Really a 4.8. The service was great and almost all of the food was superb. We loved the saganaki with pita. The humus was a little middling - not that smooth and easy to spread or dip. The beef rib pasta was fantastic as was the whole Branzino. We would have both again. The grilled shrimp skewer was a definite plus. The only real miss was the risotto, that wasn't too creamy. The tempura style mushrooms tasted a little like flour. The desserts however got back on track and were without. We had two mixed drinks, and all told for three adults was about 65 each. A little pricey but felt the quality was worth it. Service was outstanding. read more

Food - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Yiayia Dena's Keftedes - tender, flavorful pan-fried Greek meatballs served on a bed of creamy feta mousse. 8.2/10 Kalamari - crispy and served with garlicky skordalia. 8.2/10 Kalamaki - char-grilled chicken skewers served with tzatziki sauce and crusty bread. This was my favorite of the three. 8.5/10 Lobster Pasta - made with fresh Maine lobster, lobster broth, Calabrian chili, tomato, and pesto. 7.9/10 Deconstructed Pastitsio - featuring tender braised short rib atop paccheri pasta and silky béchamel. 8.4/10 Bone-In ribeye - cooked beautifully and finished with garlic confit and herb butter. 8.2/10 Tomahawk Pork Chop - incredibly juicy and easily one of the best I've ever had. 8.4/10 Shoutout to Alex for excellent service! read more

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Had the BEST experience at Meli -- truly 10/10 across the board The food? Unreal. The gyros were to die for, calamari perfectly crispy, seabass absolutely delish, and the orzo... chef's kiss. And just when I thought it couldn't get better -- surprise birthday chocolate mousse cake AND the sweetest card Dessert lineup was next level too: baklava cheesecake (!!!) and a banana walnut espresso martini that had me questioning everything in the best way. Huge shoutout to our server Danielle -- amazing energy, funny, friendly, and just overall made the whole experience even better Walked out already planning my next visit... highly recommend if you're in Easton! read more

Food was ok. Desert was good. Service was ok. Strange mix of guest....some right off the street at the bar and some dressed up. Probably will not be back. read more

Meli Easton - Menu - Modern European Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

Meli's is a charming little Greek spot tucked into the heart of Easton. The atmosphere is dimly lit and cozy, the staff genuinely warm and attentive, and you'll almost certainly want a reservation--tables go quickly. The space itself is a bit tight, but not unwelcoming. The food is very strong by Lehigh Valley standards. We started with appetizers: the fried zucchini fritters were a standout--crisp, light, and phenomenal with the tzatziki. The crispy tuna was flavorful, though the portion was modest. A few of the other dips were solid, but nothing especially memorable. For mains, the short rib pasta was well executed and comforting, though it didn't quite rise to "must-order" status. The real showstopper was the sea bass--absolutely phenomenal and easily one of the top three sea bass dishes I've had anywhere in the world, which is saying something. Dessert is where Meli's gets playful. The menu is creative, and while the chocolate mousse cake was good, we couldn't help but regret skipping the baklava cheesecake after seeing it at a neighboring table--it looked incredible. Overall, Meli's is a beautiful, intimate restaurant with very good food and a standout seafood offering. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you can snag a reservation. read more

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I went to Meli while in the area visiting friends and they made reservations for 7pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was absolutely mobbed when we arrived. We were told there would be a slight wait. That slight wait turned into 45 minutes. When we were seated, the restaurant staff let us know they would comp two appetizers, which was nice of them. We decided on the tzatziki dip and grilled octopus. Both were delicious! For my entree, I got the Peri Peri Chicken, which was roasted chicken with a harissa sauce and rice pilaf. It was flavorful and cooked perfectly. My fiance tried the Deconstructed Pastitsio, which was a pasta dish with braised short rib in a béchamel sauce. It was the star of the show! We couldn't skip dessert so we went with the Bougatsa, which was described as "crispy pillows with cinnamon ice cream and caramel." It was like crispy cinnamon sugar pita chips layered with cinnamon ice cream. It was light and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, we had a great meal at Meli. It's a beautifully decorated restaurant with nice staff and delicious food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Meli Easton - Peri Peri Chicken - Modern European Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was outstanding. The food was just okay. The lamb was overcooked. The octopus appetizer was beautifully presented but overcooked. The cocktails were delicious. read more

I was happy to finally get back here to try their food since I had only had a cocktail here before. We started with the yellowfin on crispy rice. SO good! For our entrees, we tried the bone-in pork chop and Chilean sea bass, also really good. For dessert, we had espresso martinis; the perfect way to finish. Danielle, our waitress, was wonderful. The management also made it a point to circulate the dining area to check on their guests. Great Spot! I recommend reservations. read more

