Location is good. Food is average and portion is on the small side. Set menu has a nice starter and entree, and add on option for dessert. read more

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Great setting. Great food. Service was pleasant but the timing was a bit off. But overall I enjoyed it and will definitey be back.

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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After a long flight into NYC and a day basically spent at the airport, my coworker and I were anxious to drop our bags at the hotel nearby and get some delicious food. We walked over to Kellari after a recommendation and I do love some good baklava. When we arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the decor, it was such a big space and quickly snapped a picture as we were being seated. The waiter's friendliness didn't seem genuine. Unfortunately the evening went downhill rather quickly. The wine we were waiting to share took a really long time, the kind of time where you start looking around wondering where the waiter went. When we finally got the wine the appetizers arrived. We shared the fried calamari and octopus, both I was having for the first time ever and really enjoyed. But the apps started to get cold and we didn't want to get too full so we sat and waited for our entrees. We waited and waited and waited...my coworker remarked that she knows other people around us were getting their food before us and our waiter was no where to be found. When he did arrive he said our food would be out shortly and I asked "are you sure" because it had already been quite some time. He came up with an excuse and said that "here in New York we wait until you're finished with your appetizer until we put in for your food." Seriously? That doesn't make sense, we were clearly sitting there not eating anything for some time because the apps got cold and we were waiting for our entrees and he didn't bother to ask if we were done at any point. Even my coworker who had lived there for several years said that sound like bs. We felt uneasy and confused. Maybe we were just two young minority girls who didn't match the older white crowd that looked like money. Either way we were not a priority for him. I took a look at the time stamp on the picture I took earlier when we arrived. Ultimately we were seated at 7:30pm and didn't get our food until 8:45pm. The food was hot so that tells you that it was the waiter who didn't put the ticket in earlier and not the kitchen being behind. We ate quickly as it was getting late and we were exhausted from a long day of traveling. At 9:30 again we were left looking around for the waiter who had not checked on us. We really just wanted to get the check and get back to our hotels to sleep. As it was nearing 10pm I walked over to the front desk and asked for a manager to help us wrap things up. Thankful the manager was very prompt, apologetic and sincere. He made sure we had the leftovers boxed up quickly and let us sample a desert wine. He talked with us briefly and he just seemed very genuine in his care for the customer and I appreciated that just because were were from out of town that he didn't treat us that way. I only wish our waiter did the same as the evening as a whole was teetering in the 2.5 star range. But the food was decent and the decor was lovely and at least the manager did his best to make things right. By the time we left it was so late and we were so over the service that I forgot to get that baklava I was craving! Darn. read more

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

Decent food, but overpriced. Worst service I've ever had. Appetizer came out out before the waiter brought the wine list. Had to order wine from the manager. Waiter was pretty much absent unless summoned. Took fifteen minutes to get the check after asking for it (again, from the manager - who appeared to be having a bad night dealing with other complaints). Wouldn't go back. read more

Kellari Taverna for lunch on Saturday.. TL;DR - average brunch Ambiance was pleasant, not too crowded or loud, and the servers were polite and friendly. I ordered a strip steak and eggs, my wife ordered grilled calamari. The calamari was a bit chewy, and tasted a bit of fish. It came out at a lukewarm temperature. It was drowning in a buttery lemon sauce. The steak and eggs were served with cold potatoes and peppers. The steak was cooked perfectly, while the eggs (sunny side up) needed another minute to cook. Overall an average experience. read more

Extremely lackluster. Our group arrived for dinner over two hours in advance of a musical. An hour and a half into our time at Kellari, we had been served only our appetizers (which were decent). After repeated inquiries as to the whereabouts of our entrees, we received meals that were cold and/or uncooked. read more

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

Good food. I had the catch of the day which was Cod and it was over a bed of maftool. The menu is a bit pricy and they don't have your typical Greek favs like dolmas or stuff like that. But it was a very fancy joint and the staff seemed nice. The host was also very kind. He gave us a dessert wine that tasted of plums and was very good. The food was a bit pricy and they didn't have too much on their menu. But I enjoyed everything I ate there, so it seems as if what they do have is delicious. read more

