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 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.

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.

The cocktails here are seriously good. Dim lighting, old-school vibe, felt like a hidden gem in Heraklion. Staff were on it too.

The coconut pasta was really good, and the Miami burger hit the spot too. Sat outside on the terrace, right by the sea &mdash; perfect for a summer evening. Staff were nice, even though I don&#39;t speak Greek. Didn&#39;t feel rushed at all. Just a solid meal with a great view.

We always stop here when we&rsquo;re in the area. The eggplant with feta and fried mushrooms are my favorite, honestly could eat those every day. Staff was friendly and the view is just as good as everyone says. Only thing is it gets a little busy around sunset, but that&rsquo;s kinda expected. Still a solid pick for a casual catch-up with friends 🙂

Happy hour cocktails here are actually a good deal. Tried a few and they were all pretty well-balanced, not too sweet. Service was quick too, which I appreciated. Maybe not the most creative menu, but for the price it does the job. I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The staff pointed us to a few local spots after we finished eating. Pita plates were solid and the free fries on the side were a nice touch for a late night stop.

Been coming here for a while now, and the mixed grill never disappoints. But honestly, that burger patty keeps pulling me back&mdash;smoky, juicy, just right. Had it again last night with the view, still as good as the first time. They even threw in a little dessert on the house, which was a nice surprise. Place stays consistent, and that&#39;s why I keep returning.

Been coming here for years, same family running it the whole time. Food&#39;s still homemade and honest, menu changes with whatever&#39;s fresh. Owner remembers you, makes you feel like you&#39;re at his place.

Stopped here for a quick bite during a beach walk. Got the grilled octopus and a Greek salad&mdash;both were fresh and hit the spot. Service was fast, no waiting around. View of the water is hard to beat. Prices are a bit on the higher side for the portion size, but you&#39;re paying for the location. Fine for a casual lunch if you&#39;re in the area.

Stopped by for a drink and stayed for dinner. Wine was decent, staff friendly. The sunset view over the sea made it worth it.

Came here with a couple of friends on a random weeknight and honestly the cocktails were the highlight 🍸 We ordered a bunch of stuff to share and everything tasted fresh, not too heavy. Place got a bit loud later but that kinda added to the vibe for hanging out. Would come back if I&rsquo;m in the neighborhood again.

Great spot not far from Agia Pelagia. We got a complimentary dessert with our meal, which was a nice touch. The food was tasty and portions were generous.

A solid &euro;5 pita gyros, filling and way better than your average street grab. Would&#39;ve liked a slightly bolder tzatziki, but for the price, I&#39;m not complaining. A cold beer would&#39;ve paired nicely with it.

The smoked salmon with cream cheese was the highlight &mdash; so fresh. And that waterfront view is hard to beat. Staff were lovely too.

The roast lamb tsigariasto was really good&mdash;tender and full of flavor with the wine and olive oil. The spaghetti and anthoti cheese on the side worked nicely. Simple and well done.

Stopped here on the way from the airport. Gyros were solid, exactly what I needed. The seating was comfortable, which I appreciated after a long flight. Staff let me take my time, no rushing. A bit busy around noon, but nothing crazy. Fine spot if you want something easy and dependable.

Came back the next day just to try more dishes&mdash;that says it all. Portions are decent for the price, especially for this area. Cocktails were creative too.

Been here a few times now. Club sandwich still hits the spot and the portion size is fair for what you pay. Service is friendly, even if it&#39;s clearly aimed at tourists. Solid spot when you&#39;re in the center.

The rooftop view is honestly the star here 🌟 and the food holds up its end too. Service was warm without being over the top. Great spot to bring a group of friends for a chill evening.

The pizza dough was soft with a good chew, and the large size easily fed three of us. Portions are seriously big for the price. Just wish they&#39;d brought the drinks out a bit faster.

Stopped by for lunch&mdash;place was packed with locals, always a good sign. Mixed grill for two was solid and enough for three. Nothing fancy, but fair price for what you get.

Satay chicken noodles hit the spot, decent size for the price. Staff even brought extra Sriracha without asking.

The &quot;meze for wine&quot; wasn&#39;t what we expected&mdash;pork instead of olives and cheese. Still tasty, and the free dessert made up for it. Staff were friendly.

Big portions, quick service, and they threw in a free dessert. Honestly didn&#39;t expect that. Solid spot if you&#39;re hungry.

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