Taverna Agora Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Taverna Agora, a Greek restaurant located in Raleigh, NC. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including Dolmades, flambéed saganaki, steak souvlaki platter, baklava, Greek omelette, tomato feta scramble, porkchop, lemon cake, and gyro hash. Customers have praised the quality and taste of the food, with highlights such as the flavorful pork chop, perfectly cooked branzino, gyro hash, and moussaka. The relaxed vibe, attentive service, and spacious seating areas, including a rooftop deck, contribute to a pleasant dining experience. With options for vegan and vegetarian dishes, as well as cocktails and desserts, Taverna Agora is a versatile and inviting spot for lunch, dinner, or dessert. The restaurant also offers amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and catering services, making it a suitable choice for various occasions.
Dinner
Trio Of All Three Spreads
Tzatziki, sun-dried tomato hummus, and spicy feta spread
Tzatziki
Creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh dill
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, tahini, honey, Vrisi EVOO
Spicy Feta Spread
(Tirokafteri) Barrel-aged feta, hot peppers, Vrisi EVOO
Zucchini Cakes
(Kolokythokeftedes) Crispy, traditional zucchini patties, barrel-aged feta, fresh herbs, tzatziki
Stuffed Eggplant
(Imam bayildi) Baked eggplant stuffed with caramelized onion, tomato sauce, and barrel-aged feta
Handmade Spanakopita
Our family recipe made in house. Spinach, barrel-aged feta, fresh herbs, feta yoghurt mousse
Shrimp Saganaki
Locally sourced shrimp in a warm slow-roasted tomato sauce with barrel-aged feta, fresh pita for dipping
Flambeed Saganaki
Kefalograviera cheese with grape preserves and fresh lemon. Flambeed with brandy tableside!
Meatballs
(Keftedakia) Beef and lamb meatballs, slow-roasted tomato sauce, Greek yoghurt
Warm Feta Spread
Preserved figs, crushed nut topping of pistachios, walnuts, almonds, EVOO, toasted pita.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
(Dolmades) Hand-rolled grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, dried apricots, fresh herbs, tahini
Herb-Infused Salmon Cakes
Served with citrus yoghurt tartar
Calamari
(Kalamari Tiganito) Crispy, crunchy in traditional Greek style, spicy tomato sauce
Traditional Sampler
Spanakopita, meatballs, calamari, tzatziki, and toasted pita
Lemon Chicken Soup
(Avgolemono) Cozy, traditional soup with braised chicken, rice, whipped eggs, fresh lemon
Strawberry Summer Salad
Kefalograviera cheese, spring mix, candied walnuts, red onions, charred lemon vinaigrette.
Chopped Marouli Salad
(Prasini) Romaine, Manouri cheese, green onions, dill, parsley, mint, red wine vinaigrette
Greek Village Salad
(Horiatiki Salata) Ripe heirloom tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, barrel-aged feta, Vrisi EVOO
Fish Of The Day
Whole roasted market fish cooked with herbs, lemon and olive oil. Served with sauteed spinach and Vrisi EVOO
Pastitcio
Layers of seasoned ground beef, bucatini pasta, kefalograviera cheese, and bechamel sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Braised Lamb Shank
(Kokinisto Arni) -hour braised, tender lamb shank in Burgundy red wine with roasted tomato, and Greek spices. Served over orzo pasta.
Gemista
Slow-roasted tomato and bell pepper, filled with rice, tomato, fresh herbs. Served with seasonal vegetables
Chicken Penne Mykonos
Grilled chicken over penne pasta tossed with spinach, feta, mushrooms, tomatoes, and white wine lemon cream sauce, topped with Parmesan
Fisherman's Seafood Linguine
(Macaronada Tou Psara) Lobster, scallops, shrimp, ripe heirloom tomato, fresh herbs, white wine cream sauce, topped with Parmesan
Moussaka
Slow-roasted eggplant, braised ground beef, whipped potato, bechamel sauce
Souvlaki Platters
Marinated & grilled meat skewers served with tzatziki, rice pilaf, and sauteed peppers. Choice of Chicken, Shrimp, Pork, Steak or Scallops.
