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A popular family spot where the moussaka is a reliable staple, always fresh and served in satisfyingly large portions. — Ialysos

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A neighborhood favorite that serves a very traditional and generous portion of Simi shrimp to its local following. — Nea Alikarnassos

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A favorite for its high-quality ingredients and atmospheric setting; their pitaroudia are famously crisp and use a high ratio of fresh Rhodian mint. — Old Town

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Evening; located in a beautiful, shaded square.

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Many seaside spots serve Simi shrimp as a quick, flavorful meze for beachgoers in the late afternoon. — various

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Serves Simi shrimp as part of a high-quality meze platter, allowing you to taste them alongside artisanal local products. — New Town

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Their modern menu features a high-end interpretation of Simi shrimp, often paired with creative local dips. — New Town

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Known for its refined seafood meze; the pitaroudia here are exceptionally light and serve as a refreshing counterbalance to the heavier fish dishes. — Old Town

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21:00 in the quiet courtyard near the ruins of the Church of the Virgin.

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A reliable, long-standing family spot known for its commitment to Rhodian staples; their pitaroudia are a required order for any first-time visitor. — Old Town

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Evening.

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A minimalist seafood spot that lets the ingredients speak for themselves; their pitaroudia are straightforward, honest, and remarkably consistent. — Old Town

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Lunch; one of the oldest and most respected fish tavernas in the city.

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Their traditional meze selection is top-notch, and the Simi shrimp are a must-try for any serious Dodecanese foodie. — New Town

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A no-frills, family-run taverna where the pitaroudia are cooked to order and have a distinctively chunky, homemade texture. — Old Town

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Lunch; a simple, high-quality spot popular with the local Old Town workers.

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Founded in 1933, this is one of Greece's most historic restaurants; it offers a sophisticated, award-winning take on pitaroudia in a stunning pebbled courtyard. — Lindos

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Late lunch (15:00) after visiting the Acropolis.

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A specialist that provides a perfectly crispy and healthy plate of Simi shrimp to balance their richer meat dishes. — Old Town

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A refined setting that serves an exceptionally high-quality version of Simi shrimp, highlighting the purity of the ingredients. — New Town

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A popular waterfront location to enjoy a cold beer and a hot plate of Simi shrimp while watching the boats. — Waterfront

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A classic beachside taverna where the pitaroudia are light, golden-brown, and packed with fresh mint and local onions. — Stegna Beach

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A classic, unpretentious ouzeri that serves honest, local-priced pitaroudia that are widely cited as the best value in the medieval quarter. — Old Town

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Late afternoon for raki and meze; a favorite with local Old Town residents.

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Several small tavernas in the market serve moussaka as a daily staple for market workers and savvy locals. — New Town

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A legendary family-run seafood institution where the pitaroudia serve as the perfect salty-crunchy starter before a meal of the daily catch. — Stegna

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Sunset dinner on the beach; 30km south of Rhodes Town.

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A simple and honest ouzeri where the shrimp are prepared exactly as they should be—crispy and piping hot. — Waterfront

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