Kardamena

Kardamaina, or Kardamena, is a resort town on the Greek island of Kos. It’s known for its long, sandy beach, which is lined with bars, tavernas and nightclubs. Just inland, are the hilltop ruins of the 14th-century Antimachia Castle. Nearby is Antimachia village, with a replica of a 20th-century traditional Greek house. Boats run from Kardamaina to the volcanic island of Nisyros, home to the active Stefanos Crater.
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1The Garden Cafe & Cocktail Bar

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Cocktail bar
Cafe
The Garden Cafe & Cocktail Bar is a picturesque Greek taverna with an enchanting outdoor seating area adorned with twinkling fairy lights and traditional stone walls. This establishment offers a delectable array of menu items, including refreshing fruity cocktails and indulgent chocolate dream waffles for dessert. Portoeye, as this bar is known, provides the perfect ambiance to savor a cup of coffee while listening to the soothing sound of waves.
Lovely little pub, stumbled on it .its quirky sign intriguing us to visit it. As it said on the sign the Cake was bloody amazing . Lovely friendly staff, nice food and a lovely setting. Hidden garden in the back an absolute bonus
Joanne Jamieson — Google review
Very nice place to have something to drink and eat.
Katarzyna Stebel — Google review
Lovely atmosphere and you could not ask for nicer owners and staff who always make you feel special. We always start are evening of with a couple drinks here as it is so relaxing.
Michael Heidstrom — Google review
Style personified, beautiful venue with stone walls, ancient lemon trees, and amazing staff that make you feel welcome. Great cocktail and beer selection served perfectly in the correct glasses and lovely and cold. The whole ambience created here makes it a must visit. Thank you to the staff and owner s for a few enjoyable and memorable evenings. My only regret is not trying their food but hopefully another time.
Cliff Robbins — Google review
We came at the wrong time of day, but that was due to time pressures. If it’s hot outside, the afternoon isn’t an ideal time to visit. Visit this place after the sun has started setting. There are some shady spots in front, if you’re pressed to visit during a July Afternoon. The service team was very friendly. The location is good and the environment is definitely nice. The place has a lot of flair. And our ice creams and coffee were just the things we were looking to cool off a bit.
Terry D (Terody) — Google review
Great cocktails and service :) we were impressed by popcorn based cocktail. So one mor reason to come back to Kos
Chingiz — Google review
Well ... people should get fined for chopping down old trees, shouldn't they? This place is 'the' little gem in the otherwise concreted town (and seemingly the only place in town with natural plantation), away from the beachfront, where you can enjoy the splendour and atmosphere of a cool tree-overgrown terrace. Basic lunch menu with nice sweet dishes and some toasties, but an extensive drinks card. Easy listening background music at low volume. Very friendly staff.
matjeuli — Google review
Loved this place. Great sharing platters and food. Good wine and tasty cocktails. Fabulous staff.
Walter Broadfoot — Google review
Such an enjoyable lunch here. We felt very welcome. Local homemade delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. We want to come back! And we did! The evening for cocktails and crepes. Wonderful as we had a chance to enjoy the back garden with friends we made at our hotel. 🇬🇷♥️
Sophie Sheinwald — Google review
We had visited Pelagos for food and Dimitri suggested here for a drink. Wow, lovely cocktails and staff, been back 3 times so far and Felicia (🤣), Tom & Zac have made us most welcome. Theyre consistent in their customer service, making each visitor feel welcome. Well done guys, highly recommend.
Sarah Griffiths — Google review
Drinks are deliciously good and the barkeeper is a nice young gentleman who has the name Sebastian , he was so friendly and kind, we will come back for more drinks ❤️🇬🇷🍻
Nero Raijin — Google review
food is amazing costumer service is the best 10/10 would recommend and come back again
Ariana Botas — Google review
We drove 45min with our vespa to drink a Duvel at this nice bar, the staff is great! Will come back if I return @Kos. Thanks guys ♥️🔥
Roxane Josse — Google review
Kardamena 853 02, Greece+30 2242 092771

