Merakia

4.2

556 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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Merakia, a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, and love, is a restaurant that celebrates this rustic style of cooking, known in Greece as a Psistaria or Souvla, where meats are cooked on a spit. Owners James Paloumbis Andreas and Renee Typaldos, with their dedicated team, feature grass fed whole lamb, organic chicken from the Souvla (spit), Prime dry aged steaks and fresh seafood. A celebrated selection of Greek and Mediterranean wines available from our cellar and our custom cocktails will sure make this dinning experience one to remember. Merakia is been featured in the michelin guide and is located in Flatiron district by the famous Flatiron skyscraper, Madison Square park, Eataly, Harry potter store, the friends experience, empire state building to name a few.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Steakhouse, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 380-1950 ext. 0
Website
http://www.merakia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer Off Site Catering for small and large events. We have 3 dining rooms and a bar room which can be booked separately or as a buyout for the entire space. We can accommodate parties from intimate gatherings to larger cocktail parties and sit down dinners. Our chefs and beverage team can customize menus for each event tailored to client need and theme.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Merakia can accommodate all your special event needs. Please email info@merakia.com for more info.
Private party contact
James Paloumbis: (212) 380-1950

Location
5 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010
Neighborhood
Gramercy / Flatiron
Cross street
between 5th & 6th avenues
Parking details
Parking Garage next door and across the street
Public transit
R,W @ 23rd st and 5th ave<br />6 @ 23rd and Park<br />F, M @ 23rd and 6th ave<br />PATH @ 23rd and 6th ave<br />1 @ 23rd and 7th ave
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Katerina's Keftedes$16.00
meatballs flavored w/ cumin and mint, plus a dollop of tzatziki
Feta Psiti$14.00
baked w/ tomato, topped with caramelized onions, sunflower seeds & thyme
Octopus$23.00
slow - cooked and tossed with red onion, bell pepper, capers, parsley
Loukaniko$19.00
grilled house - made sausage w/ cream of cauliflower + pita
Grilled Calamari$19.00
fava purée, capers, parsley, ladolemono
Stuffed Calamari$21.00
Greek-style stuffing with spinach, feta & dill
Tiger Shrimp in a Nest$18.00
tucked in a kataifi / phyllo nest, topped w/ feta mousse, sautéed cherry tomatoes + mint
Tomato Keftedes$16.00
w/ served feta mousse
Smoked Eggplant Pie$16.00
rolled in phyllo pastry w/ graviera cheese, feta & mint
Gigantes$14.00
Greek "ginormous" lima beans slow - cooked in tomato, onion, celery blend
Tuna Tartare$24.00
beautifully wrapped in raw zucchini slices and flavored w/ thyme, lemon zest, chives & evoo
Drunk Mussels$18.00
steamed in ouzo and fresh tomato juice

Dip In

Tzatziki$10.00
done the traditional way
Kafteri$10.00
spicy feta w/ cognac + red peppers
Melitzanosalata$10.00
chunky roasted eggplant with florina peppers, garlic & onion
Tarama$10.00
Greek caviar mousse
Dips - All in$23.00
a "flight" of dips

The Garden

Horiatiki$21.00
tomato, red onion, green bell pepper, cucumber, kalamata olives & feta
Beet Salad$17.00
w/ asparagus, walnuts + oranges
Marouli$18.00
chopped romaine hearts, crumbled feta, dill, scallions, evoo & red wine vinegar
Zucchini Salad$16.00
w/ evoo lime & mint dressing

American Greats

locally sourced, grass-fed and antibiotic-free

20oz Short - Bone in Rib Eye$62.00
dry aged 28 days
10oz Filet Mignon$48.00
32oz Porterhouse for Two
dry aged 28 - 32 days
- M/P
8oz Hanger Steak$31.00
Grilled Lamb Chops$49.00
served w/ lemon potatoes & feta mousse
Jbf Burger Project$28.00
aged ground beef, mushroom, metsovone smoked cheese, slaw, butterhead lettuce, crispy shallots

Spit & Sigs

locally and/or organically sourced meat grass-fed and antibiotic-free lamb

Mountainthief's Kleftiko$42.00
slow - roasted leg of lamb w/ potatoes, carrots, tomato & feta in parchment
Roasted Chicken$48.00
spins on the spit for hours with a marinade mix of med sea salt, pepper and taygetos mountain oregano
Dancing Lamb (She's a Diva)$51.00
7 - 8:30 is best time to eat off the spit to enjoy chef's custom cut of mouthwatering, tender lamb, topped with crispy, crackling skin
Vegetable Moussaka$28.00
Greek "lasagna" bechamel - topped and piled high with eggplant, zucchini, potato, melted cheese, onions + marinara

