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Wow! What a meal!
Service was perfect, the food was great, and i didn't break a 50! No place on the UWS can beat this hidden jem. Look out for great wine and handsome w...
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10/8/2007
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Chef's get hungry also
I have been to kefi numerous times since they opened and I only wish they were open a little later so I could have great food cheap when I get out of ...
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9/29/2007
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Great-Food&Price
This past Saturday night, after the theatre we were looking for a restaurant . Trying to think of a (10 pm) restaurant for a quick meal wnt to Kifi. P...
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9/24/2007
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are they for real?
Let me start by saying that as a Greek, I was both embarassed & insulted with the quality of the food - we ordered "lahanontolmades" (stuffed cabbage)...
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9/23/2007
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Of course there is baklava
If the "Not up to par" reviewers weren't so retarded, they would realise that "walnut cake" on the menu is baklava. Or they could have just asked... I...
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8/30/2007
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What? WHAT?
We are all pretty aware that the experience of going out to dinner is a gestalt experience: even the enjoyment of excellent food can be lessened if th...
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8/16/2007
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Amazing innovative Greek food and friendly staff
I read about Kefi on Citysearch and tried it out that Monday night with my family. We were a party of 6 and they put us at this small table in this ro...
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8/15/2007
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Great food & value but weird moussaka
I've been to Kefi three times and have always loved the food: octopus, sweetbreads, mussels, branzino, pork, swordfish, etc. are all excellent but I h...
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7/30/2007
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Huge Disappointment
The reviews in Menupages and NY Magazine enticed us from CT. Lovers of Greek food, it's a family favorite. Not this time. Feeling in the mood for a tr...
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7/29/2007
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Bums Rush
We had been at Onera many times and loved it. Therefore, we tried Kefi (on a Wed. evening) knowing it was the same owner. The menu was exciting but th...
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7/19/2007
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It's Excellent Greek to Me!!!
I'm from Astoria and the land of all things Greek, and can tell you that this Greek restaurant definitely puts itself on the map. These are dishes and...
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7/16/2007
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Straight from the Crete
I simply adore Kefi. Michael Psilakis is certainly a genious. His spin on traditional Greek food is remarkable. The perfect octopus, the cremiest spre...
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6/9/2007
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not worth the hype
What's the big deal? This is below-average Greek. Even the talk-about meatballs were unexciting. The dips were the worst part of the meal....
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6/8/2007
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what a fantastic place
I never travel to the UWS, but a friend invited me to Kefi last nite: what a fantastic place!! Tha host sat as very quickly and we god a great cosy ta...
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6/6/2007
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Exploding with flavor
I came in the other night with 2 friends and it was a fabulous experience. The food was outstanding, just exploding with flavor. The dumplings just me...
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6/6/2007
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I Expected Better
My partner and I have been wanting to eat here for a few months and finally did on Friday, June 1. Overall, the food wasn't bad but, the Sheep Dumplin...
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6/4/2007
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Greatest Greek Grail
I often come to New York on business and I usually eat at the expensive Greek restaurants like Milos and Molyvos. However, a friend invited me at Kefi...
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6/3/2007
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A Greek Island of Great Value
I don't think I have been at a restaurant in New York City where such great food comes at gentle prices as the ones at Kefi. A group of friends and I ...
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5/31/2007
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Good Times and Cheap Eats
I was surprised by the reviews that I have read about this place, I really enjoyed eating there. The space is a bit small, and can be crowded at times...
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5/30/2007
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Very unimpressed
I was looking forward to dining at Kefi even though I had read some negative reviews here. They all were realized the moment I entered the crowded bar...
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5/25/2007
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Good Food, Customer Relations Need Work
Tried out Kefi for a pre-theatre dinner, but our experience was marred by a lecture we received from the maitre' d. We initially expected a party of f...
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5/13/2007
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Good Greek Food, Need To Work On Customer Service and Relations
Tried out Kefi for a pre-theatre dinner, but our experience was marred by a lecture we received from the maitre' d. We initially expected a party of f...
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5/10/2007
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good food, but unwelcoming experience
Although the food at Kefi was decent (the lamb shank was as good as any I've had), the staff did their best to ruin the experience. The bartender at t...
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5/7/2007
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Remarkable Restaurant
Those who like to bash the culinary choices on the Upper West Side should pay a visit to Kefi. The place is so well run with waiters who take lots of ...
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5/4/2007
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Oh my (Greek) God
I have eaten in Greek restaurants all over Astoria, but none of them come close to Kefi. This place is really charming, run by Greeks who are intent o...
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5/4/2007
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great for food lovers
We had the best cod ever, the best octopus and the branzino is to die for! Fantastic place, great service!Feels like home!...
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5/2/2007
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unimpressed
Seating was cramped. The waitress was less than friendly and not willing to accomodate any alterations to any of the menu items. The food was too salt...
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4/23/2007
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Good restaurant if your on a budget
This restaurant is not a special occasion sort of place, It is a good place to meet a friend or two for a casual meal or maybe a pre-opera or theatre ...
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4/20/2007
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The Best Value in New York
Delicious food, professional service and charming ambiance comes at a very fair price at Kefi. I love Greek food and Kefi serves some of the freshest ...
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4/8/2007
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Service is so bad
Food and prices are worth going back for, just make sure you have hours to do it in as the service is abysmal. Dissapointing....
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4/2/2007
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The Best Choice on the UWS
Rarely a restaurant pleases me as much as Kefi did last week. There was a wait for a table, but I did not mind to wait 20 minutes at the bar and try s...
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4/1/2007
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BEST RESTAURANT ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE
I have been a resident on the UWS for many years, but no restaurant has fullfilled my wishes as much as Kefi. It is a casual place and usually there i...
