Overview
Taverna Opa, at Pointe Orlando on International Drive, is the area's big, boisterous Greek taverna — authentic food served with a side of full-on party. Expect belly dancing, napkin-throwing, table-top dancing and free-flowing ouzo alongside genuinely good Greek cooking. It is a meal and a night out rolled into one.
Cuisine, atmosphere and best dishes
Cuisine: Greek. Atmosphere: loud, festive and high-energy — among the liveliest rooms on I-Drive. Best menu items: shareable mezze (hummus, spanakopita, dolmades), grilled lamb and seafood, and the flaming saganaki cheese. Order family-style and lean into the experience; the dancing and music build through the evening.
Price, who it suits and family rating
Price: $$ (mid-range). Family rating: 4/5 — families and especially groups have a blast, and kids enjoy the spectacle, but it is loud and energetic rather than a calm meal. It is one of the best group and celebration dinners on the strip.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Hugely fun, high-energy atmosphere.
- Authentic, shareable Greek food.
- Brilliant for groups and celebrations.
- Central Pointe Orlando location.
Cons:
- Very loud — not for a quiet dinner.
- The party vibe is not for everyone.
- Busy and boisterous at weekends.
Our recommendation
Orlando Compass recommendation: bring a group, order mezze and grills for the table, and embrace the dancing — it is our pick for the most fun group dinner on I-Drive. If you want the energy without the Greek theme, Cuba Libre brings a similar party with a Cuban accent.
