Old Mill
Greek Cuisine · Elounda
Restaurant in Elounda, Greece
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Chef
Kyle Bloomer
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Old Mill for a more deliberate Greek dinner in Elounda, especially if the meal is tied to a celebration or a polished resort evening. The limited dinner schedule makes date flexibility useful, but chef Kyle Bloomer's kitchen and the 2026 Relais Chateaux Award give it a stronger trust signal than a casual fallback.
About Old Mill
For a dinner in Elounda this season, Old Mill is a Greek Cuisine option to plan around on its limited opening nights. The verified details are direct: chef/owner Kyle Bloomer is attached to the venue, the dress code is smart casual, Old Mill has a 2026 Relais Chateaux Award.
Greek cooking for a dressed-up Elounda dinner
The case for booking is focused but simple: Greek Cuisine, evening service on select nights, an Elounda setting. That makes this a better fit for a planned dinner than a spontaneous stop. If the goal is to compare other named options, Yacht Club Restaurant is another venue to consider; if the priority is Old Mill specifically, plan the evening around its schedule.
The verified public facts do not establish a list of signature dishes, a tasting-menu format, pricing, or a specific service style, so the safest expectation is a Greek dinner rather than a meal defined by unverified menu details. For anyone comparing a broader dining itinerary, Efisia, BAOS Restaurant, Myconian Korali can be considered as separate cross-shops rather than as confirmed matches on menu, format, or location.
Plan around the schedule, not the address
Practical issue is timing. Dinner service is limited to Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 7–10 PM, while Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday are closed. For a special occasion, avoid treating this as a same-day fallback; pick the night first, then build the rest of the evening around it. The location to note is Elounda, but the real constraint is the operating rhythm.
For a second visit, the smarter move is to use it for a dinner where Greek Cuisine is the point and the evening can be planned in advance. Dress smart casual rather than beachwear; Elounda is relaxed, but the stated dress code makes polished clothing the safer read.
Where to cross-shop before committing
If comparing named options before committing, look at Old Mill alongside Deck and Yacht Club Restaurant. Efisia, BAOS Restaurant, Myconian Korali are also relevant cross-shops for travelers building a wider dining itinerary, without assuming they share Old Mill's exact cuisine, format, schedule, or setting.
Use our full Elounda restaurants guide if the date does not line up, or pair dinner planning with our full Elounda hotels guide, our full Elounda bars guide, our full Elounda wineries guide, our full Elounda experiences guide for the rest of the trip. The verdict: book Old Mill for Greek Cuisine in Elounda, especially when the evening can be planned around its limited dinner schedule.
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HotelElounda Mare HotelFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- Schisma Eloundas 720 53, Greece
- Website
- eloundamare.com/en/old-mill/?_gl=1%2At5760b%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AODgwNDUwMDUxLjE3MTgwMjk0Mjg.%2A_ga_LKPKW0SE5X%2AMTcxODAyOTQyNy4xLjAuMTcxODAyOTQyNy4wLjAuMzU3Mjg3MjY2
- Phone
- +30 2841 068000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Old Mill channels a taverna spirit while operating at a higher culinary register. The dining room feels grounded in Crete’s working foodways — communal tables, seasonal produce and a kitchen kept deliberately in view — but its cooking earns EP Club recognition for creative restraint rather than spectacle. Chef Kyle Bloomer works within the island’s vocabulary, coaxing modern, disciplined dishes from local ingredients without flattening tradition into trend. The result is a quietly refined, intimate seaside taverna: familiar and unpretentious in form, elevated and meticulously executed on the plate.
Best For
This is a choice destination for visitors who venture off the resort perimeter in search of authentic, elevated island cooking. The communal-taverna layout suits groups and friends who want to share plates and soak up a convivial atmosphere, while the kitchen’s creative focus makes evenings here feel a touch more special than a typical seaside taverna. It also works well for couples or small celebrations that favor thoughtful, ingredient-led food over theatrical tasting menus: relaxed and engaged with the island’s produce rather than ostentatious.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a shared experience: order multiple dishes to circulate at the communal table so everyone can sample the kitchen’s range. Prioritize the chef’s signature plates — mushroom ravioli with truffle, lobster with risotto, the crayfish tail with beetroot jelly and the rabbit dish — and ask the server about that day’s seasonal offerings, since the menu is anchored to local produce. Because the kitchen is deliberately in view and the menu reflects what’s fresh, probing for the day’s best catches or vegetable preparations will yield the most authentic sense of Old Mill’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Romantic and serene with soft lighting, piano music in the background, and an idyllic garden setting overlooking the sea at sunset.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- mushroom ravioli with truffle
- lobster with risotto
- crayfish tail with beetroot jelly
- rabbit dish
Planning details
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Good Alternatives If the Date Does Not Work
Try Deck if the appeal is a more terroir-led meal in Elounda. Choose Yacht Club Restaurant if the group wants a simpler resort dinner with less emphasis on a special-occasion frame.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Old Mill is the pick when the dinner needs to feel more composed and food-led. Deck is the better cross-shop for diners drawn to an expression-of-terroir angle, while Yacht Club Restaurant is the easier choice for a broader resort-restaurant mood in Elounda.
For Greek Cuisine outside the immediate area, Efisia, BAOS Restaurant, Myconian Korali are useful comparisons if the trip includes Mykonos. They make more sense for island-hopping itineraries; Old Mill makes more sense if the night is anchored in Elounda.
Value depends less on a published price tier and more on occasion fit. Choose Old Mill for recognition, Greek Cuisine, a planned dinner. Choose Yacht Club Restaurant if ambiance and ease matter more than culinary focus, choose Deck if the terroir framing is the deciding factor.
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Compare Old Mill
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill | Elounda | Greek Cuisine | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Deck | Elounda | Expression of the terroir | No published awards |
| Yacht Club Restaurant | Elounda | No published awards | ; |
| Efisia | Mykonos | Greek Cuisine | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| BAOS Restaurant | Mykonos | Greek Cuisine | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Myconian Korali | Mykonos | Greek Cuisine | 2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Old Mill?
Book as soon as your dates are set, because Old Mill serves dinner on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 7–10 PM. That limited schedule makes it less flexible than a daily-service spot in Elounda, the 2026 Relais Chateaux Award makes it a venue worth planning around.
Is lunch or dinner better at Old Mill?
Dinner is the verified option here, so plan for an evening meal at Old Mill rather than a daytime stop. With service limited to Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, it works better for a planned night out in Elounda than for a casual lunch.
Does Old Mill handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the restaurant directly in advance and be specific about any restriction. The verified details confirm Greek Cuisine and limited dinner hours, but they do not confirm specific allergy, vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary accommodations.
What should I wear to Old Mill?
Aim for smart casual clothing rather than beachwear. Old Mill is a dinner venue in Elounda, smart casual is the verified dress code.
Is Old Mill good for a special occasion?
It can be a good choice for a planned dinner if you want Greek Cuisine in Elounda. The limited dinner schedule and 2026 Relais Chateaux Award make advance planning especially important.
What are alternatives to Old Mill?
If you want to compare named options, look at Deck or Yacht Club Restaurant. Efisia, BAOS Restaurant, Myconian Korali may also be relevant comparisons depending on the trip.
