The Greek

The Greek is a Greek and Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar at 31 Da Gama Road in Jeffreys Bay, close to the town’s main beach. Its cooking combines Greek family recipes and Mediterranean flavours with produce sourced from the Eastern Cape and surrounding areas. The result is a menu shaped by local ingredients and a coastal setting.

Seafood is a central part of the offering, with locally sourced calamari, prawns and seafood platters among the available choices. The menu also covers mezze and starters, wraps, salads, pizza, chicken, lamb, pork and beef. Karoo lamb, South African beef and locally grown greens feature in the restaurant’s broader approach to fresh, seasonal produce. Ingredients and availability can vary, allowing the menu to reflect what is in season.

The cooking draws on traditional Greek flavour combinations while using South African ingredients. A wood-fire oven is part of the kitchen style, including for seafood preparation and other menu items. The food suits diners looking for shared Mediterranean plates, a casual pizza or wrap, seafood, or a more substantial meat-based meal. Desserts provide a final course, while the drinks selection includes wines and beer, with beer also available on tap.

Dining at The Greek is presented as a relaxed social experience rather than a formal occasion. The atmosphere is casual, cosy and contemporary, with a welcoming character that reflects the restaurant’s emphasis on hospitality, conversation and enjoyment of food. The setting works for an unhurried meal after time at the beach, a shared table of mezze and pizza, or a drink with seafood in a lively restaurant environment.

The restaurant’s location makes it convenient to combine a meal with a walk along Jeffreys Bay’s main beach. The menu’s mix of Greek flavours, local produce, seafood, wood-fire cooking and drinks gives the venue a broad appeal without moving away from its Mediterranean identity. The Greek suits diners seeking a relaxed restaurant with a varied menu and a clear connection to Greek culinary traditions.