Ohh Boy: My favourite restaurant in Santorini

A few things about Ohh Boy

Ohh Boy is a restaurant based on the Cycladic architecture. It is famous for its savory and sweet homemade dishes and its wonderful view. You will find it in the center of the island, specifically in Fira and is easily accessible on foot. Its working hours are 8:00-15:00 and 18:00-3:00. It is the ideal place to enjoy your breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and of course your drinks. You can also find its “brother restaurant” in Athens, if you can’t visit the island itself.

The first impressions

While we were chatting on Instagram with Margarita, the co-owner of the restaurant, who was very sweet and polite, she suggested me to visit the restaurant and try the different dishes from its vegan menu. Of course, I did it with great joy! As soon as I arrived at the restaurant, I saw the beautiful view and I was enchanted. It was still afternoon and we were looking forward to seeing the famous sunset. Our table was on a private balcony, which impressed me a lot. The staff was very kind and made sure we had the best service. In fact, I could say that they made our stay at the restaurant one of my favorite moments on the island.

The Magical View

As soon as we got to our table, I began to notice the beauty around me. The view of the Caldera, the Volcano, which was directly across from us and the island of Thirassia completed this unique landscape. The staff brought us the menu, but I couldn’t really look away from the view in front of me. From the afternoon, when I arrived at the place, until the evening, the colors of the sky and the sea were magical. Truly, it was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life!

The Vegan Food

Reading the menu list, I honestly didn’t know what to choose. With the help of the staff, we chose the Ohh Boy signature vegan burger with black bean burger, tofu mayonnaise, spicy eggplant salad and baked potatoes. I chose this particular burger, because I really wanted to try the black bean burger, since I am also used to making bean burgers myself and I really love them (find the recipe I share in my favorite Vegan Guide Greece for red bean burgers here)! We, also, chose the Falafel Bowl with quinoa, sweet potato hummus, avocado, olives, cucumber, roasted red peppers and seasonal vegetables. The combination of these simple materials created a delicious result. For dessert, we chose a chocolate ice cream made from oat milk. I only ate one scoop of it, but to be honest, I could easily eat much more!

The Cocktails

Ohh Boy, in addition to good food, is famous for its drinks and cocktails. Specifically, the signature cocktails were the ones that won my heart, while at the same time they confused me, since I didn’t know what to choose again. These delicious cocktails are made from quality drinks and fresh fruit. Finally, I found the cocktail that suited me best. This was Pina Colada! My cocktail contained Bacardi Carta Blanca, Plantation OFTD, coconut, pineapple and Tiki bitters. The crushed ice was in the right temperature, the one I needed in the heat of the island. I look forward to visiting Ohh Boy again and enjoying this cocktail accompanied by a delicious and healthy vegan meal.