Hydra Estiatorio in Vancouver

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Hydra is one of the top rank Mediterranean fine dining in Vancouver. Located in Exchange Hotel first and second floor, one of the historical building in Vancouver. We ordered whole seabass in salt and crab stuffed lobster tail with saffron risotto. The seabass is 2lbs with two big bowls of kale, bell pepper and zucchini. More than enough for 2 people. We also tried the lobster tail risotto. It looks good in presentation but the risotto is a bit lack of favor. It would have be a 5 star if the risotto is better. Overall great experience and this restaurant is great for large parties. They have a lot of large platter for 4-6 people to share. A little bit on the expensive side overall. Keep in mind, you get 10% discount if you live in the hotel!

4 food wasn t great and is expensive worth going elsewhere

Thanks jesse for the great service. We had fantastic cocktails downstairs. Shrey and jesse made our night.

Busy season for last much but was able to get an early lunch reservation. Calamari to start and steak souvlaki with a couple glasses of wine for lunch. Americano to finish.

I went here on Tuesday, December 3 with a friend. We ate raw oysters and both of us were violently ill with Norovirus the next day (violent, frequent vomiting and diarrhea). This was THE ONLY shared meal me and my friend ate and we didnt eat seafood anywhere else. I called the restaurant immediately. They told me they havent heard of anyone else getting sick (clearly from the other review, that is NOT the case). They wanted me to fill out an internal document. The whole process felt inappropriate and like a brush off. I contacted Vancouver Coastal Health Environmental Services directly.

Amazing food and service! So glad we found this spot downtown. A step above the rest.

Best lunch restaurant. Very delicious, excellent restaurant and delicious dishes.

Great ambience. Amazing food!

Food was amazing. Perfect for share plates!

We came here for my mom s birthday and our server was very pleasant. The portions were generous and everyone enjoyed the food. They offer platters to share, which is what drew me to this place, as we were a group of eight. I brought a cake, and they were kind enough to keep it aside and provide the candles (since I forgot to bring my own). They also gave my mom a complimentary birthday dessert. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this place for special occasions.

The atmosphere was very warm. The servers knew about food allergies and were friendly. The food was hot and tasty. Lots of GF options. There was even GF desserts. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access

NEVER, I repeat never eat here! This was a higher end restaurant myself and my three friends went to hoping for a wonderful experience at a fancy seafood restaurant while on our vacation. We ordered two seafood towers, more orders of oysters and two appetizers. We enjoyed ourselves at this restaurant until we were all hit with violent food poisoning the next day. I have never been more violently sick in my life. And this happened while I was at the airport going to head back to Calgary. Just to give a glimpse of how terrible it was, without any exaggeration I threw up minimum 30 times in 10 hours and was so sick I threw up 13 times while on my hour and a half flight. It was a complete living nightmare and I would not wish that experience on my worst enemy. My friends also began throwing up while on the plane along with me. We looked into the food we ate and this was the one meal we all shared and we found a review from another guest that ate the same day we did saying they also got food poisoning confirming that we got sick from Hydra. I would have never expected to get so sick from a restaurant like Hydra. Do not, I repeat do not eat here! The risk of getting so sick you that you need to be hospitalized will never be worth it.

The best service in Vancouver! Thanks for providing a next-level dining experience from start to finish.

Excellent, and a super cozy place too!

Lots of restaurants in Vancouver serve seafood, but Mediterranean flavours and recipes truly stand out! Must try for seafood lovers! Recommended dishes

Hydra Vancouver exceeded our expectations! The pacific halibut, chinook salmon, garlic prawn saganaki, and bougatsa were all cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor. The wine connoisseur s recommendation of a reasonably priced French Chardonnay was spot on, and our attentive waitress struck the perfect balance of being present without hovering. The restaurant s beautiful ambiance and relaxed atmosphere made for an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended!

Hydra Estiatorio continues to impress. This was my second visit with a larger group. Beyond the food being exception the service team really makes the experience very Familia style. Sharing food focuses the time on conversation rather than taking time to work through your own dish and head down. Well done for leading the large group through food choices, exceptional service and just the right amount of interruption.

We had a great time and enjoyed the variety of food and drink. Special thanks to Brittany who made the night wonderful.

Terrific! Loved it here. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great food and excellent vibe. Must go!

Nice people and nice food 10/10

We stayed here on our trip to Canada and it was by far one of the best experiences we had. Food was fantastic, fresh produce and prices reasonable. Happy Hour made us very happy. Oysters are the best. Thanks to Brittany Marcq who made our stay memorable. It is a must stay when you visit Vancouver. The staff were fantastic both in the Restaurant and right throughout the hotel, including the very best Room Service Staff. Wow, great job by all who work there.

Was there for happy hour. Great value, excellent service. Will be back next time Im in town. Thanks!

