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12 Islands Greek Taverna 1255 Valley Road

1255 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ
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DINNER MENU

MEZE "APPETIZERS" | Plates meant for sharing, savoring, and passing around the table

  • AVGOLEMONO SOUP

    chicken, rice, egg, vegetables, fresh herbs
    $9.00
  • ONE DIP - YIAYIA'S SOURDOUGH & SPREAD

    homemade dip & yiayia's sourdough
    $11.00
  • THREE DIPS - YIAYIA'S SOURDOUGH & SPREADS

    choice of 3 homemade dips & yiayia's sourdough
    $19.00
  • OCTOPUS

    chickpea puree, crispy greek potatoes, capers, arugula, pickled red onions, ladolemono
    $26.00
  • KEFTEDES & WHIPPED FETA

    hand-rolled greek beef meatballs, whipped feta, tomato sauce, arugula, fresh herbs, sourdough
    $19.00
  • CRISPY CALAMARI

    cherry peppers, parsley, citrus oregano aioli dip, marinara dip, lemon wedge
    $20.00
  • SPICY SHRIMP SAGANAKI

    stewed tomatoes, crumbled feta, chilli crisp oil, fresh herbs, sourdough
    $22.00
  • CRISPY ZUCCHINI CHIPS

    whipped feta dip, fresh herbs, lemon wedge
    $16.00
  • GREEK SAUSAGE "LOUKANIKO" & GIGANDES

    greek sausage, stewed gigantes beans, pickled red onion, feta crumble
    $19.00
  • STEAMED CLAMS

    loukaniko, white wine & garlic broth, tomatoes, griddled sourdough
    $24.00
  • FLAMING SAGANAKI

    kefalograviera, lemon wedge, fig jam, brandy flambé
    $17.00
  • CRISPY FETA & HOT HONEY

    phyllo hand-wrapped feta, sesame, baby arugula, metaxa hot honey
    $16.00
  • HANDMADE SPANAKOPITAKIA

    phyllo, spinach, leeks, feta
    $14.00
  • GRAPE LEAVES “DOLMADES” & TZATZIKI

    homemade vegetarian grape leaves, tzatziki, ladolemono
    $14.00
  • MEZE 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
    $19.00
  • GREEK CAESAR SALAD

    romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, grated kefalotyri, pita crunch crumble, chopped kalamata olives, black olive caesar dressing
    $19.00
  • DAKOS “BRUSCHETTA” SALAD

    cretan barley rusk, tomato, red onion, fresh basil, capers, kalamata olives, feta, evoo, balsamic reduction
    $18.00
  • APPLE & HALLOUMI SALAD

    grilled cypriot halloumi, crisp apple wedges, baby arugula, toasted walnuts, lemon herb vinaigrette
    $19.00
  • MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

    romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, toasted almonds, red bell peppers, scallions, cucumbers, oregano & feta cheese, lemon herb vinaigrette
    $19.00
  • THE 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
    $34.00
  • OVEN ROASTED HALIBUT

    rice pilaf, grilled asparagus, katifi crunch, lemon caper sauce
    $48.00
  • SHRIMP 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
    $34.00
  • CHAR-GRILLED SHRIMP SOUVLAKI

    skewered grilled shrimp, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice
    $38.00
  • LINGUINI & CLAMS

    little neck clams, loukaniko, garlic & white wine broth, linguini pasta, fresh herbs
    $36.00
  • SEAFOOD ORZO “GREEK PAELLA”

    sauteed shrimp, little neck clams, calamari, loukaniko, orzo, ouzo saffron broth, cherry peppers, scallions, bell pepper puree, fresh herbs
    $49.00
  • WHOLE BRANZINO “LAVRAKI”

    char-grilled whole fish deboned tableside, ladolemono, lemon wedge, fresh herbs, choice of side
    $49.00
  • PANDORA’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
    $46.00
  • LAMB CHOPS

    marinated grass-fed char-grilled lamb chops, lemon roasted potatoes, sauteed broccolini, greek herb chimichurri, lemon wedge
    $49.00
  • GREEK STYLE BBQ PORK RIBS

    ladolemono basted bone in char-grilled pork ribs, hand cut greek fries, tzatziki, greek salad
    $34.00
  • GREEK CHICKEN MILANESE

    pan-fried chicken breast, lemon roasted potatoes, baby arugula, grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, feta crumble, lemon herb vinaigrette, balsamic reduction
    $32.00
  • THE LAMB TAVERNA BURGER

    char-grilled 8 oz. ground lamb, whipped feta, fig jam, arugula, brioche bun, hand cut greek fries, citrus oregano aioli
    $28.00
  • HOT HONEY METAXA PORK CHOP

