Menu
Veranda Restaurant & Cafe in Bayside, NY offers a delightful fusion of Greek, Mediterranean, and American cuisine. This classy establishment features outdoor seating, a full bar, and free Wi-Fi, making it perfect for groups, kids, and even a romantic brunch or dinner date. The menu boasts a variety of vegetarian options, including fan-favorites like zucchini chips, mussels, and grilled octopus. Customers rave about the tasty dishes, such as the bronzini, risotto, and avocado toast. The ambiance is upscale and welcoming, with spacious indoor and heated outdoor dining areas. Parking is convenient with street and valet options available. Veranda Restaurant & Cafe is a hidden gem that deserves more recognition for its top-notch food and elegant atmosphere.
Appetizers and Soup
Platter of Dips
Homemade eggplant, tzatziki, hummus, and garlic spreads.
Zucchini Chips
Crispa and paper-thin zucchini with tzatziki dip.
Calamari
Fresh calamari lightly pan fried with homemade marinara sauce.
Grilled Octopus
Served with roasted peppers, red onion, dill, and 12 years old balsamic.
Mussels
Served with coconut milk and spicy Thai sauce.
Lump Crab Cakes
Served with avocado tartar sauce.
Risotto Croquettes
Stuffed with fresh mozzarella and sun dried tomato aioli.
Homemade Guacamole
Served with crispy tortilla chips.
Homemade Organic Chicken Soup
Served with Israeli couscous.
Tuna Tartare
Avocado ,sesame seeds and soy sauce
Saganaki
Lightly fried Kefalograviera cheese .
Phyllo Wrapped Feta
Drizzled with honey and sesame seeds .
Mediterranean Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and peppers with feta cheese vinaigrette.
Baby Arugula Salad
Vegan. Gluten Free. With roasted beets, candied walnuts, cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Organic Mixed Greens
Served with pita croutons.
Caesar Salad
Served with whole wheat croutons.
Mango Avocado Salad
Served with baby arugula and orange citrus dressing.
Veranda Salad
Watercress ,endive ,apples ,goat cheese ,roasted shallot vinaigrette.
Green Salad
Romaine hearts , fresh scallions,dill ,crumbled Greek Feta .
Salads
Main Course
Grilled Shrimp
Wild mushroom risotto and tomato confit.
Fresh Scottish Salmon
Served with vegetable couscous.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Served with oregano lemon braised potatoes.
Grilled Chicken Kebob
Served with vegetable rice medley.
Prime New York Strip Steak
Served with cut fries.
Pan Seared Scallops with Spinach Risotto
Grilled Whole Bronzini
Served with seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Oreganata
Fresh gnocchi, mushrooms, oregano lemon, butter, and wine sauce.
Shrimp Saganaki
Sauteed ,fresh tomatoes,herbs ,ouzo ,feta served with vegetable rice .
Honey Glazed Pork Porterhouse
Fresh peppers ,whipped potatoes, bourbon sauce.
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Sauteed mushrooms in brandy cream sauce.
Seafood Orzo
Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops, and shrimp in a fresh tomato sauce flamed with ouzo.
Penne Primavera
Seasonal vegetables with olive oil and garlic.
Penne a la Rosa
Come with a light cream sauce.
Shrimp Diablo
Spicy tomato sauce with fettuccine.
Spinach Raviolis
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken, fresh broccoli, and fettuccine pasta.
Clam Linguine
Fresh herbs ,garlic , White wine lemon sauce.
Calamari Fra Diablo
Fettuccine pasta with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tuna Piccata Pasta
Fresh tomatoes ,capers ,spinach ,white wine butter sauce.
Pasta
Side Orders
Idaho Fries
Fried potatoes.
Lemon Roasted Potatoes
Cooked over dry heat.
Vegetable Rice
Stir fried rice.
Seasonal Vegetables
Yellow squash , zucchini, broccoli , carrots and mushrooms sauteed with garlic and olive oil .
Sauteed fresh spinach.
Sauteed with garlic and olive oil.
Blueberry Cheesecake
Rich creamy cake.
Chocolate Souffle with Vanilla Ice Cream
Tartufo
Greek Yogurt Mousse
Creamy layered dessert.
Galaktoboureko
Greek custard pie made to order .
Baklava
Phyllo wrapped walnuts, cinnamon and honey syrup .
Desserts
LUNCH SPECIALS
Chicken Kebab
Skewed Chicken tenders with pepper and onions , served with vegetable rice .
Greek Frittata
Fresh spinach , tomatoes , potatoes, scallions, and feta cheese.
Haloumi Frittata
Bacon , tomatoes, potatoes, scallions.
Bronzini
Grilled Mediterranean Black Sea Bass served with seasonal Vegetables.
Scottish Salmon
Served with seasonal Vegetables.
Crab Cake Burger
Avocado Tartar sauce served with fries.
Grilled chicken sandwich
Avocado ,swiss cheese ,lemon mayo , Rosemary Focaccia, served with fries.
Grilled Tuna Sandwich
Bacon , tomato ,baby arugula , wasabi mayo ,rye bread , served with fries .
Veranda Burger
American Kobe beef , served with fries.