Editorial picks · not sponsored
14 places we would send a friend to — fish tavernas, sunset tables, beach clubs and a few serious kitchens — chosen for being distinct, not for being everything. Filter by where you are and what the evening is for.
7 of 14 restaurants
Beachfront taverna
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A family-run Greek restaurant on the sand at Platis Gialos, open from breakfast to late dinner. Seafood, Mykonian specialities and children welcome — the dependable beach-day lunch.
Modern taverna
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A relaxed taverna in the Lakka district serving traditional Greek dishes with a modern hand — slow-cooked meats, mezze and island cheeses in a courtyard setting away from the busiest lanes.
Beach taverna
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A family taverna on Megali Ammos, the town beach ten minutes' walk from the windmills. Home-style Greek dishes, tables on the sand and a sunset without the Little Venice crowds.
Taverna
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A lunch-only grill above Agios Sostis beach with no electricity, no phone and no bookings. Charcoal-grilled meat and fish, big salads, and a queue that is part of the experience.
Fish taverna
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A traditional fish taverna tucked into the lanes behind the Old Port, run by a fishing family for generations. Grilled fish, fried calamari and no view — just the food.
Sunset restaurant
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An organic-minded Mediterranean restaurant at the edge of Little Venice with tables facing the windmills and the sunset. Clearly labelled vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Beach club
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A large beach club on the fine sand of Panormos, the north coast's most developed beach: Mediterranean cooking, a boutique and beds along a long sheltered stretch of sand.