The Mermaid Restaurant | Petra Lesvos | Traditional Fish Tavern by the sea of Petra Lesvos

Mermaid Restaurant on Petra Lesvos

Discover our traditional Greek recipes by the seafront along with the legendary Greek hospitality. Taste local fresh fish at the Mermaid Restaurant located on the traditional village of Petra, Lesvos.

Traditional Tavern on Petra Lesvos

Since 1953, the Mermaid restaurant combines the best traditional flavors of the island and best customer service in the most beautiful spot on the beach of Petra. When more than 50 years ago, the grandfather of the family Xenophon Karamichalakis established the restaurant, serving ouzo with the best "meze", he created a tradition of taste with passion and love for his job.

Taste unique Greek recipes on Mermaid Restaurant

Everyone should have a smile of satisfaction leaving the restaurant. This legacy is still inspiring us and for this reason the "Mermaid" continues to be the favorite restaurant for the locals and a benchmark in the area of Petra.

Welcome to the Mermaid Restaurant

Since 1953, the Mermaid restaurant combines the best traditional flavors of the island and customer service in the most beautiful spot on the beach of Petra. When more than 50 years ago, the grandfather of the family Xenophon Karamichalakis established the restaurant, serving mainly ouzo with the best appetizers, he created a tradition of taste with passion and love for his job. The purpose was specific; everyone should have a smile of satisfaction leaving the restaurant. This legacy is still inspiring us today and is the main reason that the Mermaid continues to be the favorite restaurant of the locals and a benchmark in the area of Petra.

Melpomeni Frantzi

Chef

Special Recipes of Lesvos

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chicken ala creme

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Grilled Octopus

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Seafood spaghetti

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Seafood souvlaki

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Mixed Grill

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Kleftiko

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Courgette flowers

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Stuffed wine leaves

Testimonials

“ Best restaurant in Lesvos ! We visited 'The Mermaid' in September and had one of the best meals ever. The food was wonderfull and the service very good and friendly. I had the Kleftiko which I definitely recommend to anyone visiting the restaurant, my friend had the stifado and was also amazed of its tenderness and taste. The view is spectacular outlooking at the agean...”

Giorge N.

Tripadvisor Blogger

“ My wife and I fell in love with Petra some years ago,and one of our favourite visits each holiday,is to Stammis place, the Mermaid. There is nothing more romantic and enticing than a table on the beach sharing splendid food and wonderful company .We love it and our friends and family love it.We will be there again this year and..”

Francis

Littleborough, United Kingdom

In my opinion Mermaid is the best Taverna in Petra. I think I ate 3 times there during our stay and I was really satisfied every time. Starters were good here and I ate seafood for main dish. Fried baby calamares was one the best I ever had. Grilled calamari was excellent as well.

Jertsa

Hanko, Finland