TAVERNA at The Mar Vista

We had a great Saturday Greek lunch. The atmosphere was very lively! People were dancing to live Greek music, become a Greek party! The food was delicious, and although the restaurant was packed and the staff was busy, the service still held up. It’s definitely an authentic Greek experience you can find in LA.

Came here to have a dinner with friends. Even great to sit at the bar, having drinks and delicious dinner. We did not wait long for our orders. It was my first time at a Greek restaurant in the US. It is definitely much pricier but good. Would have been nice to get an ouzo after leaving $200

As someone who loves Greek cuisine, and originally from the East Coast, it's been challenging to find authentic Greek food here in SoCal. If it isn't Middle Eastern food being mislabeled as "Greek" by so called fans of Greek cuisine who put out recommendations on various platforms, or subpar attempts at Greek cuisine by those who are trying to please a wide audience but not offering an authentic Greek food experience. Recently, we had seen some instagram posts about a wonderful restaurant in Los Angeles, featuring large scale grills and spits in front of an large, welcoming open dining area, with grill masters diligently grilling tantalizing huge portions of various meats. We knew we had to make the drive up from SD, so we went for the Sunday BBQ recently for lunch. The place was packed and we were happy to have made our reservation in advance, even though we didn't see people waiting very long for a table. The staff was bustling and quickly moving to serve the various amazing looking food to its customers, and there were many instances of Saganaki cheese being set aflame with the exclamation of "Opa!" along with it. For apps, we tried the beet dip (I couldn't stop eating this!), flaming saganaki cheese, horiatki (Greek) salad, tiropta (savory cheese pie). For mains, we had the roasted pork Kontosoulvi (which was the best we've had outside of NY or Greece,) it's basically chunks of seasoned skewered roasted pork, chopped on to manageable pieces. So good that we ended up getting two orders! Also tried the loukaniko (citrus and wine seasoned Greek sausage), which was good. We also ordered the pastitsio AND the moussaka. They both had similar flavor profiles but I preferred the moussaka only because I enjoy eggplant and veggies in the casserole (versus pasta, as in pastitsio) but both were quite good. During the meal, my spouse went to speak to the grill master at the front to give his compliments as it turned out, it was the owner, Dimitri, working his magic on the grill. He was very personable, engaging and he enjoyed talking to him. It was such an enjoyable experience having Sunday brunch at Taverna At The Mar Vista and we look forward to returning. A must visit in LA!

Taverna has quickly become our absolute favorite restaurant in the area — and for good reason! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a staff that is incredibly helpful, welcoming, and genuinely fun to be around - our two favorite servers are Zach and Jessica. They make you feel like part of the family every single time. And the food? Absolutely delicious. We can't say enough good things about it, but if you go, you have to try the chicken souvlaki — it’s our go-to dish! Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with flavor. Taverna has truly become our home away from home. We find ourselves coming back almost every week because we simply can't get enough. If you're looking for amazing food served by people who clearly love what they do, Taverna is the place to be.

Super chill spot with fantastic food! If you want to eat Greek, this is the place! Really friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great food and one of the best desserts I've ever had!

The food was absolutely incredible, but unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by the extremely rude behavior of the hostess working yesterday. It’s disappointing that such great food is paired with such a poor customer service from this specific employee, as it makes me reluctant to return.

My husband and I always come here for Sunday brunch after the farmers market. We never make a reservation, but if you get there at 11 you can usually get a table. The BBQ is delicious, there is always fun music playing, and all of the staff is so nice and attentive. We especially love our usual servers Michael and Brianna! It has become our Sunday ritual :)

The Greek dishes, which were close to authentic, were delicious and satisfying. Unfortunately, the rice pudding on the dessert menu was disappointing, as was the cappuccino. However, overall, we were pleased with both the food and the service. We’ll definitely come back again.

The food and the service it's unbelievable!!! you must try the soups special, the abgolemono!!

