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We had lunch at Hella's this afternoon and it was delicious! We had saganaki as a starter and it was too delicious to remember to take a picture first but they light it on fire at your table so that's definitely a fun experience I had a Greek salad, which of course comes with potato salad under the lettuce and it was phenomenal. Fresh ingredients, the right amount of dressing - easily the best Greek salad I've had in a long time. My husband got a classic gyro and he says it was really good. The meat was super tender, pita was soft / you can tell it's made fresh and the tzatziki topped it off perfectly! Our service was fast, friendly, and efficient and the whole vibe of the restaurant is just a good time. They were busy (obviously it was lunch on a Saturday!) but we didn't feel rushed and didn't even have to wait the full time we were quoted for a party of 6. The next time we're in the area, we'll absolutely be back (I wish I would've gotten another Greek salad to bring home for dinner)
If I could give this a 10 star review, I would! My mom has told me about this restaurant previously so when we were in the area before we went to the airport, we decided to check it out. It's decorated in old world Greek style with plenty of servers ready to create a wonderful experience. Our server came over to get our drink orders and answer any questions. After she brought us our drinks, she gave us the complementary bread with the olive oil dipping sauce. Superb! We decided to share the Greek salad for one or two. This is the traditional Greek salad that includes potato salad on the bottom and the lettuce, ripe tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and pepperoncini's on top. The Greek dressing was just perfection! I've only been able to find this traditional Greek salad in Tarpon Springs. We shared the Gyro platter. It included the pita, meat, tomatoes, and onions as well as rice and we believe peas. It was delicious! It was fun that each of us could build our own pita to our liking. The desserts looked amazing but we needed to get up to the airport to go back home. We will definitely try them the next time.
If you're going to wait and expect Mediterranean cuisine on the strip this is THE spot! I've got to shout out our server who was incredible! We trust anyone who wears a Disney tie :)! Must haves: Calamari Fried cheese!! Entrees: Greek salad with pickled octopus-was amazing and fresh!! Gyros were a HIT! And do nottttt leave without stopping at their bakery or ordering their baklava and/or cheesecake! We would return just to enjoy this location again!
One of the best Greek restaurants in the area and believe me there is a lot of competition in the area. Hellas is a unique place in its own right as it's both a restaurant with an attached bakery. Now I won't say it's the best bakery but for the area hands down best in the area. Service here can be hit or miss. We've had pretty good experience for the most part but had a few not mean but just grumpy individuals. But positive for the most part. The whole restaurant is themed in Greek vibes. Mainly white and old Greek style with painting on the wall. The food has been very good. I've had a few things here but the gyro and chicken gyro is where it's at. Great flavor and plenty of tzatziki sauce to go around. I do prefer the lamb gyro as it has great seasoning and just the right amount of crunch to it.
OK, not my finest Greek meal I've dined on. First off the restaurant was filled with tourists seeking a Greek experience yet my experience lead me to believe it was very loud and too many diners.. My server was polite and took our appetizer order along with beverage needs.. Saganaki was excellent and Beavis & ButtHead would have been proud of the fire display. I can never get enough yet my octopus lacked the Grecian quality I'm used to having. I can't pin point exactly what it was but we looked at each other and decided to move on and paid for our appetizers. Just didn't have the vibe we were sealing and the high quality Greek food desiring. This is our story so prove me wrong with a review of your own experience !
Hellas was the most-recommended Greek restaurant in Tarpon Springs and it did not disappoint. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful, with the strong contrast of white and ocean blue. Absolutely beautiful! The food was very, very good. I highly recommend the sample platter. It's a variety of their most popular dishes and has something for everyone. Don't forget to order the Saganaki! Nothing says 'Opa!' like flsming cheese!