2Avli Traditional Restaurant

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Greek restaurant
If you're staying at the Kardamena resort, consider visiting Avli Traditional Restaurant. Set in a charming garden of one of the oldest houses in town, this restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere with an elegant and refined touch that sets it apart from others. The owner, Panos, provides menu recommendations that are difficult to give advice on. However, one minor downside is the proximity of the tables. To ensure more privacy, choose a table near the garden wall.
Definitely one of the best restaurants in the town, and there are many. All the qualities of a 5 star experience. A gem of a place. Family run, and everything is fresh and slow food exquisitely prepared. The local wine, wonderful! Best sparkling water every! Gosh! Wonderful music adding to the experience, Greek traditional on the cheerful side. A dinning experience to remember, and we’ll be back!
Dougie Retired — Google review
Very nice restaurant located in a old house, fully renovated and with a lovely patio with flowers. Food is good and service very efficient. The efficiency lacks a bit of warmth and risks of being a bit transactional
francesca Tornaghi — Google review
Amazing location: a little courtyard surrounded by flowers with tables lightened by a candle. The dishes were delicious and with only 20€ per person we ate a lot, in fact we couldn’t even finish the whole portions so we asked for a doggy bag. Great flexibility for changes in menu since one of us is vegetarian. The only flaws were that even with the reservation you have to wait few minutes to have a table and we had to ask multiple times for the wine we ordered.
Irene Iacopini — Google review
The lamb dish was delicious! Super soft and flavorful. The place was super packed, but still managed to get a table just by waiting. It would be nice if the staff would greet you and give some direction on whether to wait etc.
Tom K — Google review
Best food we had in Kardamena, definitely a 5 stars experience in the field of Greek cuisine. Reservations are recommended but the location and experience is worth “planning” for. Try the lamb meze!
Cornelia G?tz — Google review
This is, without a doubt, the best Restaurant in Kardamena (and maybe even on Kos Island). Super cool people, fantastic food and a wonderful ambiance. Pro Tip: Don‘t order a main course, just pick a fee starters (Meze) and you will be totally fine. Thanks for the great food guys!
Roman M — Google review
Lovely place for dinner. More traditional than most other places in the town. Food delicious. Probably worth booking if you can as always busy in high season.
Sam Walton — Google review
Sensational food in a gorgeous, romantic setting. We were lucky to get a table here as it was very busy and we had not pre booked. The beautiful stone walled courtyard lined with stunning bougainvillea was buzzing with tables of happy diners tucking into delicious Greek dishes creating a fantastic atmosphere. We chose the mixed seafood mezze with warm homemade bread and it was all exceptional. We also ordered the cheese saganaki and croquettes which were delicious. Without a doubt, it was the best meal we had during our time in Kos. Good value too at €96 including soft drinks, wine and beer. Service was friendly and efficient and we really couldn’t have asked for more. Dining here was the highlight of our holiday- yes, it really was that good! Whilst this restaurant is not directly overlooking the sea, the unique setting just off the main square in Kardamena should not be missed. Highly recommended!
Clare Langrish-Dixon (CLD) — Google review
Holidaying in Kos for 2 weeks and went to this restaurant 5 times😂, the food is so good and the staff so friendly. The restaurant is in a small court yard and it's a beautiful setting to have your meal, for romantic meal or family meal, had both. Prices where very good, 80 euro for 2 people with each having 3 course meal and 2 beers each. I would give Avli 6 stars if I could. Highly recommend
Dublin12 — Google review
Had an absolutely beautiful meal here recently. Food was outstanding and service was fabulous. Would highly recommend paying a visit.
Eleanor McDonald — Google review
Want a Greek Meze but don't know what you want? They'll order for you, and you won't regret it! Amazing location in the court yard. Amazing Food. Amazing Service. Highly recommend the following: Petra Lango Mello rose wine. It's local, and although a pricey bottle, worth the price tag. Smooth, sweet and delicious. And also bake goat cheese with sesame seeds and honey. We come here because a older couple said they have been in Kos for 6 years and always come here. What a recommendation.
Daniel Pritchard — Google review
Love this place, really love it. It is beautiful in Avli, as wonderful setting. The food is delicious, really good. Everyone enjoyed the food. Highly recommended.
James Lowe — Google review
We recently visited this while on holiday to Kos, first of all the location is amazing, really beautiful and in a perfectly lighted courtyard. The food is to die for, we weren't sure what to order so we asked one of the staff what to go for and he asked what things we liked and then said to leave it with him and we were not disappointed, he brought out 6 amazing dishes which were absolutely beautiful! This is so very close to being 5 star, unfortunately after we had our food we felt very neglected, didn't get asked how the food was, were not offered more drinks, had to ask several times for the bill etc, it was very busy but still a bit of a let down. Would recommend, but do not go in peak times.
Josh Crich — Google review
Central square, Kardamena 853 02, Greecehttp://www.avlirestaurant.gr/+30 2242 092100

