“Bakalis Restaurant” has a long history in the field of gastronomy. With the identity of the tavern, it began in 2007 in Pefkohori of Halkidiki, while it took its current form essentially 17 years ago. Its name reminds us of the grocery store known to all of us, from the Turkish word “bakkal”, which means grocer or in Greek “bakalis”.

It reminds us of the old Greek movies when people used to visit their grocer, because they knew that there they would find everything, the best of every kind. So in “Bakalis Restaurant”, the best choices of raw materials and appetizers are gathered, from local suppliers from various parts of Greece.

What makes them stand out

This is the ultimate success story among the restaurants in Halkidiki, characterized by the freshest seafood and finest Mediterranean products. People have recognized it and elevated it to a top food choice as it combines the unique personality of its people, which attracts every customer, with the friendly and helpful staff, the magnificent location with a breathtaking view and the immediacy with customers who feel that they are visiting a friendly and familiar environment.

As the owner of the business, Petros Dimogiorgis, characteristically told us, “good food and beautiful tasty creations can be found in many restaurants, especially in northern Greece. However, people choose and appreciate us mainly for the personal service, as we always want each of our visitors to feel unique.”

The philosophy of the company

Their philosophy is based on love for what they offer, which is why “we all give our best”, Petros Dimogiorgis told us. Transmuting art and passion into food for the customer, based on years of experience and aiming to continuously improve both the menu and the space, they elevate each dish to high art.

The evolution of the company

As is natural, “Bakalis Restaurant” has evolved over the years, as people’s love has grown. Thus, it expanded for the first time in 2010, while its second expansion followed in 2016, taking its current form. The sense of welcoming space, its unique location and the exquisite taste choices it offers to each customer, are the answer to its continuous upward trajectory.

Culinary masterpieces with Greek philosophy and local ingredients

Regarding the company’s menu, it changes according to the season, as Mr. Dimogiorgis told us, “the sea forces us to change it, as it has different fish and seafood in the summer and different ones in the winter”.

And within this context, their menu is constantly being upgraded, adding creative touches to -as they themselves call it- their “creative cuisine”. It is a select variety of unique flavors that capture the essence of the Mediterranean and the smell of the sea, based on creative combinations.

In its rich menu, however, we will find, in addition to seafood, exceptionally cooked dishes of traditional Greek cuisine and high-quality meats, all made with passion and fresh ingredients.

This is a journey of gastronomic discoveries that will surely fascinate us. There, boldness and creativity meet luxury, leading to dishes with unparalleled deliciousness.

Their secret recipe for their delicious dishes is based on three main ingredients: products of Greek origin, love and passion. At “Bakalis Restaurant” they honor our land, serving daily dishes that are overflowing with flavor and are made with art and the freshest, unique ingredients, such as extra virgin olive oil.

Unique taste discoveries

In the kitchen of “Bakalis Restaurant”, excellent raw materials are the absolute protagonists. Fresh, pure and local products compose dishes that are worth trying! Starting from the “creative cuisine”, the seafood barley soup, the shrimp tartare, the fish barley soup, the unique risottos and the shellfish, as well as the raw fish, are exquisite choices recommended by the chef.

Even crayfish tartare with honey, melon and smoked paprika or fish carpaccio marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and their own inspired dish with garlic shrimp, combined with cream, promise not to leave any of us unmoved.

We can continue with the seafood mix, with fresh seafood of the day, or a grilled octopus or even a fresh, perfectly grilled squid. Each dish at “Bakalis Restaurant” is a gastronomic experience, made with passion and attention to detail, offering an unforgettable journey into the world of flavors and the treasures of seafood cuisine.

It is also worth mentioning the fried red mullets, but also the crayfish, shrimp and lobsters, which are transformed into masterpieces by the experienced hands of the restaurant’s culinary team.

Finally, we should not forget to try their rich shrimp pasta or their elegant lobster pasta. We can accompany it with some of the imaginative salads on the menu, the homemade spreads and a salted fish for the middle. It is also worth enjoying the mushrooms a larus with red pepper and garlic, for a truly unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Of course, the menu also includes excellent meat choices, which follow the same axis of quality and mastery, offering a complete tasting experience that honors our roots and highlights Greek cuisine.

The cellar of “Bakalis Restaurant” as a dream destination for wine tasting

And it goes without saying that such an up-to-date restaurant could not be without an equally exquisite cellar, with wines from all over Greece and the world. Our meal will be completed in an exemplary manner with one of the restaurant’s delicious desserts, closing our dinner in the most ideal way.

At “Bakalis Restaurant”, whether we choose to dine in their beautiful space, or to enjoy the delivery services at our home – if we live close to the area – the attention to detail and dedication to quality remain unchanged.

However, if we wish to enjoy our meal while maintaining our privacy, “Bakalis Restaurant” also offers us the possibility of private dining in a customized space, so that both we, and our guests, have the care we deserve, enjoying the art and experience on our plate, in a space exclusively for us.