Last updated: 2025-04-20

Ouzo, waves & bouzouki nights: discover Arhontikon by the sea in Artemida

There’s a place in Greece that brings together everything we love about vacations: amazing food, sunshine, a laid-back vibe, and music drifting over the beach as the sun goes down. It’s called Arhontikon, and you’ll find it right by the beach in Artemida - just 15 minutes from Athens airport and less than an hour from the city center.

It’s perfect for lunch, an afternoon coffee, dinner with a sea view... or an entire day spent on a sunbed, fork in one hand, a glass of ouzo in the other.

Beach, coffee, sunbed

Arhontikon isn’t just a restaurant - it’s the ultimate vacation vibe. A mix between a taverna and a beach bar, where your morning coffee blends into a lazy afternoon by the sea. A freddo cappuccino just hits different with the sound of waves in the background. No one’s in a rush here. It’s all about chilling out, soaking up the sun, feeling the sea breeze, and sinking into that irresistible Greek rhythm.

Sunbeds with a front-row view of the waves, shaded tables under big umbrellas, soft tunes playing in the background. It’s the ideal spot to unwind after sightseeing, catch your breath, and fully slip into that Greek way of life. And if you stick around until the evening - it only gets better.

Evenings with live music

As the sun dips below the horizon, Arhontikon comes alive in a whole new way. The evening hours bring live music: Greek classics, bouzouki, singing, dancing. Smiles get wider, conversations louder, and food starts flying out of the kitchen to every table.

A proper Greek menu

The menu is a full-on Greek feast, packed with all kinds of mezedes (small plates for sharing), seafood, and simple, well-cooked local dishes. Everything tastes like summer in Greece.

To start, try:

Tzatziki - thick, garlicky, with olive oil and cucumber
Dolmadakia - vine leaves stuffed with rice and dill
Saganaki - fried cheese, crispy on the outside, soft inside, best with a squeeze of lemon
Fava - a creamy yellow split pea dip with olive oil and onions

For mains, don’t miss:

The seafood pikilia - a platter of grilled calamari, sardines, and more
Shrimp saganaki - in a rich tomato sauce with feta
Moussaka - of course, the classic Greek baked dish with eggplant

Meat lovers, you’re covered too:

Grilled lamb chops
Spicy herbed sausages
Meat pikilia - a platter of assorted meats and sausages for sharing and sampling

Pair it all with a glass of local wine, a cold Mythos beer, or a shot of ouzo—and suddenly, life makes perfect sense.

First time here? Try this combo:

Tzatziki + warm pita
Saganaki
Shrimp saganaki or grilled octopus
Moussaka
To drink: ouzo or local white chima wine (sold by weight!)

Simple, but that’s exactly where the magic is.

Why you should check it out

Because Arhontikon isn’t just another touristy "greek taverna." It’s where locals and travelers come together. No one’s rushing. You can eat, relax, chat, dance, and stay out late. The music plays on, and you just feel like - yes, this is exactly where I’m meant to be.

If you’re heading to Artemida or anywhere near Athens, put this spot on your list. And then come back again. Want more places like this in Greece? Let us know in the comments—we’ve got plenty more gems to share.

Kali oreksi! (That’s “Bon Appétit” in Greek 😉)