Visited Tarpon Springs with the fam & decided to grab something to eat at Hellas bakery & restaurant. We started our morning at the bakery to grab some snacks. The baklava & the other delicacies were good. But none of the ladies behind the counter asked if I was ready to order or even greeted me when i walked up to the counter, especially the two ladies folding the boxes on the counter. I had to get their attention so I can be served. I understand that the other ladies were busy fulfilling orders. Then we came back for lunch after our tour, the place was busy but were seated right away. The music in the background wasn't too loud. For a busy restaurant like that, we got our food in good time. Our server was very attentive & checked on us a couple times if we needed anything else. My pastitsio was good & the fam liked their lamb kebab.
If you're wandering through Tarpon Springs and craving something sweet, Hellas Bakery is definitely worth a stop--especially if you're into traditional Greek desserts. I decided to try the shredded baklava roll, and wow... this one hit. The outside had that perfect crispy crunch, while the inside was everything you want in a baklava--moist, sticky, sweet, loaded with honey and packed with nuts. Every bite felt rich and satisfying without being over the top. Easily a 4.7 out of 5 for me. My wife went with the chocolate baklava, and unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the same standard. It was a bit on the dry side, and while half of it was dipped in chocolate (which sounds great in theory), it didn't really elevate the flavor. It just felt like something was missing. She landed around a 2.5 out of 5. Overall, it's a great spot with some standout items--just know that not everything on the menu hits the same. If you go, I'd definitely recommend sticking with the more traditional options.
While visit my hometown area with my wife, daughter, and her family, one absolute destination was to be Hellas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs. FL. A decision none of us regretted. We met my BFF and his wife there and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Searching for good Greek food where I live now in CA, is exasperating and just about non-existent. I could attempt to describe each dish - we shared most of them - but I can just verify every bite was authentic and delicious. Look at the pictures. Then beat feet to Hellas to get amazing Greek cuisine in every on the menu. Service was fast and impeccable. We felt very pampered. The decor fit the Aegean mood perfectly, and the music was spot on
This is my go-to for friends and family visitors from out of town. Always a great experience... Good service on numerous occasions. Our latest visit was for Easter lunch. There were no online reservations available until evening when I checked the day before, but four of us waited only 15 minutes. One disappointment was why management decided an elderly adult in their 80's couldn't order two entrees from the kids section of the menu. Why can't you just make your customers happy when two kids plates totaling $18 is pretty much the same price as one normal entree??? When I asked the waitress how can my Dad get the two things he was craving on the kids menu and she said he could order two adult entrees totaling almost $40. Huh? For an 84 year old? We could have ordered this "to-go" so how hard is this to just say yes when we are leaving you a $20 tip? Why would you need to delay things to go check with a manager? Is the manager coming around to see who is eating a kid's hot dog? My go-to is usually the gyro, which comes with just the right amount of tatziki sauce and tomato. I added a side Cesear salad for $5.50. Dad and Mom both had the burger platter. Another at the table had the Greek hamburger which comes on a pita and flavored with mint... I tried this and liked the difference from a regular burger... The pitas are always fresh here. Fries were good too. Dessert they were out of our first choice, a chocolate cheese cake. Not sure how that happens on Easter at lunch time. So we went with three other chocolate varieties and a regular baklava. The chocolate baklava was not flavorful and only rated a 3 of 10. The regular baklava was 5/10. The Tiramisu was too light with little flavor, 4/10. The chocolate kok was several people's favorites but is so small 7/10. Initially we were going to grab 3-4 additional for breakfast the next morning but overall dessert was a "miss" so decided to skip this after eating our selections. They have inside and outside seating. On this day our table was at a window open to the street outside (see my pic from the table). Great for people watching on a busy weekend but there were several bees that kept coming in. The place can be a little loud when it reaches capacity. Opa! Next time we'll have to borrow a child to get Dad what he wanted.
