BlueFish Vouliagmeni — Restaurant in Municipality of Vari - Voula - Vouliagmeni

Soaking Wet and Disappointing Experience at BlueFish Vouliagmeni

This dining experience left us not only disappointed but also cold and uncomfortable in our wet clothes. BlueFish Vouliagmeni's poor management of a known problem (wakes from the sea water soaking their guests) and the lack of a sincere apology made this visit extremely regrettable. I would strongly advise against dining here until they address this issue and ensure the safety and comfort of their patrons.

Our initial impression of BlueFish was positive; however, the experience quickly took a turn for the worse when boats created massive wakes, causing a tsunami-like surge that engulfed our table not once, but twice. Why put tables THIS CLOSE TO THE WATERS EDGE when you know there is a risk of dousing your customers with seawater? The first wave left us soaked to our ankles in brackish seawater (ruined shoes), and the second wave drenched us from chest down, including our undergarments and clothing, wallet, iPhone and handbag. The table next to us suffered a similar fate but from head to toe.

It was evident that this was not the first time such an incident had occurred, and we were baffled that the restaurant continued to seat guests so close to the seawater knowing this happens. To make matters worse, the manager, Demetri, was unapologetic and repeatedly asserted that it wasn't his fault that we were soaked. Really? YOU put tables there knowing this happens! He offered to remake our dinner, but given the circumstances that we were soaking wet and cold, we declined to have them remake a dinner that took a lengthy time to prepare (whole grilled fish 3 ways) and requested our bill. He also offered to have us back another night but we were just visiting and departing the next afternoon.

Despite the inconvenience and discomfort caused by the unexpected soaking, the restaurant's management offered a 20% discount on our bill, which we found insufficient considering the ordeal we had just endured. It was disappointing to see that BlueFish Vouliagmeni was well aware of this recurring issue but had taken no measures...

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