British tourist slapped with £1,000 bill for three dishes at ‘scam' restaurant
DK Oyster, which is known for selling food at extortionate prices without fully informing customers, is located on Platis Gialos which caters to those 'seeking special moments of relaxing seclusion'.
But diners are left paying thousands of pounds for simple plates of fish, with some branding the restaurant 'an absolute scam'.
One traveller, called Jessica L, wrote on TripAdvisor: 'The place is an abuse of price. For a whole fish we paid 350 euros and for three dishes 1000 euros.
'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 5 people with a starter, main course, and dessert.
Another customer, called Sue, said: 'A staff member brought over an additional drink – unrequested – as a 'gift' for our group of four. It seemed like a friendly gesture… until it appeared on the bill.'
She added she was charged nearly £35 for a soft drink and upwards of £400 for a 'handful' of alcoholic beverages.
If you want any condiments as well, be prepared to pay £5 to use the ketchup and £20 for a portion of small fries.
But if you complain, the owner tries to shame you into thinking you just aren't rich enough to afford their prices.
Dimitrios Kalamaras has defended his prices, bragging that they are simply 'beyond the budget' of some of his visitors.
He said the claims to tripAdvisor are false, and states that customers should ask for a manager to discuss the price before they order and that it would be 'ridiculous' for him to explain the menu to every customer that enters.
He said: '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.'
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