I decided to have a late lunch, dinner with a friend at Taverna located in Mar Vista, a truly unique and Greek dining experience that has taken off here on the Westside. Ownership and staff are professional and first rate in everyway and our server today was Jessica who was outstanding. Located at 12249 Venice Blvd, the restaurant has a cozy and rustic vibe that is inviting. We both had the Kotosoupa which is a Chicken Lemon order that is very hearty. Each bowl was $12. I had the Half Chicken with roasted potatoes ($32) and my guest had the one half rack of Lamb Chops, four in all with garlic flavored French Fries ($42). I was comped an Ice Tea, and we were offered on the house some Greek cookies which were fresh and homemade! Two were white powdered while the other two were in a brown nut texture. The total bill was $107.30 and a $20 Tip for great service. Taverna has hit its stride and has become a social media giant of sorts with Sunday evening, live Greek music as well as BBQ lamb on Sundays for lunch. Taverna at Mar Vista should be on everyone's mind if on the Westside and in particular in Venice, Culver City or Mar Vista for a spectacular meal unique from most. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Taverna is one of my Top 5 preferences on the Westside!

We got attracted before and after farmer's market and decided to try it out before heading back. The grillers are greeting everyone who happens to stop by to look at the skewers. It is hard not to because the look and the smell are just to deadly. We entered without knowing it was right after it was open and we got a nice table. Brianna, who served us, is excellent. She has this kind of calm and peaceful manner that makes us believe everything she recommends. And she is nice enough to remind me the fire show next table is about to start. We took her recommendation to try the juicy octopus and it was really good. The rest of the dishes are as good, but I would like the BBQ to be warmer because it was on the colder side when it was served. When we step out, the line is already long. We are glad we came in at the right time, right before 12pm when it gets busy. The atmosphere is great, the decor is great, the service is great, the food is great, the BBQ machine is impressive and the overall experience is awesome.

I went a couple Sundays ago and I am so happy I did. Sunday they have their BBQ going and it is DELICIOUS. We didn't know that this place gets so booked on Sundays but we got lucky. We had to leave within an hour and a half but that was plenty of time. The vibe is perfect for a nice Sunday morning lunch with friends. The staff is all so friendly and welcoming. They really are patient and make some amazing recommendations. We had the YOU DIP WE DIP, grilled octopus, and the Sunday bbq pretty much everything except the sausage. The chicken and the pork were so tender and flavorful. The potatoes were AMAZING. The perfect amount of lemon zest. My two year old loved them. The grilled veggies were delicious too. The octopus was cooked perfectly and our friends daughter devoured it. The dips were all so tasty and went so well with everything. If you are in the area definitely give this place a try on Sunday. Totally worth it. But you should make a reservation.

Unexpectedly delightful! Met up with friends for happy hour (goes until 6:30), it was bustling on a Friday afternoon/evening and looked trendy. I was expecting slightly elevated Mediterranean staples, instead was wowed with some dishes I'd never had before! We got the dako, which was a kind of a spin on bruschetta with a thick toasted bread soft from olive oil and the tomato and olive tapenade. Liked it so much we got a second order. Also got the taverna dip which was their version of hummus and pita. Finally, we got the atherina, which we expected to be fish eggs/roe fritters from the description of "fried smelt". Instead we got a basket of cute little deep fried fishies. I kept referring to them as protein fries, and will stick to that description - they were crunchy and salty mouthfuls served with a garlicky dip. They had a very mild not overpowering fish flavor, just a tasty tray to accompany your drinks. Definitely would get them again! They have a bunch of other fun things on their menu, including one skillet looking dish that had a big flame for fun theatrics theatrics. We got a few too many drinks, but all the ones I had were tasty. Ranked, liked the mikonos mule most, light and refreshing on a hot day. Then the sirens kiss, which is their spin on a greyhound, and finally the hibiscus margarita, which was good, but sweeter than I wanted in the moment. We also got their digestif drinks from the dessert menu - I recommend trying at least one especially if you haven't had a digestif before. They are sipping alcohols with strong flavors. We got the Klein mastiha which was minty botanicals, and the rakomelo which was heavy with the honey flavor, like a strong mead. Really enjoyed our experience and would recommend especially when looking to try some new dishes and drinks!

