Are you a fan of fish and seafood? Then Taverna Akrogiali is one of the tavernas of Samothraki you'll visit more than once.
The taverna is in Lakkoma, on the western side of the island, 8 km away from Kamariotissa, on the road to Pachia Ammos beach. Its name means "seashore" in Greek.
Finding it is easy - keep an eye out for a sign and the name of the restaurant painted in bright red on a wall adjacent to the road. A concrete road flanked by palm trees climbs steeply towards the green terrace.
The fish and the seafood take a whole page on the menu. Giorgos, the owner of Taverna Akrogiali, buys fish daily from the local fishermen. The prices vary between 7-8 € for the anchovies and sardines and 34-60 € / kg for bigger fish like seabass, gray mullets, seabreams and red mullets (the latter are delicious fried). The marinated fish costs around 4-5 € / portion.
As for seafood, there's plenty to choose from: octopus boiled in vinegar or grilled (12 €), octopus meatballs (5.5 €), mussels saganaki, fried or steamed mussels (7 €), fried or grilled calamari (36 € / kg), shrimps saganaki (6.5 €), fried shrimps (38 € / kg), pasta with shrimps (14 €), seafood risotto (10 €) and lobster (60 €).
The appetizers and salads are the usual ones and cost around 4-5 €. A Greek salad is 8 €. A special mention goes to the tomato balls and the octopus salad with beans and green onion.
That one friend who doesn't like fish can always choose one of the classic main dishes like chicken/pig roast, burgers or sausages or lamb ribs.
Dining at Akrogiali is lovely around sunset, especially if you're seated at the tables closest to the shore.
There's also accommodation next to the taverna - Akrogiali Rooms and during the season on Lakkoma Beach there are a few sunbeds and umbrellas in front.
Contact Taverna To Akrogiali - Lakkoma, Samothraki
Taverna Akrogiali is located in the village of Lakkoma, on the seashore.
Phone: (+30) 255 109 5123 (Giorgos Sarantos)
Location: Google Maps Akrogiali
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Unfortunately the fresh fish is expensive everywhere in Greece. In April, in the off-season, I paid the same in Poros and it's not the most expensive Greek island. Generally the price is around 50 EUR or more per kilo, depending on the type of fish. A good idea is to always ask first about the price and the weight, so you don't have unpleasant surprises. Usually a bigger fish is meant to be shared. I don't think they wanted to scam you, but they could have warned you. Look on the bright sight - at least the food was good :).