Oniro by the Sea. At the site of the latest shipwreck in Paphos (Hondorun flagged cargo ship - Edro III – which was marrooned in stormy weather in December 2011) lies a modern cafe/bar which provides something a little different to what we are all used to in the Sea Caves/Coral Bay locality.
With a real Sea theme, done in a subtle way there is just something 'right' about what they do. Whether you wish to sip a mojito cocktail as you watch the sunset or have a sandiwch and fresh juice on a hot summers day as you feel the mild sea breeze, Oniro by the Sea has definite appeals for visits by day or by night.
The food menu is small but easy to choose from with salads, sandwiches, antipasti platter or meat platter for sharing available. They serve the best of local wines and have a good selection of beers also to go with their reasonably extensive cocktail list.
The staff are attentive but not overpowering or nosey (which can be a rarity these days). The ambience at sunset is apparent and once it's dark, the mood lighting and candles provide a good atmosphere as the floodlights on the lower pathway light up the rocks and Sea Caves below.
Some say it is expensive but we don't agree. For 2 cocktails, a glass of wine and a corona beer as well as a large platter for two that more than filled us (we also got extra pitta with garlic butter to help wipe up the lovely tomato sauce on our meatballs) we paid 33 euros (£26.50). For that setting, service and quality we feel we have had value.
Oniro by the Sea is well worth a visit. Just follow the bottom coast road out of Coral Bay towards Sea Caves and it is signposted (just past Yialos and Spillies).
Oniro by the Sea
Bar ‘n’ Bites café Glykou Nerou Street (Sea Caves) Paphos
Tel: 99 372255
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