I was blown away by this restaurant in downtown Vancouver. I m a fan of ambiance, and the aesthetic is important to me the interior is beautifully designed, chic, modern, and high-end. The food was incredible, and what we ordered made it a memorable experience. Some dishes, like the saganaki, are real show-stoppers they light it on fire right at your table! The oven-baked whole fish in sea salt was also unique; they break it out of the salt casing and debone it tableside, which I ve never seen anywhere else. The entire staff, from the bar to the kitchen and management, are truly talented and went above and beyond. This place is perfect for groups and special celebrations because of the spectacular dishes and the attentive, high-end service. I m already considering it for my birthday I noticed they even have a private dining room

Unfortunately I do recommend Hydra. Service was not good, really expenvise for what I got. Additionally, seating at the bar for a nice dinner is not acceptable, specifically when you hear the manager at the bar and talking about details that should not be heard.

Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean is a popular Greek restaurant in Vancouver. Located in the EXchange Hotel, this upscale spot offers a fresh and modern take on Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. Here, you ll find traditional dishes like lamb chops, souvlaki, and grilled octopus, all presented beautifully. They focus on high-quality ingredients, especially fresh seafood, and emphasize dishes made for sharing. The ambiance at Hydra Estiatorio is elegant, with an airy, open design inspired by Greek coastal architecture. It s a great choice if you re looking for a lively dining experience with authentic Greek flavors. Enjoy their wonderful happy hour sessions. The place is spacious and high ceiling. Good interior design and makes you comfortable eating there.

Its a very nice place.

When my former boss, a serious foodie, was in town, I knew the dinner choice had to be impressive and Hydra Greek Restaurant delivered phenomenally. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional and attentive. We started with their spreads and the tomato salad, both excellent, but the highlight of the night was the whole fish in a salt crust. Watching the waiter expertly serve it tableside with such skill was a memorable experience, and the flavor was outstanding. The family-style service added to the experience, and my former boss was thoroughly impressed. Hydra truly knows how to create a memorable meal!

We got to sit in the wine room for Happy Hour Appies. The staff were so enthusiastic about making sure we enjoyed everything. Personal service from a team. Highly recommended!

We went for happy hour drinks and appies. Excellent value, service and ambience. Had a bunch of oysters, calamari and spreads were excellent. We will go back for dinner another time, it s a great spot.

We had a shared meal of many dishes and all were great except the octopus. The staff were friendly and attentive. Only downside was the restaurant was so loud we could not easily have a group conversation. Would go back as a couple but not a big party.

Delicious seafood in a beautiful space. #contestentry

Honestly one of my new favourite spots. Great happy hour. Will be back for sure

Excellent quality and service. Had a lovely table looking out onto life outside from a viewpoint. Our waiter made an excellent recommendation for the grilled seabass and appropriately cautioned us against over ordering. Also lovely decor and atmosphere. Was bustling but not too crazy, at lunch. Felt like a hidden upscale Mediterranean gem. Will be back. Loved that the seabass was deboned tableside and came with a rosemary and thyme brush to brush on the pistou.

This is my new favourite spot to come meet friends for a bite and a catch up. A few vegetarian options on the menu. Staff is always friendly and the food is very tasty. Good atmosphere.

Walked in late for a happy hour reservation, greeted, seated, pampered and treated (a free glass of bubbles while they made sure our table was set properly). Space was humming, service did not miss a beat and clearly they are doing things right. A genuinely marvelous experience.

Best Greek dining in metro Vancouver

I find myself going back to this place for happy hour all the time. Their food is delicious, service is good, pricing and quality is on par. Their happy hour wine is always very nice. Great ambiance. This time we went as a large group of 7. Everything was perfect. Out of the happy hour menu I would say kalamari was my least favourite. We all love the hydra spread, would be nice if the pita was warm, but their dips are great. The lamb keftedes were delicious and, so were the Brussel sprouts. They were attentive with dietary restrictions

Roman was the best! He was an amazing server. Very respectful, helped with my wine choices as well. The food was AMAZING and happy hour was a great deal!

Came here with my family and had an amazing time! Roman was super accommodating and friendly. We love this place and will be coming back!

Service was top class, ambience of the restaurant was lovely, and the food was nothing short of spectacular. Im glad my partner recommended Hydra for lunch. I will be highly recommending Hydra to friends and family. Extremely satisfied with our first visit. We will be back.

We had a large group, and a few changes to our reservation. The team at Hydra were incredible accommodating, professional, friendly, made excellent recommendations and looked after every single person. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend!

The server was good, and the place is nice, but my food was burned in places and undercooked in others. Would not want to eat that again.

The service is really nice, a warm welcome from entrance, Lily is really helpful, we ordered 2 dozens of oyster and two sides during Happy Hour time, the oysters are so fresh, me and my friend really enjoy the environment and food.

