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Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
British holidaymaker charged €1,350 for four plates of food at ‘scam' restaurant in popular Greek hot spot
There have been hundreds of negative reviews about the beachside bar SOMETHING FISHY British holidaymaker charged €1,350 for four plates of food at 'scam' restaurant in popular Greek hot spot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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 infamous restaurant, DK Oyster. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The restaurant has been left hundreds of negative reviews on TripAdvisor 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. A look at notorious 'rip-off' holiday bar DK Oyster with £40 drinks, £7 for ketchup & 'new tactics to con tourists' 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."
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
British holidaymaker charged €1,350 for four plates of food at ‘scam' restaurant in popular Greek hot spot
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 . 1 The restaurant has been left hundreds of negative reviews on TripAdvisor The holidaymaker described the restaurant, in Mykonos, as 'an absolute scam' – an opinion DK Oyster The beachside bar on the island's stunning Platis Gialos has been over the years. And diners have claimed to have been duped into paying . Jessica L, said: "The place is an abuse of price. For a whole fish we paid €350 and for three dishes €1,000. Holiday Scams " 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! Most read in The Sun "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. A look at notorious 'rip-off' holiday bar DK Oyster with £40 drinks, £7 for ketchup & 'new tactics to con tourists' Another customer, explained that the venue entices you in with the "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. Previous Complaints DK Oyster Bar previously made the news in May in 2022 after the two Brenda Moulton and her daughter Kaylea, 19, were horrified when they were 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, 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 due to the waiter's sneaky tactic. The owner's reponse luxury surroundings come with a luxury price reports 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."
The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
British holidaymaker charged €1,350 for four plates of food at ‘scam' restaurant
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. A look at notorious 'rip-off' holiday bar DK Oyster with £40 drinks, £7 for ketchup & 'new tactics to con tourists' 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."
Metro
08-07-2025
- Business
- Metro
British tourist slapped with £1,000 bill for three dishes at ‘scam' restaurant
A British tourist has been hit with a £1,000 bill at a beachside restaurant in Mykonos after ordering just three dishes. 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.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Under the radar': The Italian city with £25 flights and ferry links to Greece MORE: I almost died in a Greek wildfire – my husband wasn't so lucky MORE: Is it safe to travel to Crete? Latest tourist advice amid wildfire evacuations
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Tourist outraged as notorious bar charges €1000 for three meals - including €350 for one fish
A tourist visiting the sun-soaked holiday hotspot of Mykonos has spoken out after being hit with a staggering €1,000 bill at a controversial beachside restaurant - including an eye-watering €350 charge for a single piece of fish. Located on the scenic Platis Gialos beach on the Greek island is DK Oyster, which markets itself as a 'high-end destination' catering to those 'seeking special moments of relaxing seclusion '. But in recent years, countless customers have left a string of negative reviews online, claiming their experience had left a massive dent in their wallets. One traveller, known only as Jessica L on TripAdvisor, shared her experience online, calling her visit to DK Oyster 'the worst experience in Mykonos'. In a scathing one-star review, she described how she and her fellow diners were charged over €1,000 (£861) for just three dishes. She wrote: '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.' While the restaurant lists prices such as €24.80 (£21.36) per 100g of sea bream, customers allege they are often not informed of the full cost until the final bill arrives - with some claiming they are charged for fish by the gram without prior knowledge. Other TripAdvisor users echoed Jessica's frustration, with several branding the restaurant a 'complete scam.' Describing the venue as a 'shocking scam', one former customer, who goes by Sue, wrote: '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.' Sue also alleged she had been charged €400 for a 'handful' of alcoholic and soft drinks - including €35 for a Coca-Cola. Another visitor, Amrita, who dined at the restaurant in June 2024, claimed she was 'lured in' with free sunbeds and handed a menu, to which she decided to order the the fish. She added: 'They never explained that the fish is charged by the weight of the full fish. We became aware when they brought a bill for €400. The actual fish served was greater than 1kg.' A third guest, Gabriela, accused DK Oyster of 'theft,' writing: 'They convince you to order a beer that costs 35 euros each. And quickly come with the bill for you to already pay and leave.' Finally, another customer urged future visitors to 'avoid at all costs', adding: 'Lunch and sunbeds for €35. But when we added two bottles of water and a Diet Coke, they added on €51. They then added €5 for use of ketchup and €18 for small fries.' DK Oyster has maintained a controversial reputation over the years, frequently hitting headlines for allegedly misleading pricing tactics. The restaurant, which has plush sunbeds and seaside views, appears to cater to luxury travellers - but many reviewers suggest the concept is overshadowed by extortionate billing The restaurant, which boasts plush sunbeds and dramatic seaside views, appears to cater to luxury travellers - but many reviewers suggest the concept is overshadowed by extortionate billing and aggressive sales tactics. MailOnline Travel has reached out to DK Oyster for comment. It comes as MailOnline revealed in 2024 the owner of the restaurant flaunts his jet-setting lifestyle on social media. Dimitrios Kalamaras, whose initials give the DK Oyster restaurant its name, apparently earns colossal amounts from hapless tourists who order food or drinks without checking the prices. DK Oyster hit the headlines in July 2024 for charging €121 for three scrawny crab legs to a team of undercover MailOnline journalists. Kalamaras was believed to have been the man seen on video arguing with our reporter over his astronomical bill.