We sat outside next to a heat lamp rather than waiting:30 for an indoor table. Teri waited on us, she wasn't very cheerful. It was very noisy outside between the cars, people walking by, children running, and dogs barking. But we're here for the food and it is the authentic fabulous Greek food. Huge portions of reasonable prices. We started with the huge Hiroyuki Greek salad. We always get the flaming table side saganaki. The cheese was hot and delicious, but it needed warm pita bread. For our entree we shared an assorted plate with octopus, shrimp, olives, peppers & taramasalata & tzatziki. Our platter was fantastic. We devoured everything. We tried our friends pastitsio, the béchamel sauce was so creamy and fabulous, it was so fresh. It was fabulous.
Stopped by for a late lunch and it was great! It was my first time here and my waiter Ryan was very helpful with giving me some recommendations on what to try. I ordered Hellas Gyro with feta cheese and Greek Style Potatoes and they were delicious. The potatoes were full of flavor and soft. The Gyro had excellent seasoning and was pretty big and I took about half of it home with me. It wasn't too busy when I went, 3ish on a Wednesday, and I was seated very quickly. Very clean interior and laid back atmosphere. I also ordered a small cappuccino to go which was great too. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area.
Hellas is simply the best! From the atmosphere to the food to the service! Worth every penny! We had to try the fried cheese (Saganoki) and I'm so glad we did! We decided to do a picture of sangria because two of us were gonna order two glasses, but I should warn you, we got four glasses each from that pitcher haha. We split a combo plate which came with a little bit of everything and then we ordered a Gyro plate, and it was honestly more than enough for the three of us. Like I said, Service was great. Our server had awesome recommendations and checked on us the appropriate amount of times. If I were local to the area, this would probably be my favorite restaurant.
1 month ago
Only had pastries so can't comment on the food. My friend gifted me these pastries and I cannot get over how delicious they were. Can't comment on ambiance or service since she got them for me to go. I'd make this a part of my trips down south for the pastries alone. And I'm not a pastry girl... prefer it savory but these may just be the exception. read more
We enjoyed the meal. Service was good, Chris look after us very well. Ambience was very Greek and otantic . İ was in like one of Greek island. The saganaki always my favorite. If you like cheese and wanna see the little "hooooppaa show" never miss order cheese saganaki! Calamari, dolmades and gyro was pretty good. We enjoyed the place. We celebrated my husband birthday with the baklava read more
2 months ago
We had lunch at Hella's this afternoon and it was delicious! We had saganaki as a starter and it was too delicious to remember to take a picture first but they light it on fire at your table so that's definitely a fun experience I had a Greek salad, which of course comes with potato salad under the lettuce and it was phenomenal. Fresh ingredients, the right amount of dressing - easily the best Greek salad I've had in a long time. My husband got a classic gyro and he says it was really good. The meat was super tender, pita was soft / you can tell it's made fresh and the tzatziki topped it off perfectly! Our service was fast, friendly, and efficient and the whole vibe of the restaurant is just a good time. They were busy (obviously it was lunch on a Saturday!) but we didn't feel rushed and didn't even have to wait the full time we were quoted for a party of 6. The next time we're in the area, we'll absolutely be back (I wish I would've gotten another Greek salad to bring home for dinner) read more
If I could give this a 10 star review, I would! My mom has told me about this restaurant previously so when we were in the area before we went to the airport, we decided to check it out. It's decorated in old world Greek style with plenty of servers ready to create a wonderful experience. Our server came over to get our drink orders and answer any questions. After she brought us our drinks, she gave us the complementary bread with the olive oil dipping sauce. Superb! We decided to share the Greek salad for one or two. This is the traditional Greek salad that includes potato salad on the bottom and the lettuce, ripe tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and pepperoncini's on top. The Greek dressing was just perfection! I've only been able to find this traditional Greek salad in Tarpon Springs. We shared the Gyro platter. It included the pita, meat, tomatoes, and onions as well as rice and we believe peas. It was delicious! It was fun that each of us could build our own pita to our liking. The desserts looked amazing but we needed to get up to the airport to go back home. We will definitely try them the next time. read more
