at https://simplygreekparkslope.com/ for diners.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Simply Greek offers a casual dining experience with a comfortable setting, welcoming atmosphere, and polite service at a moderate price.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Greek specialties like grilled octopus and whole fish, catering to over forty different dietary preferences.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is special for its vibrant Mediterranean hospitality, attentive service, and standout dishes like charred octopus and flavorful soup.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 4.0/5 rating, this comfortable Greek taverna offers a welcoming atmosphere and polite service ideal for relaxed dates.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This Greek restaurant stands out with a 4.0/5 rating, offering a highly diverse menu that accommodates over forty specific dietary needs.
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