Yamas Greek & Drink

Yamas Greek & Drink brings the flavours of Thessaloniki to West End, Brisbane, with a menu that places a strong emphasis on seafood and food made for sharing. The restaurant’s approach is distinctly communal: Greek meals are presented as something to order for the table and enjoy together, making the venue a natural fit for groups, celebrations and long meals with friends or family. Functions are also catered for, and a kids menu is available for younger diners.

The menu ranges from Greek dips, olives and pita through to oysters, raw kingfish, grilled octopus, prawns, calamari and whole-table banquet options. Signature souvla is slow-cooked on the spit with a choice of lamb or chicken, while the Yamas Platter brings together lamb and chicken souvla, octopus, prawns, halloumi chips, spanakopita, lamb ribs, Greek salad and other shared dishes. For a larger seafood-forward meal, the menu also includes Queensland crab linguine, Alaskan halibut and barramundi. Vegetarian and vegan choices are represented by dishes including eggplant yemista and zucchini salata.

Drinks are a substantial part of the offering. Alongside Greek and Australian wines, the list includes sparkling wines, Champagne, rosé and reds from several regions, as well as cocktails ranging from familiar options such as the Aperol Spritz, Negroni and Espresso Martini to house creations including the Santorini Sour and Memory Floss. The name ‘Yamas’ means a toast to good health, so the drinks program fits neatly with the restaurant’s shared-table focus.

The website presents the venue as having the flavours of Thessaloniki with the atmosphere of West Village. Its gallery shows an entrance, bar, dining room and a newer space, giving diners a choice of settings within the venue. Banquets are available for whole tables of two or more, including vegetarian options on request, while weekday lunch specials provide a more structured option during the day. With a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,518 reviews, Yamas suits diners looking for Greek food, shared plates, seafood and cocktails in a group-friendly West End setting.