Ouzo with the best mezes - what better way to enjoy a meal on a Greek Island? The Kalymnos Taverna, right on the harbour front, entices you to sit and while away your days in a truly Greek manner!

The Kalymnos Ouzeri has been run by Periklies for the last 15 years and he is more than ably assisted by Mixalis. Along with a great kitchen team, headed by Valentina, they all work together to create a 'horizontal' atmosphere!

The surroundings are traditionally Greek - fishing nets and life belts. The Greek island colours of blue and white. A mixture of bottles and barrels to remind you that Greece is famous for its ouzo and wines - and that they are meant to be enjoyed at leisure, in good company !

It goes without saying that you need the suitable accompaniments for your ouzo and wine and the Greeks have got this down to a fine art with mezes.

A fine selection of freshly grilled locally caught fish liberally smothered in olive oil, oregano and lemon sauce. Crisply fried whitebait; salted cod; octopus; shellfish, served with the freshest, tastiest salads; fried and grilled cheeses; courgettes and aubergines served with garlic sauce; local meat grilled over charcoal to give it an incomparable flavour, are just some of the delights waiting for you.

To further add to your enjoyment, a front row seat looking across the harbour to the fishing boats and the local ferry and hydrofoils going in and out and a view of the sky changing colours as the sun sinks below the horizon in the evening.

The Kalymnos Ouzeri is open every day from lunchtime until whenever in the evening. You won't be disappointed!

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