DK Travel : Athens : Around the Attica Coast : Places to eat

Ennea Kores, Tzia

Bypass other tavernas lining the port and head to the end of the bay and this favourite of the Athenian cognoscenti. Enjoy the view over a poikilia (mixed plate) of fresh seafood and veggie treats.
Island, Varkiza

Ritzy Athenians don’t mind driving well over an hour out of the city to reach this beautiful seaside club. The Mediterranean fusion food and sushi are only part of it – stay on to enjoy the late-night dancing.
Ithaki

Elaborate cuisine and glitzy clientele in a wood-and-glass building built into a cliff overlooking the sea. Mainly fish but also a decent choice of meat dishes.
Kavouri, Nea Makri

Top-notch taramasalata and fresh grilled seafood (the squid is especially good) at this garden taverna by the sea.
Mezedopoleio To Steki, Aegina

Located near the fish market, you can always be sure there will be good seafood here, accompanied by ouzo.
Moita, Hydra

Light, creative Mediterranean cuisine in a lovely courtyard. The focus is on seafood, but don’t miss the delicious pears poached in wine for dessert.
Patralis, Spetses

Dull surrounds but probably the widest variety of fresh fish on the island.
Syrtaki, nr Sounio

The most popular taverna around Sounio, and with good reason. The shaded three-storey seating area has a nice view of the sea, and spit-cooked beef and fresh octopus are reliably tasty.
Vassilis, Mati

Simple taverna serving such delights as a mouth-watering roasted baby pork and kolokeftedes (fried courgette balls).
Xypolitos, nr Vavrona

This coastal fish taverna has great starters, including a nice, light taramasalata – but save room for the grilled fish.

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For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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