The Greek on Halifax

Souvlaki and yiros and pita, oh my!

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

Our chimney goes above and beyond, and so do we. 😊

This gorgeous spring blossom may be fleeting, but our generous platters and outstanding service have made us a firm and favourite fixture of the Adelaide food scene (22 years and counting!).

One for now, two for later 😄

Running out of time to find the perfect Father’s Day gift? Is he impossible to buy for because he already has everything? Our vouchers have you covered.

Gift the special man in your life a delicious meal at our place, with a wide variety of Greek food sure to tempt his taste buds.

Add to that our extensive wine list, fabulous service and unique vibes, and you’ll be giving him a memorable experience he’ll love.

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Ever since I was a kid, dinner was always my favorite subject, and in a fortutious twist of fate, our yiayias were basically professors of Greek food! 😉

We’re proud to be able to share their authentic flavours with a modern Australian slant. ❤️

The Greek on Halifax Traditional Greek food with a modern twist, The Greek is Adelaide’s premier Greek restaurant.

Mezes make meals a communal experience, and they are a fantastic way to explore new foods and flavours.

Just keep your eye on that friend, family or coworker who will deftly finish off all the fried cheese before you get a taste. 😉

Here are just some of the delicious small plates we offer.

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

Port vs Crows? Reminds us of the restaurant’s daily showdown - Haloumi vs Kefalograviera 😄

Speaking of which…why not grab a pre-Showdown meal before the big game?
We’re a two-minute walk from the City South tram stop (on the cnr of Halifax & King William Streets)

Book online: https://tinyurl.com/ShowdownDinner

What goes into making our Kopanisti dip?

First we roast capsicums, onions, garlic and herbs, then we blitz them in our mixer, and finally we chop chilli, crumble feta and combine 🧑‍🍳😘🤌

Food is more than sustenance - it’s an expression of culture, heritage, and creativity.

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

Celebrate Father’s Day in style, as we open for a special lunch service on Sunday, September 1st.

Our delicious menu, extensive wine list and friendly atmosphere are perfect for showing dad how much you love and appreciate him.

Book now to reserve your table.

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Our Olympic swim team aren’t the only underwater winners - wait til you try our chargrilled Octopus 😉

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

We’re so lucky in Adelaide that in the middle of winter we’ve been blessed with some gorgeous sunshine! ☀️

We’re just setting up for lunch - know a few of you will be taking the opportunity to sit outside and appreciate the (probably 😢) fleeting sun-kissed sky ❤️

These lovely ladies are sharing the Kleftiko.

Currently on the Specials Menu, Kleftiko is lamb, (marinated in herbs & honey) and vegetables, which are all slow-braised together in parchment paper. It’s served with fried pita & tzatziki. 👩🏼‍🍳😘.

Hot, syrup-soaked and cinnamon-dusted Loukoumades, with Cypriot port and vanilla ice cream. For when you want to eat a pile of mini donuts, but want to seem a little bit fancy at the same time.🍩🧐😄

The Greek on Halifax Traditional Greek food with a modern twist, The Greek is Adelaide’s premier Greek restaurant.

We’ve held many functions over the years, including christenings, bridal showers, team lunches, graduation parties, family reunions and birthdays - just to name a few.

We offer different spaces depending on your needs and have a delicious set menu, “The Greek Feast.” (This is required for any groups over 15).

Contact us via email [email protected] or call on 8223 3336 to discuss your next event with us!

For more info regarding our functions (including the set menu), click here: https://thegreek.com.au/groups-and-functions/

I came, I saw, I feasted!

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

Netflix and Grill? 😊

We understand that sometimes you’d rather sit and eat in the comfort of your own home, so we offer take-away (pickup only - no delivery, sorry).

Just call us on 8223 3336 to place your order. (Phone orders only).

The Greek on Halifax Traditional Greek food with a modern twist, The Greek is Adelaide’s premier Greek restaurant.

“You have to be a romantic to invest yourself, your money, and your time in cheese.” - Anthony Bourdain.

One day I’ll write a sonnet about our Haloumi(😉), but in the meantime I’ll just leave you with this:

Our pan-fried Haloumi is deliciously savoury, with crunchy and caramelised edges that encase a gooey and velvety creamy centre. It’s love in cheese form, and is perfect for sharing. 😍

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

Our keftedes (using our yiayia’s recipe) still haven’t met their match. Made with love, they’re a smash hit on any plate, and are one of the most popular mezes we serve up.
Game. Set. Munch!
(How many tennis references did we squeeze into this caption? 😉)

The Greek on Halifax Traditional Greek food with a modern twist, The Greek is Adelaide’s premier Greek restaurant.

On the Specials Menu: Crispy-skin barramundi, chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables and a creamy tomato sauce.

Barramundi? More like BarraTuesday 😉 (we couldn’t help ourselves! 😬)

The Greek on Halifax Traditional Greek food with a modern twist, The Greek is Adelaide’s premier Greek restaurant.

