Meraki Taverna Armonk, NY: Authentic Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

Meraki Taverna Introduce

For New Yorkers seeking a genuine and memorable taste of the Mediterranean, Meraki Taverna stands out as a premier Greek restaurant in the Armonk area of Westchester County. The name “Meraki” is a Greek word that encapsulates the ethos of the restaurant: to do something with passion, absolute devotion, and to truly put your soul into it. This dedication is evident in every dish served, from the classic spreads to the charcoal-grilled meats.

Under the guidance of Head Chef Michalakis “Mike” Sarris, a graduate of the Cyprus Culinary Institute with decades of experience in the New York restaurant scene, Meraki Taverna brings an extensive and authentic Greek and Mediterranean menu to the local community. The restaurant prides itself on offering not only all the beloved classics—such as Moussaka, Pastichio, and Spanakopita—but also a vast array of daily specials that reflect the freshest ingredients and seasonal delights. This combination of traditional specialties and exciting, ever-changing options ensures that every visit is a culinary adventure.

Meraki Taverna’s commitment to providing a healthy, delicious, and generously portioned meal in a cozy, casual atmosphere has made it a favorite for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. The dining experience is enhanced by the professional and quick service, coupled with a welcoming management team that ensures every guest feels valued, which is a key element that converts first-time visitors into loyal customers. Whether you are craving the simple perfection of a grilled kebab or the rich flavors of a traditional stew, this Armonk gem delivers an authentic slice of Greek hospitality right here in New York.

Location and Accessibility in Armonk, NY

Meraki Taverna is ideally situated at 450 Main St, Armonk, NY 10504. This highly visible location on Armonk’s Main Street makes it easily accessible for residents across Westchester County and neighboring communities in the New York region.

The restaurant offers excellent convenience for New York patrons with readily available parking. Guests can utilize a free parking lot or find free street parking in the vicinity, removing the typical urban stress associated with finding a spot. Furthermore, the venue is committed to full accessibility, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating, ensuring a welcoming environment for all members of the community. The atmosphere is consistently described as casual and cozy, providing a relaxed and comfortable setting for families and groups.

Services Offered

Meraki Taverna provides a comprehensive suite of dining and service options tailored to the fast-paced lifestyle of New York residents, while also catering to leisurely dining:

Dine-in Service: Enjoy the full menu and cozy atmosphere during lunch (typically 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM) and dinner (typically 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, with later hours on Friday and Saturday).
Outdoor Seating: Available for guests who prefer to dine al fresco in a casual setting.
Takeout and Delivery: Offers convenient options including standard Takeout, Curbside Pickup, No-contact Delivery, and is available through major third-party platforms.
Catering: Provides full catering services for parties and events throughout the New York area, with options to feed groups of various sizes.
Reservations: Dinner reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours, due to the restaurant’s popularity.
Bar Service: Features an onsite Bar offering a selection of Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Hard Liquor, and Wine.
Family & Kids Amenities: The restaurant is family-friendly, offering a dedicated Kids' Menu (with choices like 'Apollo,' 'Athena,' and 'Zeus' plates), High Chairs, and Has Changing Table(s).
Counter Service: Available for quicker ordering, complementing the traditional table service.

Features and Menu Highlights

The Meraki Taverna menu is celebrated for its authenticity, variety, and the generous portion sizes that customers appreciate:

Authentic Traditional Specialties: A highlight of the menu is the selection of classic Greek dishes, including layers of perfection in Moussaka and Pastichio, along with savory Spanakopita and slow-braised Arni Kokkinisto (lamb with orzo). Vegetarian options, such as Vegetarian Moussaka and Imam (stuffed baby eggplant), are also prominently featured.
Extensive Charcoal Grill Options: The restaurant offers a wide array of meats cooked over charcoal, ensuring a distinct, smoky flavor. Options include Paidakia (lamb chops), Kotopoulo Fileto (grilled chicken breast), Lamb Kebab, Chicken Kebab, and the impressive Meraki Mixed Grill Platter (plenty for two people).
Fresh Seafood Selections: A focus on fresh seafood is evident in dishes like Garides Skaras (grilled shrimp), Grilled Salmon, and the luxurious Poseidon Platter (a mixed grill of shrimp, calamari, and octopus). They also feature whole fish specials like Grilled Dorada and Whole Branzino.
Vast Array of Appetizers: Features over 20 unique hot and cold appetizers, including classic Greek spreads (Tzatziki, Hummus, Taramosalata) and hot delights like Kalamari, Saganaki (flaming cheese), Tyropitakia, and the traditional Arni Rolo Gemisto (lamb stuffed with feta).
Speed and Quality Service: Noted for its Fast Service, customers consistently praise the professional and quick work of the clearing and serving staff, creating an efficient and pleasant dining experience.
Authentic Desserts: The Great Dessert menu offers homemade Greek classics such as Baklava, Galaktoboureko (custard pie), Loukoumades (Greek donuts), and Kataifi.
Inclusive Offerings: The menu thoughtfully includes Healthy Options, Organic Dishes, Vegetarian Options, and Halal Food, accommodating a wide range of dietary preferences in the New York community.