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Our first time visiting Meli and it was so good. Will definitely go back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is so nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were great. We had some questions about the menu and our waiter was very helpful and gave great recommendations. We had the cheese flambé as an appetizer and it's served with pita bread, it was really good, forgot to take a picture before we dug in! We also ordered the tzatziki appetizer and that was great. For my entree I ordered the tomahawk pork chop, it was so good! And my daughter got the Maya Meli burger, which she said was very good too. Then the chocolate mousse, delicious. Absolutely recommend this place. read more

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Made a reservation at Meli Taverna prior to seeing a show at the State Theater in Easton. Glad we did. Our initial reaction when arriving, even from the outside, was that it was a good choice. The decor inside was very nice as well. We were seated promptly and the room was full. Our server was prompt and explained both food and drink items that we had questions about. We started with 3 Meze items (eggplant, bean dip and tzatziki) that were served with pita and vegetables. Perfect! We then had their Greek meatballs and a yellowtail sashimi plate. Both excellent! Great place. We'll be back. :) read more

Meli Easton - Meze Items! Yum! And cool cocktail glass! - Modern European Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

Food and service was good overall. Will go back again. Disappointed with Mushroom Risotto. Not good. It was like white rice w undercooked mushrooms. read more

A+ all around! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing service, food and decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our eggplant wedges appetizer was uniquely delicious, as well as being artistically placed on the serving plate. We're psyched to return soon! read more

Excellent food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very noisy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service also excellent. Good variety on menu with some interesting options

Had a late dinner here after a Marty Stuart concert at the beautiful State Theater down the block. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Elegant restaurant, the staff was professional and very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the eggplant dip, just OK. The Meli Me Feta app was great--phyllo, warmed feta, and honey, how could that miss? My wife had the pork chop, I had the lamb shank. Both were cooked well, mine could've used more seasoning. The bougatsa dessert is a must--a tower of phyllo, cinnamon ice cream, semolina custard, honey & caramel. This place is a little pricy, but what decent restaurant isn't these days? I recommend, and will return. read more

Always an absolutely wonderful experience, every time we visit! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is beautiful,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food is delicious and the drinks are very unique and tasty. One of our favorite restaurants to visit, in town! Shout out to one of our favorite bartenders Katie! You always make our experience very welcoming and of great energy. We can't wait to visit again soon! read more

Food and ambience were great!! Highly recommend the gyro platter and the drinks, they're also very accommodating to big parties

My girlfriend and I went to celebrate us moving in together and getting new jobs. The food and service was top notch. We started with some Humus and the grilled octopus, the humus may be the best humus I've ever had and the octopus was excellent as well. For dinner I had the Bronzino, it was also again excellent. My girlfriend had the filet Mignon and it was cooked perfectly to and seasoned well. The sides were all great as well. Service was top notch, [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere is awesome, we will be back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went for my dad's birthday dinner. And the food was not impressive. They had an event that night. The place was cramped and insanely loud. The food was mid. Lamb gyro had no fresh elements... needed some lettuce, tzatki was not refreshing ... seemed not made in house. Chicken breast was ok... kinda tasted like airplane chicken breast... looks like they fake drew grill marks on it. I would recommended the Dakos Salata... this was a 10/10. Arugula salad was also good. Halibut was waaaaay too salty. I don't know if we went on a bad night or if this is the standard of the restaurant... if this was the standard I'm not Impressed. Being that it's a newer restaurant in the Valley I would be willing to give it one more chance, but this experience was by far one of the worst I've had this summer for a new restaurant. I love Yianni's, so I was disappointed to say the least. Hopefully on our next visit it's better! read more

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Very excellent! Good service, the service I'm sure is faster on a regular night, but not terrible for a busy Valentine's Day! We had: Appetizers: oysters (excellent, they had a soy based sauce), spanakopita (delicious, crispy on outside, creamy cheese and spinach on inside, with a side of feta spread). Main: Lamb with rissoto (lamb was tender and had deep flavor). Highly recommend. Salmon (very tender and buttery texture, complimented well with the glaze they had). The couscous, for me, I loved, but I can see for others that it might be a bit too soft (almost oatmeal-like), still recommended! Peri peri chicken (alright, had flavor but not enough or the right kind of flavor to say YUMZ. It was ok. Dessert: Baklava Cheesecake (light cheesecake, not overly thick, not too sweet) a perfect dessert for cheesecake lovers. Creme brûlée (very delicious, however the cream was a little wet... not thick/cream-like enough. The top caramel was perfection though! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was nice but very loud inside so keep that in mind depending on what kind of place you're looking for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the spicy feta spread to start. It was phenomenal. For dinner, I got the deconstructed pasta, it was good, not great. He got the pork chop and said it was just okay. I think of this place as more of a 1x thing. I'm glad I went but I don't think I'd go back read more

