Jim's Greek Tavern @ Collingwood, Melbourne.

Another rendezvous with an old mate of mine, we were having some happy hour drinks catching up in Collingwood, when hunger pangs. He was like, lets check out a greek joint around the corner. Damn was the place packed on a Saturday night.

One thing good about this place, you can bring your own (BYO) drinks, so happened we had a bottle of whisky to share between the both of us.

All the fresh produce on display, a lot of items to choose from.

 We were a bit plastered when we got in. How this place works is, the server will come, ask what food you don't or can't eat, and he'll recommend the dishes.

Some dips and bread to start with, no words can describe it. Everything was perfect. Love the dips.

Grilled octopus, very simply done, minimal seasoning but taste superb.

Next up was grilled fish, for me this was the star dish of the night. The boys did something right, I reckon the seafood is fresh, just beautiful. Drizzled with some olive oil, with a touch of salt, very basic but it brings out the taste of the fish.

We were having a good meal, paired with whisky, slowly catching up, and by the time we wanted to order an open souvlaki, all the meat that was being roasted was gone. I was a bit disappointed, but the server was friendly and recommended us this instead, forgot what was the dish on top, think was a lamb patty and the below was a lamb cutlet.

The cutlet was juicy, with enough fats on the side and mouthful of meat. Succulent. I'm not a connoisseur of Greek food, but I find their style to be very simple, no fancy seasoning, basic, but it brings out the best flavour of the dishes. I honestly would say, this is a hidden gem in Melbourne for me, and by far the best meal in this trip.  The ambience is homely, servers are friendly, and it feels like I'm having a meal in somebody's house.

Jim's Greek Tavern,
32 Johnston St,
Collingwood 3066
Melbourne VIC
Australia.