Overall: my personal experience was that this Greek restaurant was very average. Not sure what the Mediterranean scene is like on the West Side but there wasn't any one dish that stood out. Food: we ordered the flaming cheese dip, the eggplant dip, and the garlic bean dip. The cheese dip was a stronger stinkier cheese so the pungent flavor was enhanced. While very flashy it wasn't worth the hype. The other two dips were very unique with the bean dip being like a garlic hummus. The pita wasn't anything special nor enough. The spanokopita was very flakey as expected of phyllo. However, the filling was very flat in flavor and texture. I still think the dish itself was above average, but for the price I wasn't wowed. Lastly, we ordered the main entree fish that was well cooked but not well salted. Warning there were an exceptional number of bones. The fish itself was incredibly tender. The flavor of the fish was very nonexistent. Maybe the the flavor of the dips were a bit overwhelming such that the fish didn't feel sufficiently flavored. Ambience/Decor/Service: loved the service and the help that the waiter gave us. He was very quick, checked on us regularly, but still gave us enough space to talk. The interior design was incredibly open and spacious as expected of a Greek restaurant. The silverware and plating was indicative of this theme as well!

Had an amazing time for Happy Hour at Taverna! Can't believe I had never been here before. The Happy Hour deals were great - we took advantage of the delicious HH hibiscus margaritas... so good!! All of the food we tried was delicious - especially the dips platter. I also brought the lamb dish and octopus dish home with me for my partner and he absolutely loved each dish! The service was incredible - we sat at the bar and had a great time chatting with the bartender and owner. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was also delightful with a range of seating objects, Greek music playlist, and huge windows lighting up the restaurant. Will absolutely be returning to try more of their delicious menu and maybe hit Happy Hour again!

Literally one of my favorite restaurants in Mar Vista. I've been here for dinner and also brunch and it's still top tier to me. My latest visit, I came for brunch which I was excited to try. On Sundays, they have three different menu's you can choose from. The brunch menu, the breakfast menu and the barbecue menu. I HAD to try the barbecue menu since it's been a joy seeing the staff cook the meat outside and smelling the food while passing by. My friend and I started off with a mimosa. From the barbecue menu, we ordered the chicken, the tzatziki with pita and the Greek salad. The barbecue chicken was sooo amazing. It was juicy and grilled just right. All the food we had was delicious and everything was reasonably priced. Our waiter at the bar was amazing too and was great in all recommendations he had. The ambiance of the place is fun. I loved the open wall concept of seeing the hustle of the outside area and the restaurant is overall fun. I highly recommend!

I have been looking at this restaurant for a while and was very interested in going there, and I finally found the time to eat here. I went for Sunday brunch and here is my experience. Service: When we walked in, there was no one there to greet us and we actually waited for a while before anyone greeted us. We had to finally grab someone's attention for them to acknowledge us standing at the front. Once we were sat, it took a while for our server to come over to us and we actually were getting up to leave as they walked over to take our order. Our drinks took a long time and so did the food. The service wasn't good, BUT the bussers were amazing and were the only ones to check in on us and give us consistent service. I can't admit that once our server finally did come over he was really nice, but he definitely was not that busy and could have given us better service Food: we finally got our food in our drinks. I was happy to see it was good. I don't know I would say it was worth the wait but it was delicious. The portions were a bit small and that was annoying as we got the bottomless mimosas, but we made due. The standout was their hummus and their barbecue that they sometimes offer. Ambience: the restaurant is really beautiful. There's lots of light and plenty of seating but the ambience can't make up for the terrible service.

