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Doncaster Greek Tavern

Restaurant Greek restaurant

Skewers & seafood grilled on wood & charcoal, plus dips & banquets, in a classic taverna setting. People often mention service, Greek, table, restaurant, platter, staff, great, recommend, meat, friendly,


Address

14 Jackson Ct, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

Website

www.doncastergreektavern.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9848 6089

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (487 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 5:30 to 10:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 5:30 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 5:30 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 5:30 to 10:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (14) Greek (14) table (11) restaurant (11) platter (10) staff (10) great (9) recommend (8) meat (8) friendly (8)
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  • 5/5 MikeWinnie T. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Highly recommend the dips and bread, meat platter and calamari. First time dining there was a very enjoyable experience, and exceptionally warm service.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly Greek hospitality and amazing food!! My favourite was the saganaki and octopus.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Host 2 years ago on Google • 220 reviews
    AMENDMENT REVIEW: The food sizes are smaller, much more oil, customer service isn’t as friendly. Food was spot on, quick service, especially busy and under the pump. Chefs are very passionate about their food and cater to their customers. Bravo!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddy John S. 2 years ago on Google • 41 reviews
    We had the red caviar dip (bread was complimentary), scallops and seafood platter (comes with salad, whitebait, calamari, prawns, fish fillets and scallops). Everything tasted fresh and nicely cooked
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 S T. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could give less than one star I would! We ordered several items from the menu and were extremely disappointed. The cold soggy chips were the most edible item to arrive at our table and even they were disgusting! The calamari (squid) was chewy, cold and smelt off and had a strange taste, the saganaki was cold and hard. Service by Gloria was most unfavourable, as she was rude and wanting to rush us out the door before we even warmed our seats….rest assured we have left those seats cold…never to return…not a pleasant experience overall…we do not recommend The Greek Tavern Doncaster.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 8 months ago on Google
    The char grilled calamari is the best tasting calamari I’ve had in a long time. The beef rissoles were also good. Mixed dip platter is a must have beautiful warm bread and fresh dips. Will definitely be back and come hungrier - their portions are generous!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K 9 months ago on Google • 475 reviews
    Superb and authentic Greek restaurant in Doncaster. Truly a neighbourhood gem. Food was absolutely delicious, service excellent despite them being busy and full. They also allow BYO wine which is a big plus!

  • 5/5 Ruel Del V. 3 months ago on Google • 88 reviews New
    A very good Greek restaurant in one of Melbourne's suburbs. It might be worth your while to come here if you're from downtown Melbourne. Many of the food are cooked on charcoal grill - which adds more to that Greek and Mediterranean authenticity. The grilled meats are good. The dips are exceptional too. These all goes well with the Greek beer that they also serve. They have a spacious area at the back to accomodate a private party. The owners are there almost all of the time and would make sure that everyone is having great food and a wonderful time. PRO TIP: They are also accept BYO Wine so it widens your drinks options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bahar B. 2 years ago on Google • 21 reviews
    It was our(me and my husband)first experience with a Greek restaurant about a month ago and we absolutely loved it there. It is a pretty small family running which we used to pass by all the time and one cold night we decided to give it try as we had always seen it busy and full of customers. It was a bit pricy but I think was worth it. Adding to the quality of the food which we chose by the recommendation of people who worked there, the atmosphere was great and staff were absolutely kind, friendly and helpful. We will definitely go back and recommend it to others.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ATIMOS 2 years ago on Google
    Great traditional Greek restaurant!! If you enjoy your Greek food I highly recommend you give this place a try. Everything cooked fresh and on the charcoal for that amazing taste that will leave you drooling over everything here.. from the meats to the seafood OMG that's all I'm gonna say.. Enjoy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Josie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had dinner here tonight. Front of house was dressed in bike shirts a very un professional look. We ordered spirits with mixers and we get them in sundae glasses. Food was just ok. Even the homemade bread was not delicious. Plates were small and food was not appealing. Never again . Service was worse than the food .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thalia A. 1 year ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Authentic, delicious and perfectly cooked Greek food! Amazing service,staff are so friendly, great vibe and atmosphere. Highly recommend 🇬🇷

  • 5/5 Kerim S. 1 month ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    Waiters couldnt follow the orders. But they tried thier best. Food was great...

  • 5/5 Kacey L. 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Absolutely amazing restaurant! Service with a smile throughout the entire visit. The food was incredible! The meat was perfectly cooked, melted in your mouth. The salads were so fresh and light, with a beautiful dressing that complimented it perfectly. Could not recommend this place enough.

  • 5/5 James V. 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    The food was magnificently delicious, the atmosphere was genuinely warm and pleasant, and the service was excellent and attentive. The banquet meal was out of this world delightful: beautiful tasty seafood and superbly cooked tender meat and much more. The hospitality showed was outstanding. Thank you so much for a great night. Will be back!

