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Lotus Eaters

Seafront, Elounda, Crete 72053, Greece
0030 28410 41538
Ranked #1 of 41 restaurants in Elounda
4.5 of 5 stars 193 Reviews
Price range: £9 - £28
Cuisines: Greek
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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193 reviews from our community

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Roger A
Barnet, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Very good restaurant with very good service and stunning food! We ate here twice. Seafood was just great, we loved drinking raki and eating fresh fish! More

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CretionAddicts
Suffolk
Contributor
16 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Really good food and service, one to visit without doubt More

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a_d_kelp
Hilden, Germany
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

Most friendly, international family; different languages; good family run kitchen, good local wine; nice view to the seaside; bestpersonal conract! Merry Christmas !!! More

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Sammi V
Lincoln, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

We visited Lotus Eaters during our week holiday in Elounda having heard and seen fab reviews, we were very lucky to get one of the best tables outside overlooking the sea, beautiful setting, with candles near the water. The owner Daniel and his girlfriend looked after us so well, so attentive but not intrusive. The restaurant was very busy and... More

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Glynis S
Dronfield, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

The first night we visited Lotus Eaters we had a wonderful greeting and seated at a lovely table overlooking the bay with all the lights shining on the water, it is very romantic and the seats were the most comfortable we sat on during the whole of our stay in Elounda. Daniel and Andreea were both delightful,energetic and obviously passionate... More

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sis234
New York City, New York
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11 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

Great service, the miso sea bass was amazing - although all the fish in Crete was great, this is the only place where the fish was prepared with a marinade vs. just grilled or fried. The outside porch was relaxing and romantic, and it was a great overall experience. More

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Leedsfansontour
Leeds
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11 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

Good choice of food with the day's catch also on the menu, thought it was reasonable priced with friendly staff. More

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RunnerBean258391
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

Lotus Eaters is a family run restaurant in a beautiful location with tables right at the water's edge and some indoors. We received a very friendly welcome and spent a relaxed evening in a lovely warm environment. The family take a lot of care sourcing their ingredients and it really shows as they produced simple, fresh and naturally flavoursome dishes,... More

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joand1
NY
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

My husband & I ate here our third night in Elounda. It was by far the best meal we had in Crete The sea bream was delicious and the vegetables, eggplant & zucchini, were expertly prepared by chef father & mother. They were so far above the usual roasted potatoes and other bland dishes other restaurants serve. The owner's son... More

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petroula
crete
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

Visited Elounda many times, and the visit to Elounda was not complete if not been to Lotus Eaters. We were welcomed like old friends with a nice smile and top-service. The food was excellent, a very relaxing atmosphere, we spent many hours sitting on the beautiful terrace at the seaside. Mike & Christine: once again thanks for a wonderful evening... More

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daniel tolfree, Owner at Lotus Eaters, responded to this review
13 October 2011

Once again I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who took the time to review our restaurant this summer. Everyone has been such a pleasure to serve,its just a shame that the season is coming to an end,as a result of this,Lotus Eaters will be closing for this season on Thursday 20th October.I hope we get... More

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