Sugar Reef

 Hi Dennis,

Great  to see you all again.  Football results made it even more memorable.

Some wonderful food - 1 week is just not long enough to go through the menu.
Regards to Yanni, Angela, Jimmy et al.

Hope to see you again next year.

Andrew and Sheila xx

Hi dennis just a few lines to thank you and your family for the great hospitality you showed to me on my first visit with sam and hannah  ,give my regards to your mom and dad ,and by the way you still have 3 more whiskey cocktails to make me ..lol see you soon.

Hi Dennis, Angela, Lilly and Yannis, I hope you are all well and the season has been good and not to hot. Am trying to come out towards the end of the season but things are pretty busy with work over here at the moment. Am missing you all and can't wait to see you again and eat some of your fantastic food Angela!

Hi Dennis

Hello there Dennis, Just a message to say thankyou for making our holiday even more of a pleasure, also thankyou to your mum - im drinking out of the mug as im typing. just waiting for the pics to be developed then ill post them on here for you to see. Hope you're all well. You never know, you might see our ugly faces again in sept.

Thanks to Dennis, Angela, Yannis and the rest of the gang who contuinue to make our holidays in Kalamaki great.  This was our 7th visit and we still love going to the Sugar Reef.  Dennis is a fantastic host, his mum a great cook.  The food was great again, as ususal.  Cocktails are brilliant - I only wish I could drink more!  Dennis, we hope to see you again next year!!!!!!

Just been to Kalamaki, ate at the Sugar Reef 4 - 5 nights out of our 2 weeks excellent food.

On our holiday in june 07 we had been told how good sugar reef was so we decided to go along and see for ourselves what the restaurant / bar was like.

its a family run business with denis who fronts the bar and restaurant and his mother angela who prepares and cooks the food,the food is superb everything is freshly prepared and freshly cooked and you can taste the freshness when you take your first bite,again denis does what he does best makes absolutely fantastic cocktails but there again he is ranked 8th in the world so he knows what he is doing,the cocktails are works of art.

Had a couple of nice meals here, the owner and waiter were very welcoming and really appreciated it when you came back.  Recomend this restaurant.

Loved the sugar reef very friendly great value and nothing was too much trouble kids portion nearly as big as the adults breakfast fantastic will definitely be back next year 

Hey dennis, hope season is going ok, have emailed you about comin out 2 zante to work next year, nanny n grandad will b out soon, if ya could tell them ne poss info 4 me, will try n come out before end of season 2 sort thing out if im comin, send ma love 2 ya mum n every1 hope ya ok. Missin being out there  tlk soon hannah xxx

hey dennis, i hope you are all well and looking forward to the season. both nikki and i are trying to get out towards the end of the season to see you all. i have not seen stathis baby yet so very excited about that. lots of love to angela, lilly, yannis and you - if you have not visited sugar reef then do so, you will not be disappointed! lots of love katerina xx

  hope to see everyone on 19 june Cant wait  Large Amstel with small glass

hello Dennis, hope all is well. Just a short message to say that me,nick, harsha and ben are coming over on 5th july for 2 weeks - although, nick being his usual lacksidasical self hasn't booked anything yet. hope your good anyway and i hope your chilli is still really HOTTTTT!

hey guys hope that you are all well the e-mail address is sugarreefshakers@yahoo.co.uk so get in touch and hope that you are all having fun and missing you all and thaks for all you comments easy

hi dennis thank you for a lovely anniversary suprise , arrived home ok , have got no e-mail address for you, apart from whats on your business card which doesnt seem to work, please keep in touch on callaghan_debbie@hotmail .com  as i still want that recipe , send Martins & Is regards to everyone. have a great winter.

hey dennis sorry i didn't get to say goodbye when i was last over, i managed to see angela but the last night was a mad rush and my flight was early on the sunday. i guess it's nearly time for closing, have a well deserved rest and make sure you let me know your mobile number in oz when you return so i can come and see you all.  lots of love katerina x

Just returned with James and Olli from a month in Zakynthos and most days we ate at Sugar Reef. It was as ever fantastic, and it made James' holiday to see you make one of your fantastic cocktails Dennis. The food and service was as ever first rate. Have photos and will send you them soon. Send all our love to Angela, Lilly and Yannis. See you soon Love Katerina, James and Olli XXX

 we loved it, great menu good choice the beef casserole was just like my mum makes 10 out of 10.

