10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Athens: Tavernas Locals Love (2026)
ℹ️ TL;DR: The best fresh seafood in Athens in 2026 is at Piraeus port — specifically Mikrolimano (Little Harbor), where tiny tavernas serve morning-catch fish by the kilo (€15-35/kg, budget €25-40/person for a full meal). In central Athens, look for places with fish on ice at the entrance, not laminated photo menus. Margaro and Kollias at Piraeus are legendary local spots. The first time I ordered fish in Athens, I made every mistake possible. I sat down at a tourist restaurant near Monastiraki, pointed at something on the menu, and got a plate of frozen, overcooked sea bream that could have come from anywhere. The bill was €38 for a single fish. I still think about it with a small amount of rage.