MERAKI Greek Taverna
17/56 Smith St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
ClosedToday 11:30 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A much-loved Greek taverna in central Darwin, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 18:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
- FridayToday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 18:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Meraki Greek Taverna sits on Smith Street in the heart of Darwin City, bringing the warmth and generosity of Greek dining to the Top End. A much-loved taverna in a central location, it's become a popular spot for the kind of festive, share-the-table experience that Greek food does so well — vibrant, welcoming and convivial.
The appeal is that combination of authentic, generous Greek cooking and a lively, sociable atmosphere right in the city centre, ideal for a group dinner, a celebration or a relaxed night out. In Darwin's dining scene, a genuinely good Greek taverna has carved out a strong following with its flavour and its hospitality.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular central restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or settling in for a leisurely Greek feast.
Good to know
- Located in the Darwin City shopping precinct on Smith Street
- Consistently rated 4.8 stars across 674 reviews
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 674 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 91
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 86
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MERAKI Greek Taverna located?+
MERAKI Greek Taverna is located at 17/56 Smith Street, Darwin City, NT 0800, in the heart of Darwin CBD.
What is the rating for MERAKI Greek Taverna?+
MERAKI Greek Taverna has a 4.8-star Google rating based on 674 customer reviews.
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