Dennis we had a fab time as always!  Brandy Alexanders really hit the spot!  Will see you again next year for Charlie's 50th (and no he doesn't dye his hair either)!  Couldn't log on to your website on your card?  Yammas!!! 

What can i say????? well, this is one of if not THE best restaurant in Kalamaki. Dennis the owner was very friendly and always made us feel very welcome! when we go back in september we will definately be going there again!!!! note to everyone - try the cokctails and definately the nachos!!!!!!!!!

This is easily the best restaurant / bar in Kalamaki, we visited most of them in our 2 weeks there and came back again and again. Why? Because everything was home cooked for us there and then, Angela`s cooking is as good as my Ma`s and the menu changed daily, so refreshing compaired with the microwave readymeal culture of the other restaurants, it was really good to be able to enjoy traditional Greek dishes if we fancied them listening to greek music or to resort to the traditional English dishes which were just as well prepared.
 As if that was not good enough the bar was great , Dennis the bar man  has a number of World Cocktail Championships under his belt and though we were a bit dubious at first he came up trumps time and time again with amazing cocktails as good as I have tried anywhere on my travels before .
We did try a number of other places just for a bit of variety but they were all more pricey for bland or overcooked food and rubbish drinks [one place did not put any tequila in a Margarita as they thought it was non-alcoholic!].
 The service was friendly and efficient , the staff helped us with any info we needed about how to get about or where to go and see things "off the map" on the island and it really made our stay easy and comfortable, we could not recommend it enough.

Just come back from Kalamaki Sun 28th May 2006, We have spent most days at some point in Sugar reef, Breakfast fabulous,( especially Angelas eggs). Lunches just as good and the evening meals are the best around. All freshly cooked, have been to most of the other restaurants over the last 8 years we have been to Kalamaki and we have yet to find one that beats Sugar reef. Definately worth a visit for food and atmosphere. Dennis!s cocktails are a must as he uses proper spirits not cheap alternatives as most of the other bars do!!! and ars the best i have tasted.

I lived on Zakynthos for three years and ate at Sugar Reef every day! Myself and Nikki and all of the reps over the years spent some great times with Dennis and Angela, Yannis and Lilly. We won't be back this year to work but it will be our first port of call when we come over on holiday. I miss my chicken and avocado pasta, the scampi and the reef burger! But most of all both Nikki and I will miss you all and can't wait to see you. Have a great season. This is the best restaurant in Kalamaki.

hey guys we would like to say a big THANK YOU !!!! to all of you we hope that you all have a fantastic christmas and a grand new years and that we see you all in '06 take care to all and lets make the reef rock our love to all and hey well easy from all of us here at the the REEF!! so ride the the tide to the reef soon easy

WE'LL BE BACK SOONER THAN YOU THINK!

 

We went back to Zakynthos again this year, the last week in August and first in September. This time we stayed in Argassi, where there is plenty to do, but we had to go back and visit Kalamaki, which I think is the best place in Zakynthos - it's like a magnet, but the I think that the biggest attraction has to be the Sugar Reef restaurant, with Dennis and his very friendly family and staff. We actually went there most of the time we were out whether it was after the beach or for our night out. I think that it serves the best food and service on the island at very reasonable prices and the cocktails - they are just to die for!!! You have the usual cocktails that you can get everywhere you go - but also, cocktails you have never heard of before, which they have made up themselves and are of course a trade secret - including an "Easy J". Dennis told me that he called it after one of his customers who asked him to make up something to his taste - and boy that guy (the one it's named after) must have some taste!!! When we arrived Dennis and co. made us feel so welcome again (like we were old friends), and this applies to everyone who enters the Sugar Reef whether you have been there before or not.

