ABOUT TASSIS GROUP
Tassis Group launched its first restaurant in 2011, opening a seafood restaurant on Brisbane’s iconic Eagle Street Pier. From those beginnings, the Group has grown and evolved into a diverse hospitality business, with a portfolio of distinctive venues spanning restaurants, bars and dining experiences across South East Queensland. Over the past decade and beyond, brands including Yamas, Massimo, Longwang, Aunty, Mulga Bill’s, Fosh, Fatcow, Rich & Rare, Dark Shepherd, Pompette, Stilts, Opa and Ariane Vodka have each established their own identity and contributed to the Group’s continued growth and success.
While every Tassis Group venue is unique, they are all connected by a shared philosophy and an unwavering passion for hospitality. At the heart of the Group is a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for every guest — combining quality food and beverage, genuine service, distinctive venues and attention to detail to create memorable moments that keep customers coming back.
MICHAEL TASSIS -FOUNDER
Michael Tassis is a driving force behind Brisbane’s evolving hospitality landscape, recognized for his entrepreneurial vision, passion for dining and ability to create distinctive venues that resonate with the local community.
Michael began his hospitality journey with the opening of his first seafood restaurant on Brisbane’s iconic Eagle Street Pier.
From those beginnings, he has built Tassis Group into a diverse and growing hospitality business, with a portfolio of venues spanning contemporary dining, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, modern Asian dining, premium steakhouses, seafood restaurants, cafés and bars.
The Group’s portfolio has continued to grow with the opening of Massimo (2019), Opa Bar + Mezze (2021), Yamas Greek + Drink (2022), Fosh Bar + Restaurant (2022), Rich & Rare (2023), Fatcow on James St (2024), Longwang (2024), Dark Shepherd (2024), Pompette (2024), Mulga Bill’s (2025), Stilts Dining (2025) and Aunty (2026).
Each venue has been developed with its own distinctive identity and experience, while remaining connected by Michael’s overarching philosophy of exceptional food, genuine hospitality and memorable experiences. From waterfront dining and premium steakhouses to innovative Asian, Mediterranean and French-inspired concepts, the portfolio reflects a continued commitment to creativity, quality and Brisbane’s evolving dining culture.
Beyond restaurants, Michael has continued to explore new opportunities within the hospitality and beverage industry, including a collaboration with Sunari Group to create vodka lines such as Ariane Vodka as well as wines and other spirits. His approach remains consistent across every venture — to develop unique concepts, deliver exceptional hospitality and create memorable experiences that give people a reason to return.
