Medusa Greek Taverna

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1,361 reviews

#19 of 2,769 Restaurants in Sydney$$ - $$$, Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly

+61 2 9267 0799+ Add website

Hours

Mon

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Tue

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Wed

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Thu

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Fri

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat

5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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4.5

1,361 reviews

#19 of 2,769 Restaurants in Sydney

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PRICE RANGE

$20.00 – $51.00

CUISINES

Mediterranean, Greek

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

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2 Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

Central Business District

+61 2 9267 0799

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PRICE RANGE

$20.00 – $51.00

CUISINES

Mediterranean, Greek

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.5

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Linda J

Sydney23 contributions

Beyond Expectations!

Feb 2020 • couples

Friends suggested this Resturant for a dinner out so thought it would be good ,however food service and ambiance were exceptional! We shared entrees of Dolmades cheese saganaki, Calamari and Spanakopita. All excellent ;fresh and very tasty. Main course of roast lamb with peas and potatoes just fantastic and chicken with mustard sauce and mashed potatoes both went well to share between 4 adults with a side of green beans. Deserts also excellent . Service attentive ,food served quickly and two big chats with Peter the owner capped off a great night .

Written 8 February 2020

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PeterKouts

Thank you so much for your lovely review Linda we really love hearing about our customers experiences, we hope to see you back again soon

Written 10 February 2020

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WestportBub50

Westport39 contributions

Great Greek Food !

Feb 2020 • none

We had a wonderful meal of great, fresh, flavorful, authentic Greek food at this family owned and operated restaurant. The terrific food was matched by the flawless service of the well-trained staff and the warm welcome which we received from the owner who took time to sit and chat with us. GO AS SOON AS YOU CAN !

Written 6 March 2020

PeterKouts

Thank you so much for the kind review, we hope to see you back again soon!

Written 9 March 2020

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Laurence E

Sydney42 contributions

Great food,excellent service & good prices.

Feb 2020 • couples

Have just a wonderful meal at the Medusa Greek Taverna. Have eaten at many Greek restaurants around the world and this restaurant was as good as any. All starters were delicious & the lamb shoulder & the chicken kebabs were mouth watering. Deserts were superb & very authentic. Service was of the highest quality & the host Peter was friendly & attentive without being overbearing. Our waiter Michael was of the highest quality. We certainly will return to this restaurant.

Written 8 February 2020

PeterKouts

Laurence thank you so kindly for your review we are so happy you enjoyed your meal here at Medusa, we hope to see you again soon

Written 10 February 2020

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mikewolfrealtor

Sydney1268 contributions

Utterly average in every way. Try somewhere else :(

Jan 2020 • family

Utterly average in every way. Go somewhere else :(. Let me preface this review with the fact that we spent a month in Greece last year. With that said. What we would expect to be no brainer Greek food items were lackluster at best. The fava and tzaiki - 2 staples that we’d get every place we went to in Greece - the fava appeared to be off recipe and/or was several days old. lacking depth of flavor it didn’t please. Same for the tzaiki which there was just too much vinegar or the yogurt was going bad. My wife had the special fish dish which sounded great on the menu; it was a yellow tail sesame seed crusted with avocado tzaiki sauce. it was under seasoned and just OK. Her favorite part of the dish was the fried zucchini chips and she doesn’t even like fried food, which was a plus. I had the veal with Philo dough and kasseri cheese dish. It was pretty good overall. Kids shared a plate of pasta that was bland and lacking depth of flavor. They served us a bottle Pellegrino that was flat as well. It was at this point in time where I decided that I was going to write this review. When we go out to eat we expect to be served food items that are better or at least as good as what we could make at home. With a few exceptions, what we had tonight was not anywhere close to reflecting the reviews of this restaurant which is the most disappointing part. With such few days on our vacation we want to take advantage of every opportunity to enjoy good food. This was average at best and overall disappointing. If you’re looking for a better Greek cuisine we suggest the Greek restaurant at the Belvedere just one block south which we had a day or two before and was thoroughly better and less expensive. Regarding the service, previous reviews posted that the service was rude and unattentive, we did not experience this, although we did come when the restaurant first opened the service was over all friendly, attentive, and quick. Would not recommend.