Loved the ambiance, food, and drinks at this place. The staff was super friendly, and the bartender Shrey made some special cocktails for us that were phenomenal. Im definitely going back for cocktail and oysters.

This place is amazing. We had the family style chicken, and it was absolutely the best we have ever had it was presented to us on a wooden platter and had vegetables peppers, spices, and a balsamic sauce. Its just excellent. Also, our wait staff, specifically Jesse, was an excellent ambassador for the restaurant and the city of Vancouver and was great in explaining what our meal would contain. We loved it!!

Called them a week in advance to make a reservation for 7 since it was a large party, the worker on the phone said that it was fine. Then the following day I got an email saying that my reservation was changed from 7 to 5 people. I called them again to change my reservation back to 7 seats which the worker on the phone once again said was okay. Then the following day I received an email saying that my reservation was cancelled .. So maybe dont go here if you have a party larger than 5.

Great for business meetings. It s easy to have a conversation even in a busy setting.

The oysters are fresh and the environment is nice

Excellent food, great presentation, and the kitchen is very fast at lunch.

Great food with great service. It was busy and they were short staffed, but everything went smoothly. The food was great at a very reasonable price for big portions. Drinks are a bit pricey but very good. We will return.

We came here for Happy Hour on Thanksgiving afternoon. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the hotel, with elegant and comfortable decor. The cuisine is authentic Mediterranean, and the service is excellent. Our waiter, Celal, was enthusiastic and attentive. Highly recommended

My besties booked this restaurant happy hour to celebrate my birthday. They have good varieties food from happy hour menu particularly fresh oysters $1.5 each! Service in happy hour still maintains as high standard.

We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The restaurant was far beyond our expectations to be honest. The atmosphere and the food quality was exceptionally amazing. Our server Hüseyin was also perfect in his job. The card they prepared for our table and the small dessert to celebrate our day were really thoughtful. We are definitely planning to go there again. The prices also are reasonable especially for such an elevated place.

The leg of lamb is the best in the city.

The ambience, the hospitality and the staffs always outshines everytime we visit the restaurant, it s our 2nd time, we simply love this place - we were there to celebrate my birthday during the happy hours. We went to a Comedy Show after a late brunch at Hydra and was able to share Hydra at the show, I hope more people get to enjoy our favorite foods at Hydra, until next time.

I recently celebrated my 50th birthday at Hydra, booking a table for 22. Although I had never been there before, their group menu caught my eye, and I m so glad I chose this venue! The ambiance was stunning, the food was exceptional, and the service was top-notch. We were given a private area, which made our gathering even more special, and our waitress was incredibly attentive, asking about everyone s allergies and dietary restrictions. We opted for the family-style platters featuring whole forno chicken, leg of lamb, a variety of dips, and tomato salad. I was initially worried about whether we d have enough food, especially since some of my friends have hearty appetites, but we ended up with plenty of leftovers! There was even a kids menu available for my daughter and her friend. The only downside was that the food was on the pricier side, and there was an extra fee for our large group. However, considering it was a milestone celebration, it was definitely worth it. We re already looking forward to our next visit this time to explore their happy hour menu! Kid-friendliness: They offered chicken skewers and fries for the kids. The fries were so good that some adults ate some too!

Fabulous Aesthetics and architecture. Great place for date night! The food was great too! Had the moussaka, lamb, greek salad & potatoes side dishes. Great spot! Opa!!!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean restaurant in Vancouver and it was a fantastic experience. The location was perfect for us as we were able to walk to the restaurant from our downtown hotel (Delta Vancouver). We decided to share the roasted chicken platter and tomato salad and both dishes were delicious. The food came out quickly and was cooked to perfection. It was the perfect amount for us to share and we left feeling satisfied. The waiter and staff were very friendly and provided excellent service throughout our meal. Overall, I highly recommend Hydra Estiatorio for a great Mediterranean dining experience. I honestly cant think of any negatives to mention. We will definitely be returning in the future.

I have been to Hydra a few times for happy hour. Their food is amazing! They are offering daily lunch specials on weekdays. I went on a Thursday and got a chicken parmesan ($12). The portion size is quite small but perfect for someone who wants a smaller lunch. The chicken was so tender and juicy, pasta was cooked perfectly. It tasted brilliant! Thank you chef for curing my stress at work The only complaint I have was the server we had. We felt we were not treated the same as other guests for not ordering more food. In the end, I felt very disappointed and uncomfortable. I left without ordering the dessert I really wanted (affogato).

Great staff, amazing food! 10/10 recommend for a family style meal!

Amazing spread love the balance of flavours great service

The food and service was outstanding! I got the beef tenderloin and my husband got the stuffed lobster. Only downside was the tables were quite big and the music was loud that we couldn t really hear each other, but overall it was a great experience!

