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    Hellas Restaurant

    4.3 (2.1k reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Greek
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
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    Pastitsio & Greek Salad
    Happie M.

    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.

    Menu
    Heath A.

    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!

    Sangria
    Sara H.

    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.

    Baklava
    Corissa L.

    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!

    Traditional gyro
    Peggy R.

    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!

    Greek Hamburger
    Laurence H.

    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

    Brian K.

    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.

    From the front of the restaurant!
    Jerry T.

    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.

    Jeff A.

    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.

    Sangria
    Alexis H.

    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.

    Restaurant
    Andrea U.

    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.

    Such a welcoming and beautiful spot
    Rusty O.

    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

    Scallop dinner
    Leah M.

    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.

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    Loved the food get the combination plate and kabobs. My son did not like the hot dog. We loved the rest of the food.

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    The octopus was amazing! Wonderful food, fun atmosphere. Great bakery! Very busy on the weekends!

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    Is this restaurant wheelchair accsessible?

    Yes there is a ramp.

    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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