I didn't eat here (apart from the generous bar snacks - thanks!) but wanted to give this place a shout-out as a GREAT place for a gal to get a drink alone. Really nice atmosphere, lots of other ladies at the bar, and fantastic, friendly, sweet yet not overbearing service from the Columbian bartender. Highly recommended in a city of overpriced sleazy joints chockablock full of guys waiting to pounce on their next victim. read more

The restaurant itself is elegantly designed, although there was a very loud party in the back when we visited on a Sunday evening in October, which made it very difficult to carry on a conversation. The fish is displayed for everyone to see, which gives you a sense that the ingredients are fresh. The food itself, however, was disappointing. The Seafood Yiouvetsi had clams and mussels that did not open and were not fresh, the orzo was under cooked and the entire dish was rather bland. My two colleagues at dinner were similarly disappointed by their food, particularly for the cost of the meal overall. The olives they serve at the start turned out to be the best part of the meal, aside from the Chimay beer I had, which was delicious. This is not a restaurant to which I would return. read more

I'm here with my wife right now and we wanted to give it a 5 stars where little bit surprised that it only has 3 and a 1/2. Our experience has been grayed good food good service. read more

As bad of a meal that I had here, and this was bad, maybe one that I judge all bad meals against from now on, I will say that it seems that they're probably best with the grilled fish and i didn't try the fresh fish on display. However, there is no excuse for using the microwave for any meal. I'm guessing that anything not cooked on the grill will be simply reheated in the microwave. This is not acceptable for any restaurant, especially one with these prices. Unbelievable. Here's what I ate: Octopodi (sushi grade charcoal grilled octopus from the Mediterranean $18.95) Maybe at one time this was sushi grade but by the time it reached the table, it was a mushy mess. I've had better consistency out of a can. This was a great disappointment as I love freshly grilled octopus. The dressing was overly infused with thyme and saturated with onions and capers. Just a minor league production with a major league price. Kotopoulo(roasted herbed natural chicken & feta infused mash potatoes $25.95) Perhaps I was wrong to order this as it seems the strong suit of this restaurant is seafood but I was in the mood for Greek chicken-this is comfort food for me. It came out steaming-not from the oven but from a microwave. The chicken was extremely mushy and tasteless. And look at the price! What an insult. read more

Ignore the whining reviews... this place is great! (you can't show up with minutes to spare before a show and proceed to complain about slow service) The whole fish was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and delicious. Olives at the bar are a delight. Ambiance is great. You, the bartender was excellent and accommodating. Delicious!!!!! read more

I hosted a few large group events at Kellari and the staff was fantastic, friendly, and accommodating. Great food and a perfect space for a team holiday event. read more

This is New York dining. First time there and already telling friends that we must return. From the minute you walk in everyone is welcoming and gracious. Banquets and smaller tables on the side are quiet and allow patrons to relax and enjoy the delicious food. Humus, radishes and black olives with crusty homemade bread start your dining experience and after that you chose the flavors that excite. Beets with goat cheese, zucchini fritters and grilled veggies were the perfect compliment to the fish of the day and roasted chicken. The spicy margarita was perfect for my friend. Early theater menu is available. Looking forward to returning. read more

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Greek Night was the place to be. Two fantastic soloists and a band playing primarily Greek music with a few American and Mediterranean songs thrown in for good measure. Plenty of room for everyone. The service was great, the food well presented. I would remark only that the calamari could have been cooked through a little more, but otherwise really excellent. 4.75 Stars. read more

I should first note that I went to Kellari Taverna during their brunch/lunch period on a Saturday. This hopefully gives context to my review, which may have been different if I had gone at some other time. The most notable part of my Kellari Taverna dining experience was the efficient yet friendly and down-to-earth service. I don't visit these kinds of restaurants often, and the last thing I wanted was to be met with "stuffy" service people. My experience proved the opposite. I was seated immediately upon entering, and even the waiter by the door, who was in the middle of taking a phone call, greeted me while still on the phone. The waiters also really had a good system down as to who took the order, who brought the appetizers, who delivered the main dish, and who brought the check. I definitely left a higher tip here than I usually do at restaurants due to their superb service. The interior is very nice-looking, and the lights were dimmed just enough. Some type of low-key world music was playing (I'd like to assume that it was Greek?), and the quiet atmosphere was relaxing. The restaurant environment was a lot fancier than I expected, though, so I felt a bit under-dressed. As for the food, it was delicious, surprisingly filling, and modestly generous in portion size (I oftentimes leave restaurants still hungry). It was nice to be given croissants, small poppyseed muffins, and strawberry slices at the beginning of the meal, and the dish I ordered -- crab cake burger with fries -- was fantastic. I even bit into a little bit of crab shell, which only helped convince me of the quality of the food. I'm going to be honest and say that if I didn't have a Restaurant.com gift certificate, I wouldn't have come: The normal $20-30 price per dish would have been out of my price range. Still, it was a lovely experience, and with a discount, I would certainly consider going back again. read more