Written 24 January 2020

Peter K

We are sorry you did not enjoy your meal at Medusa, we can guarantee that all of our dips are made fresh daily (and contain no vinegar) i believe we were just not the restaurant for you, we cannot please everyone.

Written 27 January 2020

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Peter G

Sydney2125 contributions

Excellent family style cooking

Apr 2021 • friends

Every dish we had was like yaya uses to make. There was a good selection, well made, generous servings, reasonable wine list including Greek and Australian offerings. Definitely go on an empty stomach. We got a great feed with wine and beer for about $100 per head (for dinner).

Written 30 April 2021

PeterKouts

Thank you so much for your kind review, yia yia would be proud! Hope to see you back again soon

Written 8 May 2021

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GrantWaus

82 contributions

Delicious Greek food in Sydney CBD

June 2020 • family

Delicious Greek food in Sydney CBD. The restaurant has been open for a few weeks now and diners should rush back as they have a great offering. Food was excellent. We had lamb shoulder which is naturally gluten free, chicken and prawn dishes. My son loved the flat bread! Service was fast and friendly. We chatted to the owner on the way out and he was fantastic, sitting out the front with a heater on so diners knew they were open again. A genuinely beautifully run restaurant that deserves support from locals and any tourists starting to visit Sydney again.

Written 15 June 2020

PeterKouts

We cannot thank you enough for your kind review! We are so happy to be back and serving our lovely customers again. We hope to see you again in the future

Written 16 June 2020

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Runtoseetheworld

Coppell645 contributions

An incredible meal with fantastic service!

Mar 2020 • friends

8 of us dined here (prior to COVID-19) and it was such a wonderful evening. We let the restaurant host choose our dishes and it was absolutely splendid. The lamb was juicy and tender, even my parents (Australian sheep farmers no less) raved about the lamb! The humble green peas with the lamb were elevated!!. Calamari and octopus were exceptional. The wait staff looked after us all night and were far more attentive than any other restaurant I've been to in Sydney recently. I rarely give out 5 star reviews, so trust me when I tell you- THEY ARE 5 OUT OF 5!!!

Written 20 March 2020

leonardsmith52

6 contributions

A Birthday Dinner to Remember

Feb 2022 • none

I had the good fortune to enjoy a fabulous night at Medusa with 16 friends and family to celebrate a 'zero birthday' on Monday. The night got off to a great start with Peter welcoming guests with a glass (or two) of champagne on the outdoor terrace and giving everyone the chance to mingle and catch up after almost 2 years of intermittent lockdowns. Once seated the set menu commenced with the shared entrees and my quests were astonished by the quantity, quality and presentation. A couple of guests even said they didn't need the main course after enjoying the bounty of the shared platters. However, the individually selected main courses continued to delight. All the while the waiters kept glasses full and delivered the mains to the correct person without the 'food auction' which is unfortunately all too common these days. Time for dessert signalled the arrival of a whole coconut ravani cake complete with sparkler and happy birthday candles which had been specially prepared by the kitchen. Each of the guests, many of whom had not visited Medusa before, praised the food, the service and the surroundings. Heartfelt thanks to Peter and all the team at Medusa for a first class effort. We will be back, as will many of our guests.

Written 23 February 2022

PeterKouts

Thank you so much! after all these years we are so happy to have you celebrating your birthday at Medusa , we really appreciate it

Written 24 February 2022

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Bruce N

Honolulu90 contributions

Good but not great

Mar 2020 • couples

Wife and I stopped here for lunch since it’s so close to our hotel. I ordered the souvlaki and she ordered the moussaka. The lamb souvlaki was very tasty but cooked well done which I hate. It was not tender and it was difficult to cut or chew. My wife’s moussaka was very good. There was a large party next to us that was very noisy and made the dining atmosphere less than ideal

Written 6 March 2020

PeterKouts

Thanks for the review Bruce we will take the comments on the souvlaki on board, we are happy your wife enjoyed the moussaka and unfortunately there is not much we can do about a group enjoying themselves in the restaurant!

Written 9 March 2020

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Taylormichigan

17 contributions

Fantastic Greek!

Mar 2020 • none

This family owned restaurant is a star in Sydney restaurant scene! The food is wonderful, the service is professional and charming. The fish dishes we had were superb - a wonderful combination of the superb fish of Australia with excellent Greek preparation. Everyone in the restaurant was clearly having as much fun as we were. Topping it off the host who is the owner of this family owned restaurant is warm and welcoming and took the time to Sita minute and chat with us. He expressed the hospitality for which the Greeks are justly famed.

