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Restaurant · Santorini

Katharos Lounge

A relaxed clifftop bar-restaurant above Katharos beach near Oia — and the island's only fully vegan/vegetarian kitchen (now branded Katharos Lounge Vegan Meze Bar).

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Anyone here to unwind
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Families with kids
  • Photographers
  • Foodies
  • Nature lovers
Not for

Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • Vegan moussakathe meze bar's plant-based take on the Greek classic
  • Zucchini rolls with caramelized onionsa standout small plate
  • Beet salad with grapefruit, and avocado chocolate mousse to finishreliable veg starter and dessert
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

Effectively the only fully vegan/vegetarian kitchen on the island — a real find for plant-based travellers in a place built on grilled fish and lamb.
Not independently verified — estimated
It is all-vegetarian, so a group set on fresh fish or grilled meat should pick elsewhere; seating is casual beach-bar, not refined dining.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A laid-back, plant-based alternative to the packed Oia castle for sundowners with the sea wide open in front of you.

  • With friends

    A relaxed vegan graze and drinks with a barefoot beach-bar feel — great for a veggie-leaning group, a non-starter for committed carnivores.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Mid-range
Time
1.5–2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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