Place Category: Catering and GeorgianPlace Tags: Dog Friendly Patio and Family Owned and Operated
Authentic Georgian dishes like Shqmeruli, shkmeruli, khinkali, xinkali, khachapuri, xachapuri, cheese boat, cheese bread, kebabs mcvadi with lamb, pork, and chicken, soup kharcho, chaqapuli, chakapuli, tolma, quail, branzino sea bass, lamb shank, shqmeruli, shkmeruli, lobio beans, eggplant rolls, ajapsandali, eggplant roll, napoleon for dessert and many more.
Imported Georgian Wines
Also visit our sister restaurant Georgian Cheese Boat in San Francisco North Beach
OUR STORY
Ever since I came to America in 1995, I have wanted to open a restaurant and share the Georgian culinary tradition.
The name Tamari derives from three sources: my daughter; my grandmother, who passed her love of cooking down to me; and Queen Tamari of the 12th century, who led Georgia to peace and prosperity. These women continue to inspire me, and it was with them in mind that I opened this restaurant. We are family owned and operated, serving 100% authentic, Georgian food. We pride ourselves on serving only the freshest and highest quality food and wine.
Facts about Georgia:
– Georgia is one of the oldest wine regions in the world. Dated over 8000 years ago
– Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, was founded in the 5th century
– Georgia is the birthplace of wine and home to over 500 indigenous grape varieties
– Europe’s highest settlement, Ushguli, is in Georgia at 6,900 feet
– Georgia has the world’s most liberal visa policy
Tamari Authentic Georgian Cuisine Menu - San Carlos Updated 4/3/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeCOLD SMALL PLATES
PKHALI - VEGETABLE PATE (V) 13
Spinach ~ spinach, walnuts, vinegar, onions, garlic, herbsPKHALI - VEGETABLE PATE (V) 12
Beets ~ beet greens, walnuts, parsley, cilantro, garlic, herbsEGGPLANT ROLLS (V) 12
Roasted slices of eggplant stuffed with walnut pestoCOMBO (V) 24
Pkhali, rolled eggplant, stuffed red bell pepper, carrots
HOT SMALL PLATES
SOKO KETSZE (V) 14
Grilled mushrooms with cheese, sour cream, mayo, onion, fresh herbsTOLMA 17
Marinated grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and Georgian spices. Served with yogurt sauceOJAKHURI W/ MUSHROOMS (V) 13
Hand-cut fried potatoes, grilled mushrooms, herbsLOBIO (V) 10
Pinto beans served in a clay pot with side pickled garlic and pickled cucumberAJAPSNDALI (V) 12
Vegetarian stew with eggplant, tomato, zucchini, bell pepper, potato, fresh herbs
SOUP & SALAD
SOUP KHARCHO 14
Beef broth, rice, garlic, onion, cilantro, spicesCHIKHIRTMA 12
Georgian chicken soupGEORGIAN SALAD (V) 12
Tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, wine vinegar, onions, parsley (add walnut pesto $4.50)
MTSVADI GEORGIAN KEBAB
Marinated and grilled shish kebab served with a side salad that includes organic green mix, tomatoes, cucumber, and house-made sauceCHICKEN 19
LAMB 26
MINCED MTSVADI 23
Ground beef kebab wrapped in lavash bread served with choice of salad, or hand-cut fried potatoPORK 21
MTSVADI COMBO 45
Chicken, lamb, pork, minced kebab. Served with Tkemali sauce.
