Plomari's eating is simple and good: grilled fish, seafood meze, and ouzo. The tavernas around the harbour and on the Agios Isidoros beach road are the best options. The ouzeri format — small plates designed for slow consumption alongside a glass of the local spirit — suits the town's pace perfectly. Look for places displaying the day's catch rather than a laminated menu.
Fresh fish and octopus are the reliable choices. The local olive oil, produced from Lesbos's ancient olive groves, is excellent and appears on every table.