Great spot for hanging out with friends. We grabbed drinks and food without breaking the bank, honestly the price is why we kept coming back 😄

Stopped in for one drink, stayed for three. Cocktails are solid and the prices are fair for the area. Place gets busy fast, so don&#39;t expect quick service once it fills up. Good spot if you&#39;re not in a hurry.

The lamb was spot on&mdash;crispy outside, tender inside. Place gets busy but they handle it fine. Nice view of the lake too.

The moussaka here is really good. Tastes homemade, not like the frozen stuff you get in tourist spots. I&#39;ve been coming for years and it&#39;s stayed consistent. Place gets busy around 8, so come a bit earlier if you want a quiet table. Prices are fair for what you get.

Came for the sunset view, ended up staying for the grilled octopus. Really fresh, well seasoned. Staff squeezed us in without a reservation which was nice. Place gets busy though.

Solid food. Real Greek flavors, nothing fancy but done right. Sat outside, watched the sun hit the water while eating. Staff left us alone mostly, which I liked. Price was fair for what you got. Good spot to wrap up a trip.

Decent spot for Greek food in Agios Nikolaos. We had the lamb and it was pretty good&mdash;tender, well seasoned. Portions are generous, which I appreciated. Staff were fine, not overly chatty but got the job done. Place gets busy around dinner time, so it&#39;s a bit loud. Still, a solid enough choice if you&#39;re in the area.

The gyros here hit the spot&mdash;definitely ordering that again. Right by the beach and parking right next door, which made it super easy. Staff were friendly too.

New menu&rsquo;s got some solid picks. The red tuna with avocado was the highlight for me. Staff were friendly, garden&rsquo;s chill. Just wish they had a bit more variety on the drinks side.

The view from the terrace is unreal &mdash; whole valley spread out below. Had the grilled octopus, pretty solid. Breezy up there but that&#39;s part of the charm. Worth the drive up the hill.

The shrimp pasta had a sauce with real heat to it, that was the highlight. Shrimp were a bit soft though, not the freshest texture. Didn&#39;t care much about the harbor view or the blankets, just here for the food. Decent plate overall, but I&#39;ve had better. Maybe catch them on a good day.

We came back a second time during our trip, and the grilled salmon was just as good as the first. Fresh, flaky, cooked right. The staff actually remembered us, which was a nice touch. I had a glass of crisp white wine with it, and honestly, that pairing worked better than the food itself. Place gets busy, but worth it.

The cocktails here are seriously good. Dim lighting, old-school vibe, felt like a hidden gem in Heraklion. Staff were on it too.

The Funghi Pizzetti was the one. Pasta&rsquo;s clearly house-made, cooked proper al dente. Sauce had real depth, not just cream and salt. Portion was decent for what you pay. Didn&rsquo;t need anything else on the table.

The coconut pasta was really good, and the Miami burger hit the spot too. Sat outside on the terrace, right by the sea &mdash; perfect for a summer evening. Staff were nice, even though I don&#39;t speak Greek. Didn&#39;t feel rushed at all. Just a solid meal with a great view.

Been here a few times now, and the chicken quesadillas still hit the spot. Crispy outside, decent amount of filling, not one of those sad dry ones. Place gets busy around dinner, but the vibe stays chill. Consistent, which is why I keep coming back.

Came here for cocktails before hitting the beach&mdash;the shaded seating saved us from the heat. Drinks were solid, nothing crazy, but the location is honestly unbeatable. Prices fair for being right by the water. Wouldn&#39;t mind stopping by again if I&#39;m in the area. 🌊

Happy hour cocktails here are actually a good deal. Tried a few and they were all pretty well-balanced, not too sweet. Service was quick too, which I appreciated. Maybe not the most creative menu, but for the price it does the job. I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The staff pointed us to a few local spots after we finished eating. Pita plates were solid and the free fries on the side were a nice touch for a late night stop.

Stopped by for a late lunch and ended up chatting with the owner for a bit. The stuffed vine leaves were the highlight&mdash;warm, lemony, clearly homemade. They even brought out a little raki on the house at the end, which was a nice touch. Place is small and no-frills, but that&rsquo;s kind of the charm. Would&rsquo;ve liked a bit more bread with the meal, but honestly didn&rsquo;t mind.

Stopped by for a quick coffee and ended up staying way longer than planned. The owner actually came over to chat and brought out some fresh pastries &mdash; the spinach pie was still warm. Honestly felt like hanging out at a friend&#39;s place rather than a cafe. Just wish they had more seating, it got pretty crowded by noon.

Been coming here for a while now, and the mixed grill never disappoints. But honestly, that burger patty keeps pulling me back&mdash;smoky, juicy, just right. Had it again last night with the view, still as good as the first time. They even threw in a little dessert on the house, which was a nice surprise. Place stays consistent, and that&#39;s why I keep returning.

Stopped here for a quick bite during a beach walk. Got the grilled octopus and a Greek salad&mdash;both were fresh and hit the spot. Service was fast, no waiting around. View of the water is hard to beat. Prices are a bit on the higher side for the portion size, but you&#39;re paying for the location. Fine for a casual lunch if you&#39;re in the area.

Came here with a couple of friends on a random weeknight and honestly the cocktails were the highlight 🍸 We ordered a bunch of stuff to share and everything tasted fresh, not too heavy. Place got a bit loud later but that kinda added to the vibe for hanging out. Would come back if I&rsquo;m in the neighborhood again.

Great spot not far from Agia Pelagia. We got a complimentary dessert with our meal, which was a nice touch. The food was tasty and portions were generous.

Gyros pita was solid. Fresh, quick, cheap. Exactly what you need when you&#39;re hungry and walking around. No complaints.

The garden felt like a little green escape &mdash; so many plants, and the shade was a blessing. Coffee and Greek yoghurt with fruit hit the spot. Just wish we&#39;d had more time to sit.

Stumbled onto this place down a quiet street&mdash;grilled calamari was spot on, tender, not rubbery. They brought out raki and cake on the house at the end, which paired nicely with my last glass of wine. The birds wandering around the tables are a fun touch. Service was friendly, though a bit slow when it got busy.

A solid &euro;5 pita gyros, filling and way better than your average street grab. Would&#39;ve liked a slightly bolder tzatziki, but for the price, I&#39;m not complaining. A cold beer would&#39;ve paired nicely with it.

The smoked salmon with cream cheese was the highlight &mdash; so fresh. And that waterfront view is hard to beat. Staff were lovely too.

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Earino

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I Avli Tis Chrysanthis

Samaria Delizioso

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