Mykonos is known for its delicious cuisine, whether you’re in the mood for traditional Greek flavors or something more exotic. Check out the 11 Best Beachfront Restaurants and Bars in Mykonos. You can sample some of the best food and drinks on the island!
Best Places to Eat and Drink in Mykonos- Restaurants in Mykonos:
1. Best Mykonos Breakfast Bakery: Attika Bakery, in the Old Harbour. It’s hard to miss this delicious bakery featuring local Greek pastries, crepes, sandwiches, and much more.
2. Best Traditional Greek Taverna: Nicolas Taverna, located on Agia Anna Beach near Paraga, offers beautiful views and is close to Scorpios (see below).
3. Best Mykonos Party Restaurant: Principote– this turns into a full-on party post and during dinner, complete with napkin waving, table dancing and plate smashing (see below).
4. Best Mykonos Beach Club for Food: Super Paradise Beach Club had delicious food with large portions (see below).
5. Best Luxurious Mykonos Restaurant: Nammos, a high-end chain of beach clubs in only luxurious destinations. The food here lives up to its name.
6. Best Mykonos Gyros and Souvlaki (Cheap lunch spots): For Mykonos Greek Grill. Sakis Grill House or Peppers in Mykonos Town has delicious traditional Greek food (see below).
7. Best Mykonos Restaurant with a View: Kastro’s in Little Venice offers gorgeous sunset views facing the famous windmills. Alternatively, try Baboulas Ouzeri, which provides dining right next to the waves brushing against the rocks (see below).
11 Best Restaurants and Bars in Mykonos
Lunch
1. Peppers Mykonos – for lunch or dinner in the heart of Mykonos city center.
This place was so cheap and amazing. You can stop here for dinner, but please note that this isn’t a sit-down, dress-up type of location. You can stop by here for a takeaway after a night out.
At 8 euros for gyros! This is a more laid-back restaurant, but the food was delicious and reasonably priced. I’d suggest stopping here for lunch.
Price: £
Experience: Loved it!
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Mykonos – for lunch, right next to Scorpios and Agia Anna.
Located across the road from Scorpios. I had seen this place recommended on another blog. The restaurant is on the beach in a beautiful location, and the service was incredible. Food is reasonably priced, and portions are enormous.
Price: £
Experience: Loved it! Big portions
Mykonos for lunch on the beachfront.
This location offers a breathtaking view, situated right next to the sea. However, the service was relatively slow, and there wasn’t a great deal of variety on the menu. If you’re a seafood lover, this is the place for you.
Price: ££
Experience: The food was okay, but the service wasn’t great
Mykonos for lunch while sunbathing.
This was our favorite spot for eating at a beach club. For tasty Mediterranean cuisine and large portions, this spot you won’t want to miss. Especially if you’re sunbathing here, it’s a minimum food spend of 50 euros anyway!
Price: ££
Experience: Tasty Mediterranean cuisine!
DINNER
5. Principote
Mykonos for dinner
Suppose you fancy a loud, vibe-y dinner. This is the place for you. This party destination spot requires bookings.
Book in advance and dress up for this venue. True Greek style, with smashed plates and napkin-waving, is customary here.
Located in the historic center of Chora, Principote Mykonos is all about having a great time and making sure you remember it.
Enjoy delicious Greek specialties, some of the best cocktails around, and live music performances, all while taking in mesmerizing views over Little Venice.
I would suggest the latest seating at 5 pm as it kicks off before your usual dinner reservation and the music is fantastic. Get prepared for one too many shots of ouzo. The waiters also feed you here…
Price: £££
Experience: Loved it!
Mykonos, for lunch or dinner, this is Psarou Beach.
Nammos Beach Club Mykonos is one of the trendiest and most happening places in town, offering beach dining experiences and partying until dawn.
Enjoy exquisite Mediterranean dishes from the restaurant’s menu, day or night, and a fantastic selection of signature cocktails while listening to unique music choices. It’s worth a visit when you are in Mykonos!
The meals did not disappoint. I’d suggest coming early for dinner here as the DJ set usually finishes before 8 pm.
