Mykonos

Mykonos is a Greek restaurant on Dodecanese Boulevard named for the same Cycladic island that gives the restaurant its whitewashed, blue accented feel that a lot of visitors associate with Greek island towns. It sits in the busy middle stretch of the Sponge Docks, surrounded by the same kind of gift shops, sponge boats, and competing tavernas that define this part of Tarpon Springs, and it has built a following around grilled seafood and meat dishes served in a welcoming, casual atmosphere.

One dish in particular stands out based on customer feedback, the grilled octopus, which is repeatedly called out as a favorite by people who have eaten there. Octopus is not always an easy sell on a menu, but a restaurant that gets consistent praise for it is doing something right with a dish that can go badly wrong in less careful hands. Beyond that, the restaurant offers vegan options, which is not something every traditional Greek taverna bothers to build into the menu, and it is a useful detail for anyone traveling with a mixed group of eaters.

Mykonos keeps things accessible in more ways than one. The restaurant has wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms, and it is described as family friendly with takeout available for anyone who would rather eat back at a hotel or on a bench overlooking the water. Outdoor seating adds to the appeal here too, letting diners eat within sight and sound of the docks themselves rather than only through a window, which is part of what makes this stretch of Dodecanese Boulevard feel different from a typical restaurant row.

On price, Mykonos positions itself at the more affordable end for the area, with lunch and dinner both described as budget friendly, including a number of items priced under twelve dollars. For a family or a group trying to sample several of the Greek restaurants along the docks without committing to a full sit down dinner at each one, a lower priced, casual spot like Mykonos is a practical stop, letting you try genuinely Greek cooking without the tab that comes with some of the more upscale waterfront restaurants nearby.

Being open every day from eleven in the morning until ten at night gives Mykonos a wide window for both lunch crowds walking the docks midday and dinner diners arriving in the evening. Its location toward the middle of the Sponge Docks strip means it is within easy walking distance of most of the other well known restaurants and shops in the district, so it fits naturally into a longer visit that includes browsing the sponge markets and watching the boats. For visitors who want approachable, reasonably priced Greek food with a genuinely welcoming feel, Mykonos is a solid entry on the Sponge Docks restaurant list.