The chicken and the lamb are beautiful - tender and full of flavour. I love the grain salad, the textures and flavours just work so well together. The chips are great too.
Came to pick up souvas from Jimmy Grants - as my first time experience. Even after driving 20 minutes back to my destination to eat, it was still so fresh and absolutely tasty!
Only thing I would want more was the serve to be bigger!
Definitely be going back for more!
Sam and I use to work together building wood fired ovens and I got made redundant whilst he was on holidays so when he came back I was gone. Had lunch here on Friday.
Great souvlaki and GF pita. Chicken salt chips were a little bit over salted but still nice. Staff were friendly.
Will go again. When need that hit.
Funny it was late and had to get the 2am special.
Went out for a chilled night with a mate, and it’s the first time I’d eaten at Jimmy Grants, we decided to order the mixed platter for 2 with feta chips and Greek salad, both the lamb and chicken were soft and very tasty and I’d happily eat here again.
I’m normally a kebab girl, and jimmy grants was my first non-fish and chip shop souvlaki since I was sorely disappointed at 12 & traded up to kebabing it. But I have to say, I’m impressed. Wasn’t a fan of the menu, chips and sauce and meat inside pita bread seemed too fatty; but the nice lady let me build my own with lamb, tzatsiki and coleslaw. The bread was sooooooo soft and warm like a baby’s bottom. Meat was tender AF and coleslaw was NOT ALL CABBAGE AND MAYO but dressed lightly in an oil of some kind. Made for a messy, tasty, enjoyable, emotionally stimulating rollercoaster of eating.
Thankyou jimmy grants for providing me with an awesome redefining souv experience! I’ll be back 👏 👏 👏
The food is simply amazing. The lamb is worth some sort of felony to obtain. Whilst the sizes dont look large they are definitely enough. A great lunch venue.
i ordered the slow roasted lamb shoulder and feta fries. The lamb was tender and succulent. The feta fries was an interesting combination but a tasty one. Overall i really enjoyed the food here.
I enjoyed eating here. The food is reasonably priced and served quickly. It value for money for what we got. The meat was juicy and tender. Only critic would be the seats are kind of cramped up.
Have to say expectations were lower given the reviews circulating on Zomato but the dishes were flavoursome and filling. Not somewhere I imagine I would frequent but for an experience it was a positive one. The donuts for dessert are a strong recommendation. Salads are the opposite and I would were the weakest part of the experience. Overall a solid dining experience.
Let's show some love , came in today and really enjoyed what we ate . The service was good , customer service with a smile .
I just need to say I don't enjoy reading the last review, I don't think the staff would try and ignore customers and taking a swipe at George is pretty sad after everything one person has done so some much for the food culture in melbourne.
Great service today and tasty souvo.
Amazing food, good service & comfortable seating. What more is needed 💁 Been here quite a few times and everytime has received fast and friendly service. The souvas are delicious with soft bread and hot crunchy chips as a side. Have tasted different food items and am always pleasantly surprised how tasty they are. Definitely a place to try if you want a break from all the shopping!
Absolutely divine and delicious food
The salads are super fresh and inspiring to go home and eat healthy as a result
The lamb completely falls apart and is moist and tender as Greek meat should be
Service is good
Was a changeover menu day so a little hectic but the staff explained and were apologetic however it was not disruptive at all
Well done
Greek style fast food - all the food were very tasty but quite salty and full of fat. The salads here are also quite nice - so there's a healthier option for those who don't want to go for the chips and meat. I couldn't bring myself to give chips and meat a miss though. The chips were crispy and well flavored, but too salty. The meat was about 1/3 fat, which meant there was about 1/3 of the chunk of meat we didn't eat. The dip was good too, definitely more than your average supermarket dip. Prices were more than your average fast food joint though.
Service was pleasant but as it's run like a fast food place everything was mostly self serve. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I would definitely be back for the salad, and perhaps the chips and meat occasionally!
