Red mullet meets the waterline
Gialos places its outer tables directly beside the water on Apolloniados, west of Alexandroupoli's port. Families and seafood groups order red mullet, grilled octopus, calamari, mussels, stuffed vine leaves and beetroot meze while ferries and fishing boats move across the view.
A May 2026 meal for two adults and one child reached €80, and reports on fish consistency disagree. Reserve the first row before sunset, ask what arrived that day and price whole fish before committing; Turkish menus and Turkish-speaking staff help many cross-border visitors.
What visitors say
Gialos holds 4.4 from about 698 Tripadvisor reviews; 2026 diners praise red mullet, octopus and the waterline tables, though others report dry octopus or limited wild-fish choice.
Good to know
Waterfront tables, Fish and seafood, 4.4 Tripadvisor rating, and Turkish menus
