Methexis

The best restaurant in Paleochora! First, the restaurant serves the most authentic and highest quality Greek food we’ve tried in the area so far. Unlike the tourist-oriented spots in the city, this place attracts mostly locals and Greek families. The food is genuinely Greek and tasty. This was the first restaurant during our entire journey that we wanted to visit twice. The service was excellent and attentive to my wife’s vegan diet. Special thanks to Pavlos, who was very kind and gave us great recommendations. We will remember him warmly. A special note about the music—as someone who is into music, I was particularly drawn to the playlist. It sounded so authentic and true to the region that I had to ask for their Spotify playlist, which features Cretan musicians and creates a perfect atmosphere. The ambiance feels like a true Greek taverna. I highly recommend every dish because everything we tried was delicious.

Food is fantastic. We came a little early and the owner got a little mad at us for showing up at 12.30pm for lunch so we left. But he eventually felt bad and said he'll go ahead and open the restaurant for us. Glad he did because the food is amazing!! You won't find better food than this in this little village!! Super clean !

Lovely beach cove, and restaurant! Staff was so nice and quick tending to guests, food was fresh and tasted great! Many local people came to eat as well. Fried baby Kalamari was the BOMB ✨👌🏻 We’ll be back

Very good restaurant with tasty kitchen and unforgettable view!

Very nice ambient, nice view and service but food was pre-made and only warmed up for us. I gave 5 stars because prices were fair, so all together is very good experience.

This place is a bit out of the center, but it is worth visiting, to walk and enjoy beautiful sea and sunsets. As a reward we have got awesome local food (fish of the day) and a goat. Prices are good, service was very good with a nice bonus from the house at the end. It was a great evening! 👍

One of the most authentic traditional restaurants in the wider Paleochora area. Not a coincidence since the kitchen is the realm of the family women. Actually you can find everything here, from grilled meat (the marinated lamb chops were tender, juicy enough and moderately spicy) to casseroles and oven baked dishes like moussaka (baked eggplant and potatoes in creamy bechamel) or stuffed vegetables. The ingredients are notably fresh, mostly from local producers. Anything fried is as airy as succulent, so don't miss the kalitsounia (stuffed pies). The secret here however is fish. Pay a visit early in the afternoon and pick your choice from the rather limited catch of the day, exclusively from local waters (usually red porgy, red mullets and scorpionfish - the latter is a delicacy when grilled). We were lucky to enjoy a delicious slipper lobster (was alive and kicking on the tray). The service is cordial, straightforward and quite professional. By the way, the wine list includes some interesting labels from notable Cretan producers. Expect to pay around 100 euros for a hefty dinner (1 kg prime fish, salad, 3 starters and bottled wine). Mind you, they always offer a treat at the end, a small bottle of raki and semolina halva. Book a table on the front row by the road and enjoy the compelling views of the Cretan mountains across the bay. A must!

Brilliant Restaurant. Visited here many years and several times every year. And have never got anything bad. Ensure to go to inside and check day’s specials. Fish, meat, vegetables, all good!