Taverna at The Mar Vista
$$ · sawtelle japantown la
12249 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90066 ↗
Appetizers
- Saganakipan fried kefalograviera cheese flamed tableside, pita$11
- MelitzanaCharred eggplant with tomato sauce, feta, Greek EVOO, parsley$12
- AginaresGrilled artichokes, yogurt dip, lemon$13
- SouzoukakiaHouse-made sausage in tomato sauce with pita$14
- KeftedesGround beef meatballs with onion, marjoram, ouzo, mint$14
- HtapodiChar-grilled octopus with vinaigrette, oregano, fava purée$17
- EliesGreek olives (Cretan & Kalamata)$10
- AtherinaFried smelts with salt and garlic sauce$11
Salads
- HoriatikiTomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives, feta, oregano$18
- SpartaRomaine, radicchio, pine nuts, olives, caperberries, feta dressing$14
- MikonosWild arugula, herbs, tomatoes, shaved onion, sheep cheese, sherry vinaigrette$14
Entrées
- PastitsioGround beef with tomatoes, layered pasta, béchamel topping$23
- MoussakaGround beef layered with potatoes, eggplant, bechamel$25
- YouvetsiBraised lamb shank with red wine, orzo, cinnamon$38
- PaidakiaChar-grilled lamb chops, fries, lemon, tzatziki$38
- Kotopoulo SouvlakiTwo chargrilled chicken skewers, vegetables, tzatziki, pita$26
- GyrosMarinated pork platter, vegetables, fries, tzatziki, pita$26
- LavrákiWhole sea bass with lemon oil, oregano, capers$36
- KotopouloGrilled half chicken with Greek potatoes, lemon-herb sauce$25
- Vegan MoussakaEggplant, potato, impossible meat, vegan béchamel$23
Kids
- MakaroniaBucatini with tomato or butter sauce$7
- KotoboukiesChicken fingers with ketchup$7
Desserts
- Baklavalayers of crunchy phyllo dough filled with finely chopped walnuts with honey-cinnamon-orange syrup, vanilla bean ice cream$10
- Kataifi EkmekShredded phyllo in mastiha syrup, custard, whipped cream, pistachios$12
- PortokalopitaGreek orange cake with phyllo, fresh oranges, vegan vanilla ice cream$14
Sides
- GigantesBaked Greek giant beans$7
- SpanakorizoSpinach rice with tomato, lemon zest, dill$12
- HortaBoiled greens with lemon and EVOO$7
- Patates LemonatesRoasted potatoes, Greek style$7
- FetaGreek feta cheese, olive oil, oregano$7
- KritharakiToasted orzo in lamb stock$7
- Patates TiganitesFrench fries$8
Signatures
- Blood Orange MargaritaTequila, blood orange, Aperol, lime juice$12
- Spicy Cucumber MargaritaTequila, spicy cucumber mix, lime juice, dry curaçao$12
- Lychee MartiniVodka, sosho lychee, lemon juice$14
- ParadisoMezcal, tequila, poire, agave, lime juice, Peychaud's bitters$14
- Taverna AperitivoGin, passionfruit, aperitivo, lemon juice, tonic$14
- Skinny MargaritaTequila, monk fruit syrup, lime juice$12
- New Oak FashionedRittenhouse rye, Elijah Craig, allspice, bitters$17
- MocktailHibiscus tea, butterfly pea, lime juice, club soda$8
Classics
- Paper PlaneBourbon, nonino, Aperol, lemon juice$17
- Last WordGin, green Chartreuse, maraschino, lime juice$16
- NegroniGin, Campari, sweet vermouth$14
- CosmopolitanVodka, cranberry juice, dry curaçao, lime juice, agave$14
- Espresso MartiniVodka, Mr Black cold brew, espresso$15
- Mai TaiWhite rum, dark rum, orgeat, lime juice, dry curaçao$14
- Aperol SpritzAperol, Prosecco, club soda$14
- SidecarCognac, dry curaçao, lemon juice, agave$16
- DaiquiriRum, lime juice, agave$14
Happy Hour Cocktails
- Taverna LemonadeVodka, St Germain, butterfly pea, lemon juice, agave$7
- Passionfruit DaiquiriRum, passionfruit, lemon juice, lime juice$7
- Hibiscus MargaritaTequila, hibiscus tea, lime juice, triple sec$7
- Skinny MargaritaTequila, monkfruit syrup, lime juice$7
- Greek GardenVodka, jalapeños, basil, dry curaçao, lime juice, agave$7
Draft Beers
- Scrimshaw PilsnerNorth Coast Brewing, 4.5%$7
- Boomtown White AleBoomtown Brewery, 4.7%$7
- Red LagerAnderson Valley Brewery, 5.6%$7
- Cloud City Hazy IPAThree Weavers, 6.5%$7
- Smog City IPASmog City Brewing, 7.3%$7
Happy Hour Appetizers
- Charred EggplantTomato sauce, herbs, feta, parsley$6
- Half Grilled ArtichokesDouble garlic aioli, lemon$6
- Greek PotatoesLemon, olive oil, oregano$6
- Greek OlivesCretan & Kalamata with feta, caperberries$5
- Fried SmeltsLemon, herbs, double garlic aioli$7
Happy Hour Salads
- Half HoriatikiGreek salad with tomato, cucumber, pepper, onion, olives, feta$7
- Half SpartaRomaine, radicchio, pine nuts, olives, caperberries, feta dressing$7
- Half MykonosWild arugula, herbs, tomatoes, onion, sheep cheese, sherry vinaigrette$7
Happy Hour Dips
- MelitzanosalataGrilled eggplant with tomato sauce, herbs, feta$5
- TzatzikiWith pita or crudités$5
- Tirokaffteri DipWith pita or crudités$5
- Taverna White Bean DipGreek white beans, tahini, garlic, olive oil, oregano, cumin, paprika$5
Brunch Appetizers
- Flaming SaganakiPan-fried cheese flamed tableside with pita$11
- Charred EggplantTomato sauce, herbs, feta$12
- Grilled ArtichokesDouble garlic aioli, lemon$12
- KeftedesGround beef meatballs with onion, ouzo, mint$14
- OctopusFava purée, vinaigrette, oregano, lemon, red onion$16
- You Dip We DipFive dips with grilled pita$15
- Greek OlivesCretan & Kalamata with feta, caperberries$6
- Fried SmeltsLemon, herbs, double garlic aioli$10
Brunch Plates
- Lamb Shank HashLamb hash patty, potatoes, garlic aioli, ktipiti$14
- Greek Egg White FrittataTomato, pepper, onion, oregano, arugula, feta$12
- Taverna BreakfastChoice of eggs, sausage, potatoes, cheese, toast, garlic aioli$18
- MVT ToastTomato, onion, olives, ktipiti, arugula, feta, oregano$12
Brunch Drinks
- The Forbidden PearVodka, poire, St Germain, lemon juice, club soda$8
- Venice SpritzAperol, monkfruit syrup, lemon juice, bitters, tonic$8
- Cypress SpritzGin, grapefruit juice, butterfly pea, St Germain, lemon juice, agave$8
- Bloody MaryVodka, house mix, tomato juice$8
- MicheladaLager, lime juice, tomato juice, house bloody mary mix$8
- Bottomless MimosasUntil 4pm with food purchase$20