Yamas Greek + Drink
West End
Yamas Greek + Drink is a lively authentic slice of Greece located off the Mollison Street entrance of West End's historic West Village.
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Offering terrace style seating in curved booths under blue and white umbrellas or a smattering of dining tables both in and outside, Yamas, which is by the owners of Opa Bar & Mezzze in Brisbane City, also features a long marble bar with more seating and an open kitchen.
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The delicious food menu derives from all of the regions of Greece, with all of the generously proportioned dishes designed to share.
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Start with Psomi (traditional village) served with delectable house-made tzatziki, taramasalata, white tyrokafteri (hot pepper and feta) or warm Santorini fava (split broad bean mousse) or Yamas chips (eggplant, kefalograviera, crushed tomato).
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Cold & Raw choices include Oyster Yamas (with ouzo, citrus, tomato); king prawns with white taramasalata; or ocean trout (Poros style, with pickled cucumber, capers, onion, vinegar & olive oil). And from the Salata section there's Horiatiki (Greek) salad, Santorini (cherry tomatoes, thyme, caper leaves & feta) and Watermelon Salata.
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The impressive range of Meze includes Paidakia (grilled lamb cutlet with red onion & taztziki); Tomatokeftedes (tomato, feta, kefalograviera' mint & yoghurt); Saganaki (grilled kefalograviera cheese served on a hot pan with fig sauce); Loukaniko (spicy village sausage) and Kalamari (flash-fried, with lemon and yoghurt mustard).
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Large plates include Moussaka; Hilopites(braised beef, square pasta & tomato); Prasopita (leek and cheese filo); Dry Aged T-Bone or Arni Me Aginares (lamb, carrots, artichokes, peas. dill & lemon sauce).
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Must-try is the Souvla - lamb or chicken served with a touch of ground beef and pork rice, chestnuts, pine nuts, sultanas, herbs and a complimentary side of choice (lemon potatoes, chips, stuffed capsicum or bamies - okra, slow-cooked with tomato, onion and feta).
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Meantime a handful of Psari (seafood) dishes include Whole Baby Barramunidi (with orzo pasta, tomato, garlic & white wine); Ocean Trout (fillet baked with tomato & onions) or lobster live from the tank.
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Drinks-wise there's an impressive wine list featuring Greek, French, Italian, Spanish, Argentinian and Australian wines; Craft beers on tap, a smattering of Greek beers (bottled), classic and Yamas signature cocktails (such as Santorini Sour; Apollo Spritz and Delphi Delight).
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Need to know - You'll find Yamas Greek + Drink just inside the Mollison St entrance of West Village. There is underground parking (up to 2 hours free) underneath West Village, with entry also off Mollison St.