| Cuisine type | Greek | |
| Price range | $31 to $50 | |
| Neighborhood | Downtown |
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| Cuisines | Greek, Mediterranean |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +1 408 279 4225 |
| Website | nemeagreektaverna.com |
| Dress code | Business Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Felipe Sanhez |
| Location | 96 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 |
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| Taramosalata | puree of smoked carp roe | |
| Melitzanosalata | roasted eggplant and herbs | |
| Tzatziki | Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill | |
| Tzatziki | red pepper, feta cheese, garlic & olive oil | |
| Pikilia | sampler of all four salads |
| Feta | imported Greek feta, mixed olives, extra virgin olive oil & oregano | |
| Saganaki | pan fried kefalograviera cheese, brandy, lemon | |
| Spanakopita | baked phyllo stuffed with spinach, leeks, feta cheese & herbs | |
| Dolmathes | grape leaves stuffed with rice, mint, dill, tomatoes, olive oil & lemon | |
| Octapodi | charcoal broiled sushi grade octopus with citrus, oregano & olive oil | |
| Mapakia | Brussels sprouts with dates, shallots, capers & parmesan cheese | |
| Marithes Tiganites | lightly fried smelts served with skordalia | |
| Kalamarakia | crispy calamari served with spicy aioli | |
| Biftekia | grilled lamb meatballs over citrus pepper compote & basil | |
| Plevrakia | lamb riblets finished on our mesquite grill with lemon oregano emulsion | |
| Piperies me Haloumi | Roasted Anaheim Peppers with Haloumi Cheese |
| Avgolemono Soup | fresh egg lemon fumet with organic chicken and rice | |
| Nemea Salata | mixed greens with dates, oranges, Manouri cheese &spiced, glazed walnuts | |
| Baby Beets | oranges, candied walnuts & goat cheese in mustard vinaigrette | |
| Horiatiki | grilled chicken, vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onion, oregano, olives & feta cheese | |
| Octapodi Salata | braised octopus, Greek peppers, frisse & red wine vinaigrette |
| Mousaka | layered oven casserole of lamb, eggplant, potato & béchamel sauce | |
| Pastitsio | baked casserole of pasta, ground beef & béchamel sauce | |
| Veggie Sandwich | marinated grilled vegetables, feta, spicy yogurt, focaccia | |
| Lamb Sandwich | roasted lamb tenderloin, tzatziki, bell peppers and tomatoes rolled in house made pita bread, fries | |
| Chicken Gyro | tzatziki, arugula, tomatoes, house made pita, Greek salad | |
| Lamb Burger | 12 oz. ground lamb, bell peppers, chipotle sauce on focaccia bread, Greek fries | |
| Open Face Grilled Ahi Tuna Sandwich | served over home made pita bread with skordalia and arugula salad | |
| Lahaniko Flatbread | arugula pesto, with Greek cheeses, tomatoes, olives & oregano | |
| Nemea Flatbread | Greek sausage, caramelized onions, feta cheese & wilted arugula | |
| Kotopoulo Pita | traditional phyllo pie of chicken breast, mushrooms, spinach and feta cheese, Greek salad | |
| Paidakia | (2) mesquite grilled rib cut lamb chops with braised greens, Nemea potatoes & lemon vinaigrette | |
| Lipero | Mahi Mahi - Israeli cous cous - roasted eggplant - sun dried tomato dressing | |
| Kotopoulo Souvlaki | chicken breast, eggplant, onions, orzo with watercress salad | |
| Moschari Souvlaki | filet of beef with mushrooms, onions roasted potatoes and yogurt cucumber dressing | |
| Brizola Hirini | grilled double cut pork chop, bacon, olive, potato puree, fig chutney, & jus | |
| Lahaniko Risotto | Asparagus - spinach - peas - cherry tomatoes - Parmesan cheese - Vegetable broth | |
| Solomos | grilled filet of organic salmon over lentil ragout, roasted vegetables & oregano pesto | |
| Pilafi me Garides | U10 Prawns - Asparagus - Spinach - Peas - Cherry Tomato - Parmesan - Vegetable Broth | |
| Arni Kokinisto | aromatic braised lamb shank over orzo pilafi and Myzithra cheese |
| Horta | ||
| Nemea roasted potatoes | ||
| Orzo pilafi | ||
| Grilled asparagus | ||
| Greek fries |
| Taramosalata | smoked puree of fish roe | |
| Melitzanosalata | roasted eggplant and herbs | |
| Tzatziki | Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic & dill | |
| Tirokafteri | red pepper, feta, garlic & olive oil | |
| Pikilia | sampler of all four salads |
| Feta | imported Greek feta, mixed olives, extra virgin olive oil & oregano | |
