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(cnr Ermou & Thason; mains €5-10; Mon-Sat)
This pleasant alleyway cafe is between Er-
mou and the waterfront, with everything from
gavros
and grilled pork chops to
mayirefta
and seasonal salads. A mezedhes plate which serves four is a reasonable €15.
Averoff Restaurant
RESTAURANT $
( 22510 22180; waterfront; 10am-10pm)
No-frills eatery in the middle of the water-
front, next to Hotel Lesvion, specialising in generous
mayirefta
plates, such as chicken
and potatoes, stuffed tomatoes and
briam
(mixed vegies).
Jimmy's Hodros
TAVERNA $
( 22510 42614; Fanari St)
At this place, best translated as 'Fat Jimmy's', look for excel-
lent grills and fresh fish, along with low-key mandolin and guitar duo performing on
summer weekends.
Taverna Efkaliptos
FISH TAVERNA $
( 22510 32727; old harbour; mains €6-9; lunch & dinner)
You might be sitting closer to
the fishing boats than the kitchen at this first-class fish taverna in Panagiouda, 4km north
of Mytilini. Excellent mezedhes and well-priced fresh fish, great service, and white wine
from nearby Limnos.
Drinking & Nightlife
Mytilini's loud waterfront cafes are inevitably busy, though the best watering holes are
found in the backstreets.
Mousiko Kafenio
CAFE
(cnr Mitropoleos & Vernardaki; 7.30am-2am)
This hip student favourite is filled with ec-
lectic paintings, old mirrors and well-worn wooden fixtures giving it a relaxed, arty vibe.
Mix in the great music, and it's one of the most fun places in town. It offers great drinks,
fresh juices and coffees, and even homemade iced tea on hot summer days.
Bobiras
OUZERIE
