Vrina Mezze Bar

Vrina Mezze Bar brings Greek and broader Mediterranean dining to the waterfront at Kawana Waters, with a relaxed approach built around sharing food and spending time together. The kitchen focuses on locally sourced produce, prepared simply to let the ingredients and traditional flavours come through. The venue’s mezze style suits a leisurely lunch, an afternoon drink or a dinner shared across the table, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, drinks, takeaway and seasonal set menus available for group dining.

The website’s customer reviews point to a menu that includes mezze and tapas-style dishes, gourmet pizzas and breakfast favourites. Reviewers specifically mention the calamari and mince cigars, while breakfast feedback highlights poached eggs on sourdough, eggs benedict and a generously sized big breakfast. The drinks offering is also a central part of the experience, with cocktails, sunset drinks and live music promoted for evenings by the water. These details make Vrina a flexible choice for a casual meal, a catch-up or a longer occasion built around shared plates.

The setting is one of the venue’s strongest features. Vrina overlooks the Kawana Island waters, with coastal-inspired interiors, indoor and outdoor seating, an alfresco terrace and a private dining room. The restaurant describes a gentle ocean breeze and waterfront outlook, while customer reviews mention sunset views, a comfortable atmosphere and music that complements rather than dominates the room. It is a polished but casual space for a date, a meal with visitors or drinks that turn into dinner. The website also notes that furry companions are welcome, according to customer feedback.

Vrina’s name comes from a small village near Olympia, the historic site associated with the first Olympic Games. The venue presents itself as a tribute to the owner’s Greek heritage and family story, including a father who arrived in Australia after jumping ship in Gladstone in the early 1950s. That sense of home is reflected in the restaurant’s aim to make guests feel welcome in a family kitchen. For celebrations, the blush-toned private dining room can host groups of 20 to 40, with seasonal set menus designed for sharing. Birthdays, engagements, work events, baby showers and gatherings with friends or family are all supported through the group-booking process.