The pasta here was properly seasoned, not shy with the salt or the garlic. Portions are big, I couldn&#39;t finish mine. Right by the beach so you get that breeze while you eat. Only thing is it gets a bit busy around sunset, but that&#39;s on me for showing up late.

Grilled souvlaki right off the barbecue was spot on. Prices fair for being literally on the sand. Service was a bit slow but the vibe made up for it.

The Greek salad was so fresh, really zingy. I loved the tomatoes and feta together. Seafood stew had nice texture too, though the back room felt a bit quiet.

The wine cart got me&mdash;they let you taste before picking. Portions were big and the food hit the spot. That old town street does the rest.

Stopped here for a quick lunch and grabbed a sandwich. Bread was soft, veggies tasted really fresh. Nice to sit and look at the bay while eating. It&#39;s a little expensive for a simple sandwich, but the view kind of makes up for it. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The red snapper was spot on, and their local wine list pairs beautifully with the kalitsounia. Staff knew their stuff when I asked for a recommendation. Solid spot in Marathi.

The owner cooks everything himself, which you can totally tell from the flavors. We sat by the fireplace and it was so cozy. Lamb in yogurt was the standout &mdash; tender, rich, unlike anything I&#39;ve had before. Wish I lived closer to come back for more.

The mushroom orzo was a nice surprise &mdash; glad they label the vegan options clearly. Charming spot, though the local cats definitely steal the show 😄

Solid spot for Chinese in Crete. Orange chicken actually tasted like the stuff from NYC Chinatown. Portions are big, service was fast. Nothing fancy but it hits the spot.

We&#39;ve been coming here for years, and the pepper steak never disappoints. Staff still remembers us every single time. That view over the bay doesn&#39;t hurt either.

The mixed grill fish was really good&mdash;fresh and nicely charred. Owner&rsquo;s daughter kept checking on us, super sweet. Felt like eating at someone&rsquo;s home, honestly.

Been coming here for years and the food never drops in quality. Last time they let us order smaller portions to try extra dishes, which I still appreciate. That olive oil they serve is something else.

Stopped by for a drink, sun was golden and the water looked clean. Plenty of parking, no hassle finding a spot. Sunbeds were there too, which was nice. Decent spot to kill an afternoon, nothing fancy but does the job. Maybe a bit crowded later on, but we went early and it was fine.

Came for breakfast, grabbed a smoothie and the avocado toast. Service was quick, no complaints there. Sunbeds are free if you order something, which is a nice touch. Smoothie was fresh, toast was decent. Nothing mind-blowing but solid for a morning bite by the beach.

Nice spot for an evening drink. Aperol Spritz was done right, not too sweet. Gets crowded but that&#39;s part of the vibe.

Grilled sardines were spot on, super fresh. Sat right by the water, classic Greek spot. Wish they&#39;d bring the bread out a bit sooner though.

The grilled octopus was the only thing I cared about. Tender, smoky, just enough salt. Ate it slow, didn&#39;t want it to end. The rest of the plate was whatever, but that octopus did the job. Portion could be bigger for the price, but I&#39;d come back just for that one dish.

Great spot to sit with a coffee and watch the Fortezza from above. Calm enough to get some work done too. Wish I&#39;d found it earlier in my trip.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Pizza was solid, came out hot from the wood-fired oven. Place has a chill vibe, fine for a fast bite. Service was polite but a bit slow &mdash; had to wait longer than I hoped. Still, decent spot if you&#39;re not in a huge rush.

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