Looking for best seafood restaurants in Athens? This 2026 shortlist favours psarotavernas and fish-named rooms in our directory — whole grilled fish, meze, and Aegean product — not every high-scoring souvlaki spot with one calamari plate.
Species: sea bream / dorade, sea bass, octopus, squid / calamari.
Ratings reflect FishRestaurants.com guest scores at writing time and can move.
6 seafood restaurants in Athina worth booking now
Here are 6 rooms from our Athina directory — numbered, compared, and linked so you can book with context rather than guesswork.
Psarochori
- Tsocha 21
- seafood, fish
- $$
Psarochori leads this shortlist on guest scores — 4.8 (1.6k+ reviews). That depth of positive feedback is hard to fake over time, especially for a seafood-led room in Tsocha 21.
Seawolf Athens Restaurant
- Dimitrakopoulou 35
- seafood, fish
- $$
Nissos Seafood Tavern
- Christokopidou 1
- seafood, fish
- $$
Nissos Seafood Tavern (4.7 (1.9k+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier — listings show mid-range pricing.
ΤΡΑΤΑ
- Nikitara
- seafood, fish
- $$
ΤΡΑΤΑ (4.7 (1.8k+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier — listings show mid-range pricing.
FISH MARKET
- Dorileou 7
- seafood, fish
Neighbourhood diners often shortlist FISH MARKET around Dorileou 7 — 4.6 (700+ reviews). Pair it with your walking route rather than crossing the city for a generic tourist terrace.
Thinalos
- Seafood
Thinalos is listed in athens. Location matters in athens; this is a useful anchor if you are already in that part of town.
FAQ: best seafood Athens
What is the best seafood restaurant in Athens right now?
No single winner — Thinalos, Nissos, Psarochori, and Trata are strong starts. Compare Athens directory.
Should I pay by the kilo?
Often yes for whole fish — ask the price before they grill. Confirm weight and species.
Athens or the islands for seafood?
Islands win on proximity; Athens wins on density and year-round choice. Use Greece 2026 for country strategy.
How do I find more fish restaurants in Athens?
Browse Athens and Greece. Last updated: 21 August 2026. Ratings and hours change — confirm on each page.