Salamis Restaurant, Fish Tavern & Sports Bar

Set in the middle of Larnaca's McKenzie Beach, Salamis Restaurant, Fish Tavern & Sports Bar is a welcoming, family-run spot where fresh seafood meets traditional Cypriot cooking. Guests come for generous, hard-to-finish portions: fried king prawns, tender shrimp, grilled sea bream and red snapper, alongside meze staples, crisp salads and heaps of chips served with toasted bread, butter and olive oil. Classic dishes such as souvla, sheftalia and afelia round out an unpretentious, home-style menu.

The atmosphere is relaxed and local, with a separate back room and big screens for major football matches, so sports fans and quiet diners are both catered for. What visitors praise most is the hospitality: the owner greets guests personally, helps them choose dishes, and often sends over complimentary limoncello and sweets. Open daily for lunch and dinner from late morning until late evening, with a sea view, the whisper of a fountain and fair prices, Salamis is a favourite for families, groups and tourists seeking an authentic, friendly Larnaca dining experience.