Tourists are left baffled after being charged £690 for two drinks, as the infamous DK Oyster “tourist trap” strikes again.
Tourists say they are now having to dispute the transaction with their credit card company.
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DK Oyster in Platys Gialos, Mykonos, has been consistently bombarded with negative reviews from angry customers due to its “inflated” prices.
But one reviewer wrote a long paragraph titled ‘AVOID AT ALL COSTS’ about how they were tricked into sitting on the “free” beds – but on the condition that they ordered food or drink.
The user said: “No problem…we ordered 2 drinks which we later saw were 51 euros (£43) each.
“If that wasn’t crazy enough, we came back to the US and had an $876 (£690) charge on our account. FOR 2 DRINKS!!!!!
“BEWARE and avoid this place!!”
But Dimitrios Kalamaras, manager of DK Oyster, defended the high prices.
He replied: “Our sunbeds come with minimum consumption, so we encourage all visitors to check the menus before placing their orders.
I would like to point out that our menus are displayed on blackboards near the entrance, showing the prices of our food and drinks to keep our guests informed.”
Despite some customers sharing very positive reviews about the beach bar, DK Oyster Bar has already made headlines for its high prices.
In a similar story, an American tourist was left furious after she was charged £450 for two “disgusting” cocktails and squid when she visited the party island.
Amber Pace was island hopping with her friend Aubrey when they decided to stop at the beach bar, unaware of the allegations.
Amber told The Sun: “I just saw the price was £17 (€20) for the fried calamari I bought and my friend bought the crab legs which said £28 (€32).
“We got our food and it was disgusting. Even before we know the prices.
“My fried calamari was rubbery and had no flavor, and my friend’s crab legs were super salty.
“Our waiter gave us a paper receipt that said £85 (€98) for fried calamari and £160 (€185) for crab legs. We almost lost it.”
The pair were hitched to the beach bar in Platys Gialos with the offer of a free sun lounger with the purchase of a drink.
Amber said: “We decided it was a great deal considering we were planning on drinking anyway.
“My friend ordered a Pina Colada and I ordered a Strawberry Daiquiri.
“We were not given a drinks menu, the waiter was just naming the drinks without telling us the prices.”
The two friends ended up getting a huge bill of £450 (€520) for the two cocktails, two appetizers and a 10% service charge.
Furious, they decided to return to the place the next day and speak to the manager.
But they were disappointed, claiming the manager dismissed their complaint and blamed them for not paying attention to the menu.
The owner, Mr. Kalamaras, continued to defend his high prices.
In the past, he has accused many of his critics on TripAdvisor of lying and said that after “dozens” of similar “false” allegations, he installed three blackboards at the restaurant’s entrance displaying his prices.
He said: “At DK Oyster, we advertise in the way we see fit for our restaurant and will not succumb to influencers who have been attracted to the beautiful island of Mykonos.
“We believe that the value of the experience offered is high and we have no intention of explaining why we charge more than a supermarket or a traditional tavern, which may be wonderful but is certainly a completely different concept from ours.
He admitted that some “may find our prices above their budget”, but said that “they do not appreciate the value of our services, cuisine, concept and experience”.
The Sun has contacted DK Oyster Bar for comment.
Is it against the law to charge such high prices?
It may seem like daylight robbery, but it is not illegal to charge high prices for goods and services.
DK Oyster is back in the headlines for its exorbitant prices, and while it is not illegal to charge for services, it is illegal not to advertise the price.
According to EU regulations, when purchasing goods or services in the EU, the customer must be clearly informed of the total price, including all taxes and additional charges.
Tourists in Greece are being targeted by a new campaign carried out by the Independent Public Revenue Authority of Greece (AADE) that encourages them to demand a receipt before paying.
Under Greek law, all suppliers of goods and services are obliged to issue receipts to their customers. It goes on to say that the consumer is not obliged to pay if the receipt is not issued.
Companies in Greece can also be fined if they are found guilty of unfair commercial practices, such as misleading or aggressive marketing communications.
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