Stopped by for a late lunch and honestly the lamb with honey and rosemary was the star. Portions are big, we couldn&rsquo;t finish everything. The staff even danced with our daughter, she still talks about it. Place was a bit busy but worth it.

Staff here are always welcoming, and the prices are fair. Food&#39;s been consistent every time I&#39;ve come back. Quick service too.

The Romeo and Juliet salad was spot on &mdash; nice balance. Ribs came out tender, fell off the bone. Quiet little village spot, couple of friendly cats hanging around.

Came for the gyros, stayed for the vibe. Modern place with glass walls, sea views, and a nice breeze. Portions are massive - one plate was enough for two.

Kids had a blast in the play area and the pool was spotless. Grabbed a cold beer while they splashed around&mdash;pretty solid spot for families. Just wish the drinks were a bit cheaper.

The waiter actually made us laugh a few times, which was nice. Gyros were fresh and probably the best I had in Crete. Prices felt fair for the quality.

Came here for a lazy afternoon. Cocktails were decent, not too sweet. Staff were friendly enough, and the sunbeds were actually comfortable. Service on the beach was pretty good too. Only thing is it got a bit busy later on, but that&#39;s expected for a beachfront place. Fine for what it is.

The freddo cappuccino was solid, and I liked that they use paper straws&mdash;small thing but it matters. Prices are fair for what you get. Good enough for a quick coffee stop if you&#39;re in the area.

Stopped in for one drink, stayed for three. Cocktails are solid and the prices are fair for the area. Place gets busy fast, so don&#39;t expect quick service once it fills up. Good spot if you&#39;re not in a hurry.

Solid spot right on the beach. Got the grilled octopus and it was spot on. Prices fair for what you get. Sitting under the trees after a swim, that was the move. Staff friendly enough. Place gets busy but worth it.

The seafood pasta really stood out&mdash;so flavorful, and the Greek salad on the side was a nice touch. Sitting by the sea with that relaxed vibe made it easy to linger over lunch. My only tiny gripe? The pasta could&rsquo;ve been a bit warmer when it arrived. Still, I&rsquo;d happily order it again.

The pornstar martini here is genuinely good&mdash;probably the best I&#39;ve had, and I&#39;ve tried a few. Cocktail list is decent overall, not too fussy. Lighting gives the place a nice mood without trying too hard. Only thing is it got a bit busy later on, but that&#39;s on me for staying. Fine spot for a drink if you&#39;re in the area.

New menu&rsquo;s got some solid picks. The red tuna with avocado was the highlight for me. Staff were friendly, garden&rsquo;s chill. Just wish they had a bit more variety on the drinks side.

The view from the terrace is unreal &mdash; whole valley spread out below. Had the grilled octopus, pretty solid. Breezy up there but that&#39;s part of the charm. Worth the drive up the hill.

We came back a second time during our trip, and the grilled salmon was just as good as the first. Fresh, flaky, cooked right. The staff actually remembered us, which was a nice touch. I had a glass of crisp white wine with it, and honestly, that pairing worked better than the food itself. Place gets busy, but worth it.

Tucked away from the busy streets, this place has a proper cozy feel. Wine list was solid, nothing fancy but good enough. Only thing is the seating got a bit cramped when it filled up.

The carrot cake and yogurt were really good. Staff even tried to book a taxi for us, which was nice. The playlist made the whole place feel super chill.

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The best restaurants in Arkadi

Cafe Greco Rethymno

Mythos Taverna

Hovoli

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Paprika - The Grill Experience

VISTA Pool-Beach BAR / Food & Cocktails

Taverna Poppy

Beach Bar Roulis

Levantes Restaurant, Cafe Bar

Taverna-Restaurant Ilios

Alexandros & Yios

Kalamies

Rustico Bakery

Mini Golf Beach

Anatoli

Η Bengera

coco cocktail bar

Petromylos

Panorama Tavern Retymno

Taverna Eleuthir

Dream Café

Central Park

Taverna Violakis 1967

Captains House Seaside Restaurant

Fraoules

Raftis wine-restaurant

Earino

Taverna Akrogiali

To Parastratima

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