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Sun
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Grill, Vegetarian friendly
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, View, Groups
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
Details
About
A traditional greek fish tavern right at the small port of Plaka, Elounda with a splendid view of Spinalonga Island
CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Grill
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.5
349 reviews
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Viatorem
Poznan117 contributions
May 2024 • family
The restaurant is located in a wonderful, pleasant location by the seaside. The staff of the restaurant is friendly, the menu is available in Turkish. The portions are all elegant, large octopus, shrimp, red mullet and calamari can be especially magnificent. We went there for two nights and paid an average of 30 euros each (including alcohol). It's really great. You can visit the place without hesitation, it reminds people of the beautiful restaurants we had in Turkey in the 80s.
Written 30 May 2024
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Maurizio D T 82
Ari104 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
As soon as we arrived they showed me the very fresh fish they had available. 4 of us ate top quality fish, all accompanied by excellent local wine by the glass. The fry was delicious not to mention the grilled squid. I then chose to have a boiled blue crab prepared and it was sublime.
Highly recommended.

Written 14 August 2023
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Bill J
2 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
The best food and atmosphere! ! The service was exceptional. Freshest fish caught same day and personal service with every course of the meal. The owner took the initiative to order us a taxi and have a parting drink with us. Definitely the best meal and experience we’ve had our entire time in Greece.
Written 25 September 2024
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Abraham D
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • friends
This is the worst fish restaurant that I have ever been to in Crete, maybe even in all of Greece. In the beginning we wanted to order half a kilo of barbounia but the waiter insisted that we order 2 of each fish, very pushy service. When the fish came out, it had been fried incompetently, probably in oil that was too cold, leaving it greasy and oily instead of crispy, the way it should have been. The fish itself was not “off the family boat” as promised by the waiter but purchased days ago, maybe even farm raised. The fish soup smelled bad and they left small bones inside which almost got stuck in my throat. The tarama was from a can and the eggplant and zucchini were also o
Incompetently fried in cold oil, just like the fish. We were so upset at the quality of the food that we left without having dessert and had to find another place to finish our meal.
Written 5 July 2024
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Tony Vickers-Byrne
5 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
When we arrived, a waiter approached us with a large platter of fish and was very insistent that we chose from the "family catch" that day. We chose a small sea bream at his recommendation. My wife had doubts as to the freshness of the fish. We live in a fishing village in Ireland. The recommended sea bream was tasteless and accompanied by a meagre portion of cold vegetables and rice. When the bill came, including €70 for the fish, I pointed out that the waiter had oversold the meal. The waiter became defensive and called over the manager. Both then argued with me. I pointed out that I had no issue with paying the bill but was giving feedback on their customer service and sales approach. The manager reduced the bill by €12 at his insistence. When I went inside to pay by card, the waiter approached my wife, who had not taken part in the conversation, and restarted the argument with her. My wife felt intimidated and asked him to address his comments to me.
Written 23 June 2023
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Kirsty
Nottingham113 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
We chose this restaurant as it looked busy as we were visiting Plaka at the end of the season so most places were quiet. The staff were friendly throughout our meal, and we sat at a table with a lovely sea view. We were recommended to have “catch of the day”. We were shown a platter of all the fish available and we asked for a recommendation, and were told the snapper so went for that. We also ordered a Greek salad and some tzatziki to start. Both of these were fine, perfectly nice, but not particularly special. When the fish arrived, it was filleted at the table and lemon with olive oil was poured over. It was a delicious dish which tasted really fresh and well cooked. We did, however, have a shock when the bill arrived as the fish alone was 68€. We were not told the price upon ordering and felt like we’d been given a recommendation, but an extremely expensive one. We left feeling disappointed that we didn’t have all the information before ordering. Perhaps a lesson for next time.
Written 29 October 2023
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TheOc2008
80 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
There is no doubt that this Is a very lovely situated restaurant, the view is amazing, and I cannot really fault the food. It was very nice. But they are so pushy! To pushy really. They bring the fish over with is lovely but it’s in your face, and you feel like you cannot say know. My partner doesn’t eat fish, so it can make some meals tricky as some platters are to share! So I often miss out, however. The older waiter said “I can do you one for one person” he showed me the fish and I asked please can I have it filleted, didn’t want a whole fish served, just my preference. When it arrived it was whole, the other waited filleted it for me which was ok, but it was quite a big portion for one, but I ate most and left most of the rice. It’s was all lovely. However that one price of fish was €56 which I feel was really naughty, I should’ve asked but at no point in my wildest dreams did I think it would be that amount! Please check the value before you order as I really feel they took us for granted! We didn’t complain as it was nice but I feel it was cheeky.
