OURANOUPOLI · HALKIDIKI

Waves — Coffee & Food, beachfront restaurant in Ouranoupoli, near Mount Athos

Coffee & Food

A beachfront taverna, grill & all-day café on the Ouranoupoli shore — where the fish is fresh, the grill is smoking and the coffee starts at dawn.

☀ Breakfast before the Mount Athos ferry — seaside meals when you return.
4.9 ★414 Google reviews
05:30 – 22:00open every day
10 – 15 €per person
Mixed seafood platter with shrimp, calamari, mussels and grilled octopus
Char-grilled octopus with balsamic glaze
The Waves Coffee and Food signboard
Breakfast
Fisherman's Platter
Fast Food
Lunch
Drinks
The Waves Coffee & Food terrace, with the sea framed through the entrance
The covered terrace dining room with its wicker lamps
OUR STORY

A taverna on the
Ouranoupoli shore

where the day begins with the waves

Steps from the beach in Ouranoupoli — the last village before Mount Athos — Waves serves the Halkidiki day in full: sunrise coffee and warm pastries, long seaside lunches of grilled fish and octopus, and slow evenings of mixed grills, crepes and cocktails under the wicker lamps.

From the sea, daily

Octopus, calamari, sardines and whole fish, straight to the charcoal.

The Greek grill

Souvlaki, ribs, bifteki and chops — generous portions, honest prices.

Coffee from 05:30

First freddo before the ferry to Athos leaves the pier.

Right on the water

Terrace tables with the Singitic Gulf for a horizon.

SIGNATURE

Plates worth the trip

from the Aegean, with love
Grilled Octopus

Grilled Octopus

Char-grilled tentacle over greens, shaved onion and a balsamic glaze.

Fried seafood platter

Fisherman's Platter

Calamari, prawns, anchovies, mussels and octopus over oregano fries.

Whole Grilled Dorada

Whole Grilled Dorada

Fresh sea bream chargrilled whole, with grilled vegetables and lemon.

Whole Grilled Squid

Whole Grilled Squid

Crosshatched and charred, with seasoned fries and lemon.

REVIEWS

Word of mouth

straight from Google

“If you're in Ouranoupoli, this taverna is the best choice in the area. The food is always fresh.”

Petru T.Local Guide · Google

“A taverna right on the seafront with fresh, delicious dishes — and the portions are huge.”

Cristinel D.Local Guide · Google

“Fantastic food, the staff is great and we had an amazing time!”

Google visitorVisitor update · Google
4.9 / 5

from 414 reviews on Google Maps

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you sail to Athos

questions pilgrims ask us
What time do you open before the boat to Mount Athos?

We open at 05:30, every single day — coffee, warm pastries and a full breakfast before the first ferry leaves Ouranoupoli.

Do you serve fasting (lenten) dishes?

Yes. Alongside fresh seafood, the menu includes lenten options — fasting pizza, vegetable soups and salads. Ask us for today's fasting dishes.

Where exactly are you in Ouranoupoli?

Right on the beach, a short walk from the port where the boats leave for Mount Athos. Look for the Waves sign on the seafront.

Can we come as a group before the pilgrimage?

Of course — call +30 2377 071088 and the table will be ready before your boat departs.

VISIT US

Find the waves

we're right on the beach

Address

Ouranoupoli 630 75, Halkidiki, Greece

Open every day

05:30 – 22:00