There’s a large choice of quality restaurants and several bars in Stoupa and everybody seems to have their favourite. Yes, they are all that good! However I can’t list them all as my favrits so the ones I mention here are my personal very bestest favrits!
Most of the restaurants are situated along the road in front of Stoupa’a main beach. We generally order Greek house wine at each restaurant and it’s [normally] pretty good, very dry, cheap and compliments the food well. [Other refreshments are also available].
Dining
We really love Elea [which means olive], it’s next to the Kastro hotel on Stoupa beach. It’s recently had a makeover and a menu change and is even more betterer than ever! Their grilled calamari and grilled octopus is superb, so is their souvlaki. I also love their chicken in a mustard, cream and pepper sauce and the beef short rib melts in your mouth. ooh, nearly forgot their lamb shank kleftiko– bloody amazing! I could go on….. Booking is advised.
Their deserts are amazing too!
Elea is also home to Ginger, possibly the laziest and chubbiest cat in Stoupa.
We also really like Pefko to the south of the bay which has lovely elevated views over the bay, [don’t forget your free wine voucher!]. Melissa is also a good option, Leashia (Mrs Grunty) loves their liver with onions. To Perasma on the road into Stoupa, near Kalogria, is another good choice, especially if you are hungry as the portions are huuge!
Away from the bustle of Stoupa Beach, next to the Enigma Bar is Liastres at the northern end of Stoupa which has lovely views across the bay towards Stoupa beach. Their menu is not extensive but they always have a few dishes with a bit of a tasty twist. Their Tagiata [sliced steak on a bed of rocket] is melt in your mouth amazing.
The three tavernas on Kalogria beach- Kalogria, Pritzipas and Almyriki are all excellent but may not be open as late as the ones on Stoupa beach. Kalogria beach, which is normally packed during the day is really peaceful at night and eating dinner there makes a pleasant change.
If you want something non Greek you can try Olio, an Italian restaurant which is next to To Steki with a good range of pizza and pasta. Their Nutellary choklity calzone desert is obscene! You can get take away food from several establishments including Amos and To Perasma who also do a decent pizza.
A final recommendation is Rizikon which is open from 11am-5pm, Monday to Saturday. It’s just down the road from the bakery near Kritikos away from the hustle and bustle. It is frequented more by locals than tourists it seems, which is always a good sign. They do wonderful lunches at wonderful prices and food to take away too.
In summary- you can’t really go wrong!
Wining
If you fancy a drinky there are plenty of options here too – Cafe Mango, Aktaion, to Steki and Patrikos on the main bay are all good options and are great places to watch the sunset and the world go by. We like the meze platter for two at Aktaion which is great value.
Cafe Mango and Aktaion are probably the best places if you want to watch some footy. A cocktail at Bar 360 may cost a little more but the views are worth the little extra methinks. The Captains Bar by the side of Mango is easy to miss but serves great cocktails at happy hour prices.
The Enigma bar next to Liastres has the added bonus of wonderful views across the bay towards Stoupa. There are also bars on the southern side of Kalogria beach which are open during the day.
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