San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu
Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => Where to eat out in San Stefanos? => Topic started by: Gillywoo on July 16, 2009, 11:54:14 PM
-
Has anyone ever been to this Taverna?
It is across the road from the Zest for Life juice bar. Everytime we walked passed it was empty and I have never seen any reviews about it.
I must admit it never looked very inviting but it seems strange that no one ever mentions it!
-
there never seems to be anyone in there but it always looks nice
-
In all the times we have been to SS we have never seen anyone there. Shame as its in a nice spot being not to far from the beach.
-
I agree its in a good location.
I think (apart from it always being empty), what put me off is that is seems quite dark and gloomy - only because of the vines etc.
I may pluck up courage and go next time I am in SS, as I do feel sorry for the Tavernas which appear to be struggling.
-
I know what you mean Gillywoo. You wish you could give everyone at least one visit.
-
we tried to see if anyone had food when we walked past but in 2 weeks never saw 1 plate off food so it put us off a bit but we have decided next time we will give it a go
-
We ate there once, food was OK, not exceptional, but we were the only people there all evening, so didn't return. No complimentary drink either.
-
we tried to see if anyone had food when we walked past but in 2 weeks never saw 1 plate off food so it put us off a bit but we have decided next time we will give it a go
Hey zoe we did the same thing....plus they never had a menu outside so that made us think they werent geared up to do the meal thing. We thought it was just people having a drink and we were going to do the same but went for the healthier approach opposite, "the juice bar"! In the daytime that is!!! ::)
-
its a shame as we loved the look off it with all the roses we are looking at going back later this year will have a try then
-
We've called in for a drink there in the past but never considered eating there. Don't know why!
-
Never busy for years now!! I won't eat in places with a poor food turn-over anyway!!
I also found it to be riddled with more Mozzies than most places, as well - this may be the reason it's quiet, as the river runs behind it!!
-
Thought I would revive this one.....
We popped in for drinks on a couple of nights. Definitley a relaxing bar with the most comfortable seats in the village. It did look busier than in the past so if you're passing by, give it a try.
-
I always go to Marias to pick up a paper at about 11.00 and always call in summer dreams for my first pint of the day.
But will not go in the evening as as other people say to many insects around the trees and shrubs.
Is the same lady still running it.
I was only thinking the other day not heard about this place this year.or the sundowner.
Regards Harry
-
Why have i never thought of this. I go to Maria's for a paper but go straight back to the beach to give it away to my master (Like the good lap dog I am).Why am i not stopping to read it in Summer Dreams with a pint on the way back? I will make sure this starts from my first morning next year :)
-
The food is terrific. I had the best lamb chops there I've ever had in Greece (or most other places).
They don't advertise as loudly as others that they're actually a taverna. It's a lovely place for lunch as well.
-
Used to be really busy years ago when I went with my Mum and Dad on hol - we nicknamed it "The Mushrooms" as it had some garden "Mushroom / toadstool" ornaments then altho not sure whether it was called Summer Dreams in those days - mushrooms may even still be there - but to be honest since we've been going as a family with our children it's not somewhere we've ever eaten - and as you say always looks empty - which is a shame as location just off the beach is gr8. And also, the name Summer Dreams conjures up a type of drinking/cocktail bar in my mind- not a restaurant/taverna.
-
It's a real pity. They are very nice people - great lunches, and a very pretty place.
-
Had dinner there before, not so great then - may be better now, people as always great - Lunch was very good one year while we waited for our taxi back to the airport,
I never understood why it's not very busy, as a nice looking bar/diner - but must say - it doesn't seem to pull us in there!
Something missing maybe! I can't explain it - but maybe a good suggestion is lunch or a beer on the way back from the beach!
-
It's quite sheltered if the wind kicks up, so a brilliant retreat for lunch compared to the other beach-eating places, which generally are exposed.
-
I think personally speaking that all the trees and foliage put people off. What with the mossies etc. If they tried to cover/enclose/disguise the foliage with some sort of canvas or tarpaulin then I think the place would attract fellow holiday makers. If the owners are reading this, remember it was Rod who came up with the idea. ;)
-
They are very proud of the garden. There are areas to eat away from the foliage. I've never been bitten by mozzies there, but then I do wear a burka in the evening.
-
Oh no! so that's where I posted my Cards!
-
Summer Dreams still as empty as ever this year but is having two appartment blocks built at the back, they are two storey and still at the concrete stage when we left.
-
just a quickie anybody had meal from takeaway opposite athens bar may need one 14th spurs firstgame in europe
-
We have had there gyros and were very nice and really filling
-
Our regular if we don't feel like doing our own lunch. Great family too. Seems to be our regular stop for first meal too. Easyjet don't seem to do early doors arrivals.
-
I'm on a mission for Summer Dreams. It's the forgotten venue in SS.
Mind you - when I was younger I was on a mission for wet dreams.
-
I'm on a mission for Summer Dreams. It's the forgotten venue in SS.
Mind you - when I was younger I was on a mission for wet dreams.
Probably the funniest and most entertaining post on this site. Even beats a churner!
-
I never saw one person in there in two weeks!
Bit of a shame!
-
Do you know when we came here at first people used to sit on the wall outside waiting for a table .
Yes it's still the same family ; Maria who cooks she is one of the best - Husband Spiro serves the tables but i think the boys have moved on .
I can't help feeling people are like sheep they/we follow others and assume that if a place is empty it's no good but trust me it is.
-
we went in there once and had to go to the supermarket next door to buy one of these little citronella candles to keep the mozzies away
-
we went in there once and had to go to the supermarket next door to buy one of these little citronella candles to keep the mozzies away
That must have been the day Tony thought of buying a round. B*gger I missed it ::) LOL
-
I think it was two rounds I bought!!
-
I think it was two rounds I bought!!
And to carry on the fantasy they were mossies from Tony's wallet. He won't have moths they are far too expensive. :o
-
At least I have a wallet - Don uses a little plastic bag containing a few coins!! ;D
-
is that a little string type bag with chocolate money covered in foil,lol
-
When I saw it I swear the coins had pictures of Julius Caesar on them.
-
When I say it I swear the coins had pictures of Julius Caesar on them.
Jules ?
-
You will now be subject to strict editorial scrutiny!
-
You will now be subject to strict editorial scrutiny!
Cheers Jimbo !
-
There should be a comma after Cheers...
-
Cheers,