Stopped in for lunch after the ferry. Got the grilled octopus and Greek salad. Fish was fresh, no complaints there. View over to Spinalonga is the real draw. Service was fine, nothing slow about it. Prices fair for what you get. If you&#39;re on this side of the island, it does the job.

The garden seating was so peaceful, could barely hear the street. Feta with honey really stood out.

Cocktails were solid and the bay view is gorgeous. Staff friendly too. Prices fair for the spot, though it did get a bit busy later.

The Cretan salad was fresh, and the stuffed peppers hit the spot. Quieter than most places along the strip, service was friendly without hovering. Solid choice if you want a relaxed meal.

The beach boys and waiters here are so friendly, honestly made us feel super welcome the whole time. We came with a group of friends and they kept checking in on us, which was nice. Food was solid too, big portions. Only thing is it got a bit busy later, but that&#39;s fine. Would come back with the crew for sure 😊

The moussaka was spot on&mdash;layers were proper, not too heavy. Grabbed a late lunch on the terrace, view made it even better.

Stopped by for a quick bite. Food&rsquo;s solid, real Cretan flavors. Got the lamb and it was tender, no complaints. Service was friendly but a bit slow once the place filled up. Had to wave someone over twice. Fine if you&rsquo;re not in a rush.

The garden seating is really charming, and the service stayed attentive without hovering. Food was well-prepared too. Prices run a bit high, but for a quiet dinner out, it felt fair.

The frapp&eacute; was spot on. Thick, cold, not too sweet. Also tried the Oreo-strawberry-white chocolate crepe&mdash;that combo actually works. Prices fair for what you get. Didn&#39;t care much about the sea view, but the food did the talking.

Tzatziki and moussaka were solid, lamb was good too. Retsina hit the spot. Salad needed more dressing though. Nice spot right on the beach in Kato Zakros.

Stopped here for a late lunch right by the water in Sisi. Got a table with the sea view, ordered pasta and a club sandwich. Both were solid, nothing fancy but hit the spot. Waiters were friendly enough. Pretty chill spot if you&#39;re around.

The grilled meats were really good, and the stifado especially&mdash;the beef just fell apart. Portions are big, which I appreciated. Everything came out hot, fresh. I&rsquo;m picky about ingredients and this felt honest, like proper home cooking. Maybe a little heavy on the oil for my taste, but I&rsquo;d go back for the moussaka alone.

Came here on a busy evening, the place was packed but we got a table by the water. Grilled fish was spot on, flaky and fresh. House wine surprised me, not the usual tourist stuff. Prices are a bit high but you pay for the view. Would go back if I&#39;m in the mood for seafood.

Came here twice in two weeks, food was solid both times. The staff actually remembered us, which was nice. Sitting by the sea makes it feel special, even if it gets a bit busy.

The chicken souvlaki was really good, tender and nicely charred. I sat near the window and the place had this relaxed, old-school Greek feel to it. Not fancy at all, but comfortable enough to just sit there and take my time. Maybe a bit quiet for some, but I liked it.

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.

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 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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