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








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.
Octopus, calamari, sardines and whole fish, straight to the charcoal.
Souvlaki, ribs, bifteki and chops — generous portions, honest prices.
First freddo before the ferry to Athos leaves the pier.
Terrace tables with the Singitic Gulf for a horizon.

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

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

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

Crosshatched and charred, with seasoned fries and lemon.

































“If you're in Ouranoupoli, this taverna is the best choice in the area. The food is always fresh.”
“A taverna right on the seafront with fresh, delicious dishes — and the portions are huge.”
“Fantastic food, the staff is great and we had an amazing time!”
from 414 reviews on Google Maps
We open at 05:30, every single day — coffee, warm pastries and a full breakfast before the first ferry leaves Ouranoupoli.
Yes. Alongside fresh seafood, the menu includes lenten options — fasting pizza, vegetable soups and salads. Ask us for today's fasting dishes.
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.
Of course — call +30 2377 071088 and the table will be ready before your boat departs.
Ouranoupoli 630 75, Halkidiki, Greece
05:30 – 22:00