The seafood risotto was the star&mdash;creamy, loaded with fresh stuff, and I paired it with a solid Greek white wine that cut through the richness nicely. Gyros pita was okay, nothing special. Sat right by the sea, which made the whole thing feel better. Service kept it simple and friendly.

The tuna steak was unreal 😍 and the cocktails hit the spot while watching the sunset. Staff were super sweet with our kids. We actually came back the next day for lunch.

We came here twice during our trip and honestly it was so good both times. The menu has a ton of options which is nice when you&rsquo;re with friends who can&rsquo;t decide 😅 Prices felt fair for what you get. Service was quick too, we never had to wait long. Definitely a solid pick if you&rsquo;re in the area.

Food was solid and the place has a nice vibe, but service felt a bit scattered. Took forever to get our wine order in. Prices run high, though the dishes made up for it.

Stayed here for two weeks and honestly the staff made it. Always smiling, always had ideas for what to do around town. They were great with the kids too, which mattered more than anything. Room was fine, nothing fancy, but for what we paid it felt fair. Would come back just for the people.

The grilled fish was so fresh it barely needed anything else. Lovely little family place.

The grilled calamari was seriously good and the portion size actually made sense for the price. Fish tasted super fresh too. Would come back with my friends for sure 👍

Beautiful spot right by the water, you can see the old town and fortress from the table. Monkfish skewers were really good, sea bass too. Only downside is parking&mdash;nowhere nearby, had to leave the car up the hill.

We stopped in for lunch and the owner was right there, making sure everything ran smoothly. I asked about gluten-free options and they handled it without any fuss. Even sent us home with a little jar of their house salt, which was a nice touch. Seats were comfortable too, so we didn&#39;t feel rushed. Just a pleasant, easy meal.

Nice spot right by the beach, parking was easy too. Staff friendly and quick to help. Good for a casual stop if you&#39;re in the area.

The cheese balls were decent, and the sausage casserole was pretty good too. Simple, traditional cooking done right. No draft beer, which was a bit of a letdown, but the food made up for it. Fine spot if you&#39;re after something hearty.

Stopped by for lunch and the souvlaki was spot on 🔥 Staff were super friendly too. Honestly liked it so much we ended up coming back for dinner later that day.

Nice spot for breakfast, view over Souda Bay is lovely. WiFi held up fine and the food did the job. Nothing fancy, but it works.

Stopped by twice while in the area. Staff handled our toddler well, no fuss. Food was consistent both visits, which is what I care about. The view is a bonus. Service was quick enough even when busy. Decent spot if you&#39;re nearby and don&#39;t want to overthink it.

Lovely spot to just chill with a drink and watch the sea. Sunbeds were comfy and the staff kept things easy.

Came here on a busy night and honestly the drinks are priced right for what you get. Bartenders kept up even when it got packed, no complaints there. Place gets loud later but that&#39;s kind of the vibe. I&#39;d stick around for another round if I didn&#39;t have to work the next day.

The view from this place is unreal, especially at sunset. Food was decent, not amazing, but the setting really carries it. Service friendly too. Worth stopping by even if you&#39;re not staying at the hotel.

We stopped by on a busy Saturday and somehow got a table fast. They did mix up our order once, but then brought out free waffles to make up for it. The ice cream was really creamy, and the bubble waffle had that nice chewy texture. I just wish they had more fruit toppings to balance the sweetness.

The rooster in tomato sauce was spot on&mdash;slow-cooked, rich, exactly what I wanted with a glass of red wine. Place feels genuinely local, not touristy. Maybe slightly quiet for a Saturday, but that worked fine for us.

Stopped here because it was right in the middle of Rethymno and easy to find. Grabbed a gyros and some souvlaki&mdash;both were really solid. Nothing fancy, just a simple street-side setup, but honestly that&#39;s part of the charm. The seating is pretty basic though, so don&#39;t expect to linger too long. Fine for a quick bite.

The fava was the standout&mdash;so creamy and full of flavor. Had to wait a bit without a reservation, but the daily special made up for it. Heads up: bread isn&#39;t free.

Stopped by for lunch, sat in the shaded courtyard. Got the Cretan lamb, pretty solid. Service was friendly, no complaints. They brought out raki and a little dessert on the house, which was a nice surprise. Place has a good vibe, tucked in the old town. Maybe a bit touristy but I&#39;d go back.

Came for the sunset, stayed for the food. Greek music playing in the background made it feel pretty authentic. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area. 🌅

Moussaka was solid. Cheesecake too. View from the terrace made it worth stopping. Place gets busy around sunset, so you might wait a bit. But yeah, food did the job.

The four cheese pasta is still the best I&#39;ve had around here. Tried the burger and salad too, all solid. Beats most of the beachfront spots for the price.

The owner told us about her family&#39;s history while we ate &mdash; that alone was worth it. Tirokaftery was the best I&#39;ve had, and the house wine went perfectly with it.

The Cretan pizza with goat cream is a wild one&mdash;glad I tried it, though I&#39;d grab a glass of red to balance the tang. Classic pies looked safer for pickier folks.

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