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Botrini’s Restaurant Mykonos
The Mykonos outpost of chef Ettore Botrini’s Michelin-starred Athens hot-spot serves one of the island’s most creative takes on fine-dining. Botrini is Greek and Italian, and his menus pay homage to his mixed heritage in an elegant, yet playful, fine-dining...
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Buddha Bar Beach
TheBuddha Bar restaurant, at the Santa Marina hotel, is ideally situated for star and yacht gazing with its commanding views over Ornos Bay. The wind-protected restaurant has an oyster bar for lunch, sushi for dinner and also offers plenty of more...
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Captain’s Food for Sharing
With a prime location on the Mykonos waterfront in Mykonos Town, the cozy Captain's restaurant fills up rather quickly. But, the food is worth the wait. The menu is full of traditional Greek small plates like saganaki fried cheese, tarama...
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Fokos Taverna
This is the antithesis of Nammos. A simple, authentic lunchtime restaurant, Fokos serves grilled seafood, meats, salads and light local dishes. Located on a secluded beach past the small village of Ana Mera, on the northeastern part of the island,...
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Hippie Fish
This restaurant is on the southern part of the island in Agios Ionnios. It’s a buzzy lunchtime spot along the water. Sushi lovers might want to stroll next door to Hippie Fish’s Sushi Lounge with its pumping music and upbeat...
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Interni
Set in a hidden garden off of Mattagianna Street in town (perfect for both windy and calm nights), Interni serves delicious cocktails and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine to attractive locals and tourists. The DJ turns up the volume on his clever...
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Kalita
Located within a small courtyard off of Matogianni in Chora, Kalita serves excellent Greek cuisine in a sophisticated setting. Sleek wood and chrome tables are spread amidst palm trees and heat lamps and indoor seating is available for windy evenings.
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Katrin’s
For old world and French cuisine in the heart of Chora, Katrin’s is the place to go. With its crisp white tablecloths and chairs as well as indoor and outdoor seating, this small, established restaurant is known for its cuisine...
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Kiki’s Taverna
Nestled away amidst trees and rocks by Agios Sostis beach is Kiki’s Taverna. This tiny spot which has no sign, no telephone and no electricity has achieved cult status. Lines start early so go at 1pm to get a table...
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Matsuhisa Mykonos
Matsuhisa Mykonos is one of the few alfresco outposts of this world-famous restaurant chain. Sample owner Nobu Matsuhisa’s ‘New Style Japanese Cuisine’ under the stars overlooking the whitewashed village of Chora with the Aegean twinkling in the distance. It’s magical...
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Mykonos Social by Jason Atherton
Michelin-starred Jason Atherton made his Mediterranean debut with Mykonos Social, an all-day dining experience at Santa Marina Resort & Villas. The bohemian-chic atmosphere is a great spot for a long lunch or a dinner with friends and family, and the...
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Nammos
Nammos, the Nikki Beach of Mykonos, is a party scene best for the younger set. Dinner is much more civilized when the blaring music has been turned down and the crowds of sunbathers have finally left Psarou beach, revealing the...
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Nautilus
This boutique restaurant with contemporary Greek cuisine is set in the heart of town. Booking is advised as it’s a small place, especially if you want to get prime people-watching position on an outside table.
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Rizes Mykonos
In the island’s interior, away from the thumping beach club tunes or the crowds of Mykonos Town, Rizes has become a mecca for visitors wanting to experience authentic (actually, though!) Mykonian food in a traditional setting. The Zouganelis family—a father-mother-daughter...
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Sea Satin
This is the place to go for a fun Greek night out. Set under Chora’s iconic windmills by the sea, Sea Satin is a lively, large seafood restaurant, where guests can choose their own fish. But going here isn’t really...
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Solymar Restaurant Beach Bar
Located on one of Mykonos’ best beaches (on the western, less-populated side of the island), Solymar serves an elevated Mediterranean cuisine in a magnificent setting. Head for lunch if lounging at the adjacent beach club is desired.
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Souvlaki Story
This no-frills local chain serves some of the best gyros and souvlakis in Mykonos. Its location in the main town especially offers a much-needed option for an unfussy, easy and quick meal in town.
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Spilia
This seaside restaurant is set in a cave on Kalafatis beach. The setting is stunning, very romantic. The menu consists mainly of seafood including mouthwatering lobster, and it's open for lunch and dinner.
Mykonos

Nobu Mykonos, courtesy Belvedere hotel
What’s great about dining in Mykonos is that the island has everything from hot spots, thronged with party-goers at all hours of the day, to more tucked-away local restaurants. It’s all about dining al fresco and, ideally, arriving by boat. For an abbreviated list of restaurants, read Top Tables Mykonos.