YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank

4.2

839 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Greek

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2 people

8 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Serving traditional Greek street food, made with the freshest of produce and the highest quality of locally sourced ingredients. Let us indulge you in the vibrant atmosphere of Greece with the Melbourne edge assuring you our very best YASSAS experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:45 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9134 7751
Website
https://www.yassas.com.au/southbank/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please email us on eat@yassas.com.au with any requirements or questions. We do cater for Coeliac and other dietary requirements.
Private party facilities
A separate area can be provided to groups of 30+ bookings etc in a Semi-private setting. Please give us a call at 0481 997 779 or Email us at eat@yassas.com.au.

Location
Shop M4 9 Mid Level Southgate Complex, Southbank, AU-VIC 3006
Area
Southbank
Cross Street
Southbank Promenade Opposite to Flinders Street Station
Parking details
Nearest Parking - Wilson Southgate Car Park (Langham Hotel)Eureka Car ParkCity Road street side car park
Public transit
Flinders Street Station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

The YASSAS Experience!
A$89.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy the traditional Greek food experience! Your favourites Served as a 3-course sharing feast.... Starts off with Trio Dips & Pita /Saganaki / Tiropita /Gigantes Plaki/Crispy Calamari For your main - Mixed Seafood/Grill platter to share (Lamb gyros from the spit/ chicken kalamaki /grilled fish/ kataifi prawns/mussels / saganaki )served w’ tzatziki & aioli Salad & Chips. For Dessert - Glyka - chef’s selection *gluten free pita for extra charge.
FEED ME - APLA ELINIKA
A$69.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy the Food experience - The Greek Way. Your Favourites served as a 3-course Sharing Feast. Dips & Pita (pick any 2) - tzatziki /. hommus / spicy feta / taramosalata. Saganaki / Tiropita / Gigantes Plaki. For Mains - Mixed Grill to share (chicken kalamaki, pork kalamaki, bifteki, lamb kalamaki) served w’ tzatziki, Salad & Chips. For Desserts - Loukoumades . *gluten free pita for extra charge.
PRE-THEATRE MENU
A$49.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Dinner and a show? Indulge in our 2-Course Pre-Theatre Menu..... Your choice of entree and main and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink. Available Sunday - Thursday 4:30-6pm in Southbank.

Popular dishes

Trio DipsA$21.00
Mix of 3 dips- Served w' chargrilled pita
Tzatziki DipA$10.00
Greek yoghurt, cucumbers, dill, garlic
Melitzanosalata, Eggplant*A$12.00
Smoked eggplant, peppers, garlic
TaramasalataA$10.00
Caviar emulsion
HommusA$11.00
Blended chickpeas with tahini, garlic, lemon & paprika
Tirokafteri, Spicy Feta*A$10.00
Feta blended with capsicum, cheese & chilli

Mezes - Entrées

Chef's Sample PlateA$79.00
grilled halloumi, crispy calamari, zucchini fritters, bifteki, dolmades, bruschetta, marinated olives, choice of 2 dips, pita
Greek BruschettaA$15.00
tomatoes, onions, olives, garlic, basil, feta
SaganakiA$16.00
Kefalograviera cheese, figs & pinenut salsa
DolmadesA$16.00
vine leaves, herbs, rice & mint yoghurt
Marinated Olives*A$14.00
marinated olives, spicy feta dip & pita
Halloumi Chips*A$18.00
sweet chilli mayo
Zucchini Fritters (3 Pcs)*A$18.00
tzatziki
Spanakopita*A$14.00
spinach & feta pie
Stuffed Mushrooms*A$19.00
marinated portobello stuffed w' olives, peppers & feta
Soutzoukakia*A$18.00
Greek style meatballs w' napoli sauce & feta
Grilled Octopus*A$29.00
chargrilled, olive oil & lemon dressing
Garlic & Chilli Mussels*A$27.00
sautéed w' chilli, garlic, onion, tomato, served w' sourdough (not Gluten Free) bread
Crispy Calamari*A$23.00
lemon pepper, oregano
Grilled Calamari*A$23.00
olive tapenade dressing
Chargrilled Prawns*A$39.00
4 pcs. of king green prawns marinated garlic, chilli, olive oil, lemon

