Kellari Taverna

3.8

2917 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

"We are bringing to the people of Washington Something they haven’t experienced before: Simplicity and elegance in fresh seafood with a Greek Flare ." --Chef Gregory Zapantis.

Kellari Taverna is very sensitive to sustainable seafood.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 535-5274
Website
http://www.kellaridc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gregory Zapantis
Catering
•Custom Designed Menus, Waitstaff, Bartenders, Theme Stations (Raw Bar Station, Pasta Station, Curving Meat or Fish Stations, Omelette Station and more). <br />•China, Glassware, Barware, Linens, Floral Arrangements, Decorations Bands, DJ & Greek Music, Jazz, Piano and more <br />•The restaurant is available for parties large and small. We have two semi private dining rooms (seats 50), and main dining room (seats 120).
Private party facilities
Choose Kellari Events & Catering for your next event! Our goal is to make sure that your event, or a Private event at your house, is a great success. We bring our Greek hospitality to you and make sure your event runs smoothly and without a hitch.

Location
1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
17th Street
Parking details
Parking Lot is located under the building at 1700 K St NW.Parking after 5 pm is $10.00 and is through Colonial Parking. Garage closes at 11 PM
Public transit
One Block from Farragut north and Farragut West Metro Stations. We are located on K Street in the Middle of the block between Connecticut Av. and 18th Street.
Entertainment
Live Greek Music Every First Friday of the Month! Music Starts at 8:00pm Outdoor Dining Now Available!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soup of the day$12.95
Chef's daily selection
Prasini$14.95
romaine hearts, scallion, dill, capers, feta cheese dressing
Greek salad$18.95
tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions, feta, Greek vinaigrette
Roka$16.95
arugula, beets, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
Kellari$14.95
organic greens, tomatoes, onions, red wine vinaigrette

Sharing Plates

A Greek Tradition of Sharing Plates & Tastes

Oysters
- 1/2 dz$18.00
- 1 Dz$32.00
Kellari Chip$17.95
eggplant & zucchini chips, tzatziki
Saganaki$17.95
brandy flaming Kefalograviera cheese
Spanakopita$15.95
spinach, feta phyllo pie
Calamari$19.95
choose grilled or pan fried
Octopus$26.95
char-grilled, red onion, bell pepper, capers, olive oil red wine vinegar
Salmon Tartare$18.95
sashimi grade salmon, orange zest, extra virgin olive oil
Pikilia$22.95
spread sampler served with grilled pita

Main Courses

Horiatiki Omeleta$18.95
spinach, feta, leeks, omelet
French Toast$16.95
house challah, fresh berries, walnuts
Lamb Salad$24.95
feta, tomato, onions, spinach, pita crouton toasted chick pea lemon olive oil emulsion
Salmon Benedict$23.95
cured salmon, pita, hollandaise
Solomos$29.95
sustainable salmon, grilled garden vegetables
Kellari Burger$19.95
1/2 lb Angus burger, feta, cured tomato, spinach, tzatziki, hand-cut fries
Chicken Souvlaki$24.95
grilled chicken skeward breast, tomato, tzatkiki, hand-cut fries
Whole Lavraki$42.95
Mediterranean sea bass, horta
Paidakia$45.95
grilled lamb chops , roast lemon potatoes
Seafood Safran Fettuccine$38.95
shrimps, mussels, calamari in a tomato garlic sauce

Bottomless Brunch

Served 11:30 AM-3:00 PM

Pre-Fixe$39.95
(2 hour limit) Bloody Mary, Sparkling & Orange Mimosas

First Course

Soup of Day
today's fresh soup
Spanakopita
spinach, feta, crispy phyllo
Prasini
romaine, scallions, dill, capers, feta cheese dressing
Calamari
grilled

Main Course

Eggs Benedict
Canadian Bacon, poached egg, hollandaise
Salmon Benedict
house cured salmon, poached egg, pita, hollandaise
Horiatiki Omeleta
spinach, feta leeks, house potatoes
French Toast
house challah, fresh berries, walnuts
Seafood Linguini
herbs, cured tomato, basil
Lamb Salad
feta, tomato, onions, spinach, emulsion
Chicken
grilled chicken skeward breast, tomato, tzatkiki, hand-cut fries
Kellari Burger
1/2 lb Angus burger, feta, cured tomato, spinach, tzatziki, hand-cut fries

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse Cake
Yogurt Cake
Ice Cream

What 2,917 people are saying

Kellari Taverna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.6Service
3.6Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

