Kavouras in full
Kavouras started as a café and patisserie in the mid-1950s and became one of the island's established fish tavernas. It sits on the New Port frontage, which makes it one of the first and last things many visitors see.
The kitchen splits two ways: daily catch bought off local boats, and mageirefta — the slow-cooked, made-in-the-morning dishes that most tourist kitchens have stopped bothering with. Moussaka, fava and kolokythokeftedes are the ones named.
It is one of the few restaurants in this guide with a genuinely modern commercial setup: its own domain at kavouras-skiathos.gr, a listing on the Wolt delivery platform, and online reservations through e-restaurants.gr. Among traditional tavernas that combination is close to unique.
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.
What to order at Kavouras
- Daily catch
- Moussaka
- Fava
- Kolokythokeftedes
Who it suits
- Seafood
- Arrival and departure days
- Traditional cooking
Know before you go
- New Port location is functional rather than pretty
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kavouras worth visiting?
A historic family psarotaverna on the New Port frontage, trading since the mid-1950s. Daily catch from local boats alongside proper mageirefta. We score it 8.2 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 8/10.
What should I order at Kavouras?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Daily catch, Moussaka, Fava, Kolokythokeftedes.
Do I need to book Kavouras?
Online via e-restaurants.gr, or by phone. It takes online reservations through a third-party booking platform.
How expensive is Kavouras?
Mid-range. On our scale it is €€ — mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is Kavouras?
New Port frontage, Skiathos Town, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Kavouras have a website?
Yes — kavouras-skiathos.gr. It also runs a Facebook page.
