A trip to Crete wouldn’t be complete without a proper taverna experience. Be sure to try some of the Greek classics like souvlaki, tzatziki, and moussaka, but don’t miss the local Cretan specialties — traditional Cretan salad, kalitsounia pies, lamb or seafood dishes, boureki, and of course, local wine. Here are a few of our favorite spots in the area: Taverna Sunset, Kissamos Molos Beach Restaurant Bar, Kissamos Aeras Cafe Restaurant, Kissamos Taverna Stimadoris, Kissamos Tsengas Fish Tavern, Kissamos Gramboussa Restaurant, Kaliviani Tavern Spiliaraki, Topolia Topos&elia Tavern, Topolia Elaias Thea, Paleochora