Ethos

4.7

227 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

This 1st Avenue gem, located blocks away from the United Nations Headquarters, is one of Manhattan’s famous and long-established Greek restaurants. Our patrons may enjoy authentic Mediterranean seafood cuisine with traditional ambiance in Midtown East. Join us for dinner in our exquisite and warm Greek hospitality.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 888-4060
Website
http://www.ethosrestaurantgroup.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
905 1st Ave, New York, NY 10022-8009
Area
Midtown East
Cross Street
51st Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Avgolemono SoupUS$12.00
Classic organic egg-lemon soup with chicken and orzo
PikiliaUS$21.00
Platter of Traditional Spreads: Melitzanosalata, Scordalia, Ktipiti and Tzatziki or enjoy an individual portion
Ethos ChipsUS$24.00
Paper-thin zucchini and eggplant chips with tzatziki sauce
KolokithokeftedesUS$14.00
Zucchini, carrots, dill, mint and feta, fried and served with tzatziki sauce
Imam BiyaldiUS$13.00
Baked eggplant stuffed with onions, tomatoes and garlic, topped with graviera cheese
RollatiniUS$14.00
Eggplant rolls baked with light tomato sauce and feta
CauliflowerUS$16.00
Fried cauliflower with toasted almonds, finished with garlic butter and accompanied by a spicy aioli
LoukanikoUS$17.00
Greek style pork and leek sausage with sautéed bell peppers and onions
PatzariaUS$17.00
Roasted beets served with scordalia sauce and extra virgin olive oil
SpanakopitaUS$19.00
Traditional spinach and feta triangles
HalloumiUS$19.00
Grilled Cypriot cheese
SaganakiUS$17.00
Traditional pan fried graviera cheese
Sesame FetaUS$20.00
Pan seared sesame encrusted feta topped with candied figs, cherry tomato on a raspberry-honey glaze
OctopusUS$26.00
Sushi grade Mediterranean grilled octopus, onions, capers
CalamariUS$23.00
Fried or grilled tender squid
ShrimpUS$27.00
Grilled jumbo U10 shrimp with extra virgin olive oil and herbs
MusselsUS$23.00
Steamed mussels cooked with Santorini wine and ouzo broth

Salads

TomatoUS$24.00
Classic Greek salad, cut to order, with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives, feta and extra virgin olive oil
GreenUS$16.00
Romaine hearts, fresh scallions, dill and feta in a house dressing
BeetUS$18.00
Red and golden beets, scordalia, toasted almonds, arugula, dill, scallions and balsamic glaze
KaleUS$18.00
Baby kale, walnuts, citrus dressing, strawberries

Fresh Whole Fish

LavrakiUS$36.00
Imported whole "Bronzino" - lean white fish, mild, moist, tender flakes
TsipouraUS$36.00
Imported whole "Royal Dorado" - Mediterranean fish with a rich flavor and firm flakes
Red SnapperUS$39.00
American snapper, moist and lean fish with distinctive sweet flavor
Black Sea BassUS$39.00
Atlantic Ocean, whole Mid-Atlantic wild bass, mild flavor and flaky texture
FagriUS$40.00
Imported, firm, sweet Mediterranean pink snapper