If you're going to wait and expect Mediterranean cuisine on the strip this is THE spot! I've got to shout out our server who was incredible! We trust anyone who wears a Disney tie :)! Must haves: Calamari Fried cheese!! Entrees: Greek salad with pickled octopus-was amazing and fresh!! Gyros were a HIT! And do nottttt leave without stopping at their bakery or ordering their baklava and/or cheesecake! We would return just to enjoy this location again! read more
One of the best Greek restaurants in the area and believe me there is a lot of competition in the area. Hellas is a unique place in its own right as it's both a restaurant with an attached bakery. Now I won't say it's the best bakery but for the area hands down best in the area. Service here can be hit or miss. We've had pretty good experience for the most part but had a few not mean but just grumpy individuals. But positive for the most part. The whole restaurant is themed in Greek vibes. Mainly white and old Greek style with painting on the wall. The food has been very good. I've had a few things here but the gyro and chicken gyro is where it's at. Great flavor and plenty of tzatziki sauce to go around. I do prefer the lamb gyro as it has great seasoning and just the right amount of crunch to it. read more
OK, not my finest Greek meal I've dined on. First off the restaurant was filled with tourists seeking a Greek experience yet my experience lead me to believe it was very loud and too many diners.. My server was polite and took our appetizer order along with beverage needs.. Saganaki was excellent and Beavis & ButtHead would have been proud of the fire display. I can never get enough yet my octopus lacked the Grecian quality I'm used to having. I can't pin point exactly what it was but we looked at each other and decided to move on and paid for our appetizers. Just didn't have the vibe we were sealing and the high quality Greek food desiring. This is our story so prove me wrong with a review of your own experience ! read more
Hellas was the most-recommended Greek restaurant in Tarpon Springs and it did not disappoint. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful, with the strong contrast of white and ocean blue. Absolutely beautiful! The food was very, very good. I highly recommend the sample platter. It's a variety of their most popular dishes and has something for everyone. Don't forget to order the Saganaki! Nothing says 'Opa!' like flsming cheese! read more
Visited Tarpon Springs with the fam & decided to grab something to eat at Hellas bakery & restaurant. We started our morning at the bakery to grab some snacks. The baklava & the other delicacies were good. But none of the ladies behind the counter asked if I was ready to order or even greeted me when i walked up to the counter, especially the two ladies folding the boxes on the counter. I had to get their attention so I can be served. I understand that the other ladies were busy fulfilling orders. Then we came back for lunch after our tour, the place was busy but were seated right away. The music in the background wasn't too loud. For a busy restaurant like that, we got our food in good time. Our server was very attentive & checked on us a couple times if we needed anything else. My pastitsio was good & the fam liked their lamb kebab. read more
6 days ago
If you're wandering through Tarpon Springs and craving something sweet, Hellas Bakery is definitely worth a stop--especially if you're into traditional Greek desserts. I decided to try the shredded baklava roll, and wow... this one hit. The outside had that perfect crispy crunch, while the inside was everything you want in a baklava--moist, sticky, sweet, loaded with honey and packed with nuts. Every bite felt rich and satisfying without being over the top. Easily a 4.7 out of 5 for me. My wife went with the chocolate baklava, and unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the same standard. It was a bit on the dry side, and while half of it was dipped in chocolate (which sounds great in theory), it didn't really elevate the flavor. It just felt like something was missing. She landed around a 2.5 out of 5. Overall, it's a great spot with some standout items--just know that not everything on the menu hits the same. If you go, I'd definitely recommend sticking with the more traditional options. read more
6 months ago