Contact Information

For placing orders, making reservations, or general inquiries, please use the following contact details:

Address: 450 Main St, Armonk, NY 10504
Phone: (914) 219-8888 (Mobile/International: +1 914-219-8888)
Planning: Dinner reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends.
Payments: Accepts Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and NFC Mobile Payments for ease of transaction.

What is Worth Choosing at Meraki Taverna

For New Yorkers in Westchester County and beyond, Meraki Taverna is the go-to spot for authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine that truly lives up to its name. What makes it exceptionally worth choosing is the unparalleled combination of generous portions, consistently high-quality food, and the sheer breadth of its menu, which extends well beyond the usual Greek restaurant fare. The vast selection of daily specials ensures that even frequent visitors have something new and exciting to discover.

The experience of dining at Meraki Taverna is one of welcoming hospitality—customers feel "very welcome and valued" by the management and staff. It’s an ideal setting for families, groups, or solo diners, offering a comfortable, safe, and professional environment (noted as an LGBTQ+ friendly and Transgender safespace). Whether you are looking for a quick, healthy lunch from their robust Gyro and Souvlaki menu, or a full, traditional Greek dinner complete with charcoal-grilled Paidakia and a bottle of wine, Meraki Taverna delivers a taste of Greece with a level of passion and care that is consistently celebrated by the local New York community.

Meraki Taverna Food & drink

Soda
Coke $3.50
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Bottled Water $3.50
Diet Coke $3.50
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Iced Tea $3.50
Sprite $3.50
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

Hot Appetizers
Gigantes $16.00
Imported tomato braised giant lima beans
Kalamari $18.50
Grilled or fried calamari
Arni Rolo Gemisto $19.00
Grilled lamb stuffed with feta cheese and served with tzatziki sauce
Tyropitakia $16.00
Feta cheese pies
Tyrokeftedes $16.00
Cheeseballs made with 4 cheeses, served with spicy feta cheese spread
Karpathian Makarounes $18.00
Old fashioned Greek whole wheat pasta topped with sauteed onions and mizithra cheese
Spanakopita $13.50
Spinach pies
Mussels Saganaki $17.00
Greek style mussels sauteed with tomatoes, peppers, onions and feta cheese
Saganaki $16.00
Greek kefalograviera cheese flambe
Dolmadakia $14.00
Homemade stuffed grape leaves with rice, fresh dill, lemon and Greek olive oil
Assorted Hot Vegetable Platter $18.00
Grilled zucchini, eggplant, sweet green peppers and onions, served with skordalia, garlic and potato spread
Melitzanes & Kolokithia $16.00
Fresh eggplant served with skordalia, garlic and potato spread
Falafel $13.50
Deep fried chickpeas served with choice of tahini or tzatziki sauce
Garides Saganaki $18.50
Greek style shrimp sauteed with tomatoes, peppers, onions and feta cheese
Halloumi $18.00
Grilled authentic mild Cypriot goat cheese
Imam $14.00
Stuffed baby eggplant
Stuffed Kalamari $18.50
Grilled calamari filled with feta cheese in Greek olive oil and lemon
Loukaniko $15.00
Seasoned Greek sausage
Ktapodi $30.00
Charcoal grilled octopus with red wine vinegar and Greek olive oil
Keftedakia $16.00
Greek style seasoned meatballs

Pita/Cucumbers
Pita/Cucumbers $0.00
Pita bread OR Cucumber slices.

