Aquarius Restaurant, Lefkada

Aquarius Restaurant occupies a well-positioned spot on the Lefkada Town waterfront, where the town's distinctive raised causeway meets the lagoon separating the island from the Greek mainland. The waterfront setting provides the restaurant's most immediate asset: an open view across the lagoon toward the mountains of Aetolia-Acarnania, a panorama that is particularly rewarding at sunset when the light softens across the water. The menu at Aquarius is broad and covers Greek and Mediterranean dishes without the rigidly traditional focus of the island's tavernas. Fresh seafood is the headline draw — seafood spaghetti with mussels, prawns, and squid is a perennial favourite — alongside grilled whole fish priced by the market catch. Greek classics including salads, grilled meats, and mezedes platters fill the rest of the menu and cater to mixed groups with varied preferences. The kitchen handles both the seafood and the grill with equal competence. The wine list includes bottles from across Greece with a reasonable selection by the glass. Service is attentive and accustomed to managing large summer crowds without sacrificing individual attention. Aquarius is open daily through the season and operates from noon through to late evening, making it flexible for lunch, dinner, or sunset cocktails. Tables facing the lagoon are the obvious choice; requesting a lagoon-facing seat at the time of reservation is worthwhile.