Varka Fishhouse

Name: Varka Fishhouse
Address: 30 North Spruce Street, Ramsey, NJ, United States, 07446
Telephone: (201) 995-9333
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2423 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Varka is a Mediterranean fish house located in the heart of downtown Ramsey. They offer fish by the pound from all parts of the world, plus Greek specialties and Black Angus steak house selections. Full bar and wine list featuring wines from Greece and California.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(201) 995-9333

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Greek
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 995-9333
Website
http://www.varkarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Private parties with up to 75 guests can be accommodated.
Private party contact
Stavros: (201) 995-9333

Location
30 North Spruce Street Ramsey, NJ 07446
Neighborhood
Ramsey
Cross street
East Main Street
Parking details
There is a large private lot located directly behind the restaurant.
Public transit
N.J. Transit to Main Street, Ramsey.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Greek Fisherman's Chowder$12.00
chilean sea bass and vegetables
Saganaki$13.00
pan seared traditional kefalograviera cheese
Spinach Pie$12.00
baked stuffed fillo with spinach, feta and leeks
Roasted Beets$13.00
marinated in olive oil and red wine vinegar with skordalia
Varka Chips$16.00
crispy zucchini & eggplant chips with tzatziki dip
Octopus$16.00
charcoal grilled with red and yellow roasted holland peppers
Greek Spreads$18.00
assortment of five spreads, tzatziki, tarama, melitzanosalata, skordalia, htipit
Calamari$17.00
pan fried or grilled with lemon and extra virgin olive oil
Mini Lobster Gyros$18.00
cucumber tomato relish and mint tzatziki
Mussels Ouzo$16.00
steamed mussels with ouzo herb broth, topped with feta cheese

Varka's Oyster and Shellfish Bar

build your own seafood tower

Kumamoto, Wa
- each$3.75
Malpeque, Ca
- each$3.25
Village Bay, Me
- each$3.25
Kushi, Bc
- each$3.75
Hamahama, Wa
- each$3.25
Fisher, Ct
- each$3.25
Cherrystone Clams, Pacific
- each$2.25
Littleneck Clams, Pacific
- each$2.00
Osetra Caviar
145.oz
Shrimp Cocktail, Mexico
- each$7.00
Lobster Cocktail$29.00
1lb. chilled lobster
Crab Meat Cocktail$32.00
jumbo lump

Salads

add grilled chicken $7, grilled shrimp $16

Greek Salad$17.00
tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives and feta
Green Salad$11.00
mixed greens with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
Romaine$11.00
hearts of baby romaine with creamy feta dressing
Arugula$12.00
sliced red onions topped with goat cheese in balsamic vinaigrette
Dakos$10.00
(greek bruschetta) chopped greek tomato salad on whole wheat rusks
Taki's Salad$10.00
chopped romaine lettuce with dill and lemon vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Crab Burger$22.00
charcoal broiled maryland crab cake
Chicken Panini$13.00
roasted peppers, eggplant, kefalograviera and herb mayo
Fish Sandwich$17.00
fish with tomatoes, red onions and garlic spread
Veggie Panini$12.00
zucchini, yellow squash, roasted peppers and mozzarella
Seafood Wrap$16.00
shrimp salad with tzatziki spread
Lobster Gyro$20.00
cucumber tomato relish and mint tzatziki
Chicken Wrap$14.00
roasted peppers, feta cheese and garlic mayo
Sirloin Beef Burger$14.00
charcoal grilled with american cheese
Salmon Burger$16.00
avocado, red onions, arugula and tartar sauce

Lunch Prix Fixe

$29

First Course

choice of:

Fisherman`s Chowder
chilean sea bass and vegetables
Green Salad
mixed greens with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
Spinach Pie
baked stuffed fillo with spinach, feta and leeks

Main Course

choice of:

Fish of the Day
with seasonal vegetables
Chicken Frites
grilled chicken breast with greek fries and poached tomato
Pasta of the Day
chef`s creation

Desserts

choice of:

Loukoumathes
greek style doughnuts served with honey and cinnamon
Greek Yogurt
homemade yogurt with honey, nuts and sour cherries

Varka Specialties

Cobb Salad$15.00
assorted vegetables with chicken, bacon and avocado
Tuna Salad$17.00
seared tuna with green apples, blue cheese, greens and walnuts
Seafood Nicoise$19.00
grilled vegetables with scallops, shrimp, tuna and olives
Pasta$15.00
penne rigatte with sautéed spinach, oven roasted tomatoes and feta cheese
Lobster Ravioli$19.00
house made with fresh herbs
Lobster Salad$29.00
(cobb style) with bacon, avocado and blue cheese