We found that this restaurant was particularly pricey, with cover charges and even a table charge for reserving a seat.
Price: £££
Experience: Lovely atmosphere, not the friendliest staff- Pretentious air
For the beach club for dinner in Paraga.
Booking is expensive, and even during the off-peak season, it is challenging to secure a booking here. For Scorpios in Mykonos, without a reservation, it will be impossible to get a dinner reservation during peak periods.
We arrived on time and had to wait an hour for our table. What you are allowed to do if you eat dinner or have to wait for your booking is have access to other bars here. The best time to come here is on a Sunday.
Price: £££
Experience: One of my favorite spots for bar/nightlife in Mykonos
For dinner or the beach club.
This was one of our favorite beach clubs, with its beautiful, immersive facilities and attentive staff (offering face mist spray and sunglass cleaning services as you sunbathe!).
Located at Mykonos Old Port, Cavo Tagoo is one of the most well-known restaurants in town. Its stylish ambiance and its stunning view over the Aegean Sea make it a popular option for romantic dinners and moonlight cocktail parties.
The menu offers an array of delicious Greek specialties as well as sushi dishes, salads, burgers, and various international options.
Price: £££
Experience: Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff
9. Zuma Mykonos
For dinner or at the beach club
This Japanese restaurant is located in the same spot as Cavo Tagoo. You have the option to dine in the restaurant or poolside here at Zuma. Dishes here are authentic but not traditional, featuring bold and intense flavors.
Price: £££
Experience: Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
10. Interni Restaurant – Mykonos- for dinner.
Interni Restaurant Mykonos is one of the most exclusive restaurants on the island. Its menu offers a diverse selection of dishes from Pan-Asian cuisine, and its unique setting features walls covered in Asian artworks. I’d recommend the truffle risotto.
The open-air terrace offers guests a chance to admire the breathtaking views of Mykonos Town and Little Venice while enjoying their meal.
The restaurant can become quite lively, with many patrons taking advantage of the bar located in the middle of the courtyard.
We did, however, find that the staff wasn’t very welcoming or friendly, and during peak times, our friends encountered trouble securing their booking with similarly unkind staff.
Experience: Pretentious. Other friends had a similar experience for dinner.
Price: £££
BARS
11. 180 Sunset Bar- Mykonos for drinks while watching the sunset.
Perched atop a cliff with stunning views of the Mediterranean, 180 Sunset Bar offers some of the best cocktails in Mykonos.
This rooftop venue also serves up delicious bites, like falafel and grilled octopus. Don’t miss out on their signature sangrias to further indulge in the island’s flavors.
There is a minimum of 80 euros spent each. However, a helpful tip is that you can still watch the sunset, as there are designated spots available for those who haven’t booked, with no minimum spend.
5 Tips for dining at restaurants or bars in Mykonos:
- Tipping in Mykonos: Tipping is expected in Mykonos, Greece. Usual custom is to leave 5 to 10% tip. Think of rounding your bill up.
- Other charges: Expensive restaurants have service, cover, or even table service charges. For example, when dining at Nammos, you are expected to pay a fee for sitting in their restaurant, which they charge by offering bread and oil.
- Reservations: I’d suggest making reservations a few days or a week in advance. Usually, a deposit can be taken, especially for no-shows. We were lucky to have gone during an off-peak time; however, we still booked a week in advance. I would book if you decide to come during the height of summer.
- Beach Clubs: Many of the top beach clubs in Mykonos offer incredible food, and often, a minimum spend is required, which can sometimes be included in the cost of your sunbed. Check this when booking. A tip is to head to a cheaper lunch spot when you have your sunbed, as your booking is usually for the entire day.
- Tap water: Tap water is not safe to drink. You can use this for occasional circumstances, such as brushing your teeth; however, bottled water is what you will need to order in Mykonian restaurants. It’s not free, usually 2 euros a bottle.
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These look incredible – LOVE! Thank you xxx
First of all I need to get to Mykonos! This looks amazing. I love all the types of food you mentioned an the pictures of Greece you took are wonderful. I’m saving this guide for bucket list of travel tips and information. Thank you!