Eat· Symi· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Gialos harbour-front tavernas & ouzeri (Symi)

36° 36.9′ N · 27° 50.2′ E

The inner end of Gialos harbour, around the bridge and the square, is packed with ouzeri and fish tavernas where crews eat a few metres from the stern-to quay.

Practical

Pin: Ouzeri To Steno (OSM, tel +30 2246 072767, Greek). Others mapped by OSM around the harbour head: Trata 'The Trawler' (regional, 36.61526, 27.83685), O Meraklis (36.615, 27.8359), Manos Fish Restaurant (36.61634, 27.83584), Mythos (36.61644, 27.8362), Vasilis Taverna (36.61574, 27.83533), Taverna Neraida (36.6153, 27.83493), To Ouzeri tis Pareas (tel +30 694 466 4680, 36.61565, 27.83438), To Spitiko and Taverna Xaris (about 36.6155, 27.8376), and Bella Napoli pizzeria. Along the north quay: Nireus (36.61811, 27.8386) and Catherinettes (36.61693, 27.83731). Tarsanas sits by the old boatyard (36.62024, 27.83704); for Tholos see 'Symi shrimp tavernas on the Gialos quay'. Prices are higher on the main quay; Symi shrimp is the local dish. Hours and prices not published; verify locally.

Best for

Dinner within sight of the boat