Taverna O'Batis in full
O'Batis occupies what may be the prettiest spot in Skiathos Town: the top of the Old Port steps, under the deep shade of huge plane trees, with a covered terrace looking down over the fishing boats to the Bourtzi and out to the islands of Tsougria and Marago. Under the evening lights it is genuinely lovely, and reviewers describe this as the nicest part of the town.
It is family-run and has been established for over thirty years. The cooking is honest Greek: homemade dips, cheese croquettes, shrimp croquettes, lobster spaghetti, and a baked sea bream with fried potatoes that reviewers pick out specifically. Tsipouro is part of the ritual here.
The service record is where it gets complicated, and we are not going to soften it. Alongside reviews praising warm and welcoming service sit reports of stressed and arrogant staff, a twenty-minute wait simply to order, and a waiter laughing at customers who asked about happy hour. One review reports finding a live cockroach in the food. Those are individual accounts and not necessarily representative β the aggregate is still 4.0 across 334 reviews β but they are specific enough to pass on.
Our read is a beautiful, long-established taverna with a floor operation that varies considerably. Worth it for the setting; go with realistic expectations about the evening's rhythm.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | β | ||
| Tripadvisor | 4.0 | 334 | #130 of 283 in Skiathos Town |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously β check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Taverna O'Batis
- Baked sea bream with fried potatoes
- Cheese and shrimp croquettes
- Lobster spaghetti
- Homemade dips
Who it suits
- Setting
- Old Port views
- Tsipouro and meze
Know before you go
- Service reports vary sharply
- One reviewer reported a hygiene issue
- Up the Old Port steps
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taverna O'Batis worth visiting?
Family-run for over thirty years at the highest point of the Old Port steps, under huge plane trees. Wonderful setting, genuinely uneven service record. We score it 8.2 out of 10 overall, with food at 8/10 and setting at 10/10.
What is Taverna O'Batis rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Taverna O'Batis was rated 4.2 on Google, 4.0 on Tripadvisor across 334 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Taverna O'Batis?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Baked sea bream with fried potatoes, Cheese and shrimp croquettes, Lobster spaghetti, Homemade dips.
Do I need to book Taverna O'Batis?
Advisable for a terrace table. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Taverna O'Batis?
Standard taverna pricing. On our scale it is β¬β¬ β mid-range taverna pricing.
Where is Taverna O'Batis?
Top of the Old Port steps, Skiathos Town, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Taverna O'Batis 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.
