A novel vision for food, fun and flavour
You don’t need to look far to find parallels between the ancient Greek epic poem and the origin of our restaurant concept. While Odysseus’ journey may have been sprinkled with gods and mythical creatures, his ingenuity and persistence were the characteristics he’s most remembered for. Our collective journey to now has equally been paved with challenges and great lessons, though fewer mythical creatures...
With decades of experience to draw upon, we have curated a casual fine dining experience unlike any other – a journey in its own right.
From the freshness of our flavoursome, locally sourced produce to the knowledgeable, welcoming service you receive, you’ll be transported away on an epic adventure every time you visit.
Our Story
For more than a decade, owners Scott Thompson and Jason England have shared a commitment to excellent service, memorable food and persistent forward momentum.
Having forged the bond that the chaos of kitchen life brings they realised their ultimate vision… the collaborative venture: Odyssey Bistro.
So much more than a ‘place of work’, Odyssey represents a place for ideas to flourish, the answer to an industry widely known for its gruelling conditions, a solid landing place for passionate fellow foodies to hone their craft.
With an emphasis on sustainable practices and low-waste food prep, Odyssey has an eye on the future, and a knack for showcasing each product at its best.
“Odyssey is a big reflection of ourselves and what we value. For us collectively, it’s taking everything we’ve experienced and what we value the most as customers and putting our own spin on it.”
Scott Thompson (Manager and Co-Owner, Odyssey Bistro)
The Symbolism of Odyssey
You might be wondering how we came up with the concept for our branding.
As with all good things, there’s more than one meaning you could take from our name and imagery. Of course, there’s the tale of Odysseus and his epic journey to return home to Ithaca. There’s us, and the culinary journey we’re on as a team, constantly moving forward and trying new things. Then there’s you and the food journey we take you on every time you visit. As for the trident? That’s got a few layers, too. The trident belonged to Poseidon, who cursed Odysseus and presented him with all sorts of challenges on his journey home. But ours is pointed forward to represent the momentum we have built, and our desire to push for more, try new things and never, ever stagnate.
Ready for your own Odyssey?