Best Mediterranean food near Symi, South Aegean, Greece

April 2, 2020 Terina Blouin

Discover Restaurants offering the best Mediterranean food in Symi, South Aegean, Greece. Symi, also transliterated as Syme or Simi (Greek: Σύμη), is a Greek island and municipality. It is mountainous and includes the harbor town of Symi and its adjacent upper town Ano Symi, as well as several smaller localities, beaches, and areas of significance in history and mythology. Symi is part of the Rhodes regional unit.
Things to do in Symi

10. Petalo Symi

Akti Ntaniel, 85600 Greece Mediterranean, European, Greek Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Table Service, Parking Available, Full Bar, Beach [email protected] +30 2246 072389 http://petalofoodbar.com
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5 based on 113 reviews

Petalo Symi

Feet in the water with a splendid view of the port of Symi, the Petalo, a family restaurant, invites you to enjoy fresh produce, fish, seafood, meat cooked over a wood fire and many other tempting dishes. The setting is intimate and relaxing. In addition

Reviewed By Y3593HGlindag

Visited this beautiful waterside space in 2017 and this is what I wrote about it then.“What a wonderful space! Beautifully and thoughtfully laid out, the most excellent sunbeds ever! (I've only seen this style of canopied sunbeds in Cuba) The food and drinks are delicious and well presented. They play smooth, cool jazzy music which adds to the sophistication of this classy beachside jewel. We were very attentively looked after by two lovely girls, Athena and Cleopatra, whose charm and friendliness made a big impact on us. So much so that we have spent nearly every day in the same spot, soaking up the ambience and relaxing. Highly recommend!”Heading back to Symi this week and planning to revisit Petalo several times during our stay. It really is a gem of a spot to sunbathe, relax and allow the incredible ambience to soak into your soul!

9. Taverna Meraklis

Protou Lochou, Gialos 856 00 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Reservations [email protected] +30 2246 071003 http://www.omeraklis.com
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4 based on 302 reviews

Reviewed By 4ivlis

Staff was very kind, friendly and efficient. The location is perfect: the road is peaceful and it’s very close to the harbour but not on the seaside. The food was amazing! Both the octopus salad and the grilled octopus were sublime: tasty and well cooked! I would go back again!

8. Taverna To Spitiko

Akti Pavlou, Gialos 85600 Greece Seafood, Grill, Mediterranean, European, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +30 2246 072452 http://www.facebook.com/ToSpitikoTaverna/
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4 based on 933 reviews

Taverna To Spitiko

Family restaurant with a fresh seafood and fishes , home made food , as well grilled meat, pasta , gluten free dishes .

Reviewed By ajdmouse

Right so this place was THE place to go a few years ago - it was small but now its expanded and taken over the next space Have to say service top notch - well done to the charming front of house woman - and great food - Fava just to die for and the Stifado - ok it was it deconstructed ( not in a pot) but beautiful - portions as you need them rather than want - you know it makes sense

7. Trata Trawler Taverna

Kali Strata gialos, 856 00 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +30 2246 071411
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4 based on 342 reviews

Trata Trawler Taverna

Walking by the small seaside of Symi port, we found ”trata trawler”. Nikos, the son of the family told us that he continues the 40th years of this family taverna with his brother. His father and mother are still there with theie smile. They have friends f

Reviewed By vassilisp2013

The place is not in the best location but the food compensates. Quality and quantity more than satisfactory and we had ordinary plates not any specialty. Congrats to the cook! Service also fast compared to the people attending!

6. Tholos

Gialos Port de Symi, dodécanèse, 856 00 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +30 2246 072033
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4 based on 724 reviews

Tholos

Reviewed By 832carlym

After walking round the port away from the main restaurants and shops there were two simply set up restaurants, but with beautiful views back across the port. Tholos may look very simple but food, service and price was excellent we had greek salad , tuna salad, homemade bread, wine and beer for less than 25 euros..Would have paid more in the port area...Definitely recommend xxxxx

5. Odyssia Restaurant

Aggelidi, 856 00 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +30 2246 071210 http://www.symi-odyssia.gr/
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4 based on 663 reviews

