Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean

Name: Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean
Address: 475 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 2B3
Telephone: (604) 416-0880
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

365 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mediterranean

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Neighbourhood
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

Popular dishes

Forno Flatbread$9.00
olive oil / fresh oregano
Hydra Special$18.00
paper thin fried zucchini / eggplant / tzatziki
Village Platter$16.00
fresh pita / marinated olives / feta / fire-roasted tomato
Grilled Shrimp$19.00
fresh fire-grilled shrimp / infused with ouzo
Sagnaki$17.00
cheese saganaki / lemon
Grilled Octopus$21.00
lemon / oregano olive oil / fava bean purée

Spreads

$10 each; served with pita bread; add crudité $3

Melitzana
Tarama
Tzatziki
Hummus

Spreads Platter

All Spreads$30.00

Hydra Platters - Family Style

Choose from today's fresh selection of seafood from the Aegean & Salish Seas and world's oceans, on display at the Raw Bar. Served with greek fried potatoes, and sautéed greens. Choice between: Whole Fish in Sea Salt or Grilled Whole Fish

Whole Fish in Sea Salt
cooked in the oven with herbs
- MP
Grilled Whole Fish
with olive oil & lemon sauce
- MP
Whole Forno Roasted Chicken$48.00
marinated with herbs & lemon
Forno Roasted Whole Leg of Lamb$89.00
marinated with oregano and lemon / carved in the kitchen and served with natural drippings

Salads

Add chicken or salmon to any salad $10

Tomato Salad$17.00
vine-ripened tomatoes / feta
Green Salad$13.00
hearts of romaine / scallions / dill hydra dressing
Organic Heirloom Beets$14.00
heirloom leafy beets / red-wine vinegar / extra virgin olive oil
The Big Salad$15.00
local greens / feta / chick peas / tomato / cucumber / olives / lemon tahini vinaigrette

For the Table

Grilled Vegetables$15.00
fresh peppers / onion / eggplant / zucchini / haloumi / hydra vinaigrette
Hydra Patates$10.00
oven-roasted oregano / lemon
Spanakopita$10.00
traditional filo pies with spinach / feta / dill
Brussels Sprouts$9.00
roasted brussels sprouts with bacon & lemon

From the Ocean

Served with oven fried potatoes & fire roasted vegetables

Pacific Salmon$34.00
pan roasted / dill / lemon sauce
Ahi Tuna$36.00
seared ahi tuna / caper berries / fennel cream

From the Old Country

Moussaka$26.00
traditional baked casserole of spiced lamb & beef / eggplant / potato & yogurt béchamel

From the Land

Served with oven fried potatoes & fire roasted vegetables

The Burger$20.00
chicken breast / artichoke-arugula slaw / red pepper spread / yam fries
Lamb Chops$38.00
broiled fresh spring lamb rib chops / aged vinegar drizzle
Beef Tenderloin$42.00
char-grilled / braised garlic sauce
Grilled Angus New York Steak Souvlaki$36.00
marinated in olive oil / garlic / peppers / herbs
Grilled Organic Chicken Souvlaki$29.00
marinated in olive oil / garlic / peppers / herbs

Day Trader's Lunch Break

$10. Limited quantities

Monday - Seafood Paella
Tuesday - Frittata
Wednesday - Spanakopita
Thursday - Baked Pasta
Friday - Psari & Potatoes