  • 2/5 Richard C. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    It’s a shame writing this as the staff were generally lovely, and the food had good flavours. The major issue was the portion size and consistency in pricing vs. other tables. We ordered the banquet for 4, and coincidentally were seated next to a table of two that had ordered the same banquet, for 2. We received one saganaki to split between the 4 of us, whereas the table next to us received the same portion between 2 of them. Both tables then received the same single serving of octopus, again despite us having ordered (and paid for) 2x what the other table had. The seafood platter had 4 prawns, 4 fish fillets, and adequate calamari, no complaints there. The meat platter arrived with two portions of each element. 2x lamb cutlets, 2x biftekia, 2x chicken skewer, 2x lamb skewer and a small portion of gyros. Again, the table for two received the same. I queried whether what we had received was intended for 4 people or 2, sighting the table next to us as having received the same, and given we’d received 2 of each element. Typically, you get a taste of everything in a banquet. However they assured me it was correct. The photo attached is my portion of the meat platter once I placed a quarter of each element on my plate. Needless to say, we all left hungry. Not ideal for $65 per head. Sadly, but not surprisingly, the table for 2 left with containers full of leftovers. Again, the food was fine, it just felt like a major rip off, especially given the glaring variance with the table next to us. To be fair on the restaurant, when we did query the issue, they said it was correct but did supply an additional saganaki and 2x lamb cutlets to compensate. While it was much appreciated, it still fell well short given the octopus, lamb skewers, chicken skewers, lamb and chicken gyros portions were also consistent with the banquet for 2 on the next table.

  • 5/5 Sandra G. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    We had my husband's 60th here & were not disappointed. Gloria, was so accommodating & ensured that there was plenty of food. Louis was outstanding in looking after us and no request was a problem.We all had a fabulous night & can't thank you enough for enabling that to happen. Great staff, food, atmosphere & flexibility in providing a perfect night for a special occasion.

  • 3/5 Mathew A. 8 months ago on Google
    I'm quite surprised with all the reviews giving this place 5 stars .. sadly it was average at best but certainly not a fail, that would be unreasonably harsh .. the place has lost its lustre from years ago .. the food was average but oh well .. I get that it's rustic Greek food, sure, but the reality is just lacked any charm. Granted it was a Monday night .. so expectedly quite .. Have the previous owners sold this place ? What happened to the wooden chairs and table cloth ? I guess that's what cost of living does to a place .. High cost for food and staff means you gotta cut down and run it to the bare bones ..

  • 5/5 Sera M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious! An overall great experience

  • 5/5 Mel T. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Very nice and tasty food, i will be coming here more often. Fresh meat and seafood. And amazing happy staff. Thanks for the having us.

  • 5/5 Joshua V. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Really nice restaurant. Delicious food, nice ambience and clean toilets. The staff gave us free dessert because it was Valentine's Day (can't guarantee it'll happen for you too) but that was very kind. Recommend this place highly.

  • 5/5 Setyowati S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Food, friendly service.

  • 2/5 Marie 3 months ago on Google New
    Terrible service very small portions We had a set menu for 13 one dish was prawns. They only brought out nine had to continually ask for more food as there was not even enough for one per person, the manager had no customer service.

  • 5/5 Lucinda T. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a good old authentic Greek Taverna, it has all the dishes you would expect, and daily specials.. They have an extensive gluten free menu, which I stuffed myself with 😋 The food was fresh and delicious.. The staff were all friendly and able to help with my food intolerances.. We will definitely be back ✨

  • 5/5 Saghar A. 1 year ago on Google
    It was absolute amazing food and customer service! It was the busiest night and we didn’t have any booking, but they still gave us a table with a great service! Food was amazing and tasty. We ordered the meat platter and it was just great…. Will definitely recommend this place 👌🏽

  • 5/5 Brett M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great restaurant. Beautiful food. We really enjoyed our dinner here, it definitely helped that there was no corkage on byo wine, and no credit card surcharge. The service was also really good. Will be coming back

  • 5/5 John H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Greek Food I've been to. The charcoal chicken and lamb are charcoal cooked to perfection It's a must go too Hosts Stefan and Gloria are Fantastic

  • 2/5 Kosta A. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was ok, value for money a big no👎🏽. $78 for a meat platter with no chips (additional $13) , pita bread or tzatziki (additional $9).

  • 4/5 Suzanne T. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been coming to this restaurant for years, and have continued to do so even after leaving the area. I can't fault the food, or generally, the service. Last night however, we were served by a waitress we hadn't seen before. When we ordered a second round of drinks, I had not quite finished my first. Her comment when delivering it was 'lining them up, are you?' When I ordered a third, it was delivered with a look of distinct disapproval and judgement. I've never had an issue with staff before, who have always been friendly, welcoming and efficient. I hope I don't see her again.

  • 5/5 Chris M. 1 year ago on Google
    Recently ate here with 2 others and spent some time chatting with management about the small dinner club which I facilitate on Tuesday nights. These two ladies were so interested and supportive. I was very impressed by their genuine concern for people who experience various disabilities. The food and service were outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a delicious authentic Greek meal. Thank you sincerely for a great night and the complimentary dessert - legends!❤️

  • 4/5 David just D. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice restaurant, friendly efficient staff. Tasty food, especially the gyros platter, good portion sizes as we were sharing. I'll come back with few friends and have a good meal and laugh. Definitely

  • 5/5 Wineboyo 1 year ago on Google
    Got the banquet Saganaki cheese 🧀 Grilled octopus 🐙 Dips 🥕 Seafood patter 🐟🦑🦐 And meats platter 🥩🍖🥔 So much food!


Call +61 3 9848 6089 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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