| Piperies me Haloumi | Roasted Anaheim Peppers with Haloumi Cheese | |
| Kolokithokeftethes | Zucchini cakes - spicy yogurt - cucumber salad - roasted pepper tzatziki | |
| Saganaki | pan fried kefalograviera cheese, brandy, lemon | |
| Spanakopita | baked phyllo stuffed with spinach, leeks, feta cheese & herbs | |
| Dolmathes | grape leaves stuffed with rice, mint, dill, tomatoes, olive oil & lemon | |
| Octapodi | charcoal broiled sushi grade octopus with citrus, oregano & olive oil | |
| Mapakia | Brussels sprouts with dates, shallots, capers & parmesan cheese | |
| Marithes Tiganites | lightly fried smelts served with skordalia | |
| Kalamarakia | crispy calamari served with spicy aioli | |
| Biftekia | grilled lamb meatballs over citrus pepper compote & basil | |
| Plevrakia | lamb riblets finished on the mesquite grill with lemon oregano emulsion | |
| Lahaniko Flatbread | arugula pesto, Greek cheeses, tomatoes and olives | |
| Nemea Flatbread | sausage, caramelized onions, feta cheese, arugula | |
| Garides Saganaki | tiger prawns, citrus pepper compote, feta cheese | |
| Nemea Tower | roasted eggplant, manouri cheese, tomatoe plaki sauce, egg |
| Avgolemono Soup | fresh egg lemon fumet with organic chicken breast and rice | |
| Nemea Salata | mixed greens with dates, oranges, Manouri cheese &spiced, glazed walnuts | |
| Baby Beets | oranges, candied walnuts & goats cheese in mustard vinaigrette | |
| Horiatiki | vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, oregano, olives & feta cheese | |
| Octapodi Salata | braised octopus, peppers, frisse & red wine vinaigrette |
| Mousaka | layered oven casserole of lamb, eggplant, potato & béchamel sauce | |
| Pastitsio | baked casserole of pasta, ground beef & béchamel sauce | |
| Lahaniko Risotto | Asparagus - spinach - peas - cherry tomato - Parmesan- vegetable broth | |
| Pilafi me Garides | U10 Prawns - Asparagus - Spinach - Peas - Cherry Tomato - Parmesan - Vegetable Broth | |
| Kotopoulo Souvlas | oven roasted chicken, lemon, fingerlings, grilled asparagus, watercress | |
| Lavraki | Mediterranean bass, mesquite, braised greens, roasted potatoes, lemon vinaigrette | |
| Lipero | Mahi Mahi - Israeli Couscous - Roasted Eggplant - Sundried Tomato Dressin | |
| Solomos | grilled filet of organic salmon over lentil ragout, roasted vegetables & oregano pesto | |
| Ktenia | pan-fried day boat scallops, wild mushrooms, risotto | |
| Brizola Hirini | grilled double cut pork chop, bacon, olive, potato puree, fig chutney, & jus | |
| Paidakia | (3) mesquite grilled rib cut lamb chops with braised greens, Nemea potatoes & lemon vinaigrette | |
| Riby Eye Steak | grilled, dry-aged bone-in prime rib eye steak, horta, Nemea potatoes | |
| Moschari Souvlaki | filet of beef with mushrooms, onions, Nemea potatoes and yogurt dressing | |
| Arni Souvlaki | lamb tenderloins, bell peppers, onions, wild rice orzo, lemon vinaigrette | |
| Arni Kokinisto | aromatic braised lamb shank over orzo pilafi and Myzithra cheese |
| Horta | ||
| Nemea roasted potatoes | ||
| Orzo pilafi | ||
| Grilled asparagus | ||
| Greek fries |
| Sokolatina | warm dark chocolate flourless cake with chocolate mousse, honey cream, and Kahlua Dutch almond ice cream | |
| Baklavas | Greek layered phyllo with toasted walnuts house made syrup and fig ice cream | |
| Galactoboureko | semolina custard rolled in phyllo with orange marmalade and pistachio ice cream | |
| Nemea Panna Cotta | Kaffir Yogurt Panna Cotta with wild berry compote | |
| Loukoumathes | traditional Greek beignets with fudge and honey syrup | |
| Yogurt Sorbet | blood orange granite and ouzo syrup | |
| Nemea Special | a tasting of baklava and galactoboureko with ouzo sorbet and honey ice cream | |
| Strawberry Apple Cobbler | with vanilla bean ice cream | |
| Imported Greek Yogurt and Honey | Greek yogurt drizzled with Attiki honey toasted nuts |
| Sigalas - Vinsanto 2003, glass | ||
| Avantis - Muscat NV, glass | ||
| Ch. Grand Jauga - 2007, glass | ||
| Sandeman's - 20 year old Tawny, glass | ||
| Coffee | ||
| Espresso | ||
| Cappuccino | ||
| Greek Coffee | stone ground and brewed in a traditional briki served with (no sugar) sketo, (med sugar) metrio, or (sweet) glyko | |
| Assorted selection of Steven Smith organic teas | ||
| Frappe | classic Greek ice coffee | |
| Espresso Martini |
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