From charcoal-grilled seafood to sunset sushi and Champagne-fuelled lunches, these are the Mykonos tables worth booking.
Mykonos might be famous for its dance floors, but its dining scene deserves a place on your itinerary, too. Across this Cycladic island, family-run tavernas share the spotlight with international restaurant names, glamorous beach clubs and chefs giving Greek recipes a contemporary update. Lunch could mean grilled octopus above a quiet cove, while dinner might involve Japanese signatures beside an infinity pool. Local seafood, regional cheeses and Greek wines offer a sense of place, even as the menus travel further afield. Whether you’re booking a celebration or wandering into Chora for dinner, these are FACT’s recommendations for the best restaurants in Mykonos.
Many venues operate seasonally. Check opening dates and current menus before booking.
Beefbar Mykonos
A beachfront terrace, Aegean views and a neighbouring whitewashed church give Beefbar’s Mykonos outpost a setting to rival its menu. Located at The Coast by Bill&Coo in Agios Ioannis, the Monte-Carlo-born concept balances its celebrated beef cuts with seafood and vegetable dishes under the familiar Beef, Reef, Leaf format. The signature Kobe and Angus beef gyros give a Greek favourite the luxury treatment, while the Croque Sando offers another reason to order beyond the steaks. Lighter choices include tuna tarama with yuzu and a Cycladic salad with galotiri cheese. Grilled fish and jumbo prawns suit the seaside location, too. Settle in with a glass of Greek wine and make this a leisurely lunch with plenty of plates to share.
Where: Beefbar Mykonos, Bill&Coo, Agios Ioannis, Mykonos
Contact: beefbar.com/mykonos
Kiki’s Tavern
Follow the scent of charcoal above Agios Sostis Beach, and you’ll find one of Mykonos’s most popular lunch spots. Kiki’s Tavern keeps things refreshingly simple, with a shaded terrace, sea views and a small menu built around the grill. Pork chops are a signature order, alongside grilled octopus and stuffed chicken breast, while the salad selection offers plenty of colourful accompaniments. The appeal lies in the combination of straightforward cooking, generous portions and an unhurried setting that encourages another glass of wine. Reservations aren’t taken, and queues can be lengthy during the busiest summer weeks, so arrive early. Allow time for a swim nearby and turn the journey north into a proper afternoon away from the island’s party circuit.
Where: Kiki’s Tavern, Above Agios Sostis Beach, Mykonos
Contact: @kikis.tavern
La Petite Maison
High above Mykonos Town, the terrace at Anandes Hotel pairs sweeping island views with La Petite Maison’s French Riviera cooking. The poolside setting lends itself to sunset drinks before a dinner built around familiar favourites and generous sharing plates. Start with the signature warm prawns dressed with lemon and olive oil, then add escargots in parsley and garlic butter, burrata with tomatoes, or homemade gnocchi. The food keeps the emphasis on clear flavours and ingredients that need little embellishment. A Tomatini, the restaurant’s celebrated tomato cocktail, makes a fitting opening order. As the light fades across the whitewashed rooftops, LPM Mykonos becomes an appealing date night address, with the Aegean providing a suitably dramatic backdrop to the evening.
Where: La Petite Maison, Anandes Hotel, Street of Fine Arts, Mykonos Town
Contact: lpmrestaurants.com/mykonos
Matsuhisa Mykonos
Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s distinctive Japanese cooking has found an island home at the Belvedere Hotel, where the open-air restaurant has been a Mykonos fixture since 2003. The poolside setting supplies the glamour, but the menu offers plenty of reasons to stay focused on your plate. Miso-marinated black cod is the essential order, joined by yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, rock shrimp salad and white fish with dry miso. Daily specials featuring Greek fish and Aegean seafood give the internationally recognised repertoire a local connection. Order a selection for the table to explore the chef’s Japanese foundations and South American influences.
Where: Matsuhisa Mykonos, Belvedere Hotel, School of Fine Arts District, Mykonos Town
Contact: belvederehotel.com
M-Eating
Inside a traditional Mykonian house in Chora, chef-owner Panagiotis Menardos explores the island’s culinary heritage through a contemporary comfort-food menu. M-Eating’s intimate rooms, balcony and garden offer an inviting setting for a dinner rooted in Greek flavours. Begin with the Mykonian onion pie, made with handmade filo and served with red pepper coulis, or mostra, toasted bread topped with spicy local cheese and tomato. Lemon-braised lamb with celeriac purée and chervil is a standout main, while handmade pasta with mushroom ragù and galotyri provides a satisfying alternative.Finish with the amygdaloto-inspired dessert, which layers almond cream, biscuit, brittle and ice cream into a contemporary tribute to a local sweet.
