Dametra Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Dametra Cafe is a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant located in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA. With a wide-ranging menu spanning various countries, Dametra offers a lively dining experience that includes vegan and vegetarian options. The must-order Dametra Royal Combination is a standout dish, featuring a delightful mix of Mediterranean flavors. The Almond Crusted Halibut may be a bit overpriced, but the experience of the owner getting everyone up to dance is truly unforgettable. The atmosphere is romantic and cozy, perfect for a date night or special occasion. The live music adds to the vibrant ambiance, making for a memorable dining experience. Overall, Dametra Cafe is a must-visit for those looking for delicious Mediterranean cuisine and a fun, lively atmosphere.

Sandwiches

All American Cheeseburger

Top sirloin meat, charbroiled with caramelized onion, served with French fries.

$19.95

Grilled Roasted Vegetables

Mushrooms, grilled eggplant, red bell peppers, zucchini, goat cheese, pesto sauce on focaccia bread.

$19.95

Gyros

Seasoned lamb and beef, tomatoes, and lettuce wrapped in pita bread topped with tzaziki sauce.

$20.95

Salmon Burger

Wild salmon burger, grilled, served with our special dijon sauce, red onion, and tomatoes with a side of pasta salad.

$20.95

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

Marinated chicken in Lebanese spices, roasted and wrapped in flat bread served with lemon garlic aioli.

$20.95

Jerusalem Kafta Kebab Wrap

Seasoned ground beef grilled to perfection served with onions, tomatoes, lettuce in a classic yogurt sauce wrapped in out delicious lavash bread.

$20.95

Falafel Wrap

Deep fried garbanzo bean nuggets, tomatoes, lettuces, cucumbers, tahini sauce wrapped in our delicious lavash bread.

$19.95

Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella, roman tomatoes, fresh basil topped with extra virgin olive oil and fig balsamic vinegar.

$19.95

Hummus With Pita Bread

Lebanese specialty made from garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon, olive oil and a roasted sesame seed sauce.

$13.95

Tzaziki Sauce With Pita Bread

A Greek favorite made from Greek yogurt mixed with Persian cucumber, garlic and mint.

$13.95

Fried Calamari

Lightly battered Monterey bay calamari served with spicy marinara sauce.

$20.95

Grilled Jumbo Prawns

Marinated in olive oil, lemon, parsley, garlic and flame grilled served with lemon garlic aioli.

$20.95

Spanakopita Of Athens

Spinach, feta cheese, Greek olive oil, rolled in phyilo dough and baked.

$20.95

Smoked Salmon

Thinly sliced smoked salmon topped with capers, lemon, olive oil, feta cheese served with crostini.

$20.95

Bruschetta De Napoli

Toasted ciabata bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.

$13.95

Baba Ghanoug

Over roasted eggplant mixed with garlic, lemon, olive oil, Greek yogurt, served with pita bread.

$13.95

Dolmas

Stuffed grape leaves with rice, herbs, lemon and olive oil.

$14.95

Steamed Mussels & Clams

Fresh mussels and manila clams sauteed with garlic, fresh parsley, and white wine served with a garlic crostini.

$23.95

Petra Homemade Labneh Cheese

Served with zaatar pita, green marinated olives, tomato wedges.

$14.95

Dametra Royal Combination

Hummus, spanakopita, dolmas, Baba ghanouge, tzatziki.

$23.95

Starters

Soups

The Best Clam Chowder

Clam chowder, offered in cup or bowl sizes.

