Skiathos · Sporades · Greece
Megali Ammos and Achladies are the closest resort areas to Skiathos Town, walkable or a few minutes on the bus at stops 6 and 10. Between them they hold 15 of the 130 places to eat on the island, averaging 8.3. Phoenix Sky Line and Achinos top the list on 8.8.
The closest resort areas to town — walkable, or a few minutes on the bus. Underrated for eating: a couple of properly good grills and several long-established family tavernas that survive on repeat custom rather than passing trade.
We review 15 restaurants in this area out of 130 across Skiathos. Each entry links to a full write-up with our scores, the published ratings from every major platform, what to order and what to watch out for.
Ranked by our overall score out of 10. Every entry links to its full review.
Elevated above Megali Ammos with a big view and a reputation for the best steak in this part of the island. A 4.8 average, if on a modest review base.
4.8 on Tripadvisor, 4.9 on Restaurant Guru, ranked #8 on the island — the highest-rated venue this research sweep found anywhere. Directly on the waves at Megali Ammos.
A family beachfront taverna on Megali Ammos with its own sunbeds, so people arrive in the morning and stay all day.
High in the hills at Katsarou with a panorama across to Skopelos and Tsougria — and a free pick-up and drop-off service that solves the getting-there problem entirely.
A relaxed, authentic taverna a short walk from town at Megali Ammos, with superb grilled meat and no pretensions whatsoever.
The three family-run tavernas that Achladies regulars recommend to each other. Little formal review data, a lot of repeat custom.
A boho-chic beachfront relaunch on the site of the 1970s Achladies Taverna. Coffee from 09:00, food to 22:30, drinks to 02:00.
A beachside garden taverna at Achladies with live music on Mondays and a host reviewers name personally.
The newest venue in this guide — a family taverna near Vassilias Beach Hotel that opened in May 2024.
A very good grill house at Achladies with a friendly owner and a 4.5 average. The best-rated option in the resort.
Described by the Greek Gastronomy Guide as arguably the most interesting restaurant on Skiathos. Tuna tartare and octopus carpaccio, on the beachfront at Megali Ammos.
A family taverna directly above Vasilias beach with open sea views, serving from midday until late.
The beach and snack bar of the Anemoni Beach Hotel, open to non-residents and called by several reviewers the best daytime bar on Megali Ammos.
Ranked #1 of 4 in Achladies on 505 reviews — an enclosed-garden restaurant on the main road, known for lamb and for desserts.
A Megali Ammos taverna with a pleasant setting and genuinely divided reviews about the cooking.
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