Where to eat Mediterranean food in Platanias: The Best Restaurants and Bars

May 8, 2020 Janean Rudisill

Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Platanias. Platanias (Greek: Πλατανιάς) is a village and municipality on the Greek island of Crete. It is located about 10 km (6.2 mi) west from the city of Chania and east of Kastelli-Kissamos, on Chania Bay. The seat of the municipality is the village Gerani. Platanias is a popular tourism village with a beach, several hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. Not far from the coast is the island of Agioi Theodoroi.
Things to do in Platanias

10. Vergina no 2

Leoforos Machis Kritis 194, Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 741 00 Greece Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +30 2831 035951
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4 based on 326 reviews

Reviewed By leemjvd

There are two vergina's in Platanes, Rhethymnon but this one (beach side and bigger) is the one to choose. Excellent food. Very friendly atmosphere, Good en very humerous service. Unluckily some people mistake this Vergina for the other (smaller) one on the other side of the street which is less (we ate there too). Cannot but very recommend this one !

9. Myli Restaurant Cafe

Maxis Kritis 174-176, Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 741 00 Greece Mediterranean, European, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi, Playgrounds [email protected] +30 693 849 3551 http://www.facebook.com/Myli.gr
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4 based on 508 reviews

Myli Restaurant Cafe

Reviewed By Spotman555

Visited earlier this week after wondering past and admiring the setting. It’s a lovely setting and the staff are very friendly and welcoming but unfortunately the food was awful. My wife and I ordered the set menu special for 2 which included garlic bread, a Greek salad, 2 portions of salmon pasta and ice cream.All of these were terrible. The garlic bread was 2 slices of baguette with some melted cheese and some tomato, no hint of garlic and not very nice. The salmon pasta was almost inedible, so much cream that it was sickly. We both left at least half of ours. Then the ice cream, we were presented with a tiny scoop of pistachio (did not have an option to choose) and again this wasn’t very nice. Sadly not a single course that was decent. My son had a margherita pizza which he said was nice but you can’t really mess up a pizza. My middle daughter has the carbonara pasta and again it was so creamy that she had to leave most. My oldest daughter had the kids fish fingers which were okay.All in all, a very disappointing evening, particularly considering the lovely surroundings

8. Sky Park Grill House Restaurant

160 Leoforos Machis Kritis, Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 741 00 Greece Fast Food, Greek, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +30 2831 024905 https://www.facebook.com/1skypark/?ref=page_internal
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4 based on 396 reviews

Sky Park Grill House Restaurant

Reviewed By Travelstudios

Well done George and your team, enjoyed one of the best meals at Sky Park tonight !!Fried chicken with vegetables is a poor description of fresh chicken cooked in white wine, peppers, sweet carrot and delicious cream sauce.Restaurant quality food Look forward to enjoying the same quality when the Sky Park garden opens.Keep up your great workJill & Marco

7. steki

182 Leoforos Machis Kritis, Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 741 00 Greece Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Breakfast, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +30 697 209 4630 http://www.google.gr/maps/place/STEKI+Restaurant/@35.3687287,24.5320003,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x72b70053dcc4b581!8m2!3d35.3687287!4d24.5320003
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4 based on 615 reviews

steki

We are a family tavern since 1985. We offer traditional Greek food in a very friendly and family atmosphere.

Reviewed By LimerickCrazyMama

We visited here twice during our stay in the local area. The hospitality was the best we experienced in our two week stay and the food was also excellent. Lots of free delicious bread and dips before the meal and the customary raki in the house to end the evening. Relaxed atmosphere and not at all pushy as some places can be. Definitely worth a visit

6. Taverna Yiannis

159 Leoforos Machis Kritis, Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 741 00 Greece Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +30 2831 054133 http://www.facebook.com/Taverna-Yiannis-570239679852547/
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4 based on 563 reviews

Taverna Yiannis

We offer greek traditional and homemade food,cooked always every day and fresh. We offer fresh fish every day as well!!

