Lunch Menu

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Wines House Wines

Glass Carafe Bottle

SWEET

Glass Bottle

Roditis (light red) 3.95 Kokkino (dry red) 3.95 Aspro (dry white) 3.95 Retsina Kourtaki 3.95 (resinated white) Cabernet Sauvignon 4.45 Chardonnay 4.45 Merlot 4.45 White Zinfandel 4.45 Pinot Grigio 5.50 (Mezza Corona)

9.25 9.25 9.25 9.25 13.75

Mionetto Moscato Sparkling 6.25 27.25 Sweet, with aromas of peaches and floral essence

DRY WHITE Glass Bottle

Glass Pitcher

Sangria Red

6.25 21.95

Mezza Corona Pino Grigio 5.50 19.50 Clean and crisp with fruit concentration from apricot to orange peel

8.75 8.75 8.75 8.75

17.95

Retsina Greek wines with a rich aroma imparted by the resin of pine barrels they are aged in

Glass Bottle Tsantali Kourtaki/ 1.5 liter

DRY RED

4.75 20.25 3.95 26.25

Glass Bottle

Tsantali Rouge 4.75 20.25 A classical vinification of a greek red wine.

This deep red wine features inviting ripe berry fruit aromas Vendage Merlot 4.50 19.95 Velvety smooth layers of black cherry, blackberry and chocolate character with hints of oak Bluebird Pinot Noir

4.50 19.95 Very soft palate with berry aromas such as strawberry and cherry

Mavrodaphne

4.75 17.95 Port style aroma, rich and sweet with hints of coffee, spicy nuts, raisins and blackberry fruit tones

Tsantali Blanc

4.75 20.25 Dry white is fruity on the palate and reminiscent of green apples Night Harvest - Sauvignon Blanc 5.75 21.75 Lively notes of passion fruit, white grapefruit, red bell pepper and lime Boutari Lac des Roches

5.95 21.95 Light to medium bodied with a distinct aroma of lemon blossoms Boutari Moschofilero

6.50 24.95 Well balanced and fresh, with intense flavor and aroma of orange blossom and grapefruit Boutari Santorini 27.95 Full taste, hints of white fruit and long aromatic aftertaste Hatzi-Michalis Chardonnay 6.75 27.95 A fresh mĂŠlange of fruit, floral and mineral nuances with a touch of oak barrel aging

Mirassou Pinot Noir

5.95 21.45 Dark plum and cherry characters with rose and spice nuances

Agioritiko (Tsantali)

33.95 Yellow hue, bursting with peach and green apple

CHAMPAGNE

Brut Extra

Rosenblum 20.95 Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas suggest green and black peppercorn, with currant, mint and black tea overtones

Dry Korbel 29.95 29.95 Superbly dry, slightly fruity with a hint of acidic crispiness

St. George 22.95 Plummy fruit dominates with a little raw tannin

G.H.Mumm 39.95 39.95 Seductive aroma with flavors of toast

SEMISWEET Glass Bottle

Ravenswood Red Zinfandel 5.95 23.95 Flavors of cherry, raspberry, black olives and minerals with broad aromas of cassis Boutari Naoussa

6.25 24.95 Balanced, full bodied velvety bouquet with hints of cocoa, berries and vanilla

Hatzi-Michalis

31.95 Cabernet Sauvignon Notes of black currant, blackberry, cassis and spices with perfume smoke hints

Hatzi-Michalis Merlot 41.95 Layered notes of black cherry, plum and strawberry with hints of cedar and spice

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 5.50 20.95 Well balanced, crisp. Exhibits aromas of pineapple, peach and mango

RODITIS - ROSE Tsantali

4.75 20.25 A delightful dry rose wine, with delicate floral aromas and fragrant fruit on the palate Agioritiko (Tsantali) 33.95 One of the finest Rose wines, with an attractive deep rose color and intense strawberry and raspberry aromas

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Hot Appetizers * PARTHENON FLAMING SAGANAKI................. 5.95 Our specialty. Mild kaseri cheese flamed in brandy ■* FETA À LA SOTO...................................................... 5.95 Sautéed Feta in elegant sauce of tomatoes and vegetables * CHEESE PIES – (4 or 8)............................ 3.25 / 6.50 Whipped feta cheese wrapped in phyllo MEAT PIES – (4)....................................................... 5.95 Ground beef and feta baked in crispy phyllo triangles GYROS APPETIZER PLATTER per person...... 8.25 Gyros, pita, tzatziki, tomatoes and onions GREEK APPETIZER SAMPLER............................ 7.95 Mini pork and chicken shishkebobs with cheese pie, mini spanakopita and meat pie ■ CHEFS HANDMADE SAUSAGE........................... 6.95 Broiled or Fried; seasoned with orange rind

