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 🍊

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

Stopped here for a relaxed dinner in Elounda. Pizza base was really good, light and crisp. Toppings were piled on quite heavy though, almost too much for me. Staff were friendly enough and they took card, which was handy. Not the most authentic Italian I&#39;ve had, but fine for a casual meal.

Loved the free loungers after our seafood salad lunch 🍷 Perfect little beach break with the girls.

The cheese dip and oven-baked meat are still the highlights for me. Portions are big enough to share, so you can try a bit of everything. Been coming here for a while and it stays consistent.

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.

Came for a quick bite and stayed longer than planned. Sunbeds are right on the sand, super comfy. Ordered a drink and it showed up fast, no waiting around. Staff left me alone until I needed them. Perfect for a lazy afternoon. Only thing, prices are a bit high for what you get. Still, decent spot.

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 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.

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.

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