This is a place made to scam tourists. A pitcher here only comes out to being 2 drinks. So $40 a pitcher equalling $20 a drink. I had the calamari which was not tasty. The chicken souvlaki was the worst Ive had. The chicken had no flavour. Loulas on commercial has much better Greek food. I will not be returning. Have fun scamming tourists!

Happy Hour is a place to be. Great appetizers and cocktails. Loved the salmon and calamari.

We went to Hydra for HH as it s one of our favourite spots downtown. Amazing wine, cocktail selection and delicious food! Lily was our server and took great care of us. She explained all of the wines in detail and recommended a new one to try that was perfect. Thanks for the amazing service Lily :)

Our waitor avoided our table, we ordered food but no drinks. The services given to the 3 tables next to us who had drinks are clearly different. A lot more checking in, filling water, asking if anything else is needed, etc. Hed just passed out table 3-4 times before checking in on us, very hard to order more food with him. His style is very lazy, not what I expected from Hydra. The grilled octopus was actually burnt, not just charred. Raw oysters have many little broken shell in them. (Personally, I dont mind waiting a little longer for no shell) One was obviously bad and I had to spit it out. Theres no way the restaurant would know that though so one bad oyster in a batch was not nice but not unexpected. However, I had the worst food poisoning of my life some hours after this meal. I almost went to the ER, the only reason I didnt is because I felt so bad I just couldnt move. Warm olives was nice.

Absolutely love the deco and atmosphere of this restaurant, was here for the happy hour oyster, however the oyster was not really fresh, me and my friend felt like throwing up afterwards.

Great place, excellent service. If you are looking for good food and a nice place to celebrate your special day this is the place to go.

Food was excellent! Staff were efficient and polite. It was my friend s birthday and we were both given complimentary drinks and a dessert. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend to my friends.

I had a fantastic experience with the customer service team. Alex, who was Russian, stood out with his exceptional professionalism and helpfulness. He handled everything with great efficiency and a positive attitude, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. His assistance was invaluable and greatly enhanced my overall experience. Highly recommended!

Beautiful restaurant, excellent food, lovely ambience to meet with friends, and/or special occasions! Excellent service!

beautiful decor and atmosphere - surprisingly quiet for the high cielings and open layout. food was delicious, never had such good calamari/appetizers. my entrees salad was better than the protein, and my brothers steak was cooked to a wrong temperature (it happens, its a restaurant) - staff was excellent in service and corrected with a complimentary dessert. cocktails were delicious, and chairs were ridiculously comfortable. awesome place

I visited during happy hours and was thoroughly impressed. The oysters were fresh, the calamari was perfectly crispy, and the spreads were delicious. Highly recommend this spot for a great time!

Here for the second time to celebrate my nephew birthday and sad to say we re a little disappointed. Lamb & octopus was not fresh, grill fish was good but also didn t give us dessert at the end

I you are look for authentic greec and Mediterranean food that s the place ! They have a rich menu that is loyal to the flavors of Greece food. unbelievable price during happy hour . I have tried all the dishes on the happy hour menu and I can say that I am addicted. At least once a week I have to go there to feel those flavors in my mouth again. If you want to get the dinner menu, try the fish cooked under of sea salt I ate it praying... unforgettable, . Great atmosphere , great service You have to try it!

Came here as a group. Food came out cold, dry for everyone like it was sitting on the line for a while. Do not recommend for large groups

Restaurant mood/atmosphere quite nice, our server (did not get name) was always at the ready, accommodating, and very knowledgable on the menu. Glad to secure a Friday night reservation (0726) as the place was full. Overall the Greek wines and menu were fantastic, in particular the Gilled Ocotpus. Enjoy

Beautiful restaurant with great happy hour menu. Absolutely coming back!

Everything is absolutely exceptional!

Nice restaurant.

Amazing happy hour menu. Food and service was excellent!

Lacks the real Greek tastes. Moussaka was fairly bland and dry. Eggplant and spices were absent. The side salad had some large tasteless tomatoes. C mon . Supposed highly rated restaurant? Food

Amazing Greek food, great staff and atmosphere, and very reasonable, happy hour is amazing!

Alex was superb bartender and server I ordered calamari and garlic prawns. Everything super delicious. Highly recommend this place for happy hour.

We went for dinner with a large group. The waiter was super kind and accomodating. The food was SO delicious. In our group we had 3 generations and various dietary restrictions but everyone found something delicious to eat from the menu. The restaurant decor is very elegant. I had called earlier in the day to ask if there was a dress code or if its a casual restaurant. I was told it was a casual place, but people were so dressed up (staff and customers), so I felt underdressed. Next time I will dress up :)

Walking back to our hotel, we stumble upon a rather pedestrian façade of Hydra. A very different story once you step inside. Tasteful beautiful ambiance, great music and incredible food!!