Fish Selections

Organic Salmon$27.00
grilled marinated with extra virgin olive oil and herbs
Loup De Mer$27.00
white fish with mild, moist and tender flakes
Swordfish Kabob$20.00
toasted orzo salad with figs and almonds
Royal Dorado$26.00
mediterranean fish with a mild flavor
Fish and Chips$23.00
chilean sea bass with zesty tartar sauce
Artic Char$27.00
moderately lean and firm, similar to salmon & trout

What 2,423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York / Tri-State Area
Mediterranean

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estebanPeru
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Dined 3 days ago
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Excellent food and service.
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MikeK
New York Area
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Dined 4 days ago
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the best, my favorite restaurant for a date or a family gathering
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Dined 5 days ago
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Excellent food and service as always.
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MadelineC
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Varka never disappoints!
AP
AndrewP
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and excellent service. Could be pricey but who cares
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing! The food was delicious and the waiters were very polite and friendly! Our table was private and we were able to have a conversation without shouting. Music volume was perfect. It was a very pleasant evening.
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lyndacyprus
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent!!
VP
VasiliosP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service at Varka is exquisite. Attentive staff. Scrumptious good. Varka is where it is at!
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ElizabethK
Atlantic City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious. Mother’s Day crowd was considered in evaluating noise level, which was disruptive. It truly impaired the overall experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day perfection. Loved the Alaskan crab cake lollipops.
BM
BobM
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in NJ
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Karen
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both the food and service were exceptional. The only challenge was that it was loud and difficult to hear the conversation at the table.
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beezer
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were amazing. We were told not to miss the Varka chips and especially the octopus and that was the best advice as both were excellent- we have had octopus at some really fine restaurants over the years and this compared well with any we have had. our terrific waiter Alan (sp?) helped us pick out a fish. the white snapper for two that he chose for us made for a wonderful dining experience. way to full for dessert but we had the cheesecake with figs and that did not disappoint either. overall a truly fine dining experience for our 42nd anniversary. We will be back!!
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Whitebread
Philadelphia
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marvelous alfresco dining. The waiter was spectacular. Dorado was perfect as was the signature grapefruit martini.
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WillR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Nice decor. Food was good. The grilled Octopus app was delicious. Lobster Santorini was good but wasn’t what I expected. Waiter could have been more attentive but was very nice. I do believe the way they charge for credit card use isn’t the proper way to do it. They are supposed to give you the price if paid in cash and the price paid if using credit card but they just tell you a 3.5% charge may be added. Then they call is a service fee. I don’t believe that is how it’s supposed to be done. Regardless, overall a very nice place with good food.
JM
JenniferM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I call this our usual to go date night spot. Close to home with delicious food and drinks that have NEVER gone wrong! My favorite is the grilled octopus!! The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The place feels lively as some adult dining places can feel too dark, quiet and a bit too intimate sometimes.
JM
JeffreyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite "date-night" restaurant, hand's down.
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SaratogaBobE
New York Area
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From drinks at the bar thru dinner everything was perfect. One of the owners who was also a "host" had an extremely warm and friendly attitude that really gave a home town feel. Dinner from apps to main course was excellent - highly, highly recommend1
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Varka Chips appetizer and the Plaki was amazing. Martini’s were chef’s kiss. Wonderful evening, highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
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Dined on April 24, 2022
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Gfs birthday
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AlyseL
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always.. service a s food quantity has remained consistent since they opened!! A favorite for all occasions
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LizB
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
What a lovely place! We went to celebrate a birthday - everything was so fresh and yummy.. spinach pies, seabass and corn risotto, chicken with Greek fries and the most delicious baklava - omg! The wait staff was attentive but not annoying. And great cocktails too!! Will be back for sure!!!
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BillyP
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
Varka’s food never disappoints, always consistent, always good. We were there last night with friends and for some reason the service was off. Took along time to get drinks then after dinner it was like we were getting rushed out of there. Absolutely will go back
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WhirlwindLR
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
The waiter seemed disinterested and inconvenience when we asked questions. The food quality was lower than we recalled from prior experiences. The recent credit card surcharge is absurd. We will not be returning. If a restaurant fails to understand that to accept credit cards is the cost of doing business then it should simply increase menu prices slightly. No one wants to feel that they’re being ripped off. With that said the restaurant is overpriced compared to comparable themed restaurants, eg Taverna Mykonos which provides better service, better food and more value.
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JOHNB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the food here. The dover sole is the best that I ever had!! I have never had a bad meal, always consistent.
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ChristieC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very expensive but worth it! Great ambience and atmosphere!
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Yumyum77
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all enjoyed being there. The energy of the restaurant added to the happy feeling . The service was fast but not rushed so it allowed us to concentrate on being together. Tasty food and ice cold drinks made well.
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smimage
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56 reviews
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56 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service as always.
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12 reviews
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Dined on April 20, 2022
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Delicious food and cocktails. Great service!
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KLGP
New York Area
7 reviews
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7 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Overpriced. Food was good and fish was very fresh.
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JGMENDEZ
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Overall a good one, a little bit pricey but food was stupendously savory and plentiful… for a lunch!!!
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RayL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic from start to finish. The ambiance caters itself to Mediterranean food of the restaurant. While the prices are high, the food is excellent from start to finish. My party all got different selections of fish (tuna, swordfish kabobs, diver scallops). All of these were light, tender, and rich in flavor, but simplistic in ingredients. For me, it's exactly what I'd want from a restaurant of this type.
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DiegoL
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
My wife and I like this place, we had been a few times already, food is good, plates are good size and normally the service is ok. However not this time. We wanted to try several dishes, so we wanted to start with 3 appetizers and go from there. The Server was in a rush, he wanted us to order everything at once: appetizers, entry, desserts, etc. I explained to him that I would like to try those 3 appetizers and then we'll decide on the entries or maybe more small plates. He said that that wouldn't be possible. So at the end we ordered the 3 appetizers and that was it, out of there. Really poor customer experience.
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Steve
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We’ve eaten at Varka several times since it opened and it keeps getting better. The grilled Octopus was tender, tasty and the best I’ve ever had. All of the dips in assorted dip app were really good. My lobster pot pie was fabulous and large enough for two (dinner tomorrow!!!). The prices are high but the quality makes it worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
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Dined on April 16, 2022
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Excellent food, very low light, but delicious food and service. Top notch place to eat
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OpenTable Diner
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Dined on April 16, 2022
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Excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
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7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
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Always a great experience service and food. Love love this place, I hope they never change.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Food was great - always is however this time the matre d was very rude as he couldn’t find my reservation and I gave him my phone number and couldn’t find it. I repeated the number and he said well that is not the number you gave me originally- as if I don’t know my number. The busser was the real issue - he came to wrap up our food and asked if he could take the bread away and we said no - he came back and asked again but was very rude. We finally let him take it he made a smirk. I thought the customer is always right - not here!
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JohnD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was very good, however service was slow and noise level was extremely high.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Varka Fishhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 995-9333.