Meat From the Spit

Chicken Gyros*A$31.00
Lamb or Mixed Gyros*A$44.00

Signature Dishes

Mousakka*A$32.00
layered eggplant, beef, potatoes & béchamel sauce served w' choice of chips or salad
YemistaA$26.00
stuffed capsicum & tomato, rice, herbs, currants & pine nuts
Vegan PastitsioA$26.00
penne pasta, lentil, mushroom, carrot, zucchini, eggplant & béchamel sauce
Chicken & Mushroom PastaA$29.00
portobello mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, pesto, touch of cream
Seafood Pasta*A$39.00
prawns, mussels, calamari, scallops, housemade napoli, garlic & chilli

From the Grill

Lamb Cutlets (4 Pcs.)A$38.00
chargrilled lamb cutlets
Lamb & Beetroot SaladA$37.00
chargrilled lamb skewers, beetroot, parmesan, rocket, walnuts
Grilled / Crispy Calamari*A$34.00
Greek salad, chips, aioli, grilled dressed w' olive tapenade
Baby Snapper*
chargrilled whole fish served w' rosemary potatoes, brocollini dressed w' herbed sauce
- M.P.
Fish of the Day*
cauliflower purée, broccolini, corn salsa
- M.P.
Chicken & Mango Salad*A$29.00
grilled chicken, cos lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chilli mango & lime dressing

Platters

for 2 or more

Meat Platter
lamb & chicken gyros from the spit, lamb cutlets, bifteki (No Beef or No Pork Option available), pork (No Beef or No Pork Option available) skewers served w' salad, chips, tzatziki & pita (not gluten free)
- For TwoA$95.00
- For ThreeA$135.00
Seafood Platter
chargrilled prawns, crispy calamari, grilled octopus, fish & scallops, moreton bay bugs, served w' rosemary potatoes, rocket & onion salad, chef's selection of sauces
- For TwoA$135.00
- For ThreeA$190.00
Mixed Grill
chicken skewers, pork skewers, bifteki, lamb cutlets served w' salad, chips, tzatziki & pita (not gluten free)
- For TwoA$85.00
- For ThreeA$120.00

Traditional Souvlaki

served w' chips, salad, pita (not gluten free) & tzatziki

Chicken Skewers (2 Pcs.)*A$28.00
Pork Skewers (2 Pcs.)*A$30.00
Lamb Skewers (2 Pcs.)*A$32.00
Mixed Skewers (3 Pcs. - 1 of Ea.)*A$39.00
Bifteki (3 Pcs.)*A$28.00

Traditional Tapsi

served w' chips, tzatziki, village salad & pita (not Gluten Free); swap normal pita to gluten free or garlic pita for extra charge

Lamb GyrosA$32.00
Mixed GyrosA$32.00
Chicken GyrosA$28.00
FalafelsA$25.00
Grilled HalloumiA$28.00

Salads

Greek Salad*A$15.00
cucumber, tomato, olive, onions, capsicum & feta
Beetroot SaladA$18.00
rocket, roasted beetroot, parmesan cheese & walnut dressing
Grains SaladA$16.00
freekeh, lentils, pinenuts, pomegranate, capers, lemon dressing topped w' honey cinnamon yoghurt

Sides

Chips with Feta*A$12.00
seasoned w' feta, parsley, oregano & salt served w' aioli
Sautéed Broccolini*A$14.00
garlic confit, lemon, olive oil
Lemoni Patates*A$12.00
herbs, mustard, olive oil, parsley
Side Dips
- ea.A$3.00
Side Sauce
- ea.A$1.00

For Kids

under 10 yo

Chicken Nuggets & Chips*A$12.00
6 pcs. chicken nuggets served w' chips & tomato sauce
Kids Pasta*A$12.00
penne pasta cooked in napoli sauce, garnished with parmesan
Fish & Chips*A$12.00
battered fish served w' chips & tomato sauce
Kids Gyros Plate*A$14.00
chicken gyros served w' chips, pita & tomato sauce
Kids BurgerA$14.00
chicken or beef burger served w' chips & tomato sauce

Desserts

Dessert PlateA$29.00
baklava, galaktouboureko, glyka bites, loukoumades, vanilla ice cream
Glyka BitesA$12.00
deep-fried pita in sugar syrup w' icecream, nutella, MnM's
Nutella PitaA$12.00
icecream, nutella, MnM's
Baklava
- By SliceA$6.50
- As Plate (2 Pcs. w' Ice Cream)A$14.00
GalaktoubourekoA$9.00
Vanilla Ice Cream (2 Scoops)A$6.00

Loukoumades (8 Pcs.)