I too left a comment on Tuesday evening, why are the comments been censored and not being available to the public who may wish to visit Zakynthos next season... can you please answer moderator?????

|Just got back from another Holiday in Kalamaki, it was end of season but yet again all at Sugar Reef  went out of there way to accommodate everyone. Real Home Cooked Food was excellent and large selection available. Have a good rest and see you all next year.  MODERATOR PLEASE STOP DELETING POSSITIVE COMMENTS  REGARDING SUGAR REEF.

to all our friends and family thank you for another season of love peace and happiness if it wasnt for you all well we wouldnt be here we thank you all for the laughs the fun and all the good times as our season is nearing its close well THANKS to all that made it happen those we did not see this year hope to see you all next year those that have tried to post there comments on in the last couple of months well we wish you all love and thanks guys and hey dont stop believing easy d

We have just returned from our 14th visit to the Island and as usual spent every night at Sugar Reef. The restaurant just keeps getting better every year. Dennis, Angela, Jimmy, John and Lilly make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door. Angela and her team are amazing cooks who will cater for everyone's needs and Dennis is fantastic at cocktail making. Met a few really nice families here. Would reccomend the place to everyone - definately scores 10/10... but remember to watch out for the pumpkins (all 13 of them!).

Had a great time back in Zante yet again. Spent alot of time at the Sugar Reef and of course the food was as usual excellent. Sampled several of the cocktails and all were brill. Just tell Dennis what you like and he will make it for you, you dont even have to look at the menu, how easy is that. Great to see you all guys. Will be back next year for another fantastic holiday or 2!

bet a lot of you didn`t know but Dennis is one of the top cocktail artists in the WORLD competitions,why waste time and money going to Laganas when you have a far better time here with the real McCoy!

Some more photos from our last visit .........

This place is great, fantastic food - quality cocktails and drinks, sports on the big screen or wide variety of music to meet your mood.....we'll be back and the sooner the better. Denis keep the Drambuie in the fridge mate.Watch out for the pumpkins!

 SUGAR REEF - Try it you will not be disappointed - either for a meal or just for drinks this place is superb. We dined here most nights, a varied menu from local dishes to pasta/pizza and the daily specials board - bascially anything you like and fresh. Angela is a great cook. Denis the owner and his staff are just great and so helpful.  Denis, Angela, Jimmy & Janis we miss you all and you can be sure we'll be back next season .....3 weeks of your fine hospitality was not enough.

Going back out to Zante and will make sure of spending time at the Reef for great food, company and of course wine and cocktails. See you in a few weeks time all of you

this is the nicest resteraunt we have visited in kalamaki the food is amazing we enjoyed every meal in here.The people are nice and helpful.

 Hey there, so sorry wev'e had to cancel our time out there this June .. will miss you but hope to see you before the seasons out all being well. Here's wishing you a fabulous season ..  have my Banana Dacquiri waiting for me ! Take it easy D.  Sue & Sam

Just had a fantastic week in Zante and spent every evening at the Reef. Everything about the place is brilliant. The rating on this place should be 20/10. Even the fussy eater in my party was very happy with the food, and that in itself takes some beating. The homemade pizzas are the best, forget Dominos and Pizza Hut. Dennis and his team always go out of their way to make your stay the most enjoyable. Keep up the good work guys and may see you all later in the year. Will let you know though as you may need to order more cocktail ingredients and more wine!!

only 4 weeks or 28 days or 672 hours or 4.032 minutes and i will be there so Dennis email me if you want anything bringing mate. say hello to everybody mate see you soon

Well Just returned from Zante for 1 week, what can we say everyone at Sugar Reef made it one of the best yet! Since the first year that it opened the food has definately got better and better! Dennis, John, Angela and Jimmy are just fantastic people and can't wait to see you all again in 12 weeks! Would reecomend the place to absolutely anybody! See you all soon!

Just had another week drinking in kalamaki,most of it in the Sugar Reef! Hi to Rob,Vicky,Scott and Noah. Have been eating and drinking in the Sugar Reef since Dennis opened in 1996! Going back in 10 days time for 2 more weeks,can't wait!  Norman, see you at Bog Off!!

