Classificação do local: 4 Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
Haloumi is not a food group. I’m just putting that out there. It really isn’t. Many men might think it is, and they might think they can eat their own bodyweight in it, maybe with a nice beer chaser or five, but it’s not a sensible representation of all the food groups. So maybe it’d be wise if men weren’t encouraged to visit the Greek on Halifax unsupervised, because the haloumi cheese is awesome. Completely awesome. We ordered two serves and ate them both. And then there was some other kind of haloumi-like cheese so we ate two serves of that too. Okay, there were nine of us. But both cheeses were so good, I was surprised there wasn’t a little pile of dead fried-cheese-eating-men cadavers just piled up by the door, where the umbrellas would be on a rainy day. Other things about the Greek probably also attract men, fried-cheese-eating or otherwise, and women, cheese-proclivities-aside, in droves. This is a cheerful, family place. It has family vibe, and the food is fresh, simple and tasty. The waitstaff are charming, and overall there’s a happy sense that the Greek team love their work, love meeting customers, and love feeding people. If that’s their passion, and they happen to be approaching with more of that cheese, or maybe the meatballs or the calamari, it’d be churlish to deny them their joy. Just say yes. For me, I’m not so sure the moussakas hit the mark, but maybe that’s just the weather on the day. Wasn’t a lasagne-like dish topped with mash kind of day. I’ll have to go back again, just to be sure. The nice thing is, I know it won’t break the bank, I know I’ll feel welcome, and I know I’ll be looking to find out what that other cheese is called. And really, they’ve done me a favour. I can never eat supermarket haloumi again. So dosing up at the Greek is a healthy fried-cheese-eating decision. Phew.
Simon W.
Classificação do local: 4 Melbourne, Australia
We have been here several times and never had a bad time or feed. The people are really nice and food is fantastic Another one on my must do list
Norma M.
Classificação do local: 4 Richmond, Australia
My trip to the Greek on Halifax was as one of many cyclists on a Saturday morning. Yeah I know cyclists in lycra at a coffee shop on a Saturday that’s crazy unusual. tell me more Norma. Well on this Saturday it was about 43 degrees! phew. So we were all super eager to get a café freddo in! I give the staff at the Greek and A+++ for service. The staff at the greek had set up a table for us, and took our orders for coffee and food. They also took our names down for these orders. So when the coffee came out they came out and called a name and that person took their coffee. amazing. I am actually not being sarcastic they dealt with our big group brilliantly too many times you go somewhere with inattentive people who aren’t listening when the coffees come out and a waitress will whisper ‘small latte anyone a small latte’ for about 5 minutes before I step in and yell ‘SMALLLATTE’, as my previous job of waitressing has left me with a deep annoyance and having to stand around with no one claiming their order… Well that went longer than intended but in short, Well-played The Greek on their large group management. The coffee here was superb, and I would highly recommend the soy café freddo on a hot day. I got the poached eggs on toast which was eggsellent value at $ 10. yumm. The eggs are all free range and RSPCA approved so proper free range, not like semi –free mostly captive ‘cage free’ eggs. The sourdough they came on was fresh and delicious. A few around me got the Saganaki eggs which are eggs in a tomato with tomato sauce and crumbed feta. They looked delicious and will be a contender next time I visit.
David S.
Classificação do local: 2 Mt Barker, Australia
Disappointing. Coffee order mixed up. Coffee scolding hot instead of drinking hot, though pleasant flavour. My wife disagrees the coffee was too hot, but she’s pregnant and occasionally leaves the car keys in the fridge soooo… Longish wait time for food. Serving staff pleasant but seem to be inexperienced. Expensive for what it is. Verdict, whilst the bacon was nice, we wouldn’t go there again Probably not the worst place on Adelaide(hence 2 stars instead of only 1). Wife’s verdict– she’d go back for the coffee, but she would only have to order for one.
Jodie G.
Classificação do local: 5 Adelaide, Australia
Everything on the menu is amazing! It’s like a favour explosion with every bite. I’ve been here too many times to count and I’m always impressed. The quality of the food is outstanding and the customer service is good but expect to pay high prices. I’ve never left this restaurant with a bill under $ 100 for 2. The Meze is a fav, I highly recommend haloumi and loukanika
Robbie T.
Classificação do local: 5 Adelaide, Australia
This is my all time favourite restaurant and the reason I have picked it to celebrate my birthday. The food and service are spectacular and never been disappointed. Pricing is on the high side if you are ordering meze but order a main and you are on track with majority of places, but a culinary delight. Do yourself a favour and have the meat platter, this is cost inhibitive but well worth it if you are celebrating a special occasion.
James G.
Classificação do local: 4 Adelaide, Australia
Been here multiple times and enjoyed the food every time. Not the massive serves you may expect for a Greek restaurant but the quality makes up for it. In particular the lamb and the quail are both really good. Would definitely recommend if you want a hearty tasty meal. Service is friendly and not intrusive. Rather bad acoustics make it deafening on a busy night, but there is outdoor seating if you like it quieter.