$9.95

Soup Of The Day

Soup serves

$9.95

Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, cucumbers, in Greek oregano vinaigrette. Served with pita bread and Tzaziki sauce

$18.95

Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar with shaved parmesan and croutons

$18.95

The Great Greek

A traditional Greek Salad topped with our delicious Gyros meat served with Tzaziki and pita bread

$26.95

Grilled Roasted Vegetable Salad

Fire roasted eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini over spinach topped with roasted pine nuts and Feta in pomegranate vinaigrette

$21.95

Dametra Insalate

Fresh local mixed greens with roasted walnuts, red apple, Gorgonzola cheese with an herb fig balsamic vinaigrette

$18.95

House Salad

Baby mixed greens, golden raisins and walnuts with our house balsamic vinaigrette

$13.95

Salads

Pasta

Lasagna Mama Mia

Layers of fresh pasta, homemade meat sauce, ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.

$33.95

Shrimp & Crab Ravioli

Served in our homemade light pesto cream sauce topped with mozzarella and baked.

$32.95

Four Cheese Ravioli

Served in our homemade marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and baked.

$31.95

Spaghetti Ala Bolognese

A classic dish from bologna, tomato meat sauce, served over spaghetti.

$32.95

Artichoke Ravioli

In extra virgin olive oil, garlic herb sauce, topped with aged shaved parmesan.

$31.95

Dametra Pasta

Chicken, olives, sun dried tomatoes, capers and garlic served over spaghetti.

$33.95

Frutti Di Mare

A house specialty made with mussels, clams, salmon, shrimp in a light garlic pinor grigio sauce over spaghetti, served with garlic ciabatta bread.

$40.95

Prawn Pasta A La Cream

Sauteed jumbo prawns, garlic, tomatoes, shallors, basil in our homemade cream sauce served over fettuccini.

$39.95

Greek Style Lamb Shank

Very tender lamb shank served over your choice of patato a gratin or rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

$36.95

Lamb Shish Kebab

Marinated lamb, skewered and charboiled over open flame, served with rice pilaf and Greek salad.

$40.95

Grilled Salmon

Served over sauteed spinach, topped with saffron cream sauce with your choice of rice pilaf or potato a gratin.

$37.95

Greek Chicken Kebab

Two skewered of grilled and marinated chicken topped with garlic lemon aioli over rice, served with Greek salad.

$36.95

Istanbul Kebab

Skewered charbroiled ground beef and tomatoes seasoned with Turkish spices, over rice pilaf served with lavash bread, yogurt sauce and Greek salad.

$36.95

Almond Crusted Halibut

Pan seared wild halibut filet with prawns over sauteed spinach, topped with light cream sauce and your choice of rice pilaf or potato a gratin.

$40.95

Greek Moussaka

Baked layers of eggplant, tomatoes, ground meat, potatoes, topped with bechamel and permesan.

$37.95

Gyros Plate

Roasted lamb and beef seasoned with Greek spices and served over rice pilaf with a Greek salad.

$37.95

Greek Combination Platter

Gyros, chicken kabab, humus, yogurt sauce, pita bread, rice and Greek salad.

$39.95

Dametra Veggie Delight

A grilled mushroom and bell pepper veggie skewer, falafel, Tzatziki sauce, rice pilaf and Greek salad.

$36.95

New York Steak

Charbroiled topped with a brandy mushroom reduction, served with potato a gratin.

$44.95

Fisherman's Cioppino

Clams, mussels, salmon, prawns and snapper in a tomato herb wine fish broth, served with our delicious garlic bread.

$43.95

Dametra Paella

Saffron rice, clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon, spicy sausages, chicken, peas, bell pepper.

$44.95

Entrees

Dessert

Baklava-Layers Of Rich, Sweet Filo Dough

Piled with chopped nuts, syrup and honey.

$12.00

Tiramisu-Made With Sponge Cake

Dipped in coffee, layered with whipped mascarpone cheese topped with chocolate.

$14.00

Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake

Delicate layers of dark and milk chocolate topped with whipped cream.

$15.00

Raspberry Cheese Cake

Velvety cheesecake infused with fresh raspberry swirls.

$15.00

Greek Style Homemade Yogurt

Topped with local Honey and Walnuts

$14.00

Panna Cotta

Northern italian dessert of sweetened vanilla cream pudding served with raspberry sauce

$13.00