Santa Barbara Resto & Beach Bar

Santa Barbara Resto & Beach Bar sits right by the sea in Argaka, near Polis Chrysochous, where the terrace looks out over the water and mountains for one of the area's most celebrated sunsets. Open daily except Monday from morning through evening, it's an easy stop for breakfast, a relaxed lunch or a leisurely sunset dinner. Guests praise the fresh, generous Mediterranean cooking, from a plentiful Cyprus salad topped with feta to crispy, well-seasoned whole calamari with hand-cut chips, alongside lighter bites like salads, wraps, smoothies and a popular Greek omelette.

The mood is chilled and unhurried, welcoming both holidaymakers and locals, with attentive, friendly staff and owner George often on hand. Parking is available on both sides of the coastal road, and clean toilets are located just across the way. With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it has earned a loyal following of regulars who return in and out of season. Arrive before sundown to secure a table with the best view over the bay.