Traditional Specialities
Moussaka $28.00
Baked eggplant, potatoes and ground meat with bechamel sauce
Pastichio $25.00
Baked pasta with ground meat & bechamel sauce
Vegetarian Moussaka $26.00
Baked zucchini, eggplant and potatoes with bechamel sauce
Arni Kokkinisto $28.00
Lamb braised in homemade tomato sauce with orzo
Imam $25.00
Stuffed baby eggplant with sauteed onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes & parmesan cheese
Spanakopita $25.00
Spinach and feta cheese pie with phyllo dough

Desserts
Kataifi $9.00
Shredded phyllo dough rolled with walnuts and cinnamon and soaked in a light honey syrup.
Galaktoboureko $9.00
Custard filling under a phyllo dough blanket, topped with cinnamon.
Walnut Cake $9.00
Walnut cake from Greece.
Loukoumades $9.00
Fried dumplings topped with honey syrup and cinnamon.
Baklava $9.00
Layers of phyllo dough sprinkled with nuts and cinnamon topped with honey syrup.
Cocoa Baklava $9.00
Layers of phyllo dough and chocolate sprinkled with nuts and cinnamon topped with chocolate and honey syrup.
Greek Yogurt $9.00
Topped with one of the following: walnuts and honey, cherries, honey, fresh strawberries and blueberries.

Seafood
Garides Skaras $37.00
Grilled shrimp with Greek olive oil and lemon
Poseidon Platter $48.00
Grilled shrimp, calamari and octopus with Greek olive oil and lemon
Solomo $35.00
Grilled salmon steak with Greek olive oil and lemon
Meraki Passion Platter $50.00
Four (4) seasoned baby lamb chops and six (6) jumbo grilled shrimp with Greek olive oil and lemon
Garides Santorini $37.00
Greek-style shrimp sauteed with tomato and feta cheese

Soup
Avgolemono $8.00
Greek lemon chicken soup
Lentil Soup $8.00

Sides
Patates Tou Fournou $8.00
Oven roasted lemon potatoes
Rizi $7.00
Seasoned rice with Greek olive oil
Doner Gyro $9.20
Grilled Shrimp $11.50
Horta $8.00
Fresh steamed greens with Greek olive oil and lemon
Side Salad $5.50
Ellinikes Patates Tiganites $10.00
Greek style homemade round fries topped with oregano, grated cheese and lemon
Chicken Gyro $9.20
Patates Tiganites $8.00
Homemade round fries

Salads
Prasini - Large $18.00
Romaine lettuce, scallions, fresh dill and feta cheese tossed in Greek olive oil and vinegar
Horiatiki Salad - Large $22.00
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese tossed in Greek olive oil and vinegar
Greek Salad - Small $15.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, feta cheese and olives tossed in Greek olive oil and vinegar
Paphos Island Salad - Large $22.00
Romaine lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and cilantro mixed with feta cheese, Greek olive oil and vinegar topped with grilled haloumi cheese
Meraki Salad - Small $18.00
Arugala, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese and wheat rusks tossed in Greek olive oil and vinegar
Prasini - Small $15.00
Romaine lettuce, scallions, fresh dill and feta cheese tossed in Greek olive oil and vinegar
Horiatiki Salad - Small $18.00
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese tossed in Greek olive oil and vinegar
Meraki Salad - Large $22.00
Arugala, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese and wheat rusks tossed in Greek olive oil and vinegar
Paphos Island Salad - Small $18.00
Romaine lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and cilantro mixed with feta cheese, Greek olive oil and vinegar topped with grilled haloumi cheese
Greek Salad - Large $18.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, feta cheese and olives tossed in Greek olive oil and vinegar

From The Charcoal Grill
Paidakia $45.00
Lamb Chops
Kotopoulo Fileto $26.00
Grilled chicken breast
Lamb Kebab $28.00
Skewered lamb with peppers, onions, and tzatziki. Served with your choice of rice, homemade round fries, broccoli, spinach, or boiled dandelion leaves. Options: plain, whole wheat, or gluten-free pita.
Chicken Kebab $30.00
Skewered with Peppers & Onions
Meraki Mixed Grill Platter $48.00
Chicken gyro, Doner, Loukaniko sausage and Biftekia
Biftekia $30.00
Greek-style burgers seasoned with fresh herbs

