The grilled calamari really stood out&mdash;perfectly charred and tender. Fried zucchini was a solid starter too. Place gets busy around dinner, we waited maybe 10 minutes for a table. Nothing fancy, but the food speaks for itself. I&#39;d come back just for that calamari again.

The club sandwich was massive and honestly one of the best I&#39;ve had. Portion size alone is worth it. Just wish the seating area was a bit more comfortable, my back started hurting after a while.

Dropped by for a quick bite around 2pm. Place is right on the sand, can&#39;t beat that. Had the Greek salad and garlic shrimp&mdash;shrimp was spot on, really fresh. Service was fast, no complaints there. Got a bit busy later, but I was already done by then. Solid spot if you want something quick and tasty by the water.

We sat outside and the owner brought us a blanket before we even asked. That little touch made me feel looked after. The fried zucchini flowers were crispy and light, not greasy at all. Service was friendly the whole evening. Only thing, it got a bit busy later and we waited a while for the bill. But honestly, I didn&#39;t mind.

Nice spot right on the beach in Kokkari. Gyros pita and calamari were fresh. Sunset view does the job. Service was fine, nothing special.

Best gyros I&#39;ve had on the island, hands down. Meat was tender, portion big enough to share. Place was packed but they got us out fast.

The grilled squid was spot on, tender and smoky like it should be. They even brought us a little ouzo on ice without asking, which was a nice touch. Sat by the water, and the whole vibe felt easy and relaxed. Only thing, the chairs are a bit close together, but it didn&rsquo;t bother me much.

Came here for my birthday and they actually made it feel special. The staff noticed and brought out a little dessert with a candle. Didn&rsquo;t expect that. Food was solid too, but that moment kinda made the night. Place was busy but we didn&rsquo;t feel rushed. Nice little touch that I&rsquo;ll remember.

Came for breakfast, got the Vitamin Morning thing for 12&euro;. Fresh and filling, watermelon on the house after. Solid deal.

The beach there is genuinely gorgeous, and the setup is well done. But service? A bit inconsistent. We had a small mix-up with the bill, and I felt a little rushed finishing my wine while they were clearing plates. Not a dealbreaker, but for the price, you&#39;d expect them to let you linger a bit longer.

Big portions here. Got the omelette and a frappe, both were solid. Right on the harbour, easy to find. Service was quick enough for a lunch stop.

Stopped by for lunch after a walk along the coast. The pizza was decent, crust a bit soft but fine. Kebab plate came with good portions. Prices felt fair for being right by the sea. Sat outside, the breeze was nice but the chairs were a little wobbly. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back for a quick bite.

The tuna tartare with lime, ginger, and avocado was the standout. Fresh, bright, and the avocado added a nice creaminess. Seafood pasta was good too, definitely tasted the ouzo and dill. Tables are right on the pebbles, you hear the waves the whole time. Service was quick. Make sure you book ahead for dinner though, it fills up.

The Greek breakfast was solid, and that homemade orange jam really hit the spot. Wish I&#39;d grabbed a glass of wine to go with it.

Stopped here for lunch after a swim and honestly the stuffed vegetables were the highlight. So fresh, tasted like proper home cooking. Right on the water in Kokkari, you can&#39;t miss it. Service was friendly too, made us feel welcome. Only thing is it gets busy, but worth it. 😊

Nice spot for a drink. Frozen Mythos glass is a cool touch, came with free crisps. Owner was friendly, made it feel easy. Good enough for a quick stop.

Burrata was good, pasta fresh. Pizza solid too. Sat outside, nice vibe. Service fine, nothing to complain about. Decent spot for a relaxed dinner.

The mussels in garlic sauce were the reason I picked this place and they didn&#39;t disappoint. Big bowl, proper garlic kick. Portions are generous for the price, which honestly surprised me for Kokkari. Place is clean and the waiters were nice. Just a solid pick if you&#39;re hungry and don&#39;t want to overthink it.

Stopped here after Tsamadou Beach. Greek salad was fresh, chicken burger decent. Service friendly enough. Prices fair for what you get. Nothing fancy but it did the job.

We&rsquo;ve been coming here for years, and it never really changes&mdash;in a good way. Sat by the water again last week, breeze was nice, and the charcoal seabream was just as good as I remember. Crispy calamari too. The family still runs it like they always have, which is why we keep going back.

Stopped by for dinner and got the mixed grill for two. Honestly, that plate alone was worth the money&mdash;enough for us and still had leftovers. Meat was cooked right, not dry. Place is small and quiet, which I liked. Service was fine, nothing fancy, but they left us alone to eat. For the price, you get a solid meal.

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