Sam B.
Classificação do local: 1 Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
I have always enjoyed going to the Greek, however the service our table of 3 received on Saturday night was terrible! The food was nice but when you are paying in excess of $ 200+ for food and drinks, the service should match that price. We sat alfresco and while the place was packed, the wait staff only seemed to service inside diners. We arrived for our booking at 8pm and sat for 20 minutes before we finally managed to catch a waiters attention to order drinks, another 15 minutes passed before we actually got our drinks. Food took an hour to come out. By then the place was almost empty. The wait staff did not clean our table between entrée and main or offer another round of drinks! I had to go up to the front counter twice to get some service and was told to sit back down because they offered table service! What a joke! One waitress in particular was very rude and it is because of the very poor service that I will not go back to this restaurant again.
Vivien D.
Classificação do local: 3 Australia
Hadn’t been to the Greek for several years so popped in after some hectic Rundle Mall shopping action on Saturday for a late lunch. We were promptly seated and given menus and decided on a few of the Mezze plates — the calamari(a test of a true Greek restaurant), the chick pea fritters, the mussels from the specials menu and the taramasalata with pita bread. Unfortunately we forgot to ask for it to come out in stages so everything arrived at once about ten minutes after ordering. The dip and pita bread was yummy, the bread so light and delicious. The calamari very lightly cooked and tender(yes it passed the test), the mussels were plentiful and garlicky as expected, the chick pea fritters(can’t remember what they were actually called) were soft and moist. Why didn’t the Greek get more stars? One or two little things, one was the food was just a little salty, the other reason was after we were served our food, the two staff members forgot we were there! It took ages for us to get a refill of our drinks, the guy behind the bar more interested in the Lycra clad cyclist who had popped in for a real Greek coffee. Other than that, still great food, maybe just cut down a smidge on the salt or alternatively keep the drinks coming!
Monica T.
Classificação do local: 3 Athelstone, Australia
I wanted to love this restaurant because I’ve always heard so many good things about it — But I have to say, I thought it was ‘ok’. There is a great menu with lots of traditional Greek dishes on offer. I’m not really a ‘meat lover’, but if you love lots of meat dish options then this is the perfect restaurant for you. We started with the mixed dip platter, which was really nice. For main course I ordered the Traditional Moussaka, it was really nice and a good option that wasn’t so meat focused(it had minced beef, but there is also a vegetarian version). When the time came to order dessert, we were so full that we couldn’t fit anymore in — as a mega sweet tooth, I semi regret this and would love to go back just for dessert and coffee. The service was ok, but I wouldn’t say it was the most friendly and attentive restaurant service that I’ve received.
Michael G.
Classificação do local: 4 Adelaide, Australia
I enjoyed the meat /seafood platter. Good service. Pricey for the amount of food and the lack of preparation for a platter. $ 120 for two … I don’t know, $ 100 is enough. but whatever. Would I return. probably. Cheers
Alison D.
Classificação do local: 4 Adelaide, Australia
Loved the food, the service was friendly and recommended a good wine… looking forward to going again.
Craig M.
Classificação do local: 4 Adelaide, Australia
Enjoyed breakfast here on Friday morning and was really impressed. The food was great, not pretentious and was a good size at a reasonable price. Nice quiet street atmosphere and the staff were very pleasant. I had the Galliko Proino which i guess was their version of Eggs Bennedict and it was delicious. My wife had the Halifax Scramble which she said was also delicious and quite substantial for her. For those looking for a slightly off the crowded path breakfast place then this is for you. Completely recommend it. Have not had dinner here but intend to do so in the near future.
Benji W.
Classificação do local: 2 Adelaide, Australia
One of the most disappointing experiences I’ve had. We had planned a nice night out to have dinner somewhere followed by a show in the city. We chose the Greek and also Mentioned we has a show to attend at 8:00 and were seated at 6:00. Ordered straight away and started to get very anxious when it was 7:15 and still had received our meal. I went in and asked if it would be much longer and was told«it’s just coming out» it was still another 5 – 10 minutes and was warm at best and underwhelming in size for a platter. The whole time we were waiting for it to come out the waitress sounded like she was dying, sneezing and having a coughing fit which didn’t really add to our romantic evening out. Won’t be back there. Try kefi instead.
Jamie L.
Classificação do local: 5 Denver, CO
Amazing Greek food and perfect service and it is my favourite Greek restaurant by far. They give you great confidence to take your family, friends or business associates and to be 100% sure that they will have an enjoyable dining experience, like yourself, every time. Whilst I now live in Denver, Colorado, the 4 times a year that I am in Adelaide it is the restaurant that I look forward to the most to dine in. The OLYMPIAN Meat platter and the THALASSINA Seafood platter are just AWESOME. Thank You again George, Fran and Mietta — exceptional as always.