Written 6 March 2020

PeterKouts

Thank you so much for the review we are so happy you had a lovely meal at Medusa and we hope to see you again in the future!

Written 9 March 2020

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MaryAn A

Singapore15 contributions

Bad food, worse bathroom...

Sept 2020 • none

Bad food, worse bathroom... As a Greek I was offended by the standard of the food. The domades and the gigantes were tinned. The calamari was badly cooked and we sent it back. The tzatziki had no garlic or flavour and the portions in the mezze plate tiny. Not that it mattered because it was awful. To top it off I don’t think the bathroom had ever been cleaned. Please don’t imagine this is food that any self respecting Greek would serve!

Written 18 September 2020

PeterKouts

We are actually quite bewildered by this review, the meze plate for 2 people which includes HOMEMADE tzatziki, taramosalata, 4 dolmades. 4 pcs haloumi, 4 sausages, house made lima beans and pita bread (i do not know how you can say this is tiny) for which you say were offended by the standard but i can confirm that everything was eaten by the two ladies in its entirety. Our seafood here is as fresh as can be, picked up from the Sydney seafood markets daily by myself , the freshness has never been questioned but we took the calamari off the bill anyway as you had not touched it. We clean the bathroom everyday before and after service, during service we apologise if it is not up to standard - if you tell us we would stop what we are doing and make sure everything is stocked and cleaned. We are a self respecting Greek family run business for over 10 years and are proud of the food we serve, we cannot please everyone and it seems you are one in the very few we did not.

Written 21 September 2020

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Aussie J

Sydney41 contributions

Traditional Food, Served by Traditional Hosts scores a 10 out of 5!

Aug 2022 • none

And that's the key.... Hosts! This is not a Restaurant where you just come to eat, and get served by wait staff that are just there doing a job, albeit good. The minute you walk in, you feel not only welcomed, but somewhat spoiled! It was our first time experiencing the sensational, traditional, Greek food, but from tables around us, many people were regulars, and you can see why. All the staff were friendly and welcoming, with (I assume) the owner, wandering the room ensuring everything was perfect. And believe me it was! My extended family are scattered all around Australia, but if I can get them all together for a meal in Sydney, it is a no brainer! A long leisurely lunch at what must be the BEST Greek Restaurant in Sydney, will do the trick!

Written 19 August 2022

PeterKouts

Oh thank you so much for your kind review, means a lot when customers notice the extra effort that we like to put in, especially as a family run restaurant - we look forward to having you back again :)

Written 22 August 2022

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Dave M

Geelong28 contributions

Just a honest up front excellent Greek restaurant.

Mar 2021 • none

We go to this place for 1 meal everytime we come to Sydney and have been visiting for about 10 years. It's great. Best dish is slow cooked lamb shoulder and I'm told and believe recipe has not changed for 30 years, and why would you. Dips, breads, cheeses and other mains all fantastic. Have never had room for desert unfortunately.

Written 15 March 2021

PeterKouts

Thank you so much Dave for your kind review, so glad you keep coming back for more, looking forward to seeing you on your next visit to Sydney

Written 15 March 2021

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Rita P

Greater Sydney379 contributions

Fabulous Greek restaurant

Feb 2020 • family

Had dinner here with my family, the meals were excellent. Good Greek food, nice presentation, tasted delicious & good service. We had a variety of dishes, fava dip, tarama,dolmades, spanakopita, cheese saganaki, feta wrap, roast lamb, sesame tuna, exohiko, moussaka, lamb cutlets, Greek salad, lemon baked potatoes & cabbage rolls. All the meals were excellent & generous servings. I highly recommend you try this restaurant you won’t be disappointed. We will definetly be back again.

Written 13 February 2020

PeterKouts

Thank you so much for your kind review sounds like you tried many of delicious dishes here! Hope to see you back again soon

Written 19 February 2020

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Joel D

Lexington49 contributions

A Hidden Gem

Feb 2020 • none

Medusa sits on the corner of Kent and Market, and you can easily miss it or excuse it for a "whole-in-the-wall" greasy spoon establishment. It is none of that. The menu has an excellent selection of authentic Greek food and the service is superb.