Been here quite a few times & really enjoy it. Casual greek style dining. Their slow roasted lamb shoulder is so absolutely amazing, just melts in your mouth. Delicious dips and love their garlic, feta chips too. Would love to see a better drinks selection.
My love affair with Jimmy Grants continues, and today, we’re at one of its newer locations at Eastland. Instead of the souva, I went for the Med Diet, because I wanted to finally try the grain salad, but couldn’t commit to just the salad, I know I know, #firstworldproblems. Anyway, onto the food. The lamb was tender and fell apart at the light prick of my fork, and compared to the souva, it is a lot more simple in flavour, since there is little embellishment. Being a lamb lover, this was right up my alley. If you do find the meatiness of the lamb on the heavy side, then the cooling tzatziki on the side will be your best friend. I can completely understand why people rave about the grain salad, although deceptively uncomplicated, the amount of grains, nuts and herbs meant that the salad was full of both flavour and texture. Although I can’t see myself having this as a full meal, it was the perfect side in this case.
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
+4
Delicious though snack sized. We love the honey mustard lamb/chicken combo. Perfect when you can't decide! On price it's an expensive snack as other souvlaki places for $12 you could get a lot more.
Definitely one of my new favourites especially around Ringwood. Their Greek food is very authentic. I have tried a few of the a-la-cartes and sets and would definitely recommend Eat Like A Greek for sharing, it's my favourite. I have had the chicken, beef and lamb with the Eat Like A Greek platter, my favourite was the lamb although others weren't at all bad. The lamb was soft and tender and juicy. You cannot go wrong with this platter. It's a shame though, that they don't accept bookings, they are always packed and I had to wait quite a while every time. Another alternative is buying takeaway during peak hour, they don't take long and quality is just as nice.
A quick souva for lunch. It was very good. A bit pricey but as advertised and as expected. Service was good. Nice to sit outside one sunny day. Is it better then your local furry kebab van? Dunno. Probably more consistent.
DO: Any of the souvas depending on preference but I've always loved the mixed souva. That mustard ailoi though ... I can't even.
DON'T: Want to break the bank, just get the family option. Perfect for the family of four or if you're like me and spoiling the nephews.
TIP: No need for extra chips when they're already in the souvas. Actually who am I kidding, get extra chips. The feta and spices make them one of the best in Melbourne. Desserts aren't bad either. Number 1 uncle right here.
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A great place to go for a lunch feed!
We went here today (Sunday) - the inside tables were fairly full and even a few tables outside were occupied.
The waitress served us promptly and we were seated- the menu was basic but had a good selection of entrees, salads and of course... souvas!
I really liked the ambience of the restaurant- bright and airy, high ceilings with blue and white colour theme throughout the restaurant and the staff's uniforms also reflected this.
The alcohol list was varied however, I was disappointed the cider I ordered was unavailable. The waiter was very apologetic and there were other good alternatives including the Lemon, Lime and Bitters I ended up selecting.
We ordered two of the Nonna Maria's- perfect size for lunch (and I am a big eater) the pita wrap itself was really well cooked- fresh and authentic with a "wood fire oven flavour"- the Nonna Maria has a chicken filling and it was succulent and generous.
The sauce was also delicious and there was plenty of it.
There are napkins and cutlery on table to help yourself too as well as chilli sauce.
Time it took to order and food to come to our table was also reasonable considering I felt it was quite full but we were seated directly opposite the kitchen pass area and the staff were working very efficiently.
Our total bill was $35- for two souvas, beer and a LLB- would return
Lively place and we were seated quickly. My friends all received their orders relatively quickly but they completely forgot my meal so it had to be chased up. The nonna maria souvlaki wasn't anything particularly special but was quite filling, though not enough as dinner alone.
If I need to get a quick lunch and keep shopping I grab one of their yummy souvlakis. A drink and a souva will cost you about fifteen bucks. But a good takeaway choice that's quick and easy.
