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Chalkidiki Restaurants and Bars Guide

Chalkidiki Restaurants and Bars guide and information
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Chalkidiki's top-tier dining scene thrives year-round, offering exceptional quality from creative seafood to modern Greek meze and craft cocktails.

We offer our inside guide to the peninsula's most acclaimed, longer-season venues.

Your unforgettable Chalkidiki dining experience starts here!

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Marina Seafood
Sousourada
Arsanas
Spitaki
A beautifully plated, modern seafood dish at Marina Seafood in Nea Potidea.

Marina Seafood

  • Marina Seafood location:60km
  • Marina Seafood is best for:High-End Seafood
  • Marina Seafood vibe:Gastronomic Destination
Marina Seafood Description: A year-round gastronomic destination, Marina Seafood is arguably the most acclaimed seafood restaurant in Chalkidiki. It's renowned for its exceptionally fresh fish transformed into creative, modern dishes. Making the journey from Thessaloniki or another part of the peninsula for this experience is best done with a pre-booked Aegean Taxi for ultimate comfort.
   
The charming and artistic interior of Sousourada & Sgouros Skantzochiros in Afytos.

Sousourada

  • Sousourada location:75km
  • Sousourada is best for:Modern Greek Meze
  • Sousourada setting:Artistic Stone Village
Sousourada Description: Located in the beautiful, stone-built village of Afytos, Sousourada offers a charming and artistic dining experience. It's famous for serving creative, modern twists on traditional Greek meze. A private transfer with Aegean Taxi is the perfect way to visit the picturesque village of Afytos for an evening of great food and atmosphere.
   
An elegant seafood dish served at Arsanas restaurant on the Nikiti waterfront in Sithonia.

Arsanas Restaurant

  • Arsanas location:95km
  • Arsanas is best for:Refined Sithonia Dining
  • Arsanas cuisine:Modern Mediterranean
Arsanas Description: Arsanas is one of Sithonia's most celebrated restaurants, offering a refined dining experience in the bustling marina of Nikiti. It's a top choice for high-quality seafood and modern Mediterranean dishes. Exploring the beautiful Sithonia peninsula is a must, and an Aegean Taxi can provide a comfortable journey to its culinary heart.
   
An expertly crafted, unique cocktail at Spitaki Cocktail Bar in Kallithea.

Spitaki Cocktail Bar

  • Spitaki location:85km
  • Spitaki is best for:Craft Cocktails
  • Spitaki vibe:Chic & Intimate
Spitaki Description: Spitaki is the premier destination for high-quality, creative cocktails in Kallithea, Chalkidiki's most lively town. It offers a sophisticated and stylish alternative to the area's mainstream bars. It's the perfect spot for an elegant evening drink. Let your Aegean Taxi driver handle the ride so you can enjoy the expert mixology worry-free.
   
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chalkidiki Restaurants and Bars

What is the 'top tier' dining scene like in Chalkidiki, especially in the off-season?

While the summer beach clubs close, Chalkidiki's high-quality, year-round restaurant scene shines in the off-season. The 'top tier' is defined by exceptional gastronomic destinations like Marina Seafood, charming and creative restaurants in historic villages like Sousourada in Afytos, and sophisticated cocktail bars like Spitaki.

For the best high-end seafood experience in the region, which restaurant is a must-visit?

Without a doubt, Marina Seafood in Nea Potidea is the must-visit destination for serious seafood lovers. It is a year-round institution, renowned throughout Northern Greece for its creative, modern dishes using the freshest possible fish and shellfish, paired with an extensive wine list.

I'm looking for a great restaurant in a picturesque, traditional village. Any recommendations?

Sousourada in the beautiful stone-built village of Afytos is the perfect choice. This tour combines an artistic, charming atmosphere with an inventive menu of modern Greek meze. A private transfer with Aegean Taxi makes the visit to this clifftop village a wonderful and relaxing evening excursion.

Is there a good option for refined dining on the Sithonia peninsula?

Yes, Arsanas in the marina of Nikiti is the top choice for a more refined dining experience in Sithonia. It is celebrated for its high-quality modern Mediterranean cuisine and fresh seafood, served in a beautiful waterfront setting. It is the culinary highlight of the second 'leg'.
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