Urban Greek Restaurant
Hobart CBD, Hobart
Restaurant in Hobart, Australia
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Urban Greek Restaurant is a sensible central Hobart pick for a relaxed Greek-leaning dinner, especially when the group wants an easy booking rather than a formal occasion. Choose it for casual catch-ups or lower-pressure celebrations; look to Fico or Omotenashi Hobart when the night needs a more destination-led feel.
About Urban Greek Restaurant
Urban Greek Restaurant is a Hobart dinner option with evening hours on most nights of the week. It is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–9:30 PM, and closed Tuesday.
The key practical details are straightforward: the venue is in Hobart, operates for dinner rather than lunch, and lists a smart casual dress code.
Where it fits in a Hobart night out
Use Urban Greek Restaurant as a dinner candidate when the timing works with its evening service.
For a simple Hobart itinerary, the main planning point is the schedule: avoid Tuesday, and note the slightly later closing time on Friday and Saturday. The smart casual dress code makes it a direct fit for an evening booking without requiring formalwear.
Who should book, and who should look elsewhere
Book this if the dinner hours and smart casual setting match your plans.
Readers building a bigger Hobart itinerary should use the Hobart restaurants guide for the broader dinner shortlist, then pair the night with our Hobart bars guide or our Hobart hotels guide if staying nearby. For non-restaurant planning, the Hobart experiences guide and Hobart wineries guide can help round out the evening.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–9 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 103 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- urbangreek.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 6169 1129
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Urban Greek Restaurant translates Mediterranean generosity into Hobart's civic heart. Meals arrive laterally, dishes are shared, and the table becomes the stage for a lingering, social ritual. The surrounding heritage sandstone and reliable Murray Street foot traffic give the place a quietly serious backdrop, while the menu's logic (abundance, refills rather than resets) keeps the experience approachable and warm. Service and pacing encourage conversation and communal enjoyment, so diners settle in rather than rush; the result feels timeless, convivial and decidedly Mediterranean in spirit.
Best For
This restaurant is best for groups and social evenings where the meal itself is the occasion. The menu is structured for sharing, so it suits family dinners, celebratory gatherings and business meals that favour relaxed conversation over brisk service. Parties that want to linger over multiple small plates will find the pacing ideal: courses arrive across the table and invite tasting and passing, rather than rigid sequencing. It also works well for date nights that prefer an unrushed, convivial atmosphere, and for anyone who values dining as a social event rather than a quick repast.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu with breadth in mind: the restaurant practices a lateral, mezze-style service, so ordering several small dishes to share delivers the intended experience. Prioritise a mix of dips and bread as the foundation of the meal, plus standout plates such as saganaki with fig jam, charcoal-grilled octopus, and lamb cutlets. Resist ordering single mains for solitude; the quality shows in the cumulative effect of multiple dishes. Allow time between arrivals and plan for sharing so the table evolves rather than resets.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, welcoming, and buzzing atmosphere with bold Greek mythology murals and a social, energetic vibe.
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Experience
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style, Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- saganaki cheese with fig jam
- charcoal-grilled octopus
- lamb cutlets
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 103 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–9 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5–9 PM
Location
103 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the night needs more polish, choose Fico. If the group wants a relaxed but more flavour-specific alternative, choose Lost in Asia.
Restaurant context
How Urban Greek Restaurant compares in Hobart
Choose Urban Greek Restaurant when the priority is an easy, relaxed dinner in central Hobart. It sits in a more casual lane than Fico, which is the stronger choice for a polished occasion, and it asks for less commitment than Omotenashi Hobart, which suits diners looking for a more focused, destination-style experience.
For a flavour-driven but still relaxed alternative, Lost in Asia gives the table a South-East Asian direction instead. Queen Sheba Injera is the better cross-shop when the group wants a more specific regional meal and shared-table energy. The Tasmanian Juice Press is not a dinner substitute; use it for a lighter daytime stop rather than an evening booking.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Greek Restaurant | Hobart | No published awards | |
| Queen Sheba Injera | Hobart | No published awards | |
| Lost in Asia | Hobart | South-East Asian | No published awards |
| The Tasmanian Juice Press | Hobart | No published awards | |
| Omotenashi Hobart | Hobart | No published awards | |
| Fico | Hobart | Michelin Bib Gourmand 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Urban Greek Restaurant?
The dress code is smart casual. That is the safest standard to follow for dinner at Urban Greek Restaurant.
What are alternatives to Urban Greek Restaurant in Hobart?
For other Hobart dining options, consider Fico, Lost in Asia, Omotenashi Hobart, Queen Sheba Injera or The Tasmanian Juice Press, depending on the kind of stop you want.