Other Specialties

SalmonUS$35.00
Wild salmon with sautéed spinach, chick peas and fingerling potatoes
HalibutUS$38.00
Pan-seared wild Canadian halibut, cauliflower puree, yellow and green squash
TunaUS$36.00
Pan-seared, sesame crusted yellow fin tuna - sushi grade
PlakiUS$35.00
Pan roasted filet of sole, onions, tomatoes in a light Santorini wine and tomato sauce
ChickenUS$31.00
Free range, half roasted chicken, lemon potatoes
KotopouloUS$28.00
Boneless chicken breast kebob, French fries and tzatziki
MoussakaUS$33.00
Layers of sautéed ground meat, eggplant, potatoes, topped with béchamel sauce
Tourlou TowerUS$28.00
Eggplant, zucchini, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, baked with tomato sauce and fresh basil
Filet MignonUS$48.00
8 ounce prime tenderloin accompanied with asparagus, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy
SirloinUS$48.00
16 ounce charcoal frilled sirloin steak with Greek style fresh cut fries
Lamb ChopsUS$48.00
4 charcoal grilled lamb chops, smashed potatoes, grilled vegetables
YouvetsiUS$37.00
14 ounce lamb shank over a creamy feta mashed potato
Pork ChopUS$30.00
10 ounce chop, tender and juicy served with Greek style fresh cut fries
Seafood OrzoUS$32.00
Mussels, clams, shrimp, and squid in a creamy tomato sauce infused with herbs and ouzo
Shrimp SaganakiUS$38.00
Shrimp, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and feta
Shrimp LinguiniUS$38.00
Sautéed gulf shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, Santorini wine, garlic, onions and cherry tomatoes
GaridesUS$42.00
Imported frilled giant tiger shrimp, extra virgin olive oil and lemon sauce
Lobster
Charcoal frilled Maine lobster in the shell with ladolemono sauce
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Langoustines
Succulent and sweet, grilled to perfection
- MP
Astako-Makaronada
1 1/2 lb. Maine lobster with linguini in a rich garlic tomato sauce
- MP

Sides

AsparagusUS$10.00
Fresh Cut FriesUS$10.00
BroccoliUS$10.00
HortaUS$10.00
Lemon PotatoesUS$9.00
Sauteed SpinachUS$11.00
Broccoli Rabe with FetaUS$12.00
Seasonal VegetablesUS$16.00

Desserts

Molten Lava CakeUS$10.00
Warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream
Cheese CakeUS$12.00
Creamy mascarpone cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and sour cherry preserve
YaiourtiUS$10.00
Greek yogurt with Attiki honey, black cherry preserve and walntus
GalaktobourekoUS$10.00
Semolina custard wrapped in phyllo with orange and lemon zest in syrup
BaklavaUS$10.00
Layered phyllo with almonds, walnuts and orange honey syrup
Yogurt FlanUS$10.00
Yogurt cake with honey

Ethos Signature Infusions

The V.I.P.US$16.00
Stoilichnaya Vodka infused with fresh, ripe pineapple
Winter Bee's KneesUS$16.00
Hendrick's Gin, citrus, Cretan infused honey
PearfectionUS$16.00
Tito's Vodka infused with wild baby pears, lime juice, pear nectar

Cocktails

Blood Orange MargaritaUS$16.00
Patron silver, Amara blood orange, lime
Ethos-TiniUS$16.00
Crop Cucumber, Masticha liquor, mint, lemon
Lychee MartiniUS$16.00
Grey Goose, lychee juice, fresh lychee
Coconut Pineapple MargaritaUS$16.00
1800 Coconut tequila, Cointreau, lemon, pineapple juice and citrus
Spicy MargaritaUS$16.00
Herradura Silver, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, muddled jalapeno, lime & orange juices
Smoke & FireUS$16.00
Los Siete Mezcal, jalapeno, cucumber and lime juice
Old Fashioned AngelUS$16.00
Angel's Envy, muddled orange and cherry, orange bitters, garnished with a cherry
Pomegranate MartiniUS$16.00
Ketel One vodka, Cointreau and pomegranate with a sugar rim
Ethos KosmoUS$16.00
Stoli vodka, Cointreau, lime & cranberry juices
Fig MartiniUS$16.00
Figenza vodka, St. Germain, lemon and orange juices
Ethos SpritzUS$16.00
Shallow Apertivo, Masticha, Prosecco and orange bitters
Mykonos MuleUS$16.00
Grey Goose vodka, Metaxa, Stoli ginger beer with fresh cucumber
Midnight MojitoUS$16.00
Stoli Blueberry vodka, mint, muddled blueberries and simple syrup
White SangriaUS$15.00
Ketel Oranje, Greek brandy, Cointreau, rose water and fresh fruit

What 227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ethos, known for its "great food and extra friendly service," offered an inviting atmosphere with top-notch seafood and delicious Greek cuisine. Guests praised standout dishes like seafood orzo and lemon potatoes. Despite its closure, it left behind fond memories of professional staff and a lively dining experience.