The Sea

Whole Branzino$33.00
grilled mediterranean sea bass. Easy starter fish for scaredy cats
Branzino for Two
- M/P
Red Snapper for Two
- M/P
Salmon$33.00
grilled w/ baby kale, cherry tomatoes, sweet anise-tarama reduction & butter
Psari Plaki$35.00
cod fillet baked with zucchini, baby potatoes, tomato & parsley
King Prawn$47.00
served over squid ink pasta in a ouzo reduction, fresh tomato sauce
Charcoal Grilled King Prawn
w/ saffron - infused ladolemono
- per lb$58.00

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Fries$9.00
w/ med sea salt, oregano (Gluten-Free) or feta with truffle oil
Oven - Roasted Baby Marble Potatoes$10.00
citrus - infused w/ thyme, oregano
Mac 'N' Tiri$12.00
mac 'n' cheese with kefalograviera
Sautéed Mushrooms$10.00
steakhouse staple so good you'll think it's dessert
Brussels Sprouts$12.00
crispy w/ lemon vinaigrette
Baby Zucchini$10.00
simply blanched w/ lime zest + mint
Horta$12.00
steamed garden greens w/ lemon vinaigrette
Asparagus$12.00
dressed with evoo & lime zest

What 556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

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556 Reviews

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Plano
Dallas
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were amazing. A bit pricey, but its NYC... and ultimately worth it. Would recommend to anyone and everyone, and will be back!
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Erik
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing meal at Merakia! The lamb chops were great but my favorite was the Branzino, cooked to perfection. Only note I have was the service was a bit slow to start, and we did feel rushed needing to put in our full order. Our server was so nice and had great recommendations.
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JessicaP
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
This beautiful restaurant was awful. The shrimp was fishy & everything was so expensive for little value.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Will go back soon
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LucyA
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service and experience!! Will be returning in the future for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was terrible and flavorless
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moish
Philadelphia
206 reviews
vip
5.0
206 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was incredible just very pricey. Room was dark and very warm. Service was just ok could have been more attentive. Would go back
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The lamb chops were absolutely amazing. Looks like on Friday nights they have a live DJ which I thought would be annoying but turned out to be really fun.
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NoNameBizDiner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING ambiance and good (not ground-breaking) food. Service staff isn't consistently great, but it's good enough to not take away from the overall experience and you can tell it's on the uprise to being on par with what you'd expect from a place of this caliber. Solid dinner spot if this is the place you choose for any reason.
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Took over 30 minutes to sit us after our reservation time
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Maria
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved sitting near the fireplace!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing time with my mom and sisters on a fun trip to NYC! Cocktails were amazing and the service was fantastic.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, Fun, and Fabulous
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ZurielC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance. I would highly recommend.
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AlissaC
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Warm atmosphere good service yet a bit pricey
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espee
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
cute little restaurant with decent food. they let us stay for quite some time after dinner (lots of open seats) which was appreciated. waitress was attentive.
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GiselleR
New York Area
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food wasn’t all that great. We found things to be salty. The cocktails were great and the staff was very attentive. But we weren’t impressed by their food and menu.
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EmilieP
Memphis/West TN
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great menu and food was good. Service was a bit much and came to the table every five minutes. Pretty expensive for the type of food. You’re essentially paying for the ambiance, which itself is pretty nice.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not only was the food/ambiance excellent, but the service was of the highest caliber you could want. You can tell they value your feedback and take personally your experience/satisfaction. Will be back here for sure!
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AmberJ
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The vibe is great, the food is subpar. Our stuffed calamari was WAY over salted, but they took it off the bill and sent us something else. I think we had like 3 servers, 2 of them were great and helpful. The third you could tell was new and not knowledgeable. Overall it was a fun experience, but we won’t be back - so much better food in NYC. They’ve got to improve the menu or lower their prices to make it worth it.
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MaryL
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Excellent service. Would definitely go back. I am Greek and their food was authentic.
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johnb
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and very attractive comfortable interior. The staff was very attentive. I will return!
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SuzanneZ
Milwaukee
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great but the forgot my friends entree. They made up for it with free dessert. The lamb for 2 was outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience and a most delicious meal. Great addition to this neighborhood.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The space was interestingly decorated. The staff were quite pleasant and polite. The overall vibe could have been great except for the fact that the music was blaring. We asked our server if it could be turned down (which they did). It was still difficult to have a conversation though. The wine we ordered was a good California chard. The dip and pita app. was delicious. But our entree’s really disappointed. Overall VERY salty.
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MegW
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening with a friend, they were very tentative and had a dj and smoke machine which was fun! The manager checked on us twice - and the food was awesome. Definitely get the 4some dip and the spanakopita.
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hadinnyc
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I returned for the first time since pre-pandemic and was happy to see that all was as I had remembered. The staff had changed drastically but everyone was nice. The food was great also. My only comment is that the music was a little too loud.
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Rosati
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff and out of this world authentic Greek food IMO
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Menu could have offered more to choose from but was good overall
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pzzlqueen
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the place, service and food! The staff is very welcoming! The interior looks cool!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Made a reservation for a special occasion, arrived and told there was no available table seating and that we can either sit at the bar or wait for an available table…. What was the point of making a reservation? Agreed to sit at the bar since we ventured from Long Island to here- and had terrible service. Bartender was not attentive and there was only one other couple sitting at the bar. Appetizers came before our cocktails and she didn’t ask us about refilling our water or cocktails until we were practically finished with the dinner. Calamari was over cooked and chewy. Meal was not worth the price- received a whole branzino without any sides. What? Ambience was great, beautiful decor and a DJ in the background to set the mood. Had high expectations, will not be back. Wasted time and money.
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AndreaG
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful!!! Great atmosphere. The manager and bartender were amazing and extremely accommodating! I will 100% be coming back for HH
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food, ambience etc.. Will return .
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TheTraveleroftheFamily
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! Everything was absolutely PERFECT!!
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BrendanB
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
While the food was incredible, the service was disorganized and absolutely horrendous. We enjoyed the ambience, but the lack of effort to please by the staff was very disappointing.
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LawrenceC
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fine food selection plus outdoor dining. Try the Baklava Tower for 2 dessert.
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DeniseM
Naples
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was ok. The servers were friendly but the service was slow which was fine except that then we were rushed out at the end. The restaurant itself is really cool looking though.
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Abbyr
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fast and delicious. Went during restaurant week and they still had full portion sizes. Would definitely recommend.
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ChaseV
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was really good but I thought a bit pricey overall when the bill came for what we got - $100 meal with tip for shared plates and 2 drinks.
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SarB
Calgary
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, we each had the restaurant week menu and enjoyed all courses, especially dessert. Service was poor - plates not cleared, wine not poured, inattentive, etc. (And it was not that busy.) We would return for the food and hope for a better server!
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FAQs

