Dining
There are no dining facilities at the cave itself, but the nearby town of
Sami has plenty of choices, as does the even closer village of Karavomilos where
you can eat at the Karavomilos Taverna seated
between the lake and the sea and watch the waterwheel spin lazily while you
dine on fresh seafood and local beer and wine! A brightly painted blue and
white boat on the shore marks the spot.
Between Karavomilos and the cave, discover a hidden gem that combines excellent dining with relaxation. The personal touch of genuine Greek hospitality awaits, where every visitor becomes part of the family story.
🏊♂️ Melissani Restaurant & Snack Bar
Owner: Elias Favros (friendly local who will cook any food you ask)
Location: Between Karavomilos village and Melissani Cave
Specialty: Personalized dining - will prepare any dish you request
Unique Feature: Large swimming pool with water jets beside the restaurant
Pool Access: All-day pool access available for a small fee
Experience: Perfect for relaxing after your cave visit
In Sami try the Il Familia which
is proud of their family traditions, with the walls lined with historic
photographs. Consider eating at the Restaurant
Dolphins which is right on the harbour and allows you to
view the boats as you sit under the awning to enjoy your food.
🍽️ Sami Harbour Restaurants
Il Familia Restaurant
Phone: +30 693 761 3637
Location: Right on the harbourside, Sami
Specialty: Fresh local fish with Italian twist, family traditions since returning from Athens
Restaurant Dolphins
Phone: +30 267 402 2008
Email: [email protected]
Address: Akti Poseidonos, Sami Harbour 28080
Established: 1993 | Open: All year round
Just 5km outside the town north along the coast is Agia
Paraskevi Beach Restaurant, which is open all season. Set in a green
garden area the dining room overlooks the sea and the bay. The chef and his
team have over 20 years experience in providing local foods with a wide
selection of local wines. They also host weddings and special event
🏖️ Agia Paraskevi Beach Restaurant Contact
Phone: +30 697 668 0130
Address: Unnamed Road, Kefalonia 280 80, Greece
Location: 5km north of Sami town along the coast
Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00am-11:30pm (open all season)
Specialties: Traditional Greek restaurant on the beach, local wines, wedding & event hosting
