Eat like a Greek - My, my, how can I resist you?

Has the image of an al fresco whitewashed taverna with tables laden with feta and olive salads, dips, moussaka and dolmades popped into your head? While quintessential charming tavernas remain a stalwart feature of every Greek island, a haute cuisine scene has also flourished. To eat like a Greek has become a riveting, sumptuous affair. We take you to our favourite restaurants across the region.

BLUE DOOR BLUE PALACE, CRETE

Tucked away at the end of the beach and perched atop a rocky hill lies your quintessential Greek taverna experience! Blue Door is housed in a former fisherman’s house, and celebrates old world charm with its blue-hued terrace. Gorge on classic family recipes and signature seafood dishes, such as oven baked sardines, moussaka and tiropita, the traditional cheese pie. Enhancing your meal are views of crystal cobalt waters and captivating Spinalonga Island.

OLD MILL RESTAURANT ELOUNDA MARE, CRETE

Located around an ancient millstone in the midst of gnarly olive trees, this all fresco fine-dining restaurant celebrates the timeless Cretan cuisine with a fusion twist. Since it opened 30 years ago, it’s received many Toque d'Or awards. Starters include cold beetroot soup with goat yoghurt and mastic aroma, while mains like grouper fillet in Cretan greens, braised fennel and shellfish sauce flavoured with Ouzo, are sure to tempt you.

OCEAN DAIOS COVE, CRETE

Where Greek heritage blends with contemporary, sophisticated flair. Having forged relationships with Cretan small-scale producers, Ocean serves up handpicked fresh ingredients. Tuck into hearty salad bowls at lunchtime, or black tempura cauliflower with grilled feta, followed by swordfish for dinner. With the breath-taking cove as your backdrop, the nearby waves of the Mediterranean Sea add to this heightened experience.

RAW BAR DOMES MIRAMARE, CORFU

Yes, you can come to Corfu and enjoy some of the most exquisite and premium sushi outside of Japan! For a casual but chic soiree, RAW Bar offers up Asian fusion to be washed down with fine champagne and cocktails from award-winning mixologists, incredible sea views, and live lounge music from resident DJs. Tuck into tuna usuzukuri with yuzu-ponzu sauce, wakame salad, salmon teriyaki and so much more!

KAMARES BY SPONDI EAGLES PALACE, HALKIDIKI

Head to the adult’s only Kamares by Spondi restaurant and you’ll find yourself in the safe, talented hands of two-star Michelin chef Arnaud Bignon. Situated on a wooden terrace, you can gulp up incredible island views as you relish seasonally-inspired gourmet dishes, such as scallops, with cauliflower, chive and arenkha (caviar), or Press Iberico.

BEEFBAR BILL & COO SUITES AND LOUNGE, MYKONOS

The highly esteemed Beefbar was born out of Monte Carlo, but its Mykonos beach location in the shade of mulberry trees is breath-taking. Owned by Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge, Beefbar is a 10 minute drive away. Steak lovers will be in seventh heaven, but the local fishermen are also hard at work so you can feast on fresh melon sea bass ceviche, octopus tacos, and lobster rolls. Or, you can go classic with spanakopita or king crab salad. Take that with a side of lounge tunes from the house DJ and you’ve got an awesome atmosphere.

LURE RESTAURANT MYSTIQUE, SANTORINI

Having led several Michelin-starred restaurants, French chef Olivier Camphana uses the delectable Cycladic ingredients to deliver inspired Mediterranean flavours, such as a Cycladic brim of summer vegetables and Santorini tomatoes. Set within an oasis inspired by the sea views, you’re in for an exceptional epicurean treat.

KOOC - TAVERNA SECRETS THE WESTIN RESORT & THE ROMANOS, COSTA NAVARINO

Showcasing the organically grown ingredients of Costa Navarino comes a fusion of Messinian and ethnic fare at KOOC - Taverna Secrets. For example, within the appetisers you’ll find halloumi paired with grilled pickled lettuce and dukkha, or traditional meat pies with tomato config, basil and sour milk with mint oil. This is all served up in a tranquil terrace setting.

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