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630 N. and S. Blvd. University City, MO 63130

314-863-3511

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Riverfront Times
Recommended
Best Greek Restaurant
Award Winner 2009

Cuisine(s): Greek, Mediterranean

Price: $$, $$$, $$$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash, ATM/Debit
Attire: Dressy-casual attire

Features: Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Street

Description

A fun, fashionable, fantastic Greek boîte tucked away along the western fringe of U. City, Momos offers much in the way of Greek classics (dolmades, kebabs, gyros, orzo and ouzo) and even more in the way of nouveau-Grecian fare (lima-bean salad, baked phyllo with a heavenly chocolate sauce). The food is chic yet earthy, and extremely well executed all around. Momos also boasts a truly eclectic, hand-picked wine list worth exploring, plus a house concoction that's half-sangria, half-mead and wholly delicious. A great addition to the city's restaurant scene.

Belly Dance Mirage

Every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat.

What goes better with Greek food than belly dancing? Nothing!

2009 | Best Greek Restaurant

In Greek mythology, Momos is the god of mockery, which essentially means he was the loudmouth jerk of Mount Olympus. After subjecting several of his brethren and sistren to his ridicule, he made the mistake of aiming his mockery at Zeus and got himself kicked off. So it might seem risky to name a restaurant after a guy who, if he were real, would be the fella nobody would ever invite to dinner. But that's what the owners of Momos did, and we applaud them for it. St. Louisans are lucky to... More »
2005 | Best Greek Restaurant

Just when this corner-eatery storefront off the beaten path of Delmar Boulevard looked like it was consigned to life as a cursed restaurant space, along came Momos. Just when the fuss over fusion-tapas was reaching a fever pitch -- and at the same time, feeling woefully played out at dying-to-be-trendy restaurants all across St. Louis -- along came Momos. Opened this past winter by BARcelona alumni Mark Lucas, Mike Johnson and Maziar Nooran (along with former Tangerine bar guru Matt... More »

Day 11: My Oh My, Oh Momos!

By Kholood Eid | Tue, September 7, 2010

Editor's note: Aspiring photojournalist and Gut Check contributor Kholood Eid is chronicling her Ramadan fast in diary form. Click for all Ramadan Diary entries to date. I love Greek food. Pair it wi... More »
Ouzo Martini

By Randall Roberts | Wed, March 09, 2005

Momos is ideally located for a swing-by on the way home from the airport. Tucked away off Delmar in University City, a mile east of I-170, it's a good on-a-whim place, where on a Wednesday night the room is quiet. But it's still a little early. We... More »
Grecian Yearn

By Rose Martelli | Wed, December 22, 2004

Everything appealing about Momos, the three-month-old "ouzaria taverna" on the western fringes of University City, can be found at the bottom of a glass of mead. A strange brew traditionally (or, more accurately, primordially) made by fermenting h... More »

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JamieK2 | Denver, CO | 131 Reviews

| Mon, August 2, 2010

If you like Greek...and you like Tapas, this is the place for you!
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MikeJ2 | Saint Louis, MO | 67 Reviews

| Tue, December 15, 2009

Awesome Greek food... Belly dancers, etc. Caipirinhas too.
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JessicaG4 | St. Louis, MO | 101 Reviews

| Thu, March 25, 2010

Amazing food and atmosphere!
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Dinner Menu

Soups And Salads

Avgolomeno
chicken broth with orzo and lemon

Roasted Eggplant Soup
with roasted pepper cream cheese

Elleniki
classic greek salad with mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta cheese and greek dressing

Greek Caesar
romaine lettuce with kasseri cheese, pita, and caesar dressing

Horiatiki
authentic village salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers and feta cheese in a lemon vinaigrette

Spinach Salad
served with walnuts, greek bleu cheese and figs in a honey-balsamic vinaigrette

Tomato And Feta Salad
with a citrus basil vinaigrette

Steak Kabob Salad
grilled steak on a bed of romaine lettuce, spinach, roated peppers, heart of palm, goat cheese, caramelized onions with a tzatziki & balsamic vinaigrette

Traditional Gyro Salad
romaine lettuce and gyro meat with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives and feta cheese in a light lemon-oregano vinaigrette

Additions To Salads
chicken, gyro meat and tuna are available to add to any salad

Daily Soup Special
please ask your server for details

Spreads

Fava
chickpea, fava bean, and virgin olive oil puree

Htipiti
spicy roasted pepper, feta cheese, capers and virgin olive oil

Melitzanosalata
tangy roasted eggplant spread with garlic

Skordalia
garlic and potato puree with virgin olive oil

Taramosalata
smooth, salmon roe spread wtih scallions and garlic

Tzatziki
creamy cucumber yogurt dip with dill and garlic

Humus
chickpea puree with garlic, smoked paprika and lemon

Momos Spread Sampler
combination of any three spreads

Gyros, Shish Kabobs, and Pasta

Traditional Lamb Gyro
with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and lettuce, topped with feta cheese and tzatziki sauce (substitute grilled chicken at no additional charge)

