Our party of 7 tried a number of mezze and platter dishes and there were plenty of vegan options…read morefor our vegan in the group to select from. Among everything we ordered included hummus and spicy hummus - both bowls were scraped clean, it was soooo good -- plus moussakaa, falafel, and cauliflower mezzes. Everything was delicious! I had the lemon sole, which could've done with a lot less salt, but the whole dish was delicious and I left nothing behind (except for some bones). Our dinner was made all the more memorable by our waiter who was funny/super nice! Knowing it was my birthday, once dinner was over, out came a birthday torch and accompanying baklawa w delicious cotton candy topping (on the house, which was a nice surprise). Two others celebrated their birthdays there while we were there, so it's quite popular for birthday celebrations. I look forward to returning some day soon, and I will recommend this restaurant to my friends.

3.5 stars, a beautiful dimly lit dining room and huge no less. There are a few steps walking up to…read morethe dining area. Great for groups of all sizes, reservations suggested but on this weekday visit, it was not too busy. We had a resy any way. Service was fair. Our waiter checked in with us once after we ordered and we had to beckon him twice - once for water refill and second for condiments/questions. What I didn't appreciate but understood, since we were two people dining, we got a corner table for two. It was not busy so we asked for the table next to us since we ordered plenty. They did not accommodate us saying they may need it for later. I did not think that was necessary since the place was not busy. This was 6pm on a Wednesday. And to boot, huge dining room - plenty of seating available. This was off putting as we said we ordered plenty. Our plates barely fit and they brought everything almost at once. Onto the food, I may not have ordered their popular dishes but nevertheless, nothing to rave about. Portions were shareable but it was just okay. There was not one stand out dish. I had higher expectations based on other reviews and photos but it was likely what we ordered. This was a vegetarian meal for me since I was dining with a vegetarian. - Moussakaa, this was a very tomato based sauce dish. Fried eggplant and chick peas combined had a nice texture. Mild flavors. - Arayess cheese - sorely disappointed. Very little flavor and I love my cheeses. It needed something to make it more appealing. It literally looked like cheese in a pita. And yes, by description it was. No condiments or side of anything to offset the plating. Visually flat. It could've used a sun dried tomato paste or some acidic side dipping sauce. - Yara Fries - shockingly simple, zaatar and spices. But they didn't put enough. It still looked like regular fries. And by the name, I expected more punch of flavor. It was not there. - Falafel - tricky dish if it's not cooked well. Simple again by name but the ingredients were just mild in flavor. Crunch was perfect. The chickpea, onions, cilantro and garlic was not pronounced. It was ok. Not memorable. - House wine, by the glass, decent and went well with what we ate. Would I return is the question... Likely not. The menu was so promising but nothing to bring me back.

Phenomenal food, wonderful ambiance and decor, great service. Everything was delicious and nothing…read morewas bad. Service was excellent as well. Will definitely be bac

We celebrated my son's birthday here after making a reservation and felt extremely welcome from the…read moremoment we arrived. The atmosphere and interior design were beautiful, but what truly made the experience special was the incredibly professional and attentive staff--especially our amazing waiter. The food was good overall, but nothing particularly memorable. Some dishes were overcooked, while others tasted good but weren't quite impressive enough for New York City's highly competitive Georgian restaurant scene. They offer live music on weekends, which sounds like a lot of fun. I would happily return for the music, a drink at the bar, and to say hello to our wonderful waiter!

Our desperate quest for an authentic Greek Pita Souvlaki in the US finally came to an end a few…read moredays ago while we were vacationing in NYC. This restaurant had it all: the decor, the ambiance, the nostalgic Greek memorabilia, the authentic accents and the genuine, impeccable food. We loved it so much that we came back the following day and believe me, had we lived closer, this place would become a favorite lunch stop. The service is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend and will be back!

3.5: A small NYC spot with decent food, small portions, and fine service…read more Located on a quieter street, this cramped spot has some outdoor and indoor seating. Their menu has various main dishes and appetizers. We liked what we ordered (vegetarian moussaka [$25] and steak pita with fries [$11+] inside) but the plate felt incomplete because they came with nothing on the side - no salad or complimentary pita/hummus. Our server was ok (not overly friendly or interested) but warmth did exude from some of the other staff who bussed our plates. It's a good location for a bite before a show but given all the options in the city, the search continues for a favorite Greek spot.

Ordered delivery while on a work trip. Everything I had was…read morehonestly quite good. Saganaki - didn't need the breading but the cheese was good. Really flavorful and i get that you can't light a delivery on fire. Octopus - also quite good. definitely an above-average octopus with a good clean-cut flavor and cooked perfectly - nothing chewy or the like. Baklava - could've been bettter Orange cake - delicious, made up for an average baklava Mezze - huge portions for delivery, like shockingly huge portions for delivery. The tzatziki was fine, the hummus was good, the eggplant was ok. Overall, I would happily get it again. There's better Greek options but overall I really liked it and would eat again.