Kellari Taverna was a wonderful experience. Our server, Paul was extremely attentive and knowledgable and the entire staff was very professional. The food was delicious, and the portions were surprisingly larger than I had expected. All in all, a 5 star experience and a nice hidden gem. read more

I pass by this place often and haven't been in to check it out yet but wish I did earlier! I loved the atmosphere and my meal was delicious. Will be back soon! read more

Beautiful place and quick service. Mimosas delicious thanks to Fernando. My only real complaint is the lack of kid options . The menu is perfect for adult, especially their crab cakes . read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

The food was good, the ambiance was decent, and the service was pretty mediocre. I was in town for business, and after dropping my bags off in my hotel room, I began walking around town looking for a decent place to eat. I came across Kellari and decided to give it a try. Upon walking in, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. But after a couple minutes, you realize how loud it is, and find yourself almost yelling to talk to the person sitting across the table from you. I tried the Chilean Sea Bass and had a glass of Chardonnay. The wine was excellent - buttery and creamy, just the way I like it. The Sea Bass was also really tasty. It was cooked perfectly. I felt like it almost melted in my mouth and had just the right amount of seasoning. As for the service, our waitress seemed impatient, was pretty slow, and was not very attentive. Not the worst service I've had, but the restaurant was not inexpensive, and the quality of service did not justify the prices. So all in all, this place was just OK. Given all of the good restaurants in Manhattan, I probably wouldn't come back here. read more

I enjoy Kellari Taverna. They have a great variety of food which is very well prepared. I went with a friend for dinner and it happened to be the beginning of restaurant week, so we ordered from that menu. Both of our meals were delicious. The greek salad was wonderful - cut up pieces of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and feta with lots of olives and a great dressing. The Boston Cod that I had was amazing - wonderfully cooked and seasoned and just the right amount of sides with it. Desert was also delicious - Baklava that was a little different than the norm, but still wonderful. My problems came with the other parts of our experience. The restaurant is extremely noisy, to the extent that I couldn't hear my friend without leaning into the table, and on this particular night, the AC was almost non-existent. I think i might have passed out if not for all of the water that I had drunk. I think I'll go back to Kellari when it's not restaurant week, and when the weather is cooler. 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 girlfriend and I decided to go to this traditional Greek restaurant for dinner. I must say, although the tables might be a bit too close together, the service was on point. We had spanakopita as an appetizer; then I had the brizola, which is a 16oz steak, and my girlfriend had paidakia, which are lamb chops. The food was so delicious and worth the price!! However, it can get pretty noisy and crowded at certain times, but overall, we enjoyed our evening out. read more

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

I ate here before going to a show, so it was a pre-theatre menu. The space is very big, and nicely set-up. First, service is pretty lame. The ordering process was uncomfortable, and when the food arrived, the runners had no idea who gets what. Now, no big deal when you are paying $10 - $15 per entree, but food here costs $30 - $45 per entree. I expect a lot better service. The food itself is nothing to write home about. I had a bib salad and an orzo with tomato sauce with shrimp and a couple of mussels. Very cheap on the fish for $30, imo, and not hot when I got it. The bread with a spread they serve you is the best part of what I had that night. So, conclusion: Not bad, but when you factor in the price, definitely a lot of better places around. read more

Very good restaurant! Went for restaurant week and the choices my mom and I got were delicious. Pear salad, lamb chops, chocolate torte, a seafood sampler dish, fillo (phyllo) filled with spinach and cheese, and of course baklava. Very attentive staff, I have an unquenchable thirst but my water glass was never left empty for more than a minute. We got some food to go and they give you a complete set of silverware and even a steak knife for my chops! This restaurant is very good, food is great, and staff is fabulous. I gave it 4 stars because I'm not sure how pricey the alcohol is. read more

Kellari Taverna - Lamb chops restaurant week 2015 - Greek Near Me - New York, New York