Costa Mare — Restaurant in Municipality of Rhodes

Returned after 2 years, this was the place we were most looking forward to, so ventured out on night one, looking for somewhere with good food, good service and somewhere to relax, play cards. The menu has changed significantly. The restaurant and bar is targeting a more Instagram target market. The cocktails have been renamed to sound outrageous and the menu it leaning towards Japanese inspired, we stayed and ordered as our previous experience had been great. The food arrived after a long wait and the portions sizes tiny for the cost. Two small peices of beef for 35 euro. Most expensive restaurant around for what you get! All 6 tables surrounding us had been left with no service multi tables with glasses empty and food finished with no attention, no repeat drinks and no desserts offered. Two tables around us had to walk up to ask for a bill while staff stood around clapping hands for Instagram moments with the live music. We waited to ask for the bill, eventually after being continuously ignored we went to the bar to ask for the bill. We then were told to sit back down, so we did. Having both come from customer service roles we were understanding, things happen. We continued to wait a further 15 mins, eventually someone asked us if we were paying by cash or card and then disappeared for a further 10 mins. On return we received no acknowledgement of the delay, simply a member of staff walked over with zero eye contact, holding out a card machine and said 70 euro ( no bill in hand) . That was it. Having waited around we could not get out faster. We did not let this get our spirits down for a visit to Rhodes but simply put we will not...

I have been to Greece countless times, but only for the beautiful beaches and nice people. The gastronomy has never impressed me, although I have been willing to pay a high price. I myself am a chef, and have some award-winning restaurants behind me, so I'm difficult to impress. But the food and service at Costa Mare impressed me! the steak was perfectly cooked and the serving was "Salt Bae" worthy. especially the sauce and the pumpkin puree were fantastic. if I have to write something negative, don't add balsamic glaze, it's not needed when the chef has made a great home cooked meal, and if the chef insists on it, pour it into a small bowl, not a store-bought bottle. But these are small things, and do not spoil the good experience. Maybe a little advice, smaller ala carte menu, focus on high class, and forget the classic tourist food, give the chef free hand to cook the food he's passionate about We will...

I can’t express enough how grateful I am to the amazing team at Costa Mare. It’s a truly united and kind-hearted crew that creates an atmosphere of comfort and harmony. I stayed nearby for a week, combining work and rest, and almost every day started and ended here — with a stunning sea view, wonderful music, and delicious food.

Every dish was unique: even the classic recipes had their own twist — full of flavor, rich yet perfectly balanced.

I felt completely at home. I’ve never experienced such genuine care and warmth anywhere else. Everything here is made with love — from the kitchen to the service — and that’s what makes Costa Mare truly special. I can’t wait to come back again, this time with my...