232 Reviews

P
Pamela
New York City
34 reviews
1.0
34 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant was closed and could not communicate with Open Table so I couldn’t make a reservation elsewhere
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Len
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ethos is now closed. We walked up to an empty building.
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Brian
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ethos is closed permanently. They closed the day after Thanksgiving and did not take down their website, phone number, etc. The restaurant space is empty. Our party of 6 were able to dine at the French restaurant around the corner. The waiter explained that Ethos had 25 employees who lost their jobs the day Ethos closed . There was not any notification ahead of time for them. Open table, please do not allow people to make any further reservations.
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Leslie
New York City
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant is closed! We received no notification from OpenTable or the restaurant that they are no longer there. We showed up to an emptied our space.
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Michael
New York City
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant is closed yet open table took the Rez and sent me a confirmation and now asked for a review.
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Jeff
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were in Greece (Athens and the Islands) a month ago, and went to Ethos to satisfy our fond memories. We were not disappointed. Everything is fresh, well-prepared and delicious. Great service. Seafood is top-notch. Great Lemon Potatoes. Small but good Greek wine list.
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carole
New York City
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Although very courteous the service was a bit inattentive. Food was very good.
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Bob
New York City
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were helpful and fun. The appetizers were great and the main courses were easy and plentiful. The drinks and wine were first class.
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Ralph
VIP
New York City
634 reviews
5.0
634 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and extra friendly service. Lively atmosphere.
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A.J.
VIP
New York City
163 reviews
5.0
163 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Our server, Lettie(sp), was so professional, yet friendly. She made the experience perfect! The food was delicious. We shared the Greek salad, then had the place and seafood orzo. All the dishes were perfectly prepared. The hostess was also very nice! Great staff!
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FAQs

Ethos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 888-4060.

Ethos is rated 4.7 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

905 1st Ave, New York, NY 10022-8009

Additional information

Cross Street
51st Street
Area
Midtown East
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.ethosrestaurantgroup.com/
Phone number
(212) 888-4060

Ethos

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Shellfish

Shrimp Cocktail

Clams on the Half Shell

Oysters on the Half Shell

PlateauUS$130.00

Appetizers

Avgolemono SoupUS$12.00

PikiliaUS$21.00

Ethos ChipsUS$24.00

KolokithokeftedesUS$14.00

Imam BiyaldiUS$13.00

RollatiniUS$14.00

CauliflowerUS$16.00

LoukanikoUS$17.00

PatzariaUS$17.00

SpanakopitaUS$19.00

HalloumiUS$19.00

SaganakiUS$17.00

Sesame FetaUS$20.00

OctopusUS$26.00

CalamariUS$23.00

ShrimpUS$27.00

MusselsUS$23.00

Salads

TomatoUS$24.00

GreenUS$16.00

BeetUS$18.00

KaleUS$18.00

Fresh Whole Fish

LavrakiUS$36.00

TsipouraUS$36.00

Red SnapperUS$39.00

Black Sea BassUS$39.00

FagriUS$40.00

Other Specialties

SalmonUS$35.00

HalibutUS$38.00

TunaUS$36.00

PlakiUS$35.00

ChickenUS$31.00

KotopouloUS$28.00

MoussakaUS$33.00

Tourlou TowerUS$28.00

Filet MignonUS$48.00

SirloinUS$48.00

Lamb ChopsUS$48.00

YouvetsiUS$37.00

Pork ChopUS$30.00

Seafood OrzoUS$32.00

Shrimp SaganakiUS$38.00

Shrimp LinguiniUS$38.00

GaridesUS$42.00

Lobster

Langoustines

Astako-Makaronada

Sides

AsparagusUS$10.00

Fresh Cut FriesUS$10.00

BroccoliUS$10.00

HortaUS$10.00

Lemon PotatoesUS$9.00

Sauteed SpinachUS$11.00

Broccoli Rabe with FetaUS$12.00

Seasonal VegetablesUS$16.00

Desserts

Molten Lava CakeUS$10.00

Cheese CakeUS$12.00

YaiourtiUS$10.00

GalaktobourekoUS$10.00

BaklavaUS$10.00

Yogurt FlanUS$10.00

Ethos Signature Infusions

The V.I.P.US$16.00

Winter Bee's KneesUS$16.00

PearfectionUS$16.00