While visit my hometown area with my wife, daughter, and her family, one absolute destination was to be Hellas Restaurant in Tarpon Springs. FL. A decision none of us regretted. We met my BFF and his wife there and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Searching for good Greek food where I live now in CA, is exasperating and just about non-existent. I could attempt to describe each dish - we shared most of them - but I can just verify every bite was authentic and delicious. Look at the pictures. Then beat feet to Hellas to get amazing Greek cuisine in every on the menu. Service was fast and impeccable. We felt very pampered. The decor fit the Aegean mood perfectly, and the music was spot on read more
This is my go-to for friends and family visitors from out of town. Always a great experience... Good service on numerous occasions. Our latest visit was for Easter lunch. There were no online reservations available until evening when I checked the day before, but four of us waited only 15 minutes. One disappointment was why management decided an elderly adult in their 80's couldn't order two entrees from the kids section of the menu. Why can't you just make your customers happy when two kids plates totaling $18 is pretty much the same price as one normal entree??? When I asked the waitress how can my Dad get the two things he was craving on the kids menu and she said he could order two adult entrees totaling almost $40. Huh? For an 84 year old? We could have ordered this "to-go" so how hard is this to just say yes when we are leaving you a $20 tip? Why would you need to delay things to go check with a manager? Is the manager coming around to see who is eating a kid's hot dog? My go-to is usually the gyro, which comes with just the right amount of tatziki sauce and tomato. I added a side Cesear salad for $5.50. Dad and Mom both had the burger platter. Another at the table had the Greek hamburger which comes on a pita and flavored with mint... I tried this and liked the difference from a regular burger... The pitas are always fresh here. Fries were good too. Dessert they were out of our first choice, a chocolate cheese cake. Not sure how that happens on Easter at lunch time. So we went with three other chocolate varieties and a regular baklava. The chocolate baklava was not flavorful and only rated a 3 of 10. The regular baklava was 5/10. The Tiramisu was too light with little flavor, 4/10. The chocolate kok was several people's favorites but is so small 7/10. Initially we were going to grab 3-4 additional for breakfast the next morning but overall dessert was a "miss" so decided to skip this after eating our selections. They have inside and outside seating. On this day our table was at a window open to the street outside (see my pic from the table). Great for people watching on a busy weekend but there were several bees that kept coming in. The place can be a little loud when it reaches capacity. Opa! Next time we'll have to borrow a child to get Dad what he wanted. read more
We sat outside next to a heat lamp rather than waiting:30 for an indoor table. Teri waited on us, she wasn't very cheerful. It was very noisy outside between the cars, people walking by, children running, and dogs barking. But we're here for the food and it is the authentic fabulous Greek food. Huge portions of reasonable prices. We started with the huge Hiroyuki Greek salad. We always get the flaming table side saganaki. The cheese was hot and delicious, but it needed warm pita bread. For our entree we shared an assorted plate with octopus, shrimp, olives, peppers & taramasalata & tzatziki. Our platter was fantastic. We devoured everything. We tried our friends pastitsio, the béchamel sauce was so creamy and fabulous, it was so fresh. It was fabulous. read more
22 days ago
Stopped by for a late lunch and it was great! It was my first time here and my waiter Ryan was very helpful with giving me some recommendations on what to try. I ordered Hellas Gyro with feta cheese and Greek Style Potatoes and they were delicious. The potatoes were full of flavor and soft. The Gyro had excellent seasoning and was pretty big and I took about half of it home with me. It wasn't too busy when I went, 3ish on a Wednesday, and I was seated very quickly. Very clean interior and laid back atmosphere. I also ordered a small cappuccino to go which was great too. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area. read more
26 days ago
Hellas is simply the best! From the atmosphere to the food to the service! Worth every penny! We had to try the fried cheese (Saganoki) and I'm so glad we did! We decided to do a picture of sangria because two of us were gonna order two glasses, but I should warn you, we got four glasses each from that pitcher haha. We split a combo plate which came with a little bit of everything and then we ordered a Gyro plate, and it was honestly more than enough for the three of us. Like I said, Service was great. Our server had awesome recommendations and checked on us the appropriate amount of times. If I were local to the area, this would probably be my favorite restaurant. read more
