Finally Tried All Three Menus โ Lunch, Brunch & Dinner! ๐ฅโจ
Melina always keeps me on my toes โ their menu is split into Lunch, Brunch, and Dinner, and it took me three visits to finally complete the full dinner menu! ๐ The creativity and flavors are totally worth multiple visits โ highly recommend! Personal tip: You can skip the Lunch Menu โ if you love brunch, go on a weekend morning ๐ฅโ๏ธ, but Dinner is definitely the star! ๐ ๐น Drinks: โข Nectar of the Gods โ my go-to every time! ๐ฏ๐งก โข Honey Bee Blossom โ my friendโs favorite! ๐๐ธ Both are delicious โ no wrong choices here! ๐ ๐ Roasted Eggplant Surprisingly became my favorite small plate this time โ not oily at all, with a smooth purรฉe underneath infused with black vinegar and lemon zest. ๐๐ซ ๐ฎ Beef Tartare Fresh raw beef with no gamey taste โ paired with a spicy tomato sauce and egg yolk custard โ a perfect match! ๐ฅ๐ถ๏ธ ๐ฆ Grilled Octopus A must-order! The octopus is savory and slightly salty, balanced beautifully with pea purรฉe, parsley, and black vinegar. ๐๐ง ๐ Slow Roasted Lamb Neck 'Kleftikรณ' The star of the show! Slow-cooked lamb neck wrapped in paper โ incredibly tender and juicy, with no gaminess. Served with pita bread, crispy potatoes ๐ฅ, and mint-ginger slices โ huge portion! ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ Grilled Branzino Mediterranean sea bass โ grilled skillfully with no fishy taste. Solid and well-executed! ๐๐ด ๐ Melina 905 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 #DMVFoodAndFun #DMVEats #GlobalFoodSquad #MelinaRestaurant #PikeAndRose #PrettyPlates #DinnerGoals #BrunchTime #CocktailLove #CreativeCuisine #SlowRoastedLamb #SeafoodDelight #ElegantDining #FoodReview #MustTryDMV #DateNightSpot #FoodieGram #ThreeMenusDone #LambNeckMagic #GrilledPerfection
