It looks like your typical Jamaican roadside restaurant and bar but you're in for a Greek surprise when you take a closer look. Welcome to Mykonos Greek Bar and Grill on Main Street, Ocho Rios. Small and simple with a bar and dining area on the inside and a couple of tables on the outside, Mykonos is the latest addition to the dining offerings of Ocho Rios.
The intimate space of the restaurant gives it a very homey feel and the affable Greek owner, Dimitri Konidis, adds to that friendly atmosphere with his easy-going interaction with guests. It's no surprise that this restaurant has a decidedly Jamaican quality about it because Dimitri comes across as someone who loves the island and is happy to be here, even using a few "Jamaicanisms" in his conversation.
Mykonos is quite the buzz these days with people spreading the word as far away as Montego Bay where I first heard about it. My drive to Ocho Rios from Montego Bay with friends on Wednesday night was well worth it thanks to an awesome dinner of chicken and pork Combo Kabobs preceded by Skordalia, a garlic potato dip served with Pita bread and Spanakopita, a savoury spinach pastry. Dimitri added icing to our cake with a free gift of succulent ribs during the appetizers, a gesture for which he has certainly earned a place in heaven.
There's more to discover on the menu and a trip from wherever you are in Jamaica to this little piece of Greece in Ocho Rios is definitely a good idea. I already know what I will be doing when I am in town! Look out for me at a table near the sidewalk on Main Street. Will it be Greek meatballs followed by Gyros, next time?
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