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Captain Octopus: Seafood Restaurant in Benitses Corfu

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Last updated on August 31st, 2024 at 08:56 pm

When tradition meets quality we have an amazing result in the restaurant – taverna of Captain Octopus.

Corfiot cuisine without interference in its purest form.

This is the restaurant – taverna of Captain Octopus in Benitses, Corfu

Captain Octopus sea food restaurant in Benitses Corfu
Captain Octopus Seafood restaurant in Benitses Corfu

Captain Octopus Restaurant – taverna

The story begins somewhere in 1935, when Grandfather Antonis, a great fisherman in Benitses area, decided to create his restaurant – Kafe to invite his friends to eat the fresh fish, but also a lot of mezedes made by Granny Aspasia who was amazing cook.

That is how the magical journey started and continued up to today with the third generation of the current Captain Octopus.

The Philosophy of the Captain is to cook the same way his grandparents did.

The main ingredient of the captain’s kitchen is virgin olive oil and pure spices, all carefully selected with love.

In our Traditional Corfu-flavored cuisine, the lovely Pastitsada with octopus or beef cheeks is always freshly cooked in our saucepans.

Fish either wild or farmed are always carefully selected with criteria of the best quality.

Squid is crispy and soft as the culinary laws stipulate to accompany the ouzo or the local wine that the captain makes for his guests each year.

The Family Atmosphere is characteristic of Captain Octopus because there are no clients but guests in his home.

The good Greek music and even the dancing are basic components of the atmosphere of the restaurant.

The guests at Captain Octopus Taverna are invited to feel the Greek flavors in their palate and to get to know the Greek hospitality and culture for which the Captain feels proud.

The menu of Captain Octopus

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What Our Clients Say About Us

star rating  Best calamari on the island. Try the Mix Fish dish it's gorgeous. Lovely service and watch out for the cat called Whisky, she's a cutie !

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September 12, 2019

star rating  Fantastic service. Amazing shrimp spaghetti and great mixed grill kebab. Highly recommend despite the price. It’s a bit pricey but you get more than what you pay for.

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August 11, 2019

star rating  Owned by a very hospitable couple who are more than happy to cater to your needs. We called in the day before and asked if we could get some lobster... read more

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August 26, 2020

star rating  We were recommended this taverna by the “the locals” and it did not disappoint.

Run by several generations of the same family it’s everything you would hope for... read more

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August 9, 2022

star rating  We casually walked into Benitses for dinner and was instantly greeted by the owners of Captain Octopusl, who thoroughly explained the menu and made us feel very welcome. We relaxed,... read more

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July 20, 2021

star rating  Super fresh and friendly
The seafood was amazing fresh and souvlaki soooooo tasty.We definitely come back. Highly recommended

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July 27, 2022

star rating  We had an amazing Greek Chardoney that was very delicate paired with delicious fresh food. We had fresh fish, warm bread with olive oil and amazing dessert. As well as... read more

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September 4, 2022

star rating  Great Food, nice and friendly people, authentic experience. Family run restaurant, strongly recommend it! Seafood is amazing here.

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June 29, 2021

star rating  Had an absolutely lovely time there with my family today. the restaurant is extremely accommodating, especially the staff, guiding us to the best spots. Chefs were great, food was gorgeous,... read more

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June 25, 2019

star rating  I was with my girlfriend on the restaurant and at first everything seemed good, little did we know that we had to wait for more than an hour to eat... read more

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August 14, 2022

star rating  Decided to come to Benitses and found this lovely restaurant run by Betty and Alekos who are really lovely hosts. We have now been back 3 times and have to... read more

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May 27, 2019

star rating  Fantastic family restaurant, really friendly owners and staff, great coffee and food, so good we went there on the way to the Palace and again on the way back. Brilliant... read more

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May 16, 2019

star rating  I was in Benitses with my friend for a week and on the first day we found this place. The atmosphere is very different than the rest of the places... read more

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July 14, 2019

star rating  The food was excellent and the service was more than great.
Very beautiful people and you can order everything you want .
When I will go back in Corfu... read more

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August 31, 2019

star rating  The long beard of the owner and the smile and kindness of his wife are a warm welcome to their tavern where Greek music is played on the stereo. Relaxing... read more

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August 15, 2019

star rating  Captain Octopus offers the best of welcome and advice. Good food at good prices. Captain Octopus also has the best beard in Corfu. You can’t go wrong here. Lovely place,... read more

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September 16, 2019
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