* MINI SPANAKOPITA PIES (4)............................. 5.95 Wrapped in flaky phyllo ■ BROILED OCTOPUS................................................ 8.25 Fresh lemon and olive oil FRIED SMELTS served with lemon................... 8.95 PANFRIED SQUID......................................................7.25 Crispy served with our sweet and spicy dipping sauce *◆ PANFRIED ZUCCHINI............................................. 6.25 with Skordalia ■ MINI SHISHKEBOBS (2)........................................ 8.25 Pork tenderloin or chicken breast served with tzatziki and pita bread ■ LAMB SWEETBREADS........................................... 7.95 Broiled GRILLED PITA BREAD........................................... 1.00

Cold Appetizers APPETIZER PLATTER (per person)................... 7.95 Octopus in wine sauce, hummus, eggplant spread, fish roe spread and bean salad ◆■* RED BEETS.................................................................. 4.95 Marinated in olive oil and vinegar served with skordalia *◆ EGGPLANT SPREAD.............................................. 4.95 ■ Seasoned with garlic; served with pita ◆■* FISH-ROE SPREAD................................................. 4.95 Whipped smooth with lemon, served with pita

■* HUMMUS........................................................................ 5.10 Chickpea and tahini spread; served with pita *◆ TZATZIKI...................................................................... 4.95 ■ Tangy homemade yogurt with garlic and cucumber; served with pita *◆ SKORDALIA................................................................ 4.95 Puréed potatoes with intense garlic; served with pita ■ BEAN SALAD.............................................................. 5.10 Great Northern beans in a vinaigrette OCTOPUS......................................................................8.25 Marinated with wine, olive oil and herbs

Greek Cheeses & Olives

Imported from Greece ■* BARREL FETA.............................................................4.95 ◆* KALAMATA OLIVES..................................................3.50 BARREL OLIVES........................................................5.50 ■* KASERI CHEESE......................................................... 4.25 FETA CHEESE AND KALAMATA PLATTER..... 8.95 ■* KEFALOTIRI CHEESE...............................................4.95 Domestic FETA................................................................................ 4.25

FETA AND OLIVES.................................................... 6.95

Soups ■ EGGLEMON....................................................... CUP 2.25

.BOWL......................................................................... 4.50

SOUP OF THE DAY......................................... CUP 3.25

.BOWL......................................................................... 4.95

Salads Parthenon Salads ■ PARTHENON SALAD MARATHON SALAD Lettuce hearts, bell peppers, onion and feta, Romaine, spinach, radicchio, tomatoes, cucumbers served with our House Vinaigrette and walnuts, served with our creamy Parthenon Broiled Chicken Breast........................................... 11.95 dressing Shrimp......................................................................... 12.50 Breaded and fried Chicken Breast .......................... 12.25 Shrimp.......................................................................... 12.95 ■ MEDITERRANEAN SALAD ■ Spinach, red onions and egg served with our AEGEAN SALAD...................................................... 12.25 Caesar dressing Shrimp, squid, octopus, egg, leaf lettuce, fresh Broiled Chicken Breast.......................................... 11.95 onions, celery and bell pepper, served with our Shrimp......................................................................... 12.50 House Vinaigrette House Salads ■* GREEK SALAD..............................................3.95 / 6.00 ■* ATHENIAN SALAD...................................... 4.25 / 6.95 Lettuce hearts, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, Romaine, feta, fresh onions and dill pepperoncini and oregano FAMILY STYLE SALADS (per person)..............3.50 ■* VILLAGE SALAD.......................................... 4.25 / 6.95 Tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, peppers and onions

EXTRA FETA.................................................................. .75 EXTRA ANCHOVIES – 6 pieces............................. 1.75

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Garden Fresh Vegetables & Sides ■ BRAISED COMBINATION........................................7.25 Ask your server which vegetables are available *◆BOILED DANDELION GREENS.............. 3.50 / 5.10 ■ Greece’s favorite vegetable, hot or cold HAND-CUT POTATOES.............................. 1.95 / 3.50 Roasted, braised or fried

■* GRILLED COMBINATION......................... 4.75 / 6.95 Cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, carrots with clarified butter ■ BRAISED VEGETABLE............................... 2.75 / 5.25 String beans, peas or vegetable du jour *■ RICE PILAFI................................................... 1.95 / 3.50

Main Course

For $7.95 you can add the following to your dinner; Egglemon soup, Greek salad and your choice of dessert, Classic Baklava or Galaktoboureko and American coffee.

