The moussaka was the standout. Layers of aubergine and meat, proper b&eacute;chamel on top. Had the Greek salad too, feta was decent. Gyros were good but the pita could&#39;ve been warmer. Came back twice during the trip, mostly for that moussaka. Worth the walk from the main strip.

The sea bream with herbs was pretty good and reasonably priced. Service handled the wasps outside well, no drama. Decent spot for a traditional meal.

Anastasia totally made our night&mdash;she brought out a free cake for my friend&#39;s birthday and was so warm about it. The moussaka tasted like something my yiayia would make 😊

We walked in without a booking and they seated us right away. The staff actually brought out the day&#39;s catch to show us before we ordered&mdash;that was a nice touch. Grilled fish was fresh, simple, well seasoned. The terrace view helped too. Just wish they had a few more vegetable sides on the menu.

Stopped here after the shipwreck viewpoint. That spicy feta dip with warm pita really hit the spot. They also sell their own olive oil, grabbed a bottle for home. Service was friendly enough. Place gets busy but worth it.

We&#39;ve been regulars here for years, mostly for dinner. The mixed grill with bread and dips is solid, and a cold beer pairs perfectly with it. Service is always on point, too.

Stopped by for lunch after the boat trip. Fish of the day was fresh, cooked right. Staff kept checking on us, no complaints there. Right by the sea, can&#39;t beat that spot. Solid choice if you&#39;re in the area.

Came here with a couple of friends for a late lunch and honestly the bay view alone is worth it. We ordered the grilled fish and it was super fresh, like flaky and light. Service was chill and friendly, not pushy at all. They even brought out a little dessert on the house which was a sweet surprise. Only thing is it got a bit busy after 2pm, but we were already done by then. Would come back for the view alone 😊

The view is lovely, but honestly the food was the highlight. I had the moussaka and it was fresh, not heavy at all. Prices felt fair for what you get.

Stopped here for lunch on the way out of town. Got the lamb dish, portion was decent but honestly a bit small for the price. Tasted fresh though, very traditional. Place has that nice countryside vibe, quiet. I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area, but maybe order a starter too.

The Spicy Margarita here is legit&mdash;jalape&ntilde;o-infused tequila gives it a real kick, not just a hint. My friend&rsquo;s mint lemon was refreshing too, a solid non-alcoholic pick. I noticed them grabbing fresh basil for another drink, which I thought was a nice touch. Service was a bit slow, but the cocktails made up for it.

The pistachio ice cream was the standout. Rich, creamy, not too sweet. I only stopped in for a quick dessert and it hit the spot. Wish I had gotten two scoops honestly. Place was a bit busy but the line moved fast. Good find for a hot afternoon.

The steak was cooked properly, juicy enough, no complaints. The girl serving us was really kind, checked on us a few times. Sunset view is the real reason to come though. We sat outside and just watched the sky change. Food was fine but that view made it worth stopping. Would come back for that alone.

The owners are so warm, honestly felt like we were eating at a friend&#39;s place. Greek bruschetta was the standout for me. Club sandwich was solid too.

Been coming here for a while now, and the honey-glazed octopus still gets me every time. Tender, smoky, just the right amount of sweet. Place stays consistent, which is rare for me to say. Staff let you take your time too, no rush. That&#39;s why I keep coming back.

Came here after a friend told me about it. The rabbit stew was the standout &mdash; tender, rich, exactly what you want on a cooler evening. I paired it with a glass of their house red, which worked nicely. Baked feta was solid too. Staff actually took time to talk us through the menu. Prices felt fair for what you get.

The climb is steep but the terrace view is lovely. Dessert was good, just a bit pricey for what you get.

Food was decent, but portions are on the smaller side. Sunbeds cost 20 euros for two with an umbrella, right by the water. Service was quick enough, no complaints there. Fine if you&#39;re already on the beach and don&#39;t want to move. Not somewhere I&#39;d go out of my way for.

The grilled octopus was the only thing that mattered to me. Tender, smoky, just enough salt. Didn&#39;t care about the loud music or the paper plates. That dish alone made the stop worth it. Would&#39;ve liked a bigger portion for the price, but the flavor did the talking.

Lovely spot with a nice view. I had the grilled fish and it tasted fresh, not frozen. They kept the seasoning light which I appreciate. Cocktails were solid too. Music was a bit much for an early dinner but I guess it picks up later. Would come back for the terrace seating.

Been coming here for a while now. That terrace by the sea still gets me every time. Food&#39;s consistent, staff let you be. Solid spot to unwind.

Been here a few times now, and honestly, the vibe on entertainment nights is what keeps me coming back. Place gets packed, lots of energy, good for groups. Not somewhere you&#39;d go for a quiet dinner though&mdash;it&#39;s loud, but that&#39;s kind of the point. If you want a chill meal, maybe pick another night.

The garden setting is lovely&mdash;tucked back from the road with trees and live music. We had the sea bream and grilled halloumi, both fresh and well-prepared. Prices ran a bit high, but the atmosphere made it feel worth it.

The breakfast menu had a solid range of vegan options, which was nice to see. I grabbed a smoothie and it was genuinely good&mdash;fresh and not overly sweet. Service was quick, no complaints there. A decent spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something light in the morning.

Stopped by for lunch and grabbed a table by the window. The harbour view was the highlight honestly. Food was solid, nothing crazy but well made. Prices felt fair for what you get. Service kept it simple and quick. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind coming back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

The seafood platter for one hit the spot&mdash;fresh, briny, and the house wine was a solid match. Sat near the water, which made the whole thing feel more relaxed. Service kept things moving without hovering. Only hiccup was the bread ran out before the platter did, but that&rsquo;s minor. I&rsquo;d come back for the wine list alone.

Zucchini balls and fried feta with honey were solid starters. Portions are big for the price, that&#39;s for sure. Gets busy fast though, so come early if you can.

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