Taka Mediterranean Bar and Grill

Oyster on the Half Shell

Damriscotta oysters, cocktail sauce, and onion relish

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Blackened OctopusUSD 18.00

Hawaiian octopus, homemade spices, blend of beans, lemon beurre blanc, basil pesto

Crab Cake MuhammaraUSD 17.00

Charred red peppers, walnuts, remoulade

Taka Charcuterie BoardUSD 24.00

Chef's Mediterranean cheese selection, house-made Anatolian sausage, salami, prosciutto, olives, watermelon, grapes, honeycomb

Herb HummusUSD 8.00

Beet salsa, green olives, arugula, parsley, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, grilled pita

FalafelUSD 9.00

Chickpeas, cherry tomato, parsley, hummus, tahini, haydari, grilled pita

Baba GanoushUSD 9.00

Eggplant, red pepper, tahini, parsley, olive oil, haydari, grilled pita

Crispy Calamari MuhammaraUSD 14.00

Charred red peppers, walnut, parmesan, shishito peppers, green goddess dressing

Steamed MusselsUSD 15.00

Green peas, bell pepper, tomato, white wine broth, grilled pita

Grape LeavesUSD 9.00

Jasmine rice, fresh parsley, tzatziki

Stuffed AvocadoUSD 16.00

Shrimp, lobster, green apple, tarragon, mayo, yogurt, bell pepper, spicy mayo

Beef GibletsUSD 11.00

Marinated beef liver, red onion salad, grilled pita

Refreshing App SamplerUSD 21.00

Kisir, hummus, grape leaves, baba ganoush, tzatziki

Sizzlin' App SamplerUSD 23.00

A rich combination of marinated beef giblets, falafel, sigara boregi, and fried calamari

Soup of the Day

Chef's selection of homemade soup

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New England Clam ChowderUSD 8.00

Chopped clams in a heavy cream broth with bacon, onions, celery, and potatoes

Anatolian Spoon SaladUSD 10.00

Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, mint, green pepper, ezine cheese, pomegranate molasses, walnut, house dressing

Mediterranean QuinoaUSD 11.00

Fresh cucumber, tomato, avocado, orange, green apple, house dressing

Truffle Mozzarella CapreseUSD 12.00

Mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, tomato, balsamic glaze, basil pesto

CaesarUSD 9.00

Crisp romaine, parmesan, croutons, cherry tomato, caesar dressing

Poached PearUSD 11.00

arugula, cherry, candied walnuts, fried goat cheese, house dressing

Lobster Roll

Fresh Maine lobster with house lemon aioli served hot or cold on a toasted bun

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Haddock SandwichUSD 14.00

Choice of pan seared, blackened, or fried haddock, with onion relish, arugula, and tzatziki

Crab BLTUSD 18.00

Crab cake, applewood smoked bacon, crisp romaine lettuce, and fresh tomato served on a toasted bun

Taka's Fried Seafood PlatterUSD 23.00

Fried shrimp, oysters, calamari, french fries, cocktail sauce, and remoulade

Anatolian Lamb Kebab WrapUSD 17.00

Char-grilled lamb, arugula, grilled tomato, onion relish, and haydari served in a white, tomato basil, or spinach wrap

Chicken Caesar WrapUSD 14.00

Marinated Chicken breast, crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, and caesar dressing served in a white, tomato basil, or spinach wrap

Falafel WrapUSD 12.00

Falafel, fresh mixed greens, tomato, onion, and tahini dressing served in a white, tomato basil, or spinach wrap

Anatolian Lamb KebabUSD 25.00

char-grilled ground lamb, bulgur, tomato confit, onion relish, haydari

Kebab PlatterUSD 48.00

daily chicken or lamb gyro, marinated chicken and lamb kebab pieces, lahmacun, onion salad, bulgur, lime yogurt sauce

Gyro SandwichUSD 16.00

Spit roasted chicken/lamb, tomato butter sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickled onion

Pide SpecialUSD 18.00

Daily special pide

Three Cheese PideUSD 15.00

Ezine, mozzarella, halloumi, honey truffle oil drizzle

Spinach & Mushroom PideUSD 15.00

Fresh organic spinach, roasted mushrooms, bell peppers, mozzarella, garlic

Anatolian Sausage PideUSD 15.00

House-made sausage, mozzarella

LahmacunUSD 15.00

Traditional Anatolian flatbread, ground lamb, tomato, red pepper, parsley, onion

LemonUSD 11.00

Yuzu juice gonache with a lmon mint center

Strawberry MagnoliaUSD 11.00

Fresh strawberries, pastry cream, and vanilla biscuits served in a mason jar mug

Chocolate SouffléUSD 11.00

Served with homemade raspberry ice cream

Blueberry Crème BrûléeUSD 12.00

Vanilla custard with fresh Maine blueberries

BaklavaUSD 9.00

Pistachio, served with homemade vanilla ice cream

Turkish CoffeeUSD 4.50

Unfiltered, finely ground