British holidaymaker charged €1,350 for four plates of food at ‘scam' restaurant

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A BRITISH holidaymaker has revealed how they were charged €1,350 for four plates of food at a "scam" restaurant on a Greece holiday island.
The tourist was visiting the Greek island of Mykonos when they visited the .
The holidaymaker described the restaurant, in Mykonos, as 'an absolute scam' – an opinion echoed on TripAdvisor.
DK Oyster
The beachside bar on the island's stunning Platis Gialos has been slammed with furious reviews over the years.
And diners have claimed to have been duped into paying hundreds of pounds for food and drinks.
Jessica L, said: "The place is an abuse of price. For a whole fish we paid €350 and for three dishes €1,000.
" The worst experience in Mykonos, because not even at Scorpions, which is one of the best places, did we pay that amount for a dinner for five people with a starter, main course, and dessert."
Another customer said: "Why these prices charged, the place, does not lend itself to it, there is nothing upscale or luxury, a vulgar beach restaurant.
"Run away, because despite the many horrible opinions of previous years, in 2025 the owners have not changed their mindset."
Another customer said: "Asked for a seat in the sun and a drinks menu, he offered us 1 litre of lager for €100!
"Once we said no thanks he proceeded to drop the price but we didn't stick around.
"If you find yourself here, do yourself a favour and walk on to another bar as they don't try to rip you off and the atmosphere is much better. We ended up paying €7 each for a lager.
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Another customer, explained that the venue entices you in with the offer of free sunbeds.
"However, once seated, you're offered drinks without a menu or any mention of prices. We were asked if we wanted a 'large or small beer' — naturally assuming this meant a pint or half.
"Instead, they brought out huge glass boots of beer (approximately a litre) and later charged €35 per drink, regardless of the size or what it was.
"At one point, a staff member brought over an additional drink — unrequested - as a 'gift' for one of our group who had finished their beer first. It seemed like a friendly gesture until it appeared on the bill.
"When we asked for the total, we were presented with a bill just under €400 for a handful of drinks.
"We were shocked to discover we were charged for more drinks than we had actually ordered, including the so-called 'free' one. Even soft drinks like Coca-Cola, we were told, were also €35 each.
Previous Complaints
DK Oyster Bar previously made the news in May in 2022 after the two American tourists took the restaurant to court.
Brenda Moulton and her daughter Kaylea, 19, were horrified when they were charged nearly 600 euros (£510) for two drinks and a snack at the restaurant.
She said when complaining to her travel agent: "We spent a beautiful day at the beach but please, warn your future customers that the restaurant bar we visited, charged us €600 for two cocktails and a portion of crab legs.
"While we knew that the bill would not exceed €200, suddenly they asked us to pay €600!"
A few months later in July 2022, another holiday maker revealed how he was charged £360 for four drinks and a snack at the "rip-off" restaurant.
Speaking to The Sun Online, Jak said he had gone to the place with a friend last month, but thought that he wouldn't be ripped off because he spoke Greek.
While yet another spent £300 on a child's meal due to the waiter's sneaky tactic.
The owner's reponse
The owner, Dimitris Kalamaras, has dismissed the allegations, and said that the luxury surroundings come with a luxury price reports The Metro.
He said: 'I want to tell you from my heart that we value our customers.
"We have carefully accounted for the cost in order to produce a product which we consider to be value for money.
"If you can't afford them, in order to avoid any bitterness, just opt for the special combo menu.
"Which may not be the most satisfying option, but allows a small glimpse for those who cannot afford the experience."
He said the claims to TripAdvisor are false, and states that customers should ask for a manager to discuss the price before they order.
He added: "Unfortunately, all of us who work in the hospitality sector have been approached by notorious 'influencers' who instead of making their living by advertising products and services to their audience, put pressure on certain businesses for exorbitant fees and free meals.
"In DK Oyster we have advertised in the ways we consider suitable for our restaurant and we will not succumb to the influencers who have been attracted to the beautiful island of Mykonos."