Pizanias Fish Tavern "The Sea Star"

Pizanias Fish Tavern, known as The Sea Star, is a family-run seafood taverna at Sofokleous 24 in the Old Town of Rhodes, Greece. It first opened in 1970 and is now run by the founder's grandson, which makes it one of the older family operations among the Old Town's fish restaurants. It stands next door to Nireas on the same stretch of Sofokleous street, within the walls of the medieval city that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cuisine is Greek seafood, and the cooking centres on the charcoal grill. Charcoal-grilled fish and grilled octopus are the signature dishes, and they reflect the traditional approach of seasoning lightly and letting the grill and the freshness of the catch carry the plate. Other dishes follow the usual taverna pattern of salads, dips and starters to share. Prices are in the middle bracket, typical for a sit-down fish taverna in the Old Town, with fish sold by weight pushing the final bill up, so confirming the weight and price before the fish is cooked is standard practice. The dining room is informal and family-run in tone: simple tables, outdoor seating along the street, and a friendly, unhurried pace rather than formal service. Dress is casual and noise is moderate, shaped by passing foot traffic. The wine and drinks offer is the usual taverna set of Greek house wine by the carafe, bottled Greek labels, beer and ouzo, which pairs naturally with grilled seafood. Booking is advisable on summer evenings; reservations can be confirmed by phone or in person at the restaurant, and a table is usually easy to find at lunch or in shoulder season. Visitors reach the Old Town on foot through one of the city gates, and the cobbled lanes mean comfortable shoes are advisable.