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.

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.

Perfect. Everything excellent. Food, service, view. Definitely recommended.

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.

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.

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.

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

Had been recommended by a friend but unfortunately it was a let down (Wednesday 14/8 for dinner). Expected something better from a 7.5 euro per 100gr golden grouper kind of place. Slow service, mistake in the bill, mediocre salad & kaltsounia. Would also change the signage and refresh the whole customer experience approach which is not just providing tablets instead of a hard copy menu (unless we were so unlucky). Pity because the location is nice and it looks popular.

Great Cretan food! We had the grilled calamari and linguine with mussels in garlic and wine sause. Amazing good dishes! The biggest surprice though was the Mastelo cheese. It is from the Greek island Chios and served with home made marmelade from tomatoes wich the ladyowner of the restaurant picks herselfe and prepare. The best cheese we have had so far!

We found this lovely restaurant last and couldn’t resist visiting it again. We ended up eating there every night. Their quality of food is constant. As good food is a big part of our holiday I can say that this part was perfect.

Had amazing linguini with shrimps in garlic & wine sauce and grilled dorade. You can select the fish you want from display. The spicy feta cream is amazing too and the staff very friendly.

The food was delicious both times we visited. The shrimp saganaki was amazing, and the grilled octopus was also really tasty, though the presentation could have been a bit better—but the flavour made up for it. The giant beans were lovely, and I’d definitely recommend them. The complimentary raki and apple or pear dessert were a nice, refreshing touch. Service wasn’t quite as attentive when we went on the weekend, but to be fair the place was packed. Otherwise, the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be going back.

A restaurant with very nice atmosphere and sea view but the taste of the food wasn’t something special, in contrast with the previous years. First of all,the guy at the front of the restaurant who sit us on the table was not very polite. After that the Greek “fava” had a e very Smokey flavour like something burnt. Also the shrimps on the shrimps pasta hadn’t had their Gastrointestinal tract removed and we had to do it ourselves.. red flag. The waiters were polite , and the kalamari was perfect. They have big variety of different types of wine. And very nice atmosphere.

Unfortunately the food was overcooked and tasteless. A shame for a restaurant specialising in fresh fish and seafood. The staff were very nice, the setting is lovely. Just need to cook the food better!

Not much to see, but great views over the village and ocean, and a nice place to wander about and have a look at the castle remains. There is a board at the entrance with some historical details which is useful. Definitely worth a visit to the castle if you’re in Paleochora but not worth travelling here to visit the castle alone.

Not a lot to see, but interesting none the less. Views were worth the visit

Interesting history and fantastic views. Walk past the fort to the edge of the cliff for more views East and West.

There is not much left of this venetian fortress that used to control the trade routes on the southern part of the island. You can still enjoy the view of the sea and the town below

Great place. You can see whole town of Paleoxora. Perfect spot for sunset and look at the night sky and see all the stars

Really cute place to visit and have a great point of view ! It s quite easy to access (some steps) and can be done in flip flop :)

Set above the town the fortress is being excavated/restored, and has views over the town and sea approaches. Venetian, Ottoman, and German occupation exacted a toll on the fortress, but it is worth the climb for the views.

My husband and I really loved everything, the food, the service and the kind staff! It was our first day in Crete, the first restaurant we tried and it was just amazing!

We had the chicken fillet in mustard sauce with peppers and the lamb ribs. It was delicious. Nice place with great service.

One of the best restaurants to check out! We had red beet root salad, tzatziki and fried zucchini chips as starters, beef stifaki and pork souflaki with some excellent white house wine. The staff was very friendly and knowledgly answered questions about dishes. The location is very nice. Lots of locals in the restaurants. We had view on u church and the ferry in the harbor. (Would give 6 stars :))

Absolutely fantastic food, some of the best we've eaten in Crete.. excellent quality and reasonable price too. Staff friendly and warm. We ate here twice and we rarely return to the same restaurant even when they are good.

Very welcoming staff, delicious food and efficient and friendly service. Recommended.

We had a very good meal. Everything was freshly cooked and really tasty. They were very accommodating and the service was very good.

Amazing Cretan food and such a great service. Thank you for recommending one of the best pork steak I ever had! When you finish your meal you can count on getting a free dessert and raki. :)

We were there a week ago.We ordered coffee and cakes. The carrot cake was stale, the lemon pie better but not good. They are supposed to be all fresh and daily products as they produce the cakes. But they prefer to serve stale cakes and be defamed than serve the best quality and be famous for that.

We had nutella wrap and sugar cinnamon with a huge scoop of strawberry sorbet as desert. Nice ambiente with friendly staff

Some of the best waffles I've ever tasted! The coffee is really good also. Great place for breakfast or dessert.

Everything perfect, our favourite patisserie in Palaiochora. Very nice staff, excellent service and very tasty deserts, especially the bitter ice cream

Good place for coffee. They have almond milk! (It’s not easy to find plant-based / vegan cappuccino in Paleochora.) Nice service as well :)

Amazing desserts, kind staff and value for money. Would definitely recommend!

Almond milk ❤️ cute place to get your coffee as a vegan or lactose intolerant. Cozy terrace in the morning and friendly service

Can't gate any better and more authentic than this Greek restaurant, at least for a tourist like me. Super delicious food, staff that makes it happen in a very friendly and fun way. The place was always full but somehow we get a table. Well worth visiting

Very delicious food and quite some vegetarian options. We had the avocado salad, zucchini balls, and something called imam or iman (?) which was eggplant made in the oven all delicious and stuff. Service was great and the guy who took our order quickly picked up on us being vegetarian without us needing to be explicit. Very welcoming place

We were looking for something real, not too touristy and not too flashy, with excellent local food... and we found it right here! Possibly the best taverna of our two-week stay. Friendly service, food packed with flavour, and unpretentious. We went for the gigantes beans, okra and spicy cheese dip. There are lots of other vegetarian/ vegan options too.