Sorry, splitting of these additions is not allowed.

Traditional Specialties SPECIAL TRADITIONAL COMBINATION....... 12.95 Dolmades, moussaka, pastitsio, roast lamb, potatoes and vegetable

* VEGETARIAN PASTITSIO...................................... 9.95 Macaroni baked with broccoli, spinach, béchamel sauce and kefalotiri cheese

■ GYROS –Made by our Chef!.................... 6.95 / 9.75 Spit-roasted of ground lamb and beef, sliced, layered on a bed of parsleyed onions served with a tzatziki sauce. Pita bread upon request

* VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA .................................. 9.95 Layered eggplant, zucchini and potatoes, béchamel sauce and kefalotiri cheese

SPANAKOPITA........................................................... 9.75 Feta, herbs and spinach in a flaky phyllo crust

■ DOLMADES................................................. 5.00 / 10.00 Vine leaves stuffed with rice, meats and herbs, topped with egg-lemon sauce

* MEATBALLS................................................................ 9.95 Lightly pressed then broiled or fried served with roasted potatoes

PASTITSIO................................................................. 10.25 Macaroni baked with meat sauce, béchamel sauce and kefalotiri cheese

* VEGETARIAN SPECIAL COMBINATION......... 12.95 Vegetarian moussaka, pastitsio, spanakopita and vegetable

MOUSSAKA................................................................ 10.75 Layers of eggplant and meat sauce topped with béchamel sauce and kefalotiri cheese

Imported Greek Pasta All pasta served with Imported Grated Kefalotiri Cheese GRECIAN PASTA Macaroni sautéed with broccoli and herbs Broiled Chicken Breast............................................11.75 Shrimp.......................................................................... 12.45

SPAGHETTI or MACARONI Meat sauce....................................................... 6.10 / 9.25 * Browned butter.......................................................... 9.50 * Tomato sauce................................................ 4.75 / 6.95

TOURKOLIMANO..................................................... 13.95 Spaghetti sautéed slightly with spicy tomato sauce and herbs; with jumbo shrimp

Delphi Pasta......................................................... 12.45 Strips of broiled chicken breast atop spaghetti in a cream sauce with peas

SPAGHETTI WITH LAMB...................................... 14.95 Braised in tomato sauce

Lamb Domestic Colorado Served with your choice of Fries, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Du Jour or Rice Pilafi ■ BRAISED

■ LAMB

■ ROAST

■ PRIME

LAMB....................................................... 14.95 Simmered in tomatoes, herbs and wine LEG OF LAMB.......................................... 15.95 Lean, sliced, topped with our lamb sauce ROAST LOIN OF LAMB........................................ 16.95 Served with our lamb sauce LAMB SWEETBREADS......................................... 12.95 Broiled

WITH ARTICHOKES................... Market Price Fresh artichoke hearts in an egg-lemon sauce LAMB CHOPS – Double cut Broiled to order Two pieces................................................................ 26.95 Three pieces............................................................. 38.95

■ LAMB

CHOPS – Medium cut.............................. 23.95 Three pieces broiled to order

■ ROTISSERIE-ROASTED

LAMB........................... 16.45 Topped with our lamb sauce

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Beef Served with your choice of Fries, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Du Jour or Rice Pilafi ■FILET MIGNON SHISHKEBOB........................... 20.25 Marinated, skewered with onion, tomato, and sweet pepper ■NEW YORK STRIP STEAK.................................... 18.95 14 oz., broiled to order

■ T-BONE STEAK......................................................... 18.95 16 oz., broiled to order ■ HAMBURGER 8oz......................................................7.95 Plain or with your choice of Feta or American cheese

Pork Served with your choice of Fries, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Du Jour or Rice Pilafi ■ TIGANIA....................................................................... 11.45 Slices of marinated pork tenderloin sautéed in a tomato wine sauce ■ BROILED CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS........... 14.25 ■ PORK SHISHKEBOB................................................13.25 Marinated in wine, skewered with onion, tomato and sweet pepper

■ HANDMADE SAUSAGE.......................................... 10.25 Broiled or Fried; seasoned with orange rind ■ ROAST SUCKLING PIG.......................................... 11.75 ROTISSERIE WHOLE SUCKLING PIG per person................................................................... 11.75 Available for groups of 12 or more.