I had really high expectations for this place given the hype about it getting built and unfortunately, it didn't quite exceed these expectations.
There is no denying that their food isn't delicious because it is. I love the unique twist on the typical tzaztiki sauce by replacing it with an chipotle aioli sauce. It was very tasty and the meat was cooked perfectly - it was juicy and full of flavour.
The only negative to this place is its price considering the small portion sizes. Although it was a great size for me, it was a very small serving for a male.
I will definitely be back as I enjoyed it & I was considerably full after my souv however, my boyfriend wasn't overall pleased!
On a positive note, the interior is also very funky and it has a very chilled atmosphere!
I've come back since my review listed above. We got the share board- such a great value for money. I left feeling great & enjoyed every bit of it (especially the salads- YUM)!!!
Enjoyed the place for the first time last week with my wife after many attempts, place is always so busy. The food and drinks were excellent, the service was friendly and answered all our questions when we were unsure when ordering our food. Beer was spot on, good mood and vibe. Certainly look forward to returning in the near future.
When the meat just falls off as soon as you stick your fork into it! No words can explain how good it was!! Delicious!! We order the plate to share and it was perfect for two!
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28/09/16
Kid's choice for an early lunch today was actually next door at Paco's Taco's, but they weren't open yet, so Jimmy Grants it is. Once again, the fabulous Patris was, well fabulous, it's unbeatable in my book. Two kids had the Lamb Kalamata Kid, and they were pleased.
There are two new options, and both tempted. Pies; a Spanokopita and Wild Weed Pie pair. I would love to know what's in the pie pair, maybe warrigal greens, dandelion, purslane, dill weed? No explanation, but I ordered them anyway. Unfortunately one was not just blonde, but a little under, the pastry in the centre almost gluey. The other was nicely golden. I found the flavour a little underwhelming though. I guess no dill weed, and perhaps, if there are any 'weeds' (surely this is so, as I feel confident George wouldn't advertise it otherwise) there is just a hint of them. I would have loved a bigger, more punchy flavour, a hint of bitter greens, but even with the wedge of lemon I felt underwhelmed. Kids liked it somewhat.
We agreed to share a 'Mr Whippopoulos' that delightfully OTT rich dessert with biscuits, chocolate soft-serve and chocolate coated biscuit sticks. Now, I am no expert in any language other than English, and am happy for staff to correct me if I stuff up....but it's poor form for wait staff to 'correct' my correct pronunciation with her incorrect one! From what I can see, there is only one 'L' in 'Whippopoulos', the word is not 'Whippolopoulos' thanks.
Friendly service as always, clean and shiny, light and bright, and a great vibe - music was great without being too loud.
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I'm so ridiculously predictable here. I just adore the Patris, so every time I suggest I'll have something else, I still have it again. The freshness of the coriander, the super-sweet prawns, I can't dodge them. Even now that they seem to be mass producing their flat bread - I dunno, something's changed, it's just not as good as it was at the start, I still can't go past 'my' Patris. In my defense, the rest of the family are equally predictable with their own faves: The Bonegilla here the Mr Papadopoulos there. Other winners are the sides, the chips with their feta and herbs, and the grain or village salads are a must for me. All the desserts have been yum, but risogalo is a lovely not-too-sweet option, where the kids lust after the Mr Whippopoulos.
For a casual joint we really enjoyed our meal at jimmy grants. Ordered the platter for 2 with lamb and chicken. Everything was cooked well and tasted yum, the barley salad was surprisingly delicious. Well worth the visit.
Everything tastes great but I just don't feel full enough after eating this. Bump up the serving size and it's perfect! Chips are addictive with great herbs and feta. Lamb gyros is quality.