My friend brought me here for dessert and the experience was superb. We had the bougatsa and the baklava, both so delicious. Service was very welcoming. Hydra is a must trust.

Super good food. This plays is a must when visiting Vancouver

Great food, with absolutely tremendous oysters. The rest of our lunch was pretty good too!

Upscale-ish place. Nice settings and atmosphere. We were there for happy hour and the oysters and drink specials were fantastic. Service was also good, but got a tad slow on the oysters because so many people were ordering them. No problem though, we just ordered another happy hour drink.

Food was good but ruined by very disappointing service. Wine glasses were taken when empty with no offer of the drinks menu or another bottle. One birthday dessert was brought with no offer of dessert or coffee to the rest of the table which was very awkward. Seemed like they just wanted us to leave so they could close early (still >1h from closing time)

Hydra is a combination of a fantastic hellenic ambience with delicious foods. A good selection of fresh dishes from the old land and other categories. We had the Chicken Souvlaki and Moussaka, and absolutely loved them. Recommended!

The best part of the hummus was the roasted garlic and the pita bread. The pita was soft and well seasoned. The roasted garlic was caramelized well to release a slight sweetness. We ordered the roasted chicken family platter. We only had 2.5 people so it was a lot of food. It was recommended for 4 people to share. The chicken was tender and juicy with a very crispy skin. The roasted potatoes were a favorite, but it also included roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and kale. There was a pile of sliced radishes as a great pallet cleanser. The view overlooks the street being part of a hotel near the city center.

Great restaurant in downtown Vancouver. Upscale, greek, beautiful interior. I went for happy hour which was very affordable. The highlight is $1.50 oysters! Service was great and Betu was very attentive and friendly. Thanks we will be back!

Great food, awesome service!

Amazing lamb chops from them. Hands down some of the best food I ve had in Metro Vancouver. This was my second time in the restaurant and I was looking forward to trying the lamb chop again; it did not disappoint. Everything was very flavourful and presented playfully. The chicken was very well cooked and wasn t too dry. Overall very nice experience and atmosphere, and I would recommend this to anyone visiting to go try it out and experience it for themselves.

5 stars are not enough to express our amazing experiences in Hydra restaurant! We love food, and Im fan of seafood. Hydra provides a perfect combination menu of traditional meat and seafood with great wine selection from basic to high quality vintage wine selection. We started with oysters and calamari, that were tasting great. Halibut with grilled veggies was cooked to perfection, melting in my mouth. Chicken souvlaki was tender and perfectly marinated, served with tasty tzatziki. Chocolate mousee cake with ganache was light and not really sugary, as perfect for our taste buds! Upscale Service and attention to details is visible in every touch from the front door, seating area to restrooms ! Thank you to all assisting personnel and Chef in Hydra Estiatorio!

Really enjoyed the food at Hydra. We shared the all spread platter, grilled octopus and lamb chop family platter. Delicious food that was perfect for 4 people! It s set in a hotel with two floors (there s a spiral staircase to get up to the second floor). On the higher end for pricing and nice for a night out Vegetarian options: Moussaka, spreads

Awesome happy hour. $1.5 oysters. $6 wine. Dips and meatballs were also excellent

Wonderful happy hour today at Hydra. Wine and food delicious. We were very well cared for by Trevor! Must visit when in Vancouver!

Beautiful, high ceilings and natural light make for a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. Happy hour one of the best in the city. $1.50 oysters are fresh and well prepared. Other happy hour bites and drinks are reasonably priced and well made. Service is attentive, quick and well staffed. Love this place.

Loved my first visit here! The food, service and ambiance was incredible. Huge thanks to Stefan So - he was a delight and went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. Highly recommend the octopus and Saganaki. Cant wait to come back!

Amazing staff who accommodated our changing group size and reservation dates. The food was especially great. The lamb chops were made to perfection, one of the best lamb chops Ive had (and Ive had a lot). Not sure what they did with the potatoes, but these were the best potatoes my wife and I had as well. We saved our leftover and made breakfast with them. The room is very open and inviting, and just a great place to celebrate our families birthday and wedding anniversary together.

My partner and I had a wonderful experience. From Kiara greeting, Roman taking care of us, Vadim/Brittany/ Roy making us feel welcomed. Hydra is definitely a place to dine at. The Ceviche and Grilled octopus was excellent. The Lamb and Lobster tail was amazing. Thank you all to the Staff at Hydra last night.

Food was ok, flavours didnt pop out. Parking: Finding parking , is a pain, and then accessing it after hours. Be sure to know or find out which exits/entrances are accessable after hours to get to your car and exit the parking lots. Some parking lots will lock down at 8pm, until 6am the next morning.

