7 Thalasses
Nea Alikarnassos, Heraklion, Greece; Irodotou 1 and Iraklitou, Nea Alikarnassos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
7 Thalasses takes Heraklion’s proximity to the sea as the starting point for a more contemporary restaurant experience. This is the Nea Alikarnassos branch, east of the old town, and its identity should be kept separate from similarly named restaurants elsewhere in Greece. The official branch page confirms the setting and provides the appropriate route for enquiries. Fish and seafood dominate a repertoire that draws on Mediterranean and Cretan ideas. Independent travel coverage describes preparations ranging from carpaccio and mussels to fish soup, seafood pasta and risotto. Those examples suggest the flexibility of the kitchen: a table can concentrate on a few sharing dishes or build a longer meal around the day’s fish. The published culinary presentation is associated with Giorgos Michelakis, though current staffing and menu details should be checked directly when reserving. The restaurant earns its place through its seafood focus and usefulness to visitors seeking a polished meal beyond the central harbour strip. Ask about the available catch and the preparation that best suits it, and confirm the price before ordering fish sold by weight. The correct branch address matters when arranging transport or following a map link.