Lamb chops were proper. Big portions, fair price. Place is tucked away, not touristy. Felt like a real neighborhood spot. Maybe not fancy but who cares. Solid meal.

Decent little taverna, homemade lemonade was the highlight. Pasta pretty good too, though service gets slow when busy.

Stopped by for lunch and ended up with the daily special&mdash;stuffed vine leaves that tasted like they came straight from someone&rsquo;s yiayia&rsquo;s kitchen. The staff actually took time to explain what everything was, which I appreciated since my Greek is basically nonexistent. Portions were decent for the price. Would&rsquo;ve liked a bit more bread on the side, but honestly didn&rsquo;t need it.

The fried zucchini flowers and tzatziki were solid, and the portions were huge&mdash;definitely enough for two. Service was quick too. Just wish the dessert wasn&#39;t complimentary, would&#39;ve paid for more of that.

Stopped by for lunch after walking around the old town. Found it down a side street, easy to miss but worth the detour. Had the boureki&mdash;fresh, well-seasoned, not greasy at all. Service was quick and polite. Place was quiet, which was a nice break from the crowds. Decent price for what you get. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a late lunch. Place was packed but the staff still managed to stay on top of things. Asked for a wine recommendation and they nailed it&mdash;a local bottle that went well with the food. Nothing fancy, just solid service when it counts. I&rsquo;d come back for that.

The baklava here was something else&mdash;flaky, honey-soaked, exactly how it should be. Paired it with a strong Greek coffee, worked better than any dessert wine I&rsquo;ve tried lately.

Gyro was solid, chicken sandwich tasty too. Fries came out crispy, which is always a win. Kid menu is a plus if you&#39;ve got little ones.

The T-bone was massive and cooked just right&mdash;didn&rsquo;t leave a bite. Raki list was solid too, perfect way to end the meal. Place gets busy, but worth it.

The sunset view from the table was unreal, right on the beach. Food was tasty and the staff were nice. Got a bit dark but the tree lights made it cozy.

Nice selection of local beers and cider. The bartender was friendly and helped me pick one. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area.

The grilled feta with chilli really stood out&mdash;salty, creamy, with just enough heat. I paired it with a glass of something dry and it worked beautifully. Mushroom croquettes were solid too. Place has a nice buzz without being loud. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but you&#39;re paying for the quality. Would come back for that feta alone.

Came here with a couple of friends for the view and honestly, it&rsquo;s the whole reason to go. We grabbed the fried squid and Greek salad&mdash;both were decent, nothing crazy. Prices are a little steep for the portions, but you&rsquo;re kinda paying for the vibe. Perfect spot if you just wanna sit back and chat while looking at the sea. 🌊

The seating area near the window gave a nice view of the bay, even at night. Fish was fresh, no complaints there. They brought out some fruit at the end without us asking, which was a nice touch. Service was attentive but not pushy. Only thing is the chairs are a bit stiff after an hour.

Came here without a booking right before the rush and they still squeezed us in. The grilled liver was the standout for me. That garden setting keeps me coming back.

Right on Potamos beach, so the sunset view is hard to beat. Grilled sardines and fava were fresh and pretty good. Prices run a bit higher than other spots in Crete, but the setting makes up for it.

The sunbeds pulled us in, but the Greek salad and tzatziki were the real highlight. Fresh and full of flavour. Service was fine, beachfront setting is nice. Decent spot to unwind.

Came in hungry, left stuffed. The portions are seriously big for what you pay. Got the lamb, it was tender, no complaints. They even brought out free raki and ice cream at the end, which was a nice surprise. Place was pretty busy but food came out quick enough. Solid spot if you want real Greek food without the tourist markup.

The owner came by our table a couple times, made sure everything was okay. They even brought out a little sweet thing at the end, on the house. Nice touch, honestly. Service like that makes you want to come back. Place was busy but they still took the time.

Good spot right on Stalis Beach. Sunbeds are comfy and the staff doesn&#39;t keep you waiting. Food&#39;s simple but fine. Free mini-golf kept the kids busy for a bit.

Been coming here for years and the moussaka still gets me every time. Mixed fish was fresh too. Honestly one of the reasons I keep coming back to Crete.

Still our go-to spot for gyros after all these years. Meat was tender, tzatziki fresh, just the right amount of garlic. Service was friendly without hovering, and the place felt relaxed. Sat near the window, no rush at all. Only thing, parking took a few minutes, but that&#39;s the area. Solid as always.

Stopped here on the way to Elafonisi and honestly the coffee was the highlight. Strong, proper Greek coffee. The pastries were fresh too, got a spinach pie that was still warm. They sell local olive oil and honey by the counter, nice touch. Only thing is it&rsquo;s a bit cramped inside, but fine for a quick stop.

The coffee was lovely and the toilets were spotless, which honestly surprised me. Sat by the sea with my ice cream, pretty chill spot.

Loved the Cretan dishes &mdash; tasted homemade, just like my yiayia makes. Sat by the window with a view of the port. Service was quick and friendly. Solid spot for a lunch break.

The coffee was solid and the service moved fast enough. I grabbed a seat by the window and just watched the harbour for a bit&mdash;nice way to kill time. Place felt clean, nothing fancy, but comfy for a quick stop. Wish the cup was a bit bigger though.

The mixed dip plate was solid, especially the taramosalata. A quiet spot, and the wine list had a few interesting Greek picks.

The waiter knew his wine list inside out and paired a Greek white with my meal perfectly. Gluten allergy was handled carefully too. Rare to find that level of attention.

The square itself is charming, perfect for people-watching with a drink. I had a nice local wine that paired well with my meal. Food was decent, though I think the taverna next door edges it out on flavor and price. Still, a pleasant spot to linger over a glass.

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