Where to Eat in Kolymbari: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 7, 2018 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best restaurant in Kolymbari, Greece including Mike Restaurant at Mike's Hotel, Argentina Kapenekis, Palio Arhontiko, The Wave Restaurant, Tis Litsas Ta Kamomata, Restaurant Bar Alexandros (Assotos Yios), Black Lantern, Paliria Cafe Ouzeri, Spatha, Michalis
Things to do in Kolymbari

1. Mike Restaurant at Mike's Hotel

Maleme, Crete 73014, Greece Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch +30 2821 062225
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 128 reviews

Mike Restaurant at Mike's Hotel

Reviewed By Dave G - Lydd, United Kingdom

This is our 4th holiday to Mike’s Hotel and once again the family have welcomed us like life long friends, and helped us have the most relaxing holiday you cold wish for. Nothing is too much trouble, and as always we were treated like kings the whole time we were there. In fact two days after we arrived we booked up for next year just to make sure we could get in. Looking forward to it already.

2. Argentina Kapenekis

Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete 73006, Greece Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Drinks, Dinner, Late Night +30 2824 022243
Excellent
59%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 327 reviews

Argentina Kapenekis

A Traditional Greek Tavern which focuses on the creation of original delicious dishes combining tradition and imagination.

Reviewed By Giannis T - Guildford, England, United Kingdom

A local proposed me this fish tavern and i was a bit disappointed with the food.
Don't bother with the salads. The fish is fresh indeed but something is missing to give some taste. The service is good though and polite, not all of them. I think only the boss.

3. Palio Arhontiko

P. Polihronidi, Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete 730 06, Greece Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$141 - HK$290 +30 2824 022124
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 933 reviews

Palio Arhontiko

Reviewed By lisarondelli - Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Pailio Arhontiko stands out from the other restaurants next to it not only for its wonderful menu but also its beautiful decor and wonderful service.
On arrival you are greeted with a smile and complimentary glass of sparkling wine and get your first chance to explore the menu. We tried a number of different dishes and none disappointed. From the pork bites, octopus, marinated chicken and salads all were beuatifully, cooked, flavoured and presented. The service was attentive but not over the top. We went just before they shut for the winter period (they open again in April) but were still fed and looked after well. For an after dinner treat try the dessert wine and homemade dark chocolate and nit bites - absolutely amazing!
We went twice in theweek we were in Crete and I will certainlygo again when I return to the Island

4. The Wave Restaurant

Beach Front, Maleme, Crete, Greece Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +30 697 667 3669
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 453 reviews

The Wave Restaurant

Reviewed By Anne S

We ate lunch here outside with lovely views of the sea and dinner inside with family and friends. The food is lovely with traditional favourites as well as some more unusual dishes. Service is good and staff very friendly. Will certainly be returning when we are next in Maleme.

5. Tis Litsas Ta Kamomata

Afrata | Kolimbari, Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete 730 06, Greece Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +30 697 622 8778
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 410 reviews

Tis Litsas Ta Kamomata

Reviewed By StaffordshireTrebs - Staffordshire

We have reviewed Kali Kardia in Afrata, Tis Litsas Ta Kamomata is the other restaurant on the right!
Firstly they serve the local unpasteurised beer, if for no other reason drop in for that! The Taverna is family run and of the same high standard as Kali, you honestly can't divide either (apart from the beer).
Comedy moment? The lamb and goat from the grill is usually the same meat, although they may forget to remember what you ordered when serving;
Waiter 'Here is your Goat madam
Guest 'I ordered Lamb?
Waiter ' Yes Lamb!'
Guest 'This lamb is gorgeous!!'
Well worth a visit and they also sell local jewellery and honey

6. Restaurant Bar Alexandros (Assotos Yios)

Rapaniana, Crete 73006, Greece Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Seating, Highchairs Available, Parking Available Greek, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +30 2824 022361
Excellent
86%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 130 reviews

Restaurant Bar Alexandros (Assotos Yios)

Reviewed By Bennibenj - Brighton

Went into the restaurant twice. First time for drinks and then the next night for dinner.
I had the Kleftiko which was really nice as a main and also garlic bread. Washed down with Amstel! Maybe a few of them....
Host was brilliant, made the experience what it was.

7. Black Lantern

Maleme, Crete 73014, Greece Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Parking Available Bar, Mediterranean, European, British, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +30 697 572 8345
Excellent
70%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 292 reviews

Black Lantern

Reviewed By Debbie_Jan - Eastleigh, England, United Kingdom

Lovely friendly restaurant serving a wide variety of Cretan and English dishes at reasonable prices. Although Graham, the owner was not cooking himself the evening we visited, he still insisted on inspecting each dish before it was served. We both had the traditional Cretan lamb dish, Tsigariasta, which was delicious. We visited on the last night of our 2 week all- inclusive holiday, had we gone earlier I know we would have gone back again! Graham, a Londoner from Shepherd's Bush is the perfect host and his restaurant is spotless. Despite not being on the seafront, the restaurant is high up on the main road and has a lovely view from the back Terrace over fields and out to the sea.

8. Paliria Cafe Ouzeri

Kamisiana, Crete, Greece Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Grill, Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner +30 2824 022926
Excellent
82%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 57 reviews

Paliria Cafe Ouzeri

Right next to Kastalia Vlllage in Kamisiana - owned by Manolis and Stella Louladakis

Reviewed By hobthegob - Birmingham, United Kingdom

We had no trouble finding this as it was next door to our apartment, the Kastalia Village. We had a delightful table on the Terrace and watched the sun set over the sea. Many restaurants would rely on this for their custom, but not here. The food was excellent, plentiful and not expensive- fifty euros for 3 courses and half a litre of house wine.
We shared anchovies and courgette fritters to start. Whilst the anchovies were good the fritters were sensational- absolutely delightful! Mains were the recommended swordfish plate. It was a very large piece and beautifully cooked on a griddle. Before the starters we had free bread and tomato paste. Both were excellent- fresh and seasoned with herbs. The free stuff just flowed! A glass of ouzo was on the table as we sat. Can't comment on it as neither of us like it. After the mains a free chocolate pudding arrived, then a glass of sweet wine to finish.
The service was friendly and efficient. Please try this place and don't forget to ask for the courgette fritters.

9. Spatha

Port, Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete 730 06, Greece Reservations, Waitstaff Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
Excellent
33%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
14%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 21 reviews

Spatha

Reviewed By Davide D - Milan, Italy

A nice surprise. Excellent food in particular sardines and octopus but also the pepper with rice inside . The fried shrimps were also delicious. We liked the atmosphere which is not the fake one you can find in the taverns (restaurants) next door with personell inviting you to enter their restaurants with semi gentle ways...
The owner is very kind and explains you dishes outside the menu indicating the fresh products and the frozen ones .
The wine from the wood , of the house, is OK . Prices are decent and line with expectations . 8 people for 96 euros . Not bad and well done.

10. Michalis

Kamisiana, Crete, Greece Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast +30 2824 022801
Excellent
69%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Michalis

Reviewed By owlsmadfan - Dronfield, United Kingdom

Michalis and Maria run a beautiful traditional taverna, the sort that is rapidly disappearing unfortunately.
Rather than look at the menu, I advise that you just ask Michalis what he recommends. You will not be disappointed.
The food cooked by Maria is traditional and delicious. All in all, a treasure not to be missed.

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