961 Greek Taverna — Restaurant in Town of Carmel

Tried to stop here to try it since it’s a new Greek place and was very hopeful for something other than the many Italian or Mexican restaurants in Mahopac. Upon pulling up, the place was closed and a handwritten sign literally said “Sorry closed due to chef being sick.” While the honesty is commendable, and closing is the right choice, that just conjures up horrible thoughts of communicable diseases mixed with food handling. By itself, that would not be the case, but the windows and door (the very first impression) were absolutely filthy. If the first and most visible part of this restaurant is not cleanly, do you think the areas you don’t see are kept sanitary and clean? Hard pass...

From the moment we walked in, the warm lighting and inviting décor set the tone for a pleasant evening. The staff greeted us with genuine smiles and were attentive without being intrusive. Each dish was well-presented and full of flavor, clearly made with fresh, quality ingredients. The standout for me was the Paella, which had the perfect balance of seasoning and texture. Portions were generous, making it great value for the price. The background music was soft enough to allow for conversation, adding to the overall cozy atmosphere. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a special occasion, this place delivers on both taste...

AVOID!! Avoid this place. When they do actually open, which ends up being MAYBE 2 times a week, the order will be wrong. Ordered Greek orzo I believe it was. Got a Greek salad once I got home and opened the bag. Called, and they gave me an attitude and said since it left the restaurant they would not refund it. So needless to say, I threw the entire disgusting salad out because I can not eat kalmata olives or those grape leaves. Essentially, I threw my money right into the garbage. Then, I had to spend more money to go somewhere else for dinner.

Place should just shut its doors and owner should give up trying to open...