Mediterranean and Greek Cuisine

660 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732-897-9700

http://www.synaxisattheshore.com

DINNER
Monday, Wednesday thru Saturday 5pm
Sunday 2 pm

Reservations accepted

Available for on site catering

“Your food exploration here, will be rewarded with taste sensations, that will bring you back, as much for the atmosphere as for the superior tastes.”

-Gail Gerson – Witte, Asbury Park Press

“The dazzling décor had me thinking holiday parties with dramatic dishes like the huge portioned grilled 16 oz Certified Angus NY Strip Steak.”

- Len Trugman, ABC NEWS

EGGPLANT HALLOUMI TOWER 12
Grilled Cypriot goats milk cheese towered high with grilled eggplant on a bed of bruschetta

KAVOUROKEFTETHES 16
Fresh Maryland jumbo lump crabmeat, herbs mango salsa sautéed spinach basil aiol

OCTAPODI SKARAS 17
A Greek delicacy octopus seasoned and grilled to perfection

SYNAXIS KOLOKITHI MELITZANE 13
Zucchini & Eggplant chips with tzatziki & skorthalia dipping spreads

SAGANAKI FOURNOU 11
Broiled Greek Kefalograviera Cheese, flambéed & finished with fresh lemon

GARIDES SKARAS 14
Grilled jumbo shrimp roasted garlic olive oil infusion
on a bed of sautéed broccoli rabe cous cous

AGINARA 12
Fresh steamed whole artichoke mediterranean creamy vinaigrette

LOUKANICO 9
Grilled Greek sausage fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce

SPANAKOPITA 10
Spinach green onions dill herbs feta cheese blend
wrapped in a village pastry baked to perfection

ARNI TRIGONA 13
Seasoned savory lamb on pita triangles with mango salsa

TYROPITA 10
Feta cheese blended with other cheeses herbs
wrapped in village pastry baked to perfection

KEFTETHES 10
Greek meatballs made with a blend of herbs and
spices served with dipping spreads and pita

KALAMARAKIA 14
lightly breaded and fried fresh calamari served with dipping sauce

ASTACKOS ESCARGOT 19
Steamed fresh lobster chunks on a bed of sautéed spinach

DOLMATHAKIA 10
Homemade grape vine leaves stuffed with a blend
of herbs rice and meat with Greek yogurt

CYPRESS MEZE 34
Appetizer Sampler The Chef’s selection of traditional appetizers, dolmathakia,
keftethes, grilled halloumi tyropita, spanakopita, kalamarakia, loukanico, Greek olives
and cheeses, crispy zucchini chips, various dipping sauces, pita bread, fresh vegetables

OSTRAKA-RAW BAR
Littleneck Clams 1/2 dz 12
Blue Point Oysters 1/2 dz. 14
Jumbo U-10 Shrimp 4 each
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail 17
Raw Bar Sampler 40
Clams, oysters, crabmeat, shrimp, half lobster

PIKILIA
A taste of this and that…
Choice of three spreads, Greek olives, cheeses,
and pita bread 15
add grilled vegetables 5
dipping spreads ala carte 3

TARAMOSALATA
Carp Roe,lemon,herbs

HOMOUS
Chick pea, roasted garlic

MELITZANOSALATA
Roasted baby eggplant, Roasted garlic & herbs

SKORTHALIA
Garlic spread

TAHINI
Sesame, roasted garlic

TZATZIKI
Yogurt, garlic, dill cucumber herbs

Soupa - Soup

AVGOLEMENO 7
Traditional Greek chicken and orzo soup, lemon chiffon base

SOUP DU JOUR 7
Chef’s specialty soup of the evening

Horta – Salads

TRADITIONAL GREEK VILLAGE SALAD 12
Classic traditional salad with vine ripened tomato,
cucumber, peppers,onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese, mediterranean dressing.

CYPRUS SALAD 12
Traditional mixture of romaine lettuce & cabbage,
tomato,cucumber, peppers, onions, caper greens, cilantro,
kalamata olives & feta cheese, mediterranean dressing

CAESAR SALAD 10
Baby romaine lettuce, crutons, crispy parmigiana cheese withcreamy Caesar dressing

ROKA SALAD 11
Arugula coated with extra virgin olive oil, lemon,
seasonings kalamanta olives and shaved kefalotiri cheese

CRISPY CALAMARI SALAD 14
Mesclun greens gently tossed with crispy fried calamari lightly tossed in mediterranean vinaigrette

PATZARIA SALATA 14
Roasted red and yellow beets on a bed of arugula,
endiveand radicchio greens topped with roasted pignoli nuts, gorgonzola cheese
and a light balsamic vinaigrette
Add Grilled Mediterranean Style: Shrimp 6 or Chicken 4

SYNAXIS SALATA 15
Organic mesclun greens, dried cranberries, mandarin
oranges, caramelized pecans, gorgonzola cheese topped with pecan crusted chicken and Synaxis vinaigrette

Fresh fish by the pound
Seafood freshly caught, whole fish, charcoal grilled Priced by the Pound. We recommend approximately one pound per person-Fish varies in weight.
Our Chefs de-bone your fish unless otherwise instructed and all are served Ladolemono.

