Mykonos :: 45 Route 111, Smithtown

Mykonos Greek-American Restaurant in Smithtown is off the main strip tucked into the shopping center near Uncle Giuseppe’s. We’ve been there before for Greek salad take-out, but this was our first time for a sit-down meal.

Jennifer ate:

Humus – appetizer ($5.25)
Spinach Pie with Greek Salad – lunch special ($7.50)

All the booths were filled when we arrived for lunch, and we were seated immediately at a table. The décor is simple and the piped in music had a definite Mediterranean feel. Our beverage order was taken right away and we quickly ordered an appetizer of Humus for the table.

The lunch menu had many options —even for vegetarians — and each lunch comes with a beverage and soup. But vegetarians beware, the egg-lemon soup has chicken in it, which I did not expect.

The humus was tasty but probably pre-made — it didn’t taste fresh. It was good, but lacked the texture and garlic-bite to which I’m accustomed. I ordered the spinach pie for my meal. It was a bit on the salty side and a bit dry, but was overall pretty good. I always like their Greek salad. It’s usually the dressing that makes or breaks a Greek salad and Mykonos’ dressing is delicious. But I would prefer a little bit nicer lettuce, there is usually too much of the white inside of the iceberg lettuce and not enough of the outer green leaves for my tastes.

The bottom line:
Spinach Pie – pretty good, a little salty and dry I’d try something else next time.
Overall rating: Not bad. I’ll go back again for my Greek Salad take-out, and would try another sit-down meal, but I’d have something else… maybe the Greek pizza!

Chuck ate:

Keftedes in Pita w/ Greek Salad – lunch Special ($7.95)

We’ve been getting takeout Greek salads from Mykonos for years and they are quite good. So today we decided to give it a sit-down try and see what else they have to offer. The lunch menu had some excellent prices and a variety of offerings. Instead of going for the gyro (which I usually get when I eat Greek), I decided to try something different. I was unsure about what Keftedes were and our server was able to explain that it’s basically a Greek meatball. Interestingly enough, it seems more like falafel in texture and taste.

Jennifer ordered us a humus appetizer while I checked out the restrooms (which where large and clean – always a plus!). The meal began with a a soup. I had the chicken and escarole. The soup was hot and flavorful. The lunch itself was good and filling with tomatoes, onions and cilantro. The Keftedes where a bit dry, but a little yogurt sauce solved that problem. The courses of the lunch came out quickly and our server was friendly and very attentive.

The ambiance was interesting, kind of reminiscent of a Greek farming town with stucco walls and faux windows looking out to a field. In addition, they had farming tools like yolks and scythes hanging on the wall.

The bottom line:
Keftedes and salad – Flavorful and filling.
Overall rating: Good solid Greek food with tasty salads. If you’re in the area and hankering for Hellenic fare, drop in.