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Nemea Greek Taverna
(Now Closed)Greek Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Grand opening March 6th, 2013. Great selection of appetizers and meals. Lamb chops were perfect and I wanted to marry the fluffy warm Pita bread. A bit of an echo but great ambiance visually.
Try the deliciously unique fried Smelt appetizer. These tiny fishies will change your life and fill you up. Come famished and leave euphoric; Portions are huge across the menu but you'll be thankful.
This has got to be my favorite restaurant in downtown San Jose. Start with the octapodi; it's rare to find octopus cooked this well. The scallops were done perfectly. Really nice ambiance for dates.
KarinDecember 31, 2016The octopodi, mousaka and Greek wine flight were perfect. Highly recommend this restaurant. The wait staff is attentive and friendly.
- Recently had the tiger prawn appetizer which was amazing! 5 plump shrimp in a skillet with plenty sauce left over for bread dipping! Salmon entree was fantastic too!
Sarah F.June 24, 2013Amazing. Next time I'll skip the entree and order a few apps instead. Order one octopus per person. You won't want to share.
Finally another go-to restaurant in downtown San Jo. Lobster croquettes and lamb shank are the bomb! Nice that they offer reasonably priced wine flights.
April FosterNovember 7, 2013Scallop and chicken entrees are both delicious. Don't know names of desserts but both we tried were amazing. Also asked for a wine recommendation and was very pleased.- Joel SandiFebruary 9, 2014The Octopadi is unspeakably delicious, and the Greek Red Flight matched appetizer, main and dessert perfectly for us.
- Reasonably priced wine flights are a good choice. Greek beignets are nom nom! Lamb shank falls off the bone!
Vanushri RawatDecember 14, 2018They validate the parking but it doesn’t work in the garage right in front of the restaurant but some other garage 3 block away... and they don’t even tell you that, you figure out on your own!
Oh my god, you have to have the pan-fried cheese appetizer. Gah... Soooo tasty.
- Vanushri RawatDecember 14, 2018Good food but bad service. they served appetiser and main course at the same time. promised free bread with wine but forgot, had to be reminded
- KarinDecember 31, 2016The parking garage under Safeway does NOT take validations. The restaurant may be confused about this.
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Located at the corner of South First Street and East San Fernando Street, Nemea brings the flavors of Mediterranean culinary freshness into the buzzing heart of downtown San Jose
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
(408) 279-4225
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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