Please order at least one day in advance

Poultry Raised Cage Free~ All Vegetarian Diet and No Animal By-Products Served with your choice of Fries, Roasted Potatoes,Vegetable Du Jour or Rice Pilafi KOTOPITA.................................................................... 11.95 Crisp phyllo filled with boneless chicken and vegetables topped with our creamy white sauce

■ ATHENIAN BROILED CHICKEN.......................... 11.95 Half a chicken cut in smaller pieces and basted with oregano, olive oil and lemon

CHICKEN KEFTEDES............................................. 10.95 Four broiled ground chicken breast meat patties.

Served with grilled vegetables

■ CHICKEN BREAST SPANAKI................................ 11.95 Broiled skinless breast of chicken stuffed with spinach and feta cheese

■ CHICKEN KAPAMA Simmered with tomatoes and herbs 1/4 Chicken...................................................................7.95 1/2 Chicken................................................................ 10.95

■ CHICKEN BREAST SHISHKEBOB........................11.75 Marinated chicken breast skewered with onion, tomato, and sweet pepper

■ BROILED BREAST OF CHICKEN....................... 10.95 Skinless then broiled with lemon, olive oil and oregano

■ CHICKEN RIGANATI................................................ 11.25 Half a chicken baked with lemon, oregano and olive oil

Seafood Served with Rice Pilafi – Unless otherwise noted ■ WHOLE FRESH FISH...............................Market price Our Specialty. Broiled Red Snapper or Sea Bass (depending on availability), seasoned with olive oil, fresh lemon juice and oregano ■ WILD FRESH SALMON...........................Market price Broiled, topped with a lemon-butter sauce.

Served with grilled vegetables ■ TILAPIA....................................................................... 13.95 Broiled or fried served with grilled vegetables ■ WHITEFISH................................................................ 13.95 Broiled or fried served with grilled vegetables ICELANDIC CODFISH.............................................11.95 Broiled or floured and fried. Served with Skordalia ■ SHRIMP FLAMBÉ (served table side)..............16.95 Jumbo shrimp flamed in brandy

SCALLOPS FLAMBÉ...............................................16.95 Atlantic scallops flamed in brandy (served table side) FLAMBÉ COMBINATION.......................................16.95 Jumbo shrimp and Atlantic scallops flamed in brandy (served table side) SAGANAKI À LA SOTO.........................................16.95 Your choice of Shrimp or Scallops in elegant sauce of tomatoes, vegetables and feta PANFRIED SQUID....................................................12.45 Fried crispy served with our homemade sweet and spicy dipping sauce PANFRIED SMELTS................................................ 12.25 Fried golden brown ■ BROILED OCTOPUS.............................................. 13.95 Fresh lemon and olive oil

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Children’s Menu Children 10 years old and under $8.95 per plate Choice of rice, roast potatoes, fried potatoes or spaghetti (except for pasta dishes) ■ MINI CHICKEN SHISHKEBOB (2)

PASTITSIO Baked meat & pasta casserole

HAMBURGER (8 oz.)

VEGETARIAN PASTITSIO Baked veggie & pasta casserole

CHEESEBURGER (8 oz.)

MEATBALLS (2)

SPAGHETTI Choice of meat sauce, tomato sauce or plain with butter

MARATHON CHICKEN BURGER ■ MINI PORK SHISHKEBOBS (2)

Desserts * BAKLAVA..................................................................... 3.75 Homemade – flaky layers of phyllo baked with walnuts, almonds and honey * GALAKTOBOUREKO............................................... 3.75 Homemade –phyllo filled with vanilla custard and baked in syrup ■* CREMA CARAMELE................................................ 4.25 Homemade – custard and syrup baked in a cup * SOKOLATINA............................................................ 4.50 A creamy light chocolate mousse cake ■* YIAOURTI SAKKOULAS........................................ 4.25 Yogurt, made as only The Parthenon Chef can!

■* YIAOURTI WITH HONEY AND WALNUTS.... 5.50 * TIRAMISU.................................................................... 4.95 Homemade layers of sweet mascarpone cheese and espresso sponge cake ■* BRANDY ICE (Adults only please).................. 10.95 Vanilla ice cream blended with brandy and Crème de Cacao ■* PREMIUM ICE CREAM............................................. 3.75 Your choice of two scoops of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or mint chocolate chip with whipped cream and choice of chocolate sauce or strawberry sauce

Beverages GREEK COFFEE ....................................................... 2.95 No sugar, light sugar, medium sugar, or very sweet NESCAFÉ FRAPPÉ................................................... 3.95 Popular Grecian iced-coffee drink