Went for lunch on Friday - super busy but this did not deter from good, quick services. Food was fresh, tasty and well presented - will be back
Tried this tonight with my wife. It was quite busy so we sat outside. Ordered drinks (mythos beer and wine was good), dim sims (very nice), saganaki (took forever to come due to a mix up, it was okay but a bit too unconventional), village salad (fresh and zesty) and the lamb and falafel souvas (brilliant!). The souvas were on the small side but the lamb one was delicious! Meat was cooked to perfection. All up, I'd come here again but I'd stick to the souvas (maybe ordering 2 if you've got an appetite)
I've been here three times now. I'm glad I didn't let the first time deter me. I onto ordered the loukomades and a coffee and they were completely raw inside and tough and they made me feel ill. Also need to be served with ice cream or something. But every time the staff have been exceptionally nice.and I've since ordered main meals twice and they were delicious, the chicken is good but it's no comparison to the lamb, it's the softest thing ever. And my partner actually eats the salad there which is a miracle, they are so yum the Hellenic slaw is amazing! Looking forward to coming back again soon. A little pricey, $9 for two small saganaki soldiers but they are delectable.
Have been here a few times. Service has been mixed but food has always been consistent. Went last night. Was pretty busy but after an initial mix up with a group table we had our own outside. Ordered a Homer and a Bonegilla. Both really good and fresh taste. A favourite that continues to deliver.
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My friends and I met up at Jimmy Grants for dinner. This was my first time visiting Eastland since the renovations and I was happily surprised to see how nice the outdoor eating area was. Jimmy Grants is located on the corner, closet to the station and it’s a decent sized restaurant. We went around 7pm and it was relatively busy but we didn’t wait long before being seated. The staff were attentive and friendly as expected. We ordered a kebab each and a salad to share. The food took about 20-30 minutes to come out and we were quite hungry by the time it came out. I went for the Bonegilla souvlaki, similar to one of my friends and my other friend ordered the mr papadopoulos. Although the souvlaki’s were quite small, they were juicy and satisfying. The souvlaki was marinated until tender and the soft, toasted bread complemented it like two peas in a pod. For the salad, we ordered the grain salad. It was light, fresh and fragrant. The yoghurt on top added creaminess and blended all the ingredients together. Overall, it is a great place to reunite with friends but in terms of price, the serving size was smaller than expected for the price. Decent flavours but I do prefer going to a kebab truck for a juicy kebab twice the size.
We love this place as a family!! The sharing plates are just the right size and each mouth packs a punch of flavours. The meat is tender and juicy. We also tried the quinoa salad which we thoroughly enjoyed. The herbed chips can do no wrong as well! So glad to hv an outlet close to home!
Very pleased with our experience here. Ordered the 'Eat like a Greek' and struggled to finish it between two. Lamb was tender and flavoursome, chips were crunchy and ancient grain salad was delicious. Would definitely eat again.
The cashier told us the Jim Jams flavours so we chose Hazelnut and Choc (left in photo) as it seemed popular. Took it home and realised it was actually peanut butter. Staff need better training in general as drink bottles were slammed into the table without glasses or straws until we flagged down a waitress to ask.
LOVE this place! I recommend having the Bonegilla (mixture of chicken and lamb in a souva) with the grain salad and then finish off with the rice pudding. Always a tasty night out but always an expensive one too. The containers that you use for your rice pudding - would love it if you could fill them to the top as you charge $8.50 for it and you don't get much in the jar/tub so if you could be a bit more generous that would make me give you a 5/5. Visit quite frequently so look forward to returning again soon.
Definitely not traditional Greek cuisine, but tasty well prepared food, more of a contemporary style, which would suit most People's pallet, Chicken souvlaki fresh tasty with garlic sauce , served with salad and chips. Will be back to try something else
Firstly, the service is fantastic. I've been to Jimmy Grants twice now, and both times the staff have been attentive and happy, a quality that can make such a difference in a dining experience. Both times i've ordered the 'Nonna Maria', a chicken souvlaki, and both times i've been very content. The souvlaki's are such good quality and have fresh ingredients . The chips are also very a nice accompaniment to any meal, crispy chips topped with feta (yum). The restaraunt has an inviting atmosphere and is nicely decorated with a nautical theme. Keep up the good work Jimmy Grants!
