Maniatis Market Greek Dining

Amazing food and service, two months after opening this place was still booked out every night so we had to see what the fuss was about. 11 of us ended up going with 3x meat platter (serves 4) and had a heap leftover to take home. Entrees were tasty but small and hard to share, but the platter itself was superb. The lamb and chicken were divine and falling apart with a perfect smokiness (I'm not a huge fan of chicken but it completely won me over) dips were great, bread was chewing and perfect and plenty to share. Splitting the bill (which they dont do FYI) including entrees and corkage (its licenced and BYO which is great) and platter we all paid 30$ each. That is the best value for money I've had around brisbane in a while as we ate to our limits and then some. The staff were attentive and friendly and the owner was floating around in the way that makes a restaurant feels special. 10/10 would recommend and we will definitely be back whenever we can squeeze in a booking!

Whilst the food was fabulous, we felt sooo rushed that we could not finish our meal. The main course was served as we were trying to finish the entree. Also although getting great service is good, this was over the top too attentive. We had 3 staff ask for our drinks order - one after the other straight after we were seated, then the same for our meal so with 5 people asking for our orders and whether everything was alright, our relaxation and conversation was constantly interrupted ... we were only able to get a booking for an early evening meal, but if a restaurant wants people out that quickly for another booking, they shouldn't make the early one in the first place. Less than an hour we were in and out - no time to relax and savour the food.

Edited: Used to love it. But now there is a new name, 'Lemoni'? And i assume new ownership. The size of the helpings has greatly reduced and the prices have increased significantly. Went from being busy at lunch times, to us being the only customers there. The food still tastes great, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone anymore.