Chef Nikol Zarbalas – the chef and restaurateur behind Hellenic restaurant in Coral Springs – is redefining Greek and Mediterranean-inspired dining with a restaurant built on heritage, heart, and 100% house-made, from-scratch cooking. Following a successful soft opening in early January 2026, Zarbalas and her tight-knit staff (some of whom are her own children) are preparing for the official grand opening later this month, which will include the introduction of a full bar program. “We started small by design, focusing on our flavors and execution so that when we officially opened with all the bells and whistles, we’d be ready,” says Zarbalas in a statement. “Hellenic can now be everything we want it to be, a restaurant that delivers as much substance as it does soul and never lets up when it comes to making its guests feel at home.”
For those in the know, Hellenic has been a hotspot since it first arrived on the scene in a much smaller incarnation and space in 2019, where it quickly built a loyal following and earned recognition. So much so, it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,and Chef Zarbalas herself appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games, further solidifying her reputation for bold flavors and dynamic culinary talent. The growing national spotlight only deepened guests’ curiosity about the flavors coming out of Zarbalas’ kitchen. Now located in a more spacious footprint at 10436 West Atlantic Boulevard in Coral Springs, both loyal fans and the uninitiated have space to stretch out and enjoy the big flavors and soulful cookery Zabalas is known for.
Hellenic’s menu celebrates traditional Greek flavors interpreted through Chef Zarbalas’ modern lens. The menu is expansive, overflowing with temptations that can be ordered any number of ways; as shareables for grazing or as à la carte main plates for a more traditional dining experience. Regardless of how you order, here as some signature selections across multiple categories that should not be missed: Greek Heat Wings – fried crispy and tossed in a spicy house sauce (appetizer); a Greek Quesadilla with pita, mozzarella, diced tomatoes, pickled onions, a choice of protein and special Hellenic sauce and as seen on the Food Network, and the Greek Dip – braised lamb, caramelized onion and cheese on crusty French bread with a sidecar of au jus (handhelds); Kataifi Fried Shrimp –shrimp wrapped in kataifi (shredded phyllo), served atop cheesy Greek-style grits (trahana) and finished with a jalapeno simple syrup and fresh herbs; Moussaka and Smothered Chicken – charbroiled chicken breast served over rice with sauteed vegetables and dressed with a feta cream sauce (entrees)…