3Tasty Corner

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Restaurant
Located in Kardamena, Tasty Corner is a casual and welcoming spot offering quick and delicious Greek food. The restaurant serves a variety of options including gyros, burgers, and freshly baked baguettes with an array of fillings to choose from. Visitors highly recommend the Gyros mixed plate for its generous portion size and flavorful taste. The friendly staff, particularly Manolis, receive praise for their professionalism.
This place has it all! Great and huge dishes, amazing prices and super pleasant service. We had a chicken pita gyros and a pork gyros plate and we ended up pretty full! The plate has a size that you could even share it. It all was amazing and they gave us some watermelon at the end when we were about to pay to finish the meal. They usually have a queue so come in early!
Paula Pascual — Google review
Fantastic gyros at this little take away. (They do have tables to sit at too) Good menu for choices and was busy in early season. Superb food.
John Turner — Google review
Good place to eat, but my pork suvlaki was a little dry and thus making my dish a bit dissapointing. As for other dishes, their were good. Staff is friendly and food was prepared quite fast. Can recommend to someone to trys, maybe you'll have a little better experiance.
Mindaugas Vaitiek?nas — Google review
Definately the best gyros in town. All the guys that work there are very friendly and professional, especially Manolis. Every time we got there the food was perfect. We stayed in Kardamena for 7 days and we ate there for 5 days. Definately dinners that we will remember, we're looking forward to coming back to Tasty Corner. Greetings from Croatia, Josipa and Marko from the table in the back corner ☺️
Marko — Google review
Got the mixed gyros, one of the best meals I’ve had in my 10 days abroad and probably the cheapest as prices here are so good! Quick grub as oppose to sitting at a restaurant but loved it
Samuel Liversidge — Google review
Best gyros in Kos. Tzatkiki could have a bit more favour, but otherwise the halloumo gyros/pita was amazing. Love that the chips are seasoned and the pita is fresh. Generous portion.
Nikki Erlank — Google review
I never normally do reviews but our local tui sales consultant in Newcastle recommended Tasty corner. She was spot on! Gyros mixed plate was very filling enough for 2 people to share. Gyros Chicken Pitta was also really tasty. It was so good we've been back two nights in a row. 4 people, 4 meals and a round of drinks €40 near enough. BARGAIN! I'd recommend the Gyros mixed plate, if your feeling hungry or just a normal Gyros pitta if you want a standard meal.
James Hall — Google review
No other place in this area will give you better price to ratio/quality than this place. Really fresh and tasty food and BIIIG portions. The gyros plate is huge and will feed you for the whole day!! 😁😁😁 We have been eating here for half of our trip even though we had food at the hotel. Pep
Kamil Radlak — Google review
What a fantastic little place to grab a quick bite to eat, the food is that good that I've been here for one week and I've been here 4 times Cheap tasty and friendly what more could you ask for?
Samie Duran — Google review
Me and my boyfriend had already heard some good reviews about this place and really wanted to try it out especially that the prices were reasonable for a gyros and I can truly say that this place deserves every penny! We ordered chicken gyros and it was just like I remember it after leaving Greece in 2012.
Dominika S — Google review
Absolutely the best Gyros In Kardamena {maybe the whole of Kos) Delicious. Fantastic value for money, and huge portion sizes. Staff are great also. Just cannot be missed - must visit venue for anyone wanting amazing Gyros /Kebab.
Stuart Brown — Google review
Absolutely lovely food! Great prices and lovely staff. Gutted I’ve only found this place a day before we leave. Only cost us €12.10 for 2 donner pitas with drinks! 10/10
Beth Luke — Google review
Bar Street Kardamena, Greece+30 2242 091712

4Anna's Restaurant

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Located right on the seaside, Annas Restaurant offers a picturesque setting in Kardamena. Guests can savor their meals while admiring the moon reflecting on the water or indulge in a satisfying English breakfast. The restaurant also provides sunbeds where visitors can bask under the warm sun and enjoy a refreshing cold drink. The staff is friendly and welcoming, creating a fantastic atmosphere for dining and drinking.
Fantastic place to eat and drink, friendly and welcoming staffs. Ordered shrimp spaghetti and garlic mushrooms, the spaghetti was tasty but a little less salt in the mushrooms, doesn't matter though as they have salt, pepper in every table. You can enjoy the beach view while you are eating.. They also offer sunbeds...superb.
Alaa Noor — Google review
Nice restaurant with a good choice of dishesjon the menu as well as drinks. Reasonable priced and good service.
Michael Jones — Google review
Just love Anna's and carnt wait to return in 2 weeks, food is fab staff are amazing, get the beds ready 😊 see you soon xx
Cathy Williams — Google review
Very nice at Anna's. The food was more than good, we had chef's special stake and mix fish plate. Delicious. Service and staff 5+++
Carmen C. — Google review
A superb bar and restaurant by the Sea. Good food, nice People and perfect service. The best espresso in the Island. Top
Gianluca Zamarian — Google review
Lovely restaurant right beside the beach food very good & always hot great value for money would recommend well worth a try we hope to see you all in 2024
Gerard Price — Google review
Great place food was lovely and staff where pleasant and helpfull also reasonably priced
Alex Mcd — Google review
Good food and friendly staff. They offer sunbeds by the beach.
Kieu Lu — Google review
Very welcoming family run restaurant. Pride themselves in high standard of service and quality food, at a reasonable price.
Anne McDonald — Google review
We loved this place which is right on the beach. Full English is €6 and tastes like home. In the evening we had Greek meals at sunset watching the locals fish. Fabulous!
kevin neal — Google review
Grecia, Kardamena 853 02, Greece

