Restaurants we ate at in Greece 2014

Places we ate at while in Greece:

Dionysos - Recommended by Chryssoula, this restaurant has a magnificent view of the Acropolis. When Ken and I arrived at this restaurant about 2PM, between lunch and dinner, the server specifically asked if we would be eating a meal; I got them impression they weren't thrilled to have us between meals if we were only there for the view and a drink or snack. We both ordered very rich entrees - I had a veal stew that was on the sweet side and very filling. We also found, after sitting for about 2 hours, you have to ask for your check! It isn't just 'presented' as it is in the US. 

Smile - in Athens, this was the place to eat inexpensively, with authentic Greek food. The dolmades were wonderful and the owner whipped them up fresh for Dania. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here and took lots of photos.

Avra Restaurant, Mykonos - This outdoor magical island restaurant its one of those long-standing places that continues to delight customers. A beautiful setting under bougainvillea, cacti, with candles, low lighting and crisp linens, with music, excellent food, quality service, We went our last night on Mykanos, and while it really was very pretty, is was fairly expensive.

Raya overlooking the inlet - terrific spinach salad made with an orange viniagrette and Greek cream cheese (tastes like ricotta).

Vencia, Mykonos - This was the restaurant of our hotel and came highly rated on travel sites.

Sunset Tavern - Santorini. Down almost 300 steps at Oia and back up, we ate here twice! Dania and Ken shared the spaghetti with lobster and Eric and I shared an entire red snapper. The prices look horrendous
until you learn they are per kilo, and 2 people won't eat a full kilo of fish. The sunset was remarkable.

1800 in Santorini - Another recommendation by Chryssoula, this was a lovely, historic restaurant and we ate on the roof deck so had another good sunset view. However, it was very expensive. Ken got the wrong entree and in their defense they let him keep it until the correct one was returned.

Pelekanos, Santorini - This restaurant was right above Pezoules, where we stayed. We had a very nice dinner there on their outside deck overlooking the caldera. 

Mama's House - In Fira, Ken, Dania and I tried this place for a late lunch. It was near the bus station. They claimed to have free Wi-Fi but we never did get on it.

Taverna Katina - Amoudi Port, Santorini - This top place at the bottom of the stairs was so good we ate there twice! Right beside the bay, you can't get fish any fresher. You could chose your own catch of the day right from their display case, sold by its weight. One of our favorite dishes was the lobster spaghetti... it was delicious. The food, combined with the atmosphere of the sunsetting on the bay at night - who could ask for more! The best part? If you walk both down and up the stairs to the restaurant from the street level, you can have drinks or dessert with no guilt. Amoudi Bay is definitely one of the most scenic walks downstairs you’ll ever take. No wonder that it is one of the most popular walks in Santorini to this day. After it’s impressive 300 steps (some say it’s more like 350-400) you’ll reach a pristine beach of crystal clear water – pretty much your perfect Greek fantasy and this restaurant.