2,893 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore3 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant is indefinitely closed and no one from OpenTable or the restaurant notified us. Had to make a last minute reservation elsewhere.
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Randy VIP
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Without any warning, the restaurant was closed and I had to take my guest to a different restaurant. I am sure there were ways to alert the clients beforehand using OpenTable.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on July 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I reserved a table for four people for a business meeting for my boss and one of the attendees showed up first only to find that the restaurant was closed. I called the restaurant and got the voicemail that indicated they were open. No one ever returned my call. OpenTable let me make the reservation. My boss and his group ended up having to find a spot elsewhere. Terrible business.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on July 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We recently visited Kellari for the first time since COVID, and the experience was disappointing. On a Sunday evening, the restaurant was nearly empty with only four other patrons. Service was handled by just two staff members — the bartender and hostess — and we were unsure about the kitchen staff. Previously known for its fresh display, Kellari no longer offers this feature. We encountered several disappointments, including items like no mozzarella cheese, fresh oysters, and grilled octopus being unavailable. This experience has made us reconsider returning to this restaurant in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on July 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The server was great and the food was good, but the rest of the experience was lacking. They were severely short-staffed so it took hours to eat our meal. Plus, they did not have several items on the menu. Overall, they should just close on Sunday afternoons if they are not going to be fully staffed and supplied.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was good restaurant ambiance was fantastic but they had one worker working taking orders and seating you .the service was pretty slow .i almost thought she was cooking the food ,because things were just so slow
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KristineM
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kellari is one of my favorite places to dine! The staff is responsive and friendly! The food is consistently delicious!
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Oblate VIP
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
At lunch, we had lovely salads with grilled salmon, cooked perfectly. Staff were able to accommodate special needs like no salt, and severe shellfish allergy. Waiter was attentive to our slow pacing even though it got busy. Beverages as simple as a perfect cappuccino (decaf) and a zesty iced tea were great. A little pricey for a girlfriend lunch, but well worth the quality of food, service, and ambiance.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It took over an hour to get our food and our waitress simply said it was not her fault. When it did arrive one of the 3 types of seafood was replaced with salad but the price wasn’t adjusted nor had I been offered the chance to change my order.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Slow service, they need to know how to make a real mimosa! The manager was sitting looking at two poor ladies running around the table without any help not even came to customers to appologize for the slow service!! Food was amazing but chocolate mousse was very sweet and doesn’t taste like a real chocolate mousse! We fidn’t enjoy our brunch as it should be. I’m not blaming the servers but the mistake is coming from the manager who scheduled two servers for more than 10 full tables!!!
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FAQs

Kellari Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Kellari Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 535-5274.

Kellari Taverna is rated 3.8 stars by 2917 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
17th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking Lot is located under the building at 1700 K St NW.Parking after 5 pm is $10.00 and is through Colonial Parking. Garage closes at 11 PM
Public transit
One Block from Farragut north and Farragut West Metro Stations. We are located on K Street in the Middle of the block between Connecticut Av. and 18th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gregory Zapantis
Entertainment
Live Greek Music Every First Friday of the Month! Music Starts at 8:00pm Outdoor Dining Now Available!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kellaridc.com/
Phone number
(202) 535-5274
Catering
•Custom Designed Menus, Waitstaff, Bartenders, Theme Stations (Raw Bar Station, Pasta Station, Curving Meat or Fish Stations, Omelette Station and more). <br />•China, Glassware, Barware, Linens, Floral Arrangements, Decorations Bands, DJ & Greek Music, Jazz, Piano and more <br />•The restaurant is available for parties large and small. We have two semi private dining rooms (seats 50), and main dining room (seats 120).
Private party facilities
Choose Kellari Events & Catering for your next event! Our goal is to make sure that your event, or a Private event at your house, is a great success. We bring our Greek hospitality to you and make sure your event runs smoothly and without a hitch.

Kellari Taverna

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Soups & Salads

Soup of the day$12.95

Prasini$14.95

Greek salad$18.95

Roka$16.95

Kellari$14.95

Sharing Plates

Oysters

Kellari Chip$17.95

Saganaki$17.95

Spanakopita$15.95

Calamari$19.95

Octopus$26.95

Salmon Tartare$18.95

Pikilia$22.95

Main Courses

Horiatiki Omeleta$18.95

French Toast$16.95

Lamb Salad$24.95

Salmon Benedict$23.95

Solomos$29.95

Kellari Burger$19.95

Chicken Souvlaki$24.95

Whole Lavraki$42.95

Paidakia$45.95

Seafood Safran Fettuccine$38.95

Bottomless Brunch

Pre-Fixe$39.95

First Course

Soup of Day

Spanakopita

Prasini

Calamari

Main Course

Eggs Benedict

Salmon Benedict

Horiatiki Omeleta

French Toast

Seafood Linguini

Lamb Salad

Chicken

Kellari Burger

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Yogurt Cake

Ice Cream

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Kellari Taverna offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kellari Taverna restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Dining areas

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