The Greek Bar 🧿

"The Greek Bar looks like a taverna that’s been airlifted from somewhere along the Mediterranean Sea. What this spot lacks in waterfront scenery—it’s located on a residential stretch of East Oltorf—it makes up for in delicious ouzo- and Greek yogurt-fueled cocktails and tender lamb chops. We could wax poetic about the friendly service, but we need to talk about that lamb. It’s coated in lemon oregano vinaigrette, and it makes us want to live on a farm in Crete. Sit inside or on the patio, and split a handful of plates, starting with the pikilia, a medley of the usual-suspect spreads like tzatziki, spicy whipped feta, and skordalia served alongside housemade pita and pickled vegetables." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs, matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, ni

"The Greek Bar looks like a taverna that’s been airlifted from somewhere along the Mediterranean Sea. What this spot lacks in waterfront scenery—it’s located on a fairly residential stretch of East Oltorf—it makes up for with delicious ouzo- and Greek yogurt-fueled cocktails and tender lamb chops. We could wax poetic about the very friendly service, but we need to talk more about that lamb. It’s coated in lemon oregano vinaigrette, and it makes us want to live on a farm in Crete. Sit inside or on the patio, and split a handful of plates, starting with the pikilia, a medley of the usual-suspect spreads like tzatziki, spicy whipped feta, and skordalia served alongside housemade pita and pickled vegetables." - Matthew Jacobs

"The Greek Bar is a new Mediterranean restaurant in South Austin. The menu leans classic Greek—with spanakopita, dolmas, and moussaka—but there are a few dishes with modern twists, including a feta-brined fried chicken platter. There’s also a full menu of Greek wines and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"Married couple Dimitri Karabinis and Daphne Greer opened a casual yet chic Greek restaurant in South Austin at the end of February that pays homage to their Greek heritage. Chef Brian Breach offers a Mediterranean-heavy menu of spreads, mezze, and traditional entrees like lamb chops and moussaka, and more modern dishes like its Big Fat Greek Fried Chicken, feta-brined chicken, served with briami, lohano salata, and local honey." - Brittany Britto Garley, Nadia Chaudhury

"A casual yet chic Greek restaurant paying homage to Greek heritage with a Mediterranean-heavy menu including traditional and modern dishes." - Courtney E. Smith