Lesvos
A fine seaside taverna overlooking the beach along the boardwalk, with fresh fish, grills, several veggie dishes (such as horta, or wild greens) and a…
Must-see restaurants in Northeastern Aegean Islands
Lesvos
A hands-down favourite for excellent gyros, pitta souvlaki and snappy service. Great for picnic lunches, too. Find it on the waterfront at the south end…
Ikaria
Serves a variety of meat – souvlaki, steaks, kebabs, sausages – to take away or to eat on the spot, from simple gyros to large platters for two (€15).
Ikaria
If you want your lunch to be quick – something most tavernas can't guarantee – head to this veritable gyros place at the southern end of the seafront.
Thasos
An outdoor ouzerie opposite the fishing boats on the Old Harbour. Frequented by locals and tourists alike, with traditional music and tasty mezedhes.
Limnos
Near the end of the waterfront, To Limanaki serves up well-priced fresh seafood and late-night meat grills, along with cheery service and good Limnos wine.
Chios
Busy port-side eatery touting oil-drenched sun-dried tomatoes, grilled cod, traditional Chios sausages and fresh gavros (white anchovies).
Chios
This historical parlour has been treating visitors and locals to great mastic-flavoured and dried-fruit ice creams since 1929.
Lesvos
A quick, tasty backstreet grill house near the supermarket, with great pork gyros, kebabs, mixed grills and salads.
Limnos
The large taverna on the seafront in Moudros cooks outstanding fish soup in addition to Aegean seafood standards.
Ikaria
Excellent traditional taverna in Arethousa, serving traditional Greek dishes from a terrace overlooking the sea.
Lesvos
Nothing fancy, just traditional Greek recipes in an antiques-filled taverna on the seafront in Vatera.
Limnos
The last eatery along the waterfront, O Glaros commands the best view of the small harbour.
Samos
Among several etsi-ketsi (so-so) seafront eateries, Zen stands out for its well-prepared fresh fish, salads and mezedhes, along with surprises such as…
Samos
Unpretentious and welcoming back-alley eatery with generous grills, gavros (marinated small fish), salads and homemade soups.
Samothraki
Popular waterfront cafe-ouzerie, serving breakfast, sweets and ice cream, plus ouzo and small plates later in the day.
Chios
A veritable place in string of waterfront eateries; look for the red tablecloths. Good service, and a decent traditional menu.
Samos
A nice pit stop for juicy pitta souvlaki and gyros at the main junction of Pythagorio, a few doors towards the port.
