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Greek restaurant in Tarpon Springs, Florida
What should I order at Hellas Restaurant & Bakery?
What to order
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Grilled Octopus
Recommended multiple times as one of the standout dishes, described as superb, perfectly cooked, and even the best the reviewers have had in years.
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Saganaki
Frequently praised for the tableside flaming presentation and for living up to the hype, with reviewers calling it exciting and very good.
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Gyro
Mentioned several times as a highlight, with diners saying the gyros were excellent and one reviewer calling Hellas gyros the highlight of the meal.
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Grouper
Highly recommended for being delicious and exceptionally well prepared, with reviewers calling it the best fried grouper they've had and praising the garlic, lemon, and butter flavor.
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Baklava
Repeatedly recommended among the desserts and pastries, with reviewers praising the authentic Greek flavor and saying the bakery items were consistently excellent.
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Combination Platter
Recommended as a great choice for trying a variety of Greek dishes, and noted for being huge and satisfying.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
About Hellas Restaurant & Bakery
An ocean-blue taverna serving savory Greek classics & sweets amid Hellenic murals & tiled floors.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Hellas Restaurant & Bakery known for?
It is especially known for flaming saganaki, also called flaming cheese, plus Greek seafood and bakery desserts. Reviewers repeatedly call out the broiled octopus, grouper, and the attached bakery’s baklava cheesecake and cannoli as standouts.
What dishes are most recommended at Hellas Restaurant & Bakery?
Commonly recommended items include the flaming saganaki, grilled or broiled octopus, gyro, Greek salad, and the combination platter for trying multiple Greek dishes. For dessert, reviewers frequently mention baklava cheesecake, cannoli, Napoleon, fruit tart, and chocolate baklava cheesecake.
What is the atmosphere like at Hellas Restaurant & Bakery?
The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, historic, and lively, with Hellenic decor and an attached bakery that adds to the experience. It suits families, groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviewers often mention energetic, friendly service and a bright dining room with outdoor seating.
Is Hellas Restaurant & Bakery a good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $20 to $30, and several reviewers say it can feel a little higher priced at first, but the portions are huge and often worth sharing. Guests also note that the food quality, bakery desserts, and service make the meal feel like good value for the Tarpon Springs area.
Do you need to plan ahead or expect a wait at Hellas Restaurant & Bakery?
Reviewers say seating can be quick, and the staff is efficient even when the restaurant is packed. It accepts reservations, which can help during busy lunch or dinner times in the Sponge Docks area.
Is parking available at Hellas Restaurant & Bakery?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Hellas Restaurant & Bakery have vegetarian options?
Yes, Hellas Restaurant & Bakery offers vegetarian options.
Is Hellas Restaurant & Bakery kid-friendly?
Yes, Hellas Restaurant & Bakery is good for kids.