SOFT DRINKS............................. 1.95, with refills 2.50 Coca Cola Diet Coke Sprite Ginger Ale Tonic Club Soda AVRA GREEK WATER (Natural or Sparkling) ... 2.75

HOT TEA......................................................................... 1.95

JUICES.......................................................................... 2.50 Orange Cranberry Pineapple Grapefruit Tomato Apple

CAPPUCCINO............................................................. 3.75

LEMONADE................................................................ 2.50

ESPRESSO................................................................... 3.50

ICED TEA – Plain or raspberry .......................... 2.50

HOT CHOCOLATE.................................................... 3.75

MILK SHAKE............................................................... 4.75 Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry

COFFEE, REGULAR or DECAFFEINATED....... 1.95

MILK.............................................................................. 2.00 CHOCOLATE MILK................................................... 2.95

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Family-Style Dinners #1 $19.45 per person, for two or more persons. Served with rice pilafi and roast potatoes

Appetizers

SAGANAKI • Oopa! - Mild kasseri cheese flamed in brandy TARAMOSALATA - Fish roe whipped smooth with lemon and olive oil GYROS – Our specialty - Spit-roasted slices of lamb and beef, seasoned with herbs, served on a bed of parsleyed onions, and accompanied by tzatziki sauce

Salad

GREEK SALAD (served Family Style) - Lettuce hearts, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, peppers and oregano; dressed with olive oil, vinegar and garlic

Main Course

MOUSSAKA – Layers of eggplant and meat sauce topped with béchamel sauce and kefalotiri (vegetarian available)

PASTITSIO – Macaroni baked with meat sauce, béchamel sauce and kefalotiri (vegetarian available) DOLMADES – Vine leaves stuffed with rice, meats and herbs topped with egg-lemon sauce In addition to the above, your choice of one of the following: ATHENIAN CHICKEN ROAST SUCKLING PIG ROASTED LAMB (Add $2.50 per person if you prefer an additional meat.)

Desserts

BAKLAVA – Flaky layers of phyllo baked with nuts and honey GALAKTOBOUREKO – Vanilla custard nestled between layers of phyllo, baked with syrup AMERICAN COFFEE

Family-Style Dinners #2 $22.45 per person. For two or more persons. Served with rice pilafi and roast potatoes

Appetizers

SAGANAKI • Oopa! - Mild kasseri cheese flamed in brandy EGGPLANT SPREAD GYROS – Our specialty - Spit-roasted slices of lamb and beef, seasoned with herbs, served on a bed of parsleyed onions, and accompanied by tzatziki sauce EGGLEMON SOUP

Soup

Main Course

MOUSSAKA – Layers of eggplant and meat sauce topped with béchamel sauce and kefalotiri (vegetarian available) Athenian Chicken– Baked, with lemon and oregano ROAST LAMB SPINACH-CHEESE PIE

Desserts

Salad

GREEK SALAD (served Family Style) - Lettuce hearts, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, peppers and oregano; dressed with olive oil, vinegar and garlic

BAKLAVA – Flaky layers of phyllo baked with nuts and honey GALAKTOBOUREKO – Vanilla custard nestled between layers of phyllo, baked with syrup AMERICAN COFFEE

Family-Style Dinners #3 $31.95 per person. Six people minimum. Served with rice pilafi and roast potatoes

Hot Appetizers (choose three)

Flaming Saganaki - Mild kasseri cheese flamed in brandy

Village - Tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, peppers and onions

Main Course (choose two)

Baby Meatballs Panfried Squid - Crispy served with our sweet and spicy dipping sauce Mini Spanakopitas - Fresh lemon and olive oil

Cold Appetizers (choose two)

2 Pieces Medium Cut Lamb Chops 3 pieces Jumbo Shrimp Chicken BREAST - Basted with oregano, olive oil and lemon Broiled Tilapia or Codfish

Side Dishes

Taramosalata - Fish roe whipped smooth with lemon and olive oil

(choose two)

Tsatsiki

Rice Pilafi

Hummus

Braised Green Beans

Eggplant Dip Skordalia

Roast Potatoes Braised Peas

Desserts House Salad

(choose one) Greek - Lettuce hearts, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, peppers and oregano; dressed with olive oil vinegar and garlic Athenian - Romaine, feta, fresh onions and dill

(choose two)

BAKLAVA – Flaky layers of phyllo baked with nuts and honey GALAKTOBOUREKO – Vanilla custard nestled between layers of phyllo, baked with syrup AMERICAN COFFEE

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