Sensational. Surprised this place isn't sitting around the 4 mark, we had such a great meal. Grain salad was awesome, chips are yum and the meat (chicken and lamb) was cooked perfectly and very tender. And seriously-for $35 for a plate of food large enough for two people and a small child, I'm sold! Love the decor too, felt like we were somewhere else entirely. We'll definitely be back, keep up the good work guys!
Quick, attentive and friendly service with a menu I wanted to taste everything from! We had the shared greek plate for 2 with the taramasalata, cucumber salad, slow cooked lamb, Feta chips, toasted pita all for $35. It was a perfect portion for 2 people and the lamb was melt in your mouth delicious. I will be visiting again!
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Went there for lunch and first tried to figure out what is was...it wasn't a restaurant, but it wasn't fast food or take away either. It is aptly defined by George as a Souvlaki Bar.
We ordered a chicken from the spit and a mixed "eat like a Greek". Now generally I'm not a big fan of tzatziki, but this version is absolutely delicious. We also had taramosalata, which was beautifully balanced and I could not stop eating. Now I understand that people believe it should be white, but really who cares as long as it makes ur taste buds happy.
I had read about the grain salad and decided to give it a try and could not have been happier that I did. I understand now why it has a cult following.
Now to the important stuff. The Pita so lush and tasty, and the chicken and lamb were perfectly cooked. You didn't even need a knife for the lamb, it just fell apart.
So, if you find yourself in Eastland next time and want some honest, simple food where everything is cooked to perfection, come on in and have some Jimmy Grants!!!
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Okay George, I'm convinced and satisfied with your modern twist version of the Greek Souvlaki ..... simple goodness beautifully presented, easy to enjoy by all.
We prefer the "Eat Like Greeks" version rather than single serve like Mr. Papadopoulos, etc. Meats are more juicier, well cooked and much more enjoyable eating them from a plate. It is well priced at $30 for two, a size up would be a welcome addition in my view.
Good and well priced selection of drinks.
We have not been to all Jimmy Grants yet, I'm sure we will in due time we will. Your Fitzroy shop is quite extraordinary, small but has all the right ambiance, combining the vintage elements with modern fittings, don't even mind with the Charcoal briquettes stored in the toilet.
Great design and fitting with the toilet at your Eastland, Ringwood store, the restaurant part is not quite as authentic migrant's venue.
Thank you for venturing and showcasing your culinary heritage for us to enjoy, I must say that I do enjoy these more than your previous ventures; Press Club and St Katherine's (Hellenic Republic now).
Aidyboyakasha Aidyboyakasha
+3.5
Not bad for a different take on a souvlaki. I ordered the lamp souvlaki forget what it's called on the menu. Flavour was different to that of traditional Melbourne souva's, had more a mustard / minty flavour and less garlic than the standard souva's I've had. It made for a nice change and left me feeling ok afterwards, unlike some of the rich souva's that can make your remember them for the rest of the day.
Decor of the place is very nice and relaxing and considering their prices aren't too high it's a nice ambience for the price. My only complaint was the souva was a little too small and chips have to be ordered if you expect to be filled.
Ashanie Mekhala Perera
+4
I was a bit skeptical trying this place with the not so great reviews here and on Tripadvisor - but all in all, I was very pleasantly surprised.
Dined here on Thursday night at 7pm with a friend. We didn't have a reservation but managed to just get in and grab the last table - very lucky! We ordered the share platter which came with lamb/chicken, feta fries, bread, choice of salad and choice of dip. Everything was really tasty and generous portion sizes (we had leftovers!). We also ordered some wine and had the Mr Whippopolous for dessert (which was YUM! - very sweet though).
The bill for the mains, 4 glasses of wine and dessert came to $70 which I thought was great value for money. Service was great, the ladies were very friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was buzzing. We left very happy with our experience here and will definitely be returning!!
