Olympus Dining
Last updatedโ 4.4 ยท 1,536 Google reviews ยท $$$$
Olympus Dining is a modern Greek restaurant in Redfern with a relaxed, polished dining room and a courtyard under a retractable roof, built around a large tree. Regulars come for the lamb, and visitors describe the service as friendly and attentive. Marriott Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Olympus Dining
Food at Olympus Dining
The menu moves between traditional and modern Greek dishes, and diners order from a shared menu. Lamb is the house strength, with lamb shoulder, lamb chops and lamb cutlets all praised. Other plates include dolmades with yoghurt, roasted red capsicum with whipped feta, a Greek salad with capers, and grilled chicken with onion and lemon. There is a vegan banquet and vegan ร la carte dishes, vegetarian options, and gluten free dishes can be catered for. All its meat is halal from suppliers, but the restaurant is not certified halal.
What to order: Lamb chops ยท Grilled chicken with lemon
Drinks at Olympus Dining
The restaurant is fully licensed with an extensive wine list, and BYO is not allowed. One visitor enjoyed a glass of champagne and a Riesling and found the wines well priced for what they chose.
Courtyard and private spaces
The courtyard has a large tree at its centre and a retractable oculus roof, and it can be used all year round. A lounge takes walk-in cocktail guests without reservations. The main dining room seats 50 to 80, the courtyard seats 50 to 100, and the whole venue can be hired for up to 180 guests, with a private bar and AV options.
What customers say about Olympus Dining
- ๐ฌLamb and grilled meats are praised for their flavour
- ๐ฌFriendly, attentive and knowledgeable service
- ๐ฌRelaxed, beautiful room with a calm feel
Tips for visiting Olympus Dining
- โBook through OpenTable; bookings take card details, held until 48 hours after the booking.
- โGroups of eight or more must order a set menu, and a 7% service charge applies to their bill.
- โThe courtyard is open to the weather; one visitor sat under the tree in rain and felt drips, so ask for a covered table on wet days.
- โArrive from Baptist Street, where the restaurant is at street level; the Marriott Street entrance has stairs only.
Getting to Olympus Dining
The restaurant is at 2 Baptist Street, Redfern NSW 2016, on Wunderlich Lane. A Wilson Secure car park is in the Wunderlich Precinct, with entry from Baptist or Marriott Street, but parking is not validated. There is plenty of street parking within walking distance.
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FAQ about Olympus Dining
Can I book a table at Olympus Dining?
Yes, reservations are made through OpenTable, and walk-in cocktails are taken in the lounge without a booking.
Does Olympus Dining have vegan or gluten-free options?
It has a vegan banquet menu and vegan ร la carte dishes, and gluten free diets can be catered for when you give notice.
Is Olympus Dining BYO?
No, it is fully licensed with an extensive wine list and does not allow BYO.
Can I bring children to Olympus Dining?
Children are welcome, and you can ask in advance for a high chair.