PLEASE VISIT OUR FRESH SEAFOOD DISPLAY
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
Allow thirty minutes for preparation on larger sizes.

ASTAKOS LOBSTER (Maine) 29 lb
Fresh charcoal grilled Maine Lobster in shell with Ladolemono

POMPANO (Atlantic Ocean) 28 lb
“Florida’s Pride” Full flavored

TSIPOURA (Imported) 26 lb
Royal Dorado – Mediterranean fish with a mild flavor & firm flakes

SARGOS (Imported) 28 lb
Mediterranean delicacy with a mild sweet & distinct flavor

LAVRAKI (Imported) 27 lb
Loup De Mer – Lean white fish with mild moist tender flakes

BARBOUNIA RED MULLET (Imported) 25 lb
Pan fried Mediterranean delicacy with a sweet flavor & aroma

SINAGRIDA RED SNAPPER (Atlantic) 26. lb
White, moist & lean fish with a firm texture & a distinctive sweet flavor

BLACK SEA BASS (Atlantic Ocean) 25 lb
Mid-Atlantic wild bass with a mild and flaky texture

FAGRI NEW ZEALAND (Imported) 28 lb
Pink snapper with a firm texture

DOVER SOLE (Imported) 36 lb
“America’s favorite sea creature” Tender, firm texture with fine delicate taste.

All above entrees served with your choice of potato or vegetable

Other specialties from the sea

ATLANTIC SALMON 23
Salmon wrapped in grape vine leaves with marinated vegetables cous cous

TONOS 27
Grilled sushi grade tuna with sautéed escarole and sliced marinated beets

PLAKI 28
Oven Baked Chilean Sea Bass with vidalia onions, tomato, herbs, and risotto

TILAPIA PSITO 23
Fresh tilapia infused with savory herbs, olives, fresh tomato, lump crabmeat sweet red onion
extra virgin olive oil and wrapped in parchment paper

GARIDES SKARAS 25
Grilled Gulf Jumbo Shrimp with a savory eggplant potato vegetarian Mousaka

GARIDES SYNAXIS 26
Sautéed jumbo shrimp in olive oil, roasted garlic, sweetonions, fresh basil topped with crumbled feta
cheese, served with caramelized risotto
and Greek yogurt

SCALLOPS ALA MEDITERRANEAN 24
Pan Seared scallops with special seasonings
mango salsa cous cous

From the land

SYNAXIS GRILLED HALF CHICKEN 21

GRILLED 16OZ BERKSHIRE PORTERHOUSE
PORK CHOP 29

GRILLED 16 OZ CERTIFIED ANGUS
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 33

ROAST PRIME RIBS OF BEEF AU JUS
CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF
ZEUS CUT 20 OZ 33
APHRODITE CUT 16 OZ 29

GRILLED 18OZ LOIN LAMB CHOPS 34

GRILLED 16OZ VEAL CHOP 37

GRILLED 10 OZ CERTIFIED ANGUS
FILET MIGNON 35

RACK OF LAMB 34
Encrusted insavory herbs and broiledto perfection

All Entrees served with your choice of potato or vegetable

MOUSAKA Traditional 24 / Vegetarian 21
Grilled Eggplant and zucchini, potatoes, herb infused ground meats layered
and topped with bechamel sauce.

Pastas

TRADITIONAL PASTITSIO 23
Layered long spagh-roni with herb infused meats, mediterranean cheeses and
topped with a savory bechamel sauce

MAKARONIA ME KEMA 21
Traditional bolognese sauce Greek spaghetti, shaved kefalotiri cheese

ARNI GIOVETSI 27
A Classic – Savory lamb shank baked in casserole with herbs and fresh tomatoes,
orzo, topped with crumbled feta

MAKARONIA RIS EMERAS
Chef’s Selection Pasta of the Day

Kai oti allo thes
And whatever else you want $7 per side

FASOLAKIA
Braised green beans stewed in tomatoes

SAUTEED SPINACH
Garlic and olive oil

HORTA
Steamed mountain greens

BROCCOLI RABE
Sautéed with garlic and feta cheese

ROASTED POTATOES
Lemon and oregano infused

GRILLED VEGETABLES

GREEK OREGANO FRIES