O Vrachos Taverna
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A charcoal-grill specialist in the hilltop village of Profitis Ilias, widely regarded as the best place on the island for roast goat.
Located on a southwest hill in the village of Profitis Ilias, which has four tavernas specializing in goat. O Vrachos is widely considered the best of them. Its signature is young goat grilled fresh over charcoal every day, served with salad and fries. Baked eggplant, yogurt dessert and homemade jam desserts (made with island wild plums, figs and more) are also well reviewed. The shaded courtyard overlooks the west coast and is loveliest at sunset. Once the goat sells out, only pork remains, so go early. Parking is inconvenient, and expect about €20 per person.
Opening hours
Daily 12:00–23:00 in peak season
Nearby sights
- Profitis Ilias
- Mount Fengari
- Chora
- Panagia Krimniotissa
- Pachia Ammos Beach
- Sanctuary of the Great Gods
- Vatos Beach
- Archaeological Museum of Samothrace