Sea Side by Notos sits directly on the black volcanic sand of Perivolos, on Santorini's quieter south coast, and it has been the island's most stylish beach restaurant since 2004. Chef Tasos Bacharidis runs a Greek and Mediterranean kitchen that picks up techniques from further east — smoked octopus, black cod, tuna tartare, shrimp bao buns. Mains land between €20 and €40, the tables open straight onto the water, and the room slides from lunch into a cocktail-led evening. It is built for a long, unhurried table by the sea.
The Kitchen
Sea Side by Notos opened on Perivolos beach in 2004 and has held its place as the south coast's signature beach table ever since, a World Luxury Restaurant Awards nominee that draws as many islanders as visitors. Chef Tasos Bacharidis works a Greek and Mediterranean base but pulls freely from the Far East, so the menu moves from Aegean classics to dishes with miso, soy and citrus without losing its footing.
The cooking is seafood-led and built for sharing. The smoked octopus is the dish regulars come back for, charred and tender; the black cod and the tuna tartare are the other anchors, and lighter plates like the peach salad and shrimp bao buns round out a long table. Mains run roughly €20 to €40, which keeps a generous spread of small plates and grilled fish within reach for a group. The address is Perivolos Beach on the island's south-east shore, a stretch of dark volcanic sand well away from the caldera crowds. Finish on the pavlova, and let the meal drift into the cocktail hour the bar is known for.
The Room
The room is the beach. Tables run along the black sand with the water a few metres off, shaded by canopies through the day and lit low after dark, when the music comes up and the cocktail list takes over. Seating ranges from cushioned loungers to proper dining tables, and the larger tables near the front handle a group of eight or ten without anyone shouting over the surf. Dress is resort-smart: linen and swimwear cover-ups at lunch, something a little sharper at night. Service is relaxed but attentive. Book a front table at sunset, because the western light over the sand is the reason to time dinner late.
Best for Team Dinner
Book Sea Side by Notos for a team dinner when you want the group to actually relax. The shared seafood plates give everyone something to reach for, the beachfront setting drops the formality that a hotel dining room imposes, and the slide from dinner into cocktails means the evening can run as long as the table wants. Reserve a long front table for sunset, order the smoked octopus and black cod for the middle of the table, and let the bar carry the rest. For more rooms that suit a group, see Best for a team dinner and the wider Santorini dining guide.
Not for a quiet, formal dinner. This is a beach restaurant that turns into a cocktail bar at night, with music and sand underfoot rather than white-linen hush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sea Side by Notos worth it?
Yes, for the setting and the seafood together. Sea Side by Notos has run Santorini's Perivolos black-sand beach since 2004, with chef Tasos Bacharidis cooking smoked octopus, black cod and tuna tartare. Mains sit between €20 and €40, so a shared spread for a group stays reasonable for the island. Time a front table for sunset and let dinner roll into the bar's cocktail hour.
Where is Sea Side by Notos and how do you get there?
It sits directly on Perivolos Beach, on Santorini's south-east coast, a stretch of dark volcanic sand well away from the caldera villages of Oia and Fira. It is roughly a 20-minute drive from Fira; most guests come by car, taxi or hotel transfer. There is parking near the beach road. Book ahead in summer, especially for a front table at sunset, when the spot fills quickly.
What should a group order at Sea Side by Notos?
Build the table around the seafood. The smoked octopus is the signature, and the black cod and tuna tartare are the other dishes to anchor the middle of the table. Add the peach salad and the shrimp bao buns for variety, share a few grilled fish by the kilo, and finish on the pavlova. The bar's cocktails and a crisp Assyrtiko from Santorini's own vineyards suit the beach setting.
Is Sea Side by Notos good for a team dinner?
Yes, it is one of the easier rooms on Santorini for a group to unwind in. The shared seafood plates suit a table reaching for the middle, the beachfront setting strips out the stiffness of a formal dining room, and the move from dinner into cocktails lets the night run long. Reserve a long front table near the water for sunset. See our team dinner picks for more group rooms.