The ambiance was amazing! It was decorated so modern and elegantly, you didn't know where to look. We came for lunch after wedding dress shopping. We were greeted promptly and our server was attentive and knowledgeable and very friendly. He brought us water and took our drinks and appetizers promptly. Our food all came out very timely. For appetizers: calamari and three dips: tzatziki, olive oil garlic, and chili feta. The feta was unbelievable. I didn't care for the others. They gave bread and pitas. I only like the pitas and we asked for more. For my entree I got halibut, it was cooked to perfection, SO delish! I will post a few other entree photos as well. Definitely try this spot! What a great restaurant! read more

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We stopped for a drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great. The bartenders are friendly and attentive.

First time visiting Meli. We went for the Happy Hour and orderd off that menu as well as the regular menu. The food was delicious, very flavorful. Garlic shrimp, Octupus, salmon, beet salad...all great Even better than the food was the service. We sat at the bar where we enjoyed our interaction wirh Alexa and William..and the drinks. Will return. THanks read more

Had a marvelous Scallop w/corn & mushrooms meal and side of mashed potatoes. We were delighted with a desert medley that was to die for. Our server Katie was an absolute delight, super friendly and courteous. read more

Excellent tasting food but very small portions for the price. Waitress was very nice and knowledgeable

Finally got to try their food. Very good with lots of fresh flavors and I think the best seafood dish I have ever had. Bartenders are the mostly personable ones around, they actually want to have a conversation with you. Chef walked around at opening and went over the menu which is so pleasant. Love the ambiance in this restaurant! So warm and brings a good crowd read more

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Never had a bad meal everything is good. Don't live near there but when in around Easton will def visit again. Prices are expensive but you'll get quality food. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere, staff, drinks, and food was way above expectations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would go back anytime

My family and I were longtime Maxim's fans so we were sorely disappointed when they closed. It was nice to see a new place take occupancy and keep seats filled downtown. We ended up visiting for a special occasion and tried many items on the menu. Our waiter supplied genuinely friendly service. Good food overall. 100% get the curried cauliflower dish with chicken kebabs. I would go back just for that. Oysters felt one dimensional in terms of flavor choices, but I'm glad they're on the menu because it can be hard to find oysters served locally. Ambiance is bright and feels cheery, but the decor could be better. It has potential, but many of the items on the walls, ceilings, and entryway feel reminiscent of purchases you could find at Home Goods. It would feel more upscale if some changes were made in this department. For instance, I would remove the words on the walls; you don't need to say something about the restaurant being European inspired outright- just use your decorations to evoke that theme instead. This is not a reason to not visit, but just an observation because I care about design and like to take in the setting (that is part of what you're paying for, after all). read more

food was mediocre at best and overpriced. Both the lobster and octopus were overcooked. Fries were soggy and improperly seasoned.

Everything about this restaurant was amazing. The service was great - they were very attentive and were so gracious when we needed to come inside because it got a little chilly. We had the grilled octopus app, best octopus we've ever had. I had the Brussels sprouts salad with a chicken skewer and my husband had the lamb shank, both amazing. Dessert was delicious, coffee was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And, the restaurant is beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Had Dinner with my son and again it was amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent service and very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We return again soon. read more

Lovely time, Madison our waitress was wonderful! Delicious food and [[HIGHLIGHT]]beautiful setting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

Had dinner for party of 6. Wish I took pictures. Food was really good. Staff were extremely attentive. we had multiple appetizers which were all good. The entrees were all great. The dessert menu was delicious to close the night. First time trying the cuisine and wasn't disappointed. read more

The food was good, however, the service was slower than I'm used to however, I do understand and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience matches the vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here for the first time for my sister's birthday and had some of the best food I have ever eaten! The service was excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service impeccable. Food cooked to perfection. The menu has delicious things and is prepared with the utmost design. read more

Decorated very nicely, was greeted by a very friendly waitress, a little limited on drink menu but the food was very good. I had a wagu beef very good!!! The spicy feta is out of this world!!! I'll be going back again. read more

I was able to get a reservation online. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered the spinach pies and appetizer and the gyros platter as our entrée. All I can say is the food was Meliciousssss!!! if you get a chance, try out this gem in Easton read more

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Don't order the Bone-In ribeye...not sure how a chef could screw this easy to cook item up. They may have cooked the ribeye in a Sous Vide first before placing it on a grill. Regardless it was a flavorless, soggy, piece of expensive meat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the setting was nice, I go to restaurants for great food, very disappointing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more