Grilled Salmon
North Atlantic salmon, pickled root vegetables, sauteed spinach, lemon caper sauce
Lamb Chops
(Paidakia Arnisia) Our specialty! Fire-roasted lamb chops, fresh herbs, garlic, Greek lemon potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Flounder
Lump crab, locally sourced shrimp, tomato cream sauce, sauteed spinach, fresh herbs
Tomahawk Pork Chop
(Hirini Brizola) Chargrilled tomahawk chop finished with spinach and barrel-aged feta, herb aioli, seasonal vegetables
The Grecian Grill
As served in many villages in Greece! A generous spread of Greek village sausage (loukaniko), herb marinated lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, and shrimp souvlaki. Served with Greek village salad, vegetables, roasted lemon potatoes, pita, and tzatziki. person minimum.
Limoncello Cake
Lemon cake with lemon cream frosting
Baklava Cheesecake
New York-style cheesecake with baklava filling
Traditional Baklava
Layers of golden phyllo pastry, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with lemon syrup
Trio Of All Three Spread
Tzatziki, sun-dried tomato hummus, and spicy feta spread
Tzatziki
Creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh dill
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, tahini, honey, Vrisi EVOO
Spicy Feta Spread
(Tirokafteri) Barrel-aged feta, hot peppers, Vrisi EVOO
Zucchini Cakes
(Kolokythokeftedes) Crispy, traditional zucchini patties, barrel-aged feta, fresh herbs, tzatziki
Stuffed Eggplant
(Imam bayildi) Baked eggplant stuffed with caramelized onion, tomato sauce, and barrel-aged feta
Handmade Spanakopita
Our family recipe made in house. Spinach, barrel-aged feta, fresh herbs, feta yoghurt mousse
Shrimp Saganaki
Locally sourced shrimp in a warm slow-roasted tomato sauce with barrel-aged feta, fresh pita for dipping
Flambeed Saganaki
Kefalograviera cheese with grape preserves and fresh lemon. Flambeed with brandy tableside!
Meatballs
(Keftedakia) Beef and lamb meatballs, slow-roasted tomato sauce, Greek yoghurt
Herb-Infused Salmon Cakes
Served with citrus yoghurt tartar
Stuffed Grape Leaves
(Dolmades) Hand-rolled grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, dried apricots, fresh herbs, tahini
Warm Feta Spread
Preserved figs, crushed nut topping of pistachios, walnuts, almonds, EVOO, toasted pita.
Calamari
(Kalamari Tiganito) Crispy, crunchy in traditional Greek style, spicy tomato sauce
Traditional Sampler
Spanakopita, meatballs, calamari, tzatziki, and toasted pita
Lemon Chicken Soup
(Avgolemono) Cozy, traditional soup with braised chicken, rice, whipped eggs, fresh lemon
Strawberry Summer Salad
Kefalograviera cheese, spring mix, candied walnuts, red onions, charred lemon vinaigrette.
Chopped Marouli Salad
(Prasini) Romaine, Manouri cheese, green onions, dill, parsley, mint, red wine vinaigrette
Greek Village Salad
(Horiatiki Salata) Ripe heirloom tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, barrel-aged feta, Vrisi EVOO
Village Burger
Fresh ground chuck topped with spicy feta, tomatoes, and lettuce on a brioche bun. Served with Taverna fries.
Lamb Burger
Hand-pattied lamb and beef blend, topped with feta, caramelized peppers & onions, lettuce, and tzatziki on a brioche bun. Served with Taverna fries
Veggie Burger
Crispy, traditional zucchini patty, topped with feta, romaine, and tzatziki on a brioche bun. Served with Taverna fries.
Salmon Burger
Our hand-pattied, herb-infused salmon cake with citrus yoghurt tartar, tomatoes, and lettuce on a brioche bun. Served with Taverna fries.
Grilled Salmon
North Atlantic salmon, pickled root vegetables, sauteed spinach, lemon caper sauce
Souvlaki Platters
Choice of marinated skewer served with tzatziki, Greek Village Salad, and Taverna fries. Grilled Chicken, Shaved Gyro or Grilled Pork
Gyro Pitas
Choice of marinated & grilled meat in a soft pita with feta, tomato relish, lettuce, and tzatziki. Served with Taverna fries.Grilled Chicken, Shaved Gyro, Grilled Pork or Zucchini Cake
Pastitcio
Layers of seasoned ground beef, bucatini pasta, kefalograviera cheese, and bechamel sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Penne Mykonos
Grilled chicken over penne pasta tossed with spinach, feta, mushrooms, tomatoes, and white wine lemon cream sauce, topped with Parmesan
Gemista
Slow-roasted tomato and bell pepper, filled with rice, tomato, fresh herbs. Served with seasonal vegetables
Moussaka
Slow-roasted eggplant, braised ground beef, whipped potato, bechamel sauce
Limoncello Cake
Lemon cake with lemon cream frosting
Baklava Cheesecake
New York-style cheesecake with baklava filling
Traditional Baklava
Layers of golden phyllo pastry, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with lemon syrup
Lunch
Brunch
Doughnuts
Loukoumades. Drizzled with baklava syrup and topped with cinnamon, powdered sugar, and chopped walnuts
Baklava Sticky Buns
Warm cinnamon rolls, honey syrup, candied walnuts, powdered sugar
Gyro Benedict
Poached eggs, shaved gyro, spinach, and pickled onions topped with sundried tomato hollandaise sauce. Served with Taverna breakfast potatoes
Baked Eggs And Pita
Poached eggs shakshuka style: baked and served in the skillet with roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, spinach, pickled red onions, feta, and tomato sauce. Served with a side of toasted pita.
