Megas

By Annabelle Goodman –

 For many years I worked together with 2 friends. We like to get together to lunch and catch up on what is going on. My friends have a favorite restaurant, Megas. They are known by the server and the chef and they always know in advance what they want to eat. There are countless restaurants with Greek food in the area. My friends claim this is the best. They always have the Grilled Calamari and emphatically state it s the best in the city.

Greek restaurants feature a lot of sea food. There were many fresh fish dishes listed on a board outside. The grilled fish is guaranteed to be fresh and tasty. If you are hungry this is the place to go. A grilled fish dinner also comes with rice, roasted potatoes and salad.

This was lunch so we tried to be careful. My two friends of course had their wonderful Calamari and loved every bit. I opted for a small Caesar Salad ($7.95) with Grilled Shrimp.($5.95) The shrimp had a barbecue taste. The salad was crispy and very flavorful. I was one contented patron.

We tried not to eat the bread but the Hummus side dish tasted so delicious on the bread.

Obviously one can dine on traditional Greek food. It is great fun to share many different appetizers.

Melitzano is a delightful pureed eggplant with garlic oil.  Mop it up with some pita or enjoy on its own.($5.95)

Gigantes are prepared with lima beans baked in fresh herbs, vegetables and tomatoes.($6.95) Delicious

If you have dined at a Greek restaurant you have no doubt noticed the flaming dishes presented at the table with the joyous sound of “ opa’ the Kefalograviera cheese is delicious. The flames give it a smoky taste. It is an amazing appetizer.

Traditional Spanakopita is served with a diced tomato drizzle with olive oil, feta cheese and herbs on pita bread.($5.95)

It wouldn’t be a traditional Greek restaurant without Souvlaki. A Chicken Souvlaki stick is a great appetizer.($3.95)

Many full dinners are listed on the extensive menu. A Lamb Souvlaki dinner is a hearty meal with rice, potatoes and salad.($ 17.95)

Moussaka is a Greek version of lasagna. It is prepared with pan fried eggplant, potatoes, ground beef and topped with a béchamel sauce.($14.95)

I was impressed with the number of vegetarian choices. There is an abundance of sea food options.

Nobody starves at this place. It is a popular spot on the Danforth. Great traditional food. Lots of fun. Wonderful service.