Cold Mezza & Starters
Labneh
Strained yogurt at its most luxurious — silky, tangy, and topped with a swirl of olive oil and fresh mint. Spread it on warm bread and you'll understand why this has been on Middle Eastern tables for generations.
Baba Ghanouj
Eggplant charred over an open flame, then mashed with rich tahini, lemon, and garlic. Topped with fresh tomato and a ribbon of olive oil. Smoky, creamy, and utterly addictive.
Hommos
Velvety mashed chickpeas blended with smooth tahini, bright lemon, and a generous pour of olive oil. Made from scratch, the way it's meant to be. There's a reason everyone loves it.
Kheyma (Kibbe Neyyeh / Chi Kufta)
One of the most cherished dishes in Armenian cuisine. The finest lean meat is hand-blended with cracked wheat and aromatic spices until it becomes impossibly smooth and tender. Served raw — a true labor of love.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
A labor of patience and tradition. Tender pickled grape leaves wrapped around a fragrant filling of rice, herbs, and vegetables, then gently cooked in their own natural juices.
Basturma
Armenia's answer to charcuterie. Air-cured beef coated in a signature blend of fenugreek and spices, aged slowly until the flavor deepens into something silky and irreplaceable. A slice of history.
Mohammara
A bold, russet-colored paste of roasted red peppers, crushed walnuts, breadcrumbs, and pomegranate molasses. Sweet heat with a deep, complex finish.
Chicken Tarator
Tender poached white chicken draped in a rich, garlicky tahini sauce. Lush, satisfying, and quietly unforgettable.
Aleppo Mortadella
Lean beef seasoned with a distinctive Aleppan spice blend, formed and cooked into a delicately flavored mortadella unlike anything you'll find at a deli counter.
Ras Naana Patties
Cooked lean meat seasoned with fragrant dried mint, served in a pool of warm garlic and olive oil. Aromatic, savory, and deeply satisfying.
Artichoke Spinach Dip
A rich, bubbling blend of artichoke hearts and fresh spinach folded into a four-cheese mixture. Warm, indulgent, and impossible to resist.
Armenian Potato Salad
Boiled potatoes diced and tossed with scallions, parsley, roasted red pepper, garlic, and olive oil. Bright, herby, and a world away from the mayo-based version.
Grilled White Cheese
Housemade Syrian cheese brought to life on the grill — golden on the outside, warm and soft within.
Feta Cheese, Pickles and Olives
A simple, satisfying spread of briny feta, house pickles, and cured olives. The kind of thing that disappears before the party even starts.
Assorted Gourmet Cheeses and Fancy Crackers
A carefully curated selection of fine cheeses paired with artisan crackers. Elegant, effortless, and always a hit.
Cold Cut Trio
Three expertly selected house-cured meats, sliced thin and arranged for easy grazing.
Puff Pastry Stuffed with Cheese or Meat
Buttery, flaky puff pastry filled with your choice of seasoned meat or melted cheese. Warm, golden, and endlessly snackable.
Shrimp Cocktail
Plump, extra-large shrimp served chilled alongside a zesty shrimp sauce. Elegant, easy, and always the first thing to disappear.
Hearty Shrimp Salad
A generous, satisfying shrimp salad built for a crowd. Fresh, chilled, and full of flavor.
Maryland-Style Crab Salad
A nod to the Chesapeake — lump crab tossed in a classic preparation that lets the sweetness of the crab shine.
Roasted Chicken Salad
Tender roasted chicken pulled and tossed into a creamy, herb-forward salad. Crowd-friendly and endlessly versatile.
Fresh Cut Assorted Vegetables and Dip
A vibrant display of seasonal vegetables served with a cool, housemade dip. Crisp, colorful, and refreshing on any table.
Fancy Mixed Nuts
A generous bowl of premium roasted and seasoned nuts. The kind of detail that makes a spread feel complete.
Greek Kalamata Olives
Plump, briny Kalamata olives cured in olive oil and herbs. A simple luxury.
Sliced Green Olive Salad with Roasted Red Peppers
Sliced green olives tossed with sweet roasted red peppers and a drizzle of olive oil. Bright, briny, and beautiful.
Marinated Mushroom Salad
Whole mushrooms marinated low and slow in garlic, warm spices, and fresh lemon juice. Rich, savory, and deeply aromatic.
Hot Mezza & Appetizers
Cheese Triangles
Housemade pastry filled with warm, melted cheese and fried to a perfect golden crisp. Simple, satisfying, and gone in seconds.
