The salty nun, which closed earlier this year | salty nun

A taste of Greece is coming to the Grand Central District this November as a bold new Mediterranean concept will open in the space formerly occupied by the Salty Nun.

With a vision rooted in Greek heritage and hospitality, Konstantinos “Dinos” Chilias, alongside business partner Daniel Marina, is transforming the former LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant at 2501 Central Avenue into Mythos Greek Bistro, a restaurant that they hope will capture the flavor and vibrancy of the Aegean Sea.

“St. Pete is missing an authentic Greek restaurant,” Chef Dinos, a native of Greece and long-time Tampa Bay restaurateur, said in a conversation with St. Pete Rising. “I’ve waited many years for the right opportunity for me, and this is it, right on Central Avenue.”

Chef Dinos brings over two decades of culinary experience to the project. He is best known for La Creperia Cafe in Ybor City and previously operated the Crepeway Caffe in the EDGE District of St. Pete.

work is well underway for mythos greek bistro | st. pete rising

Dinos is renovating the property to reflect Greek architectural influences.

The design will incorporate blue and white tones reminiscent of traditional buildings found in Santorini and Mykonos, featuring whitewashed walls, blue shutters, and rounded rooftops.

An epoxy floor with gold flecks will replace the artificial turf on the patio and continue into a matching bar, giving the 3,000-square-foot space a clean, modern upgrade.

“We want to give it a fresh look and make it a fun environment for everybody,” Marina said.

Mythos will initially open for dinner and late-night service, offering a menu of traditional Greek dishes and classic appetizers, many made with ingredients sourced directly from Greece.

Diners can expect a large selection of appetizers, including spicy feta cheese, calamari, and stuffed grape leaves (rolled with a mix of meat and rice).

The patio turf will be replaced by an epoxy flooring with hues of blue and gold flakes | st. pete rising

Main plates will include traditional Greek dishes such as lamb chops, pastitsio (a baked dish referred to as “Greek lasagna”), salmon, and the quintessential Greek Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, feta cheese, and dressed with olive oil.

Mythos will also feature house made baklava, a traditional Greek dessert made with layers of filo pastry, chopped nuts, and honey or syrup, as well as spanakopita, a savory pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs baked in crisp, flaky phyllo dough.

“We want to offer something truly authentic, not just the food, but the whole experience,” Chef Dinos said. “People won’t have to leave St. Pete to go to Greece.”

Mythos will also offer Greek-imported wines and beers.

mythose greek bostro will have a blue-and-white color scheme | st. pete rising

In addition to dinner, a late-night menu will offer popular Greek street foods such as gyros and bifteki, a grilled Greek-style beef patty often described as a cross between a burger and a meatball.

After the initial opening, Mythos’ limited menu will expand, and a lunch and brunch service may be added.

Live Greek music, hookah, and other entertainment will be offered on select nights.

Mythos will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, the bar and restaurant will be open until 2 a.m.

Be sure to follow Mythos Greek Bistro on Instagram for the updates on a grand opening, new food and drink offerings, and events.