Grilled Vegetable Gyro
served with humus

Blackened Grouper Gyro
with tomatoes, red onions, and a lemon caper aioli

Steak Gyro
with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and lettuce, topped with feta cheese and horseradish cream sauce

Chicken, Shrimp, Or Beef Tenderloin Shish Kabobs
served with lemon oregano roasted potatoes

Grilled Lamb Kabob
spiced with moroccan herbs, served with lemon oregano roasted potatoes

Papou
shell pasta with artichokes, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese in a creamy marinara sauce

Shrimp Pasta
sautéed in tomato, garlic, and fennel sauce, with greek spaghetti

Whole Wheat Fettuccine Pasta
with grilled chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes in a yogurt fennel sauce

Kryoi (Cold) Mezes

Artichoke Hearts
in a lemon, garlic, scallion and fresh herb vinaigrette

Dolmades
stuffed grape leaves with rice, vegetables, herbs, and homemade yogurt

Herb Encrusted Rare Tuna
with orange-boutari reduction and pickled red onions

Tender Octopus, Kalamari And Shrimp
marinated in olive oil, citrus and herbs

Imported Greek Cheese Sampler
a generous serving of imported greek cheeses

Garlic Roasted Beets
roasted in balsamic and olive oil, with skordalia

Smoked Salmon
with herbed goat cheese, pickled ginger and caper relish, smothered in a sweet citrus mustard sauce

Zestoi (Hot) Mezes

Saganaki
greek kefalotiri cheese flambé

Spanikopita
phyllo baked with spinach, leeks, and feta

Layered Pita
with creamy feta cheese, roasted red bell peppers, tomato, pepperoncini, olives and spinach

Domatokeftedes
vegetable cake with sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and peppers with lemon oregano skordalia

Crab Cakes
with lemon caper sauce, topped with marinated roasted peppers and garlic

Crispy Eggplant Fries
with tomato-sherry skordalia

Grilled Flatbread Pizza
with artichokes, caramelized onions, myzirtha cheese and kalamata olives

Tender Roasted Broccoli
served with garlic, olive oil, and feta cheese

Lightly Breaded Kalamari
served with marinara sauce

Steamed Mussels
served in a tomato ouzo broth

Char-grilled Octopus
with olive oil, lemon and garlic

Garlic Shrimp
served in a fennel, tomato, garlic and ouzo butter sauce

Meatballs
with rosemary, orange, tomato, and pepper compote

Grilled Lokaneko Sausage
with fennel, orange slices, spinach and marinara sauce, topped with red wine reduction

Baked Feta
with roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, caramelized onions and bread crisps

Spinach Artichoke Dip
served with crispy pita chips

Grilled Lamb
served with fig mustard

Roasted Snapper
served with clams and mussels in a saffron broth

Grilled Beef Tenderloin
with spinach, feta, and a sun-dried tomato butter

Sea Bass
roasted in grape leaves with lemon oregano vinaigrette and tomato orzo

Roasted Salmon
roasted in shredded phyllo with an artichoke-olive-pepperoncini relish

Lemon-oregano Roasted Potatoes
with zest and oregano vinaigrette

Crispy Chickpea And Feta Cakes
with tzatziki sauce

Greek-style Chicken Wings
tender chicken wings in a special greek sauce

Pan Seared Scallops
with tomato garlic basil pesto in a white wine broth

Beef Dolmades
ground beef with jasmine rise topped with a saffron aioli

Tyropita (three Cheese Spanikopita)
greek feta cheese pastries in a tangy roasted pepper sauce

Roasted Garlic
whole garlic roasted in a balsamic and lemon vinaigrette served wtih crostinis

Baked Brie Cheese
served with sliced fruits, walnuts, almonds and lavash crackers

Falafil
served on pita bread with humus, cucumber, onions, mixed greens and tomatoes, topped with tzatziki sauce

Grilled Mahi-mahi
grilled filet, served with roasted beets and marinated with honey-balsamic vinaigrette and sauteed garlic baby spinach

Seafood Medley
pan-seared catch of the day in a saffron broth with clams, shrimp, mussels, crabmeat, octopus and squid, with a hint of basil pesto

Greek Medallion
beef tenderloin medallion seared to perfection with garlic spinach, blue cheese, mashed potatoes and boutari reduction

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Momos Ouzaria Taverna

630 N. and S. Blvd. University City, MO 63130

314-863-3511

Description

Belly Dance Mirage

Every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat.

2009 | Best Greek Restaurant

2005 | Best Greek Restaurant

Day 11: My Oh My, Oh Momos!

By Kholood Eid | Tue, September 7, 2010

Ouzo Martini

By Randall Roberts | Wed, March 09, 2005

Grecian Yearn

By Rose Martelli | Wed, December 22, 2004

JamieK2 | Denver, CO | 131 Reviews

MikeJ2 | Saint Louis, MO | 67 Reviews

JessicaG4 | St. Louis, MO | 101 Reviews

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