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10 Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne | Man of Many

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Our list of the best Greek goes like this.

Best Greek restaurants in Melbourne at a glance

  • Address: 177/183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
  • Phone: (03) 9663 3316
  • Hours: Mon – Thurs 11 am-12:00 am, Fri-Sat 11 am-2:00 am, Sun 11 am-12:00 am
  • What We Like: The central location, long-standing reputation and late-night atmosphere of Stalactites makes it one of Melbourne’s local gems you have to visit.
  • 1. Stalactites

  • Address: 179 Swan St, Melbourne, VIC 3121
  • Phone: (03) 9427 7898
  • Hours: Tue – Wed 5 pm-10 pm, Fri 12 pm-3 pm & 5 pm-11 pm, Sun 12 pm-3 pm & 5 pm-10 pm
  • What We Like: If you’re looking for a function space, be it corporate or personal, Bahari will gladly make your event a Greek one, and you can assume no one will leave hungry.
  • 2. Bahari The Hellenic Palate

  • Address: 5 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh, VIC 3166
  • Phone: (03) 9213 4888
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-11pm
  • What We Like: Depending on the night, you can expect to hear a DJ belting popular Greek tunes or traditional music with live bands and singers.
  • 3. Melissa Oakleigh

  • Address: 254-262 Wingrove St, Fairfield, VIC 3078
  • Phone: (03) 9482 1569
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 6am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 6:am-11:00pm, Sun 7am-10:30pm
  • What We Like: Nikos Fairfield has a fantastic ambience. The fireplace and sizeable open-plan setting make it perfect for taking time out of your busy schedule and chilling out.
  • 4. Nikos Fairfield

  • Address: 32 Johnston St, Collingwood, VIC 3066
  • Phone: (03) 9419 3827
  • Hours: Mon 6pm-12:00am, Tue 12am-12:00pm & 6pm-11:30pm, Wed 6pm-12am, Thu-Sun 6pm-11:30pm
  • What We Like: How authentic the atmosphere is and how true to Greece the service is. Men shouting, plates flying and waitstaff adding up your bill with a pen on your table is as Greek as it comes.
  • 5. Jim’s Greek Tavern

  • Address: 262 Swan St, Richmond, VIC 3121
  • Phone: (03) 9428 8337
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11:30pm, Sun 12pm-10:30pm
  • What We Like: The traditional values of the menu and the bustling Athenian setting make Agapi’s Greek dinner experience a one-of-a-kind Melbourne night out.
  • 6. Agapi

  • Address: 4-9, Level M/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
  • Phone: +61 481 997 779
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9:30pm, Sun 12pm-9:00pm
  • What We Like: Three locations serving Greek street food, Southbank, Docklands and Eastland.
  • 7. Yassas

  • Address: 15 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh, VIC 3166
  • Phone:  (03) 9568 6069
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10:00pm
  • What We Like: The authentic take on true-traditional souvlaki and the restaurant’s position along Oakleigh’s busiest shopping strip makes you feel like you’re in Athens momentarily.
  • 8. Mythos

  • Address: 136/138 Martin St, Brighton VIC 3186
  • Phone: (03) 9596 0352
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-11:00pm
  • What We Like: A beachside hangout compliments a traditional Greek dinner, and it will pleasantly surprise you and your friends. Besides the restaurant’s position, the food is high-quality and the produce is fresh.
  • 9. 10 Greek Plates Brighton

  • Address: 260A Swan St, Richmond, VIC 3121
  • Phone: (03) 9429 1460
  • Hours: Mon 5pm-11:00pm, Wed 5pm-11:00pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-11:00pm, Sun 1pm-9:00pm
  • What We Like: Cocktail-making classes! Classes run seven days between 3 pm and 5 pm, with the last session at night starting at 9:30 pm. It’s perfect for a Friday night or weekend activity. You can book here.
  • 10. Salona

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    With an editorial team full of foodies, Man Of Many has had the unique opportunity to directly sample and experience Greek food from the best spots in Melbourne. It is also based on our experience, in-depth research and customer reviews of Greek restaurants in Melbourne. As expert journalists who guide people between competing products and services, we have provided our independent opinion in formulating Man of Many’s selections. Man Of Many has utilised Steve Kavakos’ Greek background and his knowledge of his home city. Our editors have taken into account food, service and atmosphere while also making a concerted effort to highlight a few spots outside of the CBD. You can review our editorial policy here surrounding how we maintain our independence in our editorial reviews.

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    What is the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne?

    A truly multicultural city, there are a bunch of fantastic Greek restaurants in Melbourne. According to Google Reviews, the top rated include Stalactites, Yassas and Tsindos.

    Where can you find good Greek food near the Melbourne CBD?

    You can find good Greek food near the Melbourne CBD in Carlton, like The Real Greek Souvlaki Bar, Achilles Greek Street Food and Hellenic Souvlaki.

    What Greek restaurants are open late in Melbourne?

    Stalactites, Jim's Greek Tavern and Agapi are the best Greek restaurants that are open late in Melbourne

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