Tyson A.
Classificação do local: 4 Australia
Fantastic Greek restaurant in the heart of the city. The Greek is quite expensive but you get big serves and everything is super tasty. The dips and other Mezes are all great. The Kataifi is amazing! One of my all time favourite desserts!
Paul G.
Classificação do local: 4 Australia
Some vegan friends told me that the Greek on Halifax was extremely accommodating. What’s one to do with news like this? Give it a go themselves. FOOD I phoned ahead to book a table and advised them that there would be two vegans. They said it wouldn’t be a problem as the kitchen is quite adept at accommodating for special dietary requirements. They’d be able to throw together some dips, dolmathes and char-grilled vegetables: a veritable feast. That’s indeed what we got. We started with melitzanosalata(roasted eggplant and garlic dip) with a julienne of carrot, cucumber and red capsicum. The melitzanosalata was smokey and moorish. The vegetable batons were a nice touch – they allowed the delicious aromatic flavour of the dip to shine. For main we were spoilt with a veganised fakés salata(a salad of lentil, red onion, beetroot, baby spinach and coriander, finished with a white balsamic dressing) and a char-grilled vegetable stack topped with beetroot-infused skordalia. The salad was refreshing and light, with a delicious breath of coriander and cumin. The vegetable stack was vibrant and substantial. Every component(zucchini, eggplant, pumpkin, capsicum and sweet corn) had been cooked with care. One of the waiters informed me that they are working on a vegan moussaka(using an almond milk based béchamel) which can be prepared with a few additional days notice. For this, I will be back for sure. 4.5÷5 PRICE Shared appetisers and mains for two plus a good bottle of wine came to a none-to-shabby $ 90. For what we had, this represents tremendous value for money. 4⁄5 ATMOSPHERE /VENUE We sat outside, which was perfect on a balmy autumn night. It’s an impressive space, what with the huge chimney stack in the background. In side it seems a little more shambolic, with rooms darting off in every direction. Follow the lead of the waiter and you’ll be fine. 3.5÷5 SERVICE I think we got treated by every waiter in the house on the night which was a bit confusing. However, they were obviously communicating with one another as everyone seemed to be on the ball. All staff were friendly and helpful. 3.5÷5 – Overall, 4⁄5.
Brooke W.
Classificação do local: 5 Hillcrest, Australia
The Greek on Halifax is hands down the best Greek in Adelaide. Never had a bad experience, service & food is always Efficient & Amazing. Whether your with a huge group, with a couple of friends or as a couple the experience is still amazing. Don’t miss out on their Grilled Saganaki it is to die for. Enjoy.
Samantha T.
Classificação do local: 4 Australia
The Greek does amazing coffee. I go there all the time when I’m sick of having my daily Cibo fix. The food is interesting. It is all Greek, so you have to step a bit out of your comfort zone and try something different. One of my favourite dishes is their haloumi. It’s not like the usual chewy, squeaky haloumi you buy in the shops. It is soft and almost falls apart in your mouth. I have not tried many of their other dishes but they have a great range of tapas and almost every meat and seafood dish you could think of. Yes it does cost quite a bit. Tapas are about $ 15 and mains go up to about $ 30. It is very good quality food though, using some of the best ingredients. This makes cashing out the extra money more worthwhile. The Greek has a very nice outdoor area. Quite a few tables are under large umbrellas to shade you from the sun or rain. In winter there are also heaters to keep you that bit warmer. The interior is really pretty and quite classy; a lot of wood is used. The service is great, very personal and friendly. Every time I walk in, they greet me and have a chat. If you plan on going in for dinner with a group I would definitely recommend booking, there is not heaps of space for large tables.
Rebecca F.
Classificação do local: 5 Australia
The Greek may be simply named but the food speaks for itself. The service and atmosphere is also excellent, so no wonder it won a national I Love Food Award for Favourite Greek in Australia last year. The menu offers the perfect mix of traditional Greek favourites with modern fare. An extensive choice of mezze dishes get diners off to a great start. I always ensure that great Cypriot cheese, haloumi, grilled and served with roasted cherry tomatoes, lemon and olive oil, is among my selections. There’s also a great choice of good old pita and dips The vegetarian moussaka, with its layers of eggplant and other veg, a tasty tomato and basil sauce, oven baked with a Greek-style white sauce is great. And my companion loves the gluten-free, Marinated Moreton Bay Bugs, char-grilled and drizzled with a lemon and olive oil dressing. Everything about this place screams perfection, so it’s hard to believe the building, with its fine red Hallett bricks and towering chimney, used to be a dump. It was established in 1909 as the City Destructor Complex and most of Adelaide’s rubbish was brought there for more than 40 years. It’s the kind of story Greek legends are made of, just like The Greek’s food. The Greek is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.