Platters. Platters as far as the eye can see. 😊

Moussaka = 1, Winter = 0.

These chilly temps are no match for our bubbling hot Moussaka. 😊

The Greek on Halifax Traditional Greek food with a modern twist, The Greek is Adelaide’s premier Greek restaurant.

Have you ever noticed this painting in our smallest dining room?

It’s entitled “Mulga Bill at The Greek”, and this is a bit about this piece, and why it holds a special place in our hearts.

Leo Smaniotto (who has sadly since passed away) painted Mulga Bill, a character first created by Banjo Patterson, for some 30+ years.

In these oil-on-canvas adventures, Mulga Bill visited many iconic sites around Australia, as envisioned through Leo's creative eye, and based on his experiences living as a mining engineer in Broken Hill.

His unique style proved popular with critics and consumers alike, and his paintings can often be found hanging in houses, offices and art galleries throughout Australia and abroad.

Mary, from the family who own The Greek, is best friends with Leo's daughter, Sue, and was delighted to receive "Mulga Bill at The Greek on Halifax" as a birthday gift from Leo.

Mulga Bill has taken pride of place on a wall in a cosy room in the restaurant ever since, and is a favourite amongst our patrons.

In his interpretation, Leo has taken The Greek into the outback and we see the outdoor umbrellas painted blue and white, in a nod to the colours of the Greek flag.

Guarding the front doors you will see the "Evzones" or elite presidential guard who have obviously left their post at the Presidential Mansion in Athens to protect The Greek from any bushrangers that may be lurking about - ready to poach a seafood platter or a cream kataiffi.

You will see the guard dressed in his traditional uniform complete with a crimson hat and a long black tassel, his fustanella (a kilt-like pantaloon), white stockings and red leather clogs with pom-poms.

The restaurant itself is depicted with a peaked roof and long glass windows, which are classic features of the heritage-listed building.

In an obvious hint at Leo's whimsical sense of humour, the chimney in the background is a small and willowy structure, in contrast to the imposing refuse destructor that is a feature of the restaurant's facade.

Mulga Bill's famous bicycle can be seen in the forefront of the painting, with its owner parked at a nearby table and enjoying a conversation with a friend.

In his delightfully quirky interpretation of The Greek, Leo has captured the essence of what makes the restaurant so popular - the relaxed patrons enjoying good food, wine and conversation in an enviable locale.

Have a closer look next time you visit! 😊

Spanokopita - Earthy spinach leaves and salty cheese encased in layers of shatteringly crisp filo pastry.

Slice, bite, savour and repeat!

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

Some facts about our famous chimney:

- It’s 38m high and is made of around 150,000 bricks.

- It was built in 1909, and ran as the main refuse destructor for Adelaide until the 1950s, when the Wingfield landfill site was chosen.

- As you can imagine, the local residents weren’t big fans of the emissions!

- Our restaurant is in the old disinfector building, which was part of the larger complex that once was comprised of the refuse destructor, a tin bailing press, clinker paver mill, a brewery, flour mill and biscuit factory, mortar mill, boot and vinegar factories and a flag making plant.

- The Destructor worked twenty-four hours a day and the furnaces produced so much heat that the resultant steam powered an electricity generator. The generator supplied this whole site.

- The steam disinfector building (now the restaurant) was used to sterilise clothing and bedding. It would take only 15 mins in the system to complete the fumigation process. The items were then placed in a steam laundry and then pressed by electronic irons.

- For this service, individuals were charged a guinea per van-load, although for those too poor to pay, the service was free.

- Excess electricity was fed back to the Adelaide Electric Company to light the nearby streets.

(Compiled by Jenny Forrest.

Reference: Patricia Sumerling, ‘Brief history of development of the Destructor site, Halifax Street and its surroundings’ July 1993)

Seafood Metaxa: It’s what Garlic Prawns want to be when they grow up 😉

This delicious dish is prawns, calamari, fish fillet, Moreton Bay bug & mussels, flamed in Metaxa brandy and finished in a cream sauce, served on a bed of rice. 👨‍🍳😘🤌

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

Last month we showcased a very rustic, village-style Lamb Kleftiko on our Specials Menu, and now meet our modern interpretation.

Lamb, braised in red wine, and layered with herbs and vegetables, oven-baked in a delicate filo pastry parcel. Served on a tomato and basil sauce, and with roasted carrots and whipped feta. 🤌🤩

Hearty winter fare, Greek-style. 🪵 🍷🔥

Clockwise from the top we have Lamb Shanks, Char-Grilled Quail, and Slow-Cooked Goat - and these are just a few of the winter warmers we have on offer. 😊

The Greek on Halifax Adelaide's favourite Greek restuarant.

For the record, this happens a lot:

Customer: “I’m too full from dinner for dessert…oooh Kataiffi…I might just take some home. 😄”

The Greek on Halifax Traditional Greek food with a modern twist, The Greek is Adelaide’s premier Greek restaurant.