Santorini: Greek Night Dinner Show & Unlimited Wine

The Plate Smashing Tradition You'll Actually Participate In

You arrive by 20:00, choose your table by colored card, fill a plate from the self-service buffet, and drink unlimited wine or beer while live bouzouki and violin players perform classic Greek dances. Dancers teach you the steps mid-show, you smash a plate for luck, and you're back outside by 23:00. No separate drink orders, no timing your own evening, no wondering if you picked the right taverna.

Step-by-step itinerary

Greek night with dinner and live music

• Arrive at Dimitris Restaurant in Kamari
• Choose your seat from available options
• Enjoy self-service buffet of Greek dishes
• Drink unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks
• Watch live music with violin and bouzouki
• See traditional dancers perform classic dances
• Join in dancing and learn Greek dance steps
• Participate in plate smashing tradition

The experience

The doors open at 19:30, but we arrived closer to 20:00 and the place was already filling up, which meant the first-come, first-served seating meant we had to scan the colored cards on the tables to figure out where we actually belonged. Blue card for two people, so we grabbed a spot with a clear sightline to the small stage. The self-service buffet was already open, and honestly, I expected the food to be the kind of thing you eat because it's there, not because it's good. I was wrong. Saganaki, pastitsio, souvlaki, Greek salads with actual feta that tasted like feta. The kind of spread that makes you realize how much gets lost in translation when Greek food leaves the islands. The unlimited wine and beer meant we could actually relax instead of doing the math on what to order.

At 21:00, the live music started. Violin and bouzouki, which is the sound you didn't know you were missing. The dancers came out in traditional costumes and moved through the zorba and syrtaki with the kind of precision that only happens when you've done something a thousand times, but they kept it loose enough that it didn't feel like a museum piece. And then, about halfway through, they invited people up to learn the steps. Most tables sent someone. The plate smashing came later: that moment where you actually get to break a plate for good luck, which is less about destruction and more about permission to make noise in a room full of strangers, and somehow that works.

The whole thing runs until 22:55, which means you're not stuck there until midnight wondering when you can politely leave. Vegetarian options are built into the buffet, so that's not a negotiation at the bar. The express bus stop is 50 metres away if you're not driving, or the main Kamari route is a kilometre out. Check in with your reservation on your phone (they'll have it ready), and pick your seats when you walk in. The show doesn't change much night to night, but the crowd does, and that's what makes it feel different each time.

What’s included

Your evening includes a self-service buffet dinner with Greek dishes and desserts, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and water, live music performed on violin and bouzouki, traditional Greek dance performances, the option to learn and dance along, and the plate-smashing tradition. The buffet is open from 20:00 to 21:30, and the bar serves drinks until 22:40.

Options for this experience

3 options

FridaysAvailable from 7 May 2027Fridays

MondaysAvailable from 10 May 2027

WednesdaysAvailable from 12 May 2027

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 7 May 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dimitris Tavern Greek Nights

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full Greek night (food, drinks, live music and dancing) without arranging transport, timing separate courses, or deciding what to order. The fixed schedule and self-service format mean you show up and the evening unfolds around you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What time should I arrive?

Doors open at 19:30, but the recommended arrival time is 20:00 when the buffet and bar open. The live show begins at 21:00.

Is the seating assigned or can I choose?

First-come, first-served. When you arrive, you choose your seats based on colored cards on the tables: blue for 1–2 people, yellow for 3–4, red for 5–6, black for 7–8.

What's included in the unlimited drinks?

Wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. The bar is open from 20:00 to 22:40.

Can I eat vegetarian?

Yes, vegetarian options are available at the self-service buffet.

How long does the whole evening last?

From doors opening at 19:30 to the end of the show at 22:55. Roughly three hours of entertainment and dining.

Do I have to dance or participate?

No. You can watch from your seat. Participation in learning the dances and plate smashing is optional.

How do I get there?

The restaurant is in Kamari. An express bus stop is 50 metres away, or the main Kamari bus route is 1 kilometre away. Parking is available if you're driving.

What do I need to bring for check-in?

Have your reservation ready on your phone or in printed format to show at the door for a quick check-in.