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Fiskardo's harbor is lined with restaurant terraces, but Irida's is the pick of the bunch. Reliably good seafood is the difference-maker, with comforting staples such as shrimp saganaki (in a spicy tomato sauce laced with cheese) supplemented by the odd culinary gem like the sole in champagne sauce. It also runs a rather nice boutique shop around the corner, filled with jewelry, hats, and pretty knitted bags.
Owner Tassia Dendrinou has become something of a local culinary celeb in recent years, with a couple of cookbooks to her name, and her quayside restaurant attracts celebs such as Tom Hanks, a frequent visitor to Fiskardo. Her menu is creative, with dishes such as octopus and chickpea puree and mussels stewed in Robola wine that makes fine use of the island's specialty ingredients.
The setting alone is worth paying for, and staying for a long, long time and way past your welcome. Set in the forested surroundings just north of the main run, this family-owned restaurant has tables and chairs right up to the waterfront—with just the breeze and the passing butterflies for company. On the menu are all the Greek favorites—but its specialty is fresh fish, grilled to perfection. Set in a former wine-making area, it also serves up a great range of local tipples.
Garden terrace views gazing out to Xi Beach and across to the island of Vardiani offer a feast for the eyes. The menu is no less satisfying, with some of the best boat-fresh shrimp you'll ever savor. The cocktails here are also some of the best on the peninsula.
