Stopped by for a coffee and ended up grabbing a pastry too. Coffee was really good, strong but smooth. Prices are fair for the area, especially with the quality. Staff was friendly, didn&#39;t feel rushed even though it was busy. Wish I lived closer, honestly.

Loved the modern vibe and the music selection here. Breakfast by the sea was nice, though the tunes got a bit loud for my taste. Still, a solid spot to hang out.

The frappe here is the best I had on the island. Looked around plenty before this place. Crepes are solid too, really thin and buttery. Price is stupid cheap for what you get. Just wish they had more seating, but honestly who cares.

Loved the fried squid here&mdash;super tender, not rubbery at all. Sat right by the water with a nice breeze. Greek salad was solid too, big feta chunk. Just wish they&#39;d bring the bill a bit faster.

The moussaka alone is worth coming back for. Layers are perfect, rich tomato, creamy b&eacute;chamel. Ate here multiple nights and it never missed.

Right on the sand, can&#39;t beat the view. Self-service bar was a bit weird, and drinks aren&#39;t cheap. Still, nice spot to kill a few hours.

Loved the beachfront spot &mdash; watched the sunset while sipping a drink. Sea turtle nests right there were such a cool surprise.

Lamb kontosouvli was solid, really tender. Frigadeli hit the spot too. View over the sea is nice but it gets a bit busy. Good spot for a proper Greek meal.

The chef clearly cares about the food here. Latte was solid, and having decaf options is a nice touch. Service kept up too.

The garlic shrimp was the standout for me &mdash; reminded me of the ones I&#39;ve had in Spain. Pasta was packed with fresh seafood too. Just wish the seating was a bit more comfortable, got a little stiff after a while.

The beef stifado was the star. Meat fell apart like it had been cooking all day, sauce dark and rich. Honey mustard chicken was decent too, but that stew is what I&#39;d come back for. Tried the Pornstar Martini as well, solid. Didn&#39;t care much about the vibe, but the food did the talking.

The ouzo welcome set the tone, and the homemade yogurt with honey was a nice finish. Prices felt fair for what you get. Staff were friendly too.

Stopped here for lunch after walking around the harbour. Pork gyros was decent, properly seasoned and not dry. Staff didn&#39;t keep us waiting long even though it was busy. Price felt fair for Fiskardo, not like some places nearby that charge tourist prices for less. Would sit outside again just for the boat view.

Loved the cold water on a hot day &mdash; such a small thing but it made all the difference. Family-run spot with that warm, personal touch you don&rsquo;t always get.

Loved the fresh ingredients in my brunch here. The avocado toast was simple but really tasty. Nice relaxed spot in Lourdas.

The zucchini fritters were fresh and light, exactly what I wanted after a week of heavy food. Steak was cooked well too. Prices lean high for the island, but the ingredients felt quality.

Came for the happy hour and honestly the drinks are priced so much better than other spots around here. 6-9pm is the move if you wanna hang without spending a ton. The bar area has a pool table and they put on live sports, so it&rsquo;s easy to just chill for a while. Not fancy, but it works for a casual night out with friends.

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