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.
Grilled Roasted Vegetables
Mushrooms, grilled eggplant, red bell peppers, zucchini, goat cheese, pesto sauce on focaccia bread.
Gyros
Seasoned lamb and beef, tomatoes, and lettuce wrapped in pita bread topped with tzaziki sauce.
Salmon Burger
Wild salmon burger, grilled, served with our special dijon sauce, red onion, and tomatoes with a side of pasta salad.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Marinated chicken in Lebanese spices, roasted and wrapped in flat bread served with lemon garlic aioli.
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.
Falafel Wrap
Deep fried garbanzo bean nuggets, tomatoes, lettuces, cucumbers, tahini sauce wrapped in our delicious lavash bread.
Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, roman tomatoes, fresh basil topped with extra virgin olive oil and fig balsamic vinegar.
Hummus With Pita Bread
Lebanese specialty made from garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon, olive oil and a roasted sesame seed sauce.
Tzaziki Sauce With Pita Bread
A Greek favorite made from Greek yogurt mixed with Persian cucumber, garlic and mint.
Fried Calamari
Lightly battered Monterey bay calamari served with spicy marinara sauce.
Grilled Jumbo Prawns
Marinated in olive oil, lemon, parsley, garlic and flame grilled served with lemon garlic aioli.
Spanakopita Of Athens
Spinach, feta cheese, Greek olive oil, rolled in phyilo dough and baked.
Smoked Salmon
Thinly sliced smoked salmon topped with capers, lemon, olive oil, feta cheese served with crostini.
Bruschetta De Napoli
Toasted ciabata bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.
Baba Ghanoug
Over roasted eggplant mixed with garlic, lemon, olive oil, Greek yogurt, served with pita bread.
Dolmas
Stuffed grape leaves with rice, herbs, lemon and olive oil.
Steamed Mussels & Clams
Fresh mussels and manila clams sauteed with garlic, fresh parsley, and white wine served with a garlic crostini.
Petra Homemade Labneh Cheese
Served with zaatar pita, green marinated olives, tomato wedges.
Dametra Royal Combination
Hummus, spanakopita, dolmas, Baba ghanouge, tzatziki.
Starters
Soups
The Best Clam Chowder
Clam chowder, offered in cup or bowl sizes.
Soup Of The Day
Soup serves
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, cucumbers, in Greek oregano vinaigrette. Served with pita bread and Tzaziki sauce
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar with shaved parmesan and croutons
The Great Greek
A traditional Greek Salad topped with our delicious Gyros meat served with Tzaziki and pita bread
Grilled Roasted Vegetable Salad
Fire roasted eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini over spinach topped with roasted pine nuts and Feta in pomegranate vinaigrette
Dametra Insalate
Fresh local mixed greens with roasted walnuts, red apple, Gorgonzola cheese with an herb fig balsamic vinaigrette
House Salad
Baby mixed greens, golden raisins and walnuts with our house balsamic vinaigrette
Salads
Pasta
Lasagna Mama Mia
Layers of fresh pasta, homemade meat sauce, ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.
Shrimp & Crab Ravioli
Served in our homemade light pesto cream sauce topped with mozzarella and baked.
Four Cheese Ravioli
Served in our homemade marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and baked.
Spaghetti Ala Bolognese
A classic dish from bologna, tomato meat sauce, served over spaghetti.
Artichoke Ravioli
In extra virgin olive oil, garlic herb sauce, topped with aged shaved parmesan.
Dametra Pasta
Chicken, olives, sun dried tomatoes, capers and garlic served over spaghetti.
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.
Prawn Pasta A La Cream
Sauteed jumbo prawns, garlic, tomatoes, shallors, basil in our homemade cream sauce served over fettuccini.
Greek Style Lamb Shank
Very tender lamb shank served over your choice of patato a gratin or rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Marinated lamb, skewered and charboiled over open flame, served with rice pilaf and Greek salad.
Grilled Salmon
Served over sauteed spinach, topped with saffron cream sauce with your choice of rice pilaf or potato a gratin.
Greek Chicken Kebab
Two skewered of grilled and marinated chicken topped with garlic lemon aioli over rice, served with Greek salad.
Istanbul Kebab
Skewered charbroiled ground beef and tomatoes seasoned with Turkish spices, over rice pilaf served with lavash bread, yogurt sauce and Greek salad.
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.
Greek Moussaka
Baked layers of eggplant, tomatoes, ground meat, potatoes, topped with bechamel and permesan.
Gyros Plate
Roasted lamb and beef seasoned with Greek spices and served over rice pilaf with a Greek salad.
Greek Combination Platter
Gyros, chicken kabab, humus, yogurt sauce, pita bread, rice and Greek salad.
Dametra Veggie Delight
A grilled mushroom and bell pepper veggie skewer, falafel, Tzatziki sauce, rice pilaf and Greek salad.
New York Steak
Charbroiled topped with a brandy mushroom reduction, served with potato a gratin.
Fisherman's Cioppino
Clams, mussels, salmon, prawns and snapper in a tomato herb wine fish broth, served with our delicious garlic bread.
Dametra Paella
Saffron rice, clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon, spicy sausages, chicken, peas, bell pepper.
Entrees
Dessert
Baklava-Layers Of Rich, Sweet Filo Dough
Piled with chopped nuts, syrup and honey.
Tiramisu-Made With Sponge Cake
Dipped in coffee, layered with whipped mascarpone cheese topped with chocolate.
Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake
Delicate layers of dark and milk chocolate topped with whipped cream.
Raspberry Cheese Cake
Velvety cheesecake infused with fresh raspberry swirls.
Greek Style Homemade Yogurt
Topped with local Honey and Walnuts
Panna Cotta
Northern italian dessert of sweetened vanilla cream pudding served with raspberry sauce