Grambousa Restaurant Review: Traditional Cretan Taverna Near Balos Beach, Crete with Sea Views

If you are looking for a restaurant near Balos Beach, Crete, I highly recommend Grambousa Restaurant. Serving delicious, authentic Cretan cuisine, this taverna offers stunning garden & sea views, live music, and a cozy, traditional Greek atmosphere. It’s a must-visit for foodies and travellers eager to experience the local flavours. Keep reading for recommended dishes, photos of the ambiance, and the full review.

On our trip to Balos Beach, we discovered the Grambousa Restaurant, an amazing traditional Cretan restaurant located near Balos Beach.

This restaurant is a true gem, offering not only high-quality cuisine but also stunning garden and sea views, live music, and an aesthetic interior design. 

One of my favourite elements is the multi-language menu creatively designed to resemble a newspaper, which adds a unique touch to my dining experiences.

As for food, Grambousa Restaurant offers a variety of options for appetizers, seafood, meats, and wine, as well as daily specials. 

We tried two of their daily specials and one meat dish. The grilled lobster and local fish were divine, and even the grilled vegetables tasted superb.

The highlight was the lamb chops, which were grilled perfectly and were so tender and crispy on the outside, with no goat smell I didn’t like at all. Surprisingly, even though I don’t normally like lamb, I loved it! 

They also offer guests Greece’s traditional drink, Ouzo – an anise-flavoured liquor that’s similar in taste to sambuca or pastis. Although it tastes very strong (like our Taiwanese Kaoliang), it is believed to help digestion. 

The restaurant also features a cute fruit bar where you can select your favourite fruits to enjoy after your meal.

The only downside is that each portion isn’t big, so we had to order more dishes. But it also means we get to try more dishes, so I guess it’s ok! If you are really hungry, you might also want to order a few extra dishes when you visit Grambousa Restaurant.

Overall, Grambousa Restaurant exceeded my expectations, and I loved all the elements here. If you are looking for a restaurant near Balos Beach with very good food, I highly recommend stopping by Grambousa. Whether you are in the mood for a great meal or a place to relax and enjoy the scenery, this restaurant has it all.