AS if 50 traditional home-style Greek dishes were not enough on a value-for-money night out.
The trendy Eat Greek Restaurant, perched on a boardwalk overlooking the Swan River at the Aquarama Marina in East Fremantle, offers diners a traditional experience to remember, with Greek dancing and plate smashing on Friday and Saturday nights.
The warm, casual dining atmosphere complements the superb views at sunset, and the friendly, efficient service.
But as any discerning lover of Mediterranean food would attest, it’s the food and wine that really counts.
And they will not be disappointed, as the huge buffet has all the selections one would expect, including Greek, Mediterranean, octopus and potato salads, and a selection of summer fruits.
As on any good Greek menu, the Eat Greek seafood selection is as varied as it is tasty.
You would have to have a huge appetite to get through all the hot foods, but the calamari rings in tangy sauce, and the salt and pepper calamari are highly recommended.
There are many gourmet delights that tempt you to go back for more – the chicken souvlaki is a must and the curried chicken pieces are “moreish.”
The roast lamb with gravy, and moussaka, were very nice and were perfectly complemented by a 2008 shiraz.
The squeals of excitement from my partner could be heard at tables around us when our waitress, Molly, informed us about the selection of 12 desserts on offer at the sweets buffet.
The eyes were most definitely bigger than the stomach when we eventually get there – baklava, brandy pudding, Greek biscuits and much more.
Even better was the self-service, soft serve ice cream machine to finish off a pleasant meal and an entertaining evening.
AT A GLANCE
Eat Greek
Address: 74 Riverside Rd, East Fremantle
Phone: 9339 8022
Liquor: Fully licensed
Open: Lunch; Friday 12-3pm, Sunday 11.30am-3pm
Dinner; Wednesday to Saturday 5.30- 10.30pm
Specials: Friday Meze Menu lunch, Sunday full buffet, Wednesday Ladies Night $29.90, Thursday to Saturday $34.90 dinner