Sugar Reef May 2005. Food Drink Atmosphere Excellent, Excellent, Excellent.. nothing more to say that I haven`t written before. If you go to Zante/Kalamaki give this place a visit. Best restaurant in Kalamaki voted by me 7 years running, ( now where have I seen that before ).Ps had to resort to a  pseuodynym as some saddow used my real name to write comments regarding place`s I`ve never been in.  Take it easy Dennis.   

This actually is my favourite bar in the whole world and ive been to a lot of bars trust me :)

What can I say....  This is the second year I've been here, and it never ceases to amaze me...I won't go on about the cocktails, as I'm sure by everyone else's reviews I don't need to say how nice they are, but this time, we had the pleasure of eating here!  Quality food guys especially the Sunday Roast! (By the way, you won't have a nicer pint of Fosters anywhere in the world, and I don't say that lightly).

Hi Andrew, Dennis's email address.......... sugarreefshakers@yahoo.co.uk 

looking to get in touch with Dennis. We had a great time eating and drinking with Dennis Last year 2004.  The food and Coctails were the best.  Looking to go back this year, we had Dennis's E mail to arange our return trip this year, but have lost it, can anybody help.

legendary....food yum cocktails yum....

Eaten here for the last 11 years, never had a bad meal yet! Everything here is fantastic, including the service. John, Jimmy & Dennis are really friendly and Angela's meals are out of this world! Hope everyone is well, and can't wait to see you all in May/ June

Going to Kalamaki?, you must try Sugar Reef. We were there last week in Sept/first 2 weeks Oct this year. Sugar reef quickly became our favourite eaterie; "Angela, your pasta's were top notch, we loved your reef chicken and badly miss your pesto bread".
We had a superb time on the evening's we went to Sugar Reef a real friendly place with great food and quality drinks.
"Denis, your skill behind the bar is second to none mate, the honesty and quality of your work allows you to stand out from the rest".
This place ticked all our boxes and is what holidaying in Kalimaki
is all about, we'll be back soon.

JUST GOT BACK FROM ANOTHER GREAT HOLIDAY IN KALAMAKI AND AS USUAL WE ATE EVERY NIGHT IN SUGAR REEF BECAUSE WE KNOW THE FOOD,DRINK AND SERVICE ARE ALWAYS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND ITS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES LEFT WHERE YOU DON`T GET HARASSED TO GO IN AS YOU WALK BY! THE BAR IS A GREAT PLACE TO CHILL OUT OR WATCH SPORTS AND IT DOESN`T ATTRACT THE NOISY LAGER LOUTS.TOP TIP-IF YOU ORDER THE PENNE ATLANTICO DONT GET A STARTER COS YOU GET LOADS AND IT IS TREMENDOUS!

This is the place to go! Try the trout and cocktails. Dennis and the team made us feel so welcome. Many a long night was spent at the bar trying as many cocktails as we could fit in. We had several meals here and each one was a winner. Very rarely do we return to a country 2 times in a row but we will be checking for the flight back asap.
Phil & Heather - Surrey

Just got back yet again from Zante and of course spent every night th the brilliant Sugar Reef. I have been here many times and have tried almost all of the dishes on the menu. Cant decide on a favourite as they are all fanastic. Much effort goes into the high quality of the food here and Angela is a fantastic cook. The cocktails too are amazing and still find the strawberry one my particular favourite. This is such a friendly place and nothing is too much trouble. Carry on with the excellent work Dennis and team, and will definately see you all in May and already looking forward to it. See you then Guys

Came back to Kalamaki again last week for the 2nd time this year and of course we could'nt wait to go to the Sugar Reef again. Well what more can I add to this top class comfortable establishment???? I dont know how they do it Dennis Angela Yianni and jimmy they work very hard and and still are dishing out the most beautiful delecious meals cooked to perfection.Dennis we thank you again and boy what cocktails keep up the good work Dennis will be back again some time next year,you enjoy your rest until then

I cannot praise the place enough. By far the best meals in Kalamaki for quality, quantity and price. Very friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, spotlessly clean, good TV / music and conversation, and two great settees to relax on! Once we found the place (after 3 days of rain!) we were there every day for food and drinks and all the meals were excellent. The place certainly made our holiday and very best regards to all there from Brian and Carol (23 Sep - 7 Oct 2004).