My wife and I had a fantastic dining experience at Hellas Restaurant & Bakery in Tarpon Springs. This place has a well-earned reputation as one of the iconic Greek restaurants in the area if not the entire US, and our visit absolutely lived up to it. From the moment we sat down, the service was truly world class thanks to our server, Demetrios. He was welcoming, attentive, and clearly passionate about both the food and the guest experience. He made great recommendations, checked in at just the right times, and created the kind of atmosphere that makes a meal feel special rather than just routine dining. We started with the Saganaki, the famous flaming cheese, and it was nothing short of mind-blowing. Watching it arrive flaming tableside is fun on its own, but the flavor is what really stood out--perfectly crisp on the outside, warm and creamy inside, and incredibly rich. It was one of those dishes that immediately sets the tone for the entire meal. For our entrées, we ordered the Moussaka and the Aegean Salmon, and both were exactly what we had hoped for at a classic Greek restaurant. The Moussaka was hearty and full of flavor with beautifully layered ingredients and a rich, satisfying finish. The Aegean Salmon was cooked perfectly and seasoned wonderfully, delivering a lighter but equally flavorful option. Of course, we couldn't leave without dessert. We finished with the Greek Key Lime and Baklava, and both were excellent. The Baklava had that perfect balance of flaky pastry, honey sweetness, and nuts, while the Greek-style key lime dessert added a refreshing twist to end the meal. Between the incredible food, the authentic atmosphere, and the outstanding service from Demetrios, this was a memorable experience from start to finish. Hellas is clearly a cornerstone of the Tarpon Springs dining scene, and if you're visiting the area, it's absolutely worth a stop. read more
If you are visiting you MUST come here. Do not bother going to any other restaurant, my family and I have been coming to this place for years and love it. Usually weekends have a 15-30min wait, but they have benches out front to wait. You cannot go wrong with any of the food items but we usually do the cooked shrimp plate or the salads, portions are perfect! Service is always on point and food is always fresh and flavorful. PRO-TIP: if you eat here, they have their own parking lot behind the restaurant kind of up the hill but it is FREE if you dine with them. Ask your server for a ticket so you can exit the lot. read more
10 days ago
Yes, this is a five all day The outside is so welcoming you just wanna be drawn inside to the amazing showcases of wonderful Greek pastries that to me are eye candy I didn't even know where to begin so I ordered the spinach baklava. I think that's what it's called. Along with a small Greek coffee. The spinach pastry was so savory, warm, and just hit the spot for breakfast. The outside pastry shell was so crumbly, and the spinach inside was delectable seasoned just right. I loved this Greek coffee, and found to be habit forming. I wanted one more, but thought I would probably be bouncing off the walls The barista was so knowledgeable, friendly, and made this Greek coffee perfectly The owner was also in there and greeted me like an old friend. This is a campus. This is a must try. This is a here take my money. The pastry in the coffee was just a little bit over $10 and well worth it. I tipped generously as the service was impeccable. Get here early, I was here by 9:05 AM for the numerous choices of the pastries and the lesser crowds read more
4 months ago
First of all, I can't believe it's taken me so long to visit Tarpon Springs. And second, to find this amazing Greek restaurant that was literally a slice of Greece in Pinellas County. I love the food in Greece, and I really don't think you can get much closer to authentic Greek. From the Horiatiki Salad, the Spanakopita, the Combination Platter with Gyro meat, Mousakka, Pastitsio, and Dolmades to the sweet Pistachio Baklava finish, everything was delicious. Our server, Michael, was friendly and helpful as there is so many things on the menu that it was hard to choose. The atmosphere is of a Greek Taverna, busy, lively and fun. On our way out, we stopped at the bakery for treats to take home. We will definitely be back! read more
8 days ago
9 months ago
We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Hellas and it was a hit with our entire family. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and full of energy. The flaming cheese was such a fun experience and everyone yelling Opa made it unforgettable, especially for the kids. Every dish we tried was delicious. The Greek salad was fresh and perfectly dressed, the spanakopita was flaky and flavorful, the gyro was outstanding, and even the kids hamburger was a win. Dessert was an experience all on its own. The dessert cases were so fun to browse and everything we chose was amazing. The chocolate pasta was unique and delicious, the Superman ice cream made the kids so happy, and the Greek kadayif with walnuts was incredible. Helpful tip if you park behind Hellas they will validate your parking which makes visiting even easier. Try to arrive early so you can enjoy walking the Sponge Docks, learn about the area's history, and browse all the fun souvenir shops. It really adds to the overall experience. We can't wait to come back. read more
