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Bahari The Hellenic Palate

Bahari The Hellenic Palate Bahari The Hellenic Palate is a Greek restaurant located on Swan Street in the heart of Richmond. With Chef and Restaurateur Philip Vakos at the helm, this fresh and funky eatery offers a shared menu that encourages diners to enjoy an assortment of traditional Greek dishes with family and friends. The intimate space allows Philip to express his creativity by reinventing classic dishes in a 'gringlish' style that is both delicious and inviting. Come experience the warmth and hospitality at Bahari The Hellenic Palate.
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Sunday sessions, long weekend style πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·
07/06/2026

Sunday sessions, long weekend style πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·

05/06/2026

A nice little Rose to bring in the weekend πŸ™Œ

Mid week Moussaka πŸ™Œ
04/06/2026

Mid week Moussaka πŸ™Œ

03/06/2026

πŸ”Š TOP 10!! Here's what happens when you let Greek-Australian Chef loose on Greek TV!

has now entered it's final phase, seeing 2 Brigades of 5, now set to face the ultimate battle!

This means Philip is now TOP 5 of the 'Red's' & at the conclusion of this battle ~ one entire team will be eliminated... at once! 🀯

Congratulations ~ we've loved watching your journey so far & couldn't be more proud!!!

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ’ͺ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· MasterChef gr | STAR Channel ✨️

31/05/2026

Sunday sessions πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· πŸ‡­πŸ‡²

30/05/2026

Last week's, 'Green Week' challenge, where contestants had to get creative with food scraps!

Another creative dish from our πŸ₯¬πŸ™Œ

We now enter the next phase of the competition where 11, will become 10 ~ seeing the two teams down to 5 vs 5, in the 'Mother of all Battles'.

From there, one entire Brigade will leave 😲 ~ leaving the final 5 to compete for the title of πŸ’ͺ

C'MON πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·βœ¨οΈπŸ‡­πŸ‡²πŸ‘πŸ’ͺ

You, me + Tarama & Pita πŸ·πŸ‘Œ
29/05/2026

You, me + Tarama & Pita πŸ·πŸ‘Œ

Have you tried  yet? Gain back your time next week, & eat better than ever πŸ₯—πŸ’ͺOrders close tonight, for Sunday delivery! ...
27/05/2026

Have you tried yet? Gain back your time next week, & eat better than ever πŸ₯—πŸ’ͺ

Orders close tonight, for Sunday delivery! 🚚

Now pouring πŸ₯ƒ
22/05/2026

Now pouring πŸ₯ƒ

Is it the weekend yet? πŸ’«
21/05/2026

Is it the weekend yet? πŸ’«

19/05/2026

πŸ”₯ Our very own is now TOP 11 on & we couldn't be more proud! πŸ™ŒπŸ’ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‡·

Having survived three elimination cooks-offs in the last three weeks, Philip has really showcased how varied his culinary skills are ~ you've got this , we're all behind you!!! πŸ€žπŸ‘ πŸ‡­πŸ‡² πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·

House-made Dips + Warm Pitta =
17/05/2026

House-made Dips + Warm Pitta =

Sunshine & the weekend
15/05/2026

Sunshine & the weekend

Mid week catch-ups πŸ™Œ
14/05/2026

Mid week catch-ups πŸ™Œ

Beautify day celebrating our loved ones ❀️
10/05/2026

Beautify day celebrating our loved ones ❀️

When you can't be in Greece, so we bring Greece to you 🫢 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·
03/05/2026

When you can't be in Greece, so we bring Greece to you 🫢 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·

It's the weekend, who are you sharing your dessert with?
01/05/2026

It's the weekend, who are you sharing your dessert with?

We love a good Sunday sesh, you?
26/04/2026

We love a good Sunday sesh, you?

Saganaki for days πŸ€€πŸ™Œ
21/04/2026

Saganaki for days πŸ€€πŸ™Œ

19/04/2026

Would be remiss of us to not throwback tonight, to ' first time on back in 2010, Season Two ~ as the new season airs here in Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 🫢

What an incredible journey, from auditor, to cooking on the show, moving to Melbourne from Tassie, and now.. .15 years later to be currently, partaking in πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· πŸ™Œ

Just goes to show, you never know what life has planned! We're so proud of you , for taking chances, backing yourself, & going for it! πŸ’ͺ

We wishing all the contestants good luck for the season! πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ‘Š

Sunday sessions πŸ™Œ
19/04/2026

Sunday sessions πŸ™Œ

It's raining, we have things for that πŸ™Œ
10/04/2026

It's raining, we have things for that πŸ™Œ

Back open this evening πŸ™Œ
07/04/2026

Back open this evening πŸ™Œ

Hours Update // Closed Friday - Sunday this week, back as per usual from Tuesday next week onwards πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·πŸ™Œ      Friday
31/03/2026

Hours Update // Closed Friday - Sunday this week, back as per usual from Tuesday next week onwards πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·πŸ™Œ Friday

Greek Easter lunch    🐰 🐣
28/03/2026

Greek Easter lunch 🐰 🐣

Address

179 Swan Street, Richmond
Melbourne, VIC
3121

To get to Swan Street in Melbourne via public transport, take any train that passes through Richmond Station. From the station, take a short walk along Swan Street towards your destination.

If you are driving, you can park at one of the nearby parking areas such as the Richmond Plaza Car Park or the Bendigo Bank Car Park on Church Street. From there, it's just a short walk to Swan Street.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 10pm

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What people say

If you're a fan of Greek cuisine, then Bahari The Hellenic Palate is definitely worth checking out. Located on Swan Street in the heart of Richmond, this restaurant offers a fresh and funky take on traditional Greek food. Chef and restaurateur Philip Vakos has created a shared menu that encourages diners to try an assortment of share-plates throughout their dining experience.

One of the things that sets Bahari apart from other Greek restaurants is its relaxed and intimate atmosphere. This allows Philip to really express his palate and constantly reinvent the way traditional Greek food is enjoyed by his customers. Whether you're in the mood for classic dishes like moussaka or something more adventurous like octopus carpaccio, you'll find it all at Bahari.

The 'gringlish' (Greek/English) vibe of the restaurant adds an extra layer of fun to your dining experience. From the playful decor to the friendly staff, everything about Bahari feels welcoming and inclusive. So if you're looking for a great spot to enjoy some delicious Greek food with friends or family, be sure to check out Bahari The Hellenic Palate on Swan Street in Melbourne.