3 restaurants for fresh fish and seafood by the sea
- 21/07/2025 16:55
Fresh fish and seafood on the Athens Riviera—naturally, with a sea view. But where should you start? We’ve got it served on a platter!
Eating fish is almost an art. Choosing a good fish or appreciating fresh seafood takes experience and a real love for food. Maybe people who favor this kind of cuisine have slightly more sensitive taste buds, or maybe they’re just more selective—even demanding. Here are three different suggestions for fresh fish and seafood in the Southern Suburbs of Athens, all with sea views—each offering its own unique style.
Labros Restaurant in Vouliagmeni
We love Vouliagmeni—why hide it? On the Athens Riviera, since 1889, Labros Restaurant has been serving fresh fish and seafood right by the water. In a location that captivates with its beauty and energy, overlooking the Saronic Gulf, this historic restaurant has honored the traditions of Greek cuisine for over a century, with a focus on freshness, quality, and seasonality—without lacking modern touches.
The philosophy at Labros centers on the catch of the day: fresh fish delivered daily by local fishermen and placed straight into their display. Sea bass ceviche, gilt-head bream carpaccio, amberjack sashimi. These raw creations made from the day’s fresh fish prove that simplicity has its own power. Before your choice of fish—grilled to perfection and selected by you—be sure to try the taramosalata with bottarga. And for dessert? A surprise profiterole with choux pastry hiding ice cream inside.
Kastelorizo in Varkiza
At the entrance to Varkiza’s coastal promenade, you’ll find Kastelorizo. Varkiza is the closest thing to a fishing village in the Southern Suburbs of Athens, still holding on to a nostalgic, old-summer vibe. With views stretching from the shoreline to the endless horizon, Kastelorizo offers ultra-fresh fish and seafood. The recipes are classic, island-inspired, and always flavorful.
Topping our guide’s picks: smoked eggplant with Elliniko Arcadia feta and balsamic, and taramosalata with almond flakes. If you like spicy dishes, try the octopus meze (with a glass of ouzo—it’s practically a must).
Last but not least: the aromatic shrimp risotto with ginger and lime—you can practically smell it from the description alone. For dessert, a deconstructed mille-feuille with ice cream seals the perfect culinary experience.
Nikolas of Schinoussa in Glyfada
Right on the beach in Glyfada, Nikolas of Schinoussa is writing his own story when it comes to seafood meze. As the name suggests, the restaurant has its roots on the small Cycladic island of Schinoussa, where it first began serving fish and seafood. Now in Glyfada, Nikolas of Schinoussa remains true to its Aegean identity—traditional, yet with a twist.
In the summertime, you can sit out on the veranda and enjoy your meal just steps from the sea. At Nikolas of Schinoussa, you’ll find everything from mouthwatering chilled shellfish on ice and refreshing quinoa salad with shrimp to seasonal greens and fresh fish dressed in classic ladolemono (olive oil and lemon).