I enjoyed a light and tasty meal here for a business lunch. I appreciated the complimentary plate of radishes & dip. The grilled calamari was fantastic. It was perfectly seasoned. I ordered the grilled whole (deboned) sea bass. It was light and plentiful. Though the food was good, I felt that it was a bit pricey for what it's worth. The restaurant is a bit loud but overall great ambiance and a nice place to enjoy a Greek meal in Times Square. read more

Quite possibly the rudest bar tender ever. Stopped in for a drink to end the day and couldn't pry out of the guy what bourbons he had then he just spun on his heel and walked over to polish some glasses. Not a busy night at all so no idea what his problem was. read more

My first visit was extraordinary. I had the lunch pre-fix menu and everything was amazing including the atmosphere and the service. But last Friday we had a really bad experience. First of all the waiter was extremely pushy about upselling which made us so uncomfortable. We weren't so hungry so we ordered bunch of appetizers and one main dish and we also had 4 cocktails for a group of 2 adults and 2 kids. Spicy Margarita was literally just a plain margarita and when we asked, our waiter said it's spicy margarita and left. We had to ask another waiter which I knew from my first visit (he was truly amazing) and he was so polite to offer to make it spicy. I know what spicy margarita is and I highly recommend you to upgrade your plain drinks with spicy rim salt, adding spice etc. I had really high expectations and it was a total fail. We paid almost $250 and we stayed for like little more than an hour so I don't really understand the pushy almost judge attitude as if we were not spending enough. Food is good in general. Definitely overpriced especially the grilled shrimp which was tiny 3 shrimps for like $25 I believe. read more

Have the business prix fixe and you will not be disappointed. I started with grilled veggies with halumi then proceeded to the grouper atop farro. The bread and radish could have been more fresh. Alas, I was craving yogurt but not the yogurt cake. They were nice and accomodated my wish. It was quite a memorable meal! Oppah! read more

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Came here for a restaurant week dinner and had a great time! Kellari Taverna does a good job of making you feel like you are dining in an outdoor Greek market with their decor. I especially like the display of fresh fish on ice. It's a really huge restaurant too with a spacious bar, fun tables in the front with large couches as seats, and then more tables in the back where we sat. Jonathan N. says it right - you don't feel like you're on the subway in this place, they leave plenty of room between tables. Here's what I ordered and loved: App: Scallops with pomegranate rissoto Main: Black Cod, Truffle cauliflower and fingerling potatoes Dessert: Karidopita, Honey walnut cake with gelato After looking at their website again it looks like you can get a $35 pre-fixe deal outside of RW through their pre-theater dinner option - it's a great deal and I would highly recommend it! read more

Great place for pre-show dinner. Beautifully designed, it's located on one of the most architecturally interesting streets in the Times Square area. They have an large selection of fresh whole fish and other seafood. Side dishes of vegetables and meze are as good as any you'll find at any NYC Greek taverna. I'm a regular at Blooming Hill Farm upstate, and I see that they feature their organic greens. It's not inexpensive, but they're probably paying top rent given its location. I think you'll appreciate being able to walk to your Broadway show right from dinner. read more

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Great Greek place---Great decor, ambiance, but still missing something. I ordered a Sea Bass that was cooked well and was very tasty, but it was not filleted very at all. So that just spoiled the whole experience. The service saff tries really hard, but what they really need is some training. They have a pre-theater menu which was 29.99 for a 3 course meal. We went there on a Mon night and it was packed---which is usually a good sign! read more

