Ethos

1st avenue gem, blocks away from United Nations Headquarters, it’s one of Manhattan’s famous & long-established Greek restaurant. Our patrons can enjoy an authentic Mediterranean seafood cuisine with traditional ambiance in Midtown East.

8 / 10
288
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 888-4060

  • Website

    ethosrestaurants.com

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  • Type

    Greek Restaurant

Address

905 1st Ave (at 51st St) New York , NY 10022 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 76


Keywords:

healthy food good for groups desserts trendy great value locally sourced food bar casual eggplant sausage crowded pita good for special occasions dinner music lemon potatoes lunch fun atmosphere halloumi cheese small plates
Karen Cooper

Holy moly everything was amazing- all the starters, moussaka , lamb chops ... I will definitely go back. Also, Greek beer ???????? and when it's your birthday they do a whole thing with sparklers & music

Andrew C

Came here with whole family... wait staff was nice and kind, sat us in big corner table + patient with crazy orders/substitutions/questions!! ALL FOOD WAS SO DELICIOUS AND QUITE MOUTHWATERING!!

The Corcoran Group

Come and enjoy delicious Greek food , especially the Grilled Calamari , Shrimp & Octopus , and get a whole Bronzini . The clintele skews older.

Zoë E.

Incredible food, great service and an adorable atmosphere. No need to order hummus - they bring you hummus and pita when you sit down. Say it's your birthday - you're in for a treat.

Noemi Jimenez

Fresh, delicious Greek food - all locally sourced with plenty of veggie options ! You'll likely have to wait even if you make a reservation , but the fantastic service and atmosphere makes up for it.

Amy Lukes

The freshest food I've ever had. Everything has great, real flavors. Prices are not that bad considering quality. Loved the saganaki , pita with hummus , and Greek salad . Kabobs ok, but the rice was ????

JR -

Delicious Greek food , loved every item I had there - grilled octopus , pita platter, lima beans, Greek paella , grilled bronzini . Very value-for-money lunch set.

✨Pun Bandhu ✨

One of the best Greek restaurants I've been to. Food is super fresh. Get the sausage appetizer . Seafood is always a good bet. Skip the moussaka , it's not distinctive enough. Try a Greek wine .

Baturalp

Skip cocktails but food was top notch. Tried cold mezes , calamari , octopus , Greek salad , lavraki. They were all great! Friendly staff .

Carl Muehleisen

The fish entres are superb. The atmosphere is definitely Greek and very lively . The overall place is a bit dirty though. It could use a proper scrubbing. But excellent food.

James H.

Everything is good. The atmosphere is fun, the servers are capable and helpful. The food is excellent and the fun is over the top.

Graham Hughes

Totally authentic . The greek salad was as good as it gets. Love the vibe. Will be back for the fish , which looked delicious.

Paige Hoffstein

Delicious food and a really fun atmosphere ! Total hidden gem - although not THAT hidden because it was packed on a Tuesday night.

Nicolette Romero

Such a cute place! Grab a glass of wine at the bar and enjoy the free baklava ! If you're celebrating a birthday, tell them!

Matthew Ng

Lovely place to celebrate birthdays. Very theatrical!

Berner

This place is so, so, so good. Brave midtown east for the best grilled octopus you'll ever have. Menu item you can't pronounce? Order it. Won't disappoint.

Jennifer Nguyen

Halloumi , ethos chips for apps. Seafood orzo . Want to embarrass your friend- bring them for their bday. Get a rese, place gets packed.

Jasmine Benun

Great food! Fresh salads ! Eggplant was amazing! Plus free dessert !

Johann R.

Delicious hummus and calamari . Awesome mixologist , great bar . And the hottest manager, Giorgos. Check it out!

Yami Alonso

Tapas style Greek restaurant , just your standard offerings. Baklava desert with chocolate mousse was complimentary

Alex Elias

Fun lively place and the food is really good! Figara fish was amazing

Kelly Hoffman

The scallop and Greek salad small plates were the best. Go for someone's birthday! You'll see why.

Kelsey✨

Fun atmosphere , good for birthdays. Do the prix fixe menu – comes with 2 hrs of unlimited drinks

Amy Lukes

Greek salad is AMAZING. I have never had a fresher salad .

Winnie Francisco

Prix fixe lunch is a steal! A fave go to restaurant of UN peeps.

Jeff

Tried some great new Greek foods . The kavouri and loukaniko were AMAZING. Bartender was a lot of fun, all the food we had was amazing.

Louis Brusco

Probably the best fish dish I have had in months, if not years!! Superb!! Will definitely be back!!

Catalina Laverde

Everything was amazing, their Greek salad and lemon potatoes were my fave.

Iris

An amazing authentic Greek restaurant with fresh fish and excellent service!

Deniz S

Great food but not great service! Deserts are complimentary and amazinggg! Would def go again for the seafood !!

Eric Tash

Great service. Food is solid too. Ordered Greek meatballs , stuffed grape leaves and other native delectables. Ill be back.

Elina Harrison

Everything in the menu is amazing! My favorite Greek place!

Amy Sagar

Get the pittas and dips platter. We also got a free desert sampler which was delicious!

Christin Gabriel

Fantastic grilled calamari , surprisingly excellent baklava . Attentive and knowledgable staff

Brendan Gerrity

Split a few small plates for lunch . The lamb ribs were the best

Domus Betti B&B Bed&Breakfast

Well ,really my wife das better coocking food, only she is quite lazy, so I have to go to eat at Giggi Restaurant in Rome near by me, at via Germanico where is my Bed & Breakfast .

Michelle Dwyer

Good food, but make a reservation . The bar/waiting area is a little cramped & The manager gave away an outdoor table which we waited a 1/2 hour for. Waiter was nice.

Manos Xanthogeorgis

This is a Greek restaurant . Don't think about it. Just get any of the Fish . Delicious!

Angelina Zeppieri

Delicious octopus and traditional Greek dishes!

Diego Granada

Try the octopus you won't regret!

M Reilly-Brooks

Octopus and any special it appears. Seafood is yummy.

Mitzie (Virgin Girl) Scott

Words cannot describe the wonderful experience. The bar staff is the BEST!!!

Taisiia I.

One of the best grilled octopus I've ever had

Hailey Caldwell

Get the grilled octopus and seafood orzo ????????????

Sarah FitzPatrick

New favorite restaurant . Feels like I'm back in Greece. Food is amazing.

Jade F

Service was a little slow initially, but we weren't in a hurry. Food was good...especially the spanakopita . Dessert was complimentary and excellent.

Ola O'kay

Grilled Sausages , calamari , octopus .

Christos Alexandrou

The mixologist at the bar makes the most delicious drinks!!

Jer K

Kebabs are pricey but in an area full of nothing, it's worth it.

Claire Sexton

I was with a bug party on an already busy night, so the service left something to be desired, but the food was really wonderful!

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So far really awesome place, super friendly staff, delicious snails and great wine, mini baguettes so feshly incredible you can't just eat one - Magdalena Snow

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