Methexis

Beautiful outdoor patio with a large menu to choose from. They make delicious Greek speciality dishes everyday. Fresh caught fish to choose from and traditional Greek dishes. Beautiful view of the ocean and mountains.

Fantastic place.little walk round the coast to get to but worth it. Late October most places are mybe half full.this was busy. Had beef stifado and goat in the oven and meat was falling off bone. Token cake and raki at the end was very nice.

If you’re looking for an authentic Greek dining experience in Paleochora, this traditional tavern is an absolute gem! Nestled in a beautiful spot with breathtaking views of the Cretan landscape, it offers the perfect mix of atmosphere, flavor, and hospitality. The highlight of our meal was the lamb—tender, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection.

Methexis in Palaiochora is an unforgettable spot for authentic Cretan food with a beautiful sea view. We tried the octopus in wine sauce, which was tender and full of flavor, the slow-cooked lamb, and the kleftiko — all perfectly prepared and deeply satisfying. The tsigariasto was another highlight, rich and hearty, and the tirokafteri (htipiti) added the perfect spicy, creamy touch alongside the mains. Generous portions, traditional recipes, and the relaxed seaside atmosphere make this a must-visit when in Palaiochora.

Was recommended this restaurant from someone who had been a lot so were looking forward to it with high expectations. We arrived to a busy evening, got almost the last table. The waiter who came to take our order was so busy having a heated conversation with another waiter whilst we were mid order that he really wasn't listening to us and didnt make us feel welcome at all. This culminated in one of our meals arriving quickly but the other one not arriving until over an hour after we had sat down. We had to remind them we had ordered it and it had obviously not been put through to the kitchen properly. 1 hour 15 minutes later it arrived but one of us finished our meal before the other had even arrived. Our server was totally uninterested in us and at no time did we get an apology. It felt like we were being ignored and the whole service was so disappointing. The grilled meatball and Fries that finally arrived after 1 hr 15 mins was totally underwhelming and not worth waiting for. However the cretan salad was lovely, the vine leaves and stuffed zucchini flowers lovely but the server needs to realise he let everything down so much as he said nothing welcoming to us, no smiles, no friendliness and more importantly no apology for us having to wait so long. Cretan hospitality is amazing but definitely not here.

Lovely place to have dinner in Paleochora with a beautiful view! The octopus and the dessert were amazing!

We were immediately intrigued to try this place given the stellar Google reviews and we certainly were not disappointed. Came for a casual lunch and were met with warmth and excellent service. Situated right on the coast, you will find yourself both captivated by the view and the food. We all ordered different dishes and tried each other's and every dish was beautiful. I can especially recommend the grilled calamari which was the best fish I had eaten all vacation. A lovely range of delicious coffees too. And then once we had paid, the friendly staff brought us ice cold refreshing watermelon. What a lovely place.

Very tasty authentic Cretan food. Amazing view, and super professional and friendly staff.