Top 6: Philadelphia Mediterranean spots - Part 3

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Top 6: Philadelphia Mediterranean spots - Part 3
Jessica Boyington checks out two menus in Philadelphia, both with influences from Greece.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In this week's Top 6, Jessica Boyington visits the final two Mediterranean restaurants that will make you say "Opa!" She checks out two menus in Philadelphia, both with influences from Greece.

ESTIA

Estia is the obvious Center City choice for an authentic Greek experience in a tavern setting. Ask for Saki, as he's been serving Estia diners for 18 years and knows how to guide you around the large menu. He will surely tell you to get the Saganaki, a cheese flambéed tableside, and their famous Greek salad, with tomatoes that taste like candy. Spring for the lamb chops if you still have an appetite.

What I loved:

-Greek Salad

-Zucchini and Eggplant Chips

-Lobster Linguini

-Espresso Martini

-Saganaki

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ALMYRA

For a modern Greek dinner and a little bit more, make a reservation (in advance if you can) for Almyra. Come dressed to impress for the lively bar scene and vibe with a DJ on Friday and Saturday during dinner. The Mykonos party atmosphere is perfect for a date night or a celebration with a group, and the menu of seafood, spreads, salads, and kebobs caters to all palates.

What I loved:

-Shrimp Kadaifi

-Chilean Sea Bass

-Filet Mignon Kebob

-The Moura (a strawberry rum infused cocktail with an entire bottle of Moet floating inside it)

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