The Pelican Restaurant is located in Gumenio Square in Mykonos, away from the waterfront. Tables are outdoors beneath an awning and there are plants and foliage to add interest. Named for Mykonos' pelican mascot, this restaurant takes the bird theme to a higher level by placing several bird cages above the tables. I initially thought the birdsong had to be fake--it sounded just like something produced by a plastic whistle--but investigation revealed the birds to be quite real.
Food is standard Aegean cuisine including seafood, stuffed tomatoes, moussaka, and other Greek favorites. There are English menus available.
My group of 10 had an excellent experience here. My one regret is I wish we had not asked to be billed individually (certainly a depressing American custom), because the smile fled from our server's face and I had the feeling this added a great deal of stress for him. If I have the opportunity to return I'll make sure we don't make that mistake again!
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As you walk along the harbor you encounter many shops and cafes with outdoor tables. On my visit I met a crowd of people snapping photographs of Petros the Pelican, the island's mascot, who had wandered into a local ceramics shop. Mykonos' famous windmills are located near the harbor as well. The streets are so narrow they feel more like winding footpaths--with an occasional car squeezing past the numerous pedestrians. If you're interested in shopping you'll find many of the distinctive Greek goods here. Jewelry, linen and woven goods, crafts, and of course olives and olive oil. The shopkeepers we met were very friendly and happy to answer all of our questions.
Mykonos is famous for its nightlife. Cadres of well-known DJs make frequent visits to its nightclubs. As we walked around the city we saw numerous handbills and notices for these events. I'm a big trance and house fan so I was really sorry we had to leave at midnight!
The island of Delos, the center of worship for the god Apollo, is a boat ride away from Mykonos. Due to the lateness of our arrival on the island I did not have the chance to visit, but the charm of an evening in Mykonos more than made up for it.