Where: 10 Kalogera Street, Chora, Mykonos
Contact: m-eating.gr
Nammos
Few addresses capture Mykonos’s extravagant side quite like Nammos, the Psarou Beach institution where a leisurely lunch can become the day’s main event. Established in 2003, the venue combines Mediterranean dining with beachside lounging, designer-clad crowds and a soundtrack that builds as the afternoon unfolds. Seafood sits at the heart of the experience, with octopus salad and fresh fish among the draws, while premium Australian Wagyu caters to those craving something richer. Order generously, keep a chilled bottle on the table and settle into the spectacle. The experience is anchored as much by the setting and social scene as it is by the food: turquoise water, a glamorous crowd and the unmistakable feeling that nobody is in a hurry to head home.
Where: Nammos, Psarou Beach, Mykonos
Contact: nammos.com/mykonos
Nōema
Hidden within Chora’s winding streets, Nōema offers a contemporary interpretation of the Greek courtyard gathering. Earthy textures and muted tones frame a restaurant and bar where food, music and conversation share the spotlight. Culinary director Athinagoras Kostakos draws on Cycladic traditions, using curing, drying and cooking over fire to explore the possibilities of Greek ingredients. Sharing is central to the experience, with dishes ranging from dry-aged red snapper carpaccio with fennel and lemon oil to lamb shoulder smoked with vine leaves. Slow-roasted pork chops with a cinnamon and anise crust offer another generous centrepiece.
Where: Nōema, Panachra, Chora, Mykonos
Contact: noemamykonos.com
ROKA
Japanese robatayaki meets the Aegean at ROKA’s Paraga Beach address, where the restaurant, pool and beach create plenty of reasons to settle in for the day. Warm orange tones, sea views and DJ sets establish the mood, while the menu rewards a mix of sushi, dumplings and dishes from the grill. Lobster maki and crab, prawn and black cod dumplings make an indulgent opening, followed by octopus skewers with roasted garlic. The sweet potato with miso butter deserves a place on the table, too, balancing the seafood with something rich and comforting. Move from an afternoon beside the water to sunset drinks and dinner, allowing time to appreciate both the robata cooking and the setting as the evening gathers pace.
Where: ROKA, Paraga Beach, Mykonos
Contact: rokarestaurant.com
Scorpios
Set on a rocky peninsula beside Paraga Beach, Scorpios has made sunset dining something of an island ritual. Natural materials, shaded tables and wide sea views establish its bohemian aesthetic, while the music programme gives guests another reason to stay after dinner. Culinary director Athinagoras Kostakos champions Mediterranean flavours and seasonal ingredients, with sharing plates that suit the sociable setting. Begin with tirokafteri, the spicy Greek cheese dip, slow-baked aubergine with feta or flame-grilled meatballs before moving on to seafood and grilled meats. Prime sirloin is a substantial option for the table, accompanied by a bottle from the Greek and international wine selection. Book with the evening’s music in mind and allow your meal to become part of a longer night.
Where: Scorpios, Paraga, Mykonos
Contact: scorpios.com/mykonos
Spilia
The approach is part of the occasion at Spilia, where a wooden walkway leads around the rocks to tables perched directly above the water. Tucked into a natural cave beside Agia Anna Beach, this seaside restaurant makes a compelling case for planning lunch around the view. Its roots as a fish taverna remain evident in a Mediterranean menu centred on seafood, from simply grilled fish dressed with olive oil to the signature lobster spaghetti. A Mykonian salad adds something fresh alongside the richer dishes, while Champagne suits the celebratory mood.
Where: Spilia, Agia Anna Beach, near Kalafatis, Mykonos
Contact: spiliarestaurant.gr
Zuma
Sunset is a major attraction at Zuma Mykonos, where contemporary Japanese dining shares the spotlight with an infinity pool and sweeping views across the Aegean. The atmosphere shifts from relaxed daytime lounging to a lively evening scene, complete with DJs, cocktails and a crowd dressed for the occasion. The izakaya-inspired menu is designed for sharing, making it easy to build a meal around sushi, sashimi and robata favourites. Signature marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf remains a must-order, as does the spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy. Pair the richer plates with a crisp Greek white wine, then linger as the sky changes colour.
Where: Zuma Mykonos, near Mykonos Old Port
Contact: zumarestaurant.com