What 365 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

365 Reviews

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AngelicaHJ
Manitoba
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I cannot wait to return! The food was wonderful and the service above and beyond. I would definitely recommend to family and friends. Delicious!
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SueM56
Berkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
A great venue with a wonderful choice of food. Wine service was very informative. You must book it was very busy.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience3
We went for the buck a shuck oysters. They were great but they only allow you to order 12 at a time for the entire table. I made a reservation through open table and when I arrived the hostess said she didn’t have my reservation. I showed her and she still had to create a new one and acted as if there was a chance we wouldn’t get a seat which was pretty disappointing. When we sat down at our table the hostess asked if 1.5 hrs would be long enough for us. This turned me off a bit and took away from the overall experience. I then felt rushed as the waitress handed us our bills without us even asking for them as a signal to hurry up. We ordered some breads with dips, oysters, brussel sprouts and the tomato and feta salad. I would never order the tomato and feta salad again as it was something I could easily make at home and they gave you a small piece of feta and the tomatoes were a bit mushy. I would return for oysters again as this is one of the only places to get them for a buck each during happy hour.
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GeorgiaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and the food and drinks were fantastic.
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FergusF
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Wife’s birthday, not what we expected. Food was Lukewarm when it arrived at table. I mentioned to waiter it was my wife’s birthday and he surprised us with a small plate of chocolate cake and a candle. Later when we got the bill there was a $14 charge for the surprise cake which we never ordered. My wife doesn’t even eat chocolate. I ate half to take the bad look off the situation. Wife wanted to complain but I thought what’s the point. Anyways that’s our Hydra experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We loved the tiger prawn saganaki and cheese Saganaki, and we will definitely come back for that. Overall we had great a experience and made our special day even better.
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GabrielG
Cancun
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Muy buena comida. Las costillas de cordero muy buenas y el servicio muy bueno
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at this restaurant. Loved it. Service and food both excellent.
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JHart
Indiana
157 reviews
vip
5.0
157 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A very nice menu and great service, thank you so very much!
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SallyM
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here many times and have always enjoyed it. Oysters are incredibly fresh and awesome. Thanks for a great time.
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HarryC
Vancouver
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was delicious as always. I've been at Hydra many times but this time the service was very slow. I brought my friend who is a wheelchair user for his birthday lunch. It was his third birthday celebration at Hydra. He also noticed that the service was very slow and his birthday dessert which server had told him would be on the house but he charged for it. We didn't make any issue. We paid the bill and left.
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Dayton
Cincinnati
224 reviews
vip
4.0
224 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Party of two promptly seated upon arrival. Eggplant appetizer & grilled vegetable platter were good. Entrees were excellent (Halibut & lamb chops).. smallish pours on wines but otherwise a great meal. Food + drinks + tip $160.
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KellyG
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
It was not a very welcoming experience to be told twice before I even had my napkin on my lap by two different people what time we were expected to vacate the table for the next reservation. Kind of just soured the experience. We won’t be back.
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Josh
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, happy hour menu is wonderful for choice, price and you a good size. Mix with an early dinner ;)
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NicoleC
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really great experience. Food and service were above expectations and their Happy Hour deals are worth an early dinner!
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danno59
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The leg of lamb was superb. I do think the sides that came with it could have been larger considering the size of the roast. The "seafood tower" is definitely not worth the price. Very small for the price. But the lamb was so good it still deserves a high rating in my opinion.
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Mpark
Vancouver
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Lamb chop was the best lamb chop I’ve ever had. Seafood tower with Mediterranean twist was interesting. Service was ok. Bit slow on quality check after serving. If I go back, it’s purely for lamb chops.
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Fantastic
Toronto
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous service and great food. Definitely coming back when I’m town
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
They are still a newer restaurant so I understand that there are still things that they are sorting out, but it was not a great experience. Food was okay to bland, and for the most part it was not worth the price. The crab filled lobster risotto was good, however. It took a few minutes after being seated to even be given our menus. Right after our meal, our server asked us to review the restaurant and provided a QR code, which was pretty unusual for a high end restaurant. Ultimately, the food looks better in photos than it tastes, but the service was nice and polite, albeit slow. Again, a newer restaurant, so some slack should be given!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great venue! Loved the lamb meatballs. Waiter was very attentive
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Champ
Dallas
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service only exceeded by the most amazing, fresh Greek fish preparations. An experience we would travel back to Vancouver for!!
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AmandaG
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food. Had grilled fish and happy hour buck shuck oysters. Would dine here again.
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LisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy shareable cocktails. Beautiful atmosphere. Delicious food. Very classy.
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merry
New York Area
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fulfilled every promise!! Great happy hour deals. Delicious food. Service was excellent. This is a must restaurant to eat at!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great food in an amazing location. Staff attentive and food authentic and delicious.
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Richard
San Francisco
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall excellent experience at Hydra. The atmosphere, food and service were all well above par. The only negative was the demeanor of the hostess. Definitely worth your consideration when dining in Vancouver.
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NormanM
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We chose this restaurant because of reviews and the outstanding menu. Add to that our pleasant surprise to have the ‘happy hour’ menu presented to us. An absolute gem of a place! Service is impeccable.
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RussD
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was well prepared and tasted delicious. Great service and ambience as well.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good experience aaaaaaaaassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
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Dvarr
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent value and excellent food. We sat on street level since upstairs sounded loud. Herbert made great recommendations and Diana served our salt baked sea bass. Delish. Happy hour great deal.
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black
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service but music was kinda loud
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Sorgio
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
I made a reservation over a month in advance and requested a window table. Our reservation was for 630 and then they said that we would have to wait 15 to 20 minutes. Or they offered us a table in a back corner next to the kitchen door which was open the entire time I said I told them that is not acceptable so then they put us in another table for four on a side wall.
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HauteCuisine
Dallas
1008 reviews
vip
5.0
1008 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service, and ambience were all fantastic. The services provided by the professional management and staff are the main reasons that we keep coming back. The old world elegance is a rare thing, and we value their focus to make sure that everything about the dining experience is excellent. I highly recomend this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere Service was professional and perfect Price was good Food was amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance, one of the best happy hours in the city.
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SharlineG
Vancouver
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quite possibly one of my fav places. Food, service and cocktails superb!
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Redd
Vancouver
172 reviews
vip
5.0
172 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very much enjoyed the well presented oysters, along with the halibut special as recommended by the server..
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OpenTable Diner
Edmonton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great ambiance and decor, food was spot on when it came to all the Greek classics. Value slightly pricy but worth it for all the Greek goodies.
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elle
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time at Hydra. The food exceeded our expectations! Everything was priced very reasonably, happy hour menu had a great selection of food and drinks. Our server Roman was very attentive and fun. He explained the menu very well, and made us feel very comfortable as it was our first time at the restaurant. We are excited to come back and share this experience with our friends.
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LW14
Toronto
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Overall amazing experience! The food is fantastic and the restaurant itself is stunning. Highly recommend!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean

