What are the opening hours?

Sea la Vie opens at 7:00 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Thursday; 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; and 7:30 AM on Sunday. It closes at 7:00 PM most days, with extended hours until 8:30 PM on Sunday.

Is it a quiet place to sit?

Yes. Despite being beachfront, reviewers consistently note that Sea la Vie maintains a quiet atmosphere, unusual for Ksamil's busier establishments.

Does it have sunbeds?

Yes, sunbeds are available on the beach, making it a proper lido rather than just a café.

Can I get takeout or delivery?

Both takeout and delivery are available, in addition to dine-in service.

What do they serve to drink?

Beer, wine, and coffee are all available, plus full alcohol service.

Is it good for groups?

Yes. The restaurant is set up for group dining and maintains a relaxed, casual atmosphere suitable for larger parties.

Sea la Vie Restaurant

Name: Sea la Vie Restaurant
Address: Riviera, Ksamil 9706, Albania, Ksamil, AL
Telephone: +355 69 673 6204
Rating: 4.8

Beaches in Ksamil

4.80(173)Open now +355 69 673 6204

About

Sea la Vie Restaurant sits on Ksamil's Riviera with direct beach access and a reputation for low-key service. The kitchen handles fresh fish and Greek salad competently, and the space remains genuinely quiet despite its beachfront location — a rarity along this stretch of coast. Reviewers consistently praise the staff for attentiveness without fuss, and the sunbed setup suggests it functions as a proper lido, not just a drinks stop.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 173 Google reviews

Water Quality9.7
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.7
Access9.8
Atmosphere9.8

How we score

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Highlights

Fresh fish and Greek salad
Sunbeds on the beach
Friendly, attentive staff
Quiet atmosphere for a beachfront spot
Beer, wine, and coffee available

Why we like it
We return to Sea la Vie because it resists the typical beachfront restaurant trap of noise and overcrowding. The staff knows how to move without hovering, the kitchen delivers straightforward, honest food, and you can actually hear a conversation. For a spot in Ksamil with this much foot traffic potential, the restraint is refreshing.

Best for

Quiet Beach DaysGroupsSunset DiningSolo Lunch

Location

Riviera, Ksamil 9706, Albania

Plus Code: QX9V+7F Ksamil, Albania

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Frequently asked

About Sea la Vie Restaurant

What are the opening hours?
Sea la Vie opens at 7:00 AM on Friday, Saturday, and Thursday; 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; and 7:30 AM on Sunday. It closes at 7:00 PM most days, with extended hours until 8:30 PM on Sunday.
Is it a quiet place to sit?
Yes. Despite being beachfront, reviewers consistently note that Sea la Vie maintains a quiet atmosphere, unusual for Ksamil's busier establishments.
Does it have sunbeds?
Yes, sunbeds are available on the beach, making it a proper lido rather than just a café.
Can I get takeout or delivery?
Both takeout and delivery are available, in addition to dine-in service.
What do they serve to drink?
Beer, wine, and coffee are all available, plus full alcohol service.
Is it good for groups?
Yes. The restaurant is set up for group dining and maintains a relaxed, casual atmosphere suitable for larger parties.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 173 Google reviews

Water Quality9.7
Cleanliness9.5
Facilities9.7
Access9.8
Atmosphere9.8

How we score

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Busy times

Fri (today)

Review breakdown

173 reviews

5
156
4
11
3
1
2
1
1
4

What visitors mention

sunbeds21not too crowded6friendly staff60sunset view

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Mon

72%

Tue

100%

Wed

64%

Thu

67%

Sat

62%

Sun

72%

Source: Google historical busyness data

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greek salad2

fresh fish3

quiet lido2

music volume2