This place is FANTASTIC!!!
The service is second to NONE.. and i mean europe wide!!! Pay close attention to the bar as you'll see all of Dennis' awards for his cocktails... and they are the BEST!!! My girlfriend even said that his cocktails are so beautifull, she didn't want to spoil them by drinking them!!!
Top place... Top Staff!!!!!!

As always 1st class service, 1st class food, and great cocktails, Plus Denis, Philosopher and Cocktail King, plays the most fantastic musical selction from Marc Almond to Crowded House. We are missing you all so much. See you next year. Thanks for always making our holidays unforgettable.
If you are visiting Kalamaki this is the place to go.

Big kisses to you all from Berni and Rob in rainy and cold Liverpool.

GREAT FOOD ONLY PLACE WE ATE FOR A FORTNITE! DENNIS COCKTAIL KING. KITCHEN IMMACULATE. DENNIS A TRUE GENT NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE! TRIED MOST THINGS ON THE MENU ALL OF IT EXCELLENT ESPECIALLY FILLET STEAK WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE YUM..... ONLY BEEN BACK IN U.K 2 WEEKS AND MISSING GOOD FOOD AND GOOD COMPANY.WE WILL BE BOOKING FOR NEXT SEASON AND HEADING TO THE SUGAR REEF AS SOON AS WE LAND!!! DENNIS,ANGELA,JIMMY,IANNI,LILY AND DONNA YOU MADE OUR HOLIDAY THE BEST EVER OUR TANS ARE FADING FAST BUT THEMEMORIES WONT ....

If you want a place you know you can go back to every year then this is it. Thanks dennis for a great evening. It was good to see you all again. What better way to spend my birthday than sat in the Sugar Reef drinking local rose wine and watching rugby league on TV. See you next year.

Don’t go to Kalamaki without going to Sugar Reef - by far the friendliest bar/restaurant in the town, with a well-varied and value-for-money menu. Ate there ( & drank & drank…) numerous times – they must be given credit for consistently good food and great service. Great place for early morning coffee, relaxed afternoon drinks or an excellent evening meal (I’d kill to taste lamb cooked that well again). Inside/outside design all good - tables and comfy settees inside, nice outside area with laid-back and relaxed atmosphere. Just name your drink and you’ll be catered for. Clearly a place where people return year after year – many thanks to Dennis and his family/ staff for such brilliant welcome and service Madeleine

The service was good but the food was not so good. We came in the day when it wasn't busy, but our aubergines were overcooked and very dry. We also had garlic mushrooms which were cheap tinned mushrroms with minute specks of garlic.

Once again spent allmost every at the Sugar Reef. Had various meals all excellent-Thanks Angela. Every one at The Sugar Reef always so friendly and helpful. John Smiths still the best and the strawberry cocktails are wicked. Well done Dennis. See you all in May for a fortnight.

went back again what more can i add ?
the place is just so great to hang out
enjoy a beautiful meal have a beer and
all in the company of the nicest people
you could ever hope to meet. If you want a
meal made with love eat here

Ive just come back from holiday in Kalamaki and spent almost every nite in sugar reef, thats how highly i rate it. The food is excellent, every meal i had i loved. Aside from the food this restaurant has something else none of the others can offer, Dennis' cocktails. You cannot go to kalamaki without trying these. In the past 2 years ive been going in there ive had hundreds. Dont worry if a cocktail you want isnt on the list, as he can just invent one for you on the spot. Ill definatly be back to this place again!

Thanks for all the great times Dennis

Best wishes

Lee & Hannah

Big shout out to all at sugar reef!!!!cheers dennis 4 the excellent service AGAIN. a top nite on me b'day some wicked cocktails n excellent food!all the lads said cheers n hope to see u soon. got some photos on the way 2 ya via J&A.tell ya mum that all the boys enjoyed the grubb..cheers mike!!!!!!!!!

