Cheap Eats 2007: Cava

Reviewed by Todd Kliman , Ann Limpert , Cynthia Hacinli , Don Rockwell , Michele Kayal

Cava

9713 Traville Gateway Drive
Rockville, MD
Phone: 301-309-9090

Cuisines:
Greek/Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates

Opening Hours:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Sun:
Evening: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri:
Afternoon: 11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Fri,Sat:
Evening: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Rockville

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Rowdy

Reservations:
Not Accepted

Special Features:
Kid Friendly

Website:
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Price Details:
Mezze, $3.95 to $10.95.


 

Reader's Rating:
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Forget Zorba the Greek clichés. Think instead of the ouzeri you’d find in Athens’s stylish Kolonaki neighborhood.

Mezze rules at this lively restaurant and nightspot owned by three second-generation Greek-Americans. From the tangy grilled baby octopus and the mini souvlakis to the charcoal-grilled loukanika (orange-scented sausage), the cooking is always gutsy and frequently interesting. Doughnut fans will want to indulge in Greece’s take on fried dough: loukoumades kissed with honey and cinnamon.

Portions are generous, and most dishes are under $9. The deal gets even better Mondays with $5 martinis and Tuesdays with half-price bottles of wine, including lots of interesting Greek picks.

Open weekdays for lunch, Monday through Saturday for dinner.