HOT LARGE PLATES
BRAISED LAMB SHANK 34
Served with hand-cut fried potatoes, an side saladWHOLE GRILLED BRANZINO 34
Served with green mixed saladCHAKAPULI 36
Traditional Georgian lamb stew with green plums, tarragon, herbsBLACKBERRY-GLAZED QUAIL 25
Served with fried potatoes and saladKUPATI 23
Traditional Georgian beef sausage. Served with hand-cut fried potatoSHKMERULI 24
Cornish game hen cooked in milk, garlic and spices
CHEESE BREAD - KHACHAPURI
IMERULI KHACHAPURI 21
Georgian traditional cheese breadMEGRULI KHACHAPURI 24
With Georgian smoked Sulguni cheeseACHARULI KHACHAPURI 23
Oven baked dough filled with cheese. Formed into an open boat shape and topped with an egg and a pat of butterPENOVANI KHACHAPURI 19
Golden, crunchy layered puff pastry dough with cheese
KHINKALI - Choice of beef or lamb
Hand-Rolled Juicy Dumplings, Filled With Seasoned Ground Meat & Georgian HerbsBEEF ~ 5 PIECES /6 PIECES 17/20
LAMB ~ 5 PIECES /6 PIECES 18/21
BEEF OR LAMB FROZEN KHINKALI ~ 10 PIECES 27
SIDES
MCHADI 5
Georgian traditional cornbreadCHVISHTARI 7
Baked cornbread with cheese insideHAND-CUT FRIED POTATO WITH SPICES 6
GEORGIAN CHEESE 13
Guda, ImeruliSAUCE ASSORTMENT 12
Tkemali, Pomegranate, Ajika hot, Ajika mildPICKLED ASSORTMENT 12
Cucumber, garlic, jonjoli (capers)TKEMALI SAUCE 3.50
AJIKA MILD 3
AJIKA HOT 4
POMEGRANATE SAUCE 3
YOGURT SAUCE 4
DESSERT
NAPOLEON 16
Flaky and crispy layers of puff pastry filled with thick layers of homemade pastry creamMURABA & TEA 18
Assortment of 4 different house-made fruit preserves with a pot of Georgian tea.TAMARI’S FAVORITE 15
Organic pear cooked in red Georgian semi-sweet wine, chocolate and vanilla cream, berry sauce, roasted pistachiosCHURCHKHELA 6
Walnuts or Hazelnuts coated with thickened grape juice
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CLAUSTHALE 4.95
Germany 12 ozBORJOMI 3.95
Georgian Mineral Water 16.7 ozNABEGHLAVI - SELTZER 3.95
16.9 ozNABEGLAVI NATURAL SPARKLING MINERAL WATER 3.95
NATURAL GEORGIAN SODA 3.95
Natural Georgian Soda in 0.5 L glass bottle ~ Pear,, Saperavi, TarragonORGANIC APPLE JUICE 3.95
Organic Sparkling Apple Juice -
100% JuiceTURKISH COFFEE 3.95
DECAF OR REGULAR BLACK COFFEE 3.50
ESPRESSO 3.50
HOT TEA 2.95
Tamari Authentic Georgian Cuisine Wine Beer List - San Carlos Updated 4/3/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeGEORGIAN WHITE WINE
ORGO KISI, QVEVRI, AMBER 2018 18/63
DILA~O, RKATSITELI-MCVANE, AMBER 2019 12/44
TSINANDALI, TELIANI VALLEY 2017 11/40
MK RHAPSODIA, QVEVRY 2016 13/47
MK AIETI, AMPHORA, DRY 2016 10/39
GLEKHURI, KISI QVEVRY, AMBER 2017 52
ORGO, MTSVANE 2018 56
ORGO, MTSVANE, SPARKLING, BRUT 75
GEORGIAN RED WINE
KINDZMARAULI, SEMI-SWEET, TELIANI VALLEY 2018 12/45
KHVANCHKARA, SEMI-SWEET, TELIANI VALLEY 2019 14/54
GUARDIANS, SAPERAVI RESERVE, DRY 2019 13/47
ORGO, OLD VINYARDS SAPERAVI DRY 2019 63
PIROSMANI, DRY, SCHUCHMANN 2018 11/42
MUKUZANI, DRY, ASKANELI 2018 13/48
TEVZA, SHAVKAPITO, DRY (PINOT NOIR STYLE) 2018 58
DAKISHVILI FAMILY SELECTION, CUVEE 2017 80
OTHER REDS
LA HONDA, PINOT NOIR SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS 2017 12/44
ROMBAUER ZINFANDEL HALF BOTTLE 2017 33
DUMOL, PINOT NOIR, RUSSIAN RIVER 2014 110
AMARONE VALPOLICELLA, CLASSICO, ITALY 2012 69
KEENAN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA 2015 88
OTHER WHITES
CHAMPAGNE, VEUVE DU VERNAY, FRANCE 11/42
SPYROS, HATZIYIANNIS SANTORINI 2016 12/44
KLEFTER, GREECE, SAVATIANO 2017 39
DECOY, SAUVIGNON BLANC NAPA 2015 42
MANTINIA, GREECE, MOSCHOFILERO 2016 45
CUVEE LOS GATOS, CHARDONNEY BY TESTAROSA 2018 46
MER SOLEIL RESERVE, SANTA BARBARA 2014 68
ROMBAUER, SAUVIGNON BLANC, CARNEROS 2016 64
WINDSTREAM, CHARDONNAY 2017 44
CROSSBARN, CHARDONNAY, SONOMA 2015 65
ROMBAUER, CARNEROS CHARDONNAY, HALF BOTTLE 2018 33
FLOWERS, SONOMA, CHARDONNAY 2014 94
BOTTLED BEER
EREBUMI PREMIUM ~ ARMENIA 6.4% 500ML 6.95
PRIMATOR PREMIUM LAGER ~ CZECH 5.0% 500 ML 6.95
PRIMATOR HEFE-WEIZEN ~ CZECH 5.0% 500ML 6.95
CLAUSTHALE NON-ALCOHOLIC ~ GERMANY 12 OZ 4.95
BOHEMIA REGENT PREMIUM LAGER PALE ~CZECH 5% 500ML 6.95
ZLATO PRAZSKE LAGER ~CZECH 5.2% 500ML 6.95