How big is the fish meze at Zephyros?

Very big — one of the largest selections in Larnaca, moving from dips and salads through fried and grilled rounds: calamari, red mullet, octopus, and whatever came in that day. Arrive hungry and plan on two-plus hours.

When is Zephyros open?

Daily from about 11:30 to 22:30. It is loud and full of local families on weekend evenings, so book or come early.

Zephyros, Larnaca: the fish meze institution by the fishing harbour

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Zephyros is what a Cypriot fish tavern looks like when it has nothing to prove: big, loud, packed with local families, and organized entirely around one idea — the fish meze.

What arrives in the fish meze?

A rolling parade with one of the biggest selections in town: taramas and village salad first, then fried rounds — calamari, whitebait, red mullet — then grilled octopus, swordfish, sea bream, and whatever the boats brought in, with the pace set by the kitchen, not by you. Budget around €28 per person and a whole evening.

Is it touristy?

Location says yes — it sits on Piale Pasa by the fishing-harbour end of the seafront, ten minutes’ walk from Mackenzie beach. The room says no: on any given night a large share of the tables are Cypriot, which is the best available evidence for a fish tavern. Service is brisk taverna style; when it is full, expect to flag people down.

Zephyros or Psarolimano?

The eternal Larnaca argument — they are a two-minute walk apart. Zephyros for scale, noise, and the bigger meze spread; Psarolimano for the harbour view and a slightly calmer room. Locals split roughly evenly; try both and pick a side.

Opening hours

Monday	11:30–22:30
Tuesday	11:30–22:30
Wednesday	11:30–22:30
Thursday	11:30–22:30
Friday	11:30–22:30
Saturday	11:30–22:30
Sunday	11:30–22:30

Sample prices
Item	Price
Fish meze (per person)	€28.00
Grilled sea bass	€19.50
Fried calamari	€12.00

Frequently asked questions

How big is the fish meze at Zephyros?: Very big — one of the largest selections in Larnaca, moving from dips and salads through fried and grilled rounds: calamari, red mullet, octopus, and whatever came in that day. Arrive hungry and plan on two-plus hours.
When is Zephyros open?: Daily from about 11:30 to 22:30. It is loud and full of local families on weekend evenings, so book or come early.

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