We had two breakfast here while we stayed at hotel Exchange. Also, we enjoyed a dinner here. The food quality was exquisite! The extra delight was to be served by professional servers namely, Joanne and Mehmet. Beutiful people inside and out! I highly recommend this place and if youre staying at Exchange hotel, you may get 10% off.

This restaurant is stunning. I wasnt expecting it, either from the website or the hotels facade. We had a delightful lunch here. We started with the assorted dips, served with crudites, pitas, and the best pita chips Ive ever had. We couldnt pick a favorite, although the salmon one was certainly a standout. After all that dip, we just had a couple of other appetizers: tuna tartare and spanikopita. Both were excellent. The service was attentive and pleasant. Im looking forward to another visit to further explore the menu.

One of my go-to spots when I visit Vancouver. The staff are personable and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is fantastic.

Really love the interior, excellent food and service - Happy Hour oyster is a good deal, and the sea salt baked sea bass is bigger bang for the buck. Definitely recommend!!

In the highly competitive happy hour places in downtown, I was happy to have picked Hydra for my choice today. The overall experience from making reservation to arriving, and the nice chat with the restaurant manager was very relaxing. The food was really good, we filled up on oysters without breaking an arm for it.

Great food, great happy hour, great staff, thanks for the special birthday treatment as well! Little dark inside but super nice.

I went with my family to this establishment. Jesse, our waiter was amazing in terms of service and friendliness. The best steak I have had in a while. Totally recommend this for sure.

Really great

Comfortable, nicely appointed establishment in downtown Vancouver... Mediterranean-themed decor...food was serviceable, with plating the most memorable aspect of the meal. Some hits and some misses...the tarama looked amazing, but the addition of the dill was questionable, overpowering the rest of the flavours...

We really enjoyed Hydra. The food was great, the service was excellent. We shared a bunch of plates and had some cocktails and wine and enjoyed it all. The portions were more generous than we anticipated, so we were hard pressed to finish everything we ordered.

Really wonderful food!

Excellent happy hour menu.

Our server Trevor was wonderful. I brought my husband here for the first time and he loved it! We did date HH and are looking forward to a full date night to have dinner.Thanks again for the exemplary service and the tastiest dishes!

What a restaurant!! Elegant, sophisticated, very good service and the best food. Spectacular starters: Humus, Oysters, Octopus, Calamari. We chose the main course to share among four SOULVLAKI: a board with prawns, salmon, lamb, NY steal, organic chicken salad and baked potatoes SPECTACULAR!!!

Absolutely delicious!!!!

Happy hour is good and recommended, oysters and calamari are the top choices. Pass on the fries imo. Good wine selection and 25% off bottles.

an absolute find! without doubt the best happy hour in vancouver! best quality oysters for only $1.50 per shuck.. plus excellent wines for just $6. there are also really good greek style tapas. the service and ambience friendly but premium. loved the detail of playing audio explaining greek myths and legends in the bathrooms. i will be sure to recommend to absolutely everyone.

Hydra is a beautiful upscale Greek restaurant with a super happy hour. We went for discounted drinks and snacks on a Wednesday afternoon. It was not crowded when we arrived though it filled up after a couple hours. The beer was cold and delicious and the house wine was also nice. Super spreads, warm pita, and other Greek specialties were all great, but the standout was the oysters on the half shell. Simply wonderful! Attentive and professional service from Trevor made our outing all the more special. Not inexpensive, but great value. Highly recommend.

My first visit!!! I loved it here. A lot larger room than I expected. Really nice on all front. Loved the bar.

Yum!

Best Mediterranean restaurant in Vancouver

Very nice restaurant with excellent happy hour menu.

This is the best spot for a rainy day. Love the comfort of the chairs and really enjoy the food. Service is wonderful. Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free pita is delicious

Amazing food, Great Ambience and Lovely staff. I came here for my birthday and was treated to a great time. We ordered the Grilled Octopus and Lobster Pasta and everything tasted better than expected, the flavor profile was phenomenal. Dessert was on the house for my birthday, I got the icecream and Baklava and it was soo good, sweet but not too sweet and slightly nutty. It came with a candle and had Happy Birthday written on the plate. It was an absolutely amazing time and I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to everyone I know. Parking: Its downtown street parking so it can be quite difficult to find a spot depending on the time of day

The oysters are fresh and good price during happy hours. However, the size of premium oysters were not quite the same. Some were very small, even smaller than regular ones. The lamb keftedes were tasty and savory. If you want to have small bites, I would recommend this dish.

Great food, great service and great vibe!

The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. Highly recommend for a memorable meal!

Great spot with great menu for individual courses or to eat family style which is recommended. The grilled snapper and lamb meatballs are a must.

Lovely restaurant, gorgeous decor. Great service. Four of us went and we were all very pleased with our choices. Mainly Greek type food choices. Some items seem quite pricey, though.

Amazing food, sevice could be better

A must in Vancouver! Very good food and unique experience! Chris and Chris....Thank you!

