breaded rings deep-fried in canola oil until tender. topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with spicy marinara sauce.
Dolma (served Hot)
tender grape leaves filled with seasoned, lean ground certified angus beef, fresh tomato, rice and flavorful seasonings.
baked in a tangy tomato sauce.
7.95
Athens Fries
our award winning house seasoned fries accompanied by our delicious dipping sauce
Side Order$2.95
Full Order$4.50
Stuffed Grape Leaves (served Cold)
$6.95
our vegetarian version of dolmas consists of young, tender grape leaves, stuffed with rice and flavorful herbs. served with our delicious tzatziki sauce.
Saganaki (greek Cheese)
$8.95
first we saute a slice of kefalotyri cheese, then we flambe with bacardi rum and finish with a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice. its a greek classic.(try the saganaki with warm pita bread and a sprinkle of our racy red sauce)
Salads
Bruschette Salad
$9.25
plump roma tomatoes, roasted red peppers, the finest greek feta cheese, fresh basil and garlic on a bed of romaine lettuce with pita strips, drizzled with balsamic-pesto dressing and virgin olive oil.
Caesar Salad
$8.50
a generous portion of romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, garnished with croutons and parmesan cheese
Gyros Salad
$9.75
fresh vegetables, greek dressing, gyros meat and tzatziki sauce on a large bed of greens with greek olives. our signature salad
Fatosh Salad
$8.95
romaine lettuce with fresh green onions, red bell peppers, parsley, cucumbers, tomatoes, toasted pita strips, pine nuts, greek olives and our tangy lemon-herb dressing
Greek Salad
$9.25
a large bed of romaine lettuce topped with fresh vegetables, greek feta cheese and greek olives. finished with paymons famous greek dressing.
Dips
Lebni
$4.95
kefir cheese topped with extra virgin olive oil,
paprika and kalamata olives.
Bouranni
a creamy dip made with a tasty blend of spinach,
yogurt, fresh mint and a few herbs and spices.
Side$5.50
Regular$7.50
Hummus
a puree of chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic, olive oil and fresh lemon juice. a delectable dip.try our hummus topped with freshly made pesto sauce.
side $6.95 regular $8.50
Side$5.50
Regular$7.50
Baba Ganosh
a scrumptious mixture of seasoned, baked eggplant blended with tahini, fresh garlic, olive oil and fresh lemon juice.(great with a sprinkle of our racy red sauce)
Side$5.50
Regular$7.50
Yogurt-cucumber (contains Walnuts)
a fusion of yogurt, cucumber, fresh mint leaves, crushed walnuts and fresh herbs
Side$5.50
Regular$7.50
Entrees
Lasagna
$12.95
numerous layers of wide lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese baked then finished with a layer of our tasty marinara sauce
Eggplant Parmesan
$12.95
fresh eggplant coated with italian bread crumbs, sauteed in olive oil and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. baked and served with barilla spaghetti marinara.
Farfalle Piedmonte
$12.95
al dente bow tie noodles covered in a roasted garlic cream sauce with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh herbs and green onions
Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Fettuccini Or Penne Marinara
all pasta is barilla brand and topped with our savory marinara sauce and fresh basil.add a side of meatballs or grilled chicken breast for just $3.95
$8.95
Add A Side Of Meatballs Or Grilled Chicken Breast$3.95
Spaghetti Bolognese
$12.95
this tasty meat sauce dish is made with a combination fresh certified angus beef ground chuck and italian sausage with italian herbs and marinara sauce.
Desserts
Mamas Baklava
$5.25
baked fresh daily with a thick layer of ground walnuts, pistachios, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. topped with cinnamon-honey syrup and sprinkled pistachios.
Greek Rice Pudding
$3.95
this greek classic is made with fresh cream, vanilla, firm calrose rice and sprinkled with cinnamon and topped with whipped cream.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
$6.95
our only dessert not made in-house. made by the cheesecake factory
Cannoli
$4.75
the traditional italian dessert made with fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
Tiramisu
$6.95
made with fresh mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, espressso and a touch of almond syrup
Founder Paymon Raouf opened the original location on Maryland Parkway (University District) in 1988 as a local deli featuring Middle Eastern food and beverages under the name Middle Eastern Bazaar. Several years later the name was changed to the Mediterranean Cafe to reflect the diversity of cuisines in the Mediterranean region. In 2002 the name was changed to Paymon’s Mediterranean Café & Lounge. The final name change was due to branding the Paymon's name and to bring attention to it's full-service operation with the Hookah Lounge. In 2004 Paymon's opened it's second full-service location on West Sahara Avenue