Feta Tomato Scramble
Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, parsley, spicy feta. Served with Taverna breakfast potatoes. Substitute Egg Whites for an upcharge
Gyro Hash
Sunny-side up eggs over a potato hash with shaved gyro and feta. Topped with hollandaise and tzatziki.
Greek Omelet
Filled with spinach, tomatoes, feta, & kalamata olives. Served with Taverna breakfast potatoes. Substitute Egg Whites for an upcharge
Challah Berry French Toast
Baked challah bread topped with sweetened Greek yoghurt, seasonal berries, and powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup.
Mimosas
Orange juice and prosecco.
Persephone
Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom vodka, vermouth, strawberry syrup, and jalapeno.
Garden Mary
Vodka, bloody mary mix, Worcestershire sauce, garnished with tomatoes, celery, peppers, and a stuffed grape leaf.
Santorini Bellini
Prosecco, Grand Marnier, and choice of blood orange, white peach, or blackberry puree.
Trio Of All Three Spreads
Tzatziki, sun-dried tomato hummus, and spicy feta spread
Tzatziki
Creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh dill
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, tahini, honey, Vrisi EVOO
Spicy Feta Spread
(Tirokafteri) Barrel-aged feta, hot peppers, Vrisi EVOO
Zucchini Cakes
(Kolokythokeftedes) Crispy, traditional zucchini patties, barrel-aged feta, fresh herbs, tzatziki
Stuffed Eggplant
(Imam bayildi) Baked eggplant stuffed with caramelized onion, tomato sauce, and barrel-aged feta
Handmade Spanakopita
Our family recipe made in house. Spinach, barrel-aged feta, fresh herbs, feta yoghurt mousse
Shrimp Saganaki
Locally sourced shrimp in a warm slow-roasted tomato sauce with barrel-aged feta, fresh pita for dipping
Flambeed Saganaki
Kefalograviera cheese with grape preserves and fresh lemon. Flambeed with brandy tableside!
Meatballs
(Keftedakia) Beef and lamb meatballs, slow-roasted tomato sauce, Greek yoghurt
Herb-Infused Salmon Cakes
Served with citrus yoghurt tartar
Stuffed Grape Leaves
(Dolmades) Hand-rolled grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, dried apricots, fresh herbs, tahini
Warm Feta Spread
Preserved figs, crushed nut topping of pistachios, walnuts, almonds, EVOO, toasted pita.
Calamari
(Kalamari Tiganito) Crispy, crunchy in traditional Greek style, spicy tomato sauce
Traditional Sampler
Spanakopita, meatballs, calamari, tzatziki, and toasted pita
Lemon Chicken Soup
(Avgolemono) Cozy, traditional soup with braised chicken, rice, whipped eggs, fresh lemon
Strawberry Summer Salad
Kefalograviera cheese, spring mix, candied walnuts, red onions, charred lemon vinaigrette.
Chopped Marouli Salad
(Prasini) Romaine, Manouri cheese, green onions, dill, parsley, mint, red wine vinaigrette
Greek Village Salad
(Horiatiki Salata) Ripe heirloom tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, barrel-aged feta, Vrisi EVOO
Gyro Pita
Choice of shaved gyro or zucchini cake in a soft pita with feta, tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki. Served with Taverna fries. Add Scrambled Eggs for an upcharge.
Moussaka
Slow-roasted eggplant, braised ground beef, whipped potato, bechamel sauce
Lamb Burger
Hand-pattied lamb and beef blend, topped with feta, caramelized peppers & onions, lettuce, and tzatziki on a brioche bun. Served with Taverna fries
Village Burger
Fresh ground chuck topped with spicy feta, tomatoes, and lettuce on a brioche bun. Served with Taverna fries.
