Yalos is a Greek taverna in Island Park, with a menu built around pikilia spreads, a raw bar, mezedes and whole fish from the sea. Diners praise the lamb chops, zucchini chips and baklava cheesecake, along with warm pita and dips, attentive service and a beautiful, celebratory room. It serves brunch and happy hour.
Menu
Pikilia
Pikilia spreads
$8.00 each
Greek spreads served with warm pita, select three for $22.00 (as published)
Tzatziki $8.00
Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill
Htipiti - Spicy Feta Dip $8.00
roasted red pepper, feta, chili
Melitzanosalata $8.00
smoked eggplant, olive oil, herbs
Taramosalata $8.00
whipped fish roe, lemon, olive oil
Skordalia $8.00
garlic potato purée, extra virgin olive oil
Hummus $8.00
garlic, lemon, tahini, herbs
Raw Bar
Raw Oysters (Half Dozen) $24.00
daily selection, cocktail, mignonette
Shrimp Cocktail $22.00
chilled jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce
Lavraki Ceviche $24.00
fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil, berry sauce
Tuna Sashimi $21.00
olive oil, crushed pistachio, sea salt, citrus
Spicy Tuna Tartare $23.00
avocado, sesame, citrus soy
The Coast is Calling Tower $100.00
chef's selection of premium raw seafood
Mezedes
Zucchini & Eggplant Chips $23.00
lightly fried, tzatziki
Dolmadakia $14.00
stuffed grape leaves with Greek yogurt
Phyllo Feta $17.00
pan seared, honey, sesame
Grilled Haloumi $18.00
served with mixed green salad
Zucchini Croquettes (4) $19.00
herbs, feta, scallion, dill, tzatziki
Village Spinach Pie $16.00
a homemade traditional recipe passed down for generations
Cheese Saganaki $18.00
kefalograviera, lemon, oregano
Shrimp Saganaki $24.00
sautéed shrimp, San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, herbs, Greek feta
Ouzo Mussels $24.00
fennel, herbs, white sauce
Charcoal Grilled Octopus $28.00
Santorini fava, capers, red onion, olive oil
Baked Clams (8pc) $24.00
nduja, herbs, garlic, breadcrumbs
Crab Cake $28.00
jumbo lump crab, herb aioli
Rock Shrimp Tempura $24.00
sweet spicy aioli
Grilled Shrimp $24.00
lemon, olive oil, herbs
Fried or Grilled Calamari $21.00
crispy, lemon, marinara or grilled with ladolemono
Mini Chicken Skewers $21.00
2 pcs, served with Tzatziki sauce
Loukaniko $19.00
charcoal grilled leek sausage
Salates
Horiatiki - Traditional Greek $24.00
tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onions, EVOO, herbs, olives, feta
Dakos $21.00
Traditional Cretan meze, twice-baked barley rusk (paximadi) grated fresh tomatoes, crumbled feta, EVOO, capers
Marouli $21.00
crisp romaine, feta house dressing, scallions & dill
Arugula $24.00
citrus vinaigrette, beets & goat cheese
Pasta
Squid Ink Pasta $36.00
clams, shrimp, mussels, herb bisque sauce, white wine
Lobster Pasta for Two $76.00
bucatini pasta, spicy saffron bisque sauce
Spicy Burrata Rigatoni $28.00
tomato, chili, creamy burrata
From the Sea, Whole Fish
Whole Fish
Market Selection, simply grilled, finished with ladolemono (lemon olive oil). Priced by weight (as published)
Lavraki (Mediterranean Sea Bass) $38.00
Tsipoura (Royal Dorade) $39.00
Red Snapper
mp (market price, as published)
Pink Snapper
mp (market price, as published)
Black Seabass
mp (market price, as published)
Langoustine
mp (market price, as published)
King Prawns
mp (market price, as published)
From the Sea, Entrees
