Greece meets the east
families, it may not be popular with all guests.
The Buddha Bar is part of the glitzy Paris-based group of venues that serves pan-Asian food and cocktails to an affluent clientele. This is its first beach bar and it’s compatible with the Mykonos crowd — part mega-glam (Katy Perry and Nicole Scherzinger are fans) part beachy boho. The décor is sea-view-appropriate: light decking, wicker seating and aqua earthenware, softened with cream drapes and lots of cushions. The eastern influence creeps in with sculptural vases on contrasting black plinths, orchids and the obligatory stone Buddha.
The menu makes the most of the seafood that’s on the doorstep. There’s super-fresh sushi, an oyster bar and fish with eastern-inspired trimmings, as well as a few dishes more suited to a Chinese t a ke away than an upscale beach restaurant. Cocktails are a speciality, with Greek-inspired concoctions among the signature options. If you’re after more Mediterranean cui sine (and cheesier tunes), aim for the Colonial Pool Restaurant, housed under verandas around one of the pools. There are local influences on the menu alongside