My parents were visiting NYC before heading out to sea on a cruise to Bermuda and with one night…read morefree before their adventure they suggested that I come meet them after work so we might do a little dinner. Since they are no longer of the area or know the section of the city where their hotel was (the Millennium Hilton) I was tasked with finding locations for them to decide from. The two options I found that they were most interested in was an Italian spot and Greek. They chose the latter and now onto our thoughts about our first go round at The Casual Greek. We arrived shortly before the standard dinner time so it was very easy to get a table and I should mention that this is not a huge place at all and if there were ten total tables that is saying something. We were seated right near the bar and our server quickly got the family some drinks. They had cocktails of assorted type and I had the always exciting Sprite with low ice since I no longer drink. They highly approved of the drinks and had a second and that was fine since they hotel was only down the street and they had me as a security escort. There were so many tasty sounding things on the menu and we settled on orders of Spanakopita as the appetizer and Gyros for dinner. My Mom had filled up on the appetizer and didn't want anything else but dad and I devoured our Gyros. They were quite good and while I am not a fan of having the french fries wrapped in said entree it worked out in the end. Dessert was a brief debate but we all agreed on trying the orange cake and we shared it equally. Everything was delicious and we were all glad to have made this choice. Our server was very friendly and we didn't wait long to have her attention and as I said the place was cozy in the first place. The bathroom is gender neutral and there appeared to only be one so no dilly dallying once you're in there in case there is a queue. There is a complimentary WiFi signal to enjoy and you can just ask your server for it when you arrive. I should also mention that while any sort of dinner rush had not yet begun, we were not rushed out to make the table available for anyone else. I also noticed a number of food delivery guys coming in for orders. Though I am not sure when I will be in the immediate vicinity and looking for dinner again, its nice to know that I found a place that I really enjoyed and would visit again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.

My plan was simple, go to Cheeseboat on Friday night, order a Khachapuri and some Khinkali, and…read morecall it an evening. When I got to the Williamsburg location and observed the door locked, lights off, and the interior like nobody was there (with no indication there would be no one coming), I was crestfallen. This restaurant defined popular Georgian food. It is one of the reasons I make a trek out to a neighborhood that I would not otherwise dare set foot in for more than an extended period of time. When I observed they also have a Manhattan location, I figured, okay, try them out, what the hell, maybe it will be fine. Three subway lines later (okay, I could have done it in two), and here is the result. Firstly, the service is amazing. The entire wait staff is warm, welcoming, intelligent, and passionate about what is served out of their kitchen. Liza may not be working here (or at least was not there during the time I was here), but the service is still first rate. Secondly, the interior space is more intimate than the Williamsburg location. It feels more Manhattan-y than Williamsburg-y, if that makes sense. Now that I got the non-food stuff out of the way, here comes the part you came for, the meal. I ordered five things here. You will see why later, it will make sense to you by the end. Khachapuri: My new favorite snack is a must at any Georgian restaurant. To say this is a calzone or a stromboli is being condescending to this lovely cheeseboat (had to do it). It is a little on the small side, but the cheese and texture is beautiful and I never once had to pick up a fork to eat it. Your server will even mix everything for you if you ask. Grade: A- Khinkali: Six to an order, just like at the Williamsburg location, they are tasty, but it is looser. They fall apart too quickly upon that first nibble. I know not to eat the knot, because when my server took my plate away after I was done eating them, he smiled wryly at me, knowing I did it right. Grade: B Chakapuli: Probably the weakest thing I ordered, the lamb is tasty, but also super fatty and super tender. I deliberately did not eat the sauce and some of the other bits because of the richness and the onions that were at the bottom of the dish. The fact it comes with two nice pieces of bread helps mitigate things, but I played it smart by just taking the big stuff and using the bread as a binder. Grade: B- Kharcho: A staple at any Georgian restaurant, this is essentially Lagman soup, but they use rice instead of noodles as their carb weapon of choice. The lamb is beautiful and the broth has a beautiful aroma and fragrance. It also comes with two nice pieces of bread to really soak in more flavor. This balanced out the out of balance Chakapuli. Grade: B+ Georgian White Wine Flight: Yes, I got a flight, four glasses of the restaurant's finest white wines. I had a glass for each of the meals that I ate. Each wine has its own character. My server even gave me a suggestion on how to go about drinking them. I know very little about wine, so I will not go much further than this. However, each wine I tasted, tasted better than the previous one. I do know Georgia is known for its wine, and by the end of the flight, I was starting to see why... maybe. Grade: A- That is not all. I also ordered a Honey Cake for dessert, because I know all too well that honey is the great equalizer in all things savory. This will put it all in its place, like Godzilla restoring the balance in an inhumane world. Honey Cake: One bite told me all I needed to know. It is outstanding. Well balanced, terrific flavor, outstanding texture, ridiculously, out of bounds in terms of how it should look and feel. This dessert may have ruined all things dessert for me for the time being. It is simply the best way to end a meal, and to go out on a high note. Grade: A+ -- Some of you may be saying, why would you do this? Why would you go all the way out here for this? 1.) Because I can, 2.) The experience is largely outstanding, and 3.) It is not always about those two, it is the adventure, and eating what I ate here gave me a sense of adventure, from start to finish. Stay classy Cheeseboat, I know you will be just fine until the Williamsburg location reopens, if it ever does. If not, your Manhattan location will do you justice.