Gyro & Souvlaki
Sandwich Chicken Gyro $13.50
Served on pita with homemade round fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki inside.
Platter Chicken Souvlaki $20.00
Chicken souvlaki with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki, and a choice of rice, homemade round fries, lemon potatoes, spinach, broccoli, or steamed dandelion leaves.
Sandwich Chicken Souvlaki $13.50
Served on pita with homemade round fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki inside.
Sandwich Pork Souvlaki $15.00
Served on pita with homemade round fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki inside.
Lamb & Chicken Souvlaki Combo Platter $20.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki.
Platter Shrimp Souvlaki $20.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki.
Platter Vegetable Souvlaki $22.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki.
Platter Chicken Gyro $25.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki
Platter Doner (Lamb & Beef) Gyro $20.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki.
Sandwich Vegetable Souvlaki $13.00
Served on pita with homemade round fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki inside.
Sandwich Lamb Souvlaki $15.00
Served on pita with homemade round fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki inside.
Platter Pork Souvlaki $25.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki.
Sandwich Shrimp Souvlaki $15.00
Served on pita with homemade round fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki inside.
Sandwich Falafel $13.50
Served on pita with homemade round fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki OR tahini inside.
Platter Lamb Souvlaki $20.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki.
Sandwich Doner (Lamb & Beef) Gyro $13.50
Served on pita with homemade round fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki inside.
Platter Falafel $23.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki OR tahini.
Doner & Chicken Gyro Combo Platter $25.00
Served with Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki.

**Specials**
Kalamari Revsi $19.50
Grilled Calamari over a cool, fresh chickpea salad made with edamame, diced green & red peppers, carrots, cranberries, olive oil, vinegar and seasonings topped with feta cheese crumbles.
Kotopoulo Spanakorizo $32.00
Grilled marinated chicken breast served over a spinach and rice pilaf made with olive oil, onions, fresh dill, tomato paste, salt & pepper.
Lentil Soup $10.00
Dive into a bowl of lentils, veggies, and rich tomato goodness!
Kleftiko $31.00
Leg of lamb wrapped in parchment paper with potatoes, olive oil, red wine, oregano, bay leaves and sea salt & pepper and slow-roasted in the oven for 4 hours. This traditional Greek dish of Kleftiko literally means ‘stolen’. The Klephts would steal lamb and cook the meat in hidden underground ovens in order to seal the flavors and smells and avoid being caught!
Branzino Filet $39.00
Oven baked fresh Mediterranean Sea Bass filet served over fresh sauteed garlic spinach with olive oil or over our delicious house chickpea salad.
Afelia $35.00
Classic Cypriot pork casserole with potatoes, white wine, pureed tomatoes and seasoned with cinnamon, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, salt & pepper. Served with lemon potatoes.
Sardeles - Entree $34.00
Sardines seasoned with olive oil, lemon, oregano, salt, and pepper. Served with your choice of rice, steamed greens, roasted lemon potatoes, homemade fries, or broccoli.
Hot Peppers Stuffed With Feta $15.95
Fiery peppers brimming with creamy feta, garnished with herbs, lemon zest, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Briam $18.00
Zucchini, eggplant, red and green peppers, onions, garlic, and sliced potatoes in a hearty tomato sauce, topped with crumbled feta and fresh parsley.
Kounoupidi $16.00
Sauteed fresh cauliflower with onions and garlic in a light homemade tomato sauce with a final bake in the oven.
Kolokithokeftedes $12.50
Pan fried zucchini cakes made with fresh herbs and feta cheese.
Ktapodi Revsi $25.00
Grilled octopus served over a bed of fresh chickpeas salad made with edamame, diced green & red peppers, carrots, cranberries, olive oil, vinegar and feta cheese crumbles.
Gemista $32.00
Traditional stuffed tomato and pepper with rice, onions and seasoned ground beef served with lemon potatoes.
Fried Gavros $17.95
Crispy Mediterranean anchovies from Greece seasoned with salt, pepper, and a hint of lemon. *(This product is NOT Gluten-Free)
Cypriot Meatballs $14.00
Traditional Cypriot meatballs made with ground pork, onions, parsley, shredded potatoes and fresh herbs. Please note: these are fried but no flour is used.
Veal Chops $36.00
Traditional Greek Veal Chops marinated with extra virgin olive oil and grilled with fresh lemon, salt & pepper and a touch of oregano
Kolokithakia Gemista $31.00
Fresh zucchini stuffed with ground pork, rice and herbs topped with avgolemono sauce.
Santorini Fava Soup $9.00
A blend of yellow split peas with carrots, celery, potatoes, and herbs.
Yiouvarlakia Avgolemono $18.95
Pork and beef meatballs mixed with rice, salt, pepper, cumin, and parsley, served in lemon-egg sauce.
Aginares Me Araka $18.00
Artichokes baked in the oven with fresh peas, tomatoes, onions, scallions, dill, salt & pepper and hint of mint.
Revani $10.00
Revani cake is a classic delightful semolina cake soaked in light simple syrup.
Walnut Cake $10.00
Walnut cake from Greece.
Grilled Fagri $45.00
Fresh Fagri fish from Greece served whole or filet over fresh steamed spinach. Fagri is one of the more highly-prized fish you’ll find at restaurants in Greece and is considered one of the tastiest fish to enjoy grilled.
Gavros Marinatos $18.95
Gavros fish marinated in olive oil, white vinegar, and parsley, delivering a Greek twist akin to ceviche!
Santorini Fava Ktapodi $23.00
Indulge in smooth split pea puree adorned with succulent grilled octopus, delivering a vibrant Greek culinary experience.
Lagos Stifado $35.00
Rabbit stew with bay leaves, onions, cinnamon, red wine and herbs. Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Dorada $39.00
Fresh grilled Dorada fish from Greece can be prepared whole or fileted and served with any of our entree sides.
Yellow Tuna Revsi $32.00
Fresh Yellow Tuna steak seared on the charcoal grill served over a cool, fresh chickpea salad made with edamame, diced green & red peppers, carrots, cranberries, olive oil, vinegar and seasonings topped with feta cheese crumbles.
Sardeles - Appetizer $19.50
Fresh sardines - appetizer size -chargrilled with olive oil, lemon, oregano, and a pinch of salt & pepper.
Whole Branzino $39.00
Grilled fresh whole Mediterranean Sea Bass.
Kalamarakia Gemista $18.95
Squid delight! Baby squid stuffed with shrimp, tentacles, rice, parsley, olive oil, garlic, and onions, all cozied up in savory tomato sauce.
Garides Revsi $32.00
Grilled Tiger shrimp over a cool, fresh chickpea salad made with edamame, diced green & red peppers, carrots, cranberries, olive oil, vinegar and seasonings topped with feta cheese crumbles.

