THE AWARDS | GREEK CUISINE AWARDS 2026 The Yacht Club 14.5 / 20 Greek Contemporary Cuisine Crete - Lasithi - Elounda, Xen.« Elounda Mare» 28410/68200 www.eloundamare.com/en/yacht-club Executive Chef: Jean Charles Metayer Chef: Konstantinos Kontoravelis On the charming terrace of "Elounda Mare" as it looks down on the private cove of the hotel complex with the quiet beach, the executive chef Jean Charles Metayer creates a refined version of Greek kitchen. Compositions like humble boiled zucchini stuffed with smoked mousse trout and a lamb with a crust of Cretan herbs and a well-made Greek coffee sauce are typical choices. The restaurant's trump card is wine list with great labels.