Estia Restaurant

Those who know their way around a proper Hellenic feast always point straight to Estia. Right on the Henley Beach shoreline. A booming, high-energy Mediterranean escape. You’re here for the vibrant mezédhes—plates meant for aggressive sharing. Golden patates tiganites. Blistering, juicy grilled lamb. A spicy htipiti dip that absolute purists call the best in South Australia. The kitchen fires on all cylinders with their seafood platters, sending out perfectly seared scallops and tender calamari. Sure, the weekend crowds get a little chaotic, and you might have to elbow your way to the host stand. But grab a surprisingly punchy spicy margarita, soak in that killer sunset view, and let the sheer filoxenia take over. Finish with a round of sugar-dusted loukoumades and a strong Greek coffee. Kalí órexi.