Mina's Place — Restaurant in Municipality of Ierapetra

Well, location is great, our table of 6 was under the tree in front of the sea, I just wish, I knew how bad and late the food was going to be... the polite waitress did her best but it took more than an hour for the spaghetti to arrive (not eatable!!! was actually left untouched) and even more for the meat (aslo as rubber ) and with the check as we were ready to go came the fish!!!! (Our calamari was like rubber, the octopus we ordered was ok, and chicken souvlaki was good) More then 90 minutes it took for the fish to arrive. We were polite and respectfully asked the fish to take in package with us and the polite waitress arranged it. (We took it for the cat at home). By the way they saw as they picked up the plates were full of food (the spaghetti not eaten, the calamari not eaten, the meat half eaten). Nobody asked us how did we enjoy our dinner!!!! That was a sure sign of total disrespect towards the client.

Do NOT visit for food, especially if you are hungry or have guests. The kitchen has very big delays and bad food.

Definitely on my NEVER TO...

Yesterday was a very hot night in Makrigyalos and we found this restaurant with tables near the sea but the manager prevented us from sitting at the table we chose even though it was not reserved arguing that all tables were the same and if a group came it was easier to accommodate them. The truth is that we did not think it was the right way to force us to sit at another table and we decided to go somewhere else. In almost two weeks in Crete we had never felt so unwelcome, as the hospitality of the Cretans is the most common. As always the exception proves the rule. In our opinion, in tourist towns, business is more important than customer...

If you think this is one of the many touristy fish tavernas at Makrys Gialos, then you are making a big mistake. The family-run little restaurant is a (not so) hidden gem. The service may be a bit sluggish at peak hours (though very friendly and attentive), yet the food is simply top-rate. The fish is fresh, usually the catch of the day (ask to see the fish; you won't be disappointed), and artfully grilled (actually, this is one of their very strong points). Go for a sea bream, if available, but if they suggest a croaker, don't say no. In August, they serve succulent fresh shrimp and sardines. Reserve well ahead for a table closer to the...