Odyssia Restaurant

Reviewed By Kate V

Perfectsetting,right on the harbour,staff very pleasant,unfortunately not the best food ,if we had all eaten chicken souvalaki it would have been better as this was good,but the lamb in the oven was very dry,oily and tasteless,2 of us had the seafood risotto and unfortunately,whilst the 4 large prawns were delicious the risotto was mainly feta cheese and far too much of it so very over powering,not a very good meal,we did not return

4. Taverna O Haris

Next to the taxi station, Gialos 85600 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +30 694 065 2470 http://www.tavernaoxaris.gr/el/taverna-psistaria-symi
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4 based on 762 reviews

Taverna O Haris

Reviewed By the_wagsta

Our visits to Symi wouldn't be complete without a meal here and, as usual, we had two delicious swordfish steaks. Very friendly and always good value for money. From my own experiences of eating here i do not believe that some of the negative reviews are genuine. Hope to see you again on our next visit, Yamas!

3. The Olive Tree Cafe

Top Of the Kali Strata Chorio, Gialos 856 00 Greece Cafe, Mediterranean, European, British Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Table Service, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +30 2246 072681 https://www.facebook.com/olivetreesymi/
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4 based on 364 reviews

The Olive Tree Cafe

Reviewed By annibear

this is a lovely garden plenty of colour and things to look at . all cakes made by themselves all home done . lots off books that you can change . Staff very friendly and chatty and informative we enjoyed our drink here .

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2. Haritomeni Taverna

Pitini, 856 00 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Cash Only, Table Service, Free Wifi +30 2246 072771
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4 based on 205 reviews

Haritomeni Taverna

Reviewed By steven s

I would strongly recommend avoiding this place if you enjoy being treated as a human being. Never have we been abused by restaurant staff before. We arrived for our 8.30 reservation to be greeted by a frantic sweaty unhygienic little man telling us there’s no tables as they are all booked. Then we explained our reservation which was misspelled. He threw us to the table and told us he will be back, we waited 20 mins before calling him and he arrived and shouted at us stating that we must wait until he has served the other people in the que. so we waited , another 20 mins passed without as much as a drink order being taken. So we complained. At that point he started shouting at my guest (a lady of 73) and told us that we should be grateful we haven’t waited an hour like the table next to us. They was not full I would say around 70 percent. At this stage we decided to leave, he called the owner who then came out shouting and told us we should wait like everyone else. He became quite aggressive and also his hygiene was quite disturbing. The food on other’s plates did look nice but there is absolutely no way anyone who wants professional or even adequate service and treatment should visit here , I have been in Greece sailing all summer visiting hundreds of tavernas. All amazing I’m there own way. But this was a nasty car crash with zero respect for paying customers AVOID AT ALL COSTS, I have a 3 min video recording of the aggressive owner to back up my storyΠερισσοτερο βρωμικη μπορει να θεωρηθει η επισκεψη σασ στην επιχειρηση μας παρα 6 εργαζομενων ιδρομενων ανθρωπων που τρεχουν για την εξυπηρετηση των πελατων τους. Η συμπεριφορα σας παραπεμπει σε αλλες εποχες ,για αυτο και η υποτηθεμενη εκρηξη συμπεριφορας της διευθυνσης , οσο για το βιντεο που επικαλειστε μπορουμε να δειξουμε κ εμεις πωσ το προκαλεσατε. Οσο για το φαγητο αφηστε να το κρινουν αλλοι και οχι ανθρωποι αγενεις σαν κ εσας ( τελικα περιμενατε 20 λεπτα η 27 λεπτα οπως ειπατε σε εμενα , λιγο ψευτικο μου φαινεται )

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1. The Secret Garden

Alithini Street/Pedi Road Chorio Symi, 856 00 Greece European, Mediterranean, Greek Dinner, Brunch, Lunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +30 2246 072153 http://www.kryfi-avli.com/
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5 based on 159 reviews

The Secret Garden

Reviewed By Kate V

Very pretty little place,as the name suggests,popular and can get busy,tapas menu in the evening was delicious and varied with good prices,owner and staff very friendly,worth a bisit on a Friday evening for Blues night or Monday for open mic

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