The walls are salmon and azure, the wooden floors comfortably worn and tables cozily close. Traditional Greek appetizers or mezes like stuffed grape leaves, hummos and tzatziki are the perfect start to a meal. Entrees include beef, chicken or lamb souvlaki, pungently seasoned and served with rice, potatoes and fresh vegetables and succulent roast lamb. Portions are generous and service friendly. An added bonus is live entenment, complete with a belly dancer on Friday, and Saturday nights from eight p.m. to one a.m.
Coals glow as chefs grill calamari and lamb chops and skewers of souvlaki.
In summer, the two outdoor patios are great spots for viewing the passing parade. Pappas Grill, also open to 1 a.m. on weekends, offers a varied menu that includes Greek favourites as well as pizza baked in a clay oven, hamburgers and pastas. Stone floors, an open kitchen and working fireplace make it a cozy retreat any time of the year . If appetizers are your choice, Mezes has over thirty that will tempt your palette. Try the taramosalata, a tangy red caviar dip with potatoes, olive oil, lemon juice and spices.