Merakia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 380-1950 ext. 0.

Merakia is rated 4.2 stars by 556 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

5 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010

Additional information

Cross street
between 5th & 6th avenues
Neighborhood
Gramercy / Flatiron
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Steakhouse, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking Garage next door and across the street
Public transit
R,W @ 23rd st and 5th ave6 @ 23rd and ParkF, M @ 23rd and 6th avePATH @ 23rd and 6th ave1 @ 23rd and 7th ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.merakia.com/
Phone number
(212) 380-1950 ext. 0
Catering
We offer Off Site Catering for small and large events. We have 3 dining rooms and a bar room which can be booked separately or as a buyout for the entire space. We can accommodate parties from intimate gatherings to larger cocktail parties and sit down dinners. Our chefs and beverage team can customize menus for each event tailored to client need and theme.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Merakia can accommodate all your special event needs. Please email info@merakia.com for more info.
Private party contact
James Paloumbis: (212) 380-1950

Merakia

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Grilled Lamb Chops

Whole Branzino

Branzino for Two

Small Stuff

Katerina's Keftedes$16.00

Feta Psiti$14.00

Octopus$23.00

Loukaniko$19.00

Grilled Calamari$19.00

Stuffed Calamari$21.00

Tiger Shrimp in a Nest$18.00

Tomato Keftedes$16.00

Smoked Eggplant Pie$16.00

Gigantes$14.00

Tuna Tartare$24.00

Drunk Mussels$18.00

Dip In

Tzatziki$10.00

Kafteri$10.00

Melitzanosalata$10.00

Tarama$10.00

Dips - All in$23.00

The Garden

Horiatiki$21.00

Beet Salad$17.00

Marouli$18.00

Zucchini Salad$16.00

American Greats

20oz Short - Bone in Rib Eye$62.00

10oz Filet Mignon$48.00

32oz Porterhouse for Two

8oz Hanger Steak$31.00

Grilled Lamb Chops$49.00

Jbf Burger Project$28.00

Spit & Sigs

Mountainthief's Kleftiko$42.00

Roasted Chicken$48.00

Dancing Lamb (She's a Diva)$51.00

Vegetable Moussaka$28.00

The Sea

Whole Branzino$33.00

Branzino for Two

Red Snapper for Two

Salmon$33.00

Psari Plaki$35.00

King Prawn$47.00

Charcoal Grilled King Prawn

Share + Share Alike

Fries$9.00

Oven - Roasted Baby Marble Potatoes$10.00

Mac 'N' Tiri$12.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$10.00

Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Baby Zucchini$10.00

Horta$12.00

Asparagus$12.00

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