Okeanos

http://ny.eater.com/archives/2009/10/plywood_55.php

i think it's going to be greek...

It should be opening soon...they took the plywood down a couple of days ago (that is, if their permits are in order...so I take it back).

Julius Orange wrote: Actually Greek makes sense considering Okeanos is part of ancient Greek lore. And since it involves the oceans, maybe it will be a Greek seafood restaurant. I could go for that. I just hope it's not too pricey.

Oh God, I hope so! Then I wouldn't have to go to Astoria for good Greek food (or the one place in Bay Ridge I really like).

They are open. From what I glanced at the menu, Seafood, some Pasta, Steak, Chicken.

looks good.

although the no credit cards isn't ideal. especially for a place with so much fish, therefore probably a little pricey.

never seen dandelions as a side before.

Eggcream, was the lamb shank "arni youvetsi", i.e. lamb shank and orzo cooked with light tomato sauce in a clay pot?

My favorite Greek dish!

what the heck, pretty much the rest of the menu:

More apps:

The mussels you are offered 2 choices: Marinieres or A l'espagnol
Saganaki
Zucchini and Eggplant fritters
Calamari: Deep Fried or Stir Fried
Mixed Cheese platter
Mixed Charcuterie and Cured Meat
Mixed Seafood Platter

Salads:

Mixed organic mesclun
Roasted beetroot and arugula
baby spinach
greek salad

Pasta:

Penne w/fresh mozz, olives, eggplant, basil, tomato sauce
Risotto w/green veg. and pesto

Sides:

Garlic mashed potatoes
French fries
Asparagus
Veg. of the day

Desserts:

ice cream
sorbet

wine/liquor?

LongTimeSloper wrote: eggcream, did you liek the food? Has anyone else here been? I want to go this weekend, there is one review on Yelp about them but it was written on the day they opened and the complaints in the review just seem dumb to me and sound like they were written by a 12 year old who has never been to a restaurant before. Would like to get feedback form people here

Haven't eaten there yet. We usually prefer to wait till restaurants get the kinks out before we try them.

LongTimeSloper wrote: What made me think you had eaten there? Nevah mind then! lol

No problem. Let us know when you go.

off topic ....I hope the Miracle Grill space is taken soon. Such a nice large corner spot. Makes me miss Minsky's.

Anyone been yet?

i walked by around 9:15 and the tvs were on. I am *so* not into tvs in a restaurant, especially one that costs more than $5 a plate.

Subject: Okeanos: great food, service and menu... eh.

Just got back from dinner at Okeanos.

The food is VERY good, but they definitely have some new-restaurant kinks to work out in the pacing, and especially the professionalism of the wait staff.

Also, the menu is a little odd. They seem to be trying to do a pan-Mediterranean thing rather than strictly Greek, but there aren't that many choices, so the menu is kind of a random combination--one Moroccan dish, one or two Italian, etc. There were several things I could have chosen, but I think a fussy eater or a vegetarian might have trouble. Beautiful decorating though. No wine list -- just one red or one white choice, although both were good enough.

All in all I feel like in six months it will either be an excellent restaurant or will be bankrupt--could go either way.

I wanted to go this weekend, but ended up being sick.

My best friend's boyfriend's family owns Okeano's and from what she tells me she said that it's a Mediterranean restaurant with a French twist. I am actually going there on Sunday afternoon to try out the food. I'll let you guys know how everything is.