475 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2B3

Additional information

Cross Street
Pender
Neighbourhood
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
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

Lamb Chops

Oysters

Grilled Vegetables

The Raw Bar

Oysters

Salmon Tartare$17.00

Ahi Tuna$19.00

Ceviche$22.00

Hydra Favorites

Forno Flatbread$9.00

Hydra Special$18.00

Village Platter$16.00

Grilled Shrimp$19.00

Sagnaki$17.00

Grilled Octopus$21.00

Spreads

Melitzana

Tarama

Tzatziki

Hummus

Spreads Platter

All Spreads$30.00

Hydra Platters - Family Style

Whole Fish in Sea Salt

Grilled Whole Fish

Whole Forno Roasted Chicken$48.00

Forno Roasted Whole Leg of Lamb$89.00

Salads

Tomato Salad$17.00

Green Salad$13.00

Organic Heirloom Beets$14.00

The Big Salad$15.00

For the Table

Grilled Vegetables$15.00

Hydra Patates$10.00

Spanakopita$10.00

Brussels Sprouts$9.00

From the Ocean

Pacific Salmon$34.00

Ahi Tuna$36.00

From the Old Country

Moussaka$26.00

From the Land

The Burger$20.00

Lamb Chops$38.00

Beef Tenderloin$42.00

Grilled Angus New York Steak Souvlaki$36.00

Grilled Organic Chicken Souvlaki$29.00

Day Trader's Lunch Break

Monday - Seafood Paella

Tuesday - Frittata

Wednesday - Spanakopita

Thursday - Baked Pasta

Friday - Psari & Potatoes

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean restaurant rated?

Is Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information