12 Best Restaurants in Athens to Visit on Your Crewed Yacht Charter

1. MILOS

Iconic Seafood Restaurant in Athens (Original Location)

Estiatorio Milos was founded by Costas Spiliadis, who opened the first restaurant in Montreal in 1979 before expanding to New York, London, Miami, and Dubai. Today, it is world famous, known internationally as a benchmark for refined Greek seafood. Athens came later, but it has become a flagship in Greece and one of the purest expressions of the brand.

Milos takes the top spot because it is Athens’ most important seafood institution. The philosophy is absolute respect for ingredients: you choose your fish, it is grilled and finished with lemon and olive oil, and that’s it. The octopus is textbook, the tomato salad is as honest as it gets, and nothing distracts from the quality. For clients who want the clearest expression of Greek seafood before stepping on board, Milos is unbeatable.

There is also a yacht version: the motor yacht MILOS AT SEA. Onboard, former Milos Athens head chef Nikos Kontogiannis prepares menus at the same level as the restaurant. It is one of the absolute best charter yachts for serious food lovers in Greece.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +30 216 600 3320
• EMAIL: athens@estiatoriomilos.com
• ADDRESS: Xenodocheio Milos, 3-5 Kolokotroni, Athens 105 62

2. HYTRA

Michelin-Star Restaurant in Athens with Acropolis View

Hytra is where we send clients when they want something serious. Michelin-starred and perched above the city in the Onassis Cultural Centre, with a fantastic view of the Acropolis, you won’t get any better food at a better location. Dishes like shrimp with almond and grape or slow-cooked short rib glazed with carob honey show technique without being fussy. This is Athens’ fine dining at its most assured.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: + 302177071118
• EMAIL: sales@hytra.gr
• ADDRESS: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 107-109, Athina 117 45, Greece

3. KUZINA

Terrace Dining in Thissio with Parthenon View

We only recommend Kuzina if we can secure the terrace, because that’s where it becomes special. The Parthenon looms directly in view, and even a simple grilled lamb skewer takes on more weight in that setting. The menu blends Greek staples with light updates—think baked feta, inventive salads, and grilled meats. Kuzina is one of our Captains’ top recommendations for Greek-style grill.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +30 210 3240133
• EMAIL: info@kuzina.gr
• ADDRESS: Adrianou 9, Thisio

4. COOKOOVA

Modern Greek restaurant in Athens

Cookoovaya brands itself as “wise cuisine,” and it lives up to the claim. This is modern Greek food rooted in seasonality and designed for sharing. The open kitchen sets the tone, the staff know their menu inside-out, and dishes—from roasted beetroot to ribeye—are precise without pretension. We often recommend it to clients who want a proper sit-down meal that balances modern execution with a relaxed mood.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +30 210 7235005
• EMAIL: info@cookoovaya.gr
• ADDRESS: Hatzigianni Mexi 2A, Athens

5. SEAWOLF

Captains Favorite Seafood Restaurant in Athens

Captains love Seawolf for a reason: it’s one of the few places in Athens doing contemporary seafood with restraint. No gimmicks, just well-executed dishes like cuttlefish risotto, tuna tartare, and prawn linguine that actually tastes of prawn. The restaurant is beautiful and the service is on point.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +30 21 0922 9235
• ADDRESS: Dimitrakopoulou 35, Athina 117 42, Greece

6. LABROS

Greek Seafood Tapas by the Seaside

Right by the seaside in the sun-kissed azure coast of Vouliagmeni (rightly known as the “Athens Riviera”), this is one of the best options for fresh seafood with a twist of Mediterranean nouvelle cuisine. Labros is ideal for having seafood tapas accompanied by a rich selection of local spirits such as ouzo and tsipouro (the Greek equivalent of grappa).

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +302108960144
• EMAIL: info@labrosrestaurant.gr
• ADDRESS:  Leof. Posidonos 20, Vouliagmeni 166 71, Greece

7. ELECTRA ROOF GARDEN

Best Rooftop Restaurant in Plaka, Athens

On top of the Electra Palace Hotel in Plaka, this is a polished option for those who want elegance without too much ceremony. The Acropolis view is picture-perfect, and the food holds up: seabass carpaccio, roasted lamb, pasta with local cheeses. Electra Roof Garden is central, reliable, and a strong choice for a first night in town after a flight or a final toast before the airport.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +30 2103370000
• EMAIL: reservationsep@electrahotels.com
• ADDRESS: 18-20 Navarchou Nikodimou Str. , 10557 Athens, Greece

8. MANÁRI TAVERNA

Wood-fired Greek grill in Athens

This modern taverna comes from the same team behind Nolan and Birdman, but here they strip it back to fundamentals. Everything is cooked over open flame: lamb chops, local cheeses, vegetables that taste of smoke and oregano. The room is lively, portions generous, and the cooking honest. For those who want proper traditional Greek food, Manári Taverna nails it.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: ‎+30 21 5215 3804
• EMAIL: hello@manaritaverna.com
• ADDRESS: Hatzigianni Mexi 2A, Athens

9. PASIFAI

Traditional Cretan restaurant in Glyfada

Pasifai is about heart and heritage. A Cretan family-run spot in Glyfada, it serves rustic island cooking—braised goat, handmade pies, wild greens. The wine comes from the back, poured like it matters, and the welcome feels genuine. It’s not modern Athens dining, but it’s authentic and deeply satisfying. Perfect if you want to experience another side of Greek food culture.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +302109944024, +30 693 7 396671
• EMAILS: trueluck@otenet.gr
• ADDRESS: κρητικό εστιατόριο, Λαζαράκη 63 Πασιφάη, Lazaraki 63, Glifada 166 74, Greece

10. HURACAN

Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) restaurant in Glyfada

If you’re boarding in Glyfada and want something bold, Huracan is the move. It’s Nikkei cuisine—Japanese-Peruvian fusion—with dishes like tuna tataki with yuzu, robata-grilled skewers, and punchy ceviche. The crowd is stylish, the cocktails are strong, and it offers a refreshing shift from Greek flavors without losing intensity. A great choice for groups who want a change of pace.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +302108940080
• EMAIL: reservations@huracan.gr
• ADDRESS: Leof. Poseidonos 81, Glifada 166 75, Greece

11. 360 Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

Swanky Rooftop Bar with View of the Acropolis

Right on Monastiraki Square, 360 Cocktail Bar & Restaurant features a roof bar- restaurant with panoramic views of the city and the Acropolis. 3 stages, 60 cocktails and an inclusive dining menu featuring salads, fish and meat options as well as delicious bar food (burgers, pizzas, club sandwiches etc.)

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +302103210006
• EMAIL: info@three-sixty.gr
• ADDRESS: Ifestou 2, Athina 105 55, Greece

12. ERGON HOUSE RETIRÉ

Rooftop Bar & Restaurant near Syntagma

Ergon House Retiré isn’t a fine-dining restaurant in the strict sense, but that’s exactly why it deserves a spot. It’s part boutique hotel, part high-end Greek food hall, and the rooftop restaurant Retiré is where it comes together. Guests can graze on mezze, share plates of cured meats and cheeses from small producers, or order grilled meats and vegetables with a strong glass of Greek wine. The terrace feels like a pocket of the islands in central Athens—olive trees, open air, and a younger local crowd. We often recommend it for a relaxed pre-charter evening, especially for guests staying near Syntagma who want something lively, social, and still firmly rooted in Greek produce.

• WEBSITE
• CONTACT: +30 21 0010 9090
• EMAIL: house@ergonfoods.com
• ADDRESS: 23 Mitropoleos St. 105 57 Athens, Greece

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