Seafood-heavy lunches rule the menu at Kyma, an oceanfront lunch or dinner stop-off carved upon a rocky raised mound. Nab a table closest to the ocean for the best views, so that the fresh catch-of-the-day is served to the sound of softly lapping waves. 

Aetherion is the go-to spot for a relaxed breakfast with panoramic sea views. Expect fresh, simple takes on breakfast classics, from a morning freddo espresso and overnight oats to avocado piled high on crusty bread with cherry tomatoes. Or simply grab a coffee to go and head straight to the waterfront.

Feet in the shingle shores and the sound of the sea as the soundtrack, To Tsipouradiko Mas is a port-side seafood restaurant in Patmos' Skala. The menu remains firmly local with grilled octopus, dolmades (rice stuffed vine leaves) and a rich, tomato saganaki.

Patmos' sweetest little secret. Tucked away behind Toxotis, Daphne's is a tiny pastry shop where everything is made in small batches using exceptional ingredients. Beautifully crafted pastries, delicate cakes and seasonal sweets fill the counter, making it the perfect stop for an afternoon treat – or two.