Visited during the happy hour with a friend and we both enjoyed the hibiscus margaritas in addition to an extremely friendly and welcoming waitstaff -- George and a woman behind the bar provided exceptional service! We arrived and had the option of sitting outside or inside and opted to sit at the bar as we were catching up after a workday. The menu was amazing and we ended up ordering a wide variety of items (photos included!) -- my favorites being the pita w/ an assortment of dips in addition to the fried small fish (cannot remember the name of them at the moment). As for the pricing, the happy hour deals were outstanding ($10 margs, food options under $10) and I will definitely be back!

I'm 100% Greek and came here with friends not expecting much. The moment I walked in, it was so fragrant! The menu authentic, the food flawless! Forget any other Greek Restaurant around LA, Valley or Malibu, not mentioning any names. The food here at Taverna is better than mine at home! I highly recommend and most definitely coming back!! Yassou Dimitri !!!!! I can't wait for our dinner entrees!!!!

As a Greek American, I can vouch for the quality and authenticity of Taverna at the Mar Vista. Everyone I bring there loves the food. LA has needed a good, full service, Greek restaurant since Sophie's and Papadakos' closed decades ago. Thrilled that Taverna is just 15 minutes away by car.

Love the Spicy wild Boar, and glazey Cerviche. Food is delicious here, and so many things to choose from on the menu . Portions are a bit small almost like a place to try small samples of food lol. I tried the soup specials, and it was delicious. Nice waiters and waitresses. Wonderful place to have dinner or lunch.

As an avid yelper, I am very accustomed to being pleasantly surprised by divine cooking at restaurants -- but Kiara at Taverna was maybe the best service I have ever experienced. To start, we walked into this beautiful breezy restaurant on a Tuesday where there was a large party taking most of the restaurant. Because of that, the wait staff were primarily serving them. Kiara, the hostess, pinch hit by taking our table. Due to the amount of people, I asked to sit outside and she gladly made it happen. Then, when we ordered our Appetizers (the mezza sample and octopus) she kindly helped me understand what each was (as I pulled up a Yelp picture lol!). When my bf asked if they had traditional ouzo (Greek alcohol), she double checked and changed the order with ease. Our food was phenomenal and beautiful. I would highly recommend this place.

Amazing service and food very tasty! Great vibes overall beautiful at night. Recommend!

It's been a few years since I've been at the Mar Vista. Now that it's Greek based I was looking forward to trying it. We started off with the appetizers of. Saganaki (flaming cheese) which was quite tasty but a bit on the small side. We also tried the Htapodi which was very good and tender. The Horiatiki salad was good and the quality of the veggies were excellent! For our taste the Pastitsio was way too dry and lacked moisture. The Kotopoulo Soulaki (chicken) had nice seasonings but the pieces was small pieces and were small and on the dry side. I know if I return again to get some other main dishes.

Probably my top neighborhood restaurant right now and I even had my birthday dinner here. Reservations are easy (and probably good to have on a weekend night) and can be made online. Everything I have tried is delicious; my favorites are the chicken skewer platter, octopus, and tzatziki. Medusa's Mallace (that's their spelling, not mine) is my absolute favorite cocktail- gin/lime/mastiha/basil. I have never found mastiha in the US before so I was especially excited. For dessert I usually order the components of an affogato (the vanilla ice cream ins not separately on the menu, but it does come on the side of some other desserts). Easy street parking.

Fun vibe, easy atmosphere very casual Amazing delicious food! Huge portions and well cooked Great service although felt a little rushed they put the dessert menu down while we were eating however super attentive and amazing. Best Greek food on the westside

Great food but the service was awful. Half of our food was served to another table. The people way to us received their appetizers before us...even though we were seated first, ordered first, and ordered the same thing. The "flaming cheese" that we were served sizzling. Our server was nice when we saw him. There's way too many restaurants in the area to try to return here. ‍

Great food. We go to Greece on vacation every year, and this place food tastes as good as Greece if not better. We glade to discover your restaurant will be back next month with my Greek Saloniki brother in law.