Reviewed By wpdesousa-mauk

I ordinarily like tavernas a lot and believe in being fair in evaluating them. Unfortunately, we found the TripAdvisor reviews which claim this is the #4 taverna in Platanes to be flawed.We ate here today. T gentleman who took our order (possibly the owner) was very pleasant and friendly. We ordered the Giant Beans, Eggplant in the Oven for appetizers and the lamb chops and Bolognese for mains. On arrival, everything looked just fine.The beans were cold and not good, no flavor. The eggplant was not fully cooked and had absolutely no flavor and the skin was hard for some reason, which made me gag. The Bolognese, while it looked very nice, had absolutely no flavor either, even after I put salt, pepper and grated cheese on it (a lot of each). My companion forced himself to eat the lamb chops which were quite rubbery and not seasoned (the chops were inconsistently cooked, too, leading us to believe some of the chops may have been leftover from a previous day). On a positive note, the fried potatoes were quite good. They were even hot!I have to say that this was the worst meal we have had in Crete in our three-week stay. How TripAdvisor could possibly claim that this restaurant is the #4 best restaurant, to my palate, defies credulity. I can understand one less than optimal dish, but each and everything we ordered was not good in any way. How they survive in a town with so many really good tavernas is completely beyond me. The people were quite pleasant and the ambiance was nice (except for the American rock & roll music, which seemed kind of odd considering it is a Greek taverna). We really couldn't wait to get our bill and depart. I feel terrible even writing this review, but the food had no redeeming qualities except the fried potatoes and those alone, sadly, were insufficient to redeem the remainder of the meal.i would like to reply to you because i respect all the people who have written so many good reviews about us....iam sorry that you were dissapointed so much with everything even the music......thank you very much indeed!!

5. Kellari Taverna

Leoforos Machis Kritis 153, Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 343 00 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +30 2831 051882 http://www.kellari.info/home
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4 based on 345 reviews

Kellari Taverna

Reviewed By Manda302014

Visited this taverna a few times , always very welcoming nothing to much trouble, food very good and good selection on menu.

4. Finikas Taverna

Motakis, Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 741 00 Greece Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Highchairs Available, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Ser [email protected] +30 2831 023150 https://www.facebook.com/finikastaverna/
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4 based on 258 reviews

Finikas Taverna

Finikas restaurant is ​​located in one of the most beautiful and quiet parts of Platanias and serves quality greek food since 1997. It is addressed to anyone, local or foreign, who wants to enjoy pure clean food, and is very friendly to families with smal

Reviewed By PingsMum

We visited at the end of August, and although pleasant enough, not the usual Greek welcome. Food was good, but lacked atmosphere.

3. Bella Casita Taverna

Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 74100 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Greek Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free [email protected] +30 693 256 9111 http://www.bella-cuzina.com
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5 based on 206 reviews

Bella Casita Taverna

Restaurant with a high standard of quality food. Our experienced chef takes great care in preparing the food with only the freshest, local ingredients against a fare price.

Reviewed By Cath M

We came last year and found this outstanding restaurant. We returned tonight for a special birthday meal and didn’t think last year’s visit could be topped but how wrong we were. The food was beyond incredible, the staff and service so attentive, passionate and knowledgeable and simply couldn’t be more willing to please. Literally the very best meal I have ever eaten. Will definitely be returning for sure!

2. Pagona's Place

2 Nikeas, Platanias, Rethymnon, Crete 741 00 Greece Mediterranean, Greek, Grill, Healthy Dinner Takeout, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seatin +30 698 603 2480
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5 based on 943 reviews

Pagona's Place

Our small traditional taverna, will offer you something a little bit different.. You will be able to samble some of our traditional cousine cooked fresly from me Pagona and my mother ''Vaso''.. These small dishes we offer are called ''meze'' dishes and yo

Reviewed By jstan54

Visited here for dinner. The restaurant is lovely with a slightly eccentric but very friendly owner who prepares the most amazing Cretan food. I ordered meatballs followed by mousaka and a complimentary chocolate and cream dessert with Raki. My wife chose aubergine patty’s with stuffed pepper and tomato as main with the same dessert. We had half litre of rose and a large beer and bill came to €33 !!! The food and service were amazing and the place is a must visit if your staying anywhere near Plantains, Réthimnon.

The 10 Best Things to Do in Platanias, Greece

1. Lemonokipos Restaurant (Lemon Tree Garden)

100 Ethnikis Antistaseos Street Old Town, Rethymnon, Crete 74100 Greece Mediterranean, Greek Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Playgrounds [email protected] +30 2831 057087 http://www.lemonokipos.com
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4 based on 1516 reviews

Lemonokipos Restaurant (Lemon Tree Garden)

‘Lemonokipos’ (Greek word for lemon-tree garden) is a modern Greek restaurant, located in the heart of Rethymno City. The restaurant overlooks on the central Mikrasiaton Square of the picturesque old town of Rethymno and sits next to Mosque "Neratzes" and

Reviewed By heatherw970

This is a pretty restaurant where you are eating out in the garden courtyard. We visited one evening and both opted for the vegetarian/vegan menu which included wine. The flavours were delicious, the vegetarian moussaka was as good as any meat one and the value for money extraordinary. Relaxed atmosphere and great staff. We returned a few nights later and enjoyed the Cretan menu, again a great experience.

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