Seafood in Athens
15 restaurants in Athens
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Three places to start in Athens
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
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A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
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Chuck's Fish Athens
4.3★ · 504
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The Chop House
4.6★ · 1,667
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George's Lowcountry Table
4.5★ · 859
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Shokitini
4.5★ · 858
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Marker Seven Coastal Grill
4.5★ · 836
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Jersey Mike's Subs
4.3★ · 610
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Inoko Hibachi Express
4.3★ · 607
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Captain D's
4.0★ · 835
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Dining tipsAthens grilled fish by the kiloAthens fish tavernas grill whole Aegean fish by the kilo. Piraeus is the port lunch. Psyrri and Plaka are the walk from the centre. Ask the price before it is cooked, and choose from the ice rather than a mixed frozen grill.Read the full guide
Athens fish tavernas grill whole Aegean fish by the kilo. Piraeus is the port lunch. Psyrri and Plaka are the walk from the centre. Ask the price before it is cooked, and choose from the ice rather than a mixed frozen grill.
15 seafood and fish restaurants in Athens, United States — ranked by Google rating and review volume.
Athens fish tavernas and psarotavernes serve Aegean catch by the kilo: grilled whole fish, fried calamari, and simple sides that let freshness lead.
Piraeus, Psyrri, Kolonaki, and seaside suburbs each change the logistics — compare scores on this directory before following only Acropolis-adjacent tourist menus.
For “best seafood restaurants in Athens”, ask the price per kilo and choose fish from the ice display, not a frozen mixed grill.
Dining tips
- Order first
- Grilled fish by the kilo, fried calamari, and horiatiki with octopus when the grill is seafood-led.
- Best areas
- Piraeus for port tavernas; Psyrri and Kolonaki for city tables; seaside suburbs for sunset grills.
- Skip
- Acropolis-adjacent tourist grills with frozen mixed platters.
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FAQ — Athens
How do I order fish in an Athens taverna?+
Choose fish from the ice display, confirm the price per kilo, and keep sides simple (lemon, oil, salad). Avoid frozen mixed grills.
What are the best seafood restaurants in Athens?+
Athens currently lists 15 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in Athens?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across Athens, then open individual profiles for address and hours.
What are the best grilled fish restaurants in Athens?+
See the grilled fish category block for venues tagged with grilled fish and classic seafood grill styles.