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At Petra Bay, nestled in the charming area of Analipsi, Crete, a family-operated restaurant awaits, where tradition meets coastal allure. Known for its delectable Greek dishes, the menu showcases fresh fish, tender lamb, and vibrant salads, all crafted with love. The warm and welcoming atmosphere makes it ideal for everyone, from solo diners to families. With outdoor seating right by the beach, patrons can savor sunset views while enjoying local wines and spirits. Praised for its friendly service and cozy ambiance, Petra Bay is a must-visit culinary gem that promises delightful experiences with each visit.Photos
Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Reviews for Petra Bay
Review highlights
Based on 579 reviewsPetra Bay is widely praised for its welcoming family-run atmosphere, exceptional friendly service, and authentic Greek cuisine. Guests consistently highlight the generous portion sizes and the freshness of ingredients, particularly in salads, fresh fish, and traditional grilled dishes. The restaurant’s beachfront location offers stunning ocean views, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. It is also noted for being child-friendly, with dedicated menus and amenities for younger visitors. Many reviewers appreciate the reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food served. Overall, Petra Bay is recommended for its warm hospitality, flavorful dishes, and charming seaside setting, making it a favored spot among both locals and tourists visiting Crete.
We had dinner here on our vacation on Crete.The service was super good. The staff was very friendly.The food was delicious and came in big portions. So if you are not super hungry then skip the starter!The mood at the restaurant was fantastic and the view over the ocean was incredible.We can highly recommend this place!
Extremwely nice family operated tavern directly at the beach with excellent food and friendly service! During our stay in Makry Gialos we had a few meals there. The food was always very tasty. Salads were fresh. They seve also fresh fish, lamb and other meat, traditional greek dishes or grilled dishes.
It was the best place which we visited in the Crete during 2 weeks. What do you need to know about this place?: 1) Dishes very tasty and has big size but isnt expensive 2)staff so frendly and owner wassociable. In the end we got compliment from chef it were fruit andtraditional Greece alchol drinks.I recomend this place for visit.You can also take food with you if you can't eat everything in the restaurant
Amazing food and we absolutely will come again next year!!!!
The owners, a family, are super nice! We went there 4 times and service and food always very good! Cosy place and child friendly, they have toys inside and a children's menu. Would come again. Thank you for the pleasant experience.
Adonis is such a great guy, he is always very welcoming. Thank you so much for looking after us. We came 19 years ago and were so excited to see you again my thoughts are with you xx
Great food! Great service! Nice prices! Best in Makrygialos?
Beautifully located by the waterfront.Friendly service in a family owned restaurant.Go for their traditional Greek foods, with generous servings. Their house wine …
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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