Sunset Restaurant

The most amazing meal by far was had on my last night in Greece, on the island of Hydra, at The Sunset Restaurant.  Although I would love to claim that I discovered the place, it has already been ranked #2 by ABC News for Restaurants with a View.  At this place, you not only get the perfect sunset view (hence the name) but an exquisite meal to go with it.  I've eaten Octopus hundreds of times, but this grilled octopus was different! It was served as one long tentacle and seriously tasted like lobster or crab, soft, flaky, melt in your mouth good.  We also shared Shrimp Saganaki (One of my Greek favorites) that was out of this world, prawns in a spicy tomato feta sauce, I was really upset when the waiter took it away because I wasn't finished stuffing my face with bread dipped in the sauce!!!

By now, I'm actually full, but there is still champagne to be drunk and main courses to arrive, full steam ahead!  I ordered the grilled sea bass, not knowing I was going to get the whole fish!  A bit of a surprise, but a good one, it was actually fun having some skinning and deboning  to do in order to get the succulent, light, buttered, white fish inside.  yumm yumm yum.  I can not say enough about this wonderful experience, best part, it was affordable!

All in all, Greece was an amazing vacation, friendly people, inexpensive accommodation, breath taking beaches, and delicious food.  Highly recommendable!!! 

P.S.  I mentioned the Iced Greek Coffee in an earlier post, (known in Greece as a Freddo Espresso or Freddo Cappuccino)  All I have to say, is its the original Starbucks Frappaccino!  You can get them anywhere and it's not uncommon to see the locals drinking upwards of eight a day!  You know what they say... When in Rome....