The fire-roasted lamb was so tender, full of smoky flavor. Owner greeted us personally, which made it feel extra welcoming.

Came here twice while we were in the area. The handmade meat pie and the local sausage were solid starters, no complaints. Staff knew their wine, picked something that worked well with the food. Place gets busy but it&#39;s worth it.

Lovely spot right on the beach. They swapped my chair without fuss after my surgery, which I appreciated. Cocktails were solid, food tasty too.

Chicken gyros and Greek salad were fresh, no complaints there. Prices fair for being right by the beach. Staff friendly enough. Solid spot for a quick bite.

Sushi was fresh, portions decent size. They swapped a dish that wasn&#39;t available without us even asking. Solid spot for a quick lunch. 🍣

Stopped by for a late breakfast by the pool. Buffet had decent spread&mdash;breads, eggs, fruit, yoghurt. Asked for fresh orange juice and they made it right there. Nothing fancy but solid. Place was quiet, easy to just sit around. Maybe a bit pricey for what it is, but fine for a chill morning.

Came here two nights in a row, that says enough. The marinated fish was fresh and the oven meatballs had that homey feel. They brought raki and halva on the house at the end, nice touch. Sitting there watching the sea made it hard to leave.

Loved the beachfront spot and chalk drawings. Staff were quick, food solid. Slightly pricey but fair for the location.

We stopped here after walking around the area for a bit. The view is really something, you can just sit and relax without the noise from the main street. We had the grilled octopus and it was cooked well, soft not chewy. The staff let us take our time with the menu, which I appreciated. Only thing is the seating is a bit close together, but it wasn&#39;t a big deal. Nice spot if you want a quieter meal.

Stopped by for a late afternoon coffee and ended up staying longer than planned. The staff pointed me toward a local red that paired nicely with my meal&mdash;good call on their part. Food was solid, nothing mind-blowing, but the relaxed vibe made up for it. Nice spot if you&#39;re not in a hurry.

Stopped by while staying in Malia and honestly the menu is huge. Took me forever to pick something haha. Went with a classic gyros plate and it hit the spot. Staff were friendly too, didn&#39;t feel rushed at all. Place gets busy later in the evening, so maybe go a bit earlier if you want a quiet table.

Decent spot for a night out. Wednesday karaoke was fun, and the pool table kept things busy. Good for a group, though it got a bit loud.

Came here by accident and honestly so happy we did. The moussaka was the star &mdash; layers were soft, b&eacute;chamel on top actually golden. Place was buzzing, but not in a bad way. Only thing: service took a bit, but the food made up for it. Would go back just for that dish.

Been here twice already on this trip. The gyros are solid, exactly what you want after a long day. Staff remembered us the second time, nice touch.

Came for the game, ended up staying longer than planned. The place has a proper local feel, not too loud, and the seats are actually comfortable for watching a match. Draft list is solid too.

The terrace view is really nice, sea breeze and all. They even brought blankets when it got chilly, which was a nice touch. Food was solid, nothing crazy but tasty.

Stopped by twice during our trip&mdash;the stuffed vine leaves were honestly the best I had in the area. Dakos was solid too, big portions. Staff actually took a minute to explain the dishes, which I appreciated. Place gets busy around dinner, but worth it.

The beef fillet was cooked just right, really tender. The waiter suggested a wine that matched it beautifully, didn&#39;t expect that. Service was friendly without being pushy. Only thing, the sides felt a bit plain for the price. But the meat itself, honestly, that was the highlight for me.

The moussaka was really good and the portion felt fair for what we paid. Our server checked in just enough without hovering. They even brought a little dessert at the end, which was a nice touch.

Came back three times after the first visit. Salty pancakes were spot on. Staff knew their stuff when we asked about stuff to do around Crete. Quick and easy.

Came for lunch and split the mixed seafood pasta and ceviche. Pasta was fresh, lots of shrimp and squid. Ceviche was good but the dressing tasted different than the last time I was here a few years ago. Still a solid pick if you&#39;re nearby.

The view over the bay is honestly the main reason to come here. We sat outside and just watched the water while eating. Octopus salad was good, fresh fish cooked properly too. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Just wish the tables were a bit more spaced out, felt a little cramped with people next to us.

The chicken gyros was stuffed with meat, honestly could barely finish it. Chips were proper homemade, not the frozen kind. My husband got the Pegasus burger and he kept saying it was the best one he&#39;d had in a long while. Portion size alone makes it worth the money here. Service was quick too, no complaints.

Came twice during our stay&mdash;the baklava alone pulled me back. Fresh, flaky, not overly sweet. Wish the portions were a bit bigger, but honestly, the quality made up for it.

The lamb kleftiko here is the real deal. Fell right off the bone, proper seasoning. Had the sea bass too, cooked spot on. Went back a second time during the week, same quality. Owners were friendly enough, but honestly, the food did the talking. That kleftiko alone is worth the visit.

Popped in for a quick bite, honestly didn&rsquo;t expect much. Prices are fair for Malia, and the portions are solid. Staff were chatty, made it feel easygoing. Nothing fancy, but it did the job. Maybe a bit slow when it got busy, but I wasn&rsquo;t in a rush. Fine spot if you&rsquo;re nearby and hungry.

Food&#39;s decent, portions are big enough. Service was a bit all over the place though. It&#39;s right on the main road so you get the traffic noise, but for a quick bite it does the job.

Stumbled in without expectations and left pleasantly surprised. The grilled octopus was spot on, tender with just enough char. Solid spot if you&#39;re wandering around the area.

We showed up without a reservation, four hungry people, and they squeezed us in no problem. The mixed grill was solid, but honestly the fried courgettes stole it for me. Bill came to 74 euros and we rolled out stuffed. Couldn&#39;t finish everything. Kind of place I&#39;d go back to just for that starter.

The smash burger was juicy and well-seasoned, exactly what I wanted. Gyros plate came with a generous portion too. Solid spot for a casual bite.

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The best restaurants in Lasithi

Roukounas

Elemes Cretan Cuisine

King Scorpio Beach Club Restaurant

El Greco Restaurant - Beach Cafe 2

Wasabe Asian Fusion - Chersonisos

Olive Green All Day Pool Bar-Restaurant

Taverna Koufoyannis

Veranda Family Restaurant

Oliva Restaurant

Sweet World

Sofi Restaurant Taverna

Garage

Taverna Tarantella

PEACH PIT Pizzeria & Grill

The White Lion Gastropub, Sports Bar and Restaurant

Marina Restaurant Cafe

Soraya Restaurant Sports-Cafe Bar

Antico Restaurant

Aphrodite

Coast Café BaRestaurant

Nikos the Fisherman

Saradari Restaurant

Pegasus

Zachos Taverna

Oniro Restaurant

MIRAGE RESTAURANT & SNACK BAR

Kreta Taverna

Medusa Bar Restaurant

Kosmas Traditional Taverna

Delly's Casual Restaurant Chersonissos