The stunning restaurant, which is the first of its kind in the
city, will transport guests to the Greek Islands with an atmosphere
reminiscent of an inviting Mediterranean home and a menu of
authentic specialties, simply prepared, that represent the best of
Greek cuisine. The restaurant specializes in whole grilled fish,
served by the pound, which is flown in from the Greek islands, the
shores of Morocco, Tun
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isia, and Portugal and procured from independent North American
fishermen. Guests are able to choose their own fresh fish from the
restaurant’s expansive displays, and watch chefs cook it to
perfection over a charcoal grill in the sparkling open kitchen. We
have created a welcoming restaurant designed with the comforts of a
typical Greek home. We used materials such as hand-chiseled
Jerusalem limestone floors, hand-woven rugs, vaulted ceilings,
antiqued stucco walls, wood plank floors, and exposed wood beams to
evoke the traditional atmosphere. A series of dining areas with
arched entranceways features large rustic farm tables, dark wood
chairs with white cushions, and dining nooks with upholstered
banquettes. The homelike ambience is accentuated with an indoor
courtyard, complete with whitewashed walls, a deep blue ceiling,
and a living olive tree that symbolizes the Greek goddess Athena’s
gift to the citizens of Athens. Downstairs, Estia houses three
private dining rooms, one resembling a walk-in wine cellar with
domed stone ceilings. Wine displays and barrels cover the walls.
The wine room can accommodate up to sixteen guests, and two of the
private rooms can be combined for large parties and banquets. The
restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and
pre-theater meals.
