Take A Euro Trip To The Best Greek Restaurants In Brisbane
No European summer escape this year? No dramas. Visit the best Greek restaurants in Brisbane to let your tastebuds escape instead.
Brisbane is lucky to be home to many a well-travelled restauranteur, allowing locals to eat their way around the world no matter which part of the city you live in! After watching everyone’s mid-year Europe trip Instagram stories return, we’re craving Meditteranean. If you’re feeling the same, scroll on and discover the best Greek restaurants in your part of town. With a whole host of family, home-style meals on offer, you’ll almost feel as if you’re on an island in the Aegean Sea. Explore stunning and elevated dining along James Street and in West End, or head out to the suburbs for cosy, home-cooked hits.
Lefkas Taverna
Lefkas Taverna’s passion is to tell their story through their food. Each dish on their menu is an ‘edible story’, inspired by a moment in Greece. Operating since 1991, this wholesome Greek restaurant has a traditional village vibe, and owner John Theoharis boasts that the restaurant serves the very same food he has eaten his whole life. For the indecisive diner, we recommend the Lefkas Legends Platter, a mixed grill consisting of lamb & chicken souvlakia, quails, lamb & chicken souvla, cutlets and tzatziki.
Sitchu Tip: Planning a solid catch-up with the gang? BYO wine nights are Wednesday & Thursday each week, with an $8 corkage fee.
Wednesday and Thursday | 4pm until late
Friday and Saturday | 12pm until late
170 Hardgrave Road, West End
Icarus Greek Restaurant
If you’re looking for the best Greek restaurant in the outer suburbs of Brisbane, try visiting Icarus! This restaurant in Sinnamon Park blends Greek recipes with Turkish hospitality to serve some of the best Aegean cuisine. Enjoy generous portions of dolmades, moussaka and seafood and be sure to finish the night on a sweet treat like the creamy rice pudding, or the famous homemade baklava. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets are all catered for here at Icarus, so invite the whole family or friend group along on your next visit.
Monday to Thursday | 5pm to 9pm
Friday and Sunday | 11am to 9pm
Lemoni Greek Cuzina
With their passion for authentic and home-style cooking, Lemoni Greek Cuzina should definitely be on your list of the best Greek restaurants in Brisbane to visit! Each item on the menu tells a story from their team of chefs' collective histories, childhoods and homes as they plate up meals that have been handed down through the generations. You’ll recognise popular favourites such as saganaki (pan-fried cheese) and grilled octopus, as well as new favourites like the vegetarian gemista; Vegetarian Gemista, a stuffed capsicum mixture of eggplant, zucchini and mushroom finished with greek herbs & spices. The bar is also stocked with red and white wines produced from their very own family winery - Paradine Estate Winery.
Wednesday to Sunday | 11:30am to 2:30pm / 5pm to 9pm
Hellenika
Dreaming of being sun-drenched, sipping wine and sampling morsels of homestyle Mediterranean fare? That's Hellenika. Housed within The Calile Hotel in the glamorous shopping and lifestyle district of James Street, Hellenika serves up fine Greek food for any appetite. Whether you dine on breakfast, lunch or dinner, Hellenika dishes up classics that will keep you coming back for more, if the gorgeous decor and relaxed hotel energy haven’t taken care of that already. Enjoy a spritz and some seafood poolside or dine within the restaurant to feast with your family and friends.
Monday to Sunday | 7am until late
The Calile Hotel, 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Greca
A warm and welcoming taverna in the popular Howard Smith Wharves dining precinct, Greca is the perfect place to find yourself situated for a summery Sunday brunch. Sip cocktails or wine whilst sharing mezedes (appetisers) before your mains of fish, meats or fresh vegetables arrive. The plates are designed to be shared amongst the table as you feast by the river side.
With gorgeous views, a riverside boardwalk to stroll along after dinner and simply stunning food, you’ll find yourself returning to this relaxed Greek restaurant time and time again.
Monday to Sunday | 11:30am until late
Howard Smith Wharf Precinct, 3/5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
Yamas Greek & Drink
Yamas means “a toast to good health” in Greek, and you’re encouraged to do so while you dine here! Open for lunch and dinner, you can dine to your heart’s content on nothing but the freshest fish, meats and produce that’s designed to be shared, as Greek food is as much about the meal as the people you share it with. Whilst Yamas is a newer addition to the West End dining scene, it’s quickly establishing a reputation as one of the best Greek restaurants in Brisbane.
Sitchu Tip: The halloumi chips and grilled lamb ribs are our picks for the tastiest mezze plates - they also make the perfect crowd-pleaser if your table isn’t sure where to start their order!
Monday to Sunday | 11am to 10pm
West Village, 45 Mollison Street, West End
Opa Bar & Mezze
Whilst “opa!” is normally traditionally accompanied by plate smashing, we hope you’ll contain your high spirits and exuberance in order to keep your plate firmly on the table in front of you, as you won’t want to waste a bit of your dish! If you’re an oyster lover, this riverside bar is the right place to be, with a dedicated oyster menu at the ready, so you can try them several ways. A hearty menu of fresh and luscious seafood, mezze plates for a tasty mix and large plates to share will keep your spirits high and your belly full at this Greek restaurant in the heart of Brisbane.
Monday to Sunday | 11am to 10pm
Nostimo
You didn’t think we’d publish a guide to the best Greek restaurants in Brisbane without including this one, did you? Better known as The Greek Club, Nostimo has been serving up authentic Greek food and hospitality since 1975. This iconic and award-winning venue is a must-do if you’re eating your way about the best Greek restaurants in Brisbane and will make any night memorable. They hold regular events to celebrate Greek calendar events, tradition and culture, with the most popular being the annual Paniyiri Festival, held across Musgrave Park. You can even book a private dining room for your next special occasion.
Wednesday to Saturday | 11:30am until late
Sunday | 11:30am to 5pm
29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane
Santorini Restaurant & Bar
Taking out the award for Best Greek Restaurant in 2022, Santorini Restaurant & Bar has worked hard to ensure a seamlessly authentic Greek dining experience, from dining to the ambience. Fitted out in crisp white and azure blue decor, the exposed brick and tile will transport you to the Mediterranean while you dine. So if you didn’t quite get your Euro trip booked this year, a visit to one of the best Greek restaurants in Brisbane should do the trick. Get a fix for breakfast, lunch or dinner of fresh seafood, mezze plates and don’t forget about dessert, either. You can have it all at Santorini!
Monday to Thursday | 7:30am to 9am
Friday and Saturday | 7:30am until late
Sunday | 8:30am to 9pm
Zeus Street Greek
The Zeus Street Greek team have been saving hungry Brisbanites from sub-par lunches for some time now, so if you’ve got a Big Fat Greek appetite, head in to chow down on their authentic and easy street food that keeps things simple and doesn’t skimp on flavour. From a mouthwatering souvlaki, a healthy spartan bowl or a nice, light salad, it’s never been easier to eat Greek on the go.
Sitchu Tip: There are options for the gluten-free and vegan among us, too! So don’t be scared off by the thought of traditional meat and wheat-heavy dining. Zeus has you covered.
Keen to continue dining your way around the world? Keep up the European summer vibes with our guide to Brisbane’s best Italian restaurants, or keep it slightly closer to home by dining at the tastiest Japanese restaurants the city has to offer.
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Yamas!