I went for a business dinner. Our waitress was very nice but she was not informed about the wine and she recommended us a Greek wine which was really very disappointing even tough we asked for the sommelier. I don't expect the waitress know about the wine and they should be really careful about their recommendation at this level of restaurants. I don't mind this kind of situation in a casual dinner/lunch but it is important for business dinner with important people. Food-wise, the mezedes were good. Especially Katsikisio is very successful. Plevrakia which is lamb riblets was good. I ordered Paidakia, lamb chops as a main course. It was not tasty at all. If you put those lamb chops in front of a Greek, he/she probably throws to your head. Especially for that price, it was a shame. Anyway, the decoration is comfortable, people are friendly and nice, but I would not go again probably. read more

This is the second time i have tried Kellari and it is PUSHING it to give it 3 stars. One star is just for location, because it is not totally touristy and crappy for the location and one is for the olives (but sit at the bar if you really want these - otherwise you're at the whims of the server) and the third...dunno i guess the third is for the company i shared while there. The sardines where mediocre to horrible; they where not fresh, with a smell like wharf-scrapings and a slightly dry consistency. Grilled sardines should not be fishy if fresh or definitely NOT to the point where we were unable to lean over the table until the plates where cleared. The Spanicopita was mediocre at best (especially for a GREEK rest) there was way too much filo so they where dry,tough and bland. Also the philo triangle style is easier than the pan style of you are serving a baht mitsvah of 300, but in a Greek restaurant, take the time and make a whole tray, the slices are ALWAYS better. Third; the wine list (while seemingly extensive) is mostly disgustingly overpriced sub-par tipple fortified by some jaw-droppingly overpriced decent wine. i bought a $40 nebiolo from Italy (sorry Greek wine is NOT terribly good and it's HIGHER than the Italian/French/Spanish at this place WTF??!!) and it was terrible. If i had bought it for the $6retail in a liquor shop, i would have poured it out - ick read more

Last night me and some friends decided to have lots of fun and order what ever looks, smells and taste great.. Wow! I ordered all of this and we all shared these meals. I decided to order France imported French white wine for the first time. I like reds, but what the hell white wine taste good . Below is what we ate Ravioli lobster, scallops and shrimp in tarragon infused sauce Kellari Octapodi~grilled octopus, olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, peppers, onions Katsikisio Saganaki ~goat cheese baked with apricots, almonds & Greek honey Patzaria~roasted beets, arugula, walnuts, goat cheese & rosemary Bottle of ~ Chardonnay Domane Montrachet Grand Gru, J. Prieur 2004 . I knew this bottle of wine was going to cost more than the meals.This place is fantastic~pricey, but who cares.I recommend this place when ever anyone visits NYC prepared to spend lots of money. read more

Didn't have a reservation but we were seated in less than 5 mins. The food was amazing, I had the $31.95 prefix and chose a 2 course meal which consisted of: an appetizer Seared Scallop with Truffle Risotto. It was creamy and delicious. For my main course I chose Paidakia-Grilled lamb chops with Oregano lemon potatoes. So delish. It was my friend's birthday so we got a complimentary bottle of refreshing champagne for signing up on the website. I can't wait to go again. read more

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Start with the Spanakopita, have the Traditional Greek, then your entree should be Seafood Yiouvetsi, after that well I just did not have room for dessert. This place is very classy, hostess was pleasent, had a young gentleman as our waiter, but he knew the menu, types of wine and provided excellent service. The only negative thing I would say about this place is the fresh market seafood. Did not like how some of the waitress and waiters were handling the seafood and placing them on a tray or scale but never wiping it down each time. I don't know just seems like that can be done a little more cleaner. Other than that I will see you there when I am in town again, will defintley go back. read more

In NYC? Times Square? Walk 1 block and try this place. Great lamb and everything has an outstanding Mediterranean flavor. Superb!!!