went here with my friends on a monday night and there was no wait!…read more burrata salad was great. loved the dumplings and the sauce that went with it. the cheeseboats were such comfort food -- loved the honeycomb brie one!

Truly Mediterranean with beautiful interiors. The meat is fantastic and food is made to order…read more Stopped for a quick lunch The menu is pretty big with lots of vegetarian and meat options. The 5 spread platter is a must try. I ordered Falafel and my friends ordered chicken Byeti kebab and lamb Adana (they loved both meat dishes) The height of the lunch was the dessert !! The Turkish Icecream with freshest baklava was omg Heaven . Overall must try in midtown

I am glad I gave Akdeniz a try! They were pretty busy for a Thursday evening. The interior was cute…read moreand cozy, but the tables were way too close. I thought the staff was nice, but there was no hostess to greet us when we arrived. My friend and I got the large appetizer platter and the manti to share, and that was more than enough for us. I really enjoyed their stuffed vine leaves, hummus, and babaghannous. I was disappointed in their lebni because it was too watery. The pita was just okay. The manti was so delicious and I was so glad we ordered that as our entree. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would recommend this place if you're ever craving Turkish food.

What incredible value! I came with a friend and got the $99 prix fixe for two before going to see a…read morebroadway show. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with nothing but warm hospitality. Our server was incredibly friendly and even asked if we had a show to get to so he could expedite our food. So considerate! The prix fixe was really good value - starter, main, desert AND a bottle of wine for $99! The salad was really tasty, I liked the warm walnuts and the figs added a nice contrast of texture and sweetness. Of the other items in the tasting board, I really enjoyed the Kashkaval cheese. We didn't opt for any add ons/fondue dippers with our fondue, so only had bread. While we did feel full at the end, next time I'd go for an add on for more variety. Highly recommend and can't emphasize the warm hospitality and great service enough.

I came here for lunch with a couple friends from out of town. We were given window seating, and the…read morespace was cozy with pretty lights, brick walls, as well as wood. There was a welcoming ambiance to the place. We shared the Rose Cardamom Pistachio Pastry, and I wish I had gotten one of them with fruit salad and labne. The Rose Cardamom Pistachio Pastry was delicious, layered with delicate mixture of rose and cardamom flavor, and sprinkled with plenty of crushed pistachio. It was sweet, lightly flaky, and slightly crunchy. For my entree, I chose the Truffle Fondue with various types of sausage. The Truffle Fondue was served on top a small flame to keep it warm. It was satisfyingly melty, full of true truffle taste, and quite yummy. It came with pieces of white sourdough bread, which were nicely chewy. The sausage also came with purple grapes, as well as a piece of carrot. Sausage was succulent, juicy, and well seasoned. It was a perfect dipper for the fondue. I would have also liked to have potatoes with it, but each additional ingredient were priced a la carte, so would have to pay more. I wasn't really a fan of that set up and think that each fondue should have included more than just bread. Service was solid. Our waiter was personable and helpful. We were well taken care of throughout. Prices were reasonable, though fondue can get a little up there, depending on what you order with it. I would be open to returning to try the Cheeseburger.

Oh. My. Lord. First to last was amazing. Little Gems salad…read moreand ceviche were "Oh!". The Korean Brussels Sprouts, had a wonderful kick. "My!" The Peruvian beef tips (in a sauce that i'd put on ANYTHING) was "Lord!" Service was attentive and not overbearing. Martinis were "skating". Great meal. The place is young, and very deserving of checking out.

Came here on a whim on a weekday night to get dinner before catching the ferry (it's close, about 7…read moreish mins away?) and glad we did! The restaurant week menu is an absolute steal- $45 for 3 courses! The only downside is there are no vegetarian options for restaurant week, though I'm sure you can ask to see if they can make any accommodations. Since there were 2 of us dining, we got different things to maximize trying the different options. I got the watermelon salad, branzino and the churros. My husband got the salmon tartar, parpadelle in meat sauce and the salted caramel ice cream. Everything was delicious! They had a nice cocktail menu, but wild that the beer was $16... while a cocktail was $19! So definitely a place to get a cocktail or wine over beer just to get bang for your buck. Service was friendly and the interior was decorated nicely. Would recommend!