I came here on a whim one Friday night around 7/7:30pm with 4 people. We were seated pretty much immediately which I was pleasantly surprised by, as the restaurant was completely bustling. My table split everything and we were pleasantly surprised by how full we were at the end of the meal! We got the saganaki with extra pita and WOW the presentation for this not only was incredible (flaming cheese!!!!) but it was absolutely delicious. We got the gyros to split and they were also amazing. Everything was so fresh and came out quickly after ordering. I would gladly come back here again and am excited to try some of their cocktails and other menu offerings!

My instinct is to write only in superlatives since Taverna is the only Greek restaurant in and around the Westside. Honestly the food was good. No more than good it was great. The moussaka, sea bass , roasted chicken , eggplant and melted cheese were are very tasty. I'd eat them all again ! Some of the dip portions a bit on the small side but the portion of fried smelts was huge. Go figure!

So I have grown-up eating Greek food my mom grew up next to a Greek family. This is the best Greek I've ever had in my life. I'm from Southern California my boyfriend and I stumbled into this place tonight and was blown away. We got the saganaki (flaming cheese) best I've EVER had. Spanakopita was the best ever. Jessica was so sweet and awesome our food all came out in 10 minutes like this is like Michelin star level... also we got the lemon potato's and lemon chicken soup & baklava. I'm not ok I'll be back tomorrow

Went here on a Sunday with an ex. Oops. The bbq smoke was wafting all along Venice and grand view. We were summoned lol we ordered the chicken ($15ish) and lemon potatoes ($5ish). 10/10! We also ordered the hard kombucha (June shine $8). The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. The potatoes were tender and the lemon juice was a nice touch. Our server was friendly and did try to upsell us on the menu which I can't blame. Everything looked tempting! Would definitely would return without the ex. Don't quote me on prices but it was about $50 pre tip

Loved the ambiance of Taverna and the wait staff was very friendly. We ordered the You Dip We Dip sampler and loved all of the dips! The only downside was at the bottom of the pita plate there was a black hair which obviously was a bit unappetizing. We also ordered the Kotopoulo Souvlaki. The ends of the skewers had very overdone pieces of chicken but the middle pieces were good. The fries were best part - very well seasoned and crispy! For dessert we had the rice pudding which was very good as well.

I was so excited to visit this place , I drove 2 hours to get there and it was the worst customer service I ever experienced! left before I eat anything . Ruined my Sunday family launch!!!

Really quite good. We were 4 for dinner and I. Believe the bill came out to 70 each including tip and drinks. We ordered a lot to share including the grilled octopus, a dips sampler, the moussaka, and lots of pita... countless pita. Everything was good. One of my friends did not love the moussaka. The service was great. We had a smiley waiter...maybe a touch too smiley but otherwise a good time was had by all.

This place is DELICIOUS!! We decided to stop after smelling the delicious BBQ cooking out by the sidewalk. The spices and marinates used and the juiciness of the meat was amazing. Highly recommend! Will definitely be coming back. OPA!

Great spot for Greek and Mediterranean in Marina Del Rey. I sat at the bar and Vanessa was our bartender. She was super friendly and fun to talk to and more importantly was very knowledgeable about the food and cocktail menu. We got the last word cocktail which was very well balanced and beautifully presented. We also tried the octopus which was super tender and delicious! They have a great happy hour with some cheap bites drinks and 7 dollar beers on draft. Also Vanessa gave us a taste of this Greek spirit that I had never had before that really put the experience over the top! Vanessa gave excellent service and made the experience truly special which will definitely bring me back to taverna.

This spot embodies Greek culture with its lively atmosphere--a real party! Live music gets people dancing, and the food is delicious. It can get busy during brunch, so servers are occupied, but I'd definitely go back for more!

