Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
1417 W Davis
in Oak Cliff
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-8100

Price Range: $$
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Parking: Private Lot
Attire: Casual
Good for Groups: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: No
Take-out: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes

HOURS DINNER TUESDAY - SATURDAY 5 PM until we get tired! LUNCH FRIDAY ONLY 11:30 - 2:00. CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY.

I'm a longtime resident of the Cliff and I love it dearly. I'm always excited to try a new restaurant in our neighborhood that offers something we didn't have before. A friend and I tried Kavala for the first time last night. It was a fantastic dining experience from the point we walked in the door, until we finished the last drops of the deliciously strong, but smooth coffee.

The staff was cordial and attentive. The food was nothing short of perfection. We chose the hummus as an appetizer, even though I’m picky when it comes to hummus. I was very pleased with Kavala’s. We shared our entrées of scallops in a crème sauce with cabbage, and the gyro. I had a glass of a pinot gris I’d not tried before, but definitely will again. Thanks for an unexpected pleasure. Kavala is my new favorite restaurant.

I took a good friend here last Saturday for her birthday and again we had a wonderful time.

We called at 4:30 for a reservation, and when we arrived at 7pm we were promptly seated by an extremely friendly mananger.

We started with a shared appetizer -- pan fried haloumi with heirloom tomatoes in an olive oil & dill vinaigrette. The sheep's milk cheese had a slightly salty flavor and a creamy inside. It had spackled, golden crust and was delicious, as were the yellow, red and purple heirlooms. We raved for it!

Sally had the garlic-crusted ribeye steak as she was on one her meat-eating binges again. It was 12oz of perfect rare and was accompanied by crispy oven-roasted potato fries. She really enjoyed it and the charred garlic-breadcrumb rub really kicked it up a notch. Our guest had the special of the night - 2 double-cut lamb chops (total = 6!). They were rubbed with a "Moroccan spice mix" that was primarily cardamom, cumin, pepper and sea salt. Again, perfectly cooked to med-rare-rare and melt-in-your-mouth goodness. It paired with a vinaigrette-based onion salad consisting of roasted red onion, sauteed green onion and raw red onion. Very unique and it totally worked with the lamb.

I had the Pastisio, which was very good. Just the right amount of cinamin. It also used bucatini noodles instead of the more common elbow macaroni you often see down here. A good Greek salad accompanied it.

Frei Brothers Reserve Chard. was the drinkers' choice. At $48 was about 3.5x retail, so not totally out of line, but still a wee bit steep. My lemons were free.

Our server was exceptional and we tipped accordingly. He knew the wine list backwards, he explained that the creamy hummus had added Greek yogurt (whoda thunk?) and he explained the dishes in detail when asked. The place was packed by 8pm and everyone was enjoying themselves, with a festive atmosphere all around. Kelly is still flying high as far as we are concerned and this little bistro is a gem in the rough.