Spinach and Cheese Triangles
A savory blend of fresh spinach and melted cheese tucked inside homemade pastry and fried until beautifully golden. A vegetarian favorite that never needs to apologize for itself.
Puff Pastry Stuffed with Cheese or Meat
Buttery, flaky puff pastry baked until golden and filled with your choice of seasoned meat or melted cheese.
Makanek
Tiny, flavor-packed Lebanese sausages grilled until caramelized and served alongside fresh onion and parsley. A beloved mezze staple with serious depth of flavor.
Sujuk
Sliced Armenian sausage — spiced, fragrant, and full of character — sautéed with fresh tomatoes until the edges sizzle and the aroma fills the room.
Fried Kibbe
A beloved Middle Eastern classic. A shell of cracked wheat and seasoned meat filled with spiced ground beef and toasted pine nuts, fried until perfectly golden. Crispy outside, rich and fragrant within.
Chicken Liver
Tender chicken livers sautéed quickly over high heat with bright lemon and garlic. Rich, bold, and best eaten straight from the pan.
Grilled Quails
Butterflied and grilled until perfectly charred, then finished in a deeply savory secret sauce. Small in size, enormous in flavor.
Grilled Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp soaked in a spiced marinade and grilled to a smoky char, served with our famous housemade garlic sauce. A showstopper on any spread.
French Fries
Hand-cut Idaho potatoes, fried to a golden crisp. Sometimes the classics are exactly what you need.
Salads
Tabouleh
A beloved staple of the Armenian table — fresh parsley, ripe tomatoes, and cracked wheat tossed together with bright lemon, fruity olive oil, and a handful of herbs. Simple, refreshing, and deeply satisfying.
Fattoush
Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cool cucumbers, and shards of toasted pita come together in a tangy olive oil and vinegar dressing. A salad that earns its place at any table.
Armenian Salad
The salad that grew up on our family's table. Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh parsley, and onions dressed simply with olive oil and vinegar — bold, bright, and a little spicy.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce layered with sliced tomatoes, cool cucumbers, and generous cubes of feta cheese, finished with olive oil and a classic Greek dressing. A timeless crowd-pleaser.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, golden croutons, and shaved parmesan dressed in our housemade Caesar dressing. A classic done right.
Green Olive Salad
Sliced green olives tossed with crushed walnuts, a splash of pomegranate juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Briny, nutty, and unexpectedly beautiful.
Eggplant Pomegranate Salad
Fire-roasted eggplant meets sweet roasted pepper, crunchy walnuts, and the bright tartness of pomegranate seeds and molasses. One of our most talked-about dishes — and for good reason.
Avocado Salad
Creamy diced avocado tossed with fresh tomatoes, onion, and a touch of spice. Cool, rich, and wonderfully fresh.
Gagiki / Jajiki (Yogurt Cucumber Salad)
Chilled diced cucumbers folded into thick, creamy yogurt with garlic and dried mint. Cool and calming — the perfect companion to anything off the grill.
Plaki
A humble and hearty white kidney bean salad, slow-dressed with herbs and olive oil. Comfort food at its most wholesome.
From the Grill
Ani's Famous Chicken Thighs
Boneless chicken thighs marinated in our house blend and grilled until golden and fragrant, served with our famous garlic sauce. It's been on the menu for 30 years — and it's not going anywhere.
Chicken Kebab
Boneless chicken breast cubes marinated in herbs and spices, char-grilled to a juicy, golden finish. Clean, satisfying, and crowd-friendly.
BBQ Quarter Chicken
Slow-marinated dark meat chicken, barbecued low and slow until the skin is caramelized and the meat pulls clean from the bone.
Lamb Chops
Young, tender lamb ribs kissed by the flame and grilled to perfection. Served with charred tomatoes, sweet grilled onions, and fresh parsley. The centerpiece of any serious feast.
Lamb Kebab
Hand-seasoned lamb marinated with spices and onions, then char-grilled until tender and smoky. A true classic of the open flame.
Shish Kebab
Tender steak tips marinated in spices and onions, then char-grilled to your liking. The original kebab — and still one of the best.
Loule Kebab
Seasoned ground beef blended with herbs and spices, formed onto skewers and grilled until caramelized on the outside and juicy within. A mezze table essential.
House Special Kofta Kebab
Beautifully seasoned ground beef and lamb shaped onto skewers and grilled over open flame, served with charred tomato, sweet onions, and fresh parsley.
Shawarma - Beef or Chicken
Thinly sliced beef or chicken, marinated in warm spices and layered with fresh parsley, onion, tomatoes, and sauce. The kind of dish that fills the room with an aroma you won't soon forget.