We had a fantastic experience at Kellari Taverna. The highlights included (1) the grilled octopus appetizer (one of the best I have *ever* had), (2) fantastic lamb chops (from someone who looks out for that on any menu), and (3) incredibly fresh seafood, notably the seafood / orzo dish. To add to the fantastic food, the ambiance and wine list were fantastic. The look at an ice chest with completely-fresh seafood that you could order by the pound demonstrates from the onset that this place takes good food seriously. The only downside to the restaurant was its popularity, which in the grand scheme of things, is a great problem to have. We had fair service (not outstanding) and a reasonable wait experience for our table, but considering it was Saturday night, all things were well within reason. Highly recommend for anyone - like us - that seeks out great Mediterranean ... and even higher recommendation for anyone looking to try it. This was one of the best we have ever had. read more

Amazing charcoal grilled lobster! It's so flavorful that you don't need the butter. They have very tender calamari. Very fresh seafood and they have a ice display where it you can see the seafood for that day. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in New York City. I make sure to come with the fam every time. We loved the halibut and salmon dishes. read more

Kellari Taverna - Salmon with lentils and beets - amazing! - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

It must be some of the best Greek food in the city (and I'm taking Astoria into consideration). The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of five is because there isn't a huge selection of other options and I don't eat fish. However I did try the sea bass and it was excellent! The service was outstanding and the manager of the restaurant was very warm and checked on our table. * If you're showing Greek friends or family a good time, this is the place to go. read more

Very disappointed by my pitiful experience at Kellari. I ordered off of the pre fixe menu at 6:45 because the waiter said we could. HOWEVER we were charged for each item individually. Had we had known, I would NOT have ordered that much food and would have ordered the octopus my dad had that was delicious, instead. The meatballs and fish I had were subpar and cold. I didnt really enjoy either dish and just pushed it around on my plate. The waiter essentially tricked us. I wont be returning. read more

This restaurant is a must! Warm, amazing food & the staff that runs it is like a family. Chef Pavlos went the xtra mile to please everyone. The manager was very gracious & very accommodating. . The food was incredible & the Bougatza dessert u have to try. Unforgettable evening & a true Greek experience ! read more

When in Manhattan there's a Greek seafood restaurant between Milos and Thalassa and I'm not talking about Avra or Molyvos. Nestled between the Haavad Club and the new midtown Strip House Steakhouse (formerly The Jewel of India) is the suburb restaurant Kellari Taverna. Never fails to disappoint and the food is spectacular, Best when visiting with an expense account or as someone else's guest. If you find yourself at Kellari do yourself a favor and order almost any whole grilled fish--whichever is freshest. Just as your waiter; I doubt they'll lie read more

We stopped in for a quick round of apps a refreshments. New bartender Rocky makes a killer frozen Rose. Super refreshing on a hot day. Stop in and ask for it! read more

Second time around was the charm here. I again went with the prix fixe lunch, starting with the grilled sardines a/k/a "sardeles" They were excellent and there were three to the order, a nice portion. Second course was a pretty decent salmon burger, with a nice side salad. The yogurt cake was a better finale than the Greek cookies I had the first time. My dining companion eschewed the prix fixe and went with shrimp cocktail and a Greek salad. Service was excellent, bread and the little dish of hummus, olives and radish were generously refilled. I won't repeat the glass of Sancerre, not much going there, a little too austere. I would place this on the recommended list. read more

Booked a reso for my birthday and I got a free bottle of champagne AND a birthday card waiting for me at my table! Really nice touch. The Shrimp with mushroom risotto was delish. Everyone kept stealing bites from my plate. The Salmon (ask for medium rare!) and Lavraki were really well done! Light and easy so the fish stand out. Service was great and the restaurant had such a refined but fun atmosphere. read more

I hate midtown because of the very reason I am giving this place a 2 star. It is overpriced for the food you get. The food quality is good, but not worth the prices they charge. The décor and service is fast and efficient, not the friendliest but fine. I would have given this place 3 stars except that we ordered a 1lb fish and when we got the bill we were charged for 1.3lbs which I find hard to believe. It couldn't have been more than 3-4 ounces of actual fish meat. At $44/lb, the server should have asked if this was OK before just assuming it was. I was tired and did not bother to say anything. The fish was OK. It was overdone so it was a bit mushy instead of flaky, and bland. The Kellari chips were good, but come with the tiniest cup of Tzatziki for a large plate of vegetable chips. One of us ordered the fish as mentioned above, and one of us did the Restaurant week special and got the scallop appetizer, orzo entrée, and baklava dessert. The scallop was surprisingly very big but bland and also overdone. The orzo was good, also a bit bland, and came with large shrimp, also overcooked. Overall there are better Greek restaurants and better fish places. Don't go here on your own dine. read more