Sugar & CinnamonA$10.00
Honey & CinnamonA$11.00
Honey, Walnuts & CinnamonA$12.00
Nutella and MnM'sA$12.00

What 839 people are saying

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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YASSAS The Greek Way in Southbank offers a vibrant Greek dining experience with "fantastic traditional Greek food" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "friendly staff," making it a popular choice for pre-theater meals. While the music can be loud, the overall experience is memorable.

839 Reviews

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Bianca
Tropical QLD
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We opted to have the banquet for 3 adults at $89 each which is at the higher end of most Greek Restaurants in Melbourne. I’m not a very fussy person when it comes to food and will try most things but this place was a very poor choice for us! The Drinks were really warm and flat. The ice completely melted within a minute of hitting the table. Trio of Dips - The bread was processed “commercial quality” and it didn’t taste fresh. It was enough for 2 small triangle slices each. The Dips were hot like they had been sitting out or pre-made and had a film over them. The calamari was small ring off cuts (think 10 cent pieces), deep fried and enough to have one tablespoon full each. The zucchini fritters sucked (deep fried, soggy and tasteless). For mains, we were served one small chicken stick each and fatty lamb that was very salty, undercooked and tasteless. It had no authentic Greek flavour, char grilled taste… The prawns were wrapped in pasty and deep fried, tasting more like something you buy in the frozen section of the supermarkets, the fish was not great either. It came with a single small bowl of Greek salad, enough for 3 people to have a couple of small cubes of tomato and cucumber each. It says the main is served with chips (over seasoned and cold) and tzatziki dip (which was desperately needed to disguise the flavour). The dip wasn’t supplied so we asked the waiter and was told we would have to pay “extra” even thought it stated on the menu that it’s served with the main. Overall, I’d say this place is a generic, franchised version of Greek food, it tasted and felt like “fast food”. Won’t be returning!
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Sarah
Sunshine Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We did the ‘feed me’ set menu at $69pp. The entree came out very quickly which was good as we were hungry. Dips were delicious. However, the main meal was overcooked. Meat skewers and falafel were so tough and dry. Was inedible. Then the desert didn’t come out, and we waited at least 25 minutes. We decided to leave without eating it. They offered us to take home but we declined. We were sick of waiting. Servers were very friendly. Atmosphere was very casual and the live music was quite loud. Overall I wouldn’t recommend. Overpriced food for the quality.
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Ellie
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible. Portions were good. Service was efficient but friendly. Table of 11. Ordered and served within 15 minutes. Bit $$$ - but worth every penny
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chris
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Lamb was chewy and bland, service staff were underwhelming expensive for what you get
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Christina
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the pre theatre deal. The food was lovely, with good portion sizes and perfect for us. The restaurant is popular with families, groups, couples and friends, great ambience and welcoming. The meals we saw going past looked really good. Would go again.
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Peter
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was excellent, great food and great entertainment.
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Julie
Canberra
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place for lunch with friends - perfect location, enjoyed sitting on the balcony, great food.
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Julie
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the feast and that it was.. the food was delicious there was plenty of it and the service was great
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Tina
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the Christmas menu. Although the food wasn't 100% Authentic Greek food. The atmosphere was great. The waitress were brilliant. Was busy but food came out in a good time. Car park was convenient as it was very close.
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Suzanne
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience everybody enjoyed the food and there was plenty of it. Wished we’d been able to get an earlier booking as Like many restaurants in Melbourne - at 10 o’clock, All the chairs and tables were being put up around us.
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YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9134 7751.

YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank is rated 4.2 stars by 839 OpenTable diners.