ammos Seafood & more — Restaurant in Municipality of Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades

This food is so good it will make you cry ( happy mastic tears). The sun seasoned octopus and mackerel caught my eye as we walked by; a flag of a unique gastronomic experience. Unsure if this was our destination, the waiter ushered us into the kitchen where he showed us the fresh catch of the day by maybe an hour. Brilliant red mullet, fresh snapper, rock fish and barracuda perfectly preserved in ice was an overload from being giddy with excitement! We chose barracuda, but we’re tempted for the rockfish. In an attempt to have Naxoan food, it was recommended to have the barracuda. Before I continue, I would like to advise you to not rush your food. Prepare your mind to wait in anticipation for what is next. Beautiful fresh baked bread will come out, but taste it lightly as the best as yet to come! A complimentary tasting of smoked oysters on a terama mousse (a full crème with a light freshness) garnished with local olive oil and kitron was an elevating start to this gastronomic monastery.

Enter the barracuda, embellished on the left with soft boiled potatoes with a fresh olive oil and parsley drizzle and on the right a locally harvested salad with grape tomatoes and a dijon-style vinaigrette. This steak-of-the-sea was grilled with a crispy skin and was light in flavor, no overwhelming sea taste. Minimal bones to interrupt your feast! Sips of Ouzo done properly will complement your dish, just as the waiter if you are unsure. Here, the bread is a perfect sponge to absorb all the juices on the bottom of the dish.

A semolina cake with Naxoan marmalade dusted lightly with coconut flakes will end your taste adventure.

Be sure to look around at other meals being served to see the quality, presentation and pride going into each dish. This is food from heaven!

Tell them Chris and...

The atmosphere at Ammos is undeniably charming — beautifully located right by the harbor, with a pleasant and inviting ambiance. The staff were friendly and the service was attentive throughout our visit.

However, when it comes to the food, we felt that the prices were noticeably higher compared to other nearby restaurants, many of which offer better quality dishes at more reasonable rates. While the meal wasn’t bad, it didn’t quite justify the cost, especially given the excellent alternatives just steps away.

Overall, Ammos provides a lovely setting and good service, but in comparison to other harbor-side spots, it wouldn’t be our...

We lived eating at this restaurant. We Loved you so much we went back three days in a row. The food and the service was second to none. I am allergic to garlic and Gluten-free and they were able to accommodate anything I wanted. I have not been able to find this in any of the restaurants up and down the port. Andy was amazing. He was our waiter all three days and was very accommodating. The food was delicious. Their tart, Greek salad, watermelon salad, souvlaki, and other items we purchased were all delicious. We highly suggest you try this restaurant you will not be...