Lovely interior with the upstairs dining area less frantic and loud than the happy hours holdover crowd downstairs. Servers were knowledgeable and welcoming but disappeared for long stretches of time, however the dining room manager checked in periodically to ensure all was well. Smoked salmon spread was very good as was the light texture of the pita. Shrimp saganaki was delicious though a bit heavy, shrimp were perfectly cooked, seasoned well with great texture. Beet salad was good, but overpowered by kale and some beets were not cooked sufficiently. 3 double-cut, frenched lamb chops, while cooked perfectly, were tough and tasted overly gamey. Large portions so easy to share, but misses with the entrees gives me pause, particularly at the high price points.

Fabulous. Best Greek food Ive ever eaten. The three dips with pita, dips hummus, tsasiki, eggplant..all excellent. Lamb keftedes with an amazing tomato sauce, then the souvlaki platter which had salmon, prawns, beef and chicken (served with Greek potatoes and salad), all were very well spiced but not overpowering. Dessert was baklava with pistachio ice cream. Plating and service were spectacular. Restaurant was full but not noisy. Atmosphere was upscale but not stiff or pretentious. Was warm and inviting. Well be back. And already thinking of who were bringing with us.

Great dinner at Hydra, our server Keegan was exceptional and made it a very memorable experience for our group

Been here twice for their lunch specials and every time was really happy with the quality of food. However, it seems like that the servers behaviour changes based on what the table orders which is not pleasant at all. Food

Loved the location

Chic restaurant for special occasions as well as an exquisite night out. Friendly staff, elegant vibes, luxurious ambiance, attentive & well-versed menu which results in good food! Food : 5/5

Absolutely amazing. Top notch food, authentic greek cuisine. The service from Trevor was tremendous.

good service 1 dollar for oyster during happy hour I love the environment espresso with ice cream are delicious Parking: p6 and p7 are the parking lot for hotel pay 15 dollar u can park whole day just remember to pay at front desk

Highly recommend! Everything was exceptional from the food to the customer service. Definitely the dining highlight on my recent trip to Vancouver.

Good food and good variety of wine Fish dishes are especially great

The oysters were small and did not taste fresh. The spreads were nice and the lamb meatballs decent. Calamari came cold and flavour/texture was also disappointing. Service was okay but very in your face / someone new asking us how things were every 5 mins. Cocktails were way too sweet and the vibe and food experience entirely was not worth the trip or the price. More of a corporate business vibe which is fine if thats what you are going for. Would not recommend to anyone - there are way better restaurants in Vancouver.

A little pricey, but the food is really good. FYI, the souvlakis do come with sides even though though the menu doesnt specify, but taking home leftovers is no big deal.

Excellent Restaurant with respect to quality of food and service. Management was fantastic and the restaurant interior is spacious and clean. Food

I felt happy after eating lobster pasta and oysters at a great seafood restaurant.

My second time coming here for Happy Hour and another great experience ! One of the best oyster deals in town, good drinks and small plates on Happy hour menu. Ambiance and service are also amazing!

Service was good so as food. They are attentive and good with bringing what you need quick. Happy hour menus is really good with lots of options. Cute lace to chill with family and friends for sure. I would go back again. Thank you.

Hydra Estiatorio, Vancouver. Saw an ad and decided k was going to have a taste. Had the following from the starters menu: - Grilled octopus with capers and - Garlic prawns saganaki on a bed of ouzo/feta/spinach and served with pita bread. Libations: Pomegranate Paloma

Ambience was good but the server did not pay any attention to us. Im guessing because he knew he was getting an automatic gratuity of 18% he did not see the need to put in any effort to serving us. We waited for like 20 minutes to get him to come each time to ask for the bill, to ask questions, place orders etc it was quite frustrating trying to get someone, anyone to look our way. I booked Hydra for my birthday and the birthday cake I was served was very nice and much appreciated. The food was also good. This was not the best experience especially for the price point.

Came by in a party of four several weeks ago and really loved the look and feel of this restaurant. It was a Saturday evening and noticeably busy and loud, but the service was good. We had a good spread with the highlights being the lamb chops, souvlaki and Atlantic lobster pasta. That lamb was so tender, juicy and grilled to perfection. The lobster s herbed cherry tomato and white wine sauce was so rich and possibly the best I ve had in a pasta - I d definitely recommend that dish - hopefully it would be made in the same style. We finished with the ice cream & baklava , which turned out way better than advertised. The menu description does not do it justice . It was delicious. All in all, great spot for social gathering in an upscale setting as the room gets very lively.

We went in for HH for my boyfriend s birthday. Our server (Trevor) was friendly and efficient. The food was tasty and the oysters were fresh.

