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We've compiled the best of the best in Molyvos - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This waterside favorite serves seafood that's grilled to perfection including the island's famous sardines, all caught locally. It's best to enjoy the fresh fish and seafood, garden-grown vegetables, and tantalizing homemade dips as small mezedes to be shared. Make a reservation or get there early as it fills up quickly. The family owners also rent upscale houses a short walk away.
For nearly 50 years sunset dinners have been a specialty with views over the island and harbor from the large, wide veranda of this yellow-and-green-dressed charmer. Leave the fish dishes down in the harbor, up here the emphasis is on hearty meat—grilled lamb chops are nicely spiced, lamb is slow-roasted in earthenware pots, sausages are piquant and punchy, and the salads enormous and fresh.
In the quaint seaside village of Petra, this pretty garden restaurant set amid potted plants and vine-matted pergolas specializes in grilled meats. The usual gyros and souvlaki are offered but it serves traditional Greek favorites, too—lamb chops, kebabs with yogurt, and a wide selection of local cheeses. Family-owned and freshly spruced up, it's a popular spot for the locals who sit down to chit-chat over coffee throughout the day.
Nice views and a modern menu make this sleek, gastro-burger, tortilla wrap, and pizza restaurant perched on the harbor a must-go. Pulled pork, Bloody Mary ketchup, fiery chili sauces, and house-made pickles are made in an open kitchen, and the natty decoration and chilled atmosphere add to the good vibes for those who have tired of the local cooking.