10 months ago
Always a solid 5 star review. This time I parked in the dedicated Hellas parking lot so I saved money on parking. It's a pretty big lot so it's totally worth eating here when at the sponge docs for the free parking alone. I came with my sister and we got the combination platter and the octopus. I learned the difference between the octopus plate and the octopus appetizer is the appetizer doesn't come with a side plate of rice, green beans and potatoes. For around $2 extra this is a good deal, but since the combination platter also comes with these things it was a bit duplicative in this case. You would think I'd get tired of just octopus, but it's so tender that I can eat the whole plate happily. Everything on the combination platter was delicious. It's a great variety of meat and carbs. I loved everything on it. I definitely wouldn't be able to finish it alone, but it was perfect amount eating it with my sister who runs marathons (so needs fuel.) This restaurant is large and beautiful. I do feel like I'm eating in Greece. There's an extensive dessert menu and a bakery attached so if you're a sweets person, save room for dessert. Service was attentive and I felt like everything was paced really well. This is my favorite restaurant at the sponge docks. read more
This place has always been a wonderful experience. Stopped by for lunch with my daughter and her family. I love the blue lights and Greek looking ambiance. We were seated immediately. Our server Mathew was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We started out with the hot cheese because you just have to order the cheese. The portion size was small. If you have more two people, order more. The Greek salad was delicious. We also ordered the gyro and the grouper. The grouper was very good, served with green beans and rice. We stopped by the bakery for goodies to go. The baklava is the best! It's just perfect! I'll return when I'm in the area. read more
3 days ago
11 months ago
On a rainy afternoon, we decided to take the scenic route from Orlando to the west coast with the purpose of visiting this village that was founded by Greek fishermen. I suppose the crummy weather resulted in a more sparse crowd so to speak, with the benefit of being able to walk around and take pictures without people crashing our shots. Looking to enjoy some authentic Greek cuisine, we went to Hellas for lunch and boy oh boy, what a wonderful experience. We literally took a culinary tour of Greek and their culture, and what better way to interact with other people than through their cuisine. Enter Hellas and say read more
I genuinely cannot believe it's taken me this long to review this divine gem of fine dining in Tarpon Springs. Better yet, I can't believe I've had this review in drafts for the entirety of this Summer! I have been going to this restaurant for years and I will tell you now; Every time I've walked out, I've walked out thoroughly satisfied. The restaurant may appear to be whole in the wall, but when you walk in, you're introduced to a softly cool-lighted area that's clean, classy, and elegant with many cultural references to Greek culture, true to form. Service wise, they do not disappoint; they are polite, transparent, and they're very hard-working. Now food wise everything is alright, and their lamb shanks are to die for...But it's also very limited in supply, and other lamb products tend to pale in comparison to it, but aside from that? Everything's fantastic. This particular day we had the Skordalia, which was warm, zesty, and just downright flavorful. We also had decided to get the broiled octopus which was well cooked, had a nice combination of savory and sour, and the texture of the meat was just right. But the real winner was what I ordered; the Lamb Shank with Spaghetti. If there's one dish I can whole heartedly tell you will win you over aside from the iconic Saganaki (lit on fire with a nice "Opaaa!" included), it's this. The Lamb Shank here is tender, juicy, and it practically melts in your mouth. Coupled with the spaghetti and tomato sauce, as well as that lovely cheese they let you add, you'll never go wrong or hungry with this. If you ever come to Tarpon, make some time to go to Hellas. You can't go wrong with a restaurant that holds a name once used to describe Ancient Greece! read more
