Additional Entrees

CALAMARI YEMISTA

Stuffed Wild-Caught Squid

CALAMARI YEMISTA

Calamari, a wild-caught more tender relative of squid stuffed with rice, onions, chopped calamari tentacles, herbs and seasonings on braised onions in light tomato and wine sauce. Looks like cannelloni tubes, but the flavorings of organic orange peel, cayenne, thyme, and mint make a rich, complex dish--one of the most requested. An easy pairing with our Boutari House red $32/bottle or, if you want the flavors to pop, ask for the Lafkiotis, Agiorgitiko, $40/bottle: smokey, deep, complex with a bright cassis finish that zaps the orange and cayenne in this dish.

Paidakia Arni sti Sxara

Fire grilled Lamb Ribblets

Paidakia Arni sti Sxara

Marinated in Petimezi*, garlic, mint and sherry vinegar, these tender shined lamb chops are flame grilled to order, drizzled with Petimezi sauce, sprinkled with fresh herbs and served on cumin scented jasmine rice with a side of paprika and mint yogurt. We paired ours with Furious (dark ale), Roditis, Tetramythos (white) Rodamo, Nemea and Oenodea for a perfect light and tasty meal!

*Petimezi is a traditional sweetener made from the reduction of MUST, the pressed juice of grapes. Often referred to as Grape Molasses

Arni Fricassee

Braised Lamb Shank w/Greens in Avgolemono

Arni Fricassee

One of our original specials, our beloved Tzia taught Anna this special dish. Lamb braised in white wine and EVO oil, simmered with greens--often romaine, but as easily, escarole, arugula, mustard--this dish is a favorite Christmas Eve repast. Anna has taught this soul heartening entree in her cooking classes more than any other. Simple and simply delicious. Order a glass of Oenodea red, or Lafkiotis Agirogitiko, and enjoy how tanins and citrus tango on your palate!

KOUNOUPIDI YACHNI

Braised organic cauliflower with onions & diced tomatoes

KOUNOUPIDI YACHNI

Even MEAT eaters love our Kounoupidi Yachni--a traditional braised dish made with lots of onions, fresh tomatoes and vegetables--here, organic cauliflower and seasonings.
Shared or ordered as a half portion, Kounoupidi is naturally sweet and toothsome and accompanies Spinach Feta Boughatsa or a skewer of meat handily

Enjoy with a Surly Bender, brown ale, Roditis, Lyrarakis Daphnes or Lafkioti Agiorgitiko

MAKARONIA THALASINA

Seafood Pasta

MAKARONIA THALASINA

Oh, YUM! WILD-CAUGHT Jumbo scallops, shrimp and clams sautéed with onions, garlic and thyme served on linguine. Squeeze the lemon. Make it rain gold!

WALKING MOUSAKAS Veggie Sandwich

Roasted Veggie Sandwich

WALKING MOUSAKAS Veggie Sandwich

Oven roasted eggplant and zucchini, sautéed red onions, Greek fries w/Tzatziki wrapped and ready to go!
Make it vegan w/Skordalia!
Add a portion of sandwich fries, $2.50

GYRO HEERINO

IN-HOUSE ORGANIC PORK GYRO

GYRO HEERINO

From Tender Care Farms (TC FARMS) pork shoulder, jowl and loin sliced, dry rubbed, stacked and vertically broiled. They should have it this good in GREECE! Served on an open pita w/Tzatziki and a pile of fries! Thank you, Jack!

Today's Seasonal Starters, Soups & Desserts

GYRO HEERINO MEZE

PorK Gyro Appetizer

GYRO HEERINO MEZE

Don't want to commit your week long anticipated Gardens' entree for an organic Pork Gyro? Then try the Pork Gyro appetizer....crispy shavings of spice rubbed, vertically skewered pork served with quarters of fire grilled pita and Tzatziki. Makes a great light meal as well!

Petimezi Marinated Lamb Ribblets

Tender Juicies on the Bone!

Petimezi Marinated Lamb Ribblets

Unbelievable flavor from Petimezi, a traditional "poor" man's sweetner made from grape molasses, sherry vinegar, EVO oil and spices. Grilled to medium rare per order and served minted Greek yogurt dipping sauce.

Ouzo Flo

Ouzo flavored soda & Anna's Organic Ouzo Ice Cream

Ouzo Flo

A Twin Cities debut--maybe a world premier, the Gardens' Ouzo Flo! Share a bottle with two scoops or treat yourself to the light, not-too-sweet flavor of black licorice tempered by cream that quenches any thirst!

Saganaki Garides

Shrimp Saganaki

Saganaki Garides

Wild-caught, fire roasted jumbo shrimp with feta, fresh, organic thyme, extra virgin olive oil and our own seasonings. Dip and scoop with fire-grilled pita!

HALOUMI STIS SXARES

Grilled Haloumi Cheese w/Petmezi Reduction Sauce

HALOUMI STIS SXARES

Traditional, fresh-cheese of Cyprus fire-grilled and drizzled with GoS Petimezi & Sherry vinegar reduction sauce. GF!

At the Gardens

Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour

Discover some of the best eateries in Minneapolis during the Historic Northeast Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour. Experience great food bites at six locations. Multiple dates all summer!...

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GREEK FOOD! NOT STREET FOOD!

Since 1991 consistently providing "the BEST! the FRESHEST! the MOST DELICIOUS!" PROUD to bring the best of Hellenic Cuisine to your table. It's GREEK food, NOT Street Food!

Santa & Christmas Carol Dec 5 & Dec 18 @ GoS!

Reservations suggested!

Santa visits and sits from 6pm until all the good little girls and boys have sat!

Twin Cities Living’ talks with Anna

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LAURA'S FOREVER YOUNG BDAY BASH!

GoS does Birthday Bashes BEST!

PRIVATE EVENTS @ GoS: RESERVE YOUR CELEBRATION!

Groom's dinner w/roast lamb!

GoS KEFI BAR! 4-6 TU-SAT; 8-10 FRI/SAT

"KEFI" we define as an "unsupressible sense of well-being" every night and twice weekends--with deeply discounted pricing: $6 off ANY bottle of wine; $2 off every glass of wine and small plates!...

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10 YEARS AT THE ARB OR MORE?

We can't even remember (nor can they) how long we have been showcasing GoS at the Taste & Toast @ the MN Arb--but we were there from the beginning! This year's event was threatened by rain...

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The KEFI BAR is OPEN!

Sippin' SEVEN!

7 1oz pours paired with 7 small plates shared with your Bestie or your Beloved! Limit 30! Seats are filling! Reserve to GoS: 612.378.8810 reference Sippin' Seven!

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