Kids
Aphrodite $13.00
Chicken tenders
Apollo $13.00
Cheese sticks
Zeus $11.50
Chicken gyro on pita bread
Athena $13.00
Chicken slouvaki on pita bread
Hercules $13.00
Biftekia on pita bread

Cold Appetizers
Taramosalata $12.00
Blended caviar spread
Feta Cheese $10.50
Served in Greek olive oil
Assorted Cold Spreads $18.50
Tzatziki, taramosalata, and melitzanosalata
Tzatziki $10.50
Yogurt, cucumber and garlic spread
Melitzanosalata $12.00
Roasted eggplant spread
Patzaria $13.00
Fresh beets
Hummus $10.50
Chickpea spread
Tirokafteri $12.00
Spicy feta cheese spread

Meraki Taverna Details

Service options
Outdoor seating
Curbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great dessert
Sports

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Halal food
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Organic dishes
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy

Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safespace

Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Parking

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Meraki Taverna Location

Meraki Taverna

New York Westchester County Armonk Main Street

450 Main St, Armonk, NY 10504, USA

Meraki Taverna Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 263 user reviews.

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Service was really attentive and wasn’t overly crowded in the restaurant, which I like. Good amount of parking available. The mix grill platter is plenty for two people. I’m actually glad we didn’t order more because the portion size is definitely generous. I’d recommend coming here.
October 13 · Joey Jimani
My second time here and everything is consistently excellent. Vast specials menu along with all the classics… it’s easy to enjoy a healthy, delicious generously portioned meal but so hard to decide what to order given all the choices. Our server and clearing staff were professional and quick. Management made us feel very welcome and valued. My friend was so glad I recommended we visit as she’s never been so another convert to a great restaurant.
August 30 · Si L
My second time at this location. The food is very good. I particularly like the roasted eggplant in the roasted vegetable platter. The fish soup was OK, but it didn’t seem to have enough fish or vegetables. The atmosphere is cozy and the outdoor seating looks like so much fun. I tend to only be in the area in the winter though.
February 19 · Barb S
Terrific.!!! Totally recommend this place. Perfect for small gatherings. We tried a lots of food from appetizers to entrees.Grilled octopus was one of the best ones in Armonk.!! Speechless.!! Hands down.Either of the platter was amazing be it Poseidon or Meraki. Traditional Baklava to wrap was perfect end to the evening.Missed to take pictures of vegetarian options. But, we tried below and they are definitely ones to recommend for sureSaganaki - cheese flambéTyrokeftedes - cheese ballsWe tried an eggplant option. Don’t remember the name now.
February 26 · Venkata K
Authentic Greek cuisine. Recently dined in and celebrated my fiancée’s birthday. A local must if looking for Greek / Mediterranean
July 22 · William Montanaro