Written 13 July 2023
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AndreaMaher
London103 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
Everything started off ok, I have an allergy to bell peppers so advised the waiter that I can’t eat them , the dinner arrived and the rice on the dish had bell peppers in it, I kindly called him over to say that I can’t eat the food, he took the plate away removed the peppers and within seconds returned the same food, I explained to him , you have just taken the peppers out and his response was “ what do you want me to do “ I have ever experienced anything like it, no offer to change the food, just accept it, his attitude was disgraceful ! Hence we paid the bill and left ! We will definitely not be returning, if you are going to run a restaurant you have to accept people have allergies and if your answer is to simply hand pick the problem out and return the same plate then Good Luck , allergies can be very serious but not to his restaurant!
Written 16 September 2024
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skm419
9 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
The service and food at Gorgona were top notch. The spicy feta dip, grilled fish of the day, vegetable sides (simple but so so good), and baklava were delicious and so well prepared. The service was impeccable including a great wine recommendation, friendly conversation, and a slew of complimentary desserts and raki. Can't wait to eat here again!
Written 22 September 2024
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Martin F
Hoevelhof14 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
During our stay in Plaka we visited this restaurant for dinner.
There were delicious classic starters like Greek salad. As a main course we had the “Catch of the Day” which is calculated per kilogram. One kilogram is enough for about 2 people. We were able to choose the fish ourselves and it was then freed of bones and co. after grilling at the table. The fish was super delicious and very well grilled.
The side dishes (rice and vegetables) were also good, but still have potential to go up.
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
If you want to eat delicious fish and have a great view, you are right here.
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Written 20 September 2024
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Advisor07_7
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
We got a taxi to Plaka from Elounda and had dinner here. The younger members of staff were very friendly and polite but the older guy (I'm assuming the owner/Manager) was clearly not impressed that we didn't all order the most expensive thing on the menu. From that moment on he made us feel very uncomfortable, slammed our drinks down when serving them and was generally unfriendly. It was a shame as the food we had was very good, the meal cost around 110 Euros but we were left with the feeling that we hadn't spent enough. Not recommended for this reason.
Written 17 June 2022
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John G
We are deeply sorry that you felt that way, but this is definetely not the case! We have been serving customers for thirty years, and it's the same for us whether the client asks for a bottle of water while waiting for the boat to spinalonga or our best fish and wine! We always feel the same gratidute and happiness. We'll be happy to see you again, offer you a raki and clear any misunderstanding!
Written 22 August 2022
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Sarah C
Platanias29 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Lovely fish restaurant. When you are greeted they make sure you understand that mainly offer fish dishes. Some find this odd, but all they are doing is making sure that you know what to expect. We had sardines, mussels, grilled prawns and anchovies along with local rose. Around 35 euros including water. Excellent meal with great value for money.
Written 3 September 2023
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Terri W
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Not only is the view amazing ( right on the water), but We were new to town & they recommended wine, app, main course (freshly caught sea bass) and paired it all beautifully. The grilled vegetables were outstanding, even my kids who don’t like cooked vegetables loved them! They serve what they catch that day! Must go!
Written 12 July 2023
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Tezza1961
London49 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
There are numerous restaurants in Plaka and this is by far one of the best. As a sea port the restaurant serves beautiful fresh sea food at very reasonable prices compared to the UK. The service and hospitality is second to none. Spiros will entice you in with his charm and sincerity and you will not be disappointed. I would highly recommend this restaurant for both quality and value for money. During our 12 night stay we visited 4 times. Thank you to everyone at Gorgona Taverna for your beautiful food and warm welcome!
Written 5 June 2023
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Georgia K
4 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
Great family tavern with homemade food! Mrs Irene prepares everything with love based on traditional cretan cooking and Mr Yiannis gives lessons of Greek hospitality! Gorgona is definitely worth a visit!
Written 26 June 2023
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