Souvlaki Time
50 Thorne Street, Carina QLD
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Order
Lamb gyros wrap or plate, Indokaridopita cake
Pay
Around $50 for two plus drinks
Consider
The platter for two ($69) if you’re hungry!
Wear
Bowls club casual
Reserve
It gets busy so book ahead via Instagram DM or phone 07 3397 8350
Thursday to Saturday 11am to 8pm
Sunday 11am to 3pm
Travel
Car – free onsite carpark
full REVIEW
Originally posted 16 February 2026 on Instagram
Souvlaki Time has only been open a couple of weeks, but the buzz is already building – and for good reason. Taking over the Belmont Bowls Club site after the departure of local banh mi favourite Mr Bill’s was never going to be a quiet move. Yet somehow, it feels like they’ve slipped in seamlessly, as though they’ve always been there.
I dropped by for lunch yesterday and managed to snag the last free table (bookings are definitely a smart idea). The vibe leans into that classic bowls club energy: relaxed, family-friendly and genuinely welcoming. You order food at the counter to the left, drinks at the main bar, then settle in while Greek music hums in the background. It was lovely to see long tables filled with families sharing plates and lingering over an easy afternoon together.
If the faces behind the counter seem familiar, that’s because the team started the well-loved Costa’s in Capalaba. The menu is concise and confident: gyros and souvlaki available as wraps or plates, plus a handful of sides and desserts.
My brother Chris went for the mixed lamb and chicken gyros wrap ($17), while I opted for the mixed plate ($26). We added a slice of Indokaridopita ($6) to share.
Portions were generous and satisfying: chunky, well-seasoned meat, golden chips, and a crisp green salad to round it out. We both agreed the lamb was the standout – next time, it’ll be lamb all the way. There’s also a $69 platter designed for two, but arrive hungry for that one!
The real sleeper hit for me was the Indokaridopita – my first taste of this Greek coconut cake soaked in zesty honey syrup. Think ultra-moist, almost tres leches-style texture, beautifully fragrant and not overly sweet. I loved it enough to grab an extra slice for later. A thoughtful finishing touch came in the form of complimentary rockmelon and watermelon slices; a nostalgic nod that instantly took me back to those orange wedges at the end of a Chinese banquet.
Beneath the buzz, Souvlaki Time feels like a place built for community; somewhere you bring the family, loosen up, share a feast and maybe linger over a couple of beers. Warm, generous and already drawing the east-side crowd, it’s off to a strong start.
Huge congratulations to the team – I’ll absolutely be back!
Visit their website: Souvlaki Time