Best Restaurants in Mykonos

Mykonos Town (Chora)

The island's whitewashed capital packs the windmills, Little Venice and the old port into a few car-free lanes. Everything here is walkable, atmospheric and busiest after sunset.

Top spots: Koozen · Orama Restaurant Mykonos · Karavas: New Age Taverna · Grecos · Phoebus Seafood Restaurant and 58 more

Tourlos & New Port

The arrival point for ferries and cruise ships, a short ride north of Chora. Handy if you want quick port access with sea views back towards town.

Top spots: EPICO Restaurant Mykonos · Compass Mykonos Restaurant · Zuma Mykonos

Agios Stefanos

A relaxed family beach village just past the new port, with calm water and front-row sunset views over Delos.

Top spots: Molaraki Mediterranean & Pizza Restaurant Mykonos | Dine in & Delivery · Limnios Tavern · Mathios Tavern

Ornos

A sheltered, family-friendly bay ten minutes south of town — one of the island's most convenient bases, with a busy beachfront strip.

Top spots: Namah Restaurant · Sunset by Amazon Restaurant · Pnoe Restaurant Mykonos · To Apomero · COVE - Coastal Raw Bar and 2 more

Agios Ioannis

A quiet cove facing Delos, famous for its sunsets and a slower pace than the party beaches — the 'Shirley Valentine' corner of Mykonos.

Top spots: Vasilikos Mykonos. Greek cuisine and cocktail bar · Kalon Seaside Mykonos · Beefbar Mykonos · Hippie Fish Mykonos

Platis Gialos & Psarou

Twin south-coast beaches connected by a seafront path. Psarou draws the glamour crowd; Platis Gialos is the hub for beach boats to the rest of the south coast.

Top spots: Il Mare Restaurant · Nikos Gallop Restaurant · Phos Restaurant · Buddha-Bar Beach (Mykonos)

Paraga

A small, scenic double bay between Platis Gialos and Paradise — home to some of the island's best-known beach clubs alongside quieter corners.

Top spots: SantAnna Mykonos · Nikolas Tavern Mykonos - Seafood Restaurant · THEA Restaurant · Pinky Beach Mykonos · Monarch: Restaurant - Beach Club and 1 more

Paradise Beach

The original Mykonos party beach. Loud, young and busy from afternoon onwards — come for the energy, not the tranquillity.

Top spots: Baladaya Mykonos · Tasos Taverna · Kalua Beach Bar-Restaurant · Paradise Beach Club Mykonos

Super Paradise

A dramatic, cliff-backed bay with a legendary club scene and a long LGBTQ+ heritage. Reached by a steep road or beach boat.

Top spots: Thalas Tavern & Beach · PARAJ at Super Paradise Mykonos · JackieO’

Ano Mera

The island's inland village, gathered around a monastery square. This is where Mykonians actually live — expect honest tavernas and local prices.

Top spots: Mykonian Farm Restaurant · Ayeri Mykonos - Ταβέρνα Αγέρι · Fisherman Giorgos & Marina,Taverna · To Steki Tou Proedrou

Elia & Kalo Livadi

Two long, organised south-east beaches with a more grown-up feel — golden sand, clear water and upscale beachfront dining.

Top spots: DeBLISSious | Cozy Dining · Sishu Sushi Bar · Restaurant Elia beach · Panorama Mykonos

Kalafatis

The east-coast watersports hub — windsurfing, diving and a long uncrowded beach a world away from the Chora buzz.

Top spots: Spilia Beach Mykonos · Spilia Restaurant

Panormos & Agios Sostis

The wilder north coast: dune-backed sand, no sunbed rows on Agios Sostis and a boho crowd that comes for the calm.

Top spots: Kiki's Tavern · Principote | Mykonos

How expensive are restaurants in Mykonos?

Expect €15–25 for a main course in a traditional taverna, €40–70 per person at upscale restaurants in Mykonos Town, and €100+ per head at famous beach clubs like Scorpios or SantAnna before drinks. Souvlaki and gyros spots around Chora still serve a filling meal for under €10, so eating well on a budget is absolutely possible.

Do I need to book Mykonos restaurants in advance?

In July and August, yes — sunset-view tables in Little Venice and the big-name beach clubs sell out days ahead, and popular tavernas fill by 21:00. In May, June, September and October you can usually walk in on weekdays, but book anywhere with a view or a famous name.

What food is Mykonos known for?

The island's signature products are kopanisti (a spicy PDO soft cheese), louza (air-dried cured pork) and amygdalota almond sweets, alongside Aegean classics like grilled octopus and fresh fish by the kilo. Traditional tavernas serve them best — look for kopanisti on the meze list.

Where do locals eat in Mykonos?

Head inland to Ano Mera's monastery square for tavernas at local prices, or to no-frills institutions like Kiki's Tavern above Agios Sostis beach. In Chora, walk two streets back from the waterfront — prices drop and the cooking often improves.