12 Islands Greek Taverna 1255 Valley Road
1255 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ
DINNER MENU
MEZE "APPETIZERS" | Plates meant for sharing, savoring, and passing around the table
AVGOLEMONO SOUP
chicken, rice, egg, vegetables, fresh herbs$9.00ONE DIP - YIAYIA'S SOURDOUGH & SPREAD
homemade dip & yiayia's sourdough$11.00THREE DIPS - YIAYIA'S SOURDOUGH & SPREADS
choice of 3 homemade dips & yiayia's sourdough$19.00OCTOPUS
chickpea puree, crispy greek potatoes, capers, arugula, pickled red onions, ladolemono$26.00KEFTEDES & WHIPPED FETA
hand-rolled greek beef meatballs, whipped feta, tomato sauce, arugula, fresh herbs, sourdough$19.00CRISPY CALAMARI
cherry peppers, parsley, citrus oregano aioli dip, marinara dip, lemon wedge$20.00SPICY SHRIMP SAGANAKI
stewed tomatoes, crumbled feta, chilli crisp oil, fresh herbs, sourdough$22.00CRISPY ZUCCHINI CHIPS
whipped feta dip, fresh herbs, lemon wedge$16.00GREEK SAUSAGE "LOUKANIKO" & GIGANDES
greek sausage, stewed gigantes beans, pickled red onion, feta crumble$19.00STEAMED CLAMS
loukaniko, white wine & garlic broth, tomatoes, griddled sourdough$24.00FLAMING SAGANAKI
kefalograviera, lemon wedge, fig jam, brandy flambé$17.00CRISPY FETA & HOT HONEY
phyllo hand-wrapped feta, sesame, baby arugula, metaxa hot honey$16.00HANDMADE SPANAKOPITAKIA
phyllo, spinach, leeks, feta$14.00GRAPE LEAVES “DOLMADES” & TZATZIKI
homemade vegetarian grape leaves, tzatziki, ladolemono$14.00MEZE BOARD FOR THE TABLE
tzatziki, grape leaves “dolmades”, marinated greek olives, feta, graviera, fig jam, griddled sourdough$25.00
THE FARMER | Fresh vegetables, herbs and olive oil have formed the foundation of Greek cooking for thousands of years
VILLAGE GREEK SALAD “HORIATIKI”
tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, red bell peppers, feta, red wine vinaigrette$19.00GREEK CAESAR SALAD
romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, grated kefalotyri, pita crunch crumble, chopped kalamata olives, black olive caesar dressing$19.00DAKOS “BRUSCHETTA” SALAD
cretan barley rusk, tomato, red onion, fresh basil, capers, kalamata olives, feta, evoo, balsamic reduction$18.00APPLE & HALLOUMI SALAD
grilled cypriot halloumi, crisp apple wedges, baby arugula, toasted walnuts, lemon herb vinaigrette$19.00MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD
romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, toasted almonds, red bell peppers, scallions, cucumbers, oregano & feta cheese, lemon herb vinaigrette$19.00THE FARMER’S HARVEST
fire roasted eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell peppers, gigante beans, bell pepper puree drizzle, whipped feta, fresh herbs, griddled sourdough$23.00
THE FISHERMAN | Every island village was built around the day's catch from the sea
12 ISLANDS SALMON
lemon roasted potatoes, sauteed broccolini, roasted pepper sauce, tzatziki, lemon wedge$34.00OVEN ROASTED HALIBUT
rice pilaf, grilled asparagus, katifi crunch, lemon caper sauce$48.00SHRIMP SANTORINI
sauteed shrimp, rice pilaf, stewed tomatoes, feta crumble, katifi crunch, fresh herbs, chili crisp oil, griddled sourdough$32.00“ANGRY OUZO” SHRIMP LINGUINI
sautéed shrimp, linguini, spicy angry ouzo pink sauce, whipped feta$34.00CHAR-GRILLED SHRIMP SOUVLAKI
skewered grilled shrimp, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice$38.00LINGUINI & CLAMS
little neck clams, loukaniko, garlic & white wine broth, linguini pasta, fresh herbs$36.00SEAFOOD ORZO “GREEK PAELLA”
sauteed shrimp, little neck clams, calamari, loukaniko, orzo, ouzo saffron broth, cherry peppers, scallions, bell pepper puree, fresh herbs$49.00WHOLE BRANZINO “LAVRAKI”
char-grilled whole fish deboned tableside, ladolemono, lemon wedge, fresh herbs, choice of side$49.00PANDORA’S BRONZINO FILET
bell pepper puree, greek herb chimichurri, rice pilaf, broccolini$39.00
THE BUTCHER | Simple preparations, charcoal grilling and quality ingredients define greek meat traditions
AEGEAN STEAK AU POIVRE
12 oz. chargrilled ny strip, green peppercorn metaxa au poivre sauce, crispy greek potatoes, broccolini$46.00LAMB CHOPS
marinated grass-fed char-grilled lamb chops, lemon roasted potatoes, sauteed broccolini, greek herb chimichurri, lemon wedge$49.00GREEK STYLE BBQ PORK RIBS
ladolemono basted bone in char-grilled pork ribs, hand cut greek fries, tzatziki, greek salad$34.00GREEK CHICKEN MILANESE
pan-fried chicken breast, lemon roasted potatoes, baby arugula, grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, feta crumble, lemon herb vinaigrette, balsamic reduction$32.00THE LAMB TAVERNA BURGER