5TA ADELFIA

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Situated on the main road, TA ADELFIA is a family-run restaurant that offers generous portions at reasonable prices. It is easily visible and serves as a popular dining spot for both tourists and locals. The establishment specializes in flavorful meats from the barbecue, including ribs, calamari, fried fish, and mixed grills. Customers rave about the quality of their fish dishes which are fresh and expertly grilled to perfection.
My first time in this restaurant. Quality, price and service are all in my expectation and better. Thank you for making my travel in Greece unforgettable. I would recommend to everyone who would like to try Greek meze at a good quality for 18,90€ two persons! The last meze, our dessert, was on the house.
Gourmet De Michelin — Google review
Honestly one of the best meals I have ever had and the staff are extremely friendly. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. We were a Group of 9 and we had dinner twice. You will not be disappointed.
James Mulvanny — Google review
Cozy restaurant, family owned. Delicious and authentic Greek food. The portions are big. We ordered the “Greek meze for two” and it was delicious with a good variety of Greek options. Special mention to their Greek olive oil!!
Riccardo Balzan — Google review
Wow. It's been a long time since I had such good fish. And for such a great price too!It was fresh, grilled to perfection and the restaurant really takes note of allergies! My friend has a garlic allergy and they took amazing care of her needs. We will most definitely be coming back here and highly recommend people give it a try!
Stefanie van Buuren — Google review
Such a hidden gem! We were recommended and didn't disappoint! I would suggest the 2 person sharing dish for 20euros so much food and delicious!
Niall Smith — Google review
This restaurant fully deserves the glowing reviews it gets. We had a spectacular fish dinner: the fish platter for two would be enough for three, all fresh and greatly cooked. Also the desserts are top notch. Truly recommended!
Vanni Gibertini — Google review
Great restaurant, very friendly and food was great. All we eat was delicious, like prawns, lamb, surf and turf, lobster. Prices are also ok, even lobster was 30 euro only. We were amazed by the quality of the service and owner taking care of us all the time:) We will visit again!:)
Patryk Szudrowicz — Google review
This restaurant is amazing. It's a stones throw away from Argiri Hotel where we stayed and is ran by one family passed down from three generations. The food is absolutely stunning. Give it a go.
Martyn B — Google review
Wow amazing place. Delicious food and family atmosphere. Lovely place with everything what you need as good beer or fresh orange juice, fish platter or grilled cheese. Perfect. We truly recommend🙂
Ewa — Google review
+ good food with quality and quantity. - location on the main road is to forget. Breath some car smoke between drinks. - service is acceptable.
Gianluca Gallo — Google review
Tasty food, the wine is exactly what you need, and the portions are really big. Highly recommended ⭐️
Cristian-Florin Diaconita — Google review
Everything is super delicious,we had dinner 2 times,and very satisfied with taste and quality of food ! Highly recommend !
Elena Inozemtceva — Google review
Cheesy Garlic Bread for starters followed by Steak and Ribs.It was a great meal cooked to perfection the steak medium rare as requested.Ribs were delicious, and the meat was so tender.Great staff I would highly recommend a visit.
Biffa — Google review
We was recommend to go here by someone else, but unfortunately they didnt tell us that we had to book before, so turning up to the restaurant asking for a table I was ruding told NO with no information with what to do next... But after being recommended and told I've got to try it I pop my head in one afternoon and booked a table, And WOW the food made up for there attitude well worth going there Food quality is outstanding Service is ermmmm okay Price bang on I would recommend coming here Here jus a piece of advice take there stand off attitude with a bit of salt The food worth it
Samie Duran — Google review
This was recommended. We was not disappointed, we had the lamb kleftiko and it was fantastic. Well worth a visit, staff we're very polite. But it is important to book a table has it gets very busy.
Neil Willett — Google review
The food was delicious and they served a large amount of it. We ordered a starter, grilled octopus and a souvlaki mix, really really good! The octopus, in particular, was great. We were so full that we couldn't finish the side dishes. They also brought two slices of cake for free (amazing!) We paid in total 28€ I absolutely recommend it, real greek traditional cuisine!
Chiara Di Natale — Google review
XANTHOU, Kardamena 853 02, Greece+30 2242 091460

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