Maria's Mediterranean Menu
Welcome to Maria's Mediterranean, a hidden gem nestled in Bayside, NY, where the essence of Mediterranean cuisine comes alive through a delightful array of seafood dishes. At Maria's Mediterranean, the warmth of a women-owned establishment is complemented by an inviting atmosphere—a blend of casual dining with a classy touch.
The menu showcases traditional Greek spreads, allowing you to indulge in flavors such as rich hummus and roasted melitzanosalata, each served with freshly fried pita chips. For those with a sweet tooth, the desserts are a must-try—especially the decadent baklava and luscious lemon pie.
- Vegan and vegetarian options abound
- Outdoor and heated seating available
- Family-friendly with a dedicated kids' menu
- Catering and takeout services offered
Every bite reflects careful craftsmanship, making Maria's Mediterranean a perfect stop for lunch or dinner with family and friends.
Traditional Greek Spreads
Dips and Chips
All 6 of our traditional spreads served with freshly fried pita chips.
Dips and Chips Sampler
Your choice of 3 spreads with freshly fried pita chips.
Hummus
Chickpeas, onions, tahini, and roasted red peppers. Gluten-free and vegan.
Melitzanosalata
Roasted eggplant, red peppers, garlic, and olive oil. Gluten-free and vegan.
Pikilia
All 6 of our traditional spreads served with grilled pita.
Pikilia Sampler
Skordalia
Pureed potatoes, garlic, and walnuts. Gluten-free and vegan.
Taramosalata
Traditional Greek whipped fish roe spread.
Tirokafteri
Feta pureed with chargrilled jalapenos and olive oil. Gluten-free.
Tzatziki
Yogurt, cucumber, and garlic. Gluten-free.
Beets Salad
Boiled beets soaked in oil and vinegar over a bed of romaine. Gluten-free and vegan.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with scallions. Dill, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions. Topped with feta, pepperoncini, and dolmades. Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Horiatiki Salad
Greek "Village" salad - chopped tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, and onions. Topped with feta, dolmades, and pepperoncini. Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Maria's Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrot, celery, and roasted red pepper. Gluten-free and vegan.
Maria's Salad with Beets
Shredded cabbage, carrot, celery, and roasted red peppers. Topped with beets. Gluten-free and vegan.
Prasini Salad
Traditional Greek "green" salad- chopped romaine, scallions, and dill. Topped with crumbled feta. Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Mediterranean Bean Salad
Mixed Green
Spring Greens, cranberries & Feta topped with balsamic vinaigrette
Dolmades
Grape Leaves stuffed with rice & herbs
Seafood Salad
Medley of shrimp, octopus, calamari & beans served over romaine lettuce
Side Greek Salad
Salads
Soups
Avgolemono Soup
Chicken lemon and orzo soup with vegetables.
Lentil Soup
Vegan and gluten-free.
Calamari
Squid.
Crab Cake
Lump crab meat and vegetables.
Feta Saganaki
Feta battered, sesame coated, and pan-fried. Served over baby arugula, cranberries and honey drizzled on top.
Gigantes
Giant baked beans in light tomato sauce. Gluten-free and vegan.
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled zucchini, asparagus, red peppers, and Chinese eggplant. Large also comes with portobello mushroom.
Keftedes
Fried meatballs. Mix pork, beef, and lamb.
Kolokithakia
Pan-fried zucchini chips served with yogurt and garlic sauce. Vegetarian.
Mussels Greco
Mussels in homemade marinara with a splash of ouzo and feta. Gluten-free.
Octopus
Grilled octopus on a bed of baby arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and topped with balsamic glaze.
Saganaki
Pan-fried kefalograviera cheese. Vegetarian.
Shrimp Souvlaki
Marinated chargrilled shrimp souvlaki. Gluten-free.
Spanakopita
Traditional Greek spinach pie. Vegetarian.
Spitiko Loukaniko
Homemade sausage, chargrilled, gluten-free.
Stuffed Clams
Clams stuffed with crab meat and vegetables.
