Today I am starting a new series, A Taste of ……. which will highlight some of the delicious food we have eaten on our travels. The focus could be on a particular dish or on a local cafe. As with today’s post, it could also be a fabulous restaurant we visited.
Join me each week as we explore a taste of travel.
Kiki’s Tavern
“Be there at 12.00! You’ll have to wait for the restaurant to open at 12.30 but you’ll get a table.” These were the instructions given to us when our friends were telling us about Kiki’s Tavern on the island of Mykonos.
It really doesn’t matter if you’re not there at 12.00…. you just join the queue and chat to your fellow diners whilst drinking rosé. There’s even a small beach down the hill that you can disappear to one at a time…you don’t want to lose your spot now, do you!
Hidden Away
Kiki’s Tavern is hidden under trees. There’s no sign to announce it’s presence. Park your car where you can and wander down the gravel road. Turn left at the white wall of the local church next door and walk towards the small bay at the bottom. Here you’ll find the best lunch spot on Mykonos.
The restaurant is very simple. Tables and chairs are dotted around under the trees. A grill by the entrance cooks the daily specials…fresh fish, octopus, stuffed chicken breasts and the well loved pork chop. Vegetarian options are available..the large field mushrooms looked delicious! The meats are served with a baked potato, the seafood with a small salad. An extensive salad bar awaits you in the tiny kitchen….Start with these as an appetiser and finish the plate with your grill.
Be warned…the serves here are huge. Next time we are going to share an order!
Relax under the trees
It was very relaxing sitting back under the shade of the trees, the glorious view yours to look out on, chilled rosé in hand and beautifully cooked fresh food for lunch. We were in no hurry to leave and Kiki’s was in no hurry for us to leave, despite the chatter outside the entrance from those in the queue.
This is definitely one place I will come back to!
As you leave, pop into the church yard next door…it’s very picturesque and the views are great.
Have you eaten at Kiki’s Tavern?
Information on Kiki’s Tavern
Head to Agios Sostis Beach. Turn right just past the entrance to the main beach. Follow this road a short distance to where the road turns right. Park the car where you can and walk to the restaurant.
The restaurant closes around 6pm
Kiki’s is not on the phone. On arrival, say hi to Vassilis and join the queue!
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Wow! What a hidden gem this restaurant is.
As the dishes are huge, maybe one is better to go for a swim first and dine afterward!
It’s definitely very well hidden Rahman. We couldn’t see it at first and had to ask someone where to go but it’s definitely worth it when you find it!! Good idea…swim followed by lunch!
That looks just spectacular. The view, the atmosphere, the food! Gah, I want to be there right now!
I’d love to be back there too! It is tempting to go back sooner than later!
I’ve not been there. It was October when we were there and we did walk to a beach that had a similar Tavern at the top but it was not open and we were the only people on the beach. Funny if it was the same one! I love this idea for A Taste of… I know I would love the food and ambience of Kiki’s and I can see why you would be sharing next time! Can I put in an order for A Taste of… a cafe on Vis?
I wonder which bay you were in Jan. You must add Kikis’ to your list if you go back to Mykonos. Vis is coming up Jan…just for you!
I’ve not been there before, but it looks amazing!! Those serves are HUGE!! 🙂
They were mammoth Krista. We’ll definitely be sharing next time!
Gosh what a find! Fresh food in a curious but charming setting overlooking a lovely beach – what’s not to love. Hope you went and swam those humungous portions off in the sea 😉
We loved our lunch here Jo. It’s certainly one place I’d return to when and if we go back to Mykonos!
Companions, pork chop and the sea makes everything perfect.
So true. This setting was beautiful and the food beautifully cooked fresh ingreiants…how could it not be great!