Galion Kotor Menu — What to Order
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The Galion menu is serious Adriatic seafood: the shared platter of Boka oysters, langoustines, scampi and dentex sashimi to open, whole salt-baked sea bass for two filleted tableside, and the black squid-ink risotto with tiger prawns the regulars order. Expect €50–80 a head, and book the terrace for sunset.
What Galion Actually Is
Galion sits in a converted stone boathouse on the southern waterfront of Kotor, beneath the climbing fortress walls, with a fifty-cover wooden terrace hanging over the bay. Our Galion review scores it 9.3-9.6-8.8 and ranks it #1 in the city; TripAdvisor gives it a Travelers’ Choice award. The kitchen is seafood-led and market-driven, and for the booking method our Galion reservation guide has the detail.
What to Order at Galion
The seafood platter — Boka oysters, langoustines, scampi, dentex sashimi and marinated anchovy — is the obvious first order, sized to share. From there the kitchen’s tells are clear:
Whole salt-baked sea bass for two, finished and filleted at the table, is the centrepiece; whole fish is priced by weight at roughly €5 to €7 per 100 grams, so a 400 to 500 gram fish runs €25 to €35. The black squid-ink risotto with tiger prawns and an aged-Parmesan crust is the dish regulars return for, and there is a lighter risotto with local scampi. The short non-seafood line runs to a Njeguši pršut and goat-cheese tart, salads and steaks.
When to Go and How to Book
Galion runs daily 12:00–21:00, and the terrace over the bay operates April to November. Sunset over the lit Old Town walls is the show; book the terrace for around 19:00 by emailing [email protected] or calling +382 67 263 420 a few days ahead in season. The vaulted stone room stays open year-round for cooler months.
The Smart Play
Open with the platter, share a salt-baked fish, and let one squid-ink risotto anchor the table. Budget €50 to €80 a head with wine. It is a proposal and impress-clients room above all. If Galion is full, Ćatovića Mlini and Stari Mlini hold the old-mill end of the bay, and across the border Proto in Dubrovnik is the Adriatic sibling. For the wider field, see our best seafood restaurants worldwide.
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Related Reading
- Our full profile: Galion Kotor review.
- How to get the table: Galion reservation guide.
- The wider city: Kotor dining guide.
- The Adriatic sibling: Proto in Dubrovnik.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best thing to order at Galion in Kotor?
The seafood platter — Boka oysters, langoustines, scampi, dentex sashimi and marinated anchovy — is the obvious first order, followed by whole salt-baked sea bass for two, filleted at the table. The black squid-ink risotto with tiger prawns and an aged-Parmesan crust is the dish regulars come back for.
How much does dinner at Galion cost?
Expect roughly €50 to €80 a head for a full seafood dinner with wine. Whole fish is priced by weight at about €5 to €7 per 100 grams, so a 400 to 500 gram sea bass runs €25 to €35. It sits in the $$$$ band — the most expensive table in Kotor, and worth it for the terrace.
Does Galion have vegetarian or meat options?
The menu is seafood-led, but the non-fish line is short and considered: a Njeguski-style prsut and goat-cheese tart, salads, pasta and steaks. Vegetarians can build a meal from the risotto, salads and vegetable sides; note it when you book on [email protected] and the kitchen will adjust.
When is Galion open?
Galion serves daily from 12:00 to 21:00. The open-air terrace over the bay runs from April to November; the vaulted stone dining room stays open year-round. For sunset over the Old Town walls, book the terrace for around 19:00 and call +382 67 263 420 or email [email protected] a few days ahead.
Where is Galion in Kotor?
Galion sits on the southern waterfront at Šuranj, a few minutes' walk from the Old Town's Sea Gate, in a converted stone boathouse beneath the fortress walls. Its terrace faces the lit ramparts across the marina — our editors call it the most romantic dining setting in Montenegro and rank it #1 in Kotor.