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Athenia Restaurant & Bar

80/3030 The Blvd, Carrara QLD 4211, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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80/3030 The Blvd, Carrara QLD 4211, Australia

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+61 7 5594 5656
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Athenia Restaurant & Bar

Perched right along the water in Carrara, this Greek dining room delivers serious feasts with an open view across the lake to the Surfers Paradise skyline. Diners consistently call out the hefty portion sizes—tables quickly fill with chargrilled lamb souvlaki skewers, crisp calamari, and mezze platters loaded with warm dips and whole blocks of feta. Majid and his floor team keep the room grounded with tableside welcomes while Greek music plays in the background. Wrap up the meal outside over honey-drenched baklava paired with an authentic briki-brewed Greek coffee.

  • Lakeside skyline setting: Outdoor tables look out over the lake toward the distant Surfers Paradise skyline, accompanied by traditional Greek music.
  • Generous Mediterranean feasts: Platters arrive packed with chargrilled souvlaki skewers, calamari, dips, and salads designed for hearty sharing.
  • Hands-on owner hospitality: The proprietor personally greets guests at their tables to check on courses throughout lunch and dinner service.
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Why Diners Choose Athenia Restaurant & Bar

Generous Greek feasts, lakeside skyline panoramas, and genuine owner-led hospitality on the Gold Coast.

  • Abundant Portions & Authentic Flavours

    Diners receive substantial Greek share platters and chargrilled meats cooked to order with impressive portion sizes that ensure everyone leaves fully satisfied.

    Really fair prices for the portion sizes, we couldn't finish.

    Steve Carr

  • Fresh, Traditional Greek Specialties

    Menu items feature tender chargrilled meats, freshly made traditional dips, and classic Greek delicacies prepared to high standards.

    Fresh, high quality, and the serving size was very generous.

    Luke D'Orazio

  • Lakeside Dining With Skyline Panoramas

    Outdoor tables sit along tranquil waters looking directly toward the Surfers Paradise skyline, creating an idyllic setting for date nights and celebrations.

    The beautiful views of surfers skyline beyond the lakes are an added bonus.

    Tracie Carey

  • Scenic Gathering Spot For Friends & Family

    The serene waterfront position offers a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere that allows guests to gather comfortably over shared meals.

    we come here with family and friends to enjoy the view of the city across the water.

    David Hanger

  • Personal Tableside Owner Welcome

    Patrons enjoy genuine personal hospitality, with the proprietor regularly greeting diners tableside and ensuring every detail of their evening is right.

    The owner was a true gentleman, greeting us, advising g how long the food would be and chatting afterwards.

    G K

  • Immersive Mediterranean Atmosphere

    From traditional Greek melodies to friendly, attentive floor service, the dining room creates a warm Mediterranean holiday atmosphere.

    Staff were very friendly and attentive and the location and atmosphere with Greek music playing was superb.

    Derek D

Signature grilled meats, seafood, and generous traditional Greek platters to share

  • Chicken souvlaki

    highly recommend chicken souvlaki!!

    Irene Panayi

  • Lamb souvlaki

    Juicy, top quality lamb souvlaki

    Michelle Hewett

  • Meat platter

    and the meat platter to share between two of us to follow. Every mouthful was absolutely delicious.

    Luke D'Orazio

  • Calamari

    followed by Keftedes (Greek meatballs), Lightly coated Calamari and Chicken Souvlaka and Greek salad.

    Debbie Sherd

Other favorites

Complementary starters, desserts, and refreshing drinks to round out your waterfront Greek dining experience

  • Baklava

    We also got some baklava to take away and it was amazing!!

    Rebecca Ross

  • Dolmades

    Had Dolmades, great

    Steve Carr

  • Haloumi fingers

    Haloumi fingers, amazing

    Steve Carr

  • Aperol spritz

    The aperol spritz was delish.

    Helen Smith

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality and scenic details that elevate your lakeside dining experience

  • Owner-Led Tableside Hospitality

    The proprietor makes personal rounds to greet diners when seated, chat about their visit, provide updates on preparation, and check in on meals throughout the evening.

  • Lakeside Waterfront Skyline Backdrop

    Outdoor tables provide sweeping vistas over the lake and tranquil waters directly toward the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise cityscape skyline.

  • Complimentary Post-Meal Touches

    Guests are treated to thoughtful hospitality touches such as complimentary Turkish delight treats and authentic Greek coffee served after meals.

  • Staged Platter Course Service

    Sharing feasts such as the Medezdakia platter are served course by course rather than all at once, letting diners enjoy each hot dish individually without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How generous are the portion sizes, and are dishes good for sharing?

Portions are very generous, with substantial platters and mains designed for sharing. Diners frequently mention leaving full, so ordering a meat or mezze platter to share across the table is a popular way to sample dishes without over-ordering.

Can you sit outside with lake views?

Athenia features lakeside outdoor dining with views across the water toward the Gold Coast skyline. Requesting an outdoor table allows you to enjoy the water setting and evening breeze alongside your meal.

What dishes are most recommended for a first visit?

Popular favorites include lamb souvlaki, grilled barramundi, dolmades, and keftedes, complemented by house dips and bread. For dessert, the baklava is a widely recommended choice, along with traditional Greek coffee.

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