Best Greek Food in Brighton Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | White Store |
| Free highlight | Pantry |
| Family-friendly | Stella Post |
| Locals only | Hugo |
| Indoor option | Mabel Lane |
We’ve tested every best greek food option in Brighton to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Golden Quarter is the one everyone knows. Marco Commons is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Brighton Beach bathing boxes are a Melbourne icon. Brighton sits in the Bayside corridor, 11km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best greek food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Brighton since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Honest Works — 308 Lake Lane, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The daily soup ($26) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Brighton farmers market when it runs.
2. Nell Kitchen — 201 Lake Lane, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on King Avenue is usually fine.
3. Cleo’s — 145 Johnston Terrace, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) A solid local spot Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on King Avenue is usually fine.
Go for: The pumpkin risotto ($25) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. New Kitchen — 331 Collins Drive, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) Worth the detour Cost: $17-26 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Felix’s — 238 Elizabeth Place, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) Worth the detour Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
6. Green Quarter — 354 Johnston Terrace, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lake Lane is usually fine.
What Nobody Tells You About Brighton
Brighton Beach bathing boxes are a Melbourne icon. Church Street shopping. One of Melbourne’s most prestigious bayside suburbs. The best greek food options here reflect Brighton’s character. If you’re living in or near Brighton, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Ava’s — 271 Collins Drive, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) A solid local spot Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The daily soup ($24) — solid
8. The Golden Store — 2 Johnston Terrace, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-14 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Lena’s — 125 Collins Drive, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Collins Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Brighton farmers market when it runs.
10. Zara House — 206 King Avenue, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) A solid local spot Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The charcuterie board ($17) — solid
11. Ruby’s — 73 Johnston Terrace, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
12. The Tall Quarter — 15 Elizabeth Place, Brighton VIC 3196
What it is: (greek food) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 31 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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FAQ
What are the best best greek food options in Brighton?
White Store is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Brighton good for best greek food?
Yes. Brighton has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Brighton known for?
Brighton Beach bathing boxes are a Melbourne icon.
How far is Brighton from Melbourne CBD?
Brighton is 11km, 22min train, 18min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Brighton is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
