"Swim" to this "elegant Greek" seafooder in the Golden Triangle "that can rival any in Athens" with its "beautifully done" fish and tasty meze in a "bright", airy room that will "impress a business associate"; although it "can get expensive", there's a "steal" of a three-course lunch, a pre-theater prix fixe and "free cheese and olives at the bar" that expresses its Hellenic hospitality.
This is my kind of restaurant: It's always lively and full of diners, but never gets so loud that you can't easily converse. The pretty dining room feels inviting, with gleaming red oak floors, grand displays of fresh fish on ice, and huge bowls of olives and fruit, and the sound of Greek music playing in the background. And the food is just superb. No sooner are you seated than a waiter brings...
Kellari Taverna Restaurant Review:
If your thoughts of Greek dining include vignettes of “Zorba the Greek” or “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” you’ll be surprised by the tony interior and service at this downtown Greek restaurant. Suited staff present wines and show off the seafood display. The accomplished cooking takes in immense lobsters, and the chef’s roast chicken infused with feta is almost boneless and nearly fork-tender....
K Street tête-a-têtes abound at elegant Greek haven off Farragut Square. Mirrored portals, rustic wood and striped red brown silk cushions. Broad blonde plank wood floors, faux white candle chandeliers, barrels of red wine behind draped cream curtains. Char-grilled octopus and market fresh fish sold whole on your plate. Atypically authentic Greek island cuisine, godly tzatziki and ambrosia...