Sea Scallops $44.00
cauliflower puree, citrus beurre blanc
Grilled Salmon $38.00
lemon, olive oil, herbs, grilled vegetables
Aegean Tuna
mp (market price, as published), flame-seared, lemon, capers, fresh herbs, EVOO, broccolini
From the Land
Ribeye $58.00
16oz, Greek lemon potatoes
Half Roasted Lemon Chicken $32.00
half chicken, Greek lemon potatoes
Wagyu Burger $24.00
cave aged cheddar, onion jam, brioche, herb fries
Lamb Chops $49.00
Greek lemon potatoes
Iberico Pork Chop $42.00
Greek lemon potatoes, scarpariello jus
Sub potatoes for vegetables on any entree $4.00
as published ("+4")
Sides
Horta $14.00
wild greens, olive oil, lemon (all Sides published at 14)
Lemon Potatoes $14.00
roasted, oregano, garlic
Pantzaria $14.00
beets, red wine vinaigrette, garlic, EVOO
Greek Fries $14.00
feta, oregano
Broccolini $14.00
olive oil, sea salt
Grilled Vegetables $14.00
seasonal selection
Brunch, Eggs & Breakfast
YALOS Breakfast $22.00
Two eggs any style, Greek Loukaniko, home fries
Greek Omelet $22.00
Spinach, feta, tomato, peppers, onions, loukaniko, home fries
Croque Madame $26.00
Brioche, smoked cheddar, ham, béchamel, egg yolk
Kayana $21.00
3 Eggs with vine-ripened tomato, barrel-aged feta and wild Greek mountain oregano, served with grilled pita
Eggs Benedict Your Way
$21.00–$23.00
Choice of smoked salmon (23), bacon (22) or sautéed spinach (21) with poached eggs, dill hollandaise sauce, and homefries (prices as published)
Brunch, On the Sweet Side
Greek Yogurt Pancakes $21.00
Whipped Greek yogurt batter, honey butter & crushed pistachio dust
Galaktoboureko Waffles $22.00
Custard cream, citrus syrup, fresh berries, cacao powder, powdered sugar
Yaourti Bowl $16.00
Thick, strained Greek yogurt, wild thyme, Greek honey, walnuts & seasonal fruit
Baklava Pancakes $22.00
Honey walnut pancakes, cinnamon butter, crushed baklava
Tsoureki French Toast $24.00
Thick-cut tsoureki (traditional greek sweet bread), vanilla custard, cinnamon, berries, maple syrup
Brunch, Sandwiches & Entrees
Lobster Roll Aegean Style $32.00
Lemon aioli, dill, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, scallions, toasted brioche, served with side salad
Greek Avocado Toast $22.00
Grilled sourdough, soft boiled eggs, smashed avocado, radish, lemon, feta, scallions
Steak & Eggs $32.00
8oz prime flat iron, 2 fried eggs, home fries
Bottomless Brunch $35.00
2 hours of unlimited bloodies & mimosas
Happy Hour & Bar
Village Board $25.00
kefalograviera, loukaniko, paximadi, mixed olives & tomatoes
Corfu Board $25.00
Haloumi, burrata, prosciutto, bread, hummus, grapes & dolmades
Assorted Greek Dips $15.00
Chefs selection of today's special (3)
Phyllo Feta $15.00
pan seared, honey, sesame
Zucchini & Eggplant Chips $15.00
lightly fried, tzatziki
Dolmadakia $14.00
stuffed grape leaves with Greek yogurt
Zucchini Croquettes (4) $15.00
herbs, feta, scallion, dill, tzatziki
Village Spinach Pie $15.00
a homemade traditional recipe passed down for generations
Fried Calamari $15.00
crispy, lemon, marinara
Rock Shrimp Tempura $15.00
sweet spicy aioli
Chicken Skewers $15.00
2 pcs, served with Tzatziki sauce
Wagyu Burger $24.00
cave aged cheddar, onion jam, brioche, herb fries
Loukaniko $19.00
charcoal grilled leek sausage
Ouzo Mussels $15.00
fennel, herbs, white sauce
Oysters $1.00
published on the happy hour menu as "$1 oysters"
