Akrogiali Tavern in full
Akrogiali — the name means 'seashore' — sits right on the water in Skiathos Town with a direct view towards the Bourtzi headland. It is a fish taverna in the proper sense: unfussy, generous, and busy every night of the season.
The cooking earns consistently strong marks across a very large sample — 4.5 on Restaurant Guru across 2,485 reviews. Stuffed tomatoes, grilled octopus and fried feta with honey and sesame are the dishes reviewers name most, and the stuffed calamari with feta comes up repeatedly as both enormous and excellent. Portions are described as generous at fair prices, which for a waterfront position is the notable part.
Staff are described as friendly and attentive without being intrusive — the balance a lot of harbourfront restaurants get wrong in one direction or the other.
Two pieces of practical advice come directly and repeatedly from the reviews: it is popular with locals as well as tourists and is always busy, so reserve; and when you do, ask specifically for a waterside seat, because that is the whole point of coming here.
Our scores
These five scores are The Skiathos Guide editorial judgements derived from the consistent themes across this restaurant's published review record. They are not platform data — Google publishes a single star rating and no category breakdown.
Published ratings
| Platform | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | — | ||
| Tripadvisor | 4.3 | — | #68 of 298 in Skiathos Town |
| Restaurant Guru | 4.5 | 2,485 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously — check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Akrogiali Tavern
- Stuffed calamari with feta
- Grilled octopus
- Fried feta with honey and sesame
- Stuffed tomatoes
Who it suits
- Seafood
- Waterfront setting
- Value
- Families
Know before you go
- Always busy — reserve
- Ask specifically for a waterside table
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akrogiali Tavern worth visiting?
A fish taverna literally on the water's edge, looking across to the Bourtzi. Busy with locals as well as visitors, which is the compliment that matters. We score it 8.8 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 9/10.
What is Akrogiali Tavern rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Akrogiali Tavern was rated 4.5 on Google, 4.3 on Tripadvisor, 4.5 on Restaurant Guru across 2,485 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Akrogiali Tavern?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Stuffed calamari with feta, Grilled octopus, Fried feta with honey and sesame, Stuffed tomatoes.
Do I need to book Akrogiali Tavern?
Recommended. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Akrogiali Tavern?
Generous portions at fair prices. On our scale it is €€ — mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is Akrogiali Tavern?
Waterfront, Skiathos Town, facing the Bourtzi, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Akrogiali Tavern have a website?
Yes — akrogialiskiathos.com.