Varka Fishhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 2423 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(201) 995-9333

30 North Spruce Street Ramsey, NJ 07446

Additional information

Cross street
East Main Street
Neighborhood
Ramsey
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is a large private lot located directly behind the restaurant.
Public transit
N.J. Transit to Main Street, Ramsey.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.varkarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(201) 995-9333
Private party facilities
Private parties with up to 75 guests can be accommodated.
Private party contact
Stavros: (201) 995-9333

Varka Fishhouse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Octopus

Lobster Gyros

Seafood Wrap

Appetizers

Greek Fisherman's Chowder$12.00

Saganaki$13.00

Spinach Pie$12.00

Roasted Beets$13.00

Varka Chips$16.00

Octopus$16.00

Greek Spreads$18.00

Calamari$17.00

Mini Lobster Gyros$18.00

Mussels Ouzo$16.00

Varka's Oyster and Shellfish Bar

Kumamoto, Wa

Malpeque, Ca

Village Bay, Me

Kushi, Bc

Hamahama, Wa

Fisher, Ct

Cherrystone Clams, Pacific

Littleneck Clams, Pacific

Osetra Caviar

Shrimp Cocktail, Mexico

Lobster Cocktail$29.00

Crab Meat Cocktail$32.00

Salads

Greek Salad$17.00

Green Salad$11.00

Romaine$11.00

Arugula$12.00

Dakos$10.00

Taki's Salad$10.00

Sandwiches

Crab Burger$22.00

Chicken Panini$13.00

Fish Sandwich$17.00

Veggie Panini$12.00

Seafood Wrap$16.00

Lobster Gyro$20.00

Chicken Wrap$14.00

Sirloin Beef Burger$14.00

Salmon Burger$16.00

Lunch Prix Fixe

First Course

Fisherman`s Chowder

Green Salad

Spinach Pie

Main Course

Fish of the Day

Chicken Frites

Pasta of the Day

Desserts

Loukoumathes

Greek Yogurt

Varka Specialties

Cobb Salad$15.00

Tuna Salad$17.00

Seafood Nicoise$19.00

Pasta$15.00

Lobster Ravioli$19.00

Lobster Salad$29.00

Fish Selections

Organic Salmon$27.00

Loup De Mer$27.00

Swordfish Kabob$20.00

Royal Dorado$26.00

Fish and Chips$23.00

Artic Char$27.00

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