Consistently excellent seafood but everything, including their meat-dishes, are stellar as well. Highly recommended for business gatherings (lunch or dinner) as well as more intimate occasions with friends and family. Attentive service, warm atmosphere. Delicious complimentary cheese, olives and biscuits at the bar, which is a lovely way to warm up while waiting for a table. Will return. Recommended: Grilled octopus Grilled calamari Whole grilled branzino Scallops Lamb chops All of their mezze is excellent as well. read more

Came here for lunch and really liked it! The ambiance is warm and inviting and just a bit on the noisy side. I ordered the Chicken Salata which was very good. Grilled chicken over a bed of spinach and beets. Delicious and not badly priced. Wine is a bit high though, at $11 a glass. Typical for NY. Would definitely come back here for a quick lunch near the office. read more

Solid place for a business lunch! The three of us shared 5 appetizers, which was more than enough because Kellari embraces the American approach to food - more is better. All the portions were huge. Service was friendly and efficient, so Kellari is a good place to go if you need to have lunch wrapped up in an hour. The apps we ordered were standard fare, so next time I want to try out the fish which I've read are very fresh. 1. Grilled octopus 2. Lobster ravioli - Very large pieces covered in delicious creamy sauce 3. Spreads - The usual stuff like tzatziki, hummus, babaganoush, etc with pita bread 4. Crab cake 5. Sardines - my least favorite dish because all the bones got stuck in my throat read more

Not only beautiful, elegant decor with a cozy atmosphere but incredible food and service! I had an amazing experience. The tomatoes in the Greek salad were so flavorful and fresh. The bread is delicious and the olives they give with the bread (olives, sliced radish and hummus) were interesting. One was larger and more wrinkled. It had a very dense and super salty flavor. A kind of olive I had never had before. I loved it! The Halibut dish was remarkable! That fish was so succulent and cooked to complete perfection! Prices are a little high, but well worth it as the quality is there. OH...and when you check-in on Yelp, they give you a glass or Prosecco! I can't wait to come back! read more

Enjoyed the prix-fixe"Aegean Feast" -- 1) Greek salad (with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, peppers, feta) = 3.0 starts 2) Scallop risotto = 4.5 2) Lavraki - grilled sea bass = 3.0 stars 3) Rabbit served with hand-cut Kellari fries = 2.0 4) Four desserts arranged on a plate (Baklava, Galaktoboureko, Cheesecake, Sokolata) = 3.0 5) A glass of Assyrtiko = 4.0 Overall food = 3.0 Ambiance and service = 4.0 A great deal! read more

Solid 3 stars. I wish I could have given this place a 4 star rating since the decor is right up my alley - high ceilings, beautiful woodwork, a lovely bar as you enter, spacious tables. Foodwise, I can sadly only give 3. For the record, other Yelpers are right - Kellari does have a complimentary cheese plate if you arrive early and decide to grab a drink at the bar. However, I did not get to experience this as the bartender did not offer it to us (ie. i felt that I had to pro-actively (and politely) request to have it brought over). For starters, my fiance and I were served a cold bread basket with 3 complimentary tasters (hummus, olives and radishes). I was surprised they didn't serve warm pita bread. Nevertheless, i thought the hummus and radishes were nice additions. The highlight of our entire meal was the appetizers - my fiancee ordered the Octopus and I had the "Tonos" Tartare - both were delicious. And I have to add how nice and generous the portions were for Meze sizes. We could not decided who had the better dish since both were great. Kellari seems to be known for their seafood dishes, so we each ordered a different fish by the pound (the Lavraki and Tsipoura). Although most of their fish selections are unavailable by dinner so don't be surprised if the waitress tells you that 5 out of 7 selections are off the menu. Both fish that we ordered were seasoned simply with lemon and olive oil. I like simply cooked fish, however i thought on the whole it was uninspiring. Finally, we shared the yogurt cake for dessert. It tasted like a very light version of cheesecake. I'm usually not much of a fan of Greek desserts as I find them too sweet. This yogurt cake hit the spot, but was also not memorable. Despite how much I loved the appetizers we had, I probably would not return unless it was convenient, since there are so many better Greek restaurants in the city. read more

I got the lamb chops which was a great dish. It was cooked perfectly with great flavor. Just wasn't overall a life changing experience.