What is the Greek summer in the Cyclades, if not the fresh grilled octopus and fish, the Greek (Choriatiki) salad with a big chunk of feta cheese, the homemade fried meatballs (keftedakia) and a cloudy glass of ouzo in hand, served just a few meters away from the clear blue sea? The Greek taverna is famous all over the world, not just for the delicious local tastes you will sample here, but even more for the authentic experience and welcoming atmosphere it offers, which is actually the quintessence of Greek hospitality at its very best. Mykonos is undoubtedly a gastronomical metropolis of the world, but that doesn’t mean that the cosmopolitan island and its elite guests have turned their backs on the traditional Greek taverna, offering homemade delicacies with the pristine Aegean waters serving as the perfect background. Let’s face it, you cannot go back home without one picture of crunchy fried kalamarakia or authentic Greek moussaka posted on your social media, it would be like you have never came to Greece…everyone knows that! Scroll down for the best “Seaside Greek taverna” experiences that Mykonos has to offer.