Mixalis, Restaurant in Chania, Greece
Mixalis is a restaurant in the old Venetian harbor of Chania, Greece. It occupies a stone building that dates back to the late 19th century and offers views of the water and the lighthouse.
The building was constructed between 1890 and 1895 during the Ottoman period, on the foundations of an older Venetian wall. Until the 1970s, it served as a cooperage where barrels for wine storage were made, and later it became a tavern under different names.
The menu features Cretan and Greek dishes, with an emphasis on fresh seafood brought in daily. Many diners finish their meal with a complimentary dessert and a small glass of raki, a local spirit.
The restaurant sits right on the waterfront, so you can easily find it by walking along the harbor. It is best to visit in the evening when the lights reflect on the water, but lunchtime also offers a nice view.
The building's past as a cooperage is still remembered in old photographs displayed inside. Since 2004, the same family has run the tavern, preserving the name Michalis and the tradition of hospitality.
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