char-grilled 8 oz. ground lamb, whipped feta, fig jam, arugula, brioche bun, hand cut greek fries, citrus oregano aioli$28.00HOT HONEY METAXA PORK CHOP
12 oz. frenched heritage pork chop, hot honey metaxa glaze, asparagus, rice pilaf$40.00PORK SOUVLAKIA
char-grilled marinated pork shoulder skewers, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice$26.00CHICKEN SOUVLAKIA
char-grilled marinated chicken breast skewers, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice$26.00GYRO PLATTER
shaved beef & lamb gyro, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice$26.00CHICKEN GYRO PLATTER
marinated chicken breast, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice$26.00THE BUTCHER’S FEAST “POIKILIA”
shaved beef & lamb gyro, chicken souvlaki, pork souvlaki, greek loukaniko sausage, pita, tzatziki, lemon roasted potatoes, greek salad, citrus oregano aioli dip$39.00
VILLAGE KITCHEN | Recipes From Our Family Table
SPANAKOPITA
oven baked phyllo dough spinach & feta pie, greek salad, tzatziki$26.00MOUSSAKA
oven baked layered eggplant, spiced ground beef, potatoes, creamy béchamel, greek salad$29.00LAMB BUCATINI BOLOGNESE
bucatini pasta, spiced ground lamb & tomato sauce, grated kefalotyri, whipped feta, evoo$29.00PASTITSIO
oven baked layered bucatini pasta, spiced ground beef, creamy béchamel, greek salad$29.00LAMB SHANK “YOUVETSI”
slow oven braised lamb shank, orzo, stewed tomatoes, kefalotyri$39.00
SIDES
HAND CUT GREEK FRIES
oregano, sea salt$9.00LEMON ROASTED POTATOES
evoo, greek herbs$9.00RICE PILAF
red peppers, carrots, onions$9.00SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI
garlic butter$12.00GRILLED ASPARAGUS
$12.00CRISPY GREEK LEMON POTATOES
$9.00SIDE GREEK SALAD
$12.00SIDE GARDEN SALAD
$12.00SIDE MARINATED KALAMATA OLIVES
$9.00SIDE FETA
$11.00
DESSERTS
BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE
honey-walnut baklava crust, creamy cheesecake, cinnamon syrup, walnut crumble$14.00BAKLAVA
homemade baklava, vanilla ice cream$14.00PORTOKALOPITA
greek orange & phyllo cake, citrus syrup, vanilla mascarpone$13.00TIRAMISU
Mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked lady fingers, bittersweet cocoa dust$12.00CHOCOLATE BAKLAVA LAVA CAKE
warm molten chocolate cake, honey-walnut crumble, vanilla ice cream$14.00ICE CREAM SUNDAE
choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce$10.00
CHILDREN'S MENU
KIDS-CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES
$15.00KIDS-CHICKEN SOUVLAKI & FRIES
$15.00KIDS-PASTA with BUTTER
$15.00KIDS-PASTA with TOMATO SAUCE
$15.00
Catering
Pint Spread
$17.00Quart Spread
$29.00Dolmadakia Piece
$1.75Spanakopitakia Piece
$2.25Tyropitakia Piece
$2.25Keftedakia Piece
$2.00Kolokithokeftedes Piece
$2.00Falafel Piece
$2.00Half Tray Horiatiki Salad
$50.00Half Tray Maroulosalata
$50.00Half Tray Roka Salad
$50.00Full Tray Horiatiki
$100.00Full Tray Maroulosalata
$100.00Full Tray Roka Salad
$100.0010 Souvlaki Sticks
$60.0020 Souvlaki Sticks
$95.0040 Souvlaki Sticks
$160.00Pita Bread
$1.00Half Tray Moussaka
$75.00Full Tray Moussaka
$130.00Half Tray Vegetable Moussaka
$70.00Half Tray Pastichio
$75.00Half Tray Spanakopita
$75.00Half Tray Grilled Chicken
$75.00Half Tray Shrimp Saganaki
$100.00Half Tray Chicken Gyro
$80.00Half Tray Beef & Lamb Gyro
$80.00Half Tray Briam
$70.00Half Tray Rice
$50.00Half Tray Makarounes
$65.00Half Tray Lemon Potatoes
$60.00Half Tray Horta
$70.00Half Tray Grilled Vegetables
$70.00Half Tray Hand Cut Fries
$55.00Full Tray Vegetable Moussaka
$125.00Full Tray Pastichio
$135.00Full Tray Spanakopita
$135.00Full Tray Grilled Chicken
$135.00Full Tray Shrimp Saganaki
$185.00Full Tray Chicken Gyro
$145.00Full Tray Beef & Lamb Gyro
$145.00Full Tray Briam
$130.00Full Tray Rice
$90.00Full Tray Makarounes
$120.00Full Tray Lemon Potatoes
$110.00Full Tray Horta
$130.00Full Tray Grilled Vegetables
$130.00Full Tray Hand Cut Fries
$100.00Half Tray Baklava
$80.00Half Tray Galaktoboureko
$80.00Full Tray Baklava
$145.00Full Tray Galaktoboureko
$145.00Whole Baklava Cheesecake
$80.00Half Tray Ekmek
$80.00Full Tray Ekmek
$145.00Full Tray Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad
$100.00Half Tray Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad
$50.00Full Tray Ornge Cake
$85.00
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Full Tray Beef & Lamb Gyro
$145.00
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