MEAMA Georgian Fusion | Wine Bar

Georgian cuisine doesn’t get the same sidewalk buzz as its Mediterranean neighbors, but MEAMA Georgian Fusion | Wine Bar holds its own on 2nd Avenue. The spot blends traditional flavors with a wine list that leans into the region’s centuries-old viticulture—no small thing in a city where "natural wine" usually means a Brooklyn markup. Outdoor seating lines the street, which means summer evenings here actually feel like part of the neighborhood’s rhythm.

Lunch crowds and solo diners fill the tables, drawn by the kind of efficiency that’s rare for a place with live music. The setup works for quick bites or lingering over a bottle, and takeout orders move fast enough to keep the sidewalk traffic flowing. Curbside pickup is an option too, though the real draw seems to be the dine-in experience—especially when the music starts.

This stretch of the East Village still clings to its pre-war grid of low-rise buildings, and the address at 78 2nd Ave fits right into that scale. It’s the kind of block where a wine bar can feel like a local anchor rather than a passing trend. Women-owned businesses aren’t exactly common in this corner of the restaurant world, but the ownership here doesn’t make a show of it—just another detail in the daily operation.

Questions about the menu or a table for later? The phone’s the simplest way: (332) 268-8384. For the map and exact corner, the directions are straightforward. No need to overthink it.