The seafood was very good and fresh. The shrimps saganaki were the best we had in Crete. Thank you so much for the free lemonade!😇😋 I recommended 😊

Best service, great wholesome home cooked food. Tried a lot of different dishes over the years, all of them taste great. Very attentive, friendly and efficient staff. Working in service as well, I can't help enjoying how well they all work together to make sure the customers are satisfied.

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. We spent 4.5 days in Paleochora and ate out every meal. We had dinner here on our final night and it was AMAZING. We ordered the meat platter for 2 with grilled vegetables, Cretan salad, and 0.5 l of house white wine. Everything was the best food of our vacation! This is saying a lot since we were just in Istanbul and Cairo and had delicious food prior to arriving in Crete. The staff is so very friendly. We had lunch here a few days previously and they remembered us and shook our hands and greeted us warmly. Wonderful, attentive service. Do yourself a favor and eat at this restaurant. You won't regret it.

Amazing fast service with a lot of food and drink options. Plenty of shade and a cool vibe

A very welcoming restaurant with a beautiful view and delicious food & wine We started with bread and olive oil Halloumi with a delicious tomato dip My partner had the salmon ❤️ I had the ribs. They were cooked to perfection and you had to dip them into the sauce rather than being slavered in too much sauce Washed down with wonderful light red wine

Absolutely outstanding on every level! The steaks are mouth watering delicious, cooked to perfection. George clearly knows his meat! And his staff are very warm, kind and attentive. The view and onion rings are not to be missed. Perfect spot for dinner or 3, for couples and families alike. Must visit in Paleochora! P.S. huge thanks to George and team for making our visits so memorable!

After a long time of consistent nutrition plan with daily rice,my cheat meal was that insane risotto with truffle and mushrooms. If you are a truffle fan, don't miss it! Rumors are saying about an also amazing dish(my next cheat meal) ,linguine with salmon! Can't wait to taste it! Salad also amazing!! Suggest 100%

We were eecommended the restaurant from the hotel we were staying at. Top recommendation. Spare ribs were delicious, not smothered with sauce, but on the side. Salmon was super fresh and with an amazing sauce. Wine was very light. Inexpensive and perfect for the heat. Would definitely recommend on.

Superb lamb and zucchine meatballs, halloumi cheese and lime cheescake. Best restaurant in Paleochora!!!

An absolute gem in Paleochora! The food is simply outstanding – every dish full of authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and beautifully presented. You can truly taste the love and passion that goes into the cooking. The service is just as impressive: attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, making you feel right at home. A perfect combination of amazing food and exceptional hospitality. Without a doubt, one of the best dining experiences in Crete!

We had the famous Spare Ribs and they even exceeded our expectation, the most soft and tender spareribs I probably ever had. And the dessert was just amazing (fabulous cheese cake!). The place is placed directly at the sea with a fabulous view. Giorgos, the owner, is a very friendly, warm hearted and funny guy and took time for his customers. Also the whole staff was absolutely nice and made us feel at home. We definately will come back!

Castro restaurant aims to provide better quality food and experience, and the premise is promising: it lies just under the fort in Paleiochora which stands proud on a small rock between the two beaches. The views are amazing. It is a lovely place to chill at the end of the afternoon. The staff help with making the experience more enjoyable too and the choice of cocktails is good. But apart from the virgin cocktail which is tasteful, the other ones were not done very well. Most disappointed in the espresso martini that was clearly missing a sweetener (no kalhua?). We had food below after our drinks and seelcted a variety of dishes. Firstly, there were barely any snacks to order or small appetisers to share (we were starving), and then our mains proved to not uphold the quality and prices that the restaurant boasted. There was one meagre carrot with my salmon, and similar with the tuna. The prawn linguini came with a total of 3 shrimps and was lukewarm and the chicken's mash potatoes were equally cold. To top it off, the young waiter really didn't know her wines and got the order wrong. Only redeeming item was the tuna steak which was very tasteful and well prepared. Whilst these might be details, they spoiled the experience a bit, especially at the prices involved.

Update: unfortunately I need to update my review after four years. The food is not in the same standard and the prices have risen dramatically. I wouldn’t recommend this place anymore. My original review four years ago for reference: Best restaurant in town and probably in all of southern Crete. High high-end cuisine and attention to detail. Get the red beet salad! Very fair prices for the high standard of quality.

A really beautiful location near the old ruins of the castle on top of the city. The food is fresh, delicious and exquisite. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Compliments to the chef. We've been more than satisfied.

Simply one of the best restaurants on the whole island!! If you are close by then go for dinner. Greate view, excellent food and service. In addition there is a small garden and a top rooftop bar. Worth every effort and every penny spend there!

We had light bites at Castro yesterday evening whilst watching the sun go down. Making a reservation was beyond easy through google maps, service was friendly, view was great, and the tuna tataki was delicious.

The place is great. You got view on Paleochora from the hilltop. To be honest, the meals quality is the best I've eaten on Crete. Really tasty and local.

What a great place. On top there is a cocktail bar with some of the greatest and tasty cocktails we ever had. It also has a panoramic view of the Paleochora village, mountains and the sea. Perfect place to watch the sun set. Downstairs is the restaurant. Very friendly service, very tasty and upmarket food and a good selection of wines gave us that ‘night out’ feeling. Highly recommended!