Protaras is a resort town, but the eating here runs deeper than beach snacks. Between the strip and the quieter Pernera side you will find family tavernas that have been cooking Cypriot classics for decades, serious grill houses, and rooftop spots for a longer night out. Here is how a local sorts it, grouped by what you are in the mood for.

Cypriot tavernas and home cooking

These are the places to go for kleftiko, meze and grilled meats done properly, usually with warm family service and honest prices.

  • Poseidonio Tavern - Restaurant (4.7) is a traditional Cypriot tavern with generous meze, fresh seafood and grilled meats. With over 1,300 reviews, it is a reliable town anchor.
  • Nameless Restaurant (4.8) is an unassuming, budget-friendly taverna near Protaras serving authentic Cypriot and Greek home cooking, from grilled meats to fresh fish and halloumi.
  • Super S Restaurant (4.8) is family-run and known for generous home-cooked classics like kleftiko, stifado and moussaka at fair prices.
  • Pinia Restaurant (4.7) sits over in Pernera and is famed for slow-cooked kleftiko and warm, friendly service.
  • IFALOS TAVERNA (4.7) is a family-run spot for fresh fish meze and mixed grills on a relaxed terrace.
  • Flox Bar and Greek Restaurant (5.0) is a smaller Greek spot that has earned a perfect rating so far.

Grills, steaks and burgers

When you want smoke, char and a proper plate of meat, Protaras delivers.

  • The Black Bull Burger and Grill (4.9) serves juicy medium-rare patties, brioche buns, homemade fries and glazed pork chops with friendly service.
  • All American BBQ (4.8) does low-and-slow smoked ribs, pork belly and Black Angus burgers in generous portions on the strip.
  • Doma Restaurant (4.8) is a popular family restaurant covering international, Greek and Mediterranean dishes, grills and seafood, with great-value set menus.

Rooftops and a longer night out

For views, cocktails and a slower evening, head up.

  • Nubila RoofTop Restaurant - Bar (4.8) is a stylish rooftop steakhouse with prime cuts, Mediterranean-Italian plates, well-made cocktails, shisha and live music into the night.
  • SONJA GRILL & WINE (4.7) is a central rooftop grill and wine restaurant serving steaks, ribs, seafood, pasta and pizza with sea and street views.
  • Enalio Beach Restaurant (4.8) is the option when you want to eat right by the water.

Quick bites and late-night eats

Not every meal needs a table for two hours.

  • Στο Άψε Σβήσε (Sto Apse Svise) (4.8) is the beloved souvlaki spot for generous, freshly cooked gyros, doner and loaded fries at friendly prices, open late every day.
  • Yam yam street (4.9) is a small, highly rated street-food option when you want something fast and good.

Ordering ahead

If you would rather skip the wait, several venues take orders through commission-free pickup, so the place keeps what you pay instead of handing a cut to a delivery app. Handy for a beach lunch or a quick grab on a busy evening.

Before you go

Planning more than one meal? These pair well with your Protaras trip: