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The Greek Restaurant @ Surfers

On our first night at the Gold Coast we spotted this Greek Restaurant in the center of the Surfers Paradise. At that instant we both knew we had to hit that joint before we left.


We rock up to the restaurant starving to death to be seated by the waitress. We some how manage to score a seat outside rather than inside in this windy weather. Inside the restaurant seemed quite crowded with the customers and the one-man band.

While scanning through the menu we spot this Greek looking lunatic waving his hands and feet about at the front door of the restaurant. I dont know if he was trying to dance or have a fit.

The Greek Owner

In true Greek style the guy who I’m assuming is the owner of the restaurant is snatching everyone that goes past to dance with him. Some how the waitress joins into his dancing with random customers and the footpath turns into a dance floor.

The Waitress & Owner

While this is all good and well and very entertaining we realize the wind outside is getting stronger and stronger. Even though we are covered it’s starting to feel like Mykonos. God I can’t believe we didn’t go to Mykonos in 2006!

The minute we place our order with the waitress Oishii storms to the nearest bottle shop for some wine. I don’t think I’ve had a sober moment since arriving at Gold Coast. I suppose it’s the only way to get through the year without Mykonos.

The entrees arrive and we dig into it like there’s no tomorrow. Sipping away on our wine the band continues to play traditional Greek music while we enjoy the Greek night.

The Dips & Bread

The Main Meals

Once our main meals are eaten we start to notice the freaks around us! I cant remember why we took this bitches photo but looking at it now that’s one freaky chick!

Random Freak #793

Once we demolish all the food in front of us including the wine we decide to pay for the bill and return to our apartment but not before the Greek Doorman decides to grab Oishii and start dancing in the middle of the footpath. Luckily I got this on camera with both saying Yasou to Christine.

We managed to find the way back to the apartment to only settle in on a Saturday night to watch Sister Act 2. For all those that don’t know Sister Act brings back memories of high school! Don’t ask!

I need another shot!