Taverna Sklithri in full
Taverna Sklithri puts your table directly on the sand at a small cove backed by pines, and on that measure alone it is one of the most photogenic places to eat on the island. It is family-friendly, and the sunsets get their own dedicated praise in the reviews.
The food is fresh seafood and Greek staples β mussels, fried squid, and a fresh watermelon dessert that reviewers remember. Service is a genuine strength: staff are described as friendly, kind and efficient, serving with smiles even during the busiest periods, and that comes up consistently enough to be reliable.
The problem is the value equation, and it is the single most repeated criticism: prices are steep for the quality of the food, which is described as occasionally inconsistent. At 3.8 on Tripadvisor across a substantial 976 reviews, this is one of the lower-scoring well-known restaurants on the island, and the reviews make clear that the setting is carrying it.
Two smaller notes from reviewers: the beach itself is narrow with limited loungers, and there are occasional cooking smells drifting from the kitchen onto the sand. Come for a long lunch with your feet in the sand, order simply, and set your expectations at the setting rather than the plate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | β | ||
| Tripadvisor | 3.8 | 976 | #131 of 294 |
Third-party aggregates recorded 2026-08-16. They change continuously β check current reviews before booking.
What to order at Taverna Sklithri
- Mussels
- Fried squid
- Fresh watermelon
Who it suits
- Beach lunch
- Setting
- Families
- Sunset
Know before you go
- Steep prices for the food quality
- Narrow beach with limited loungers
- Food consistency varies
Practical information
Contact and booking
Details change. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taverna Sklithri worth visiting?
Tables on the sand at a small pine-backed cove. The setting is the Skiathos of the brochures; the pricing is the part people complain about. We score it 7.8 out of 10 overall, with food at 7/10 and setting at 10/10.
What is Taverna Sklithri rated?
As of 2026-08-16, Taverna Sklithri was rated 4.1 on Google, 3.8 on Tripadvisor across 976 reviews. These are third-party aggregate scores and change continuously.
What should I order at Taverna Sklithri?
The dishes reviewers name most often are Mussels, Fried squid, Fresh watermelon.
Do I need to book Taverna Sklithri?
Worth calling in peak season. Bookings are taken by telephone.
How expensive is Taverna Sklithri?
Expensive relative to the setting β a consistent complaint. On our scale it is β¬β¬β¬ β the upper bracket for Skiathos.
Where is Taverna Sklithri?
Sklithri beach, south-west coast near Troulos, on Skiathos in the Sporades, Greece.
Does Taverna Sklithri 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.