Atmosphere: I loved what they did with the space. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and a combo of seating at the bar, high tops, and regular tables. You can make a reservation on the Resy app, and it's a great place to go if you're looking for authentic Greek cuisine in a mid-century-modern setting. Service: Our server Zack was fantastic. He checked in on us just the right amount, made sure all of our orders were accurate, and even checked in with the kitchen to see what kind of animal's milk was used for the feta cheese. Great news, it's goats milk, so if you're lactose intolerant you can most likely have their feta cheese! I also like that they note which things on the menu are Gluten Free with a GF next to the item name. Salad: I ordered the Horiatiki salad ($18) because it sounded refreshing, and that was exactly what Zack said when I ordered. The Horiatiki has tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers, a lot of red onions (maybe a bit too many for a date), Kalamata olives (with pits in them, be careful!), imported Greek feta, olive oil, dried oregano, and capers. It was delicious and all of the vegetables tasted crisp and fresh. I also loved the goat feta cheese block on top - it crumbled perfectly and had the perfect flavor. Sides: If you're looking for something to share, I'd recommend he Fasolakia ($14) large braised beans in a tomato sauce over the Fava Pita Dip ($8) because the Fasolakia has both better flavor and texture.

Food was delicious we had a good time and the service was outstanding! I love Greek music but I could barely hear it to me sound little up and yassooou!

This place never disappoints me. Excellent food, great service! Delicious typical Greek food with a gourmet twist. Ambiance is fun, lively

You can cancel that trip to Greece right now and save yourself $3000.00. You are not going to find better food in Greece than at Taverna, I promise you. Well...I only had the Moussaka ($25.00) but it was way over the top incredible. Large filling portions although they are not all equal in size I saw from other people's plates. Beef, Eggplant, Potatoes--what more do you want in life? And I had a taste of the Vegan Moussaka--Incredible++. Vegans can dine here no problem. Washed it down with a bottle of Greek Beer actually made in Greece ($5) that was also great. Can you believe that a bottle of Greek Beer gets to LA for $5.00?! You try getting a one way plane ticket to Greece for $5.00--they must be well connected. Do you know how many Greek meals you can buy here for $3000.00 and you still want to travel to Greece?

I really, really want this place to succeed, but the last two times ive come in I've notice less and less people are here I tried Taverna for the first time during the spring and been back numerous times The first time it was so busy my companion and i had to wait - which no biggie - food looked good, service was on top of it, and i didnt mind the wait the food is amazing!!! i cannot stress this enough the chicken and lemon potatoes are the perfect flavor blend - straight dopamine the sea bass was very light and refreshing such a good main the deconstructed chicken kabob sandwich is super delicious, the tzasiki is a nice balance to their fries - which can be a bit salty - the fresh veggies and chicken skewers with the pita make for great build-your-owns the octopus was a decent light starter I wasnt the biggest fan of the lamb and orzo, or the musakah and the other pasta dish similar to the musakah their orange cake is VERY rich, but pairs well with the ice cream the kenafu like dessert is also very rich but is well balance they used to have a great happy hour menu but the last time i was in here it was very limited which was such a bummer. i wish they brought back their fuller happy hour menu ambiance is nice, open and light they play old greek movies and music and when you order the table side flaming cheese they really put on a show for the whole restaurant i really hope this place continues to thrive and get their patrons back because it was super sad seeing it go from a super busy restaurant to a dwindling one the last couple times i was in

Great food, ambience and service. Perfect easy place for dinner with friends. Can get a tad loud on weekend nights as it gets busy, but nothing too crazy. Chicken entree was delicious, dips were delicious, backlava was insane. Great spot!

One of three full service restaurants in "downtown" Mar Vista, and worth a visit if you're in the area and looking to try Greek food beyond your local gyro spot. We drop in for the happy hour deals, and then maybe stay for dinner. Great prices on drinks and appetizers, with a fairly lively after work atmosphere.

Wow! What an amazing gem in Mar Vista. The food is always exceptional. Try any of the dips and meats. The servers are also really friendly and great bartender. The vibes are very chill and low key.

Arrived at 1pm Ordered at 1:10pm Food arrived at 1:50pm Restaurant was largely empty, maybe 5 groups total. We had a clear view of the kitchen and there was zero sense of urgency. To make matters worse, the main chef took a break in the middle of brunch service and cooked up a large, good looking meal and ate it in the main dining room with us, slowly enjoying and watching videos on his phone haha. We understand if food takes longer if the place is packed but all 5 groups were just waiting there for our food. The space is beautiful and has so much potential, and this could probably be solved with some improved management of kitchen ops.

