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Menu Dinner 50 Prix Fixe. Choose one option per course. 1ST COURSEDolmadesGrape leaves, rice, herbs, ladolemonoIoanna’s KeftedesBeef meatballs, mint, torn bread, onion, tzatziki Seabass CrudoCitrus, lemon, herbs, extra virgin olive oil2ND COURSEChilled Zucchini SoupGreek yogurt, leeks, herbs, toasted sunflower seeds Lentil & Green SaladBaby greens, lentils, scallion, dill, feta, red wine vinaigrette 3RD COURSEGreek ChickenLemon-herb marinade, Greek pilaf rice, seasonal greens

Where to eat your weight in falafel, shawarma, hummus, and dolmas. The Greek Bar looks like a taverna that’s been airdropped in from somewhere along the Mediterranean Sea, with a small, soothing dining room and an outdoor patio that’s ripe for leisurely hangouts. What the restaurant lacks in waterfront scenery—it’s located on a residential stretch of East Oltorf—it makes up for in delicious ouzo- and yogurt-fueled cocktails and impossibly tender lamb chops, which are reason e

Lamb chops at The Greek Bar. Photo by Jon Scotty South Austin may be best known for Tex-Mex and taco trucks, but a new Greek restaurant is about to enter the mix: The Greek Bar, a family-owned Greek restaurant, will open February 26 at 534 E. Oltorf St. in Travis Heights. The Greek Bar comes from hospitality veterans and husband-and-wife duo Dimitri Karabinas and Daphne Greer. Karabinas, whose family hails from Greece, founded the landmark VINES Grove Wine Bar in Florida. Gre

Featuring kalamata martinis, saganaki, and braised octopus, the new Mediterranean restaurant opens next week in Travis Heights. By Madeline Hollern Published: February 19, 2025 Mamma mia! No need to fly to Southern Europe for branzino and baklava: Now, you can simply head to South Austin for authentic Greek fare. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, hospitality veterans Dimitri Karabinis and Daphne Greer will debut their anticipated new Greece-inspired concept, The Greek Bar, at 534 East O

East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish “Give the people what they want” is a common piece of advice offered to small-business owners, and for good reason. Yet there’s something magical about a place that gives the people what they didn’t even know they wanted. A casual yet stylish restaurant serving Greek classics with a modern twist seems like a curious choice for an East Oltorf block that counts Taco Bell, McDonald’s, and Domino’s among its residents, but the Greek Bar has

The Greek Bar opened in February, and one bite of the restaurant's food is sure to transport you to the Mediterranean.

There is something especially Greek about the hour before dinner. It's not quite a full meal, not quite just a drink, and certainly not something to rush through. It is a little pause in the day — a chance to gather, share something salty or bright, order a glass of wine, and settle into the evening. At The Greek Bar, our happy hour brings that feeling to South Austin with Greek-inspired cocktails, wine, and meze served at the bar, in the dining room, and on the patio. Locat

What’s the difference between Greek food and Mediterranean food? Greek cuisine belongs to the Mediterranean table, but it has its own unmistakable rhythm: olive oil, lemon, herbs, feta, seafood, lamb, wine, and food meant to be shared. Read our latest blog on the traditions and flavors behind contemporary Greek dining in South Austin.

In a city that loves patios, neighborhood restaurants, and vibrant food culture, South Austin diners have no shortage of options. But when you are looking for a restaurant that feels both distinctive and inviting, the details matter: thoughtful food, a strong wine program, warm hospitality, and a setting that makes you want to linger. Where to Find Greek Food in South Austin That is part of what makes The Greek Bar so special. Located on East Oltorf just off South Congress ,

Discover how authentic Greek ingredients, from extra virgin olive oil to feta and wild oregano, bring the Mediterranean diet to life at The Greek Bar in Austin.

At The Greek Bar , extra virgin olive oil is more than a staple. It is one of the ingredients that quietly defines the character of the Greek table. In Greek cooking, olive oil isn't simply used for the sake of utility. It brings shape, depth, and finish. It lends richness to vegetables, balance to grilled fish, softness to dips, and a certain generosity to even the simplest dishes. It is part of what makes the cuisine feel both vibrant and grounded — expressive without exces