Although we didn't have the pleasure of eating in this place, everyone we spoke to, spoke very highly of the food and a friend of ours (Lee Finnegan aka Gandalf) had previously made this haunt his regular.

Great service and Dennis is a great laugh. If you're gona drink any cocktails. Go base, you'll know what we mean when you go there.

Cheers for a good one Dennis. Alex, Alan, Neil and Paul.

Out of all the restaurants in Kalamaki, Sugar Reef has got to be one of the best. I think I have tried just about everyone, and I keep on returning to Sugar Reef. The food is excellent and the service is very friendly and efficient. My family and myself have been going out to Kalamaki for five years and we love Sugar Reef - I can most definitely recommend the lamb chops (with mint sauce) and the pork chop served with a huge jacket potato. Thanks Angela. I will see you all again September, and I am bringing the whole family out next year (Dennis, you might need more Mythos for Nicola and Darryl!)

Went to Kalamaki the start of June this year, just arrived at the apartments myself and girlfriend decided to go out for some thing to eat as we strolled out of the apartments we took a left and headed up towards the taxi rank only to be greeted by a guy touting for buisness outside a restaurant on the left hand side which looked new and immediatly said to my girlfriend, "our first night thats all we need now, people trying to shove us into some place and we are only 2hrs on the island,we thought we got this only in tacky resorts" but thankfully my partner noticed another restaurant directly across the road, we went over to have a look at the menu before the tout could come and start hassling us.To cut a long story short while my partner was looking at the extensive menu out side I was looking into the entrance between the lovely trees and flora it looked like the most peaceful and easy going place,it reminded me of other up market restaurants We have been in other Greek Islands, we decided to go in and were greeted by two very pleasent staff members we found out one of them was the owner, Dennis .We ordered our meals and God were they good, Dennis explained to me that his Mam Angela did all the cooking it was heavenly.(they do the most wonderful greek cuisine and also have an extensive international menu and are opened for breakfeasts also.)We then started to look at the cocktail list, I never saw the names of the cocktails on his list before, it wasn't your usual rubbish you get any where like Harvey wall bangers,etc. etc. they were ones he actually invented himself and won competitions with,if you don't believe me take a look at his trophies and photos behind the bar !! and if there is one you want made with your favourite tipple then nothing is impossible to this genius, we went to two other restaurants after that night which was reccommended to us by other people,but what a mistake. In the Sugar Reef, the service, the relaxing athmosphere the kindness of the entire staff which made us so comfortable,special was second to none, the food is out of this world, andat a very reasonable price,but its not the price even though inexpensive, its the quality and the the whole Greek thing that makes this fine restaurant worth visiting.We would reccomend this restuarant to anyone who might read this comment and we hope to make it back to Kalamaki next year,again Dennis Angela,Jimmy and John, thank you again for the most enjoyable two weeks it was a pleasure.

I am no culture buff i go away for sun,sea and the sand. I am really fussy about what I eat and where I eat it. I stopped into the sugar reef with 10 days of my 14 left to go and I didn't eat anywhere else after that. Dennis and the whole of his family/staff made us feel at home the food was exceptional the atmosphere was cozy friendly and laid back. The first thing you notice is that there is nobody outside pestering to get you to come in. Nothing was too much trouble for Dennis or his staff and believe me i could write a book about how i like this and that cooked and none of this and some of that(a bridlington landlady once threatend to beat me over the head with her frying pan cause i was that fussy with my food) The one fault i found with the Sugar Reef is simply it's in Zante and not here in Leeds so now i will have to wait till next year to enjoy the place and staff again. never mind 10/10 i give this place 11/10

Went back to Zakynthos for the 4th time this year, Sugar Reef is still best and most friendliest restaurant in Kalamaki. Thanks to Dennis, Angela and the rest of the staff for making our holiday. Angela, I am still trying to find the right cheese to make saganaki!!!!