    12 oz. frenched heritage pork chop, hot honey metaxa glaze, asparagus, rice pilaf
    $40.00
  • PORK SOUVLAKIA

    char-grilled marinated pork shoulder skewers, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice
    $26.00
  • CHICKEN SOUVLAKIA

    char-grilled marinated chicken breast skewers, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice
    $26.00
  • GYRO PLATTER

    shaved beef & lamb gyro, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice
    $26.00
  • CHICKEN GYRO PLATTER

    marinated chicken breast, greek salad, griddled pita, tzatziki, lemon wedge, choice potato or rice
    $26.00
  • THE 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
    $26.00
  • MOUSSAKA

    oven baked layered eggplant, spiced ground beef, potatoes, creamy béchamel, greek salad
    $29.00
  • LAMB BUCATINI BOLOGNESE

    bucatini pasta, spiced ground lamb & tomato sauce, grated kefalotyri, whipped feta, evoo
    $29.00
  • PASTITSIO

    oven baked layered bucatini pasta, spiced ground beef, creamy béchamel, greek salad
    $29.00
  • LAMB SHANK “YOUVETSI”

    slow oven braised lamb shank, orzo, stewed tomatoes, kefalotyri
    $39.00

SIDES

  • HAND CUT GREEK FRIES

    oregano, sea salt
    $9.00
  • LEMON ROASTED POTATOES

    evoo, greek herbs
    $9.00
  • RICE PILAF

    red peppers, carrots, onions
    $9.00
  • SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI

    garlic butter
    $12.00
  • GRILLED ASPARAGUS

    $12.00
  • CRISPY GREEK LEMON POTATOES

    $9.00
  • SIDE GREEK SALAD

    $12.00
  • SIDE GARDEN SALAD

    $12.00
  • SIDE MARINATED KALAMATA OLIVES

    $9.00
  • SIDE FETA

    $11.00

DESSERTS

  • BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE

    honey-walnut baklava crust, creamy cheesecake, cinnamon syrup, walnut crumble
    $14.00
  • BAKLAVA

    homemade baklava, vanilla ice cream
    $14.00
  • PORTOKALOPITA

    greek orange & phyllo cake, citrus syrup, vanilla mascarpone
    $13.00
  • TIRAMISU

    Mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked lady fingers, bittersweet cocoa dust
    $12.00
  • CHOCOLATE BAKLAVA LAVA CAKE

    warm molten chocolate cake, honey-walnut crumble, vanilla ice cream
    $14.00
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE

    choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce
    $10.00

CHILDREN'S MENU

  • KIDS-CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES

    $15.00
  • KIDS-CHICKEN SOUVLAKI & FRIES

    $15.00
  • KIDS-PASTA with BUTTER

    $15.00
  • KIDS-PASTA with TOMATO SAUCE

    $15.00

Catering

  • Pint Spread

    $17.00
  • Quart Spread

    $29.00
  • Dolmadakia Piece

    $1.75
  • Spanakopitakia Piece

    $2.25
  • Tyropitakia Piece

    $2.25
  • Keftedakia Piece

    $2.00
  • Kolokithokeftedes Piece

    $2.00
  • Falafel Piece

    $2.00
  • Half Tray Horiatiki Salad

    $50.00
  • Half Tray Maroulosalata

    $50.00
  • Half Tray Roka Salad

    $50.00
  • Full Tray Horiatiki

    $100.00
  • Full Tray Maroulosalata

    $100.00
  • Full Tray Roka Salad

    $100.00
  • 10 Souvlaki Sticks

    $60.00
  • 20 Souvlaki Sticks

    $95.00
  • 40 Souvlaki Sticks

    $160.00
  • Pita Bread

    $1.00
  • Half Tray Moussaka

    $75.00
  • Full Tray Moussaka

    $130.00
  • Half Tray Vegetable Moussaka

    $70.00
  • Half Tray Pastichio

    $75.00
  • Half Tray Spanakopita

    $75.00
  • Half Tray Grilled Chicken

    $75.00
  • Half Tray Shrimp Saganaki

    $100.00
  • Half Tray Chicken Gyro

    $80.00
  • Half Tray Beef & Lamb Gyro

    $80.00
  • Half Tray Briam

    $70.00
  • Half Tray Rice

    $50.00
  • Half Tray Makarounes

    $65.00
  • Half Tray Lemon Potatoes

    $60.00
  • Half Tray Horta

    $70.00
  • Half Tray Grilled Vegetables

    $70.00
  • Half Tray Hand Cut Fries

    $55.00
  • Full Tray Vegetable Moussaka

    $125.00
  • Full Tray Pastichio

    $135.00
  • Full Tray Spanakopita

    $135.00
  • Full Tray Grilled Chicken

    $135.00
  • Full Tray Shrimp Saganaki

    $185.00
  • Full Tray Chicken Gyro

    $145.00
  • Full Tray Beef & Lamb Gyro

    $145.00
  • Full Tray Briam

    $130.00
  • Full Tray Rice

    $90.00
  • Full Tray Makarounes

    $120.00
  • Full Tray Lemon Potatoes

    $110.00
  • Full Tray Horta

    $130.00
  • Full Tray Grilled Vegetables

    $130.00
  • Full Tray Hand Cut Fries

    $100.00
  • Half Tray Baklava

    $80.00
  • Half Tray Galaktoboureko

    $80.00
  • Full Tray Baklava

    $145.00
  • Full Tray Galaktoboureko

    $145.00
  • Whole Baklava Cheesecake

    $80.00
  • Half Tray Ekmek

    $80.00
  • Full Tray Ekmek

    $145.00
  • Full Tray Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad

    $100.00
  • Half Tray Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad

    $50.00
  • Full Tray Ornge Cake

    $85.00
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LAMB SHANK “YOUVETSI”

$39.00

slow oven braised lamb shank, orzo, stewed tomatoes, kefalotyri

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12 Islands Greek Taverna Location and Hours

(908) 647-2193
1255 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ 07980
Open now • Closes at 9:30PM
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