The Garden Bar & Kitchen — Restaurant in Municipality of Kos

We had the best time at The Garden and honestly couldn’t recommend it enough.

When we first came across The Garden, we dipped our toe with some cocktails - the Garden still hands down wins the award for the best Pina Colada on the island…and I sampled quite a few on our trip!

We then tried some starters for our lunch, the beetroot hummus gets an honourable mention here.

Then we came back for dinner another night. The food was incredible, so delicious and the portions were so generous (you definitely won’t leave hungry!)

The menu is obviously well thought out, great options, but not too many options to make it feel like an overwhelming choice.

What really makes this place special though are the genuine people. Alex and Stam are the kind of owners who make you feel right at home the second you walk in.

They don’t just run a restaurant. They’ve created a space where everyone feels welcome, like you’re being invited into their own garden at home.

They always had time for a chat, a laugh, or a story, and you can tell how much love they’ve poured into making this place special. It’s rare to meet people who make such a lasting impression, but these two really do.

They took such good care of us, and it felt more like visiting friends than going out for dinner or drinks. It didn’t feel like we were customers, it genuinely felt like we were getting to know some amazing people.

Every single member of staff we met were so welcoming. But a special mention also goes out to Vasiliki – she’s so lovely, warm, and welcoming, she really added to the whole experience. She also gave us some amazing recommendations for Kos town.

On top of all that, the vibe here is amazing, day or night. They do DJ and live jazz band nights, and whilst the atmosphere here is something special anyway, it completely transforms the garden into something magical.

We kept coming back and ending our nights here, for most of our trip to be honest, as it was that good.

It’s one of those places that stays with you – amazing food, amazing people, and such a relaxed, friendly vibe.

Our only regret is that we didn’t get to meet Alex & Stam’s dog Slomo who’s famous in Kardamena, for his strolls to and from the beach to cool down!

If you’re in Kardamena, don’t miss out on...

I recently visited The Garden Bar & kitchen and had an excellent experience. The zucchini fritters were absolutely delicious, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of herbs. Additionally, the tempura shrimp were fantastic—fresh and crispy, accompanied by a wonderful sauce that enhanced their flavor.

In terms of cocktails, the Porn Star Martini was outstanding. It featured a unique combination of flavors that truly impressed me.

The atmosphere of the place is also a major highlight. They had live Greek music, which added a special and authentic touch, making the experience even more enjoyable.

The staff were very friendly and attentive, offering suggestions and ensuring we had a great experience. Overall, The Garden Bar & Kitchen is a place worth visiting, whether for its food and cocktails or for its lovely ambiance...

Popped in for lunch and eneded up staying much longer than planed. Such was the peaceful and relaxed atmosphere in the rear garden, in the shade of the trees and the flowering climbing plants with a little quite music in the background, I just didnt want to leave. We had food, a tuna mayo baggette and a chicken kicker wrap and we had a 'side' of chicken strips to share, which came with a choice of 3 dips. The 'side' was much bigger than expected and was a lot of food for 2 for lunch, with the other food we had ordered, but it was delicious. On top of this I had 4 large Mythos (I told you it was nice and I just didnt want to go) and the Mrs had a wine and soda. All that came to about €35 which I felt was great value for such nice food in a wonderful and relaxing setting. Highly recomended, if you are in the...