Five stars for sure. Hydra is our first choice for birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Service is good and the food is phenomenal. Today we had the calamari appetizer, salt-baked sea bass, roasted potatoes with feta cheese, and grilled vegetables. The olive oil chocolate cake was for dessert. I got the feature cocktail for $8 and wasn t expecting it to be as good as it was. Definitely recommend.

This is a hidden little gem of a first-class restaurant. It doesnt look like much from the outside but oh my goodness, the inside is divine. The staff are fantastic and attentive without being overbearing. The food is delicious, with big, filling servings. The drinks are great. The ambiance is outstanding! Happy hour prices are to die for and staff never once acted on edge about seating a group of POC women. 10/10, truly a class act! Ill be back again!

My partner and I were visiting Vancouver from the UK and stayed in the hotel attached to this lovely restaurant. We had breakfast here every morning and dinner a couple of times as well. The food was delicious, consistent and the service excellent. Shoutout to Joanna (I think!) and Thomas who were both fantastic on the morning breakfast service. Extra thanks to Joanna who suggested we visit Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver (which we did) - we wouldnt have spotted this ourselves and it made for a lovely afternoon.

Beautifully decorated Greek seafood restaurant with superior service and delectable menu. We booked for my husband s birthday, and a friend s birthday. Trevor was an excellent host with great suggestions and attentive service. We were treated to a selection of complimentary birthday dessert samples at the end of our beautiful dinner

Loved the happy hour experience! Oysters were delish.

Amazing everything, loved the happy hour Our server Lily was beyond delightful, amazing service and loved her demeanor. Will come back as long as shes working! Food : 5/5

I ve been here a few times for lunch and always have a great experience. The most recent time I went was for their happy hour, and had a server named Lily who was so nice! Very attentive but also not overbearing. Will definitely be going for happy hour there again

Good food and good service.

Outstanding food! So delicious and flavorful. Service was excellent. Beautiful restaurant, however we found it overly noisy with the loud music and general ambient noise

Best place for happy hour. Oysters are delicious . We enjoyed all the food that we ordered. And service was great! Will be comjng back for sure and would highly recommend this place!

I love oysters and lamb chops :)

Upscale Mediterranean restaurant in Vancouver. Excellent staff and wine list. Walked in with no reservation (although one is recommended) and sat at the bar. Food arrived in a timely fashion was presented well and tasted great! Will definitely be back for dinner

We organized a dinner for an event and all of our guests loved the food! The staff were great to communicate with and Nicole was a wonderful server.

Amazing happy hour and most delicious calamari I ve ever had!

I had an unpleasant experience at this restaurant on April 2 for lunch. The server was unwelcome and rude. Hydra had put a big sign outside on Howe Street. They had a promotion daily lunch special for $12. However, when I asked the server what s the lunch special, right away he gave an unprofessional reply burger . It was lack of hospitality already. And I asked him is there any side dish comes together. The server response very rude saying: the burger is only $12 and doesn t come with anything! This is an awful attitude in a hotel restaurant!! I feel so I unrespected and unwelcome. Well, is a $12 daily lunch special is too cheap? We left in less than an hour at 12:53pm from table 23. Don t want to stay longer. The bill was printed by manager Chris B, Clerk #001616.

Beautiful spot for Greek cuisine. Also family style menu for sharing in groups.

Excellent Greek restaurant Impeccable attention Abundant portions

All I can is WOW! What a beautiful restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was incredible. Thank you Roman for being such an attentive and accommodating waiter to our tables allergies and requests. You made the experience that much better! Highly recommend & ask for Roman!

This was my second time at Hydra. I had an amazing experience here with my friends. Our server was Roman, he was great and so helpful with my dietary restrictions. This place is 10/10 food and service. Roman was very kind and knowledgeable. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Everything was great. The ambience, the service and of course the food. The tuna was brilliantly prepared. A noble Greek.

Great place for date night.

cannot beat 1.50 oysters!

We had a lovely evening with exceptional service and attention to detail both Chris and Nicole provided attentive, personal and thoughtful service. The food was excellent in taste, freshness, and bold flavors. A beautiful dining experience.

We had a fabulous time! Food was excellent and some good happy hour items. Trevor was very attentive but laid back at the same time. Get the octopus!

Absolutely fantastic! The leg of lamb platter was amazing, all of the staff were super friendly and Herbert was an excellent server. Would recommend without question!

My friend introduced me to Hydra. We ate & drank our way through the happy hour menu & nothing disappointed. Absolute gem. $1.50 oysters & spectacular saganaki. $6 wine. An absolute must

I went for happy hour, but they ran out of the local oysters and only had premium oysters so I paid full price for those - I got 6. From the Happy Hour menu, I could get the cocktail, the lamb meat balls and the calamari. Then I got affogato as dessert. All the food was super good! I would absolutely go back. The staff is really friendly and attentive too, which is nice! The server came often to check in and refill water.