Platanias Taverna & Bar in full
Platanias sits opposite bus stop 16 in Agia Paraskevi, which makes it one of the easiest good restaurants on the island to reach without a car. It is family-owned and operates as both a taverna and a cocktail bar, with the bar running late on draught beer and cocktails after the kitchen winds down.
You eat al fresco under vine leaves, which is about as pleasant as a summer dinner setting gets. The cooking is traditional Greek with a modern twist, and reviews consistently describe the dishes as high-quality and carefully prepared rather than churned out β a meaningful distinction in a resort area.
Live music adds to what reviewers call a lively atmosphere. The restaurant came under new management on 1 May 2022, and the strong current scores β 4.6 on Tripadvisor across 861 reviews, ranked #38 of 298 β reflect the period since that change.
This is the pick of the Agia Paraskevi and Platanias strip: good food, genuine atmosphere, fair prices, and no car needed.
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 β Google publishes a single star rating and no category breakdown.
Published ratings
| Platform | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | β | ||
| Tripadvisor | 4.6 | 861 | #38 of 298 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously β check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Platanias Taverna & Bar
- Traditional Greek dishes with a modern turn
- Cocktails
Who it suits
- Value
- Live music
- No car needed
- Families
Know before you go
- Busy β book at peak times
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Platanias Taverna & Bar worth visiting?
Family-owned taverna and cocktail bar opposite bus stop 16. Al fresco dining under vine leaves, live music, and traditional Greek dishes given a modern turn. We score it 8.8 out of 10 overall, with food at 9/10 and setting at 8/10.
What is Platanias Taverna & Bar rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Platanias Taverna & Bar was rated 4.6 on Google, 4.6 on Tripadvisor across 861 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Platanias Taverna & Bar?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Traditional Greek dishes with a modern turn, Cocktails.
Do I need to book Platanias Taverna & Bar?
Recommended. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Platanias Taverna & Bar?
Good value. On our scale it is β¬β¬ β mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is Platanias Taverna & Bar?
Opposite bus stop 16, Agia Paraskevi, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Platanias Taverna & Bar have a website?
No website of its own was found as of 2026-08-16. It does run a Facebook page. Bookings and enquiries go by telephone.
