Where to eat in Ksamil — a beachfront restaurant on the Riviera

Quick facts about eating in Ksamil

• Most restaurants in Ksamil open from late April to late October.
• Peak season is July and August — booking ahead is recommended, especially for sunset.
• Local specialities: grilled fish from the bay, Butrint mussels, octopus, village salad.
• Prices in Ksamil are listed in Albanian lek (ALL) and euros (€); both are accepted.

Why eat at Summer Gate

Summer Gate is a small family-run restaurant and beach bar on Rruga Riviera, on a calm cove with reed umbrellas, sunbeds and a bamboo dining deck. The menu is Mediterranean and seafood-led — sea bream, Butrint mussels, octopus, vegan options — and the same kitchen serves the beach. With 4.8 stars across 600+ Google reviews, it's one of the best-rated beachfront restaurants in Ksamil.

What to order

• Grilled sea bream — whole, with lemon and olive oil from the village.
• Butrint mussels — local, steamed with white wine and garlic.
• Grilled octopus — slow-cooked, charred, dressed simply.
• Village salad & burrata — vegetable-led starters for the heat.
• Sunset spritz — the bar's house drink, built for the gold hour.

When to come

For a beach day, arrive around 11:00 — sunbeds are still available and lunch follows naturally. For a sunset dinner, aim for 19:30 in June and 20:00 in July and August. Book through WhatsApp or by phone.

Getting there

Summer Gate is on Rruga Riviera, Ksamil 9706. Driving from Sarandë takes around 20 minutes south on the coast road. From the Butrint archaeological park it's a ten-minute drive north. Parking is available on the road above the beach. See the map →

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