The restaurant is very nice inside . The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable, They have the best lemon potatoes and fries. The Greek salad and octopus are delicious. The restaurant use the best Greek olive oil and feta cheese. They offer Greek wines as well. The bartenders are very friendly and they know their alcohol. I asked for a black Manhattan and it was done perfectly. The location is convenient and plenty of parking on the street.

OPA OPA OPA. This is like the My Big Fat Greek Wedding of restaurants. The drinks are better than 90% of cocktail lounges, and the food is good enough to convince you you're in Athens or Santorini. The service from Kaki and friends is good enough to get you to sing Mama Mia or whatever other ABBA song makes you smile. To make a long story short, the Taverna rocks, and is just as good as Acomplice bar with the benefit you don't have to make a reservation or wait in line.

The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. The ambiance was cozy and inviting. The food was exceptional, with each dish bursting with flavor. We particularly enjoyed the Octopus and the Lamb Chops. We can't wait to return and try more of the menu.

The food and service was pretty (low) average not a place I am going to rush back to.

I've been by this place several times and it's always very full. Plus the space looks really nice and inviting. And then I checked the menu and saw that they served fried smelt. I instantly knew I'd be a fan as you have to have a lot of confidence to serve fried bait on the west side of LA. They not only serve it. The portion is very generous and delicious. We enjoyed the entire happy hour menu as well as several dishes off of the main menu for three of us . Everything was freshand very good. The staff were super friendly and so is the owner. whom happens to be there at the bar right next to us as we were enjoying our meal. The only critique would be the slight heavy-handed this with the seasonings for the baked pasta dish ( which I can't pronounce or spell), which was also carried through to the baklava dessert, which hada similar set of seasoning profile. I think whoever is cooking their hand is a little bit heavy and it could use some adjustments so we could taste the other flavors. Especially with baklava, the toasted nuts should stand out, but they were a little muted because of the seasoning. Bottom line 3 full size men and we ate like Kings for far less than we expected. This included desserts and some drink's. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back as they continue to evolve their menu. Thank you for the wonderful meal !

This place nickle and dimes you, hardcore. 4% UP CHARGE if you're paying with a credit card. WILD. Extra $2 for veggies with any of the dips (which they don't disclose). Pork skewer entree dry AF. Nice venue. Food was like a 7.2/10.

Loved this Greek gem! Was in the area and stopped by for a late lunch, early dinner. I was there on a Sunday, which was perfect! I've been to Santorini before and one of the best things in Santorini is there Greek salads. This Greek salad was possibly the closest to a salad back in Greece! The ingredients were fresh and seasoned perfectly. We also ordered the bbq chicken and it was very juicy and flavorful. Can't wait to go back for more!

Been twice now and the place keeps impressing. Called in the AM to make a reservation for Sunday evening. Got seated at a ambiance-y table outside on the patio with dim lighting. Highly recommend the lavraki -- whole sea bass. It's A+. Before I ordered it I wondered whether the bones would be annoying but I'm glad I went for it because they slide right off :) Service was kind and attentive, which helped as we were in a rush to get to the airport afterwards.

Awesome lunch! What a fun and delicious spot. I love Greek food so I couldn't be happier for this option in our neighborhood. Super lively today. We stopped by during the street festival on Venice Blvd. It was raging. The service was so incredible. Everyone was super nice and working hard. The light lunch we had was excellent, the flaming (tableside!) cheese with soft pita was a star. Yay! I am happy to go back soon and try lots of things from the menu. Loved it.

Taverna is very much a run of the mill American Greek joint that serves up your average Greek fare. Our meal started off with stale pita, a pretty unfortunate faux pas. The chicken souvlaki had great char but was dry and toughen, but came with great fries. If you're looking for better than average Greek, make the trip out to Greekmans in Silver Lake.