Stuffed Portobello
Portobello mushroom stuffed with spinach and feta. Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Haloumi
Grilled goat cheese served on pita and tomato
Maria's Oyster
Broiled Oysters topped with fresh sauteed spinach & parmesan cream sauce
Hot Appetizers
Meat Entrees
Grilled Chicken
Marinated grilled chicken breast. Gluten-free if you ask for no pita
Lamb Souvlaki
Pork cubed, skewered with peppers and onions. Chargrilled. Gluten-free.
Pork Chops
Marinated pork chops chargrilled. Gluten-free.
Rib-Eye Steak
USDA prime cut. Gluten-free.
Stuffed Chicken
Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and feta topped with beurre blanc sauce (light cream sauce). Gluten-free.
Small Meat Platter
Homemade sausage (Sweet or spicy), traditional & chicken bifteki, grilled chicken breast & pork souvlaki
Baby Lamb Chops
Beef Souvlaki
Flank Steak Skewer
Bifteki
Traditional Greek Meat patty includes pork, lamb & beef
Chicken Bifteki
Ground chicken patties with Greek herbs and spices. Chargrilled.
Chicken Souvlaki
Greek Chicken
Grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed tomatoes, onions, peppers, and olives topped with feta and served over hilopytes (Greek egg noodles).
Kotobacon
Marinated chicken breast, cubed wrapped in bacon and skewered. Chargrilled. Gluten-free.
Pork Souvlaki
Pork cubed, skewered with peppers and onions. Chargrilled. Gluten-free.
Large Meat Platter
Homemade sausage, traditional and chicken bifteki, grilled chicken breast and pork souvlaki
Branzino
Filet of Sole
Topped with parsley beurre blanc (light cream sauce). Gluten-free.
Garides Saganaki
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with fresh tomatoes and feta. Gluten-free.
Salmon
Topped in light lemon butter sauce. Gluten-free.
Scallops
Topped in light lemon butter sauce. Gluten-free.
Shrimp
Grilled or Fried (only grilled option is gluten free)
Shrimp & Scallops
Topped in scampi sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Stuffed Fillet of Flounder
Flounder filet stuffed with spinach and feta and topped with buerre blanc (light cream sauce). Gluten-free.
Swordfish Souvlaki
Marinated cubed swordfish skewered with peppers and onions. Chargrilled, gluten-free.
Swordfish Steak
Topped in scallion buerre blanc (light cream sauce).
Sardines
Whole sardines grilled or fried
Fried Whitings
Whole whitings floured and pan fried
Seafood Entrees
Greek Specialties
Mousaka
Layered casserole with potatoes, eggplant, and ground beef topped with bechamel.
Pastichio
Pasta and ground beef casserole topped with bechamel sauce.
Lamb Shank
Slow cooked lamb shank served with orzo in a light tomato base
Vegetarian Mousaka
Layered casserole with potatoes, eggplant, and ground beef topped with bechamel.
Kokkinisto
Boneless short rib stew
Horta
Steamed chickory topped with olive oil and lemon juice.
Fresh Cut Fries
Served with oregano and feta.
Lemon Potatoes
Oven-baked potatoes in lemon and herbs.
Steamed Vegetables
Organic broccoli, cauliflower, yellow and orange carrot. Served with latholemono (olive oil and lemon juice).
Vegetable Rice
Carrots, peas, and corn sauteed with onion mixed with white rice.
White Rice
Sides
Desserts
Ekmek
Layers of shredded kataifi (fillo), semolina custard, fresh whip cream and topped with toasted almonds.
Lemon Pie Slice
Thick lemon custard pie in fresh Graham cracker crust.
Chocolate Moose Pie
Decadent chocolate Moose Pie with fresh oreo crust
Baklava
Blueberry Baklava
Can of Soda
Bottled Water
Zagori
Big flat water.
Souroti
Sparkling water.
Pelligrino
Water.
Drinks
Kids Menu
Kids Pork Souvlaki
Single Pork skewer served with fresh cut fries
Pita Pizza
Chicken Fingers
served with Fresh cut fries
Kids Chicken Souvlaki
Single skewer with fresh cut fries
Hamburger
served with fresh cut fries
Cheeseburger
served with fresh cut fries
Kids Fried Shrimp
served with fresh cut fries
Pasta
with marinara or butter & parmesan