Veggie Burger
Crispy, traditional zucchini patty, topped with feta, romaine, and tzatziki on a brioche bun. Served with Taverna fries.
Salmon Burger
Our hand-pattied, herb-infused salmon cake with citrus yoghurt tartar, tomatoes, and lettuce on a brioche bun. Served with Taverna fries.
Chicken Penne Mykonos
Grilled chicken over penne pasta tossed with spinach, feta, mushrooms, tomatoes, and white wine lemon cream sauce, topped with Parmesan
Limoncello Cake
Lemon cake with lemon cream frosting
Baklava Cheesecake
New York-style cheesecake with baklava filling
Traditional Baklava
Layers of golden phyllo pastry, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with lemon syrup
Greek Sangria
Homemade with red or white wine, brandy, and orange liqueur
Greek Lemonade
Wheatley vodka and homemade blueberry basil lemonade, garnished with fresh blueberries and basil.
Kafe-Tini
Smirnoff vodka, traditional Greek coffee, Grind Espresso Shot liqueur, chocolate bitters.
Destination, Dill-Phi
Tanqueray gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, fresh dill, and cucumber.
Baklava Old Fashioned
Bulleit bourbon, homemade baklava syrup, Angostura bitters, and Amarena cherries.
Halara
Hibiscus-infused Corazon tequila, Grand Marnier, agave, fresh lemon and lime juice.
Berry Moscow Mule
Ketel One vodka, muddled berries, hand-squeezed lime juice, homemade baklava syrup, and Fever Tree ginger beer.
Gold Rush
Bulleit bourbon, fresh lemon juice, homemade baklava syrup.
The Dirty Martini
Ketel One vodka, dry vermouth, Greek olive brine, and feta-stuffed olives.
Mediterranean Mule
Date-infused Smirnoff vodka, orange blossom honey, fresh lime juice, topped with Fever Tree ginger beer.
Roditis (Glass & Bottle)
Kouros - Kourtaki, Patra
White Blend (Glass & Bottle)
Ploes - Costa Lazaridi, Drama% Chardonnay, % Assyritko
Assyrtiko (Glass & Bottle)
Lykiviuno - Theodorakakos, SpartaGavalas , Santorini
Chardonnay (Bottle)
Anastasia Fragou , Trifilia
Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle)
Vineyards Papaioannou , Peloponnese
Roussanne (Bottle)
Nostos - Manousakis, Crete
Agiorgitiko (Glass & Bottle)
Kouros - Kourtaki, Nemea
Agiorgitiko (Bottle)
Mountain Fish - Strofila, Nemea
Red Blend (Glass & Bottle)
Tetramythos , Peloponnese% Agiorgitiko, % Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Blend (Bottle)
Oenodea - Costa Lazaridi, Drama% Cabernet Sauvignon, % Agiorgitiko, % Syrah
Xinomavro (Glass & Bottle)
Estate Chrisohoou , Naoussa
Xinomavro (Bottle)
Kourites - Kamkoutis, Velvetos
Pinot Noir
Vineyards Papaionnou , Peloponnese
Rose (Glass & Bottle)
Semeli Mountain Sun, Pelpponnesos
Rose (Bottle)
Oenops Apla, Drama
Deep River Brewing Co. Cottontown Lager
Lager, Clayton NC
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA
Hazy IPA, Winston-Salem NC
Sam Adams
Seasonal, Boston MA
Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA
Hazy IPA, Asheville NC
Blue Moon Belgian White
Wheat Ale, Denver CO
Foothills Hoppyum IPA
IPA, Winston-Salem NC
Raleigh Brewing Co. Hell Yes Ma'am
Belgian strong golden ale, .% ABV, Raleigh NC
Mythos Hellenic Lager
Lager, Greece
Zeos Black
Dark Lager, Greece
Miller Lite
Light Lager, Golden CO
Bud Light
Light Lager, St. Louis MO
Stella Artois
Pilsner, Belgium
Michelob Ultra
Light Lager, St. Louis
Truly Seltzer
Seasonal
Heineken .
Non-alcoholic, Netherlands
Pellegrino
Sparkling
Acqua Panna
Still natural mineral water
Coffee
Hot Tea
Soft Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, or Mt. Dew
Iced Tea
Greek Coffee
Ellinikos kafes. Strong brewed in a traditional briki. Served with foam on top and grounds in the bottom of the cup
Cold Fashioned
Coffee, housemade simple syrup, Angostura bitters, shaken and served cold