This is such a fun place for the family or for when company is in town. We always bring guest and make sure to get the flaming cheese! I love the scallop dinner the flavors are absolutely amazing! The service is always friendly and so fast. The place does get busy but it's always a blast and the food does not disappoint. read more
3 months ago
The best Greek food! Amazing hummus, saganaki, pita, gyros, etc. The service is always great with friendly staff! Oh, and don't skip the dessert! read more
Had lunch at Hellas and took desert to go. I had saganaki, pita sampler platter and chicken souvlaki! I recommend all three and would order the same if I go back to the area. I've visited Tarpon Springs several times and have eaten a a couple other Greek places but Hellas is always busy for a reason! read more
We spent the afternoon walking along the downtown shops and had MANY recommendations to eat here and also check out the bakery. So glad we did! Everything was amazing and we will be coming here often to the bakery. The hummus appetizer was delicious and big enough for a meal on its own. Love this place! read more
Pros: -Lady taking order was super friendly. -Their baklava is Heaven, so good! Flavorful, crunchy, yummmmm!!!! -Their strawberry cheesecake was rich and had good texture. -Plain Kok was light but was satisfying. I loved the cream in the middle with the chocolate topping. It was really good. Cons: -Tiramisu baklava was a bit of a let down. It needed to be richer and scream baklava more. It was just meh :/ Other than that, everything was yummy and they did a great job keeping their long line moving. read more
Hellas Restaurant is a Tarpon Springs must stop. The food is authentic Greek food and the decor gives Greece vibes. We were immediately seated even during the busy lunch crowd. I ordered a mojito mocktail, Hellas gyro with feta fries and a key lime tart from the bakery. Everything was delicious. read more
This has to be the liveliest Greek restaurant in Tarpon Springs. The decor is great and it's got that tacky Greek American vibe that I mean in the best way. I have never once had a Greek waiter or waitress and I've been here several times. There are two sides to the restaurant and they sort of operate as two separate businesses. There's a Greek restaurant and a Greek bakery. I'll start with the restaurant, my daughter had Greek style spaghetti, and I had octopus grilled. The octopus was great and the spaghetti was exactly the way my mom and grandmother (who spent much of her early adult life in Tarpon Springs) would make it. We then went across the way to the bakery where we had some Greek desserts, a Greek freddo espresso (which was perfect) and some pasta cakes. All of it was really awesome! Highly recommended! The only reason they get 4 and not 5 is that they forgot to give me my freddo and I was standing there for some time and of the 5-6 employees who were looking at me no one asked if I had gotten everything. Once I spoke up the nice Greek lady who ended up making the coffee was very apologetic and friendly to me. The girl who took my order had a very not my problem vibe, and seemed annoyed. read more
You can't visit Tarpon Springs and not visit Hellas. The food, regardless of the dish, is amazing!! My favorite is the Dolmades. It's a starter but I could stop there. They are now for their bakery as well, but I've only ever tried the baklava (Yum!!). Always friendly service. We learned this time, that if you park in their lot behind the restaurant, they will issue a voucher for free parking. The whole area is pay parking ($10/$20) read more
6 months ago
Pros: Great location near the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. Very large and the decor is awesome (it feels like the Greek version of the Columbia Cuban restaurant); even if there's a wait, it moves quickly. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Cons: The service is SLOW. Once we were done with our food, we waited nearly 30 minutes to check out: first we had to get our waiter's attention, then he needs to grab a box, then he had to run the check... It shouldn't take that long to pay for a meal. Also, they charge extra if you want fries with your gyro; that should come with fries, especially if it's a "lunch special." read more
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785 Dodecanese Blvd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Does Hella's allow dogs in the outside eating area?
Yes they do allow dogs in the outside
I have been reaching out to Hellas Bakery through their email contact for the past two weeks yet all the emails are kicked-back to me as invalid. I use their contact page from their website, does anyone have any intelligence on what is going on?
Try direct phone call at 1 727 943-2400. Should be open at 10 am
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