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Bahari | The Hellenic Palate

179 Swan St, Melbourne VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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Find Bahari | The Hellenic Palate

179 Swan St, Melbourne VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 9427 7898
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bahari | The Hellenic Palate

Bahari plates generous Greek feasts on Swan Street with the warmth of a bustling family kitchen. Owner Philip works the floor, steering tables toward standout dishes like the fall-apart slow-cooked lamb shoulder. Gather a crew upstairs for the multi-course banquet, where pita, smoky dips, and fried calamari land before anyone can even finish the last bite. Regulars pair the spread with a cold drink after games at the MCG, lingering over creamy custard galaktoboureko.

  • Generous Group Banquets: Multi-course banquet menus deliver more slow-cooked meats, dips, and sides than groups can usually finish.
  • Host-Led Hospitality: Chef-owner Philip actively works the floor, personally greeting guests and guiding menu choices.
  • Tender Lamb Shoulder: The signature slow-cooked lamb shoulder arrives tender enough to pull apart cleanly from the bone.
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Why Diners Choose Bahari

Generous Hellenic banquets, tender slow-cooked dishes, and personal hospitality on Swan Street.

  • Banquet Feasts That Keep Everyone Full

    Bahari's shared banquets are designed with generous courses so large that groups routinely take home leftovers.

    We ordered the banquet (the bigger one) and we have enough left over to bring back home.

    Anahi Bock

  • Tender, Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder

    The signature slow-roasted lamb shoulder is cooked to tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection on every visit.

    Melt in your mouth, fall off the bone meat, could eat that forever.

    Maggie Triantafillou

  • Personal Front-of-House Hosting by the Owner

    Owner and host Philip actively welcomes guests at the entrance and offers hands-on dish recommendations throughout the meal.

    Meeting the chef/owner, Phil, was a pleasant surprise—he actively engaged with customers and offered some fantastic food suggestions.

    Mina

  • Warm Hospitality That Feels Like Family

    The dining room delivers genuine warmth and care, evoking the nostalgic comfort of home-cooked family meals.

    Mastered the art of making you feel like you in your grandmothers kitchen on one of those delightful days from your childhood.

    Scott Feehan

  • Atmospheric Upstairs Spaces for Group Celebrations

    The moody, intimate upstairs dining room offers an inviting backdrop for group birthdays and gatherings.

    seated upstairs, the ambience of the room was cool and moody with soft lighting and great music.

    Maggie Triantafillou

  • A Go-To Gathering Point Near the MCG

    Conveniently positioned on Swan Street in Richmond, Bahari is a trusted gathering spot for post-match meals and celebrations.

    the place has a constant stream of patrons, especially after any event at the MCG.

    C Koulouris

Bahari's most celebrated signature dishes and sharing feasts

  • Roast Lamb Shoulder

    the lamb shoulder was beyond exceptional

    Scott Feehan

  • Moussaka

    We ordered the moussaka (so good, I forgot to even take a photo 😅)

    Aim

  • Calamari

    The calamari and aoli just melts in your mouth

    ok then

  • Group Banquet

    The $65 banquet (4 ppl minimum) was I'm gonna more food then we could handle!

    Simon Carr

Other favorites

Authentic mezze sides and traditional house sweets

  • Tzatziki

    rich, creamy tzatziki

    ys porsche

  • Halloumi Cigars

    haloumi cigars

    Max M

  • Galaktoboureko

    galaktoboureko

    Mina

  • Smoky Eggplant Dip

    smoky eggplant dip

    Mia Goreng

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitalities and personal moments that elevate your Hellenic dining experience.

  • Hands-On Owner Welcome & Guidance

    Chef and owner Philip actively welcomes patrons at the door, interacts on the floor, and shares personalized dish suggestions.

  • Surprise Dessert Offerings

    Staff frequently delight first-time or celebratory tables with unexpected complimentary dessert at the conclusion of their meal.

  • Overflowing Feast Portions to Take Home

    Multi-course feast menus are portioned so abundantly that group tables routinely leave with takeaway containers of leftovers.

  • Atmospheric Upstairs Private Event Space

    The dedicated upper dining space provides an intimate, moody environment tailored for group dinners, birthdays, and private events.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit to Bahari in Richmond

  • Book ahead around MCG events

    Bahari draws steady crowds, particularly before and after events at the nearby MCG. Reserve your table ahead of time to secure seating during match days and weekends.

  • Pace yourself for generous banquet portions

    The group banquets serve exceptional quantities of food that often surpass what diners can finish at the table. Come with an appetite and be ready to take leftovers home.

  • Consider upstairs for group celebrations

    Whether celebrating a birthday or hosting a private function, requesting the upstairs dining space offers a distinct, moody ambience well-suited for group events.

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