Liver Kebab
Skewered and grilled over open flame, served alongside fresh parsley, sweet onions, and charred tomato. Rich and bold for those who love it.
Shrimp Kebab
Citrus-marinated tail-on shrimp skewered and grilled until perfectly pink and lightly charred. Bright, clean, and beautifully simple.
Baked or Grilled Salmon
Marinated for 24 hours in freshly squeezed lemon juice, herbs, and a carefully chosen blend of spices, then baked or grilled to your preference. Worth every hour of the wait.
From the Oven
Leg of Lamb with Rice (Ouzi)
A slow-cooked, stuffed leg of lamb served over our aromatic, nut-studded rice. This is the dish you bring out when you want to make a statement. A celebration on a platter.
Roasted Whole or Leg of Lamb
Hand-rubbed with 21 different spices and roasted low and slow until the meat is falling-tender and deeply fragrant. A showpiece for any event.
Prime Rib with Au Jus
Hand-sliced prime rib rubbed with fresh herbs and roasted to perfection, served alongside a rich au jus for dipping. The gold standard of a carving station.
Tri-Tip with Brown Gravy
Roasted tri-tip sliced against the grain and served in its own natural au jus. Tender, beefy, and deeply satisfying.
Filet Mignon
Seared and finished in the oven to achieve that perfect moist, rose-pink center. The most refined cut on the menu.
Filet Mignon with Gravy Sauce and Sliced Mushrooms
Our filet mignon finished with a lush wild mushroom ragout — elegant, indulgent, and built for a special occasion.
Pork Loin Sirloin Chops
Thick-cut pork chops seasoned and roasted until juicy and golden. Hearty, satisfying, and always a crowd favorite.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Tender chicken breast wrapped around savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, breaded and baked until golden. A timeless classic that never fails to impress.
Herissa - Beef or Chicken (Keshkeg)
One of the oldest dishes in the Armenian culinary tradition. Tender chicken or beef is slow-cooked with hulled wheat until it melts together into a thick, deeply comforting stew of extraordinary depth.
Kavurma
Traditionally preserved beef, slow-boiled and finished in butter until deeply savory and tender. An old-world preparation that rewards patience with extraordinary flavor.
Baked Tilapia Fish
Skinless tilapia fillet marinated in fresh herbs, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a carefully balanced blend of spices, then baked until flaky and fragrant.
Baked Fish with Veggies
The freshest catch of the season baked alongside a colorful medley of sautéed vegetables. Light, wholesome, and beautifully simple.
Chicken Parmesan
Juicy chicken breast broiled in a rich tomato sauce and blanketed with parmesan cheese. Familiar, satisfying, and always welcome at the table.
Desserts
Baklava
Tissue-thin layers of filo pastry filled with crushed nuts and baked until golden, then soaked in fragrant syrup. Every bite is a little piece of the Mediterranean.
Katayef
Delicate angel hair pastry filled with creamy milk pudding — sweet, soft, and wonderfully indulgent. A dessert that always surprises first-timers.
Assorted Pastries
A curated selection of Ani's housemade pastries alongside dates, fine chocolates, and roasted nuts. The perfect sweet ending to a meal worth remembering.
Event catering menu
(Not available for takeout or drop off catering)
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FAQ’s
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For drop off catering, we prefer 24 hours notice, but we're known for handling last-minute orders with ease. If you're in a pinch, reach out — we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
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For drop off catering, headcount additions can be made up to 1–2 hours before delivery. For reductions, we ask for at least 24 hours notice so we can adjust accordingly.
For larger events, we ask you submit final headcounts no later than 1 week prior to your event, however we will do our very best to accommodate late changes.
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For smaller drop off caterings, we have a 24 hour advance notice policy. Under 24 hours, we will not refund your order however we will allow you to use it as a credit for a future order.
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For drop-off caterings, we typically deliver within a 15-mile radius.
For larger event catering, we can cater up to 100 miles depending ont he venue.
Not sure if you're in range? Give us a call and we'll confirm.
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For our drop-off catering or if you’re ordering from our cafe menu, we do not have a minimum order amount.
For items not available on our cafe menu, we require varying minimums depending on the item and its prep time.
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For drop off caterings, we deliver in insulated bags that keep food hot and for an additional charge, can provide you the insulated bags to keep after the delivery has been made ensuring the food stays hot until your preferred time.
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Yes — ANI Catering is fully licensed and insured, including coverage for bartending services.