Sarandë · Albanian Riviera
The Best Restaurant in Sarandë for Seafood and Sea Views
Krahu i Shqiponjës — “the Eagle's Wing” — is a family-run restaurant on the Sarandë promenade where the Ionian Sea is both the view and the menu. Whole fish from the morning boats, hand-rolled pasta and Albanian classics are served from 10:00 until 23:30 every day.
What makes a restaurant the best in Sarandë
In a town where almost every terrace faces the water, the difference is what reaches the plate. We buy from Sarandë fishermen each morning, so the fish counter changes with the sea rather than with a printed menu: seabass, gilthead bream, prawns, squid, octopus and shell mussels. Nothing is frozen to fill a gap on the card.
The second difference is the kitchen's range. Guests who want a whole charcoal-grilled fish sit next to guests ordering seafood linguine, a risotto, a grilled steak or a plate of tavë and salad. That mix is why families, couples and larger groups all end up at the same tables.
What to order on your first visit
Start with shell mussels served under a copper pan and a plate of grilled octopus. Follow with seafood linguine or the day's whole fish, weighed at the table and grilled over charcoal. Finish with baklava and a Turkish coffee as the harbour lights come on.
Prices are in Albanian Lek and sit in the mid range for the Riviera — generous portions rather than tasting-menu sizing. The wine list runs from Albanian Kallmet and Shesh i Bardhë to Italian whites that suit grilled fish.
Every day 10:00 – 23:30
Bulevardi Hasan Tahsini, Sarandë 9701
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a table in Sarandë in summer?
Between June and September, yes — especially for a terrace table at sunset. Send a WhatsApp message to +355 69 442 2794 with your name, date, time and number of guests and we confirm directly.
What are your opening hours?
We open every day from 10:00 to 23:30, serving breakfast, lunch, aperitivo and dinner without a break in between.
Where exactly are you in Sarandë?
On Bulevardi Hasan Tahsini, on the seafront promenade, a short walk from the port and the main beach.