Greek Restaurant Southbank Melbourne

Yassas The Greek Way is consistently rated one of Melbourne's best Greek restaurants, with four locations across the city - Southbank, Docklands, Eastland, and Craigieburn. The Southbank flagship on the Yarra riverfront is the signature venue, celebrated for its charcoal spit roasts, Feed Me feasts, halal-certified meats, live music, and bottomless brunch weekends. Yassas blends authentic Greek tradition with a vibrant, contemporary Melbourne dining experience.

Yassas Southbank is located at Level M, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC 3006 - inside the Southgate complex on the Yarra riverfront. It is a short walk from the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Hamer Hall, the Arts Centre Melbourne, Crown Melbourne, and the Sandridge Bridge. The venue is easily reached by tram (stop: Arts Centre) or a 10-minute walk from Flinders Street Station. Paid parking is available directly in the Southgate car park.

Yes - Yassas The Greek Way uses halal-certified meats across all venues, including Southbank. All lamb, chicken, and beef on the menu are prepared using halal-certified ingredients, making Yassas one of Melbourne's most popular halal-certified Greek restaurants. The halal certification covers the spit-roasted lamb, charcoal gyros, souvlaki, and all protein dishes.

The Feed Me feast is Yassas's signature shared dining experience - a multi-course spread of traditional Greek dishes served to the table. It includes a selection of house-made dips (tzatziki, taramasalata, hummus), warm pita bread, mezze plates, and the centrepiece: charcoal-spit lamb and grilled proteins. Feed Me feasts are designed for groups of 4 or more and are available at all Yassas venues. View the full menu →

Yes - Yassas Southbank features live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere that is unique among Melbourne's Greek restaurants. The music program includes live Greek and contemporary performances. Check the What's On page for upcoming dates and special events.

Yes - Yassas Southbank is a highly regarded function venue in Melbourne, accommodating up to 150 guests in a private setting. The team has hosted birthday parties, engagement celebrations, corporate dinners, weddings, school formals, and team events. Private dining packages include customised menus, dedicated event staff, and optional live entertainment. Contact the team directly to discuss your event.

Yes - while Yassas is celebrated for its charcoal meats, the menu features a strong selection of vegetarian dishes including traditional Greek dips, spanakopita (spinach and feta pie), Greek salad, roasted seasonal vegetables, and vegetarian mezze platters. Staff can advise on vegan, gluten-free, and allergen requirements at the time of booking or arrival.

Yassas Southbank serves authentic Greek cuisine including souvlaki wraps, charcoal gyros, 24-hour marinated lamb spit, chicken skewers, pork belly, traditional dips (tzatziki, taramasalata, hummus), spanakopita, Greek salad, saganaki, loukoumades (Greek donuts), and a full selection of Greek wines, cocktails, and spirits. The menu is inspired by traditional Greek cooking with premium Australian ingredients.

Southgate is one of Melbourne's premier dining precincts on the Yarra riverfront, hosting a diverse mix of restaurants and bars including Yassas The Greek Way (authentic Greek dining), Ludlow Bar and Dining Room (Yarra views, modern Australian), Breslin Bar and Grill (dry-aged steaks), Left Bank (cocktails and dining), Pure South Kitchen (Scottish-inspired seafood), and Hophaus (German beer hall). Yassas at Level M, 3 Southgate Avenue is the only authentic Greek restaurant in the Southgate precinct, offering charcoal gyros, souvlaki, halal-certified meats, and Feed Me feast menus seven days a week.

Southbank is home to some of Melbourne's most celebrated restaurants. For Greek food on the Yarra, Yassas at Southgate is the clear standout — the only authentic Greek restaurant in the precinct, open 7 days for lunch and dinner. The Southbank and Southgate area also includes Ludlow Bar and Dining Room, Breslin Bar and Grill, Left Bank, and Crown Melbourne's expansive dining precinct with venues like Meat and Wine Co all within walking distance along the river.

Yes — Yassas Southbank is a popular pre-MCG dining spot. The venue is at Southgate on the Yarra, approximately 15 minutes by tram from the MCG. The most popular approach is to park at the Southgate Wilson Car Park, enjoy a proper Greek meal at Yassas, then take the tram to the G — and return for a post-match celebration. It's become a game day tradition for Melbourne AFL fans who want a proper meal before the footy.

Yes — this is one of the most popular approaches for AFL, cricket, and concert-goers heading to the MCG. Park at the Southgate Wilson Car Park (directly beneath Yassas), enjoy dinner or lunch with us, then take the tram approximately 15 minutes to the MCG. Southgate car park is open 24 hours and is significantly less congested than parking near the MCG itself on game days.

Yes — Yassas Southbank is just 2 minutes walk from Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, and the Melbourne Theatre Company. We're the closest Greek restaurant — and one of the closest restaurants of any kind — to the Arts Centre precinct. Our Pre-Theatre Set Menu is available daily from 3–5:30pm: 2 courses for $59pp or 3 courses for $65pp. Bookings are recommended for pre-show seatings.

Yassas The Greek Way at Southbank is widely regarded as the go-to pre-show restaurant for Arts Centre Melbourne and Hamer Hall events. Located just 2 minutes walk from both venues, we offer a dedicated Pre-Theatre Set Menu from 3–5:30pm daily. The menu is designed to have you comfortably seated, fed, and at the Arts Centre well before curtain. Charcoal-grilled souvlaki, mezze, shared plates, and a curated drinks list — the ideal start to any evening at the Arts.