Came in hungry, left completely stuffed. Got the grilled octopus and it was spot on, tender not rubbery. Portions are seriously big, could probably share one plate. Staff were nice, didn&#39;t rush us even though it was busy. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want real Greek food without the tourist markup.

We stopped by for lunch after the beach. Grilled sardines and bream were spot on, shrimp saganaki was pretty good too. Can&#39;t complain about the view either, right on the sand. Service was fine, nothing fancy but decent. Prices felt fair for what you get. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The chicken souvlaki was good and the portion was decent for the price. We stopped by after Stavros beach, nothing fancy but it hit the spot.

The garden seating really makes this place&mdash;sat outside and it felt so relaxed. Moussaka and the lamb with orzo were solid too. Staff left us alone enough to enjoy it.

Decent bougatsa spot in Chania. Pastry was properly crisp and the cheese filling not too heavy. You add your own sugar and cinnamon. Locals were there, which says enough.

Booked a rooftop table for sunset&mdash;the view did not disappoint. Service was on point, food solid. Just get a reservation early, it fills up fast.

The wine list surprised me&mdash;good local picks that paired nicely with the lamb. Food came out fast, portions were solid. Nothing fancy, but a dependable spot in Chania.

Lovely spot right by the beach. Coffee was good and prices fair. Staff made us feel welcome without hovering. Just wish we had more time to sit around.

Came here twice during our week in Crete and loved it both times. The sea bass was cooked just right, and the burrata salad tasted super fresh. Nice spot inside an old Venetian house too.

The shrimp pasta was pretty good&mdash;fresh pasta made to order, lots of sauce options. Prices felt fair for what you get. Decent spot.

The cheese pie here was so flaky and buttery, exactly what I needed after wandering the old town. Cozy spot too, free wifi is a bonus if you wanna sit for a while.

Came in pretty late and they still treated us well. Fish soup and calamari were on point. That free orange dessert at the end was a nice surprise 🍊

Came for the vegan treats and stayed for the mountain view 😍 Super cozy spot, the lady behind the counter remembered my order on the second visit. Perfect for a chill catch-up with friends.

The Green Eye Salad was the move. Fresh greens, fruit, nuts, crispy pita &mdash; all worked. Mountain tea with baklava on the side, solid way to end. Place was a bit quiet for my taste but whatever. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area.

The staff here were so easygoing, made us laugh a few times. They even set up a free taxi from our hotel and threw in some drinks and dessert on the house. Honestly that alone made the whole visit feel special. Didn&rsquo;t expect that kind of attention. Really nice touch.

The garlic bread with cheese was a solid starter, but the bruschetta? Honestly the best I&rsquo;ve had. Portions are big and the price felt fair for what you get. Wish I had room for dessert, but I was too full. Would come back just for that bruschetta again.

The chocolate souffl&eacute; with ice cream was honestly the best thing I ate on the whole trip. They even brought out free raki and melon at the end, which I wasn&rsquo;t expecting. Portion size was decent for the price, especially for a tourist spot. Just wish the souffl&eacute; came out a bit hotter, but I&rsquo;d still order it again.

We stopped by a few times and the lamb chops were consistently good. The staff even remembered us, which was a nice touch.

Big portions and the price was fair for being right by the sea. View did most of the work honestly, food was simple but fine.

Stopped in twice while we were there. Goat with artichokes was solid, big portions too. They even brought out raki and dessert on the house &mdash; went well with the meal.

The grilled octopus was the standout. Tender, smoky, just the right amount of char. Kids got free ice cream after, which was a nice touch. Prosecco at &euro;20 is fair for the area. Everything else was fresh but the octopus is what I&#39;d come back for.

Stopped by for a Cretan breakfast&mdash;so filling. Peaceful spot, watching the boats from the table. Exactly what I needed.

Came here four days in a row, oops 😅 The family that runs it is super friendly and the beach never felt packed. You just order drinks and snacks straight to your sunbed, so we basically didn&#39;t move all day. Honestly exactly what we needed for a lazy beach day.

The Cretan salad was good but honestly the portion felt small for &euro;12. Tasty though, and the courtyard is nice. Just wish there was a bit more on the plate.

The waffles were crispy and fresh, made right in front of you. You can tell they put care into the batter. Nice little spot.

Nice spot right on the beach&mdash;clean, quiet, and the sunbeds are free if you grab a drink. Cocktails were fair priced and the service was friendly. Good enough for a lazy afternoon.

Went up to the rooftop for a drink last week. That view at sunset is something else, really. Strawberry daiquiri was solid and didn&#39;t break the bank. Cocktails are priced fair for what you get. Place gets a bit busy later on, but if you grab a spot early it&#39;s fine. Good spot to unwind after work.

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The best restaurants in Chania

Ammos Cafe Snack Bar

Taverna Maleme Beach Bar

Mama's Place

Taverna Dimitris and Sakis

Bougatsa Chania

Pallas

Enetikon Restaurant

B Guest

Oinoa

Laganon Fresh Pasta

To Artopolion

Glossitses

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The Green Eye

Astrea restaurant Ano Platanias

Cugini the Italian Restaurant

Stamna Taverna

ioannis kafenagogeio kolibari

Nemo Restaurant

Stelios and Katina

Nostos

TheaSeas

Thalassino Ayazi

Captain Fidias

Perperas

Eleana‘s Delibar

Manto Breakfast Buffet Cafe

Authentic Indian Restaurant

Almy Seaside

Amfithea Roof Garden Restaurant Bar