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Took the family for a meal on Wednesday.
We enjoyed it. Serving sizes are small, but this is traditional the size served in Greece, probably why they are generally slim. I have been to Greece many times since young boy on 1992 and beyond. Chips inside is nothing new, as well as mustard. It's basically as I said a standard Greece souvlaki. In Greece though the cost is 3 euros and a beer is 1 euro. Even before the crisis. Australia is expensive generally, but I believe Jimmy Grants is still a good quality restaurant. At McDonald's you get crap and it costs you the same. I would rather eat the beautiful lamb shoulder and chicken thigh and enjoy the new Ringwood town square with my family then a filthy McDonald store.
My kids loved it and said it was the best restaurant ever! To my surprise the Jimmy dimmy was awesome; like a Greek marriage to a Chinese - and a cute kid was made. Chicken and/or pork and capers inside, yum!
On a side note, Meat Empire in Croydon is also a good, brand new, trendy Greek restaurant and portion size is bit bigger; so slightly better value in my eyes. All in all JG is good and we enjoyed it and will be back many many many times to enjoy the atmosphere and just being able to go somewhere half descent in the outer eastern suburbs is a godsend!! Love it!
Eastland has everything you could need. Big w kmart, coles, woollies, chemists, myer, David Jones, so many cafes, kids play spaces, book stores, anything you need.
It's right across the rd from ringwood train station, right across from Costco and chemist warehouse, so many great restaurants and it's huge and lots of parking, the parking costs after 3 hours, just pay as you leave at the machines at exits..
There are toilets, with great parents rooms with little toilets but there definitely could be more toilets.
Town square is great, hunky dory and pacos tacos are my favourites.. but toilets up there are shared and hidden around the corner..
I can't think of anything else right now. So that's it.
Oh the hotel above it, is a great stay too.
A clean and modern shopping centre comparable to those at the CBD area. There are hmmm.. 1 or maybe 2 supermarkets and departmental stores. A good place to walk, window shop, eat and relax. There is a food court that serve many kinds of mouth-watering food but we ended up eating burgers at Grilled (pls see my review at Grilled for details :).
It’s a mall with lots of shops. I have been there at super busy times and it is mostly a nice experience. I find the food hall to be a bit acoustically hellish so I avoid that. The restaurants up at street level are better
I understand that Eastland has come quite far in the last few years. I never visited before the renovations/upgrades, but having visited a handful of times over the last few years, I think it's a really nice shopping centre. Not too large as to be overwhelming, but big enough to be worth visiting if you don't know exactly what you're after.
The cinemas and restaurants upstairs are great, and so is the area outside on the way to the train station. Plenty of parking as well.
A beautiful Shopping Centre that has such a large variety of shops to choose from. It’s a really nice environment for a pleasant day of Shopping. Plenty to see and also has a large food eating area. If you are tired of your old un renovated Centre give this place a try as it is also close to Costco for your fresh food shopping. Possibly one of the nicest Centres in Melbourne as it feels open and easy to shop without having to walk a long way.
Looks bright and spacious and in the same styling as a lot of shipping centres these days. Information points everywhere and lots of different shops. I can see it meeting a lot of needs across the board, so you should be able to find what you need.
While at an information touchscreen, I was approached by 4 staff members asking what I was looking for. While they were friendly and knew where the stores I wanted were located, it was a tad intimidating to be surrounded by staff like that while one is not looking.
This one is better than Glen as it is relatively less crowded and has a good variety of shopping outlets. Even the food court has many options but there's always a struggle to find a seating place in the food court. Parking is a bit of a challenge during peak hours. Few of the restaurants areas are really classy.
For me, this is the shopping centre to visit for all your needs in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It's only competition would be Knox City which is undergoing renovations at the moment. One thing to be aware of when heading to Eastland, is the 3-hour limit on free parking. For most people this won't be a problem but if you stay for a meal or a social over a coffee, you'll need to keep an eye on the clock.
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