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4/1/2007
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On the shortlist...
We tried Kefi after reading the Times and NYMag reviews-- it was a GREAT treat. We started with the selection of spreads, each was delicious. My husba...
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3/29/2007
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Olympic Restaurant
This is really the best Greek restaurant I have ever been to. I spent few Summers vacationing in Greece and I found most of the dishes and the wines a...
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3/26/2007
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An ok place - can't say we'll be back
The food was good, nothing to rave about, just plain good. The sweetbreads appetizer was delicious, but the octopus appt & main courses of braised lam...
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3/26/2007
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Rude Service
No high chair is available. We were 6 adults and a baby and they gave us a table which can seat 4 people only! When we asked for a larger table, the o...
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3/26/2007
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Overrated and overhyped
While the prices are unbeatable, the food is average and the ambience is loud, making it difficult to converse, not to mention the lengthy wait. My wi...
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3/25/2007
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Hellenic Triumph
I am so excited that Kefi opened in my neighborhood. The octopus is the best I have ever had and the branzino is delicious and priced at $15 might be ...
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3/18/2007
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Greek as it gets
What a great time we had at kefi, chef Michael psilakis's homage to casual rustic Greek food. The quaint bar area and interesting cocktails made the w...
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3/15/2007
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Better than Astoria
I was shocked to go to Kefi and find out that they have all the Greek classics, but at a fraction of the price that found elsewhere. I used to travel ...
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3/15/2007
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Among the Best Food on the UWS
What a pleasent surprise this place is. The hummus is perhaps the best I hav ever had (of any country of origin) and their fish dishes are wonderfully...
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3/13/2007
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Disappointed
I was expecting a great meal after waiting and waiting and waiting (first told 15 mins... this stretched to about 45) but did not get it. When we were...
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3/13/2007
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I Will Try Back Later
True, the tab did not break the bank (a tad under 80 for 2 people), but I feel like I paid with my time and getting crushed. This was too stressful fo...
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3/13/2007
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Well Deserved Reviews
I agree with the glowing New York Times' review of Kefi. We need more restaurants like Kefi on the Upper West Side to raise the profile of our neighbo...
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3/12/2007
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My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
I love Greek food and when I heard that Michael Psilakis converted Onera into a casual Taverna serving his mother's food I gather few friends to check...
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3/10/2007
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Not Up to the Hype -- Not Worth the Wait
What a shame. We were so looking forward to dining here, but the food (though not terrible by any means) is a major disappointment. It's as if the kit...
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3/9/2007
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WELL WORTH THE WAIT
I read about Kefi in New York Magazine and The New York Times. After such glowing reviews I did not expect to find a table, but upon arrival they sugg...
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3/9/2007
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Worth the waiting
We called Kefi after reading the great reviews in New York Magazine and the New York Times and the place was mobbed when we arrived. We were told that...
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3/9/2007
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Charming ambience, decent food... HORRIBLE wait.
Unfortunately, Kefi is no longer a best kept secret & with their recent amazing writeups in New York mag, the place is now swarmed. They don't take re...
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3/8/2007
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Athene on the Hudson
I travel to Greece quite often and the food at Kefi is as good as the one found in Athene's best tavernas. In addition the service is quite profession...
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3/6/2007
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Overrated
Basically, Kefi is overrated, and now overcrowded, they don't take reservations and I waited over 45 min. for a table I was assured would be ready in ...
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3/6/2007
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Straight from the Crete
I was looking for a restaurant with a great selection of fish and I stumbled on newly opened Kefi. My friend and I thought that we tasted the best oct...
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3/4/2007
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Helter Skelter Hellenic
Wonderful reasonably priced food. No $50 grilled fresh fish but every dish offered was tasty and impeccably prepared. Very professionally run by seaso...
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3/4/2007
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Opa!
My partner and I live a few blocks from here and were sad to see Onera close. But tonight's meal at Kefi was a pleasure. Everything was delicious (inc...
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2/25/2007
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Treasure found
Got a table for 2 right away at 7:30 on a Friday, but it soon filled up completely and there was a wait when we left. Very convivial atmosphere, thoug...
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2/24/2007
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Great addition to the neighborhood!
Had a great dinner here. Great for kids. We would definitly go back and have the pork souvlaki again!...
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2/24/2007
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Terrific Neighborhood Spot
The new Kefi offers incredibly delicious food. I love the spreads and the pork, but everything was exceptional considering the reasonable prices. The ...
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2/20/2007
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Wonderful New Restaurant
I love to have Kefi in my neighborhood. Michael Psilakis take on traditional Greek food is great and the ambiance transport you back to a Greek Island...
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2/20/2007
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Tasty fresh food at reasonable prices
My wife and I ate here last week to celebrate Valentine's Day. The ambience is very nice, the service professional and courteous, the food excellent. ...
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2/19/2007
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greek as it gets
As a cypriot, I've longed for a greek restaurant that would bring me back to my mothers' kitchen. My quest is over... Kefi not only transported me bac...
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2/13/2007
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As Greek As It Gets
Mr. Psilakis finally shows us what traditional Greek food can be in the hands of one of the cities most inspired chefs. I will miss the genuis of ONER...
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2/12/2007
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Best Greek food ever
I've been to many Greek restaurants, but this was exceptional. I never saw a Greed salad like this. The sweetbreads and artichokes were to die for. Ev...
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2/6/2007
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my loss, your gain
I have adored Onera over the last two years, and I have made the trip across town several times to dine there. When I heard that the chef/owner Michae...
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2/1/2007
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Classic Style Steak House
Had a very nice dinner late on a Wed. night. My group' s steaks were prepared perfectly and the special shrimp app was excellent. The manager stopped ...
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4/1/2004
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