- Area
- Heraklion waterfront
- Address
- Sofokli Venizelou 3, Heraklion
- Cuisine
- Seafood, mezedes
- Price
- Moderate
What to expect
An ouzeri is built around small plates to share. Order a few mezedes, a salad and the fish of the day; reviewers mention the Cretan salad and grilled swordfish when available. Tables outside face the sea along the busy promenade.
Getting there
Walk along the seafront road from the Venetian harbour and the Koules fortress; it is a short walk from the Archaeological Museum too. Reservations by phone: +30 2810 280 240. Opening days and seasons change. Check with the restaurant before you go, especially outside July and August.
Nearby
After dinner, walk out along the harbour mole to the Koules fortress for the evening light.
Questions before you go
Where is Ippokampos?
At Sofokli Venizelou 3, on the waterfront near Heraklion's Venetian harbour.
What is an ouzeri?
A Greek eatery built around shared small plates (mezedes), traditionally served with ouzo.
Is Ippokampos expensive?
It is moderately priced.
