Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean

4.7

533 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Charming

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Named after the beautiful Greek island in the Aegean Sea, Hydra offers Vancouver’s freshest selections from the sea and local farms. Traditional dishes brought to you with perfect execution at Hydra Estiatorio.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 416-0880
Website
http://hydravancouver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Culinary Director: Mark Greenfield
Private party facilities
Our Beautiful Cabana offers a light and airy socially distant private dining room for larger groups

Location
475 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B3
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Pender
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver
Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean offers a "superb Greek food" experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Visitors praise its "beautifully presented, freshly sourced" dishes and "lovely atmosphere." It's ideal for special occasions or business lunches, with standout menu items like saganaki and octopus. However, some find the ambiance noisy and dishes pricey.

533 Reviews

C
Carmen
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The waitress was impatient when we still need time to order. The manager was nice and helpful, giving us suggestions on the choices. The oyster was fine and fresh. The octopus was great! The salmon was very soft.
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Mandy
VIP
Toronto
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
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!
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Lisa
VIP
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. The crispy prawns were amazing.
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Kirsten
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious family style lunch with great service! Initially quite loud and busy but we outlasted the other tables and it became more quiet.
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William
Vancouver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hydra is one of my 3 favourite restaurants in Vancouver. It never disappoints. This time we had the Hydra platter with lamb chops... perfectly done (medium, as the chef recommends) and deliciously spiced, as were the veggies. There were enough chops to take some home. We have had the chicken platter (also large portions), and next time we are looking forward to the Souvlaki platter which looks so good! Great service too.
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Kimberly
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with fantastic service and delicious food.
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Rob
Vancouver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Usually a good experience but today was not. Table service was friendly but very poor and slow. Service time to order was slow, wine delivery was forgotten completely, first course was delivered after seated for 1 hour. After 1.5 hours we had only first course and wine served and we asked for the food ordered to go. Server acknowledged and dropped only 15% off the bill. After 2 hours spent, an important business meeting ended in embarrassment and we left hungry with lunch in a bag. Very disappointed.
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Philip
VIP
Vancouver
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and friendly staff and great consistent quality of food as usual.
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Cynthia
Vancouver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed lunch menu and friendly service rendered. Food was delicious and cooked well. Restaurant setting and ambience was nice too.
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Philip
VIP
Vancouver
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and exceptional food as usual. Hydra has consistently kept the quality of its menu items. It was busy place when we visited and attention to service was maintained.
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FAQs

Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 416-0880.

Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean is rated 4.7 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean

475 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B3

Additional information

Cross street
Pender
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Culinary Director: Mark Greenfield
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://hydravancouver.com/
Phone number
(604) 416-0880
Private party facilities
Our Beautiful Cabana offers a light and airy socially distant private dining room for larger groups

Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean restaurant rated?

Is Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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